Star.
London, England, 1826-01-24 00:00:00

DUELS.

A duel took place on Saturday, on Hounslow-heath,
between Messrs. H—R-1. and L—v—a, in conse-
quence of a quarrel which originated respecting a bet
,at the late pigeon match between the Counties and
the Ashton and Heston Clubs. Mr. H. was severely
wounded in the arm in the first discharge.
A duel was fought at St. Servan, on the Ist instant,
between a French Gentleman, Mons. B. attended by
two friends, and Captain F—Y, of the British Rnyal
lArtillery, attended by Captain P—a—r —a, and Lieu•
tenant W—aa, both of the Royal Navy. The parties
met at eleven a.m. when the French Gentleman refused
Ito fight with pistols, unless the Captain would agree (no
casualty occurring) to fight with the small sword after
the first fire. The English seconds advised Captain F.
not to fight with swords in his weak state of health,
because his adversary was a young man of five•and•
twenty, in robust health, and an excellent swordsman.
Captain F. waiving the use of pistols altogether,
took the French on their own terms and with their own
weapons. fhe parties met again at four P.M. when,
after a smart combat with small swords, Captain F.
succeeded, at the moment of his being ►lightly wounded,
in disarming his adversary, which terminated the
contest. The sword was not returned to the. French,
until they had unanimously recognised Captain F. to
be a man of honour, and a brave man. Captain F. had
not practised with foils since he left Woolwich, 22 years
ago.—Southampton Herald.

Letters from Madrid of the 9th instant, state, an addi-
tional export duty of 20 dollars the butt has been im-
posed on Xeres, or Sherry wine.
A letter from Port-au Prince, dated 30th November,
says:—“ Nothing has been said lately with respect to
the French treaty, and it is now generally believed that
the full export duty will be required from the French as
well as from others. They will be allowed the half
jetport, but that will be the only point in their favour ;
and if so, the disadvantages to the English merchant
will not be altogether so formidable."
A terrible accident happened at the Bensham Pit,
near Newcastle, on the 17th inst. A dreadful explosion
of fire damp took place, by whits thirty-four men were
killed, many of whom have left wives and families
totally unprovided for. Forty-six horses and two
asses are also ascertained to have fallen victims to the
fore and after damp.
In the Prerogative Court, yesterday, the validity of
a will, executed in March, 1817, by Mr. ELIAS STorr,
surgeon, of Hart-street, Bloomsbury, in favour of his
nephews, to the prejudice of his only daughter. Mrs.
CHARLOTTE MARY DEW, was contested on the ground
of insanity in the testator. The case exhibited the
history of a family religious feud, and will occupy the
Court another day at least.
The chaise of JAMIS PROUD, Esq. formerly of the
Navy, was last night beset by some fellows on the
North road, and robbed of two travelling trunks, con-
taining property to a considerable amount, with which
the robbers got clear off.
The 4ntottunate woman Mari Caen, whose execution
took place here on Monday se'nnight, was from Bal-
linhassig, within six miles of Cork; she was servant to
a family in that City, and about three years ago, came
to London to her husband. Previous to her execution,
she sent a letter to her friends near Cork, acquainting
them of her sad fate, written in terms of contrition
and affection.

Monday, a schooner in distress was seen bearing
towards Scilly from the Land's End ; and two pilot-
boats were on the point of proceeding to Tresco Island
to her assistance, when she struck violently on the
Seven Stones, rocks, and disappeared. Of course the
crew were drowned. _ _ _

Walton. Young was convicted at the late Beverley
Sessions of stealing part of the cargo of the ship Elbe,
from St. Petersburgh to London, wrecked near the Hum-
ber. He was sentenced to six months' imprisonment
and hard labour ; and the Chairman, on passing sen-
tence, signified that it was the determination of the Ma-
gistrates to inflict the severest penalties of the law on
all future offenders.
Burglaries have become se frequent, and are effected
in so daring a manner, in Camberwell, Peckham, Brix-
ton, and their viciaage, that the male members of m4ny
of the families rtsiding in Cold Arbour-lane, in the im-
' mediate neighbourhood of the first-mentioned place,
have formed themselves int ) patrolling parties for the
lefence of their property, and to preserve their houses
from the constant alarm of nightly depredators. The
first party perambulated on Sunday night, each indivi-
lual being armed with a brace of pistols.
Tile Corporation of York is by charter entitled to all
yroperty belonsing to convicted felons in the County.