Saturday 27 January 1781

HICKY's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR THE ORIGINAL Calcutta General Advertiser. A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None, From Saturday January 20th to Saturday January 27th 1781. No. I The following paper was written by the late Earl of Chatham.—It was sent by that great Man to one of his Friends, and since his death, given by that Friend, to Lord Thurlow. I BEGAN by conquering my own prejudices, and then endeavoured to conquer those of my Master. I made him in Love with his Parliament; but I took care that, that Parliament, should be free. I studied his honor; prevented his passions; corrected his errors—Kept ENGLAND ever uppermost in his thoughts, and taught him to consider himself as born only for the good of his people. In my Public capacity I forgot my Relations and friends, and knew none but the Friends of my Country. I feared nothing but my conscience, and aimed at nothing but the prosperity of the state. I never entered the Closet, but I thought myself accountable to GOD, and my Country for every syllable I uttered in it. I remembered that Great Britain is an Island; and that Nature, by detaching it from the continent, has rendered her situation particularly fortunate, and has pointed out to us in what Element her chief strength is destined,—I cherished upon all occasions our Naval armament; and failed not to oppose my voice against any greater number of Land forces, than were indispensably necessary; I was far from wishing to be the King's only Councellor; or, to express myself more properly, to be his Sole Minister, to draw every thing within the vortex of my own power, to be at once Admiral, General, Treasurer, Archbishop, Judge, and perpetual Legislator; such a kind of Magistrate is odious to our constitution. I was fond of Council, and sought it often, but of those only whom I knew to be Friends (from principle) to the reigning Prince.—These too were the men I sent forth to fight our battles—They sought—They conquered.—The House of Bourbon, was humbled and ready to sue for peace at the feet of my sovereign, when the jealous SCOT stepped in, and rescued it from that act of humiliation.—O my Friend, think you we should have seen that persidious House now deriding our power, and bidding us defiance? but my feeble hand drops the pen, GOD willing, I will resume it to morrow—In the interim. Cætara desunt. By Letters from the Cape. WE learn that a part of the French Fleet destined for the East Indies arrived there last June, but understanding that our India Ships under Convoy of three Men of War, were daily expected, It made them precipitate their departure for the Mauritious. They had two royal Regiments on Board consisting of about 3400 Men. An English Gentleman at the Cape, who made very particular inquiries, concerning their strength, views, and the Cause of the expedition, found that the plan had been laid and warmly recommended by Mr. Chevalier, who was suffered to leave this for Suez in the Month of December 1778. He was well known to be a Man of a Shrewd, intriguing, penetrating Judgement, and from a long residence, perhaps better acquainted than any other Man in India, with the Politic's, dispositions, Manners, and Languages of the several Powers.—In consequence of the great Plausibility of his plan, the Minister did not hesitate to adopt it and gave immediate Orders for a Reinforcement of Ships, and Men, to be dispatched to the Mauritious in order to complete a Squadron to sail from thence to the Coast of Malabar, which was to consist of six Ships of the Line, two fortie's and seven Frigates, with sufficient, Transports to embark nine thousand Troops. Upon their arrival in india, they are to be under the orders of Mr. Chevalier, who had left France for the Mahratta Country, in February 1779. His Route, for the sake of expedition is by the way of Bufforah, and it is supposed he must by this time, have reached his Journey's end. CALCUTTA. LAST Tuesday a Salute of 21 Guns was Fired here, in demonstration of Joy, for the reduction of the strong Fortress of Basseen, and the Hon'ble the Governor General and Council were pleased to direct that this intelligence should be published throughout the Army, as an event reflecting the most important Honor, and Advantage, on the English Arms. A few Day ago was performed at Chinsura a FARCE (which had like to have terminated in a Tragedy) call'd the The Devil to pay, or the Mynheers in an uproar. To prevent the Joke being carried too far, a Band of Whisker'd JANNISARIES with their scimitars appeared towards the Conclusion of the Drama, dispatched from the Dominions of the GRAND SIGNIOR and commanded by a Pascha Aga, and Bashaw of 3 Tails. The appearance of these Jannifaries interupted the Performance and reduced the Mynheers to their former Specific Gravity, and good order. Sir Edward Durbar is unwilling to expose his well cramed carcase, by a Winters cruize in the Bay of Bengal, tho' highly necessary at this Grisis, being so infested with French Privateers, that the Merchants are obliged to fit out a Subscription Fleet in their own defence. Sir Edward from an Extreme regard to the Honour of the BRITISH FLAG, has taken shelter under the Guns of the Company's GRABBS and GALLIVATS at Bombay.