Saturday 17 November 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 November the 10th to Saturday November 17th 1781. [ No. XLIII ] Dialogue between Mr. Cozenwell the Con-tracter and his Wife. Continued from Number 39 MRS coz. HOW do you find yourself this morn-ing my dear. MR Coz. I am quite demolished I've had no sleep all the Night. MRS. Coz—I thought you had been asleep my love, you snored and groaned so horridly, for you did not—move, or once trun towards me the whole Night long, had I thought you had been awake, I would have cuddled you, and yeilded you some comfort. MR. Coz—What comfort can you yeild to a tortured mind. MRS. Coz.—My dearest love, what is it that tortures you now.—And yet I think the whites of your Eyes seems to be tinged with yellow, a sure symp-tom of the Bile, brought on by long fretting. MR. Coz—Bile, why I am full of Bile, and Biles both inside and out. MRS. Coz—What cause can you possibly have now my dear, for so much dis-tress of mind; as you seem to be affected with. MR. Coz—Sufficient I think, You might have observed for this week past and upwards, (excepting certain days) that I never Breakfasted at home. MRS. Coz—I have my dear, but, I could not conceive, the cause, and you know that I have made it an invaria-ble rule never, to be too inquisitive. MR. Coz—Why then I will tell you the Cause, You must know that I have been in hopes all this time past of get-ting the needless Contract. MRS. Coz—Is there a Contract of that Name. MR. Coz.—Hum thats immaterial, that must be all under the Rose. MRS. Coz—My dear I dont want to pry into peoples private affairs. Mr. Coz.—But as I observed before tho' I took some pains to bring matters to bear as well as possible, and also to keep the plan that was in agitation as secret as I could,—And from cir-cumstances thought I had some reason to think that not above three people in the Settlement new any thing about the matter,—but how great was my surprise when I was privately informed that the Jerry Wallah had got scent of it MRS. COZEN My dear I was informed that that Man is everlastingly schemeing; and is constantly conploy'd in one dirty work or other for a certain person, and that he has an artful fellow of a servant whom he pays 15 Rupees a Month to whose only business it is to pry into the secrets of every family in Town, and that this Artful fellow, by conversing with the Consumers of dif-ferent families has a full account given him of every thing that is done, or even spoke of at Dinner or supper, I caught him once talking to our Con-sumer, I told you and was much sur-prized you did take notice of it. Mr. Coz — Leave matters of this kind to me I am up with him, that fellow you now speak of, has ten Ru-pees a Month from me privately, to give me intelligence of all his masters schemees as for as comes to his know-ledge, for he does not do any business at his house.—he only attends below stairs every day to receive orders, the fellow is very knowing and well versed in every artful trick having been a Sircar to one of the Calcutta new fang-led Attornies. Mrs. Coz — But as he is unacquainted with what passes within door you can-not possibly be much the wiser for what is done there. Mr. Coz — there you are out again Mrs. COZENWELL To be Continued Mr. HICKY, Herewith I inclose you the Articles drew up in 1764, by the superior sing-er of Sadras Church, which place was taken from the Dutch in July last by our Troops. Rules and Articles to be observed by the Society of Singers belonging to Pulicatt 17th June 1764. 1st THAT each Member shall meet at the School-House twice a Week Viz. every Tuesday and Friday evening at half past 6 o'Clock, in order to practice and Elevate their Voice to the highest pitch, which Nights are to be appropriated intireiy for that purpose. 2d each Member shall pay due respect and attention to the Master, Master's-mates and their Deputies during the time of Practice and Elevation of their Voices &c. or in case of his or their absence (by sickness or real and particular duty) to his super intendant General, whom he shall appoint for that Purpose. 