Saturday 3 February 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 27th to Saturday February 3d 1781. No. II IN THE PRESS, A NEW WORK, INTITLED, THE CALCUTTA JESTER, OR THE CRANNY IN HIGH GLEE. BEING a pleasant Pocket companion, and convenient Vade Mecum to the Haunters of CHEVEAUX, or for those of Bashfull constitutions who are compel'd some times (unavoidably) to visit the LADIES. This Book contains a very valuable choice of Tickling Touches,—Shining Skitts,—Stinging Satires,—Risible Repartee's,—Comical Connundrums,—And Calcutta compliments. With only this little Book in the Pocket, a Gentleman may appear to very great advantage either at a great Man's Dijeune, or a Ladies Tea table, at a Cheveaux of a Field Officer, or a Dinner of a Member of the Board of Trade, or the Chief of Cossimbazar. By way of Apendix, is added a comment upon Caps, adapted to a first setting up visit, and a few soft Inuendo's, proper to whisper in a fair ones Ear, when handing her up stairs to the Harmonic, interspersed with an abundant, variety of pretty innocent Nothings, so requisit to accomplish a Puppy of the Ton in Calcutta. In short the Crannys Vade Mecum will be found a usefull companion to any Gentleman whether Lolling at full length in a Phaeton, during an Horizontal Repose, after Dinner, under the hands of a Frisseur, or at the CRISIS of operation, of an Anti Bilious Pill, as it will be rather found to assist the Expulsions, The Publisher acknowledges himself indebted for ALL the PUNS, and some very high seasoned (not Atic,) but Asiatic, BON MOTTS, to a Manuscript found in the Cabinet of Samuel Tolfrey Esq; Attorney, and Punster, lately retired to Europe, a Gentleman confessed by all the Literati to be as Hamlet terms it, a Fellow of Infinit wit, and most excellent Fancy. CALCUTTA. THERE is certain Intelligence of two French Privateers, being off Point Palmiras to intercept our Indiamen, a Vessel Richly Laden from the Coast, called the Elizabeth, belonging to John Burrell Esq; has fallen into their hands, and another Country Ship,—After taking out the Cargoes, they turned the crews ashore, and set fire to the Hulls. Verlet the French Pilot still remains quiet at his station at Ballasore. The Marquis De Culioni (a Colonel of Horse in the French service) is at Chandernagore, this Gentleman has been offered a passage in a Dutch, and Danish Vessel, but thinks He may possibly be of Service to Hyder in the present conjuncture. He therefore waits the expected arrival of the French expedition, that has long been projected against these excellently Defended Territories. The Express instructions given by the Court of France last War, respecting the English who might be captured, was to send them all without Distinction of Rank, age, or Sex, to the ISLE OF BOURBON, where they could tell no Tales. Vide, the actual Instructions sent out to Monsr. Lally from Paris, which were happily intercepted by our then Governor of Madras, and recollect the behaviour of the French at St. Davids. Governors in Asia, were a little more Vigilent and cautious in those days, and found opportunities and means of setting on foot, remote offensive Expeditions, against the common Enemy, and equally defending, and preserving the Company's conquests, and Dominions here; witness the MANILLA Expedition, projected last War, equipt at Madrass, and sail'd within the space of three Weeks. The force sent to conquer the Mannilas which so much distressed the Spaniards, did not exceed 2300 Men in all, while Sir Edward Durbar, and Lord 'Cloud slumbered 4 Months at the Cape, with 1200 Company's troops, 1000 Kings Troops, a large Fleet, and a numerous Body of Marines, Officers. and Seamen.——They passed Mauritius leaving an English Indiaman, and the Cartel Ship quiet in the French Harbour. It is a fact that when the English Admiral lay at the Cape, French Transports, men of War, and Victualling Vessels, were daily arriving. He had every proof before his Eyes of Hostile designs, and vigourous preparations making at MAURITIUS.—He knew Pondicherry was taken, and destroyed; and that there remained no duty whatever for the Fleet to perform at the Durbar, the only object of annoyance the English had to dread, to their valuable Territories in Assia, was, MAURITIUS.