Saturday 31 March 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. 62 From Saturday March 24th to Saturday March 31st 1781. No. X The Debate and Arguments which passed in the House of Commons relative to the appointing LAIRD MAC LEOD over the Heads of every ENGLISH Lt. Colonel in the Army to the Command in India, an appointment which his Lairdship has done such fignal honour to, aided by the assistance of his Brother Highlander General Munro.—Here follows the Debate. MR. THOMAS TOWNSEND was very severe on the partiality shewn to the SCOTCH, in every department of the state more particularly the Military.—He instanced among many glar'ing proofs, the calling an Officer, (Laird Mc'Leod) from foreign service and placing him over the heads of the whole respectable body of Lieut-Colonels in the army—A man who was unknown and without any other merit here, but that of having appeared in arms and in the field against the King of England his lawfull sovereign in 1745. The Lord Advocate of Scotland Mr. Dundas, replied, and of course justified administration in recalling a worthy Nobleman Lord Mc'Cleod (the officer alluded to)—Whose Family Mr. Dundass said was highly honourd in Scotland, and who had the power of calling forth a body of as brave Lads as any in the high lands——He acknowledged that while a youth (with his Father the Earl of Cromatie) he was present in the Rebellion in 1745.—He was then 18 and having for his Fathers Delinquency lost the family Estate by forfeiture (tho' since restored) he was obliged to seek a Livelihood abroad by arms—And was a worthy object of his Majesties Clemency and ENCOURAGEMENT in the opinion of the Lord Advocate of scotland. The Scotch solicitor Gen'l, Wedderbourne. Spoke to nearly the same effect—This call'd up Mr. Bing of hertfordshire. Mr. Bing said he paid no regard to the opinions of Gentlemen (whatever their received abilities might be) who endeavoured to explain away the authority and meaning of a direct Act of Parliament relative to the Union with Scotland—Professional Men Mr. Bing added were never wanting, ready to justify the most atrocious Acts of Government, even to the establishment of arbitrary Power. If the number of Scotch Peers to fit in the Hauts of Lords were limited to 16, and the number of Scotch Members in the Lower House to 45, the same system and argument must be evidently implied with respect to all the other departmens of Government equally important, and full as confidential both the necessity and reasons of those limitatious expressed in the said act, were manifest, and the propriety aparent viz. The very small proportion of the National Taxes paid by that whole Kingdom, not equalling those paid by the single County of Middlesex.——The English were excluded from holding Scotch Appointments, and it was surely very proper that such exclusion should exist.——It could never be the Design of the Union of the Nations that England should be a sufferer by the Connection or feel the smalest degree of inferiority or know a subserviancy which they never knew, felt, or acknowledged before.—Mr. Bing further said that He both reporbated and Laugh'd at the present shadow of Loyalty, which was nothing but a political stroke of cunning in our Neighbours on the other side of the Tweed to provide for their Needy Relations at the expence of ENGLISH TREASURE, and ENGLISH COMMON SENSE. Lord Shelburne's speech which occasion'd the Duel between his Lordship, and a Mr. Fullertoon a Scotchman, and a person who was also in the last Rebellion.—In our next with the Solemn congratulatory address of the City of Londan to his Lordship on the occasion and his Lordships answer. Yours, The new North Briton No. 1. For the good of the MISSION. THE REVEREND Padre Kiernander Missionary, having by a late Advertisement in Mess's Reed's and Messink's MONITORIAL CAZETTE, informed the Public that he had commenced the Business of PRINTING in all it's various branches, by which it appears, that a part of the TYPES sent out on the behalf of the Mission. to assist the Pious design of propogating the Gospel in Foreign Parts, are now employed in Printing Warrant's, Summon's, WRITS of Lattitats, and special Capias'—Those Blister Plaisters of the Law,—And furthermore, forgetfull of the Reverence due to our most Holy Religion—the Sanctity of his peculiar function, and the confidence reposed in his Evangelic piety by the Gospel Society in London. Mr. Kiernander has sold or disposed of part of the said consecrated Types, to Mr. Messink of the Play House in order more effectually to enable him to accomplish (with the Blessing of the Sublime,——I ask pardon for the mistake. I mean the S—— C——l) the ruin and destruction of Mr. HICKY, and his innocent Family.