—Oh Rare! Admiral Cruize-wool. To Mr. HICKY, SIR, Being in company the other Night, when the accompanying paper of News was Handed about, a copy of it is at your service. Your constant Reader. PLAIN TRUTH. Burrackpore 19 Jan'y. Translation of a paper of News from the Camp of the Rajah Chimnagu Baboo, dated Puddumpoor the 1st. of the Month Mohurram or 28th December 1780. THE Rajah crossing the Maha Nuddee this Morning with his whole Army marched to, and Encamped at this Place, which is about four Coss North from Cuttock.—There were great Rejoicings in the Camp this day, Firing of Cannons and Rockets on Account of the arrival of considerable Treasure in Doolies, under charge of some English Tellingahs (Sepoys) sent from Calcutta by the Vakeel Rajah Ram Pundit; advanced as a Loan by the English Sirdars to the Rajah Baboo. It was a most acceptable supply, as the price of Grain had risen to ten Seers for a Rupee, owing to the great consumption, and many Horses, and Camels had died.—The report is warm that the Rajah will proceed streight into Bengal, but by which road is uncertain, some times one, some times another, being talked of.—It is also said that a second supply of Money, is to be received, in which case it is conjectured the Rajah will return, and reduce to obedience the refracting Zemindar of Duckarawl, who has refused to pay his Rents. Gnosius hic Rhadamantus habet durissima Regna Custigatque auditque dolos, subigitque fateri. Virgil. Friend HICKY, IT is recorded of an ingenious Statesman who once had the Misfortune to fall into disgrace by the false Insinuations of some time serving Parasite, or favorite Mistress, that he modestly requested of his Prince some barren piece of Ground in his Dominions; but on close enquiry no such could be found, the whole Country being so well cultivated and profitably managed: the Fact so strongly demonstrated the unfortunate Statesman's ability, and wise conduct, that he was immediately taken into favor and his Enemies were severely punished. There is a Country called Japan, whose present waste, depopulated and impoverished state, loudly calls for the able assistance of some such honest Minister, whose Genius, Impartiality, and Zeal, for the real interests of his Masters, may in some Measure stem the rapid Torrent of acumulated evils, which threaten it with total Ruin.—If it be asked, whence those ills arise? It may be truly answered, that when Venality, obstinacy in unjust undertakings, and bare-faced corruption taint the springs of Government, when private animosities, and malice influence public Councils, and Measures

[COLUMN 1] when the first Ministers of Justice are made proselytes by places and contracts, and when abject Tools, and sycophants destitute of Ability, Honor, or Principle, without any other Recommendation than a mean obsequiousness and promptitude to do any dirty Jobb of their stile, more venal Patrons are placed in stations of Power. The consequences to a people must be oppression, extortion, and misery? When Finance is only considered an easy mode of sharing public plunder, War made a Jack-Ass to load with all the blame of state peculation, the Marine a willing handmaid to make the Fortunes of worthless Toad eaters, and favourites, when pensioned public Magistrates, under the color of Justice daringly sanctify, and encourage extortion, and illegal Taxation in open defiance, and direct opposition to the established Laws of their Country, sharing the general spoil, and procuring lucrative employments for themselves, their favorites, and Dependants; surely the most exemplary punishment ought to follow such audacious violations of public Justice, and common Honesty. The proofs of Mal-administration in that oppressed and unhappy Country are so numerous, that even a succinct Retail of one third would fill Volumes, and portray too melancholy a Picture to the Humane part of your Readers.—Having for some Years traded to that Country in the Dutch service, the following Incidents happened during my residence there.