—to that object, all his attention ought to have been directed; instead of this——it does not appear that he gave himself the least trouble, not even to gain information, or that he dispatched any vessel to Reconnoitre the Island.—The Garrison of Mauritius was composed of Germans and Kid-nap'd Irish—ill paid, half starved, and all Ripe for mutiny, and desertion, had the smallest attempt been made to alarm the Island by the apperance of the English Admiral and his Lordship, at that Crisis. The Force in Harbour was not so strong as shoud Justly have alarmed a spirited British Admiral, but Sir Edward did not think it advisable, he thought DISCRETION the better part of valour," and that the Fleet at Madras when under the management of the victualing Agent, wou'd be more safe and more Benificially employ'd——It has now been 2 Years in India, and has never taken a single ship (either of the French or Hyders altho' they swarm)——while both the French Privateers, and Hyders arm'd Grabbs, have taken 10 or 15 Merchant vessels, and Country ships under Old Sir Edwards Nose——nay strange to tell, the Fleet has never fired a single Shot, but in SALUTES, since Sir Edward left Portsmouth. The Squadron was weaken'd at a most improper crisis, only to convoy home the Ill got Million of Sir Thos Pillage, late Governor of Madras——–and another Line of Battle Ship was sent out on a Cruize with a Scotch Physician for the Benifit, and Recovery, of his Health——who by marrying a young Lady had been rather too active in his Conjugal exertions. These seem to be the only actual Instances of services, this fleet has performed in Asia during this most aweful, serious, and alarming State of the British Empire. When the universal Cry is HAVOCK, and we are actually engaged in war with nearly all the GLOBE. Let all Lovers of their Country, and well wishers to the English Interest in India, compare the vigourous Honest proceedings of our Governors and Commanders in Asia last War, with the petty frivolous and absur'd System of management which has so fatally prevail'd in India since the breaking out of the present serious War, with France, Spain, and America. A Journal of Sir Wm Drapers, and Admiral Cornishes, of the Proceedings of his Majesty's Forces on the expedition projected in India against, Manila last War. THE troops allotted for this enterprize were remains of the 79th regiment, and a Company of the royal Artillery. The auxiliaries furnished by the Gentlemen at Madrass, consisted of thirty of their Artillery, 600 Sepoys, a company of Coffries, one of Topazes and one of pioniers, to which they added the precarious assistance of two Companies of French men enlisted in their service, with some hundred of un-armed Lascars for the use of the engineers, and park of Artillery. As a compensation for this feeble supply of men they favoured us with some very good officers in every Branch of the service. Rear Admiral Cornish, reinforced our little army with a fine battalion of 550 seamen, and 270 good Marines, so that the whole force for the land Operations amounted to 2300 men, who with the necessary stores were embarked on board of his Majesty's Squadron, and two India ships, employed as, Transports, with an activity, and dispatch, that did great honour to all concerned in that arrangement. The preparations were begun, compleated, and shipped in three weeks, through a Raging and perpetual Surf, by which some lives were lost. As Major General Lawrence was of opinion that the set-

[Column 1] lements would be in danger if more forces were drawn from the Coast. The two Battalions of the Company's Troops, all the Cavalry, 6000 Sepoys, with a part of Colonel Monsons, and the Highlanders, then at Madras, were left for their security, and were deem'd sufficient at that time. The Sea Horse was previously dispatched through the streights of Malacca, to the entrance of the China Seas, to stop all Vessels that might be bound to Manila, or sent from any of our neighbouring settlements, to give the Spaniards notice of the design.