——That Man whose Eve of Life is fast verging to the shaddow of Death——whose Silver Head bows down Loaded with the Blossoms of the Grave, and whom the Sepulcher is already yawning to close upon—that such a Man, and in so sacred a function should be influenced by any considerations.—Much less those of FILTHY Lucre and detestable avarice, to do so mean, and un-neighbourly a Deed toward Mr. HICKY as to sell these Types to aid the meanest, partial, and most ungenerous of purposes.——But this in fact has been the Case.—and such the obligation Mr. HICKY lays under (as an industrious and struggling NEIGHBOUR) to the Charitable good will of this Pious SAMARITAN Mr. Kiernander. Mr. HICKY trusts this preamble will be a sufficient Apology in the minds of all men of free spirit and Candour (however limitted the number in this corrupt and venal Soil) for the publishing an Original Letter of Mr. Kiernanders Viz. (His own Public Letter as a Missionary) to the Society in London for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign parts, the Letter will speak for itself. Mr. HICKY does not enquire what is the amount of Captain Griffiths Property, left as a Legacy to the said Society, In the hands of Mr. Kiernander——nor does Mr. HICKY ask with what propriety Mr. Kiernander could Solicit Money from a Charitable Fund in England toward Erecting what is call'd his CHURCH near the Great Tank, nor by what right or authority He could presume to Offer the same for sale, or Hire, to the Governor and Council of Bengal, (altho' refused by them)—Nor does Mr. HICKY Enquire what the Annual Proffits and advantages of the said Church have been to Mr. Kiernander since its Erection, or whether it has proved more—or equally: profitable, as the Building of Godowns, or Ware-Houses on Holy consecrated Public Ground; to be occupied without scruple, by the pious, and very immaculate Board of Trade, Mr. HICKY would only ask the Pious, and Learned ECCLESIASTIC's who do so much Honor to the Pulpit, of Calcutta, whether the Church Dues, and fees &c. arrising from the said ECCLESIASTICAL FARM do not of Legal right belong either to the ORPHAN FUND,——or to the joint CAPITAL STOCK of the CHARITABLE SOCIETY, with whose Property the said Church was Built and for whose sole use the Legacy left by Captain Griffith was intended and does intirely belong, together with many other Legacies of a Simular kind which have Lapsed to the present INCUMBENT within these last 15 or 20 Years.— Mr. HICKY now Subjoins Mr. Kiernander's Letter to the Gospel Society, Prefaced by the following few words from the New Testament, a MOTTO well suited to the occasion. "Out of thine mouth shall thou be condemn'd" "and there shall arrise many wolves in Sheeps Cloathing &c. &c. devouring widdows, " Houses &c.—Whose GOD is their Belly—"Prefering Filthy Lucre to Godliness." "These Evils must come, but woe be to "the Man thro' whom they come." "And Nathan said unto David" THOU Art the Man. THE Reverend Mr Kiernander, in a Letter dated 31 Dec. after acknowledging the manifold Mercies which he has experienced for upwards of 58 Years, proceeds to acquaint the SOCIETY that the Word of GOD has been preached every Sunday Morning, first to the Portuguese and afterward to the English Congregation; to the former of whom Prayers have been read and the Catechism expounded in the Afternoon. The Reverend Mr. de Silvestre has been a great Help to him in the Portuguese, in which Language he continues to preach and catechize: And their Labours have not been in vain. The Rev. Mr. Da Costa, of whose Arrival at Calcutta and public Abjuration Mr. Kiernander transmitted an Account in his last, has at different Times preached in the Morning and catechized in the Afternoon to the Portuguese Congregation: And having thought good to enter into the holy State of Matrimony, he was accordingly

