Saturday 16 March 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, ———— 112 From Saturday March the 9th to Saturday March the 16th 1782. [ No. VIII ] ———— To the true friend to the Army. SIR. LIKE every great geni- us, there appears in your last production, something which breaths the very spirit of pre- diction. Justly considering the good of your Country. Your animadversions commenced with strictures on that, the decline of which is the most interesting, and requires the first attention of Government.— Without knowing that the Erench if not landed, were arrived on our Coast, your Genius penetra- ted, and foresaw the evil consequence of admitting men unfit for the proses- sion in the service. He is no physici- an, who declaring the disorder, pre- scribes no remedy; the facility of finding fault is an obvious observati- on. Aware of this shoal, on which many good writers have perished you have wisely steered clear of it, and pointing out the danger, have di- rected us in the Course by which to avoid it. You have established a criterion for Military merit, that will serve as a land mark for admini- stration to go by. To have good and able Officers in their service. They have nothing to do but to attend the Calcutta Ball Room. And from Bowing and other fashionable modes prescribed by your keen and discern- ing eye, they will behold the dif- ferent degrees of Military merit, and regulate their choice of Commanders for expeditions by your unerring scale. It is unnecessary to object to this Rule, that the Military dress so gene- rally wore now in Calcutta, may create a confusion of the mind through this examination; This is soon obviated, when we revert to your first excellent principle, which dissipates by its particular quality, e- very difficulty, by placing the merit in the mode of entering the room, not to repeat Bowing &c. This pro- perty whether it resides in any person Civil or Military, comprehends expe- rience and all other accomplishments. People captious, and fond of find- ing fault with all Theories, may affirm, that our Enemies, especially the French are our superiors at those Weapons; But this is soon set aside, by admitting that a French Hair dresser may surpass an English Ge- neral in our favourite accomplish- ments in Europe.—However, that a Calcutta Beau, is an Animal trans- cendant, not to be judged by com- mon Rules, and being of a distinct species, has a right to all the privi- leges of an Automation. An Admirer. ———— If you think the accompanying Journal of a trip to chander nagore will amuse the Public, pray insert it in your next, and you shall continue to hear more from your well wisher. a hunter of Oddities. 20th February 1782. A Journal of a voyage to Chander- nagore. ACTUATED by the same curi- osity as my neigh bours with a desire of seeing something new, I furnishe 'd myself with a Budge row, and other necessaries for a passage to Chander nagore to be a spectator of the Races and Ball.—On the 6th inst. P. M. I weigh 'd Anchor from Champaul Gaut and got under way at the same time a number of Bud- gerows and other Boats were leaving Calcutta; by the gay appearance of the fleet and steering one way, I sup- posed them going upon the same expedition; I haled two or three and found them loaded with fair La- dies and lap Dogs bound for the bay of France danga.—About 11 P. M. the Weather being very fine with a gentle Breeze and a serene sky, I came along side a Budge row abreast Chitpore and found the agreeable Mrs. Tittle Tattle. Miss Tallow and her promising Brother in good health.—I nquir 'd what passengers were on board the different Barks, and found that in the Betsey there were Mr. and Mrs. Love puppy and Lady Betty Dimple, and in the Live- ly, Councellor, Cramwell and his Lady with the Marquis de 'Baboon and several other Ladies and Gentle- men whose names I forgot.—Having sat half an hour Sip 'd a dish of Tea, and heard the tea Table Scandal of the Day, I wish 'd them a pleasant Voyage and return 'd on bord my own vessel. Seeing a Budge row a head with Colors flying, gave orders for a Chace. At 12 P. M. took an observation, and found myself in the latitude of Scram pore, and gaining fast on the vessel a head.—made my men give three Chears and row Brisk- lay; at half past 12 o' Clock came up to her but in attempting to run along side came foul of their Larboard Quarter and tore away an Ear off the Alligators head. The Ladies were a good deal frighten 'd with the sudden Jirk of the Budge row and which en- tirely discomposed the order of Mrs. Frizzle pates head who was looking out of the Quarter Gallery window. went on board and found the Ladies in an industrious mood making Caps &c.—apologiz'd for so roughly acquainting them of my being so near and laid the blame on the Dandees who were a set of fresh Water Lubbers. Had a long conversation with Mrs. Ogle and Mrs. Prizzlopate on con- jugal happiness and the match be- tween certain persons now in specu- lation!