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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
From IN English paper.

FIGHT BETTt ZEN HARRIET COPE AND
HARRIEr MORRIS.
This is treat we have seldom the
task oflaying before our readers. The
combatants are two lasses, and they
met on Tuesday afternoon in a field
near Begnas.on, to settle deadly dis
pute respecting youth about eighteen
years Of age, (eight of which we are
told he has spent in Coop Seconds,
Tom the Taylor, for Cope, & James
Edge for Morris.
Round l. The ladies unmuzzled,
without delay, and ratified away in the
regular milling fashion most unmerci.
fully, some severe blows on both the
muzzles, and claret streaming down
each This was good round, and
Cope was floored with smashing hit
upon the ogle.
Q Both came to the scratch fully
bent on mischief "I'll die before I'll
he wapped," cried each of them
Cope's science was good and Morris
showed she was no stranger to the ring.
Counter hits on the face and neck
more tapping of the CIaret. Morris
was in her turn finally erased by
left handed facer; TO l on Cope.
9. Cope had a batch of good luck
this round. Morris received u good
one on the mazzard. and was also
thrown "That's one for Tommy"
cried Cope.
4. 5, 6 Both piping. Cope as good
as Morris Willing away till their
feelings were overcome, and going
down from exhaustion
2. Morris stood up like game cock,
and sharp rally ensued, in which she
received tremendous blow on one of
her pretty percers. which set the ella
ret running. She however, sent
Cope down like log OF wood by an
awkward left handed hit upon the
mouth. which set her worries dancing.
s. Both came TO the scratch bleed
ing profusely, and evidently sadly
marked in the last round Cope would
take no denial, but Morris met her
WIN tier IaVofite ielt-flanded mt which
sent her all abroad, and she stood up
till she was quite lost. -
8, 10. Much game. "hellows n
mend" on both sides, and little work
done. AL was up with Cope. She
fell from blow on the ogle, which
pun her quite into Chancery.
IL ~1pe came up game, dispntins
every inch of ground, and planted a
tremendous hit under Morris lustre.
Mrs. Morris returned It with interest
upon the throat of Miss Copeland
downed her.
-, l3 Cope fought WI, but her
rushes were wild, and long way at
distance, and she was fl0ored n each
head terribly chancerifed.
IA, and last found. TINS was an
out and out good one. Both pelled
away, and the claret flew in all direc-
ions; everthe seconds were covered
~ithit, astheir principals were with
glory; but Row on the b cad haSS ct
'ettled Cope, and she was dcAfto time.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
LATEST FROM rnoMPsoNs ISLAND

NORFOLK, SEPT. ls.-The brig War
rem, Capt. Owen, arrived at this port
from Thompson's Island, and left there
the 9Th inst. Lieutenants Boaiman and
Man, Acting Lieut. SulIircn and Mid
shipmen Sha1e and Claggett, have come
home in the Warren, in consequence Of
i'll health The intelligence by the
Warren is a week later than thatby the
Beagle, and is cffhs same melancholy cas-
The fever had not abated- the sick list
was augmented, and several new vic
tins have been addedto the list of deaths
among whom we are truly concern
ed to state, IS Midshipman Miles King
son Of Miles King, Esq. Navy Agent OF
this station-n most amiable and promi-
sing youth. Commodore PoRTEa con
tinued in i'll health.
The following is an extract of a letter
from.nn intelligent officer at Thompson
Island to Mr.. Lyford, keeper Of the
Commercial Reading Room
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
PER THE WARREN.
"ALLENroy, (T.I) SEPT. 8, Is

-aSA-~A' ~%'f - ~ 800 - '0~S'
"This place continues very sickly.
In addition to the deaths which had taken
place previous to the sailing of the Bea-
gle, are the following, which have oc-
Cured since: Lieut. Henry Gillian and
Lieut.. NJ Garter, Midshipman Miles
King, and .Mr. etrsH Among the sick
are, Com. Porter, Doct. WIIliamson,
Doct .S;ew, Doct. Besset, Acting Mas
ter arthur Ba n5ridgs, Midshipmen Au-
sUsTrsE c. FARMHOUSE, Eitsnhouse,
Bsnbridgs, Ratc!i6s, G. b. WiIk nsoa,
M. .Nar1rro, Sail Maker of the station,
ond Mr. Crery, Purser's stsward.-There
sre also from 40 to so sick at the hospi-
tai, Attention, and on board the feet.
The Commodore has changed his pen
dant from on board the sea Gull to the
peacock-itis though en- account OF the
i'll state of his health.
"The following vessels are now here
john Adams, Captain Renshaw Pea
cock, Captain Cassin schooners Por-
poise Lieut. Com. Ramage; Fox, Lieut.
Com. Richie Wildcat, IL Com. VOL
bert; and Allen, 1t. Com. Legare The
Fox is to sail the 18th INST for Norfolk,
with specie, and thence to Washington.
The sloop Florida sailed hence yester-
day on the survey of the coast Of Flori-
da. The schooner Greyhound, 1t.
Com. Rossoau, and Jackall, 1t Com.
Cellers, sailed a few days ago on a
eruize.'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