on 23d Nov. married to one Marcella, a Widow of 28 Years of Age, born of Dutch Parents at Siam, where she formerly lived, and whither Mr. Da Costa proposes to return as soon as an Opportunity offers; having resided several Years in that Place, and being acquainted with many of the Natives, who are Papists; but of whom he conceives Hopes that, as soon as they are informed of the true Christian Religion, they will gladly embrace it. In the Month of July 1769, there arrived at Calcutta a Popish Priest from Goa, who with the rest of the Popish Priests at Calcutta, pretended to be authorized to excommunicate the Rev. Mr. de Silvestre, and wrote him a Letter, demanding of him an Answer within 24 Hours, to the several Charges which they laid against him. Accordingly he returned them an immediate Answer, which he requested them to read publicly in their Church. But as he did not expect they would comply with his Request, he distributed himself several Copies of it to the People in Town. Since this Time he has heard nothing from the Popish Priests; and his Answer to them being made public has produced some good Commotions among those of better Understanding. The Building of the Church has been continued, tho' slowly; for, just as it was going to be covered in, they had the Misfortune to lose the Architect: And as Mr Kiernander has not since met with any one whom he could employ in surveying the Work, he has been obliged to give close Attendance to it himself. The Roof however is finished and the Steeple pretty far advanced, and it was supposed the Whole would be completed in Six Months. As he has made some Alterations in the original Plan, he intends to send another by the next Conveyance. The whole Expence of this Building is defrayed by the Rev. Mr. Kiernander, except a few Benefactions which he has received to the amount of S. R. 1817 : 9 : 3. 116 Boys are instructed in the School; of whom 20 are entirely maintained by the Town Charity; 5 others are entirely maintained; 78 Out-Scholars who enjoy Instruction, Books, &c. at the Expence of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge; 13 Out-Scholars who pay for their Instruction. The School masters continue as before. The Congregation has been increased by the Addition of 49 Souls; viz. Children baptized 23 Adults baptized 4 Converts from Popery 22 5 Couple have been married, and 4 Persons buried. The Communicants in the Portuguese Congregation are 53 Ditto in the English 98 Ditto in the German 5 Among the Adult Persons who have been baptized, is one Thomas, of the Bengal Natives, aged 24 who has made so good a Proficiency in the Portuguese Tongue, and in the Knowledge of the fundamental Truths of Religion, that he has, since the Month of October 1769, been made use of as a Catechist to those of the Bengal Cast, to whom he is able, from the Portuguese, to explain the Doctrines of Christianity in their own Language. Another is a Chinese from Canton, a Seafaring Man aged 22; who is willing to settle at Calcutta. The other two are Women of the Bengal Cast; the one aged 20, the other 16. Among the Popish Converts is one Antonio Scaffuery from Leghorn, who has resided at Calcutta 29 Years, and is 59 Years of Age. He had for some time entertained Doubts concerning the Romish Religion, and now thanks God that he is come to knowledge of the Truth. The Rev. de Silvestre had for some time been engaged in translating the Catechism and some Prayers into the Bengal Language, and was very near finishing that usefull Piece. As the Arabic New Testaments and Psalters had been well received by the Mahometan Priests at Allahabad, Mr. Kiernander has sent thither all that remained in his Hands. His Bretheren at Tranquebar have from time to time, supplied him with Portuguese Books, which he has disposed of, as Occasion offered, to such as requested them. Those among the Portuguese Papists who understand English, and were desirous of reading the Bible, have been furnished with it; and he has the Pleasure to find that several sensible Men among them begin to think it necessary to make Enquiry after the Truth. THE SOCIETY have likewise received another Letter from Mr. Kiernander, dated 10th of Oct. 1770, together with a joint Letter, of the same Date, from him and the other two Executors of Captain John Griffin, deceased; who, by his will (an attested Copy of which they have sent inclosed) has bequeathed the Residue of his Estate to the New Church at Calcutta; directing that the yearly Interest be applied towards the Repairs of the said Church, and the Salaries of one or more Missionaries and Schoolmasters; and appointing the SOCIETY for promoting Christian Knowledge, in Conjunction with the Reverend the Director of the Orphan-House at Halle in Saxony, Trustees for the RIGHT Application of this Bequest. On this Occasion Mr. Kiernander has renewed his Request that two new Missionaries may be provided and sent out to Calcutta by the first Opportunity.