Saturday 9 February 1782

H ICKY 's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR THE ORIGINAL Calcutta General Advertiser. ———— [ VOL III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None, ———— 107 From Saturday February the 2d. to Saturday February the 9th 1782. [ No. III ] ———— I Am happy to find, friend Hicky, by thy Produc- tion of the 2d. Inst, that thou hast recovered thy wonted spirit, and cheersulness. I was afraid thy mind had subnk under the Persecution which had so long been unremittingly employed against thee; and that the heavy hand of power and Oppression had weighed thee down, But consider Man that thine is the cause of virtue, and of Liberty, who are attempted to be wounded—and o'er thrown thro' thy Sides. Be assured too that thou hast friends, as strenuous, as powerful who are sensible of thy Merits and who feel for thy situation, tho' in the present season of despotism they dare not avow it, sensible that their Ruin would be the consequence, but who will see the right and Edward ded hereafter. Let these united considerations, more really honour- able to thee than Riches and Power, sweeten thy sorrows, and make thy Bondage light, and let that sun which glidest gently thro' thy Lat- tice illumine thy soul with comfort. And who is thy Oppressor! Strip him of the Rays of station which surround him, and dazzle, and awe the eyes of most beholders, and hold him up to view in his Native and genuine colours. Direct thy Read- ers to turn to B— — Letters, as published by the injured Thompson, Page 102, and see this Man, who from his station as a rule to others ought to be the Prototype of mora- rality and virtue, this Primitive Pu- rity, this declaimer against intrigues, condescend to be the humble Mini- ster, or in other words the Pandar, to the pleasures of his equally wor- thy and virtuous Colleague in the —, by accepting a deed of Trust from that worthy Colleague, for a settlement on the Wise of ano- ther Man. From motives of great love and regard the words of that Instru- ment are so plain as not to admit of misapprehension, and so curious as not to be undeserving notice and transcription—" Whereas the a- " bove bound R—d B—l l for " the great Love and affection He " bears to the above named Sarah " Thompson—and the children " on her Body begotten (not in " the usual form legally begotten) " hath resolved to provide for their " Maintenance &c. &c."—But I hope, for the honour of humane Nature, that the whole transaction is a vile fabrication as thy Chunar — is declared to be (which, entre- nous, Friend Hicky, was as certain- ly made out as that thou art existing altho' accident or advice might have prevented its presentation) and that those on whom it reflected so great disgrace will as positively assure the World that it is so. Suppose Thou wer 't next to exhi- bit — as a Politician and contrast with what it now is the state of this v' ast Empire before the — of its —came into — hands. Our commerce and our Agriculture flou- rishing, our Treasuries well supplied against a day of Exigence, our Name and our Power respected, our Equity and our fidelity revered. But, as fully says, Reverse the medal, and what does it Present, but what is too painful to look on—commerce anni- hillated, Agriculture neglected, the Revenues annually decreasing, and the Provinces dis peopled by the most ruinous of all systems Rack Rent, being adopted; while the once full Treasuries are not only totally drain- ed, but a debt incurred which there is not even the remotest prospect of liquidating, while our political conduct, and repeated breach of faith in the most solemn Engagements, have united all sects against us. There are, I know, people weak enough to say that these things ought to be concealed, and that our weakness and poverty ought not to be exposed, but I also know that no honest Man will support such Doctrine, only fit to be held by those who have inflicted the disease, or have an interest in the deception. Will not every Doctor tell ye that until the Wound be laid open no cure can be expected. Besides I do not speak to the head, who being too arrogant to take advice, no benefit can be expected from it; but I with to prevent the Members from being deluded by so- phistry and ill example. Had I not already troubled thee too long I should say a word or two on the Military Line, which seems very capable of Improvement in some Particulars, Why are new corps raised, for instance that at Benarass (under what head, or on what pretence I do not know) and the new establish- hed Body Guard of Insantry, late the Viziers, liable to the same objection, while the Brigade Troops seem ad- equate for every purpose, would execute them much better, and to whom it would be an encouragement? Why, too, has the corps of nominal Militia sepoys been suffered to extend to the present excessive number (not less as I am informed then 8 or 9000) one third of which, if they actually existed—would be more than sufficient for all the purposes they could pos- sibyl ever be required for, or fulfill. But this being a subject which I shall leave to those better acquainted with it to discuss, I have only to add that I am thy true friend. Obadiah.