Saturday 17 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 February 10th to Saturday February 17th 1781. No. IV Magna Charta, continued from our last. HOLD the Mirror up to nature, to shew virtue it's own likeness, and vice its deformity, is an excellent Moral, and as I have now by me a few Japanese Manuscripts and understand the language, having resided some time amongst them, as I observed in a former paper. I think it incumbent on me to exhibit to the Public, view through the Channel of your useful Paper, the arbitary unjust, and, infamous Conduct, of Public Men in that oppress'd Country. ABOUT five hundred Years since, after a most bloody civil War, between a Tyrannical King, who then reigned, and the principal Men of the Country, the Monarch granted to his People in the most solemn and sacred Manner, their antient Laws and previledges, for which they long contended; This grand compact was not only written in several Languages, but ingraved in Marble, and may be compar'd to your Venerable Charter of Liberties. ONE of the fundamental and principal declarations of this great National compact was that the meanest subject of Japan, should not be deprived, not only of any Money, but even of the least particle of his Wordly substance, and property, without his own good will and assent, and the more to confirm and establish this Maxim, above forty positive Laws have been since pass'd by the great Councils of the Realm of Japan, for the express purpose of prohibiting, restraining, and detering both Prince, and Subject, from attempting to deprive the poorest Individual of any part of his goods and chattels, without his free consent, and approbation, yet in open violation of those repeated Solemn Agreements some years since, a Vonal obstinate Minister, and his Junto, have tried, but in vain, to enslave some Western distant Provinces, which are now making a glorious Effort for their natural Hereditary priviledges, through streams of Blood, under every disadvantage, of Famine, Scalping, and Plunder.—The parent Country has now too fatally experienced its error, and would wish to receive back to her Arms, her justly incensed children.—But I am afraid to no purpose. This recent example should, it might, be supposed, serve as an awful Lesson to prevent future innovations upon the Liberty of the Subject, but I am concerned to say, that the first Jewel in the Japan Musnhud, a Province in the other Hemisphere, is now fast verging to destruction, by simular Conduct. Certain Mandarines, who were appointed as a check, and counterpoize, to lawless, Arbitrary Power, could not long resist the too alluring and facinating baits of place, and contracts.—A coalition soon took place between those worthy Guardians of the Laws, and the other Department of Government, the bargain was struck, and it was artfully given out that the Streets of a Principal City, were in a Ruinous state, and must be repair'd.—Under this Colour, and pretence a most enormous Tax is levied upon the only landed property the poor industrious Japanese possess, in opposition to, and without ever consulting the pleasure of a single individual.—Invention is wrecked to strike out Offices for Favorites and Dependants, and extravagant Salaries at the public Expence are allow'd, which would maintain in splendor a German Prince, and his Retinue. A Chinese who can scarce mutter ten Japanese words, received a Charte Blanch, and was besides appointed Chief of a learned Office, Risum teneatis Amici? The remonstrances and Petitions of the People (unfortunate in being so distant from the seat of Redress) are treated with mark'd contempt, and aggravating Insult. And the Act, has to the astonishment of every rationnal person in JESSO, received the Fiat of those very MAJESTRATES whose DUTY it was to protect the, Subject from Oppressio, and extortion; tho, it is notorious, that by the antient, as well as Modern Laws of JAPAN, no inferior Jurisdiction whatever can even remove an ancient Post, much less lay a heavy Tax without the desire, and free consent of a Majority of the Inhabitants of the City.—That such a Majority always name, and appoint the proper Officers, and Public Servants to be employ'd in their Service, and paid with their Money, and that there never was before a single instance of such an attempt to deprive them of that power with impunity.— Our Mighty King for attempting it about 133 years ago lost his Crown, and Life, and another was banished.