—Proved to a demonstrati- on that all young Ladies shou 'd get married as soon as possible, or very shortly we might get a fresh affort- ment from Europe, that may bear a- way the hearts of the young Men, and leave them none but the old, who stand more in need of nurses than wives.— Wish 'd the Ladies a good Passage and return 'd on Board my own Budge row —At one saw the Flag stass of Seram- pore, clear weather and light winds, and a quarter after pass 'd by the Town.—At 2 o 'Clock made a hear- ty Dinner.—Saw several large Fish and an amasing Porpus, that jump 'd out of the Water under the stern of the Boat.—About half past 2 in fight of Gyhretty Castle, and discover 'd a Mutiny amongst the Dandies a- gainst the Mangee, and in going for- ward to chastile the Men at the Bow (who was very clamorous) slip'd down the main hatch way and hurt my Leg.—3 o'clock arrived at Ghy- rerry Gaut where I landed, and went from thence to Chander nagore in a

Carriage.—Gave Orders for the Budge row's proceeding out her Voy- age to the Bay of France danga and to bring her to safe Moorings. ———— To the Editor of the entertaining Ben- gal Gazette. SIR, AS many of your Readers will probably be pleased to be in- formed of the most remarkable Cha- racters that appeared at the Masque- rade given Yesterday, I will endea- vor to recollect those who seemed to claim the greatest attention.—The Company consisted of about 400 per- sons—the splendour of whose ap- pearance was superior to any thing ever seen in this Country.—The magnificence of the dresses exceeded all description.—The great room up stairs was illuminated in a stile un- speak ably superb, and the Masks had an agreeable expansion of place to walk in and Dance. The coup d 'oil in going into the Room can only be compared to the Romantic Idea of a fairy place.—It was even beyond imagination striking. There was infinite wit and spirit in many droll and singular shapes—but in such a profusion as scarce to be col- lected in detail, Absurdity, dull- ness and total mistake of Character was also very often to be seen— which has its effect in point of a- muse ment and adds to the mirth of a Masked Ball.—The Company kept on their Masks till twelve o' Clock— when they removed down to supper, which was abundant and did great credit to the taste of the Managers. The Charrcters, that afforded most entertainment, were the following. —Sir Francis—with his Pockets cramm 'd with Prosecutions, and a Vol. of Black ston on his head. —Ned Silent, a ROMAN PRÆTOR; mourning the impend- ing ruin of the Empire, which he had often so ctold.—The Thane, Sir POLITIC-WOULD – BE, striving to know others more than himself. Hannibal in a Warlike Habit be- moaning the fate of his Country, followed by Commissary Mc Haggis. A Miser, the Cormorant.—Midas, Stephen Shallow.—A Jesuit, as well Educated as if he had been bred at St. Omers, Major P—I—r. In an Old English Habit, Mr. B—h—r.—The Ornamental Law- yer appeared as a Gladiator, in a threatening posture, and expatiated much on the saving system of Legs and Arms.—After entertaining himself and the Company for some time in that Character, he withdrew and afterwards came in as Sir John Falstaff, but he unfortunately seemed sever to have tasted a drop of sack in his life.—It was all laugh without joke. Lucy Chinless as skirmish in the Deserter, acted the part so much to the life, as to be carried out dead drunk by the Waiters.—Male Coquette.—an India Hunter, on a wrong scent.—Limber ham, Lord Chalk stone.—He kept up the spirit of the part with gret propriety and good hum our. The mastiff as a Clare market Butcher, was very like Boll and of famous memory. CHARLEY BULLOCK, a Slouchung Mungo.—He did not however forget that the Cellar was open and the wine in plenty.—Vicar of Bray appeared as a Sboe-black with an old wig un- der his Arm.—crying out—black your shoes your Honor.—Mr. Bilious, (by Proxy) as an Alderman with a pair of Horns in his Pocket. The Patna esculapius as a Scotch- Haymaker, bare-footed and bare-leg- ged, with his shoes and stockings slung behind him, as it just arrived in Town:—Being asked whether Hay-making was the only trade in Scotland, he replied, in the true Caled onion accent.—Indeed, my bonny lad and it is not.—we have another trade and that is Cuckold ma- king.—Counsellor Locket as a French Dancing Master teaching the minuet Delacour.—Mr. Th—p—n, a running footman,—Mr. Ad—ms in the Character of a Bengal mater doing the dirty work of a large fami- ly—with these words on his breast "Gain is sweet however got."— The facetious major made a natural appearance as a PIGMY.—Jack Hydreceleas CHEVALIERDE 'ON —He hobbled like a Duck round the Room and said he could dance like any thing, notwithstanding the fall he had at Mrs. Silent 's Ball.— Jack Marplot was in a Robe of Cards, a Chain of Dice round his neck and a large Box on his head.