Saturday 23 March 1782

H ICKY 's BENGAL GAZETTE; OR THE ORIGINAL Calcutta General Advertiser, ———— V O L III ] A Weekly Political and Commercial Paper, Open to all Parties, but influenced by None, ———— 113 From Saturday March the 16th to Saturday March the 23d. 1782. [ No. IX ] ———— INTELLIGNCE EXTRAORDINARY FROM THE NEW JOCKEY CLUB. A NEW and most extra- ordinary Race is to be run on the Calcutta Race Ground in a very few days, for one Lack and a half of Rupees pay or play; No crossing or jostling between little Charley Bullock and that de- licate Jockey Paddy Whak! Char- ley being rather hight weight, the knowing ones have given it as their opinion that he should carry weight it is therefore decreed that Charley shall carry a large Beesty on his back full of Gonga ponney.—Charley strongly pleadeded the weakness of his Loins, and beg to be permitted to carry it on his head, as the best and strongest fortified place about him having at least an inch of fat on that part, and about two inches thick of Skull—This being the case, the parties concerned very humanely took it into consideration, and it is agreed on all sides, that Charley should carry weight on his Periera. nium. Paddy Whak it seems is to ride one of his own largest Elephants, with- out either stockings Boots or shoes. Paddy they say has pleaded the in- delacacey of Riding with naked legs because he says the Ladies will be after Ogling of them, and as he is naturally very bashful he is afraid it may spoil his Riding,—Not- withstanding he is obliged to sub- mit to the decrees of the Majority. And we are informed that he has gi- ven orders to the Sadler to make him a very strong Bridle, and a Saddle with box stirrups. Strange conjectures are formed; & most people are at a loss to find out Wacks reason for Riding in Box stir- rups.—But the knowing ones af- firm that Paddys reason for Riding in that manner, is owing to his hav- ing had he misfort main his youth- full days of loosing all the Nails off his Toes by prokeing the Prata's out of the fire with them. ———— Extract of a Letter by the way of Delhi, dated Surat the 11th December 1781. THE Ketch Cuddah Bux arri- ed at Bombay from the Afri- can Coast, the 9th instant, Com- manded by Noquedah Sully Ma- homet. She left Bomby the 19th March and arrived at Delagoa the 3d. June, and found two Snows belonging to Mr. Bolts, one had come from the West Coast, and the other from Bom- bay, both Commanded by English- men.—After being there about Twenty Days, a French Ship of 20 Guns, Manned with Europeans ar- rived. On board of her were Shott, Powder, and Amunition of all kinds she was supplied, and sail 'd shortly after, but could not learn where she was bound.—She is a small Ship, with 2 Blue Pendants at her Mast Heads, a Billett Head, and Red Oaker sides, and sails much by the stern. After the Nequedah had disposed of his Cargoe, and Compleated ano- ther of Elephants Teeth, he sail 'd again for Bombay the 14th August but meeting with contrary winds & bad weather, his Provision and Wa- ter nearly exhausted, was obliged to put in at a Portugueze settlement called Mossambique the 13th Octo- ber—found riding there 2 Portu- gueze Snows and a French Ship.— He had not been at Anchor above 2 Hours, when a Boat with 2 French Gentleman came on Board of him, and strictly searched the Vessel, and examin 'd her Papers, took by force 4 coffrey Lascars, and returned seemingly much disgusted, not find- ing her (as the Noquedah imagined) to be English Property, tho' the found an English Ensign on Board the Vessel. The Poor Man hastened ashore to the Governor, telling him his Rea- sons for putting in his Port, and likewise of the uncivil usage he had received from the Frenchman—and begged protection of his Flag—upon which business the following Note was sent—The Governor presents his Compliments to the Captain or Com mander of the French Ship, request's his attendance immediately on shore, having a matter of consequence to relate to him—accordingly the Capt came ashore and waited on the Gov. WHEN the following Questions was put to him.— Q. What were your Reasons for going on board the Ketch, and to earch her Papers.— A. To ask the news, from whence she came, and if she was Moor or English property.— Q. What authority had you to that in a Neutral Port, had she been English property.— A. I did it for my own pleasure and atisfaction.— Q. Did you observe her Colours when she anchored in this Port A. I did, they were Moorman's.— The Gov. A. And by those very Colours I will protect her, as long as she remains in this Port.— Q. What right had you to press and force away 4 Men belonging to her.— SA he having too many on board of her:— Q. Do you Consider yourself in a Neutral Port.— A. I do.— Q. I request that the 4 Men may be returned to it's proper Vessel!— A. I will not; nor you cannot oblige me.— The Governor order 'd him to his Apartments in the Fort under a Guard, and his Boats Crew—And immediately issued the necessary Or- ders, that no Communication what- soever should be permitted from the shore to his ship, neither he not his Men should be let cut of the Fort till further Notice. The following Letter was sent by the Governor through his Secretary to the French Captain. SIR, You will on the Receipt of this, send me an immediate Order [ILL] Bearer for the Delivery of the 4 Men you took by force from the Moor Ketch not laying in the Roach— must beg leave to acquaint your that if it is not instantly complied with I shall take such Steps to Oblige you to it—Not a drop of [ILL] any Kind of provision of [ILL]