—Is it not therefore strange, and unacountable, that after so many fatal examples, those Rulers, and Magestrates, should encourage, and sanctify such barefaced oppression, but it is to be hoped they will not escape the Iron feet of Justice, any more than they have the scourge of censure, the Eyes of the Japanese people are now open, and tho' distant the day of Public account, may at last arrive to settle a woeful reckoning. MAGNA CHARTA. ******************** MILITARY INTELLIGENCE Extraordinary. LIEUT Colonel HICKY is allowed by all the Scientifick in the art Military, to have made a very capital RALLY in a late engagement with the Confederates; The King's Troops the Right Wing of which was Commanded by Major General MESSINK, and the left Wing by Brigadier, General REED began a very furious Assault on the Out-Works of Lieut Colonel HICKY, who had strongly entrenched himself on the left Flank, in a very excellent Position to receive the Enemy, His front was covered by the great Tank, and his Rear defended by some works thrown up in Admiral Thornhills district; Lieut. Col. HICKY, expected to be much annoyed by a Battery, Openning upon him from the COURT HOUSE, which commanded his left Flank in which the Enemy had posted a formidable Corps of Scalpers and Riflemen in Black Uniforms, like the Prussian Hussars of Death, this Corps was distinguished by the name of the Lattitats Squadron, commanded by LORD POOLBUNDY; Lieut. Colonel HICKY (to use an Expression of that amiable Officer Major Sturgeon) made a most excellent disposition, securing himself upon all sides, was well prepared to receive the Enemy and in Order the more effectually to deceive them, Lt. Col. HICKY made a Feint retreat, hoping to draw them into an Ambuscade.—The Enemy relying on the Intelligence of their Spyes, Concluded Lt. Colonel HICKY's Ammunition was entirely expended, and that there was a Scarcity of Provisions in the Garrison, immagined that he would shortly be obliged to lay down his Arms, and surrender at discretion; but it appears that they were misinformed by their Emissaries.—Generals MESSINK and REED opened their Batteries on the 18th of November and made a very furious Assault, but met with as vigorous and unexpected a Repulse.—The Artillery of Lt. Colonel HICKY, under the direction of an experienced Prussian Officer, was serve'd with great spirit and Judgement, and played a most severe and hot Cannonade keeping up an incessant Fire of round and grape shot most terribly galled the Assailants, obliged them to give ground, and in great Confusion; The only stand the enemy made was at FORT PLOWDEN, near the POST-OFFICE, where a fresh Reinforcement being sent by the GRAND VIZIER, under Major Straw, coming to their assistance, covered their retreat, and saved them or it is thought Lt. Col. HICKY would have effectually cut off and destroyed the Main Body. The Right Wing which was Commanded by Major General MESSINK suffered the most in Killed and wounded, the GENERAL himself received several desperate wounds and Contusions, a very severe one on his Head, which has occasioned a Numbness ever since. A Cannon shot likewise carried away about 15 Pounds of the Fleshy part of his Posteriors.—Field Marshall Count DROZE (a valuable Veteran) being Wounded in the beginning of the Action, clapped Spurs to his Horse, and Galloped off the Field to Cossimbuzar; Brigadier General REED's division has suffered extremely, the BRIGADIER HIMSELF was so Scare'd by the Unexpected fury of Lieut. Col. HICKY's Artillery, that he abandon FORT MONITOR, and was obliged to be carried off the Field of Battle in a very UNSAVORY condition, various are the

conjectures, as to the Causes of the Ill success of the Kings Troops under Ge'ln MESSINK, who had the Commanding post, and every advantage in their favour, encouraged also by the Alliance of the GRAND VIZOR who viewed the Battle seated on his Elephant, their defeat is attributed solely to the inferiority of their Artillery which was very feebly served under Brigadier General REED who undertook the direction of it.— A Captain Kerr formly in the American service, was engaged as a BOMBARDIER and is allowed when Sober to be a very excellent Officer. Captain's O'Suez, and Honey Bag with a Battalion of Loyal Free Masons formed a Corps de Reserve, the only Officer of Ability was little Captain TURBAN CANTALINO (of Chandernagore) who commanded a Batallion of Light Infantry; He suggested several capital Manauvres, but the whole Failed thro' the confusion and stupidity of their Commanders, the advanced Guards and Picquets of each party are daily skermishing, Recruits, Artillery, and Stores, are daily arriving, in their respective Camps, they continue beating up for Volunteers—Both Armies are shortly expected to take the Field again, and a Bloody Campaign is likely to ensue. Extract of a Letter from an Officer with Col. Pearce's Detachment. WE are now on the Banks, of the Soubanaricane, and opposite to us (we are well inform'd) that there is fifteen hundred Mahratta Horse watching our Motions.—The certainty of this made Captain Curfy, previous to our arrival here throw up a strong Breast Work in front of His Camp.——Col. P——, gives us damn'd long Orders, and a deal of useless trouble, but He's in some measure to be forgiven, for placing him as Commanding Officer of a great Detachment—was putting him out of his Sphere—and He's so Opinionated that I am well inform'd, He never once advised with Majors Edmonson or Blain, who are allowed to be two of the most experienced, and best Officers in the service. We form on the Parade two deep, and proceed in that manner, on the line of March, you who know what marching is, can easily conceive what an enormous line, six Regiments of Sepoys must make Marching, two and two (New Gate Fashion) and to Crown all, we march with unfix't Bayonets, and O! miserabile dictu! the Artillery brings up the Rear,—Risum teneatis Amici!