Saturday 1 December 1781

HICKY's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR THE ORIGINAL Calcutta General Advertiser. [ VOL II ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None, 97 From Saturday November the 24th to Saturday December 1st. 1781. [ No. XLV ] A DOG, a SHEEP, and a WOLF. A FABLE. A Dog brought an Action of the Case against a Sheep, for some certain Measures of Wheat, that he had lent him. The plaintiff proved the Debt by three positive Witnesses, the Wolf, the Kite, and the Vulture. The Defendant was Cast in Costs and Damages, and forced to sell the Wool from his back to satisfy the Creditor. MORAL It is not a straw, matter, whether the main Cause be right or wrong, or the Charge true or false, where the Bench, Jury, and Witnesses, are in a Conspiracy against the prisoner. REFLECTION. No Innocence can be safe, where Power and Malice are in Confederacy against it, There is no living, however, without Law; and there is no help for it in many Cases, if the Saving Equity be over-ruled by the Killing Letter of it. It is the Verdict that does the Business, but it is the Evidence, true or false, that governs the Verdict. The only danger is the giving too much Credit to the Oaths of Wolves Kite's and Vultures. An EAGLE and a FOX. FABLE. A Treaty of Amity and good Neighbourhood was once struck up between the Eagle and the Fox. Notwithstanding which one day when the Fox was abroad a Foraging, the Eagle fell into her Quarters, and carried away a whole Litter of her Cubs at a swoop.— The Fox returned time enough to see the Eagle on the Wing, with the Prey in her Foot, and to send many a heavy curse after her. In a very short time after, upon the sacrificing of a Goat; the same Eagle made a swoop at a piece of flesh upon the Alter, and took it away to her young: But some live Coals, it seems, that stuck to it set the Nest on Fire. The Birds were not as yet fledged enough to shift for themselves, but upon sprawling and strugling to get clear of the Flame, down they tumbled, half roasted, into the mouth of the Fox, who stood gaping under the Tree; expecting such an Event, and who greedily devoured them in the very sight of the Dam. MORAL. Justice is a sacred Thing, and no necessity can warrant the Violation of it. REFLECTION. This is to give great Men to understand, that no Power upon Earth can protect them in the exercise of Tyranny and Injustice, but that sooner or later Vengeance will overtake Oppressors.— It likewise condemns Treachery, and Breach of Faith, even towards the most perfidious: And further suggests to us, that when People are in a Train of wickedness, one sin treads upon the Heel of another. The Eagle begins upon the Rights of Hospitality, and common Faith; and at the next step advances to sacrilage, in robbing the Alter. And what follows upon it now, but a divine judgment, and avenges the cause of the Fox, though one of the falsest of Creatures. What then will be the lot of those who oppresses the Honest and upright? The remainder of the English News, concluded from our last. MR. WATSON was of the same opinion and gave his reasons at large, why he thought the Directors most competent for such an undertaking. Sir E. Williams said, Mr. Watson anticipated him in his opinion of the Directors being the most competent to manage Affairs of such magnitude, he therefore would propose (if the Hon'ble Gentleman, Mr. Jones would withdraw his motion) the following proposition. That it be recommended to the Court of Directors to prepare such proposals to Government, relative to a settlement about the renewal of the Company's Charter &c. as should appear to them most expedient and Report the same to a General Court. Mr. Jones agreeing to withdraw his first Motion to make Room for the above. Mr. Hussey followed it up by another. That a Committee of nine Proprietors (five of whom to be a Quorom) be appointed to enquire into the Charter Rights of the Company in order to support their Rights, should the Negociation with the first Lord of the Treasury fail. Both these Motions being severally put, were carried in the Affirmative, after which the following Gentlemen were Nominated of the Committee of Proprietors. Sir Ed. Williams General Smith. Mr. Hussey. Mr. Jones. Mr. Orme. Mr. Watson. Mr. Dodswell. And Mr. Fitzgerald. | Mr. Lushington. The Material part of the Business being thus amicably conducted, the Chairman acquainted the Court, the Remaining Business was to consider of the suspension of the 39th Bye Law, which Ordains. That no Ship in the Company'a service, shall be Repaired for Going more than four Voyages, except there should be a want of Ships for the outward bound Freight, and such Ships to be sold in India. The above Bye Law, he observed, had been already suspended, but that the Time being now elapsed, the Directors found themselves under a necessity of Proposing to have it yet suspended for a further time, on account of two Ships which tho' they had gone four Voyages, they were very Competent for the fifth. It then came under deliberation for what time this Bye Law should be again suspended, when it being suggested by Mr. Fitzgerald, that it would be better to suspend it during the Continuance of the War, the same was put and agreed to; after which the Court adjourned. Mr. HICKY SIR, THE Storey of the Cock in the India Gazette, puts me in mind of an Annecdote, which happened in the late War.