—But this the SOCIETY have thought proper to postpone till they receive fuller Accounts with regard to this Legacy. They have however writ to Dr. Knapp, desiring him in the mean time to look out for two young Persons to be sent as soon as it shall be judged adviseable. Extract from a very spirited late speech of Lord Shelburne, relative to the Expected INVASION. " I Profess, I believe such is the spirit " of our very WOMEN in England that " if the Combat was left to them alone, " they would be equal to the Task of " driving the French out of this Kingdom " should they attempt to Invade us." AN Account of the Action fought the 10th September 1780, between the Army of Hyder Ally Cawn, and the Detachment of the English Army Commanded by Lt. Col. William Baillie near Conjavaram with some other particulars given by Col. Affar to the Governor of Goa. That so early as the seige of Pondichery, Hyder meditated an attack upon the Carnatic, and ever since that time, He has been Negotiating with the Soubah of the Decan and the Mahrattas for assistance since the month of April 1779, an Invasion of the Carnatic was determined upon, and became the common talk in Hyders Durbar, it is however imagined Hyder would not have ventured into a War with the English, had he not been promised a diversion on the Coast of Malabar, against the English settlements by a body of Troops from the French Islands and assured by the Poonah administration that they would continue the war against the English.—When Hyder approached the Gauts he halted and held many Councils with his principal Cawns whether he should enter the Carnatic or wait another season. They all disswaded him from war, except his Son Tippoo Saib, who urged the defenceless state of the Carnatic, and the difficulties which the English wou'd find in assembling their Army, Hyder himself was rather inclined to postpone his Invasion. until convinced by his sons Arguments, and assured by his Vackeel at Madras that the Government there had taken no measures to oppose him, nor thought of assembling the Army, He determined to comence Hostilities, and ordered his Horse to cross the Gauts. That Meer Saib with 12,000 Horse, and afterwards Tippoo Saib, with 2,000 Foot, 12 Guns, and 18,000 Horse, twice attacked Col. Baillie, but were repulsed with great loss, especially on the 6th of Sept. when the Action lasted for several Hours, and the loss fell principally upon Hyders best Troops. That most of Hyders Officers advised him to retreat as they feared the advance of the main Army of the English then at Conjeveram; But depending on his intelligence he advanced. He had an exact and constant intelligence of every thing that was done in the English Camp. He knew the hour that Col. Fletcher was to March to reinforce Baillie, the strength of his Force and that he had no Cannon. He made a masterly movement and must have inevitably have interupted Col. Fletcher's Detachment, had not Fletcher suspecting his Harcarrahs, changed his Rout, and taken a sweep to the right, by which he joined Col. Ballie without opposition. On the News of his junction Lally who Commanded Hyders Artillery went to him and advised so strenuously to Retreat, and recross the Paller, representing the inevitable destruction that must fall upon his Army, should he get between two Fires that he appeared to approve of the measure. When two Harcarrahs came from Conjeveram, and assured him that the English Army was still there, this appeared so extraordinary to Lally, that they suspected they were betrayed by their Harcarrahs, and still urged the necessity of carrying off his Guns, and Infantry, but Hyder determined to advance, and attack Col. Baillie, he ordered a Body of Irregular Cavalry to amuse the Army at Conjavaram. Early in the Morning of the 10th they were in sight of Baillies, Detachment marching in Columns towards Conjavaram, and soon after sun rise, Hyder brought 57 Pieces of Cannon to bear upon him, and attacked him on all sides, by his Cavalry, supported by his regular Infantry, and European Corps Col. Affar says, that altho' the Artillery made great Havock in the square, and altho' 30,000 Horse repeatedly charged, drove on by threats, encouraged by promises, and led by his most determined Officers, supported by 30 odd Battallions of Sepoys, they made not the smallest impression but that the Column continued marched on with firmness and Regularity. He says he saw our Europeans and Seapoys repeating presenting and Recovering as if they had been Manoeuvering when on a Parade, and shew'd a face (his expression was) that would have done credit to any Troops in Europe.