—The first division fleet and troops under Colonel Monson, failed two days before us, that our watering might more speedily be compleated at Malacca, where we arrived the 19'th of August; we there bought up a large quantity of Rattans to make gabions, a good number of which, was finished on Board, the several Ships; The 27th we failed for our second rendezvouz off the Island of Temor. The necessary signals, and instructions were then given, for landing on the Coast of Luconia. The capture of Manilla, and the strong Fort of Cavetta, and the rich dependencies followed, soon after, with the acquisition of immense Treasure. Had the same measures been adopted after the Reduction of Pondicherry against Mauritius, there is not a doubt but the experiment, would have been crown'd with success, and our Asiatic Territories preserved in perfect security, from such an event. The crisis is lost; and the company have only to thank their Managers in Asia, and owe much to the brave Sir Edward. Extract of a Letter from Samul Cottah dated 14th January 1781. A Private Letter dated from Madras the 30th Ultimo, informs, that the Army was to March in a few days to a place to the right of Poonamalee, where the Lines were marked out, they had above 60 Guns out, and that more were getting ready. Captain Harding had marched to Poonamalee with Captain Bridges, two companies, where a Magazine of Provisions &c. is forming. Colonel Owen marched privately at 2 in the Morning of the 27th, with two Regiments of cavalry, and two Battalions of Sepoys and 6 Guns, and was not returned on the 30th, but it was said He had retaken Trippasore, and made 300 Prisoners, the bearer of the Letter (an Intelligent Sepoy) says that he arrived, just as he was leaving Madras with 1000 Bullocks, and 2000 Sheep, which is a fortunate circumstance, as the want of Bullocks was the chief Obstacle to the Armies taking the Field, the fellow learnt on the Road that the Body of the Enemies Horse that was at Gurrapundy, was got into the Nellore Country, and came as far as Carwar in four seperate Parties, and had drove away a considerable number of Bullocks, and Sheep, a few days before, so that we hope they are the same that Owen got.—Bishop has made several Sallies from Permakoile, and taken 50 Prisoners without the loss of a Man Col. Baillie Captains Lucas, Rumly, and Fraser, are with Hyder at or near Arcot, the rest of the Officers at Arnie, the Non command-ed Officers and Private are sent to Sirringapatam, a party of 200 Horse are near the Mount, and Typpa Saib with 15,000 at no great distance. Mr. Cotsford is arrived. The Indiamen sails in a few days, with Mess. Whitthal, and Bird, Mrs. Capper, Mrs. Dobbin, Mrs. Taswell &c. The Sepoy says he counted 3 Regiments of Europeans at the Mount, 9 Battalions of Sepoys, and that the 4th Battalion was to join them from the Fort in a few days, that every Regiment had Eight Guns, and every Battalion 4, besides some of the Cavalry. [Column 2] The Battalions on the Coast are Ordered to be Augmented to one Hundred and twenty each company. Sundry Letters from the Coast give the following Accounts. THAT on the night of the 14th four Armed Boats belonging to the Solomon, and St. Ann Privateers, cut out from their Anchors in Corringa River, the Snow Concord, Steptoe from Bencoolen and Snow Olive Branch, Deane, from Madras. Part of the former Vessels cargo being ashore, they demanded it to be sent off to them, otherwise threatening to burn the Place it was not however complied with as a Party of Soldiers arrived from a Garrison in the neighbourhood for Protection of our Factory. The Privateers have likewise taken 5 pariar Vessels laden with Charcoal &c. for Madras, a ship called the Neptune with Bullocks for the same Place from Vizagapatam, and it is also supposed that the Ketch Good Hope is taken by them. The Snows Olive Branch and Concord with the 5 Pariar Vessels were burnt, and on the 17th after sending ashore the Captains and Officers with all their property and treating them kindly (We may believe they had not learnt the Barbarity used by one of our Countrymen against their fellow Adventurer, from his honourable Usage,) The Privateers stood off to sea with their other Prizes and we will no doubt very soon hear of them insulting the roads of Massulapatam or other Places on the Coast. Letters from the Portland of the 23d. when leaving the Pilot, give such accounts of the situation of that Ship with four Pumps constantly going, and her Consort the Shakallum so deep they could not open her Gun deck port, and with only a few Guns upon her upper Deck, that we must dread their falling in with the Privateers now upon our Coasts.