—It will be needless for me to make any comments upon what I have wrote you, as I consider myself writing to a Veteran Officer—A Man who has been bred to Arms, under a Generals Joe, Smith, &c. &c. Fellows who knew how to Command. In my next Letter I will tell you of his disposition of the Baggage on the line of March, and of his Buzzar Regulations, all of which are entirely new and His own. Extract of a Letter from an Officer of Colonel Camac's Detachment, dated Sippere 22d. January 1781. YOU will hear of our having taken the Town of Seppere, near which we have been laying these two Months, we had been endeavouring to persuade the Rajah to enter into an alliance with us, and receive a Garrison of our Troops into his Fort, it being very conveniently situated for keeping up our Communication with the Gohud Country, and Gualier, but he would not be persuaded, and last Friday a Battery was erected against the place, a Breach was made in the course of the Day, and on Saturday morning at day break we stormed the place and carried it. One Officer only has been slightly wounded, and 8 or 10 Sepoys at most killed, all the valuables had been carried off some time before, nothing was found in it but a little Grain, and about 50 Horses which are to be sold, and the produce divided among the Troops there is but little doubt now but we shall go forwards.—Ambagee the Mahratta General with 8 Guns and 10,000 men is within 20 Coss of us, parties of his people come Plundering our Cattle, and supplies almost ev'ry day. Camp at Dantoon on the borders of the Mahratta Country 4th Feb'y 1781. To Mr. HICKY. SIR, I Have now the pleasure to acknowledge the Receipt of the parcel of Papers, which you have sent by your Harcarahs, and which have proved very entertaining to me, as well, as to the rest of the Officers in Camp, who have purchased a Number of them, as will appear to you by the Money the Bearer has collected for them 51 8. Rupees. Your Gazettes are so entertaining they have met with universal applause, amongst the Officers of our Detachment, our Col. seems to be a little disconcerted, and our approach towards the Mahrattas begins already to opperate upon him, It is true He has a great Number of Red Coats, able Officers, who for their own Honor, and the Honour and interest of the Company will support him should we come to an Action with our Enemies. We march to morrow for Jellasore, and in a few days after, we cross the River into the Mahratta Country, and proceed streight for Cuttock, which will determine whether the Mahratta Army there, are our Friends, or foes.—At present they are undetermined which side to take. To Mr. HICKY, Printer of the Bengal Gazette. SIR, I Wonder much that you have never heard the particulars of an Earth quake, we had lately at this Settlement, which has almost entirely pulled down the House alloted by the Company for their Chief, it happened some Months ago, and there has constantly been found tumulous motions ever since to the great fear of both great and small, for as the poor people say, who have but indifferent Houses, that if the motion shou'd return so violent as to pull down the Government House, how must their habitutins be brought about their Ears, and most likely will bury many in the ruins, report says that the Marajah has offered, if the Company's House, should tumble down, to indemnify them, by building another in its stead,—But, many think that it will not be in His power, let His intentions be ever so good, as he has not yet sufficient knowledge of English Architecture, to build a House in their taste, and skilful People say, that the fall of the Old House will, if it happens, bring along with it great Ruin to the Company.—It's true, they say, some of the materials wanted changing, and that by a few repairs it might have stood, many Years; however it seems the Company have fallen on a Plan of Building, all new Houses, and letting the Old ones come down, and that there is a penalty annexed to changing any of the materials or ever repairing the old ones. From your constant Reader, and humble Servant. GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS. Patna Feb'y 1st. 1781. To the Printer of the Bengall Gazette. AS I have of late been a stranger to your paper through the prohibition laid on its circulation by Dawk, I therefore rather than, run the risque of bringing any friend of mine, to be suspected by Govern't for circulating the hated thing I got a friend to send them by an opportunity that offered of a Boat coming up this Length, as it seems orders has not yet, been issued to the custom master, to hinder its being circulated that way however if you think that publishing this in your Paper, wou'd furnish a hint, where by Peons might be stationed at some part of the River to search all the Boats that comes up, for the Paper and stop its exportation that way, I say in that case you are to use your pleasure whether to publish this altho' a testimony of my congratulating you on the singular Notice that has been taken of you (who is but a Mite) by the greatest Men in this Country, and