— From the yearly meeting, the 5th day of the 2d Month. ———— Cawn pore December the 31st. 1781. Mr. HICKY, A MONGST the several Ac- counts published concerning the revolt of Chyte Sing, there is one part of the insurrection which has not yet I believe come to your knowledge. As it is quite of a piece with the rest of that curious transaction, it is a pity so fine a His- tory should not, for the sake of In- struction to the present times, and of example to posterity be rendered compleat. For these reasons I trou- ble you with the principal outlines of it. Whether tampered with by the Emissares of Chyte Sing, oppress- ed by injurious treatment, certain it is, that the Seapoys on the station ar Gurrickpoor, about the beginning of the disturbances, became highly discontented; and the Rajah of that district, long before dissatisfied to fee his whole Country rented by an En-

glish Surdar, determined to take the Opportunity of their disaffection to redress himself. To prevent the threatened danger the Commanding Officer of that sta- tion sent express to Lucknow for assistance, desiring that a Reinforce- ment might be ordered, with the ut- most haste, to their relief.—Ac- cordingly Major Naylor, by the ex- ertion of forced Marches, arrived to their succour, at a juncture when the Enemy had nearly surrounded them. After appeasing the most turbulent amongst the facitious Battalions, & recovering others to the necessary de- gree of subordination, Major Naylor advanced towards the Enemy, and defeated them: thus accomplishing, with about five hundred Men, what two thousand of the former Detach- ment, assisted by the usual compli- ment of Artilery, proved incapable to perform. Upon this active and spirited con- duct of Major Naylor, He was or- dered, upon recall of the former De- tachment, to remain with his Re- giment on that command.—The measures, however, which the Ma- jor projected for reducing the Coun- try to tranquillity had nearly been defeated, by the refusal of the for- mer Commanding Officer to leave with him either cannon, or stores, or the Boats Built for the purpose of conveying Troops & Guns:.—Altho' the Major had divested himself of two Guns, and all his own spare Cartridges, for the sake of ensuring the relief: and although the Coun- try is crossed by many deep and rapid Nullahs, by which means the Major was cooped up for a time, between impassable Nullahs, and with a scar- city of Ammunition, until other supplies could be procured. Some enquiry has been made, we hear, into these matters at Lucknow, by an eminent practitioner in the Law lately on a visit there; and that endeavours have not been wanting to avert the Military consequences of such misconduct, by transfering the blame on the old Begum and Sadut Ali. But considering he connexi- ons altogether, we may safely con- clude the real transgressors to be se- cure from either correction or re- proof. Had other persons been in the same circumstances, what satis- faction would not some relentless people have received in such an Op- portunity to shew their resentment. To compleat his success, Major Naylor has not only since taken pri- soner the Rajah himself but recover- ed also several pieces of Cannon, lost by the former detachment, and how lost, they can best explain.— He was nearly recovering also a large quantity of ammunition lost in the same manner, had not the Enemy, knowing its value and importance, taken a sudden resolution to destroy it. I am Sir Your most hum. Serv. P. Q. ———— Mr. H ICKY. HAVING assisted at the CONGRESS held at S—k—r on Saturday last, I have transmitted you the best account of the proceedings there, for the amusement of your readers, that my Memory can afford.—Bengal never produced a finer groupe of grotesque figures.