— How much have we now to regret that want of public Honesty which reigns in India, for however specious the proposals, or however willing and able G—t. might be to execute any plan for protection of Trade, it must ever be suspicious of those entrusted with the management, from experience of the shameful and enormous plundering in the former vigorous Effort which it made.— The Harpies of Government at home obtain from this Country many Lessons of Peculation and have reason to be ashamed at being thus out done. Mr. Hicky. I AM an unfortunate Attorney lately Transplanted from Europe—my wardrobe being rather slender I have taken Lodgings at an Armenians in an Alley behind the Cemetery of the Portuguese Church in order to make a previous reconoitre of the Field, 'till by the assistance of some Confiding Taylor, I am rendered fit and sightly to make my public entry in form Suie I Tapis verd, of Judicial Synod. Having no Letters of introduction to the Great—either from Mr. Secretary Robinson—Sir Fletcher Bullface—Lord Boreas or those much greater political Twinstars Mr. Wedderbourne (the Primum mobile of India affairs) or Councellor Mac Donald Son in Law to the President of the English privy Council.—In this melancholy state of things I have no fair opportunity of rendering myself NOTORIOUS, the only means I am informed by which an Attorney can expect Clients or practice in Bengal I am therefore advised by an Auctioneer with whom I have accidentally scraped acquaintance, to make my Case and pretensions known thro' the Channel of your spirited Independent Paper, and I hope Mr. Hicky you will allow me to set forth my several Qualifications, Imprimis I am a finished perfect adept in LAW—and all its beautiful JARGON. [Column 3] Item.—I am perfectly acquainted with every Loop hole—Subtlety—Quirck—Creek—Flaw—and Quibble, with which the Modern practice of the Law abounds peculiarly in Bengal. Item—I am a very Capital ORATOR having had a degree confer'd upon me by the ROBIN HOOD SOCIETY. Item—I am Master of every Trope metapher—and Figure in speech: that ever was heard of. Item I can make any Cause Good—for by the Time I have talked half an hour, there is not a Judge on the Bench, that knows which side the right is on, or whether there be any Right on either side. Item for Brow Beating finding seasonable Demurrers—Cross Cuts, and Close Interrogatories I dare Challenge the renown'd Councellor B—x himself or that unrival'd master of true Ciceronic wit and eloquence Councellor Lawrence. If Mr. Hicky thro your assistance I shou'd be so lucky as to mount into favour, you will not find me like the rest of my Parchment Brethren, ungrateful. Yours. An Hungry Latitat P. S. In the present posture of affairs I shou'd have no objection to a Dose of matrimony—a few shades in the Ladies Colour—no impediment—if not an absolute COFFREY. Camp near Midnapore Jan'y 13th 1781. To Mr. HICKY, SIR, I CAN not help expressing my surprise, at your not employing four or five Harcaras to convey your paper, here every week, I am sure you would reap some Benefit by it, and give great satisfaction to all the Gentlemen in Camp, especially to your Subscribers; who have been deprived of the pleasure of seeing any, ever since they were stop'd at the General Post-Office.—A most arbitrary act. We are like to remain here some time, nay indeed, I don't think we shall go any farther, therefore let me advise you, as a well wisher to fall upon this plan.—for suppose you only sell forty every week (which I am sure you will, if not more) that will be one Hundred and sixty Rupees per Month. The expence, of the Harcaras thirty. So you will have one hundred and thirty clear gain. That in one Year, will be about seventeen Hundred Rupees I be snuft a t No Oppressi N. B. If you think it will make Nimmock and Sir Barnaby—Geefry, you are supported from every Quarter, are at Liberty to publish this, A Curious Embassy in Latin verse, by Philip the second, King of Spain, Queen Elizabeth, with the English Q VERY SPIRITED EXTEMPORE R “TE veto ne pergas bello defendere Belgas:” “Cæ Dracus eripuit, nunc restitui oportet” “Quæ Pater evertit, Jubeo te condere cellas?” “Religio Papæ fac restituatur ad unguem.” To which the Queen instantly answered “Ad Græcas, bone Rex, fient” “Mandata Calendas.”