British Order an Council The
London Gazette of July 22d, contains
an important order Of the King in
Council. imposinga duty nf4s Sd per
ton. and 10 per cent. discriminating
duty, upon all American vessels and
produce entering the ports ofthc West
India Colonies aud British America,
in return for similar duties charged by
the American government on all Bri-
fish vessels and produce of these coun
tries which enter the ports Of the U.
States, beyond the duties charged by
the United States on their ships bear
Ing produce from the above mentioned
British colonial ports.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
LATEST FROM COLOMBIA.

LATEST FROM COLOMBIA.
By an arrival at Philadelphia from
Laguayra, letters have been received
iniBaltimore from the latter place da-
ted 9th Aagust-It appears that
former report of the dismantling and
blowing up of Porto Cabello by the
Spanish garrison, was unfounded--
The place still held out-The letters
received contain contradictory accounts
as to the actual state Of affairs there
One is, that the garrison had offered
to capitulate on certain conditions and
that the negotiation was still going on
the other, that General Paez had
summoned the place to surrender,
which the Governor returned Pc
remptory refusal. -Fed. Gdz.
From Curacao. arrival at Provi-
dence from Curacao brings dates to the
25th ult. A letter of that date states that
the market was rather dull for Ameri-
can produce---a great quantity remain
ing unsold, and arrivals daily.
Porto Cavello still remained in the
possession of the Spaniards.
The Curacao Courant of the esd of
August, says, we have been politely ia
vored with the Caracas papers up to
the 18th inst from which we have made
the following extract:
We learn by letters of the 3oth ult
from Margaritta, that the national ship
"Esperanza,n of Ga guns, had arrived at
the Island from Holland, having 10000
stand of arms on board, and 10000 suits
Of clothing for our army. This is one
of the vessels purchased for the Repub-
lie, by the deceased Dir. Yea, and if she
corresponds in equipment and other es-
sentials of her size, we doubt not but the
means are in our hands of annihilating
the naval force of the enemy.
The frigate Venezuela sailed on the
l4th inst from La Guayra to join the,
Esperanto at Margaritta.
The barque Charles of ls guns, from
England arrived at La Guayra, on the
18th inst for account of the Colombian
government. This is the same vessel,
which. our readers may recollect, arriv-
ed in Ia Guayra some months ago, and
on account of some Misunderstanding
was sent back. ~
These are reported to be very fine
vessels, but weakly manned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

Shocking Depravitg.-Aboutth three
weeks ago father 81 son named Mars
lon, who lived in the same house in
Gardiner, Me feliinto dispute about
some trifiing affair, when. The son be
came so exaspcrated, that he seizeo
his aged parent and beat him in such a
brutal manner. that he died in a few
lays after The wretch Immediately
descended.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

We learn (says the Richmond En-
suirer.) that Mr.. W. II. Crawford has
been i'll with bilious fever, for several
days, at the house of Mr.. James Bar
bour, in Orange county.-Mr. C.was on
his return to the city of Washington.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