whatsoever shall be permitted to go on board of your Vessel—besides for- feiang 10 Dollors pr. day for the the detention of the Vessel—Four days being Elapsed and in the interim several Signals of distress were obser- ved on board his Ship which obliged Monsiour to Comply; and an order was accordingly sent to the Governor for the delivery of the 4 Men and expressed greatly, that he was Sensible he had acted Wrong; and to on vince the Governor, he would Salute the Ketch at her departure, pro voided an Equal number of Guns was returned, which the naquedah consented, and returned a Salute of 7 Guns, by his 1—2 pound Swivels, and every thing was amicably settled, peace and Harmony restored to the French Captain and Crew—And faild the 19th October for Bombay, but had hardly got out of fight, when he perceived a Vessel standing right for him, he put about and stood in for the Harbour of Mossambique again— and at day light to his un expressible Joy, found the above Vessel to be one of the Snows he left at Delogoa—the 21st in the evening took his departure from Mossambique and Arrived at Bombay 9th December—2 days before he sooke a Grab ship bound to the Maurutius loaded with Rice to belonging to Hyder. ———— The following is an extract from one of the Europe papers. A LETTER just came over land from Bengal, by way of Grand Cairo, mentions several extraordinary circumstances, which, if true, require immediate national attention: it is therein asserted that the emissaries of France and spain have formed a con- spiracy to drive the East India Com- pany entirely out of Bengal, to put the natives in possession of all the forts and cantonments, and totally annihilate the Company's title, re- venues and possessions in that wealthy country, which is the great support of all their power in the Eastern world: it mentions that in con- sequence of this atrocious scheme the store-houses in Calcutta were willfully set on fire lately, by which the Company lost at least eighteen hundred thousand rupees, and that though some of the proprietors were either known or strongly suspected, no notice of them was taken; the seizing the Company's Marine yard and docks let on lease to Col. Watson after it had been secured to him by the Com. and after he had laid out near 100,000, thereon, is also men- tioned as another grand part of this diabolical scheme, to which (the writer adds) if immediate attention is not paid, the Company will not have a foot of land in Ipaia. ———— Life of the French Fleet. Hero Haunibal Vengeance Phynx Artesan L 'Orient Brilliant Severe Bazore Flamant Ajax Hannibal 74. 74, 64. 64. 64, 74. 64. 60. 60. 60. 50. 50. From France, under the com- mand of Mons. Souffreine. taken near Acheen. FRIGATES. Purvoyeux Consolant Tableh Fame Bellona 40. 40. 24. 36. 36, I Armed Brigg, with 11 Transports 2 Snows. The Lauristaine Transport, taken by the Isis and sent into Madras. Brittannic Transport taken by the Chapman at Negapatnam. The Snow Betsey. Snew Mary. Snow Asia. Are all taken Ship Union. by the Bellona Ship Fortune. Frigate. 1 Ketch. 1 Grab. 1 Sloop. ———— CALCUTTA. BONTON INTELLIGENCE. THE learned DOCTOR SANGRA- DA having been informed that Charley Bullock was to carry a large Beesty full, of Gongy Panny on his Pericranium starts from his Chair and like the Gost frighted Hamlet declares that poor Charley will be utterly undone if he carries to heavy a burthen upon his peri- cranium and in order to explain the danger that poor Charly is liable to, gives us the following very learn, desertation on the pericranium System. The blood Vessels in the brain are so very fine a not to be perceptible some of them to the naked eye, and if by over eating, sleeping after dinner, or many other indulgencies as and causes that the blood in rendered and glutirious that the patient is in very great danger. He says that all men of confined understanding, have by nature only a very small place allotted for the occu- pation of the brain and should the human being that, that brain belongs to, indulge himself too much with the Luxaries of Life so as to render his blood glutanous, he or she the said being or beings are most undoub- ledly in danger of their Lives, and in a moment drop down in an appo- plectic sit owing to the bloke being rendered too thick by which it can- not find a a passage thro the small vessels Masquorade Continued from our last. BROTHER JACK, as a GREEN PARROT prattled more non- sense than ever Poll did before. Mr. TALLOWFAT, a Punch, totally inactive—the Butcher was smart— on this Mask. He told him that "as he certainly was beyond comparison "the fattest beast in the fair. He " ought, at this time, when Bul- " lock's flesh was so high in priceat " Madras, to be sent thither for im- " mediate slaughter."