CALCUTTA. THE Governor General, and Council have Ordered that a Troop of Native Cavalry be raised immediately to accompany Major Camac's Detachment, it is to consist of One Hundred Effective Men, and the European Officers appointed thereto are to have an extraordinary allowance of two Hundred Rupees per Month, in lieu of all contingencies. Brigadier General Judas Iscariott is restored to his Rank in the Hon'ble Company's Service—Having once forfeited his plighted faith, the Honor, the Religion of a Soldier there is no doubt but he will prove as traitorous to General Sir Eyre Coote, (his present Commander) as he did to the late Right Hon'ble Lord Pigot? We hear that Governor Whittal has taken his passage for Europe on the Kingston, and that Gen'l Munro is advised also to take himself off. A certain Ingenious Author thus defines Bye-Laws.——"Private or peculiar directions for the good Government of a City, Court, or other community, made by general consent of the Members thereof; being not repugnant to the general Laws of the realms." QUERY:——Does the late By-Law, relative to Calcutta, come within the Letter of the above definition? Answer:—Ask Mr. Tiretta, &c. &c. &c. The definition of what is generally stiled Great Bargains in CALCUTTA, is the buying a bad Commodity, at an Outcry, that you don't want because you can get it seemingly cheaper, than a good one, when you do. [An Order was issued] Last tuesday morning for seizing the Person, Books and Papers, of Lewis de Costa, and a Guard of Sepoys, has been continued at his House since that time, in consequence of an information having been received, that the said Lewis de Costa, carries on an illicit, and illegal Trade with the enemies the French. Lewis de Costa was committed this day by a Warrant from the Governor, for carrying on a treasonable Correspondent with His Majesty's open Enemies. Last Thursday the Tragedy of Venice Preserv'd, and the musical Lady was performed.——Capt. Call play'd Jaffier admirably well, and may be justly stiled the Garrick of the East. When The Tragedy King entered in the character of Pierre, a universal Skitt ran thro' the House ——when he describ'd himself, a fine gay, bold fac'd Villain"—a general concurrence of the hearers seem'd to pronounce—A V——n he is"— He was stiff without dignity, and sonorous without meaning, totally void of original merit, mounted, and hobbling on the high horse of imitation. Renault was well supported by Mr. Pawson, he play'd his part also in the entertainment with uncommon applause. Benjamin Robinson, was as pleasing in Sophy as the part wou'd admit, and highly added to the Entertainment. Mr. Norford, played Belvidera with such a beauteous glow of features, and utterance—and was so characteristic in the description of Madness,---as to procure him (justly) universal applause. The Actors of the inferior parts were not totally devoid of merit. Extract of a Letter intercepted on the Road to the Cawn's Camp, near Agra, translated at Cawnpore. YOU may be sure that I am very serious in this Business.——is it not as clear as the Sun that these restless and unsatiable foreigners, aim at universal conquest? we must all unite, great and small; in one chain of friendship, and Confederacy.--The whole world can witness their infidelity, and ingratitude to his August Majesty, to yourself also, who art the right hand of his Majesty, have they not been deceitful? what is the condition of Sujah ul Dowlahs Son? and of Meer Jaffiers family? have not the very Crannies of those English Soudagirs fed upon their vitals like Vultures?