—Some time since in one of the principal Ports of Jesso, an impolitic duty was laid on all Exports and Imports. Under the stale pretence of protecting commerce, an armament was equipped to save appearances. A most enourmous sum was embezzled, the Commodore's enabled to retire with fortunes, and the whole dismissed at the very time when National, as well as assential services to the community might be rendered by them.—The consequence of which was that the cruizers of a Neighbouring Island, soon afterwards came, seized and destroyed without any Impediment or apprehension a most considerable part of the trade of the unfortunate Inhabitants, to the amount of not less than 15 or 16 Lacks.—Had the Men in power the smallest spark of Patriotism, Judgment, or Foresight, they would have appointed Vessels of Force at proper stations, which would have effectually prevented these disasters, but instead of sending any on this necessary and essential service, two are ordered with the private dispatches of a most rapacious chief to one extremity of Asia, another all the way to China with private plundered Treasure, and a fourth given to a Brother in Law to trade with from Port to Port. These are peccadillio's compared to the perfidious Breach of public treaties, which appear to have been made like the cruel Laws of Caligula, to have the pleasure of violating them, in so much, that modern Japanese Faith, is now become amongst the neighbouring states as proverbially odious, as Punic Faith was antiently to the Romans. In consequence of such general venality Mismanagement, Oppression, and Tyranny, the provinces of Japan are so depopulated, and impoverished that the Yearly collections of the Revenue decrease in an alarming, and astonishing progression. A manifest want of Capacity and Genius to direct public Measures, a total Inattention to the general safety and public Weal, too partial an attention to private Interest, and unmerited Favoritism joined to a greedy and insatiable Thirst of Gold, have given to an Hostile invader a most favourable opportunity; devastating a Part of their Coast, and marking his march through it, with Massacre, Plunder and defeat, What consequences are likely to result from such a Tissue of public Crimes may afford ample matter for a future Essay. Yours Magna Charta. [COLUMN 2] To Mr. J. A. HICKY, SIR, I request you, from charitable motives, to insert what follows, in your next paper, I am Sir your most obedient Servant, HUMANITAS. THE late order, that has been issued, to oblige all Frenchmen to transport themselves from these provinces, by sea, in the course of the present month, on pain of imprisonment, is the common topic of conversation; and, I have the pleasure of being able to assert, that it is generally condemned by British subjects, as well as by neutral foreigners. Actuated by humanity, and a hope, that the authors of this order will perceive, and correct his error; I shall endeavour to prove, that it is not only cruel, and unjust; but also impolitic, and absur'd. 'Tis cruel; because there are many french Gentlemen who have been residents at Chandernagore for twenty, thirty, and forty years; have large families; no connexions elesewhere, and are so aged, and infirm, as to be unable to endure the fatigues of a voyage to another region; or, even a removal from their present dwellings. 'Tis unjust; because they were admitted on their parole of honour; have sworn allegiance to his Majesty; and, have been guilty of no crime. 'Tis bad policy, for no frenchman will, in future, surrender himself a prisoner, when he may be certain of being treated with such excessive rigour: he will rather lose his life bravely, than endure worse than death, and what treatment, must we expect; if we should fall into their hands, no improbable thing; considering the deplorable situation of the Company's affairs. Being required to leave the provinces, without any restriction as to the place of their retreat; what is there to prevent their taking refuge with Hydet Ally. He is ready to receive them, and is their only resource. They have no tie to prevent their taking this step. torn from their wives, Children, and possessions, 'tis subsistance they will search; with him they are not only sure of obtaining that, but perhaps, an opportunity for revenge on their implacable enemy. As to the parole of honour, and oath of allegiance; they are, by this order, virtually dissolved: they were pledged for personal liberty, protection, and the peaceable enjoyment of their property: the obligation, on one side, being withdrawn; on the other, it must stand cancelled. 