—Reptiles of all sizes and denominations, from the musquetto to the Hooded serpent, were assembled together. Your old Correspondent. AMBULATOR. The first SCENE that presented itself to out view was the meeting between the Dictator and the THANE of the isles. DICTATOR Hail! O worthiest friend! The sin of my ingratitude e 'en now Was heavy on me.—Thou 'rt so far before That swiftest wing of recompence is slow To overtake thee.—Would thoud'st less deserv'd That the proportion both of thanks and payment Might have been mine! only I've left to say More is thy due than more than all can pay. THANE The service and the Loyalty I owe, In doing it pays itself your Highness' part Is to receive our duties, and our duties Are to your Throne and state, children and Servants, Which do but what they should; by doing every thing Safe tow 'rd your love and honour. DICTATOR Welcome hither, I have begun to plant thee, and will labour To make thee full of growing—Noble Thane, Thou hast no less deserv'd and must be known No less to have done so: let me enfold thee, And hold thee to my heart. THANE There if I grow, The harvest is your own.— ENTER NED SILENT—who moved to break up the conference and to defer the intended enquiry into the State of the Nation till after the Masquerade—on which his attendant, LUCY CHINLESS, observed that they put him in mind of the politicians in the Rehearsal. "And now to serious Council let's advance," "I do agree, but first—let's have a Dance." In half an hour after, the Doors opened;—when a great taste was display- ed in the disposition of the Lights, Rooms &c.—The following were the most conspicious Masks. DICTATOR In the character of Sir Fran- cis Wrong lead crying out, are ona- forlorne hope and most drive on— neck or nothing.— OLC * * * * * * * * * A travelling JUSTICE of the peace, taking Affidavits GRATIS— with the following mottos on his breast —"Datur pessimo" and—"all was false and hollow." NED SILENT A Windmill—He wore the habit in which he recanted the errors of the St FRANCISCAN FAITH— He had a label on his breast on which was inscribed "Good, though late, if " sincere, but seldom sincere when so " late—This is damin 'd Knotty WORK— " but we stick at nothing—yet, I must beware of Impeachments." THANE In a highland dress thrumming on the Bagpipe—He was overheard whispering to the DICTATOR—"Keep all secret Mon and I'll help thee oot.—" some English men got round him and gave him a good Dressing for his parti- ality to his Countrymen. COMMISSARY MC. HAGGIS His precious Cousin followed close at his heels, telling him truth and carrying a parcel of forms and precedents, cut and dry- for the benefit of the Officers of the army.—O rare. QR. MR. GL M—P—* Appeared as Congreve's Soldier with his brains in his belly and his heart where his head should be.—An arch wag said he hoped, for the sake of Mrs. M,—his neither parts were all perfect. VICAR OF BRAY A Chimney Sweeper— He came up to the Dictator crying Sweep ho!—God bless your Honor.— you know I can do great deal of dirty work.—Pray employ me on all Occasi- ons;—particularly in swearing down the printer.—It was remarkable that a master in the Character of Missalind shewed great contempt for her old fa- vorite sweep—owing, it is supposed, to the decline of his abilities. ORNAMENTAL LAWYER This prodigy of Knight hood was dressed like a double man—one side black and the other white—He had a remarkable large head and clumsey Limbs,—without either mettle or shape.—He bowed both ways;—so that it was for some time difficult to say which was his real front —He was hung round with lables— whereupon were inscribed Gratitude, friendship, sincerity, conjugal ten- derness; courage &c. He had his wife's Jewels on—Her Ladyship being left at home in the dumps with her sprightly neighbour Mrs. W.— The GHIRINGY DOCTOR. The dou- ble Man's bosom friend, attended him in Jackboots, in the character of Pistol. JOSEPH NUNCOMAR. A political Bedlamite walked into the Room on a pair of huge stilts. This withered, battered crasy old figure was hung round with Labels, as large as Paper Kites, inscribed with Monstrous lies and Prophecies of the desolation of this Country. VINER—. Having lost his own Character by his acceptance of a place in May last came into the Room, with both his hands under his Shirt in that of a FISCAL. JUSTICE BALANCE. In the Cha- racter of NO BODY. DOCTOR J—N—N. A mock. Doctor—