I"CoMMoDoRE PoRTRR viii not OF
course leave here until some favorable
change takes place 10 the health OF the
Island, although ne is now merely
hanging BY thread. He Is much re-
duced. and continues very low, hut L
am happy to say, has been considered
i convalescent for four or live days past.
| Ills flag was hoisted on board OF the
/ Peacock last Tuesday, and report says
he only waits for the change above
i mentioned to return in her He GER.
i tainly wants some tender aud careful
nursing"
An extract ofano.her letter of same
date to the editors OF the National In
telligencer, says:-"l take pleasure in
stating to you that the health of Com.
/ PoRTeR is very fast improving; his
fever has in 4 great measure left him,
and we hope to see him, ina few days
again paving his visit TO the vessels OF
tie squadron al person"
London Corn Exchange, Aug. %.
Towards the close Of Mondays mar
ket, wheat experienced a tolerab.e brisk
demand, in conse luence OF untavorable
| accounts Of the harvest from the North,
and as our supplies since then are small,
higher prices were demanded THIS morn
ing; but we did not conceive that the
| consumers were inclined to submit to
| them, and Of course very little business
! was transacted, and thai not on better
terms than last market day.
i Dublin Corn Exchange, dug. Is
The Indictment state of the weather
during the last week, and the unfavora-
/ bic Accounts of the harvest which have
| been received from the interior, operate
very torcibly on our market to-day. Inc
supplies were extremely short, and the
demand brisk. Prime Wheat experien-
ced a further rise of from Is. Sd to Is
on Wednesdays prices. Prime Flour
sold freely at 22s; per cwt and towards
the close higher prices were looked Tor
Oats were also at an advance of Cd. per
barrel The first New Oats appeared
this day, and sold at los. per barrel.
.'pprehensions were expressed in Ire
land for the wheat crops, in consequence
of he very heavy rains.
An American gentleman residing in
| Batavia, makes the following statements
| in letter dated in May last, to his COR
RESPONDENT at Salem, Massachusetts,:
sTo this island the American trade is
peculiarly valuable. Our ships for the
last two years have taken away more
than one third of the coffee it produces,
and it is paid for in treasure. The gov
eminent appreciate this. There elapsed
several months last year, when but one
American vessel was here; business led
me to the presence of the Governor; he
Inquired what had become Of my coun-
ltrymen-spol;e of the value of their
trade above chat of any other nation. be-
cause they pass in treasure, and most
others exchange the Injuries of Europe
and Bengal for the products Of this colo
ny-one enriching it, the other improve
/, rishmg it. The treasury is empty when
, | American ships are not in market"
! "On the whole average since my resi-
4 dence in Java, -four years, believe no
1proft has been made by the American
merchants sending cargoes TO this island
Small ventures may answer, yet | re-
commend the com in preference TO any
4 thing else"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

The declining state OF Bishop Ho
bari's health conpels him to leave hi
native country, anitry the effects of q
sea voyage, aud OF a visit to Europe.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
FIRE AT CoNSTANTINOPLE.

The Augburgh Gazette states, that
on the 18th of July, a fire broke out in
Constantinople, in the suburb Costina,
contiguous to the naval arsenal In a
short time $500 houses were consumed
by the flames. The fire soon gained
the arsenal, and all efforts 10 extingush
it were in vain. twas re-lighted three
times successfully by the authors of
this conspiracy. The Turks had the
grief ofseeing consumed,one ship of the
line, of "a guns, two coryettes, FIVE briggs
and 40 smaller of every degree. Dis
may prevailed throughout the capital
The Greeks say, that God is with them
on thus seeing that in the space of one
year, the two great arsenals, those of
Tophana and Tersana, have been con-
sumed by fire.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

North Western hdians On the first
page of our paper, will be found an i'm
portsnt document, which may BE- relied
upon as being correct, on the SUBJECT OF
the North Western Indians. 1t will be
seen, that our citizens in tl',t quarter,
are in an exposed situation. Govern
ment aught to send an efficient force to
protect them. Speaking on the subject.
the National Intellisencer says, The
last accounts left Col Leavenworth's
party within AZ hundred miles of the A
rickarees; and, ifthey should retire be-
fore our troops to the Mandans, as they
had been invited to do, we hear it was
the intention of Col. Leayenwor;h, re :
CARELESS of this addition to their strength,
to pursue them even there.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

A barrel Of -four, which evidently
had been in the ocean several years, as
IT was completely covered with bar
1acles and grass, was picked up, in
he South Pacific Ocean, by whaling
hip. On opening it, it was found to
'c in state of preservation, and no.
more than an inch of it iuj1red by The
water 1t came to hand timely, as tn,
ships company was in great distress
.0r want OF bread.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
FEE GA1BrTEo
HARRISBURG, Oct. 2, lsa:.