'Tis absur'd; for it cannot be obeyed. I know several french Gentlemen, who have done, all in their power, to obey it: they have been willing to tear themselves from their wretched wives, and helpless parents, and Infants, in hopes of meeting the hand of humanity in some other clime. They have found it impossible to obtain a conveyance: and, are they to suffer the horrors of a dungeon, for not performing an impossibility! Those, who say the french deserve such treatment, because our countrymen have been used with cruelty and perfidy by them; speak from a most ungenerous, and detestable principle: because they are perfidious, are we to be false? or, are we to be void of humanity, because they are cruel? no; let us still be generous; 'tis the most likely means to make them so: but, let us not supply them with motives of revenge, in excuse for any future inhumanity. How very different is such conduct, from the treatment of the french prisoners, in the course of the last War! A number of brave men, reduced, by misfortune, to the greatest distress, were abandoned, by their king and Country, to the pity of an enemy, for food and cloathing!—they were fed; they were cloathed; and, most of them enjoyed conveniencies. they had, 'till then, been strangers to; they were treated like friends & children of Great Britain; and the humanity of that country, in this instance, has been commemorated by the Pen of Voltaire.—a glorious reward for it's benevolence; which will endure till science is no more! Have some regard for the honour of the British name:—recal this inhuman order:—relieve the poor men, their parents, Wives, and children, from their present direful apprehensions:—confine them within the barriers of Chandernagore, if you please; or if any of them have been criminal, let them be properly punished; but, for God's sake spare the innocent! For the honour of my country, and of human nature, I sincerely wish this inconsiderate order may be buried in oblivion. 6th January 1781. [COLUMN 3] SUCH is the refined Gallantry of the serious Col. P——l and such his Mahemetan Devotion to the Native Beauties of Hindostan, that we hear he consented to be C—r—m—ed, to facilitate his approaches, and render his Devoirs to Sall, the more pleasing, the Lady being absolutely abdurate, unless the Col; wou'd adopt her Cast. To his everlasting Fame the Amarous! Detachment commander, spiritedly submitted to the operation. The following is inserted as a trivial specimen of the Colonels delicate sanction for Honor, truth, and justice, as well as of his steady and respectful Attachment to the Regulations of Gen. Sir Eyre Coote. Soon after Gen'l Coote's arrival at Calcutta, Mr. HICKY was employ'd to Print his Regulations, and having occasion for the service of one Tho's Jones (an undisciplined Recruit in the Artillery, versed in Printing) upon application to the G——l. He was pleased to direct that Man shou'd be spared to Mr. HICKY for the purposes required, and particularly to expedite the Printing of the Regulations. WHEN the mercenary Printers of the MONITOR had accomplish'd their scheme for poor HICKY's destruction, their grand aim was to get his Man taken away from him and made over to them. The worthy, and truly Hon'ble Col. having got his cue's took away the man from Mr, HICKY who in consequence waited upon him, the truely Hon'ble Col. told him strenously that, that the good of the service only, was the cause of recalling Jones. Mr. HICKY in answer said that the Man was sickly, and engaged to provide two other Men in his room,——No the Col. assured him most religiously that he shou'd not have more Print for any Man," But to his immortal Honour be it Recorded, in a few Months after he made the Man over to the Printers of the Monitor, in whose service he has since continued. When Mr. HICKY mentioned the Generals Regulations, the Amorous Col's Reply was,——That he would not spare a Man unless it was to assist in making Sky-rockets. QUERY.—If G——l C—te commanded here, wou'd he not spare himself the Trouble of commanding the Madras Detachment. To Mr. HICKY. AS I frequently walk thro' the streets and Lanes of Calcutta, I am delighted with the Drollery exhibited in the different Signs both in the Emblems