prescribing for poor JOHN COMPANY who is in a deep consumption. STEPHEN SHALLOW. A Tax Gatherer. STIFFNECKED JACKALL. Remembrandts' Gold weigher—A better hand at the watch than that pimp Pandorus of old. CHARLEY BULLOCK. In the characters of Somnus which fat as easy on him as his three lucrative Offices and losing contract. LUCY CHINLESS and the MALE COQUET- TE. Appeared as drunken Barchanals —fine laughing, careless jolly fellows —They sung the song—" A Bumper " of good Liquor", and the favorite Catch Which is the properest way to drink, with great applause. G—E H—T—H. In the Character of Limberbam.—Special feellow for a Toast Master. M—T—w D—y. Made a very natu- ral appearance as an English Mastiff.— It was observed that the poor Cur was very dry at supper, owing to the great dearth of Claret at Pomposo Hall. He drinks a Bumper Better than any Dog in the settlement. TENT POLE IMPROMPTU. The Lame Man in the Scripture—carrying his Bed on his shoulders—He fidgetted very much about the Room and was in great terror lest any more needy de- pendants, after the example of Stephen Shallow, skould be thrust between the sheets with him. JACK MARPLOT. In the character of LOVE LACE the Libertine and the re- fractory Militia Captain. PIGDANNY DURGEE. Joseph Snip in Buckram—with a measure bodkin & Goose.—He had a pair of large shears which he snipt in every body's face, to the great terror of many and redicule of others. The Patna Caledonian ESCULAPUIS. Try- ing to perform the character of a Gen- tleman previous to his departure for Europe—O he's the finest compositi- on of Rats bane and Opium imagina- ble! Chiringy Scratch. Cerberus—with a grim sorrow full countenance, having a Collar ronnd his neck with the fol- lowing words.—" Wanted consti- " tution; honesty; gratitude; and " courage." JACK HYDROCELE.—A Patriot—in a Coat out at the elbows—which he en- deavored to patch up with a string of Love Letters.—Supplicating a cele- brated beauty to undertake the shortest part in Duke and no Duke. Mouth calculator.—The complete Ac- comptant—with a Label in his mouth thus.—" How are we ruined. MAJOR P—P—M.—In the cha- racter of Benevolente silently distribut- ing Millions. BAHAR JUDGE.—A courier—laden with AFFIDAVITS, taken before the Traveling justice.—Sir Francis Wrong- head was overheard enjoining him not to peach and making him assurances of being highly provided for. After supper the following masks made their appearance. Mrs. B H R.—Mandans dressed with great Judgement and drew every eye. Miss W.—L—Ms.—In the Character of susannab. The Elegance of her fi- gure and simplicity of her dress char- med the whole Company. M R B—H—R—Following her as one of the Elders. Messalina—The God P-R-N-H—C-s e A Druid—who seemed to know little or nothing of religious rites—He amply represented a well fed son of the Church. Miss B—t In a suitable habiliment and had the direction of all his motions. Tarban Conquest Representing the parable of the foolish Virgins in the Scripture— Carrying a Lamp without Oil. POMPOSO Her Guardian a Dutchman,— as Characters-tically dull as possible. Many Ladies chose to adapt the male dress in Domino. Upon the whole, the Characters were well sustained—The bottle conjurer in the Hay-market, Elizabeth Canning, a Ridotto alfresco or even Idea George's Impromptus are not to be compared with this species of diversion. N. B. Tomorrow we are to have a Grand vocal Concert—an account of which I shall not fail to send you: S—k—r Sunday 3d February ———— CALCUTTA. A Gentleman who left England 27th June, and arrived at Madras; via Bus- sorah, 19th Ultimo, brings the follow- ing Intelligence—Lord Cornwallis had been very successful in America, A peace with the Dutch soon expected. The Charter to the East India Company renewed for ten Years. The yearly sum of 400400 Pounds to be paid to Go- vernment. The Council General in Bengal to consist of seven Members.— Mr. Stables and General Monckton to succeed M r Francis and sir Eyre Coote. WE have no official accounts rece- ived from Madras. But private letters say, that on our armys return from velore towards Madras, Hyder attack 'd our troops but was beat off with the loss of one of his Guns—we lost two Officers and some men. There is a sloop called the Active; arrived in the River from Madras. To be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION. Calcutta 7th—February 1782. ON Wednesday, the thirteenth Day of February Instant, be- tween the Hours of ten and Eleven in the forenoon, at the Old Court House by Virtue of several Writs of Execution in the hands of the Sheriff. A Messu [ILL]ge or Dwelling House, together with a piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Mullongah con- taining eleven Cottahs, more or less with several Straw Houses standing thereon. Also a Garden and piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Meerzapore, containing two Biggahs, more or less with two Straw Houses Standing thereon with the Appurtenances, The Property of Seebram Bonjee and Lollbelarry Metre. Also one Talook, and a piece or parcel of Ground, situate at [ILL] Bone booglee, in the [ILL] of Maugorah containing eight Hundred and one Biggahs more or less. Also one other Talook situate [ILL] Chuck Hoegul Kooreah; in the same pergunnah containing three Hun- dred and one Biggahs more or less. One other Talook, situate at Joy- enpere in the same pergunnah, con- taining four hundred and one Biggahs; more or less. One other Talook, situate at Chuck! Culmee in the same pergunnah con- taining Forty one Biggahs more of less. One other Talook, situate at Chuck Seree Countepore in the same pergun- nah containing thirty Biggahs more or less. One other Talook, situate at Chuck Koolaydaur in the same Pergunnah; containing one hundred and fifty Biggahs more or less. One other Talook, situate at Chuck Ram Caunto, pore in the same Pergunnah containing sixty Biggahs more or less. One other Talook situate at Chuck pallah Rannah and Meechoe, khally; in the same Pergunnah, containing two hundred and one Biggahs more or less. The Property of Ramsoonder Bose! Also an upper roomed Brick built Messuage Tenement or dwelling House, toge he with a piece or par- cel of Ground thereunto belonging, situate at Aumrah Tullah, near the Barabazar in the Town of Calcutta containing ten Cottahs more or less. The property of Mannickchund Ghatterjee! Also an upper roomed Brick Built Messuage Tenement or dwelling House; together with a piece or par- cel of Ground thereunto belonging situate at Churuck, Dangah in Cal- cutta aforesaid containing Six Cottahs more or less. The property of Rogofam Surmah. Also an upper roomed Brick Built Messuage Tenement or dwelling House, and piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Sootanooty in Calcutta a- foresaid, containing fifteen Cottahs and an half more of less. Also a piece or parcel of Ground situate at the same place containing five Cottahs more or less. And Also a God own together with a piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Toolah Baazar near the Bara baazar in Calcutta aforesaid containing one Cottah more or less. The property of Attaram paul; Tilluck paul, and Buddinaut paul; The Conditions will be mention ti- [ILL] the day and at the place of Sale.

POET 's CORNER. Miss E. M. C. IN Maria's praise what a song could I write Would the Muses but lend me their aid; For in Marias form all the graces unite, And every persection; display 'd, In her bosom fairvutue, and sweetness of soul, Wit, judge ment, and modesty shine; No vanity vexes, no passions controul, But all is serene and divne. Not a warbler that wantonly sings in the grove (Where freedom and innocence reign) Not a Zephyr that steals thro' the wood bine alcove And scatters it's sweets o'er the plain; Not a flowrit that blooms in the bosom of May, The Lilly, jon quil or the rose, Unfolding it's smiles to the regent of Day, Can half such a sweetness disclose! In vain would gay nature exhaust all her stores, To match the dear nymph I approve; Than blame not, ye Shepherds if I— adore For who can behold without love. ———— Just Published price 4 Rupees, and sold at the following places. Messrs. Huggins and O'Donnell, Mr. Cantwell, Mr. Andrews' at the Library, at Mr. Duncan's Europe shop, and at the Printing Office. AN Almanac for the present Year, containing the Christi- an and Bengal Calendars, with the Mahometan Æra of the Hegira.— The conjunctions, Squares, and op- positions of the Luminaries.—The Moons Southing Calculated agreeable to apparent Astronomical time to the Meridian of Calcutta, and may be reduced to any other Meridian by a Note inserted for that purpose.—The Moons culminating the Meridian, being very useful for determining the time of High-Water at any Port or Harbour provided the time be asce[ILL] tained at which it is high Water at the full and Change.—The Sout- hing may also have it's use by taking Her Mesidian Altitude, For deter- mining the Lattitude, proper Allow- ance being made for Her Parallex in Altitude.—The Equation of time necessary in regulating Clocks, Also a Table of the Suns Rising and Setting, independent of Refraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change at any other Meridian on the Globe where Long- tude is ascertained. ———— ADDRESS. MR. H ICKY having been in- formed that some Gentlemen did for their own private satisfaction, take down the Notes relative to, and, during the Trialor Trials of the said Mr. H ICKY last June, in the Prosecutions brought against him the said Mr. H ICKY by Warren H stings Esq; Governor General of Bengal.