3d Each Member shall at entering the door pull of his Hat with a most excellent and polite Grace, and any one being seen with his Hat on in the place of practice or Exercise for Elevating the voice &c: forfeits One single fanam and 32 Cash. 4th Any Member coming Beastly Drank with Wine or Toddy to Practice shall forfeit Two fanams three Cash and a half. 5th Any Member being absent from Practice unless by sickness or real hard and particular duty, shall for-feit two fanams and two Cash. 6th Any Member absenting himself from Church on Sundays unless sickness or hard and particular duty hinder him, shall forfeit two fa-nams and forty five Cash. 7th Any Member coming Dirty to the place of Practice Viz, with half dirty Breeches or slovenly Drawers and slippers, or behaving irregular during divine service on Sundays, shall forfeit one fanam and One Cash. 8th The Master shall appoint a proper leader to, and a Pitch pipe to each part which the learners are to pay strict, Attention to, in order to instruct themselves the better in that Divine Music. 9th Those Psalm singers who are most deficient in their parts must at-tend their Leader in order to make themselves perfect according as the Master thinks proper, in fault of which he shall forfeit one Fanam on his Post, 10th Any Member being found asleep on his Post, turning over Books or talking in the Church, shall forfeit One fanam and three Doodies. 11th If the Master Neglects to attend particular practice on the Nights appropriated for that pur-pose as above prescribed, (unless Sickness,) or real duty hinder him, shall forfeit Two Fanams. 12th No Member to sing in the Church on Sundays who may not be approved of by the Master on the Night before performance 13th Any Member making a breach of the above Articles shall, for his

first Offence forfeit as before mentioned, for his second Offence double, for the third Treble, and for the fourth be excluded the Society. 14 Each Member shall subscribe One fanam every Week to the Box. 15th When the forfeits amount to Ten pagodas the Society to meet at a convenient time and place in in order to spend a few hours in Chaunting Catches and Glees. 16th Two Stewards are to be appointed by the Master and a Secretary to keep the Accompts regular, who are to be provided with a Box and two Different Locks and Keys, which is for keeping the Cash Secure. Any person chusing to become a Member of this Society may be appointed one by applying to the Master who is to see that he Signs his name Underneath. SOME REMARKS ON THE CRIME OF ADULTRY The Adulterer robs the Husband of a most precious jewel, viz. the love of his wife; renders him unhappy perhaps as long as he lives; and brings the scorn of the world upon him---He robs the wife of her innocence, her reputation, and her peace of mind; and draws her into the same guilt and condemnation with himself---Nay, he robs the Children that are yet unborn of their property, by causing his own illegitimate brood to partake with them, if not to take place of them, in the inheritance of their father. The Adultress affronts the Deity, by thus despising his holy ordinance; by transgressing one of his commandments; and by breaking the vow she made in his presence, and to the performance of which she in the most solemn manner called him to be a witness---She wrongs her husband in giving herself to another besides him, who alone hath power of her body, and to whom she is bound by the law, so long as he liveth: and in bringing forth a spurious issue, and thereby laying an additional burthen upon him, as well as supplanting his own lawful children. The very Heathens looked upon Adultery as an abomination. Cicero ranks it among the most infamous crimes and says, it is base to commit it. Xenophon reasons after this manner: Cities are not ignorant, that Friendship is the greatest good, and the most pleasing to mankind. Therefore many Cities suffer Adulterers to be killed with impunity, for this plain reason, because they are destroyers of wives friendship towards their husbands. Lysias the Orator pleads in his defence, for having killed Eratosthenes whom he caught in adultery with his wife, "that a law [of Areopagus] judged ravishers to be worthy of a less punishment than seducers; supposing that they who acted by force were hated by those who were forced by them; but they who seduced them, so corrupted their hearts, as to make other Men's wives more attached to themselves than to their husbands; and that the whole house became to be at their command; and that the children were unknown whose they were, the husband's or the adulterer's." Yet our modren fine gentlemen look upon this crime as mere gallantry, and though guilty of it ever so often, would still pass for men of honour. But what honour can there be in that man, who violates the laws of friendship, the laws of his country, the laws of reason, and the laws of