Motto,---And as all of them have been erected within these 4 or 5 years, and already have attained to such a Mastery of choice and expression, I am hopefull Mr. G—— will not take amiss my proposal, that to prevent his being out-done In these necessary Indexes to the Business within Doors.---He immediately affixed to the front of his House a Broad Plank with the following Inscription (Mutatis Mutandis) which is literally copied from a sign in the city of Westminster. HErE liFS WUn wo QuRS A GooSE i liKEyys ShAFS & blADES BY me JoN SaLTer tuuTH drAEr, You know, Sir, Mr. G—— can at his discretion adorn the sign with the figuers of his Instruments and an head in Agony with the Label "Teeth drawn at a touch." AMBULATOR. Serampore Jan. 18 1781. P. S. If you, Sir, think the above worthy a place in your entertaining Gazette I beg you will insert it. The Large and small Letters in the Inscription should be preserv'd as near as possible to the Original, of which I have for your private perusal added the explanation, viz. Here lives one who cures Agues I likewise shaves and bleeds by me John Salter Tooth drawer. AMBULATOR. The vanity of dress a Chinese Anecdote An Old Bouze very poorly dressed, drew near to a great Mandarin named Zion Zioung—who display'd great luxury in his Apparel—always wearing the Richest Garments, Studded with Brilliants, The poor Bouze followed him thor' several streets after bowing down to the Ground, and paying the Mandarin, "THANKS FOR HIS JEWELS"—what means this mendecant fryar says the Mandarin?— my friend I never gave you any JEWELS—––no––—answered the Poor Bouze but you let me enjoy the Sight of them, and that is all the use you can derive from them yourself, while you have still the Trouble and Care to guard those Jewels, an inconvenience I do by no means desire. Many Persons are curious to know the History of the first Introduction of TEA into England, Mr. Hicky gives the following from an authentic Document. IN the year, 1688, the 'mate of a ship, that arrived in the river from China, brought with him three quarters of a hundred weight of green tea, and employed the waterman,s apprentice (whose name was Burrows) who tended on the ship to sell it for him. Burrows, after hawking it about the town for some time, without meeting with a purchaser, brought it to Old Lloyd's Coffee-house, and sold it to the master of the house. It is presumed, the first dish of tea sold in London, was at Lloyd's.----Mr. Burrows afterwards became a man of property, and well known to many people in the city. CALCUTTA. WE are informed that our good friends the Dutch have lent our Enemies the French two hundred thousand Pounds which was to be embark'd on Dutch bottoms and sent out to the Cape for them.—Rub your Eyes Sir Ed. Dunbar, now is the time to make your peoples fortune. We hear that the over grown Manager Sir Barnaby Grizzel will exhibit his Puppets, on Thursday next in Venice Preserv'd or the Plot discover'd and it is said that the Tragedy King (notwithstanding the unsavory, trial which his Theatrical small Cloaths underwent in the late Gale) will attempt the part of Jaffier, to the no small Mortification, of the refined sensations of Belvidera. WHEREAS. ONE Rada Churn Dofs of John Baazar a Sircar of Mr. Oldham in Calcutta for many years, did on Tuesday the second Instant, carry a Bill for S. Rs. 1048, unto Lieutenant Golding, at his Quarters in the New Fort, and received the above sum, of him before eleven o'Clock the same Morning, but has not since been heard of. If any Person or Persons can give any account of him, and where he may be found, or will bring him to Mr. Motts Office, or to Mr. Oldham, he or they shall Receive a Reward of 150 S. Rupees. N. B. He was a thin spare Man about 5 Foot 6 Inches, Black Face and Pock Marked, 32 years Old, and is the Son of Taukoor Dofs who was a Weighman to the Hon'ble Company, and has lived at the West end of the John Baazar for many years. Mr. OLDHAM. BEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Settlement, and the Public in General that the different Reports which has been circulated about Calcutta, for some days past relating to the Body of his Sircar, being found in a Chest in the New Fort, he believes it entirely Groundless, and without any foundation. Neither did he apply to Justice on the above occasion, as it was said, Nor has he received any intelligence of him as yet. To be sold by private Contract. THAT extensive spot of Ground pleasantly situated opposite to Mr. Wheler, Mr. Stark and Col. Watson's Garden Houses. It is completely inclosed, beautified by two large Canals, and a variety of Trees, within an easy distance from Town, a few hundred yards distant from the River of which any House, that may be built upon it, will command a prospect. For further Particulars, enquire at Mr. W. Williams at the Commissary General's Office, where the title deeds are to be seen. There is also a variety of materials for building, which will be sold, with the Ground, or seperately. STRAYED. FROM the House of Mr. Robert Duncan in the China Baazar. On Thursday last a Coffree Boy about 12 years Old, named Friday whoever brings back the same, shall receive the Reward of one Gold Mohur. For Private SALE. A PAIR of