— And that the said Warren Hastings Esq; Gov. Cen. of Bengal as afore- said, having brought two Civil Act- ions now on the said former Prosecu- tious of last June for which the said James Augustus H icky was then found Guilty sentenced to pay a fine of 2000 Sicca Rupees and remain one year in prison, had on Wednesday last the 23d. of January one of the said Civil Causes tried in Court, and the other on the said plan of operati- on is to be tried noxt Term. As the notes taken on the trials last June will be of infinate service to Mr. H ICKY in his defence he will esteem it a particular favour if any gentleman will oblige him with such a opyn or copies of them. ———— STOLEN. ON Saturday last 2 Seals fet in Gold one, the head of Antinous deeply Endented and Marked with the name of Birch—The other Seal a very Small head of Madusa,—it is Suspected an European has taken them should they be offer 'd to any artest, or at the Shops in the Baazar, pray stop them; and who ever can give information of them shall Receive a Re- ward of 2 Gold Mohurs and no questions ask 'd by applying to Mr. Andrews at the Library they are of value only as being a Gift.— 6th February 1782. ———— To be SOLD. About 60 Casks more of less of salt provisions consisting of Beef, and pork, each cask of Beef contains 5 pieces at fix pounds each The Pork consists of 50 pieces in ach cask at fix pounds each piece. For further particulars please to inquire of John Swfit in the Murgee Hattah, near the china Baazar, Calcutta 4th February. ———— ALL PERSONS. WHO have any claim against the Estate of the late Lieu- tenant James Harris of Artillery deceased, will please to lodge them properly Authenticated with Capt. George Deare of Artillery Fort William, one of the Executors on or before the 1st of May next, and those Gentlemen indebted to the Estate, will be pleased to pay the same before the above period. ———— WANTED. ONE Dozen bottles of the very best real Oil of Camphor, per- fectly clear and free from adulter- ation.—whoever has got such a quantity. (and of such qualities) to dispose of, are requested to direct a Line for L. –P at the printing Office, mentioning the price, at the same time to send one bottle as a Muster. Calcutta 14th January 1782 ———— WANTED. IMMEDIATELY, a book called the HIND, and PANTER, wrote by Dryden whoever has got such a book, and are willing to dispose of it are requested to fond with a Line directed to G. A. at the printing Office mentioning the price. To be SOLD. A BUDGEROW the Dimensions &c. of an India mans Long Boat with a Large Hall and Venetians enquire of Mr. Nyss in Calcutta—also a small Convenient 8 Oar 'd Budge row of 2 Rooms both in good repair, and fit for immediate Use. 24th Nov. 1781. WANTED. ONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year old Wanted also a Bay Toorkey or Bay Tazzy Horse for, a Buggy—Any Person having Such to Dispose of by Applying to Mr. Andrews at the Library may Hear, of a Purchaser. January 8th 1782. WANTED. A VERY small Horse, very tame and very handsome, broke to the Draft, and fit to be trusted to draw a Childs chaise, and any person having such to dispose of may meet with a purchaser by applying to the Clerk of the printing Office. ———— JUST PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. AND is Sold at the Library, the late Bye Law either bound or in Sheets. ———— WANTED. A Very excellent Horizontal Gold stop Watch, Capp 'd and Jewelled made by any of the following Persons Gra- ham, Mudge, Tomkin, or Hugbes, whoever has got such to dispose of they may apply to Mr. Hicky at the Printing Office. ———— WANTED. AN Apprentice to a very genteel Bu- siness, the Son of a European, he must be well acquainted with the En- glish Language, and Write a good hand, understand something of accounts, and of good connections, the Parents, or Guardian of such a Person, by applying to Mr. HICKY, at the Printing Office, may meet with an Opportunity of pro- viding for their Son or Pupil. Calcutta 26th Dec. 1781. WANTED. A VERY Elegant Diamond Breast Buckle the stones Europe cut, and Europe Sett—Any person having such to dispose of are requested to send it by their Sarcar to the printing Office with a letter mentioning the lowest Price, and it approved of thy will be treated oth. ———— CALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.