—Repulsed in every attack numbers of his best Horse Killed and many more wounded his Infantry obliged to give way, Hyder began to think of a retreat, a movement which Baillie made to the Right, evidently shewing that he meant to attack the Enemy's Artillery and Center, Hyder still more apprehensive of the issue of the Battle, he consulted Lally who told him a retreat was then too late, that the Army from Conjavaram was properly advancing in his rear, and that he had no option, but to endeavour by their Artillery and Cavalry to break the Detachment This Instant two Tumbrils, one on his Front and the other in the right blew up, and made large openings in both lines, on which Meer Saib with the Mogul, and Fanoor Cavalry made the first impression. They were followed by the Elephants and more Horse which completed their overthrow. The Sepoys amounting to better than four Battallions were shortly cut to Pieces Col. Baillie altho much wounded rallied the Europeans and once more formed them in a square with this handful of men he gained the Eminence of a small rising Ground on the Plain, where without ammunition and most of his people wounded he resisted and repulsed thirteen seperate attacks, but fresh Bodies of Cavalry continually pouring in they were broke without giving way; and this Officer says, he saw many of our Europeans desperately wounded raising themselves from the Ground to receive the Enemy on their Bayonets.

Hyder disgraced this Victory by the manner in which he treated his Prisoners. — Col Baillie was stripped and brought before him, wounded in three places, Hyder quite intoxicated with success exulted over him with un[ILL]dier-like Cruelty which the other retorted with such spirit and contempt, that Col. Assar says, he apprehended Hyder would have been exasperated to an act of fatal Barbarity on him. Extract of a Letter from an Officer in Col. Carmacs Detachment Dated Camp at Sarounge 25th Feb. 1781. WE have Advanced thus far from Sepparee with pretty good Success, Attended daily by the Mahrattas with whom we skirmish. They for our Baggage, and we to Defend it; But nothing of any Consequence has yet been done. — The Enemy begin to Collect in a large body at and about Bilsa (so famed for good Tobacco) about 15 Coss from us on the Bopaul Road. We are but ill able to Defend our Baggage for want of Cavalry. One of the Futty Gurr, Regiments would inable Us to March with security. We think ourselves able to Fight, and beat any Force that can at present be brought against Us, but we cannot bring them to an Engagement till it is intirely agreeable to themselves, which seems by no means the Case tho they can, and do, Harass Us daily for want of sufficient Body of Cavalry. The few we have under the Command of Lt. Wilson behaved, as Gallantly and render as much service as could possibly be expected from so small a number. C A L C U T T A. The following Promotions has taken place. I N F A N T R Y. Lieut's. promoted to the Rank of Captains. CHARLES H. Palmer, Wm. Scott, Tho's Earle, Rob't Blaire, James Wattson, Joud Moway, Charles Moor, Ralph Broome, Wm. Kirkpatrick, Richard Macan. Ensigns promoted to the Rank of Lieutenants. — Halcomb, John Wickins, Sam. Hederson Patrick Dunkan, John Morrison, Micheal Long, George Robertson, Rob't Morris, L. Burell, Gilbert Huggins, W. C. Alston, --Richardson, ---Hurst, --Clancey, A. Buros, E N G I N E A R S. Lieutenant promoted to Captain. Wm. Handerson. Ensigns to Rank as Lieutenants. John Garlton, Tho's Brown, Wm. Baily, Richard Humphreys, Tho's Bough, George Flemming, Ed. Golding. It is confidently reported that General Goddard on his March to Poonah, had a very desperate and contested Engagement with the Mahratta Army who were entirely routed and put to Flight; after suffering a Loss of above Ten Thousand Men Killed, Wounded, and taken Prisoners. ----- The same accounts say that He is now in the unmolested Possession of Poonah the Mahratta capital, and that the General and Officers and Men under him have shared immense sums of Money. We also hear that Col. Carmac who was surrounded by Madoogee Scindee, the Mahratta General, in his Quarter, and had no other Alternative but