it is wonderful, what a singular expedient, they fell on, to stifle the productions of a Worm, while they in the depth of their consummate skill in policy, suffer a number of vagrant Frenchmen, to desperse themselves over the whole Country who will be ready the first opportunity of taking up arms against such scoure Gentlemen in power but what of suffering frenchmen, to go where they choose these poor fellows, cannot hurt us, says a bold fellow over the bottle, while we have Fort William, no, let us restrain such a fellow from publishing his weekly begubrations, this if we can effect it, will do us honor, when it reaches the ears of our Honorable Employers;—This insolent fellow, who wou'd not ask leave of us, who ought to be looked on, as the sole spring from whence all others are to have motion, while at the same time, if the poor Printer of the Bengal Gazette had been as submissive as Grizel, and Nimmock, His Mouth wou'd have been muzzelled like theirs, and we should at this day, only regarded his Paper, as useful on a certain occasion where as I am told that the Bengall Gazette, from its first publication is now very carefully bound, and makes part of Gentlemens libraries, and when they are troubled with any of the violet symptoms mentioned in some of the papers, the Original Bengal Gazette is immediately taken up as it contains the Elixer of mirth, if not of long Life. Yours, RUFF JUNIOR. Patna Feb'y 4th 1781. The following is the Inscription on a Monument to the Memory of Vdmiral Watson in Westminster Abbey. TO the Memory of Cha's Watson Vice Admiral of the White Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Naval Forces in the East Indies,——Who died at CALCUTTA the 16 August 1757,——In the 44 Year of his Age. The East India Company in grateful Testimony of the signal advantages which they owe to his Valour, Honesty and prudent conduct, caused this Monument to be

...Under neath are the following words. Calcutta Freed January 11 1757 Chandernagore taken March 23 1757. Gereah taken February 13 1756. While these Honours are paid to the Admiral Watsons Memory in En-gland, his Tomb in Calcutta remains with-out an Inscription, and is lately converted into a Rack shop and B----dy House-------a specimen of the Divine Enthusiasme of Eastern Piety (quoted by Sterne. ***************** Extract of a Letter from Amedabad to Mayor CAMAC dated 23d December. I Sit down to inform you of the sur-render of Baseen to our Friend General Goddard, that Fortress capitulated after a Cannonade of two days, on the 11th inst. The terms have not yet come to hand, I have the pleasure to acquaint you that this impor-tant and no less glorious Conquest was obtained, with a very small loss, by the great attention and humanity towards the Troops carrying on the Works. We have also received News of a very a-larming Nature from Europe over-land. The following is an extract of a letter from the Council at alleppo. "I have advices from London to the 16th of June, by Express. I rejoice to acquaint you that by the vigilance of Government, Peace and Tranquility is restored in this City, it would take up much time to describe the de-vastation it has experienced, by the mob, who under pretence of opposing Popery have since the 2d. Inst. committed outrages of a diabolical tendency, they have burned the Romish Chapels and almost every one of their Inhabitants, New-Gate, and all the Prisons (the Felons were let loose upon the Public) many Capital Houses and Lord Mansfields. I could wish that the military power had been sooner called to quell such unnatural Riots Lords George Gorden and Mr. Rush, the Promoters of this disorder are secured in the Tower. News across the allantick cannot be at a stand, I congratulate you on the surrender of Charles Town South Carolina, on the 12th of may with all its dependencies, ship-ping in the Harbour, and the American General Lincoln's to his Majestys Arms under the Command of General Sir Henry Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot. I will de-sire the Gentlemen of Constantinople to send you the Gazettes, on the 12th may Major General Lessie took possession of the Town we have taken seven General Officers and ten Commodores to Continental Regiments and 3 Battalions of Artillery together with the Town and Country Militia French and American Seamen, taken in all about 6000 Men in Arms. The Fitular Deputy Gov. Council and civil Officers are also prisoners 4 stout frigates and several Armed Vessels with a great number of Boats and four hundred pieces of Cannon. Letters from Cyprus and Scanderoon mention that Loronzine of a Venitian Mer-chant Ship, who arrived at those places a few days ago has given out that on his depar-ture from Leghorn which was the 16th ult. he had as news received that Admirals Geary, Barrington, Darely, Digby, and Sir John Ross, with a fleet of 28 Ships of the Line had taken and destroyed 30 Span-ish Ships of War near Gibralter. If this proves true it will be a very great stroke and we hope the next Letters from Lon-don will confirm. I have seen an Extract of the Lon-don Gazette dated the 25th of May, in which there is a copy of a Letter from