—The inconsiderable Zemindar of Gohid was their only Ally in this War. They took, by surprize, Gualier as his Auxiliaries. but they keep it to themselves, and his eyes are opened, in short they they have not one friend in Hindostan, and the Carnatic is out of their grasp, I hope you will consider these things and give ear for the sake of the general good, to what Narun Gee Pundit shall represent unto you, the obstinate credulity of their Chief the Nabob Fitte Jung, has done excellent service to the common cause: I have amused him, since these troubles began; but by the blessing of Birmahe it will not be longer necessary to wear a double face, or to make use of two tongues. my Son Chumnagee, with a potent Army shall soon speak the language of my heart. Fitte Jung would not believe me when I wrote to him, that the throwing of pebbles at a mountain could not convulse it. Yet he is a wise man amongst the deluded English! let me always hear of your health. May your happiness be as lasting as time. What can I say more. The only eligible part of the impression on the seal was. MUDAGEE. Advertisement Extraordinary. WHEREAS one Edward Durbar supposed to be Commander of a British Squadron in these parts, sent out for the protection of the Trade——has lately disappear'd from the Coast and no tidings have been received of him since the 18th of Oct. last notwithstanding the most diligent enquiry, his friend the Nabob of Arcot is inconsolable for the loss of his endearing conversation. This is to give notice, that a reward of Eight Finnams, and five dudies will be given to any one who will produce the Body dead, or alive, of the aforesaid Edward Durbar. No greater reward will be offered. N. B. He is a short thick set, fat Man, his skin sits remarkably tight about him,---has very rosy Gills, and drivels a little at the mouth, from the constant use of QUIDS, in short He exactly resembles Hogarths print of Churchill in the character of the BEAR, only covered with a Naval Uniform and decorated with the Order of the Bth. instead of the swabb which would be rather more characteristic. Thi is the last time of Advertising, His friend Lord Twitcher has a high opinion of his Activity, and Naval adroitness. and will be much distress'd shou'd he be lost,---as he has a large sum on RESPONDENTIA depending. The French Flag has been flying at Pondichery ever since Mr Durbar's absence. To be SOLD. BY Private contract by Mr. William Bonfield, opposite the Armenian Church. A spot of Ground consisting of one Biggah and four Cottahs, pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Ganges between Cossypore Bridge and Barnagore. For particulars enquire as above. ELOPED. FROM the service of his Mistress, a slave Boy aged twenty Years, or there abouts, pretty white or Colour of Musty, tall and slender, broad between the cheek bones, and mark'd with the small Pox. It is requested that no one after the publication of this will employ him, as a Writer, or in any other capacity, and any person or persons, who will apprehend him, and give Notice thereof to the Printer of this Paper, shall be Rewarded for their trouble. Mr. ROBERT RISHTON. BEGS leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the settlement, that at the desire of his Friends. He has opened a Tavern in the Radda Baazar, next to Mr. Fivey's Europe shop, where he hopes for the further continuance of their favours, He also embraces this Opportunity of expressing his thanks to the Public in general, for the favours and countenance He has met with, and to assure them, that it will be his principal study to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to continue their favours. N. B. Oysters every Week. 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. 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 any 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. Willams 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 sound, and free, from all Vice, and want no Breaking. Enquire at the Printing Office.