to extricate himself by a resolute attack on the Artillery, and Main Body of the Enemy, or lay down his Arms and submit himself to the Mercy of a Savage Race, succeeded in the former and has taken all their heavy Guns, Amunitions, stores Provisions &c. &c. It is confidently reported that Treaty of Marriage is on Foot and will speedily be concluded between Canvass Wealthy and the celebrated Hzoka Turban as an incontestible Proof that this Report is not without foundation, it is a certain Fact that her Guardian Cuddy Macbewell and her Cicisbeo Jacky Dandy, some time ago intimated to the Lover that he must either declare himself or totally refrain his visits to their Charge. He immediately offered a Carte Blanche and has since in consequence had free egress and regress, and is now daily seen with the haughty Fair One, in a Close Carriage on the Course where she holds her afternoons Levey — He is all of a sudden regenerated and now dresses entirely upon the Bon Ton. His Servants Liveries have changed their Complexion. — From plain Green they are now Orange turned up with Black and laced with silver. — To be short, we may say with the Song. "When Beauty doth its pow'er pursue, What can't a Charming Woman do. QUERE. Does not our amorous Hero's Pursuit prove him to be the most public spirited Man in this Settlement. During the violent Gale of Wind last Monday Night, a Vessel belonging to Mr. Pugh and Commanded by Capt. Mac'Intosh Foundered in the River, and is irrecoverably lost, several other Vessels were drove from their Moorings, and much Damage sustained amongst the small craft. P U B L I C N O T I C E. LOST on the Course last Monday evening, Buxey Clumsey's Heart whilst he stood simpering on the Foot Step of Hzoka Turban's Carriage. As it is supposed to be in her possession, she is desired to return it immediately or to deliver up her own as a proper Acknowledgement. L O S T. LAST Monday Evening in an Eddy-wind on the Race Ground, a Lady's Hatt, and Feather, she was in Company with a Gentleman in a Pheaton, which she drove, and both her hands being employed in the management of two unruly Horses, there was no Possibility, of her saving her Hatt, unless she Neglected the more refined and delicate amusement of the Whip which she could by no means think of doing. Whoever has found such a Hatt, and will bring it to the female driver, in modest Ally, near the Esplanade, shall receive a Reward of two Gold Mohurs. B O N M O T A COURTIER being in Company the other evening was desired to give his Toast and upon which he gave the Great MOGUL. — But not Seing it go round he asked where he stuck. — Upon which a Gentleman lately arrived from the MOUSSEL and who sat next him, drinking off his Glass, very coldly replied, at nothing by G——d. D E P A R T U R E S. March 27th Ketch Nymph Tho's Thomson, Coast of Mallay, Do. Ship Gocoldutt. John Mitchell for Madras, 28th Sloop Mary, John Phillips for Do. 29th Snow Bengal Merchant, Benjamin Wood for do. Mr. HICKY. THE following Lines were spoken Extempore by a Clergyman, who with several, others were invited to Dinner at an Old Stingy Squire's in the West of England; it was thought he was (at that Time) a little Crackt, or He never would have had these, and it is well known he has never had any since. He ask'd this Divine to say Grace before Meat.; he did so, it was short, but suitable, after Meat he spoke these Words. "Thank God for this Miracle it is not less, "Tis like finding Manna in the Wilderness, "In the midst of Famine, we've found relief, "And seen the wonders of a Chine of Beef, "Chimnies have now smoak'd which never "did before, "And we have Din'd, where we shall Dine "no more." A Gentleman of Distinction in the Settlement (a man of Pleasure) being asked by his Friend his opinion of the present State of the Country replied. — The Constitution of B——l, and that of your humble servant were much alike both in a damned rotten Condition; though I must own added, he I have considerably the Advantage, for I have the assistance of Daniel Campbell an able Surgeon, whereas poor unhappy B--l by G--! is in the hands of Quacks. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT on the 30 day of April next will be sold on the Premises, by Public Auction, and to the highest Bidder, all that Capital upper roomed Messuage situated in the Kusaulce Baazar, late in the Occupation of John Evelyn, Esq. The House contains 5 Rooms, 2 Halls and a Verando above stairs with good lower apartments and uncommonly good Out-houses, Stabling, Coach-house &c. besides a row of Brick Boutique shops which terminates the Premises to the Eastward, the whole standing on One Begah and 17 Cottahs of Ground. The above Premises belong to the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased and stand Mortgaged for 18,000 C. Rs. and Interest from the 25th Nov. 1778. The Person who shall be the highest Bidder at the Sale must sign to an agreement evincing the Purchase, and must be at the expence of and procure his own Conveyances, and must Pay the Purchase Money on or before the 1st Day of June following. On which Payment being made, the Premises will be delivered up to him. The premises may be veiwed and the Title Deeds seen, by applying to Mr. Fred. Wilson the Administrator. To The P U B L I C, ALL Persons having Demands upon the Estate of the late Tho's Kirkman Esq. deceased, are requested to send an Account thereof to Mr. Fred. Wilson Administrator on or before the 1st Day of May next ensuing; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay in their respective Debts to Mr. Wilson as speedily as possible. A L L P E R S O N S, WHO have any demands on the Estate of Mr. William Justice deceased, are requested to send an account of them to Mr. James Miller one of the Executors. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to discharge their respective Debts, without delay. To The P U B L I C. ALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate of the late Lieut. James Patterson are desired to send in their Demands. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay their respective Debts to Mr. David Cuming Administrator to the said Estate, on or before the 1st day of May next. 4 1 To Be L E T T. A Lower-room'd House within a large Compound and proper out Offices near the Council Chamber. For particulars enquire at the PRINTING OFFICE. March 30th, 1781. Mess's HUGGINS and O'DONNELL. BEG Leave to imform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement that they have purchased the greater Part of Capt. Scot's and the whole of Capt. Gammage's Europe Cargoes, which are now exposed for Sale, at their New-Ware-house.

**Column 1** POET's CORNER. Mr. HICKY SIR HAVING regard for my Friend J. DURGEE's Literary Reputation, I some time ago gave him my advice to throw his Ink-Standish in the Face of the Muses, as these Gypsies have invariably frowned upon his address's. It was therefore with real pain I the other day, read in your excellent Gazette the last Work which has come off his Board. It is a piece of mere flimsey Linsey-Woolsey, like his own Coat, or party coloured motley pultah Chintz; and in order to make it up, he must have collected as many Remnants, Shreds, and Patches as a maker of Pincushions. Private admonition having had no effect upon him, I am resolved to try what public Rebuke will do, and as he has not deigned to hearken to Reason, let us make the experiment whether he will listen to Rhime. Patna 16th March. Castigator. FRIENDLY ADVICE TO J. DURGEE. DEAR JACK adhere to your own Trade, And let the Muse alone, Nature yet ne'er a Lover made, To charm with Skin and Bone. Thalia sportive Maid disdains, A cold embrace like thine, The Tragic vixen scorns thy pains, And so do all the Nine. Phœbus sworn foe to Midas' ears, Will thine most rudely pull; And when thy Love sick strains he hears, Cry thou'rt confounded Dull. Minerva thinks 'tis her own Owl, When thou attemp'st to soar; That arch-wag Herms d—ns his Soul, "He ne'er saw such a Bore." Since thou despis'd by all the Gods, And eke by all the Men; No longer with the world at odds, Persist to wield the pen. Sit cross legg'd on thy Board of TRADE, O'er Shreds and Remnants pore; Drive Emma W——m from thy head, And cease to crib any more. J O Y. JOY! thou impetuous Passion of the Soul! At whose Command extatic Pleasures rise; And heighten'd Transports o'er the Bosom roll, To captivate, t'enliven, and surprize! Hail! to the festive Train, kind Love and Mirth, And sweet good-nature smiling at thy Side! Hail every gay attendant at thy Birth, Thou life of nature, and her boasted Pride! Thou dost enrich Creation's brightest Charms! Thou bid'st the face of heav'n appear more gay! Thou guard'st the timid Mind from false alarms, Which, but for thee, would yield to Grief a Prey! 