—The Flying Captain appeared as a Gamester in a Domino entirely cut out of Cards— which made a mask remark that" there was a Knave in the Dress which" the Company did not see"— He had a new Edition of Hoyle under his arm and a pack of Cards in his hands, which he was continually shuffling and offering to the Com- pany to play with him—He sup- ported the part as if he had practiced for may years. ———Col. —D—ff, a Patagonian Infant.—Mr. D. C—m—gs, a Boatswain. —A Printers Devil, in a Dress made up of Bengal Gazette's, was a most excellent mask.—He had a proof sheet in his hand and often cry 'd out— "Here I have got youall" —There was a Label on his breast, on which was inscribed the following words—:Tho' " closely immured within the narrow " limits of a prison, I repine not in sul- " len silence, but gratefully exert my " talents for the good of my Subscribers and countrymen," seeing the Shoe blac- and Matter together and to all appe- rance as greatas two Incle weavers he told them ',they were a brace of precious "Dogs. Though this mask was very happy in discovering others in disguise, he himself remains un- known.—He had his Mask painted so much like Patriot H ICKY that he would have passed for that Gen- tleman in propria persons, had not the Dancing Master assured the Circle that he had just left him engaged with Company at home.— Mr. R—h—d—n as a NEW-MARKET JOCKEY a tight knowing figure, but his wit lay in his boots.—Captain S—t h in the real character of an Irish Giant, at least 6 feet and 5 inches high—A Mask having noticed to him that he had not heard a good thing the whole night,—" How the Devil could you replied he, in his cynical manner, when there was not one said."—There was a Harlequis but without spirit or Oil in his Joints.— If merit was to be determined by weight he would have had the first claim to celebrity, Mr. T—pl—r.—Friar, whose face was the piccture of Luxury Mr. R—d—r,—Two Nuns, miss I—s and

Mrs. M—c—n y, whose figures and attractions were superior to sequestration —Rev. Mr. H—se, as a CAR- MELITE, with Cheeks puffed out with eating and drinking.—Miss B—s—t had hold of his arm all the evening in the Character of one of the Wise Vrigins; with what propriety we cannot inter. A Mask told the CARMELITE. "He was in the situation of JOSEPH POTIPHAR would not let him go"— The Pentweazle Family consisting of Mrs P—w—y and her two Daughters was admirably well performed in point of manner, Lady Pentweazle expressed vast satisfa &on at such a vast polite cir- cle and the Daughters, were much in Character would do nothing without the consent of vather and moother.— LADY WRONG HEAD was habited like a Tartarean Princess, almost sinking under the weight of pearls and Dia- monds: The brilliancy of her dress was was only eclipsed by her usual ur- banity and vivacity, Mrs Silent was one of the merry waves of windsor, which she sustained remarkably well. Mrs. H—de and Mrs. B—h—were dressed eu-homme in Domions, (toutes charmantes)—They were so like smart pretty young fellows that they might have been taken for such, had not (fortunately for them, JUSTICE BALANCE and the vene- rable Gentleman in the English habit experienced pleasing proofs that put their sex out of all doubt.—The printers Devil made these two divine masks the following speech.—Had POTI- " PHAR been as much indebted to na- " ture for beauty as you both are, Jos- " eph woud not have been recorded as a " a cruel insensible and his Garments would not have been rent.—"Mrs. spright- ly, as QUAKER, followed the scripture rule for all her conversation was yea and nay she seemed afraid of being lost in the gay wilderness, and never ventured, during the whole evening, from the side of her inseparable companion Lady Ornamen- tal—who appeared in the Character of Lady DUMPS.—Mrs. Cerberous, as a married virgin, might have warmed the heart of an anchorite.—Lady D—y—y was in a Domino and exhibited an un- common plenitude of person.—Do- wager Mrs. J—k—n. as Mrs. Pamtickle had a fainting sit, and upon their rub- bing her temples with Hungary water— She beged of them not—as it would make her Hair grey.—Miss A—r—l in the Character of Miss Scratcbit was very lively—Mrs. S—th as widow wish for't was much admired—The Pigmy paid great court to this mask lle— Messilina was in an amorous Deshabl— Miss W—ll—s, as a fille de Patmos, shewed that true elegance and grace may be expressed without Bija Gur pearls or Diamonds for the put grace and magni- ficience out of countenance—She was much followed by a presumptuous Printer W—lk—s which made the Pigmy tell her."—Madam you will soon be offered "the Types"—that may be implied the lovely mask—but—I can assure you they will make no impress- " sion".