Potsmac Cosal-In another column
of our paper, will be found the proceed
inss Of = meeting of the citizens of Fair
fax county, Va. on the subject of the
Potomac Canal This subject, we are
happy to find, is every day, gaining
friend,-it j, a subject of much impor-
lance to the people in This section of
country, at the same time we feel a
chagrin at the apathy of the citizens of
Berkeley in this all-important matter
they aug ht to have meeting to appoint
delegates to meet others that have been,
,or may be appointed, to meet at Wash
ington city, on the 9Th of next month
Tie approaching Superior Court, Tor
this county, will, in our opinion, be
favourable time, as it is expected there
will be number of citizens in town then
from all parts Of the county.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

As the advancement of Agriculture
rs the interest Of all, we would recon-
,nend to the citizens of this county, the
formation OF aSociety for the better pro-
motion of A griculture. This we sincere
" believe, would be attended with sa-
lutary effect Our farmers would thereby
become enriched, and the whole county
necessarily reap incalculable benefits
Hence It is, that we cannot avoid urging
Che propriety and importance of the a
: doption of this course. Believing that,
after little reflection, almost every indi-
vidual will be equally convinced, we an
ticipate the happest results.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25
FROM HAVANA

Mexican accounts to the s4,b nj, IRE
received at Charleston by an arrival from
Havana. A letter dated at Havana, lime
Q, says; 1Ihe confirmation of war gives
sddl'ionai animation to business, pariicu>
i "a as regards sugars and freighis to
Europe Every thing is quiet, and /
think rather promising as regards our DO,
iItlcal and perhaps commercial situation.
Our new governor is said to be one of
great intelligence, aud full of energy.
some dissgreeable things have, howey.
er, occurred here, and as yet the actors
IN them have not been punished.
hurolde haslefi Mexico in the British
brig Rollins, for Naples. He is said to
have carried with him = numerous re,i.
nue. and much treasure"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25
FROM PORT.AC-pRJNCE

We learn from captain Farran of the
schooner General Jackson, arrived here
yesterday from Port.au- Prince, that a
suspicious schooner had been brought in
there by the government vessels of Hay.
ii She was called the Mary Josephine
of Savannah, but the crew stated that she
belonged to Messrs w. s. 8. of ST. Jago
de Cuoas and that she was last from Bar.
racoa. She had a cargo of tobacco and
other articles. The mate said she was
fitted out for the purpose of buying pirat.
zeal goods She had, when captured one
long nine FOUNDER, and full compliment
OF small arms &c. 1t was said she was
formerly one of commodore Aury's
cruisers, and since had been privateer,
fitted out and owned by Messrs. w. GJ s.
OF st. Jago de Cuba. The general opin.
ION in Port-au-Prince was that she was a
piratical vessel. lin.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25
FROM CURRAcoa.

CURACAO, MAY H.-It is reported. By
an arrival yesterday from Puerto Cabello.
that the siege of that place by land, had
been raised.
Capt. Murray, late Of the Bolivar. is
under arrest at La Guayra, to answer for
his conduct in not being present with
the Bolivar, at the late naval engage.
ment.
We are informed, that in the late ma
val engagement, the Spanish corvetSe
Ceres laid the Colombian brig Indepen.
dencis alongside, and having fred a mum.
Der OF guns into her, the shot passed
through both her sides. The Ibdes
dencia had eleven men killed and
wounded, and was severely cut I'D in her
hull, sails and rigging. She prudently.
retired from the engagement, having, as
is reported, considerable sum Of money
on board for com. Padilla's squadron.
The corvette Bolivar capt. Christie,
arrived off this harbOT yesterday from
La GuaYra, and landed capt. Maitland.
The Spanish rear admiral LaboTde. we
are informed may DO expected here.
shortly, with the Constitution and Ceres.
CURACAO, MAY 24.-Capt Maitland.
late of the Caraboobo, has superseded
capt Matthews in the command Of the
Pichincha (late btigMusqneto.) The con-
sequence has been that capt Matthews,
lieuts. Rodgers, Cristsll and Bartlett have;
thrown up their commissions, and rstir.
ed from the Colombian service,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25
THE FOREIGN NEWS

Brings the French little further into
spain' and draws the gueriIlas nearer to
the enemy. Something decisive of the
campaign has taken place before this
time. The report of peace in the Lon
don Sun, OF May ID aud Is, We do not
credit. We regard il as set on foot to
tranquillze public feeling in France, and
account Tor the tardy movements of the
duke DE Angouieme. We are the more
satisfied OF the soundness Of this opinion,
when we learn that the cortes have de.
clared to the British minister that thew
VIII enter into no negotiation as long as
theFe Is French soldier in Spain.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25
FROM la GuAYRA