God? Mr. HICKY, The Accompanying address to a fair Lady may, from it's singularity be worthy of a place in your Paper. If so, you are at Liberty to insert it. MADAM, BY that sweet Kiss I stole in th' grove Tis you and you alone I love By those dear Lips, those melting Eyes, Where that Rogue Cupid ambush'd lies, 'Tis you I love, and you alone, Or may I rot both Flesh and bone, But hark you Miss, what's this I hear? Who is this spark who's vain desire--- Should dare presume to raise his Eyes To love whom I have deigned to prize? How long have you been fond of rarities, See you not what an unlike Bear it is? To Dancing he's no more pretence Than I to what's call'd common sense And as for figure, Dress, and Air, Surely with me, He can't Compare, And then he has no taste that's clear For let me whisper in your Ear I do believe the wretch can't swear. Except your Troths, and your good Sooths, And such like Sugar Candy Oaths. As Comfet makers wives make use of When their stale Wares they'd feign dispose of, Such kind of stuff I am sure's no charms I 'attract my --------- to his Arms, Now I my Angel, I whose trade is; To study what most please the Ladies; A charming Pheaton have provided By you my love the Reins be guided. My Coursers then with swiftest speed Proud of their charge, no whip will need, But passing Venus's flying Car Her Peacock steeds will distance far, These I'll to you my love resign, My Pheaton. Horses, Whip, and Rein, Fly then, my little lass of spirit, Fly to the man you know has merit; And let that Clown his sports pursue, Whilst I my charmer sport with you I too have learned the modish way, from dancing down to drinking Tea; Learned how to wink and how to nod, To use each fav'rite attitude. The fair to please, I let me tell you Am quite a Dev'lish clever fellow, View but my person, view each feature, And D---n me if there is in Nature, Except yourself, so sweet a Creatture. And what's still more my taste in dress, E'en you my Charmer must confess. What think you of my loop and Button, My Hair too A la Taie De Mouton? My Scarlet Coat too, sure has Charms, Might set a female breast in Arms, For G. A. Stevens plainly says, And he knew something of your ways Women like Turky-cocks are bred, To fly at every thing that's Red, Full well I wot, the truth is clear, Pray don't you think so too my dear? Since it is clear I've so much merit And that my Rival want such spirit, Since you well know that he an Ass is And that my love his far surpasses, Do my Dear Creature, do God bless you Let him that loves you most possess you. Then each Night and Day shall prove, How much aye, and how well I love. If while my Arms surround your waist and on your Beautious smiles I feast I from those Lips should steal a kiss Soft emblem of our future bliss; Think me not envious to disdain, A Nabob's Grandieur, wealth and train. MODESTUS. CALCUTTA. Extract of a Letter from an Officer in General Coote's Army Dated 20th October. THE Victory of the 27th Sep. was much more compleat than either that of the 1st. July or the 27th August. Hyder began the Engagement in his usual way, with Guns at a great distance, but their fire was soon rendered ineffectual, by the rapid advance of our Line, and many of his Guns with some of his Infantry must have been taken had they not been cover'd by some of his best Cavalry. They charged our line twice, and were repulsed with great loss. The 13th Regiment of Bengal Sepoys, and the 17th and 21st. Carnatic Battalions distinguished themselves by their steadiness and bravery.---I believe few of the Enemy would have got back had our Pariah Lascars stood by their Guns.---------These men must be attached to Companies, and none but Men of Cast and spirit entertained, and in order to get them, they must be treated like soldiers in every respect Surely none are in more danger, and a failure in them is more likely to ruin an Army, than any thing I know of. Hyder tried every thing, and was every where beat, it is suppos'd he lost 2000 of his best Horses, I have one of his Cuirs. -- I am told two more were taken and buried, their Carriages being disabled. We are now in the midst of Bomarauze's Country, and hope for a supply of Grain. God grant the General may get enough to enable him to relieve Vellore; which I think will secure all, and enable us to open then the next Campaign with a certainty of Success. Extract of a Letter dated Madras 25th Oct. 1781 SIR Hector Monro is gone on the active Frigate to take the Command of the Southern Army.