—The Antigallican Privateer Capt. Foster, having took the Duc D' Pentheivre East India Man, after a close Engagement for four Hours. On Board the French ship was a Monkey who had been trained up to the use of Fire Arms. At the beginning of the Engagement, Pug took his Station in the Mizen Chains, and with a small Firelock, loaded and fired for upwards of an Hour, as dexterously as any French Man on board, when a Ball went thro' his shoulder, he immediately quitted his post, &c retired to the Surgeon's in the Cockpit, unfortunately for poor Pug they were too busy to pay him the least attention therefore Died much regretted by his Ship Mates.—This is told as a fact by an Officer who was on Board the Antigallican at the time, which you may publish if you think proper. I am &c. &c. 7th Nov. 1781 A SUBSCRIBER. ANECDOTE. A Day or two previous to the battle of Camden, Lord Cornwallas's army was joined by an artillery-man in rags, who proved to

be one of General Burgoyne's army, captured at Saratoga. The poor fellow had made his escape, and (wonderful to relate!) got through the woods all the way from the place of his confinement, to Camden. He served with the other artillery-men, belonging to Lord Cornwallis's army, and behaved with very great gallantry both during the Engagement and during the pursuit. Being among the foremost to harrass the enemy in their retreat, he assisted in taking a great deal of their baggage, cannon, stores, &c. and at lentgh got possession of a a piece of Artillery, which turned out to be the very piece that the poor fellow had served previous to the affair at Saratoga, and which Gates had used ever since. The moment the man recognized the gun, he burst into tears, and seemed to be very extraordinarily affected at his good fortune in having himself so unexpectedly been the means of rocovering his old acquaintance. Extract of a Letter from Bombay. by the way of Beneras. WE are informed that they had a very violent Galeof Wind on that Coast in the month of sep, last which only extended from the Lattitude of 23 to 16 Degrees North. Two of the Hon'ble Company's Snows from Surat bound to Bombay with a Convoy of Seventeen Rich Batillas Loaded with Mocha Goods to the amount of five lacks of Rupees, or upwards, met with the gale off St. Johns, it came on suddenly and very violent from the S. S. E. and attended with thunder lightning and Rain, and a high and enraged Sea which obliged the two Commanders to come too with their Sheet Anchors, supposing from the violence of the Gale that it would not last long.---In the Night on of the Batillas ran foul of one of the Snows's, by which she went a drift, and before they had time to set sail they found themselves in 9 Fathom Water, this obliged them to come too again with their best Bower Anchors,---In this situation they continued the remaining part of the Night, and unfortunately they both parted their Cables about day break, they were employed previous to this misfortune, in lashing Guns to their stream Anchors, and which they immediately let go but to no effect, as they were insufficient to bring the Vessels up.----- They still drove and at sun-rise they struck, and the Crews finding the vessels half full of water, they all swam for the shore, out of which only one Man (a European) reached it. And out of all the seventeen sails only seven were saved to give the above account. The principal Merchants of Surat will fell a very heavy loss of their vessels & out of our Marine, 2 can be ill spar'd at this Juncture, with our Enemies on the Coast- A Pattamar is just arrived from Mr. Henshaw, English Resident at Goa, who brings information of two French Privateers being just arrived there, from the straights of Mallacca.---Their Names and Force are as follows,---The Phillip, formerly the Prince Prow, 22 Nine Pounders, and 218 Men, with 40 Coffries, Commanded by Monsieur Zedealeau, the Snow Ocean, formerly the Bombay Merchant 4 six Pounders, and 8 four Pounders, 120 Europeans, and 50 Coffries, Monsieur Shandle.---The Phillip is known by her sides being entirely black, and having a Lyon-head, & carries a Large Red Vane at the Main top Galt. mast head, and seems to be much by the Stern.