—A mad female quixote, walking on her head, with a very pretty pair of Legs &c. at fresco alarmed the tender barted men and even moved the bordered Dons—They afraid left she should catch cold—One of the Dons observed they were the handsomest Legs he ever saw—Yes, says ano- ther, and they are so much alike that they must needs be Twins—Indeed, cries she, you are mistaken, — — — — TURBAN CON- QUEST. — she — appeared as a Country Girl. —A Bon. —mot which passed between her and Lord Ogleby must not escape notice—"I am sorry says his Lordship to see a creature " so innocent as you, bring your Eggs "to so dangerous a marker—Ah,—re- " plied the beautiful Rustic, if there is " nothing here more brittle than my Eggs, " the market will not be altogether so " dangerous."—Mrs. Shallow was " whimsically dressed with a head above " her own.—" Lord Ma'am, says a " mask to her, your head is very high, " yet still not near so high as you and " I could make your husband's."— " Mrs. Bilious (by proxy) a lovely " young Quaker—a mask expressing " his surprise at seeing her in such a ha- " bit—she immediately replied—" " and is there any thing surprising in " that—would 'st thou have a woman " without the appearance of innocence " as well as the reality." No Sister an- " swered he—I would recommend to " you the reality, with the appearance of " innocence."—Miss C—p was in " a Georgain Dress called Hoity T city.— " Mr. Inspection scratch appeared as a Scotch Baboon in an excellent vulgar faced mask, very like the Rapper of a Door.—The Giant observed that such a animal would be inestimable if less ugly in face and figure—The Irish Cub as Tony Lumpkin, just arrived from the Country, wondering and staring at every thing he saw, with all the natural sur- prise that would attend a Country booby at such a sight, was truly characteristic.— He was wise enough, contrary to his usual practice, to conceal his want of sense by saying nothing.—Col C—m—c, in the Character of a WARIOR, with this motto iu his Cap—"Je suis le mort."—Messrs. Tr—v—s and Sh—k—re afforded much entertainment as Jews.—It was much regretted that the talents of the latter were locked up in dumb shew— The Chiringy Doctor appeared as a merry Andrew to the mountebank Knight.— Counsellor Fleec'em had one side of his face black with the word Plantiff " wrote on it—the other side white with the word "Defendant—"The Printer's Devil told him that it was a pity such a miracle of miracles should want both brains and honesty.—Captain Fr—st as mad Tom, with a four square hat, orna- mented with straw, was inimitable— Pomposo a Dutchman, with a tongue as lifeless as his pipe.— [To be Continued.] ———— To the PUBLIC. A Scene of continued Tyrranny, and Oppression for near two years having reduced Mr. HICKY very much in his circumstances, in- volved him more in debt and [ILL] ed his business very considerably tho' he is still immured in a Jail, where he has been these nine long Months, separated from his family and friends at the suit of Warren Hastings Esq; and where he still expects to remain, as the said War- ren Hastings has brought no less than fix fresh Actions against him this Term, but Mr. H ICKY has bore those afflictions as be cometh a Man and a Christian, and will still bear them with resignation and for- titude, and only feels them as they effect his Creditors and his family and thinks it his indispensable duty in the sight of GOD and Man to a- dopt the most prudent and essential methods of industry to pay the one, and to support the other. Mr. HICKY thinks it infinetely beneath him even in his present sit- uation to point out who they are, or what they are who has been the cause of all his past or present suf- ferings.—But now dispising all that's past, present or that which they are now plotting for him he looks forward with that fortitude of mind which is is the constant and insepep- rable companion of every Honest heart; and by a constant eneverance in an unremitting course of industry he hopes God who brought him thro' all his misfor-tuues will Crown his following plan with success. ALL Advertisements not exceed- ing eighteen lines will be inserted for six Rupees the first insertion, and at the rate of three rupees for every other insertion, unless there should be an alteration, in such a case it will charged as at first, for that time only. All Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines will be inserted the first time for four Rupees, and at the rate of two Rupees eight annas every other insert on excepting there should be alterations as above mentioned. All Advertisements not exceeding six Lines will be inserted for three Rupees the first insertion, and at the rate of one Rupee twelve annas every other insertion excepting al- terations as above related. Merchants, Auctioneirs, or others who may think proper to agree by the quarter shall have their Adver- tisements inserted at so very easy and moderate a charge, as to render it their intrest and the interest of their constituents to advertise in the Or- igenal Bengal Gazette. ———— Acknowledgements to Correspondents. Britannicus' Letter was inserted with blanks, and Dashes, but the Editor with drew it (tho' in his opinion a very inoffensive Letter) being ap- prehensive that his Enemies might [ILL] it Liball.