Grey, Carriage Horses, warranted found, and free, from all Vice, and want no Breaking, Enquire at the Printing Office. To be LETT. THAT large and commodious Garden-House, at present occupied by John Bristow Esq; and situated near the John baazar, on a pleasant spot of Ground. For particulars please to enquire of Mr. Edward Tiretta. LOST. ABOUT the end of December last, as is imagined on the Road from Calcutta to Rosipuglah, A green Fish skin case containing a Miniature Picture set in gold. A reward of two Gold Mohurs will be given to the person who brings it to Mr. Motts Police Office in the China baazar. SERJEANT CAITANO Ribeiro do Faria respectfully begs leave to acquaint the subscribers to his Lottery that on Monday the 29th instant it will be Drawn at the Cossimbuzar Factory. To be SOLD. BY Public out-cry at Chinsura, on Tuesday the 30th of January, at the house of Mr. J. G. Krayenhoff Auctioneer, viz. A Quantity of the best strong Batavia Arrack in Leaguers, the very best sort of Dutch Claret, the very best Rhenesh Wine, White do. Madeira do. Frontigniac, Corals And two very good white Riding horses. NOTICE. IS hereby given that on Tuesday the 6th of February, next, the following articles will be sold by Auction at the Dutch Company's Ware houses at Chinsura, viz. Metals; viz. Lead and Copper. Colours; viz. Oker, Ceruss, Red Lead, Verdegrease, and Vermillion. Glass Panes, of several dementions, Equipage, Goods; viz. Pitch, Tar, Rosin, and Pump-leather. Liquors viz. Arrack, Beer, and Vinnegar. Chinsura the 16 January 1781. To be SOLD. A Handsome neat Chariot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. Dacre's House. Mr. CHRISTIAN PATTERSON. BEGS leave to acquaint the Public that he will open a Pawn Brokers Office in the Armenian street, opposite the House of Mr. Dionesius, agreeable to the orders of the Hon'ble Governor General and Council, and of the Hon'ble the Supreme court of Judicature, to carry on the Pawn Brokers business. N. B. The conditions may be seen at his Office. Mrs. MANN. BEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the board of Trade, and have got the following Goods for Sale viz. Milinary, China and Glass Ware, fine Thread Sattins, plain Striped and flowered fine Doofutties and Doofutties towels, Madras and pultah Chintz, Izaries sashes and Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe Pickeld Tongues, Europe Groats in Jars Dutch Cheese, and Kismases. N. B. A pair of large Mahogany Dining tables a Mahogany Beareau, Blackwood Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry other Articles.

POETS CORNER. ODE to LIBERTY: *Occasioned by its apparent revival in England.* RUIN a while, and ruthless war, From Janus blood stain'd portals hurl'd Fierce bounding on its rapid car, May shake the pillars of the world. Yet freedom sees her deathless flame, Through times remotest periods blaze, While Britons, emulous of fame New trophies to their Goddess raise, Far as by patriot Britons borne, Sweet Liberty! thy banners wave, Imperious Gaul, and Spain have sworn Thy long liv'd, Empire to enslave: But fate, a while averts the doom; Since liberty yet haunts our Isle, Fresh honours shall through ages bloom, Each coming year, shall sweeter smile. Enraged at Britain's, alter'd laws, Her children o'er th' attlantic main, Have bold espoused fair freedoms cause, And dark corruption shrinks again: She comes! she lifts her heav'n form'd crest, Pervading rays are thrown arround, Corruption beats her rancour'd-breast, And sinks beneath the dreadful wound. Lo when thick vapours tempest wage And Lowring skies half hides the day, The clouds pour forth their liquid rage And all is cheer'd by Phæbus ray. *To Mr. HICKY, for the Poet's Corner.* THE Dullness of Mr. R—s Monitor shows, How absurd to advice, through the Channel of Prose, He should tickle with verse, or at least for one time, He might try the effects of a Lesson in Rhyme. But, as R. has not taken the method he ought, Correct, my Friend Hicky, your enemy's fault, Come, handel a subject, that's pretty and charming, A subject that stands much in need of reforming, The foibles of Women, a Fountain ne'er dry, A Monitor's pen would for ages supply, And, first I advise to begin with reclaiming, The sex's extravagant passion for Gaming, What a loss we sustain! what a sourse of vexation, When Cards put a stop, to their sweet conversation, Behold each new deal, how it varies the scene, See how Madam Prudery, swells with the spleen; Next minuet her face speaks the Joy of her Soul, She thinks herself sure, of a sans prendre vole, Her avarice fixes her Eye to the Dish, Her Fancy's engaged in collecting the Fish, But her Judgement, alas! is