'Tis thine to chear the solitary Gloom, To soothe our griefs, and dissipate each care; To make a Wilderness like Eden bloom, And aid the Heart oppress'd by dark despair! Such are thy Gifts, and such thy magic Pow'r, Such Peace and Gladness does thy Presence give; Then deign to brighten every adverse hour, Bid Love and Harmony for ever live. Yet far be banish'd each licentious Joy! Tho' rank'd as such, 'tis of the baser kind; And too much Pain is temper'd with th' Alloy, To yield a Pleasure worthy of the Mind. When Mirth is rais'd at Piety's expence, Or mad Intemp'rance at the Feast presides When Pity bleeds, or mourns pure Innocence, True Joy's far distant, or with Blushes hides. Be mine the manly, gen'rous, social kind, That which Benevolence and friendship yield, Which ne'er grows faint, or palls upon the Mind, And carries conscious Virtue for it's Shield. Then come affection, Poverty, or Death, Their Force united can't my Peace destroy; And ev'n the Tyrant which arrest my Breath, Shall raise me to a state of endless joy! CALCUTTA, Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late PRINTER, to the HON. COMPANY. **Column 2** THOMAS ROBERTSON. BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that he has opened a Europe, and China Shop, next door to the Post-Office, where he sells all kind of Europe, and China Goods, Europe, and Country Liquors. Mr. Robertson begs leave to return his sincere thanks to the Public for the Great encouragement he has already met with and hopes for the continuance of their favours. Calcutta 24th. March 1781. 2 6. 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. 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 An's per Gallon wholesale, and one Rupee ten An's. 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. Mess. HUGGINS and O'DONNELL. RESPECTFULLY Beg leave to inform the Ladies, and Gentlemen of the Presidency, and of the several subordinate stations, that they have opened a new Ware-house to the Southward of the great Tank for the sale of all kinds of Europe and China Articles, of the first Quality, and on the most moderate Terms. That all Orders and Commissions from the Country shall be punctually, and attentively complied with, and that they will receive back any things not approved of on their arrival, (Claret, Porter, and Teas excepted, which are liable to Damage from the smallest inattention.) They would therefore wish that the Attorney at Calcutta of any Gentleman who favors them with their Commands, may see, and taste the latter Articles, before they are embarked, and reject them if not good. **Column 3** To be LETT. A House in the Loll Baazar belonging to Mr. Henry Grant, For further particulars please to apply to the proprietor. Mrs. MANN. BEGS Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that She has just received a neat Assortment of China Goods, imported by the Ship Rumbold. N. B. A great Variety of Madras, and Pulta Chintzes. To be SOLD. BY Mr. J. Andrews at the Library some exceeding good Claret Imported by the last Dutch Ship, at a very resonable 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 Calcutta, that their Investment of China Goods imported in the Rumbold, is now exposed to sale for ready Money, and upon the most reasonable terms, at the House formerly Occupied by Mr. Slight, near the Court House. FOR SALE by Mr. JONES. AT his House opposite Mess's. Guthrie and Wordies in the Rada Bazar a Choice assortment of Best Stone and common Blue and White China, which He retails single or by the dozen. A great variety of Painted Tea Sets and China Ware proper for clearing stores for Captains and Officers of Indiamen, Also Silks, Gauzes, Paunch linings for Coats &c. By the Piece or Yard. N. B. Orders from the Country duly executed. Calcutta March 16, 1781. WHEREAS. MR. FRANCIS BARABY Gunner of the Southampton Indiaman, Captain Lennox, did bring from England to this Settlement two years ago, a Box containing Pictures, directed for Mr. John Mac' Intyre at Canton in China. As it never came to hand, it is supposed that he left it with some Person, who thro' hurry of business or some other cause have forgot to forward it to China. This is therefore to give Notice, that whoever will bring, send, or give Intelligence where the said Box is to be found, to Mr. P. Mac' Intyre next the Court house, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble. Mr. OLDHAM. BEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of the setlement, 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 sels 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 receiv'd.