POET 's CORNER. Mr. HICKY in Masquerade.— Epegram. HICKY warm 'd with patriot fire, had he been there, A cover to his heart would soon to wears But when his merits with a Jail are paid, The son of freedom is in Masquerade. LIBERTAS. On a famous Bobadil—like Duel at Madras.— "AND was the puny, prating P—p—m slain? O no—brave Sir John and P—p—m did but feign: Doubting, some months, if it were wrong or right, At last they did resolve like men to fight; If the astonishing account is true, They met, they talk 'd, they drew, and then WITHDREW. Anti—Bobudil. ———— Mr. H ICKY. SIR. I RECEIVED with great pleasure the News of your Victory, over that en- gine of state Counsellor Fleec'em respect- ing your invaluable Types. I happened to be in a Company of twenty Officers when your paper was delivered to me.— It was immediately read and every Gen- tleman at Table was overjoyed at your success.—Your fortitude in the cause of Liberty will at all times and in all places render your name precious to En- glishmen, particularly. The Company's Servants;—and the ample justice which must be done you hereafter, in a public and distinguished manner, will indem- nify you sufficiently for the hardships you have undergone—How pleasing it is to reign in the hearts of your fellow Citizens.—you deserve to reign in them —you have nobly supported their Rights and they will hereafter crown with applanse the Champion of their Liberty—your present quiet and peacea- ble demeanor does you infinite honor, and your generous and patriotic princi ples will render your name immortal.— England will be surprised at your pa- triotism in this land of despotism and will admire the one and rejoice at the other—I heartily felicitate you on this glorious Occasion and join my congra- tulations to those of all the friends of the human rase—which was certainly never intended to wear setters. Libertas. —— Barrampore 15th march 6 AU 61 ———— ALL Persons having any De- mands on the Estate of Mr. James Brumley deceased are request- ed to send their accounts to Mess 'r s. 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 so 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 Cruze next to Mr. Briggs and opposite to Messrs. Burrell & Gauld Consisting of the following articles. A Choice Collection of Silks and Ganz Hyson Tea in half Pecul Chests China Ware. Jappan Soy. Pickles and Europe Cheese &c. A. B. Captain Vesques begs the Gentlemen who buys the goods to pay be amount when the 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 or very fine Hysen Tea. ———— ALL PERSONS. INDEBTED to the Estate of the late Capt. James Maya ffre 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. ———— CAPTAIN ANTONIO JOSE 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 Gaulds, and consisting of the follow- ing Articles viz. Silks, Tea, Sugar, Nankeens, Hams China Ware and Sweetmeats, &c. Calcutta 8th February 1782. ———— Messrs Nicolls, Isaac's and Savory HAVING purchased the whole Investment of Liquors of Cap- tain [ILL] Printz Coal is now exposed for sale at their House No. 113 (Casyulah 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 By one 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 same and very handsome, broke to the Drast, 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 Ole 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 its 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, independant of Resraction, with directions how to find the Moons full and Change et any other Mcridian on the Globe where Longi tude is ascertained. ———— WANTED. IMMEDIATELY, a bock called the HIND, and PARTNER, wrote by Dreden whoever has got such a book, and re willing to dispose of it are requested to send with a Line directed to G. A. at the printing Office mentioning the [ILL] ———— CALCUTTA Printed by J. A. H ICKY, First and late Printer to the HON. COMPANY.