---The Ocean, has a Horse's head, she is painted with Red Oaker, and the head Yellow, and commonly a long Red Pendant, with a Gaff Ensign Staff, The cause of their touching at Goa was for Wood and Water, but they could not learn for whence they were bound. “ The GOVERNOR has Ordered the Bombay Grab to be manned immediately, and sent to Goa, to intercept those two cruizers, and the Command given to Captain Bryer Hardy who is a very proper Person to send on such duty. The Lieutenants appointed with him are as follows. Cha's Pigot---1st Lieutenant. Jos. Alderson---2d. - Do. Tho. Lorain---3d. - Do. W Leckmere--- 4th - Do. Surgeon Wm. Lloyd. Do. Mate John Mackenzie. And for the Encouragement of the Crew, the Governor has Ordered a Gratuity of 500 Rupees to be paid to the first Man that boards either of the Privateers. The Ship Elizabeth Capt. Waze, under Portuguese Colours from Mocho, arrived about 3 hours before the Gale came on, she parted from all her Anchors, and drove a shore on Domus Point, with the loss of her Foremast and Rudder, and her Bottom much injured. The French Privateers are Cruzing up the Gulph as follows, one off the Island of Socrata--one off Cape aden, and the third off Cape Resulgat. The french we are informed, have taken an Island belonging to the King of Muscat, this may be productive of some Good to our Tradeing Vessels, as the French Cruizers of Course will be denied shelter at Muscat for the King has declared that he will take every Vessel that comes in there belonging to the French. The Revenge is going in quest of those 3 Privateers, and it's thought that Captain Nicholas Penny will have the Command as the Commodore is advanced in years. Our Master Attendance formerly the Commodore has applied to go on that Service. The Governor and Councel thought it, it would reflect on the present Commodore's ability, in consequence they refused complying with his request---It is thought there will be a Duel on the occasion. It is reported that one of the India Men, lately under Convoy of Commodore Johnson is arrived at Masulapatam. Intelligence Extraordinary. A Patna Correspondent, on reading the India Gazette, observes that the B--- R--- is at his dirty work again.---Surely Government pay the Printer of that Paper for publishing his pale-faced nonsense, or it is scarce credible that that Printer should throw aside the many good Essays sent to him to make room for such contemptible trash, which may be compared to the Devils pushing our Saviour from the Wall.---Although the India Gazette is indecently devoted to G--- our Correspondent respectfully thinks that Wadsworth's Hog-dung can by no means enrich it's cultivation. A Dacca Correspondent, on reading Mr. Messink's Note, respecting the Militia, made the following observations---Ridicule is a talent that requires much wit, true humour and great understanding---Unhappily for the Editor of the India Gazette these are qualifications of which he has not hitherto thought proper to lay before his readers the smallest sample, and of all the pretenders to Wit he had ever seen, the Militia Serjeant was the most intolerable.” Mr. Love-wit presents his Compliments to the Militia Serjeant alias Editor of the Catch-penny India Gazette, and begs he may allow him for the future some little opportunity of commenting on his extraordinary productions, as he has hitherto scarcely found a single passage that deserved to be taken the least notice of---Mr. Love-Wit would be glad of an occasion to speak favorably of his abilities, although he might condemn his principles---and would be proud to find he had some wit, tho' he gave up all pretensions to integrity. It is currently reported, and some say from undoubted Authority, that the G--- G--- has sent a positive Order to Major Popham, de-

manding the Treasure, Jewels, Bales of Shauls, and other piece Goods found in the Fort and Garrison of Bejah Ghur; that an equal distribution of the Lacks &c. Captured there, may be made to the Troops employed on that service.---That Major Popham has as positively refused to give any part of his right; or of that of the Officers acting under him on that Duty.---In consequence of this demand, Major Popham immediately made a division of the remainder, excluding the 6th Reg. from any share, as they never acted before the place.---Major Popham has given a sufficient reason for sharing out the Officers of Major White's Regiment: for it appears that Captain Blair who Commands one of the Battalions of that Regt. got a very considerable quantity of plunder at Sateespore, and refused to put it in the Ceneral fund, as is customary on those occasions.---The---G---has dispatched his Military Secretary to Major Popham, to tamporize, who it is supposed will be treated with the same attention, as were paid to the Letters. The Corps from Futty Ghur and Darranaghur are on their March to Cawnpore.