In the Colombian brig Of war FL Ven.
cedor, capt. Thomas b. Brotherton. arri.
we'd here yesterday from La Guayra, via
St. Barts and ST. Thomas, came passen-
ger comm odore Daniels of the Colombian
navy. On the 1ltb inst the Vensedor
captured Spanish felucca from Cadiz
for Porto Rico, which was manned and
ordered for La Guayra. The Colombian
corvette Bolivar, capt Christie, and schr.
Rayo, arrived at La Guayra on the Esd
Of May from Curacao. Bali. I'm. yest.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25
YOUNG NAPOLEON:

VIENNA. APRIL 2S.--Thc Young Napos
leon is much liked by the emperor, who
was never remarkably fond of children,
and whilst his son is treated as an infant,
although he is nearly thirty years Of age
vet his grandson is the delight OF the fam
ily. and put forward upon all occasions.
His Governor is count M. Leichtenstein,
who keeps him strict to his studies Gin
which he is much advanced) and in ali
other respects. When the emperor wish
es to correct him, he tells him he will in.
form Count Leichstein, but never does il
himself. Last week he was dressed In
his uniform, at reception at court. and
one of the officers, - Belgrade, fthe
governor of the hereditary prince asked
him, in joke, how many battles he had
served in! Napoleon replied-Put that
question to me this day go years.
The emperor, however. placed him
an:r aryefs, last week, and judge what it
was for--he marked with chalk zerotO'
on the back of the king of Naples coat,
who is on visit to this court. 1t was in
joke, and whether meant TO be understood,
1 leave you all to determine but the
anecdote is excellent in itself, and worthy
of record.
PERpreNAN, MAY Alt appears that
the enemy have decided upon keeping on
the defensive by means OF occupying the
mountains, which bound the right flank
OF the road from Figueras to Barcelona !;
the enemies army continue to keep adj
vantageous positions. II is stated upon
the authority Of different reports brought
to the refugees Of the faith, which reports
have been sent by persons who assert that
they have reckoDed the enemy's army
corps ,SSman bymah,th tina. il consists
of 5000 effective men;it is added that the
last regiment which arrived at the army
from Barcelona, escorted convey Of
6,O0O,OOO reals. 1t is stated that the army
of Catalonia is to be reinforced by 5000
men
BAYoHss MAY 5.---We learn from the
headquarters that his royal highness the
commander in chief, frequently receives
couriers from Seville.-flis royal high.
ness has also received, within these few
days, deputation ofthe principle inhabi.
tants Of Madrid, who have come to ex.
press to him the lively desire entertained
in that capital to see the French arrive
speedilys The army ofthe faith already
occupies Valladolid, and, according to
all appearance, will be at Madrid on the
25th but il is very probable that king
Ferdinand may be brough. back to that
city before that times by some regiments
which will have thrown OFF the yoke of the
cortes. Ii seems certain, that Morillo has
been abandoned by his troops.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25

The following bill for raising gueriIlss,
Or free corps, in the kingdom of Spain,
as passed by the cortes,at their session on
the 18th April, at Seville, was received
by the Spanish consul, at New York,
Article 1.-The generals in chief of
the armies,and in case Of communication
with them being interrupted, the gene
raj commaDdants Of the districts or bro.
Vinces, are authorized to form guerilla
parties, or free corps.
An.S.-The commanders OF provinces
shall be inspectors Of the susTiHa par
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25
PAUSANIAS.

The people of Cincinnati, Ohio, or a
portion Of them, continue to express their
desire to be again favored with branch
ofthe bank Of the United States. The
National Republican OF June s, publish
ed in that city, says--"Fhe re-establish.
mens of the Office of discount and depos-
ito of the bank OF the United States, in
Cincinnati, for the purpose Of discount.
ing commercial notes and bills Of ex-
ehange, and for negotiating exchange on
the eastern cities, is now called for by the
necessities of the place, the extent Of our
commerce, and the known integrity Of
our merchants"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25

Yesterday forenoon Ann Carson and
her associates had hearing before his
honor the Mayor, for attempting to pass
quantity Of counterfeit notes. The par.
ties we're ali fully committed to stand
their trial at the next court Of Oyer and
perminer. P6iia. ne,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-25

FRANKFORT, XII. JUNE 4.-0n MONDAY
last, 100000 Of Commonwealth paper
was committedto the flames, in obedience
TO the act of the last general assembly,
Original cost about about S2s.