mislead by her Haste, And she feels her mistake, when she pays for a Baste, At the sight of ill fortune, away fly the graces, And the Furies as suddenly fill up their places; Those cruel destroyers of Beautiful Faces. To stifle her Passions, no longer she's able, In a rage, up she starts, throws the Cards on the Table, Exclaims against Fortune, imputing the Fault, To all things, excepting, that one which she ought, Peor Simon attempts not, her Fury to check, Experience has taught him, how hard she can peck; He fears for the Wounds, yet unheal'd is his Comb, And prudently takes himself, out of the Room. This Plan to pursue, if the Editor chuse, Philogonios readily offers his Muse. DAAR gerrelden Scepter Zwaait, de wetten niet meer gelden; Daar men de waare trouw met Schande kout vergelden, Daar niemant reyligifdie een eerlyh harte heeft; Daaralles, groot en kleiu roor eenen dwingeland ceeft; Daaralles word verrigt na willekeurs gezag; Daar deugd werd witgestampt met al wat zy vermag; Daar God-verzackery roor geestig word versleeten; Daaralles aardig is wat Coosheid word geheeten; Daar men de wet ontduikt daor Cuitenlends geweld, En hem dicdaar voor waakt wit al zyn Ampten steld; Daar eenen Curger van een vicemd werd overrompeld, En, door een trots geeveld, in rampspoed word gedompeld; Daar gaat het al verkeert. Daar is alles cui,ent hoop; Natuur zelfs kwy ntaldaar in haar gewcone loops; Nertoond in't eest vant Jaar veel wolken diken duister, Die's lieflyk zonne ligt Ceneemen haren luister, Die niet weet waar dit is of hy die vraagt daar na, Die geeft men tot Cescheid dat hit is. C—c—a NOTICE. IS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baazar opposite Mr Guthries formerly Mr. Thomas Smiths, Europe Shop, is now open for the sale of the following Articles viz. The best Country Rum wholesale and retail, in Puncheons, Pipes, and Hogsheads, at the rate of one Rupee eight Ans per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten Ans. retail, Course piece Goods, Cossimbaazar Bandanas, raw Silks &. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction. TO LETT. A House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor. ALL PERSONS WHO have any legal claims or Demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearim Chief of the Danish settlement, at Fredericnagore in Bengal and his surviving Widow, are hereby requested to send in their respective claims and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. J. Borgen Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquebar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased, on or before the Expiration of a Year and a Day from this Date the 19th August 1780. ALL PERSONS. WHO have any demands on the Estate of the late Lt. Colonel Upton, are desired to send in their demands, and all persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay their respective debts, to John Murray Esq; Executor of the said Estate, on or before the first of April next. Mr. OLDHAM. BEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the settlement that He continues as usual to bake Bread and all sorts of Sweet-cakes for breakfast, Also the best sort of Biscuit, fit for the use of Ladies, and Gentlemen who trawel, by Land, or Sea. And sells Butter after the manner Mr. Le Gallais did, who shortly intends to quit business. He hopes they will favour him with their commands, which will be thankfully recd. ALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of Capt. John Griffith or being, indebted thereto are desired to send accounts of the same to Mr Jas. Peter Auriol Administrator, or in his absence to Mr. John Lewis Auriol, so that they may be adjusted before the end of March next. 3 HELLYAR, BURRELL, and GOULD. BEG Leave to acquaint the Public that their Contract of partnership was disolved by mutual Consent this day, and that a new agreement has taken place, by which Mr. Hellyar continues to make up all kind of Cordage as usual, but that the business of the Marine Ware - House, at Calcutta will be conducted by the present Proprietors Burrell and Gould. They also embrace this opportunity of expressing their thanks to their Customers and the Public in general for the favors and countenance they have met with, and to assure them that it will be their principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favors, having a very complete assortment of Marine Stores, and Iron-mongery, where ships of any size, or Budgerows, can be supplied with whatever they may require, on the shortest notice, and most resonable terms. 3 4 CALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First: and last PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.