—He after- wards appeared as WHIPPER into the THANE—with the following Motto in his Cap—"Whatever " seemeth good to the THANE,—in " him I live and breathe and have my " being".—Idea George, in the Character of Lord Ogleby, was very lively, well dressed and in every respect extremely characterestic.— Fribble, in miss in her Teens, was well supported by PIGDANNY DURGEE. A light Horse man, without the air militaire, Affadavit Courier.—He was attended by a smart Hussar—who was not known.— [To be Continued.] CALCUTTA. Extract of a Letter from Sir Edward Hughes to the Governor and Coun- cil of Madras dated Trincamalay 3d March. " IN my second engagement with " Mons. Suffrain, I dismasted " two of his ships of the Line and " took two of his largest Frigates " and three Transports. He steered " to the southward and it is supposed " he is gone either to Achin or " Batavia. I am now resitting and " hope to be able to return to the " Coast in eight or ten days. Extract of a letter from the Western Papers. "Mahomed Beg Amdemny one of Nudjif Cawns Chiefs has marched upon the Borders of Buehet Sing the Hatter-Rajah, who has consult- ed with the Rannah of Ghode what Measures he shall pursue." The Rannah has made offers to Scindia of five Lacks of Rupees not to molest him, which sum they say Scindia has refused in a very spirited manner. The Rannah in consequence of this refusal has recalled his Vakeel, and ordered Mr. Sangster to Gaulier, with the five Battalions with which he was stationed four Coss to the Westward of that Fortress. Scindia has sent to Bilsia and Es- yene for Guns.—It is reported that Hoobcar and Took ajce are moveing this way with 80,000 Horse and Foot.—It is not known whether they intend to joyn Scindia or stop at Esyene. Scindia is now at Noon seray com- mitting Hostilities against Saul bai and Antry,—places belonging to the Rannah. Raw Chund the Chum dalah Ryat has ballanced his Accounts with Nature,—This Intelligence has been received by the conveyance of Mr. Andersons Harcarrah. Scindia has resolved to make the Rannah pay the losses he has sustain- ed by the War, and has-already de- manded a Crore, of Rupees together with the impregnable Fortress of Gaulier.—The Rannah has acted very Spiritedly on this occasion; and is makeing every preparation to re- pulse him. ARRIVALS. March 11.—Lively Sluop, Geo. Brookes back from Madras.—13th. Snow Akmudy Sam. Cooper from Mallacca, a Prize to the Death or Glory. Acknowledgements to Correspondents. B RITTANNICERS Letter is received and will be inserted next week we are obliged to postpone the rest of our acknowledgements untill next week. Calcutta the 14th March 1782.— To be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCT- ION.— ON Wednesday, the Twentieth day of March instant, between the

hours of ten and eleven o' Clock, in the forenoon, at the Old Court House, by virtue of several writs of executions, in the hands of the Sheriff An upper-roomed Messuage Tenement or Dwelling House, together with a piece or parcel of ground thereunto be- longing, situate at Mazarah in the Pur- gunnah of Taullah, in the district of Jasore containing two Biggahs and sixteen Cottahs more or less. Also a Gollah Baury, and a piece or parcel of ground, situate at the same place containing five Biggahs more or less with six straw houses standing thereon. Also one other piece or parcel of Cha- rity Ground, situate at the same place containing seven Biggahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. Also one other piece or parcel of Ground situate, at the same place con- taining two Biggahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. Also one other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place con- taining three Biggahs and fifteen Cottahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing seven Biggahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing one Biggah more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing six Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground situate at the same place containing 8 Biggahs more or less, with several trees standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing five Cottahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing ten Biggahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing five Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, Situate at the same place containing five, Biggahs and ten Cottahs more or less. One othter piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing one Biggah more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing five Biggahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of ground, situate at the same place containing eight Biggahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Gronnd, situate at the same place containing four Biggahs and ten Cottahs more or less with several trees Standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place containing three Bgigahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Ground, Situate at the same place containing two Biggahs more or less with several trees standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Ground situate at the same place, containing ten Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing ten Cottahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing four Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing five Biggahs more or less, with five straw Houses standing thereon. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing one Biggah more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing one Biggah and ten Cottahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing two Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground situate at the same place, containing two Biggahs and ten Cottahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground situate at the same place, containing one Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing one Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing two Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at the same place, containing one Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Shahapoortalloolay in the a- foresaid Purgunnah, containing ten Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Niyhail poor in the same Pur- gunnah, containing two Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Rammasorepoor in the same Purgunnah containing five Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Gopaulpoor in the same Pur- gunnah containing Fifteen Cottahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Dohaur in the Purgunnah of Ramchunderpoor in the aforesaid district containing ten Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Baulliah in the Purgunnah of Khulliskrhally in the aforesaid district containing Fifteen Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Tagyhurryah in the same Pur- gunnah containing fourteen Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate at Somufranty containing two Biggahs more or less. One other piece or parcel of Ground, in the aforesaid Purgunnah, containing two Biggahs more or less. The property of Conteram Dutt. Also an Upper-roomed Brick built Messuage Tenement or dwelling House, together with a piece or parcel of Ground thereunto belonging, situate at Sootanoo- ty in Calcutta containing one Biggah and one Cottah more or less. Also a Garden and piece or parcel of Ground situate at Shaum Baazar Con- taining ten Biggahs and eight Cottah more or less with several trees standing thereon. The Property of Goculchund Gose. Also an Upper-roomed Brick Built Messuage Tenement or Dwelling House together with a piece or parcel of Ground thereunto belonging situate at Sootanooty in Calcutta containing Fifteen Cottahs more or less. Also a Lower roomed Brick Built Messuage Tenement or Dwelling House together with a piece or parcel of Ground thereunto belonging situate at the footanootey Containing three Cottahs more or less with two small Brick Rooms and 2 Straw Houses standing thereon. Also a Lower roomed Brick Built Mes- suage Tenement or Dwelling House to- gether with a piece or parcel of Ground thereonto belonging Situate at Barabazar containing one Cottah more or less. The Property of Totaram Shahaw.— Also an Upper roomed Brick Built Messuage Tenement or Dwelling House together with a piece or parcel of Ground thereunto belonging Situate at Charrack Danggah in Calcutta Containing Six Cottahs more or less.— The Property of Rogoram Surmah.— Also a Lower roomed Brick Built Messuage Tenement or Dwelling House together with a piece or parcel of Ground thereunto belonging Situate at Old Bow- bazaar Containing ten Cottahs more or less.— Also a Garden and piece or parcel of Ground Situate at By tackkawnnah in Calcutta Containing two Biggahs and three Cottahs more or less.—with several trees standing thereon.— The Property of Coroonabmoy Dutt Podar. The Conditions will be mentioned on the Day and at the place of Sale. ———— ON Tuesday next the 19th Instant. WILL be sold by public auction by Messrs. Donald and Wil- liams at their auction room near the Court house. A large Assortment of China silks, Lute strings, Satins, Velvets, Tea, Long Coths, and a great variety of other articles. And at the same time will be sold the following Vessels. A Prize Snow about 250 Tons—a prime Sailor, well found and fit for sea. The Snow Royal Admiral Capable of carrying about 900 Bags of rice, well found an excellent Sailor and fit immediately for sea. The sloop Coote,—about 15 Tons burthen with every thing Compleat and in good repair. A Patillo Budge row Containing a hall Bedroom and Veranda and a ships Pinnace Boat with every thing compleat—The above vessels are laying off the Old Fort Gaut.—A list of their stores will be seen at the auction room. Also a Moord Budgero laying off Messrs. Briggs Gaut built very lately at Chittigong. N. B Also a pair of very excellent Bay phaeton horses.