---The whole to be under Col. Morgan.---Col. Hannay and his Officers are ordered to Cawnpore also.---Major Clarks Regiment was disbanded the 16th after being paid off---Col. Muir is arrived at Etlaya.---Capt. Dawson with the Cadet Company, will embark for Barampore the 5th of this Month Major Mc'Pherson is appointed Quarter Master Gen'l. in the room of Col. Morgan appointed to Command the Bengal Detachment. LETTERS from Madras dated 11th instant bring Advice of SIR EYRE COOTE'S having relieved Velore with Men and provision and of the Capture of negapatam being hourly expected. *** Mr. Hicky, WE are much indebted to a worthy disinterested Company's servant for appeasing the fears of the public respecting the hostile disposition of the Mahrattas about Ballafore, and, as his informations have been productive of public good in more than one instance, it is to be hop'd the encouragement lately bestowed upon his past services, continue to be extended, the public has not forgot the indeliable mark he gave of his unparalelled integrity on a forme occasion. He was then pointed out as a man possessed of those principles requisite for deciding on points of so delicate a Nature. We make no doubt were the Mahrattas to commit any depredations in the district of Ballafore, that the chief of that place would be the first to know it, and to experience it, therefore we may now rest in perfect tranquillity as we have received this information from the very firm basis of his assurance that every thing wears the pleasing aspect of Peace in his neighbourhood, tho' the fears and apprehensions which seem'd to him to prevail were imaginary, and were extended beyond the environs of his own Bram. Yours S. S. *** Mr. HICKY, I AM naturally Saciturn and seldom stun any one in conversation by a repetition of Stories they have hear'd before, to avoid suffering the like inconvenience myself I am obliged to pretend deafness. Many things however, come under my observation which might as well be communicated at once to the public at large, as by that means they would soon be lost in the general inundation of Intelligence and so cease to be the Conversation of small Societies for instance I'll give you an example CHANDERNAGORE Intelligence Extraordinary. " 'T is thought the lovers of Fun proceeded so far as to spoil sport at a late meeting of a certain society. By electing Bob Blubber president of the Committee of Olympics several of those chosen his coadjutors mean to decline the function as not thinking the Head proportioned to the Members. Bob Bridoon and Sir Harry Beagle have already declared their intention of quitting the society and it is imagined their resignation will be followed by that of several others who will not allow that sporting runs in the blood, but that practice and observation are necessary qualifications. *** Mr. HICKY, PERMIT me thro' the Channel of your Paper to congratulate the Public on the reduction of Beejah gur and the Conquest of the Country lately Governed by the Rajah Cheyt sing. It is surely most agreeable to contemplate the great change that has happened in our affairs since these important events. It is but a few Months ago, that the G--- was much in debt. The Company's Troops and servants of all denominations greatly in arrears, and there was an extreme difficulty in procuring money enough to keep the machine of G--- a going.---Behold now the difference by a prudent and economical management we have contrived not only to pay up all Arrears to their Servants but to raise money sufficient to discharge fully all the money they have borrowed upon Bonds and to make the few Officers and Troops who were present at Beejah Ghur a gift of upwards of 50 Lacks of Rupees. Some people are so rediculous (for Mr. Hicky there are in every society not a few rediculous people) as to think that the Company's affairs are not in a situation to justify such a donation, and that Major Popham and the Officers of his Army divided the Plunder of Beejah Ghur without any proper authority; but I have too big an opinion of the good sense and discretion of that Officer, not to be persuaded that he never would have consented to such a measure, without the most direct and explicit Orders; and of Mr. --- to have a thought that he would, in the most distant manner, Authorize the distribution of so large a sum of the Company's Money, without having brought their affairs into such a situation, that, in place of censure, all the World will applaud him for his princely Munificence. A Friend to the English Nation. *** Militia Orders by the Hon'ble Governor General and Council. THE Board having taken into their Consideration, the present incomplete State of the Calcutta Militia, and the advantages which may result from placing it upon a more respectable footing. Agreed to accept of the services of the following Gentlemen, and to appoint them to these Corps, with the Rank affixed to their Names. Edward Wheler Esq;---Colonel. John Macpherson Esq;---Lt. Colonel P. M. Dacres Esq;---Major. Agreed also that the following Gentlemen be confirmed in their Appointments to the Rank of Captains and that they take Post in the Under mentioned Order. John Petrie Esq. | John Mackenzie Esq. H. C plowden do | Geo. Williamson Esq. W. Sands Regulating Officer. a true COPY. Fort William 27th Nov. 1781. *** ARRIVED.]