POET's CORNER. The Lamb the Lawyers Innocence declare, The Horse their Expedition in Affairs. HAll, happy men! for choosing two such Types, As plainly shew, they give Bengal no wipes, For who dares say, that Suits are at a stand, When two such virtues, both go hand in hand, No more the Limbs, shall be then endless counted, Since they're by Lamb, and Horse, so Nobly mounted. Verses wrote on reading the animated Poem published in the last number of this Gazette signed T. L. NO more of lap Dogs, or of linnets slain By sly Grimalkin's unrelenting paw, For now the Muse, attempts a loftier strain: Ye gay ones hear! and hear despairing L—. Let nature quite a different liv'ry wear, Or reassume dark Chaos' sable weed, Let yon bright Sun, come tott'ring from its sphere, Nor moon, nor plannets, own attractions creed: Let hoary Time in crazy dotage fall, And cease to pour from his mysterious urn, The flood perennial we existance call, Let all to the first cause again return. Let Wights who've slept in earthy mansions pent, Since nature's charter- sore astonished wake, Tis time oh Being! all thy power were spent, For Polly dared, poor T——my to forsake. To Mr. HICKY, Extempore on seeing the last Monitor. TEMPUS FUGIT: says Mr Monitor, And can't be recovered once lost, So Quack like prescribes us a Dose of his Monitor; 'Gainst sleeping, and lounging to rest. This Med'cine I took, but Lo my surprize, At finding the Mixture was bad, For times rapid flight, had closed my Eyes; And Dullness remained in it's stead. A. LOUNGER. NOTICE. IS hereby given to the Gentlemen of the settlement and the Public in general that Mr. Robert Harvey's Godown in the Radda baaza, 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, Cossimbazar Bandanas, raw Silks &c 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, 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 travel, 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 rec'd. 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. 4 6 To be SOLD, BY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very reasonable Price or by A Bernard, who lives in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hamilton, next to G. Levius's esq. 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. ALL PERSONS. WHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hiernv'e deceased formerly intearims 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. WANTED. A White Smith, and a Copper Smith each, must be a perfect Master of his Business. Inquire at the printing Office. 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. NOTICE. IS hereby given that on Tuesday the 6th of February, next, the follow- ing articles will be sold by [ILL] at the Dutch Company's Ware [ILL] at Chinsura, viz. Metals; viz. Lead and [ILL] Colours, viz. Oker, Ceruss, Red [ILL] Verdegrease, and Vermillion. [ILL] Panes, of several dementions [ILL] page, Goods; viz. Pitch, T[ILL] sin, and Pump-leather. Liqu[ILL] Arrack, Beer, and Vinnegar. Chinsura the 16 Janua[ILL] To be SOLD, A Handsome neat Charriot [ILL] pleatly fitted up for furth[ILL] ticulars enquire of Messrs. S[ILL] and Mitchell Coach Make[ILL] Mr. Dacre's House. Mr. CHRISTIAN PATTEN BEGS leave to acquaint the [ILL] that he will open a Pawn [ILL] Office in the Armenian street, [ILL] the House of Mr. D'onefius, ag[ILL] to the orders of the Hon'ble G[ILL] General and Council, and of th[ILL] 'ble the Supreme court of Jud[ILL] to carry on the Pawn Brokers b[ILL] N. B. The conditions may [ILL] at his Office. Mrs. MANN. BEGS Leave to acquaint the La[ILL] Gentlemen of the Settlement [ILL] has moved to a house at the back [ILL] bord of Trade, and have got the fo[ILL] Goods for Sale viz. Millinary, China and Glass Wa[ILL] Thread Sattins, plain Striped and [ILL] fine Doofutties and Doofutties towel[ILL] ras and pultah Chintz, Izaries fas[ILL] Gorgets, Ink Stands, Europe [ILL] Tongues, europe Groats in Jars [ILL] Cheese, and Kilmases. N. B. A pair of large Mahogan[ILL] ing tables a Mahogany Beareau, Bla[ILL] Cotts of all Sizes, and sundry othe[ILL] cles. WHEREAS ONE Rada Churn Doss of [ILL] Baazar a Sircar of Mr. O[ILL] in Calcutta for many years, d[ILL] Tuesday the second Instant, c[ILL] Bill for S. Rs. 1048, unto Lieut[ILL] Golding, at his Quarters in the [ILL] Fort, and received the above su[ILL] him before eleven o'Clock the [ILL] Morning, but has not since [ILL] heard of. If any Person or Persons can [ILL] any account of him, and whe[ILL] may be found, or will bring hi[ILL] Mr. Motts Office, or to Mr. Old[ILL] he or they shall Receive a Rewa[ILL] 300 S. Rupees. N. B. He was a thin spare M[ILL] bout 5 Foot 6 Inches, Black Fac[ILL] Pock Marked, 32 years Old, [ILL] the Son of Taukoor Doss who [ILL] Weighman to the Hon'ble Com[ILL] and has lived at the West end o[ILL] John Baazar for many years. CALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the Hon. COMPANY.