Lord Mc. Leod remains here on account of some punctilio's. Gen Sir EYRE COOTE after meeting with much difficulty in, getting Rice for his Army in the pollams of Bombrauze, and sending Col. Owen with a large Detchment to the southw'd to collect Cattle and grain, and to pursue what advantages might be in his power, has at Length succeeded so far with the polegars, as to prevail on them to remain in their Pollams during the Monsoon, which is a fortunate circumstance for the distressed Inhabitants—It is indeed feared that these Woods of the Poligars will prove very unhealthy to our Europeans. N. B.—All our China ships have passed through the Streights of Mallaca—they saw no Privateers. By Letters dispatched Express over Land from Madras. WE are informed that our Hon. GENERAL Sir EYRE COOTE has had another Engagement with Hyder Ally Cawn.—A party of our army fell in with them, and intirely routed them. On which a Detachment under the Command of General Lally was immediately sent in quest of our party, consisting of 25,000 Horse and foot. The Hon'ble GENERAL Sir EYRE COOTE hearing of Mons. Lally's intentions immediately set out with 3 Battalions of Sepoys &c. in all about three thousand.—upon the approach of our Army, a general Engagement ensued, which lasted about five hours our Army being disposed of in so masterly a manner, that almost every shot took his Man, by which such numbers fell, that it struck a general terror throughout Hyders whole Army and they fled with the utmost percipitation leaving behind all their Cooking utensils, Provisions, Powder, shot Arms, &c.—And a Chest containing of Treasure to the amount of 40,000 Pagodas, & 900 head of Cattle, this happen'd the latter end of Oct. the particulars of which has not yet transpired. Our different parties Commanded by General Sir EYRE COOTE, have been very successful, that they took Cattle, Grain, &c, both going and coming. THE Resolution Mercer arrived the 12th from Madras, she left it the 21st Ult. and had a most Excellent passage this time of the Year—she does not bring any particular account of the last Engagement, as it happened a few days after her departure from thence. A Danish ship from Europe bound to Tranquebar, spoke with our Fleet in the Latt. 10 South all well. If this account is true, our Fleet cannot possibly make the Coast this time of the Year, on account of the N. E. Winds, which blows fresh in the Bay, their course will be to go up the Mallabar Coast. LETTERS from Bussorah. BY the way of Benares mention the safe arrival of the ship Beggler Scott at Muscat, she left this place last February. The people of Muscat told them, that there were 3 French Privateers up the Gulph, one of which is a Large ship, one a Snow, and the other a small Schooner. The Morning Star Captain Charles Pigot, one of the Honble Company's Cruizers bound to Bussorah touch'd at Muscat, and being informed of the force of the French Privateers returned to Bombay, and the Beggler remained at Muscat not daring to venture up the gulph. A R R I V E D. November 13th Ship Resolution. Mercer. Madras Ballast. ERRATA in our Last. For Green Ceat—Please to read Green Coat. For supersided—Read superceedted. For quiting—Read quieting. For Rannu—Read Rannu. For very Number—Read very great Number.—For Countess Nuhellie—Read Countess Nuchollie. For Assem6ly—Read Assembly. CALCUTTA BALL. For e'em—Read them. For those rwo—Read by two. For forded—Read sordid. For Luminories—Read Luminaries. For this Friend—Read for his Friend. For stops down—Read stoops down. For Fllying out—Read Flying out. "THE inward Form of our last Paper being so very late with, we had not time for Correcting; and which we hope our Subscribers, and the Public will excuse." To be S O L D. A Commodious Upper Room'd House in the post Office Street, now Occupied by Mr. Evans, any Person wanting to purchase will please to Apply to Mr. H. Grant. Subscription Assembly. THE Tavern Keepers Charge of 1997 S. Rupees, for the Entertainment of two Hundred Persons at the first Assembly appearing to the Stewards too extravagant a Charge to be passed without the approbation of the Subscribers at large; they request a meeting may be held on Monday Morning at the Harmonic House at Eleven o' Clock to take the above into consideration. Nov. 15th 1781. WILLIAM PHILLIPS. SMITH begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of, the Settlement (and the Public in general) that the partnership between him and Edward Candler is mutually disolved. He likewise takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to all those Gentlemen who have honoured him with their Commands; and most respectfully hopes for the Continuance of their future favours, as he still Continues to carry on the Business in all it's branches, next Door to the Export Ware House. Mr. JONES. BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Presidency, that having purchased the whole of Captain Walkers, and the greater part of Captain Douglas, Cargoes that they are now selling at his House nearly opposite the Post Office. JUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. AND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets. To The P U B L I C. TO be Raffled for by Subscription on a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggabs and 15 Cottahs Situated in Dee Eatally which is at present Lett out to John Belie Esq for the Company's use. This Garden is now to be Raffled for, and valued at the Sum of Six Thousand Sicca Rupees, divided into Eighty Chances at 75 Rupees each chance, Any Lady, or Gentleman willing to subscribe are requested to send their Names to Mr. HICKY at his Printing Office. N. B. Timely Notice will be given in this paper specifying the day of the Raffle. ON TUESDAY next the 20th Instant. WILL be sold by Public Auction by Mess. Donald and Williams at their Auction Room near the Court House the Effects of the late Mr. Francis Perkins Attorney, Consisting of: Furniture, Plate Wearing Apparel and a valuble Collection of Books, at the same time will be sold his garden House situated at Mirzapore near Calcutta, being a very Pleasant Bungalow with about 5 Bigahs of Ground it is bounded on the East by the House of Rustick Sirang, on the South by that of Mrs Halsey, on the west by the high Road leading from Aarcot sey to Bailiagaut and on the North by the House of Sadoosah Pindah, Conditious of Sale to be Mentioned at the time of Sale. Calcutta 9 Nov. 1781 Acknowledgements to Correspondents. PHILANTHROPHOS, Letters is received, but could not insert it this week, for want of room, in the mean time we should be glad to know which of the Jails in Calcutta it is that he alludes to. Subscriber, old Correspondents, and a Tradesman are received, but came too late for insertion this week.

[COLUMN 1] POET's CORNER, VERSES. Sent to a YOUNG LADY in—. From an unknown Hand. IF youth, good-nature, sprightliness and ease; If purest innocence has pow'r to please; If nature's gift, improv'd by wisdom's page; If winning smiles, if softness can engage; If ardent piety o'er all can place One laurel more to dignify and grace— Then 'midst the fair and good shall *——* stand, No less the praise and glory of the band. Think not, fair nymph, these honest lines impart The dictates of blind judgment or of art; A gen'rous neighbourhood confirms them true, And knows not how to envy, knowing you: Then let not modesty, which shrinks from praise, But gains fresh beauty from th' admirer's gaze; Let not that motive teach you to decline The homage due to worth, so justly thine. Receive this tribute of an untaught muse, Which scorns to flatter with deceitful views; Accept these lines from him, whose deep regard Claims not, as yet, a smile for his reward; But soon may come the happy, blissful time, (E'er age and love shall yet have pass'd their prime) When the fond youth shall boldly own his flame, Nor longer doubtfully conceal his name. If then no sacred, or long-plighted vow, Shall bar his hopes, and not his love allow; O then, kind fortune, then propitious prove, And grant that I may win the maid I love! If such unclouded joy my days await, Such happiness, unfading, be my fate; Far far delusive pleasures! far remove! Let me taste only those of mutual Love! But if, alas! be mine the various woe, The pangs which disappointed lovers know; If a long promis'd hand thy vows shou'd chain, Or nuptial tie should e'en thy thoughts restrain: Then whilst forlorn I rove from clime to clime, In search of ease—the healing balm of time— May each revolving year, each day, each hour O'er all thy paths their choicest blessing's pour! [COLUMN 2] FOR SALE, A Garden situated near Balligunge and nearly adjoining to that of Col. Ironside's, containing about ten Biggahs with A Bungelow and out Houses thereon well planted with Diffrent kinds of Fruit trees, &c. for Particulars Enquire, of Mr Prescott, No. 113 in the Cossatollah Baazar, where the writings &c. of the said garden may be Seen. Calcutta November 8th 1781 To be SOLD. FOUR Grey Carrage Horses well Matched, and lately brought down from the Country, to be seen at Bowdens Livery stables,—And may be agreed for by applying to Mr. Savory, in the Loll, or Cossitollah Baazar. ANY Person or Persons who can give information of Mr. William Maynard, will hear something to his advantage Mr. M—was 5th Mate of the Shrewsbury Indiamen Capt. Coggan about two Years and a half ago; but remain'd in India; he was seen in Calcutta on October last, a line directed to K. P. or to Mr. Hicky printer of the Bengal Gazette. Mrs. MANN. BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and gentlemen of the Presidency that she has moved to the Radda Baazar at No. 139 Opposite the House lately occupied by Messrs. Guthrie and Wordie. NB. Carpenters work as usual Carried on by Mr. Mann. ALL PERSONS HAVING any claims, or demands on the Estate of James Dumoulin deceased are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. George Arnold Roote of Calcutta, or Mr. Edward Ephraim Pote of Rungpore, the Executors of the said James Dumoulin deceased, and such persons as are indebted to the said Estate are Requested to pay what they so owe to either of the said Executors as soon as they possibly can. AT THE ACADEMY! MRS. Griffith's Garden House near the Bytaconnah) young Gentlemen are genteely Boarded, tenderly treated and expeditiously taught by the most improved methods. The English, French, Latin, and Italian Languages grammatically. Also Writing, Accompts, Geography &c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies who think proper to honour him with the Tuition of their Children, may depend upon his most strenous Endeavours to merit their Countenance and future Recommendation, by a Religious discharge of the important Trust reposed in him, both with Respect to their Learning and Morals. For particulars Mr. COWEN begs leave to refer to Messrs. THORNHILL & KILLICAN. The terms for Board and Education are 40 sicca Rupees per. Month for all under Ten years of Age, and 50 for all above. [COLUMN 3] NOTICE IS hereby given, that on Monday the 3d of the ensuing month December and following days, the Effects belonging to the Honourable Johannes Matthias Ross Esq. will be exposed at Public Auction at Chinsurah—They Consist of Furniture, Plate, CHINA, Ware, LIQUORS of different, Sorts, Carriages, Horses, amongst which a Set of six gray Tourkays DIFFERENT BOOKS in English French and Dutch, a mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomatic with its Supplements. GLOBES, TELESCOPES and MICROSCOPES, and Many other Articles. Conditions of Sale. The Goods are to be Sold for Sicca Rupees, and not to be delivered to the Purchasers, until they have paid for them, and in Case they are not paid for, and removed at the last of the Month December, they will be re-sold for account, and at the Expence of the first Purchaser. Chinsura the 8th November 1781. For sale by CHARLES HELLYAR, A Large quantity of good seasoned Saul Timber, which he has purchased of a Gentleman lately come down the Country, the said Timber are lying at the Rope Walk Gaut, about half a Mile to the Northward of Sulkey Market, The price of the Timber are as follows.—Beams 28 Feet long 12 Inches by 9 Inches, at S R 19 each 28 f l 12 i's by 9 i's at S R 19 E 25 do. 11 i's by 9 i's at do. 15 do 23 do. 10 i's by 8 i's at do. 12 do 21 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 10 do 19 do. 9 i's by 7 i's at do. 7 do 17 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5-8 do 16 do. 8 i's by 6 i's at do. 5 do The above Timbers are all cleanly dressed. In the rough, whole Saul Timbers from 27 Feet long to 31 at S R 14 each, Square pieces of Timber for Doors, Windows, and Burgers of sizes. N. B. The above to be brought over to the Gauts at Calcutta, at the Expence of the disposer and free from Duty. CALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, the First and late PRINTER to the HON. COMPANY.