---26th Nov. Sloop Industry Alex. Gowerly from Madras, ballast. DEPARTURES.]---24th Nov. Danish Ship Cristiansted,---Doht for Copenhagen.---25th Snow Esdaubue James Johnson for Bombay Sundries.---Do. Danish Ship Johanna Maria Frederick Fredericks for Copenhagen.---25th Ship Floyer Joseph Hannah for Madras with Rice. *** To be S O L D. A BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c. of an Indiamans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyss in Calcutta---also a small Convenient 8 Oar'd Budgerow of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use. 24th Nov. 1781. *** 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 1781. a line directed to K. P or to Mr. Hicky Printer of the Bengal Gazette. *** Acknowledgements to Correspondents. BON Ton Intelligence with several other things are received, but no room this Week.

POET's CORNER. A Daughter's Address to her Father. OH author of my being!—far more dear To me than light, than nourish- ment or rest, Hygeia's blessings, rapture's burning tear, Or the life blood that mantles in my breast! If in my heart the love of virtue glows, 'Twas planted there by an unerring rule; From thy example the pure flame arose, Thy life my precept, thy good works my school. Could my weak pow'rs thy num'rous virtues trace, By filial love each fear should be repress'd; The blush of incapacity I'd chace, And stand recorder of thy worth confess'd: But since my niggard stars that gift refuse, Concealment is the only boon I claim; Obscure be still the unsuccessful muse, Who cannot raise, but would not sink thy fame. ——————————————————— LINES written near the Abbey de la Chambre, three Miles from Brussels, in the Morning of July 13, 1777. HOW sweet to wander in the early Morn, And view the Scene in ripening plenty spread, The dew-drop trembling on the swelling corn, Which all obedient *bows its waving head. In cross crown'd turrets see the village rise, Where sainted dullness consecrates the scene, Deep in the vale, beneath the glist'ning skies, All lifeless slumbering in repose serene. While the brown peasant wanders in the way, Thoughtful of nothing but his daily toil. In arched pomp and whitest plumage gay, The swain majestic guards his tufted isle. Should the rude foot approach his proud demain, While his fond mate precedes her new- fledg'd young, Sudden he darts, and cleaves the wat'ry plain, Defiance on his beak, and menace on his tongue. While gentlest winds excite th'enliv'ning gleam, Hark! the sweet notes! what Music wakes around! The Pie-bald Birdswift skims the mant- ling stream, Nor heeds the song of hollow croaking sound. And happy they who lead their cheerful hours In soft content and ever-tranquil mind, On them no storm no gloomy vision low'rs, But all is bright before, as all is sweet behind, R. L. ——————————————————— To The PUBLIC. TO be Raffled for by Subscription a Garden belonging to Mrs. Cornelia De Silva measuring as Per, Potta Seven Biggahs and 15 Cottahs, Situated in Dee Eattally 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. ——————————————————— 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 ——————————————————— 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 Language's, 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 strenuous 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. ——————————————————— NOTICE. IS hereby given, that on Monday the 7th of January 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 Toorkays) Different Books in English, French, and Dutch, mongst which the Encyclopedie and the Corps diplomaticque with its Suppelments. 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. ——————————————————— 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 Foeet 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. 10 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. ——————————————————— 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 dissolved. 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. ——————————————————— To be SOLD. 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. ——————————————————— JUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. AND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets. ——————————————————— CALCUTTA Printed by J. A. HICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.