Admiral Sir George Rodney, to the Lords of the Admiralty, in which he informs them, that he came up with the French Fleet under the Count De Guishon, and engaged him on the 17th April off Martinzes, and to use Sir George's own expression, the French may have been said to be compleatly peat, tho' from the crippled condition of his Fleet, and particularly his own Ship the Sandwich) which bore the brunt of the Action, he could not pursue them, Sir George says that the French bore away under the Island of Guardeloup, and our Fleet cruized of Port Royal to intercept the Enemy in their return, as it is the only place they can repair their damag. By accounts of a Letter dated from Holand, it mentions that the above Fleet has had a second Engage-ment, in which the French Admiral Guishon was killed, and his Fleet total-ly dispersed. Without attending to the probability of your having already had the accounts I will proceed to inform you of the si-tuation of every thing as far as I am acquainted with them, in the first place, Gen'l Goddard is appointed a Brigadier, and Commander in Chief of Bombay with an extraordinary power. The Army at Baseen consists of four Bengal Battalions one Madras Batalion of Eu-ropeans, and a Madras Battalion of Se-poys, Col. Hartlay within Nine Miles with four Bombay Battalions, and a Battalion of Europeans, Major Forbes at at Surat in Command of the Guzerat with two Bengal Battalions under Cap-tain Erieg at Gennau two Bombay Bat-talions at Surat, and the Detachment consisting of eight Companies, and some Artillery. By the last Letter from Surat the Major was preparing to March to Mandaere on the Banks of the Taptee, Captain Earl has also Marched, but I believe only with an intention to amuse the Enemy, I find there is a body of 6000 Manrattas encamped within fifteen Coss off Soungon this you have as far as I can learn the estate of affairs in this Quarter of India, I began to think that the Report of Col. Brarthwaits having defeated Hyder is a political fib, but I hope Sir Eyre Coote will pay Mr. Hyder in full for his wontanly entering into a War with us, He the Cenera has arrived with 500 Europeans Infantry and two hundred Artillery, nine Battalions of Sepoys have marched by Land for the Carnatic and I am glad to find that the Bengal Government is determined to leave no stone unturned to overset Hyder effectually. Amadabad 23d December 1780. Colonel Camac has got Possession of seve-ral small Forts together with a Capital Province and if the Mahratta will stand, we may soon expect to hear of him they have commenced Hostlities against him. A R R I V A L S. 13th Ship Favourite Rich'd Packs from China, Do. Ship Nova Rozario Joachim Joze Fargaes from China, Do. 15th Snow Elionera Rob. Sands from China, Do. Chalupa Signora Esperanca Joze Beaz Goncalous Portugues from Do. D E P A R T U R E. 13th Ship Floyer Joseph Hannah for Madras. ***************** Mrs. M A N N. BEGS Leave to acquaint the La-dies and Gentlemen of the Presi-dency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, im-ported by the Ship Rumbold. N. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes. To be S O L D. 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 be-tween Cosseypore Bridge and Barnagore. For particulars enduire as above. Mr. GREGORY CALDAR. Armenian Merchant. BEGS Leave to acquaint the La-dies and Gentlemen of the Set-tlement, that He is just brought from China, a good and Elegant Assort-ment of China goods, which will be ready to be exposed to sale on Satur-day next, at that Large Godown in the China Baazar, lately Occupied by Mr. Wittit, and opposite to Mr. Cha's Eaton Attorney at Law. As He is a stranger in the Settlement and obliged to leave it in a short time He flatters himself, the Ladies and Gentlemen will not be displeased at His repuesting Ready Money, and Sicca Rupees. Calcutta 17th Feb'y THE MACOA CAPTAIN. BEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta, that his China Cargoe will be exposed to sale on Monday next the 19th Inst, at the House lately Occupied by Mr. Bagshaw, near Mr. Barretto's. As He is a Stranger and will soon leave the Settlement, He hopes the Ladies and Gentlemen will not be displeased at his requeiting Ready Money, and Sicca Rupees. Wednesday 14th Feb'y 1781. 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. TURNBULL, MAC'INTYRE and DAWLEY, BEG leave respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settle-ment, that they have imported on the Rum-bold, an elegant Assortment of China Goods, which they will expose to sale as soon as they can be landed, and proper notice given of the place and commencement of the Sale. Calcutta, Februnry 8th 1781. Acknowledgments to Correspondents. ANTIGALICUS' Letter was half composed and would have been pub-lished this week, had not a part of the copy been burn't by accident, hopes the Author will be so obliging as to send his servant for it, that He may see what is deficient, and hopes he will be so kind as to make up the deficiency, and return it, for publication. A correspondant, Damon, and many more that we have not room to acknow-ledge, are all received, and will be duly attended it.