POET 's CORNER. To a Lady who dances with her breasts uncovered, tho' they are none of the most templing. AS Pedlars, to allure the pass- ers by. Display their Goods to catch the wand 'ring eye, So you, mistaken maid, lay ope' your breast, And think that fight will recom- mend the rest: But let it pri 'thee henceforth be con- ceal 'd For charms like your 's tempt least when most reveal 'd. Amoroso. On the conceited Patna ESCULAPIUS **** ******** Thinks himself a Beau Garcon; And with elicit Love plagues all the Town. If want of Ton, Politeness, Man- ners, ease; Cumpose a Lady's Man sure he must please; Berest of each he fills the vacant Throne To dullness sacred and to meanness prone; But yet to Wit the Bourgeois makes pretence, Tho' void of humour or a grain of sense. Bob Sbort. Advice to the merciless AMBULATOR. CONSIDER well thy dangerous weapon wit, Fright a whole settlements, when some few you hit; Each knave or fool that conscious of a crime, Tho' now 'scapes; looks for 't ano- ther time. Experientia. ———— ALL Persons having any De- mands on the Estate of Mr. James Brumley deceased are request- ed to send their accounts to Mess 'rs. Sealy and Johnson, Attornies for the Executor, and those who are indebt- ed, are requested to pay their Debts to the aforesaid Attornies. ———— CAPTAIN Joaguim Jose Vasques begs leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Calcutta and the Public in general that his China Cargoe Imported pr. ship St. John will be exposed for Sale on Tuesday next 5th Instant at the same House occupied by the first Captain of the Santa Crúze next to Mr. Briggs and opposite to Messrs Burrell & Gauld Consisting of the following articles. A Choice Collecton of Silks and Gauz Hyson Tea in half Pecul Chests China Ware. Japan soy. Pickles and Europe Ceese &c. A. B. Captain Vesques begs the Gentlemen who buys the goods to pay the amount when they are taken away. ———— BENGAL BANK NOTICE is hereby given that the business of the Bengal Bank is trans- acted at Mr. Riders house, and that the Office is open, for paying off Notes and Receiving Deposits every day between the Hours of ten and one. Sundays and great Bengal Holidays excepted. ———— JUST IMPORTED BY the last Ship from China and now on sale at Mr. Cantwells, a quantity of very fine Hysen Tea. ———— ALL PERSONS. INDEBTED to the Estate of the late Capt, James Mayaffre of Artillery are requested to pay the same on or before the 1st day of July 1782 unto Mess. Alex- anders and Colvin in Calcutta and all persons who have any Claims on the said Estate are requested to lodge them pro- perly authenticated on or before the above Period with the said Messrs. Alexanders & Colven Attornie's to the Executors. Calcutta 20th February 1782. ———— MESS. ROBERT HOLFORD and CUDBERT THORN- HILL of Calcutta, Merchants, hav- ing dissolved their Partnership, they beg leave hereby to acquaint their Friends and the Public therewith. ———— To be SOLD. WHOLE sale, or retail several Calks of Good old French Brandy to the amount of 800 Gallons more or less. For further particulars please to inquire of Mr. Swift in the Murgy Hattah, near the china Baazar, To be SOLD. About 60 Casks more or less of salt provissions consisting of Beef, and pork, each cask of Beer contains 43 pieces at fix pounds each. The Pork consists of 50 pieces in each cask at fix pounds each piece. For further particulars please to inquire of John Swsit in the Murgee Hattah, near the china Baazar, Calcutta 4th February ———— CAPTAIN ANTONIO JOZE DE GAMBOA. BEGS leave to inform the Public that his China Cargoe Import- ed on the Ship Santa Cruze Almas, is now exposed for sale at his House formerly occupied by Mr. Chambers and opposite to Messrs. Burrel and Guards, and consisting of the follow- ing Articles viz. Silks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams China Ware and Sweetmeats &c. Calcutta 8th February 1782. Messrs. Nicolls, Isazo's and Savory. HAVING purchased the whole Investment of Liquors of Cap- tain Dael, Imported on the ship Printz Coal is now exposed for sale at their House No. 113 (Cassytullah Baazar) Consisting of the following. Beer in Hds. Gin in cases, Brandy and Rum in Hds. English Claret in Chests, Danish Do. in Do. Hock in Do. Frontiniac and Byone Wines. ———— WANTED. ONE or two Tanyans rising 6 Year old Wanted also a Bay Toor key 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. ———— 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 purchacer by applying to the Clerk of the printing Office. ———— 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 Pore or Harbour provided the time be ascertained at which it is high Water at the full and Change.—The Sout- hing may also have it's use by taking Her Meridian 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 Longi tude is ascertained. ———— WANTED. IMMEDIATELY, a book called the HIND, and PANTER, wrote by Dryden whoever has got such a book, and re willing to dispose of it are requested to fond with a Line directed to G. A. at the printing Office mentioning the price. ———— CALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.