[COLUMN 1] POET's CORNER. Mr. HICKY, S I R, IF you think the prefixed Poem worthy of a place in your next Paper, by inserting it you'll oblige. A Correspondent. AN E L E G Y. On the much lamented Death of Capt. Panton. YE Meek eyed Powers, who graver themes inspire, Deep wrapt in thee, instruct my strains to flow, In solemn sadness, let the dirgeful lyre Proclaim the accents, of Britannia's woe. Sad was the Tale, and solemn, was the found, Which fame has wafted, from a distant shore, Britannia cried, and felt the poignant wound Let Gallia triumph——Panton is no more. Each fairest wreath, cull'd from the Field of fame, Each manly virtue, emulous entwin'd To weave the chaplet, that adorn'd his Name, And form'd the godlike structure of his mind. By no false Badge, at Price of virtue bought, No venal Orders rays, emblazon'd o'er, Pure Honor's star, was the reward He sought, He fought, He conquered, and He wish'd no more. A Monarchs smile, a Ministers applause, Seem'd empty pursuits, to his firm staid soul, 'Twas His to vindicate his Country's cause, And all his Country's wishes to controul: This envy viewing from th' envenom'd cell, Where hatching mischief pale, she brooding lay, To distant climes, directs his envied sail, The willing sails, the accurs'd behests obey. But see the surly Tempest bleakning rise! The Angry GOD of Ocean's reign alarm'd. The shatter'd bark, but half its rage defies, And reaches Port, dismantled and disarm'd. In this lorn state with deep regret he views, The daring insults, of Britannia's foes, His spirit sicken'd at the dire abuse Of British power, and sunk into repose— Soft be the spot, and sacred be the grove, Where'er thou slumber'st on Mallaya's Coast Long shall the tears of passing Britons prove, The Gallia's terror, and Britannia's boast. Mrs. M A N N. BEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that she has moved to a house at the back of the bord 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. [COLUMN 2] 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. TO LETT. A House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, for further particulars please to apply to the proprietor, 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 &c. All Gentlemen favouring Mr. Harvey with their Commands, may depend upon his exerting every endeavour to give them satisfaction. 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. 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. 5 6 ELOPED. FROM the service of his Mistress, a slave Boy aged twenty Years, or there abouts, pretty white or Colour of Musty, tall and slinder, 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. [COLUMN 3] 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. Messrs. HUGGINS, and O'DONNELL, BEG leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the settlement, that they have purchased the China Cargo just arrived in the Betsey, and exposed it to Sale at their new Ware-House opposite to Doctor Cambell's. Calcutta February 10th, 1781. 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 SOLD. A Handsome neat Charriot compleatly fitted up for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Simpson and Mitchell Coach Makers near Mr. Dacre's House. ALL PERSONS. WHO have any legal claims or demands on the Estate of Mr. Andrew Hierny'e deceased formerly intearims Chief of the Danish settlement, at Frederic nagore 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. Borger Judge of the inferior Court of Judicature at Tranquabar, and Administrator of the Estate and Effects of the said Mr. Andrew Hierny'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. 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. [FOOTER] CALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY.