Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-07

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mas view, so near indeed that she could dis
iingGish the forms Of men in the rigging and
u2ontlie decks Of cacl Neither had as vet
shown flag, and the sole object of both
seemed rather contest Of speed than other
wise; the smaller and foremost vessel at
length began TO siacken in her speed, aid
her pufsucr was rapidly comm. within CRAP
pie, when, as if By magic, large blood red
flag was seen liying IL, lhe mast head of the
ircireating ship, her course Instantly changed
from Il retreating TO an ~ acisIy position
and storm, ci smoke and fire burst from
hcr sides. After u moments pause, another
flag equally rcd, wi:n an immense golden
crescent III rs centre, appeared waxing over
the opposing ship, and an explosion which
SHOOK the island to is very centre, announc-
ed the reply of her g;Ias. 4 close and dead
| ~ sca-hght was now commenced, which con-
tented without ilitcrraption for a long space
| OF tame; not shout nor Inc sound Of !; hu-
man voice was heard curing tic nternissions
OF firing; both vessels we've at icnnth com
pictcy hidden by q cloud OF suiphurous
smoke, and nought designated tkcir existence
save the burning flashes, which cleaned
tho the piichy darkness OH the waters, and
the rafting peals Of artillery which succeed
cd. At intervals the cloud would be dritted
by-a slight breeze, and the bloody flags could
be seen toating rs if i'll triumph over the
scene Of death. The Gring al last ceased.
tine mass o! smoke rolled in volumes from
the scene, and die smaller vessel was again
seen making an effort - escape; her sails
were torn INTO ribbons, her topmast shot a.
way, and her dag hung listlossly irorn a shat
tered spar almost 10 the deck. Her efforts
TO escape Woe vain; again was she oyerta-
ken and grappled by the larger ship. and ii
crowd of bourdcrs rushed over the Sides
The contest now assuIncda more furious and
II possible more deadly aspect; both par
ties were seen contending hand TO hand, and
every blow Of the scyInctar and bayonct
which flashed in the blazing sun-bcams, was
followed by a shout OF triumph Oh scream of
desperate agony. The boarding party seem
ed at length to conquer, and the fight was
feebly continued at the stern by small band
who seemed there 10 rally around a leader.
when both vessels were III an instant wrap
ped in pillar of fire and flame, which rose
IN dazzling grandeur to the skies, and was
followed by an explosion which appeared to
rise from the bosom Of the sea, and TO con-
found all nature by its suddenncss and force.
Zenana and her attendant were both pros
trated 10y the violence OF the shock, and lay
Tor some moments IN complete stupor; they
at length arose, and gaZed upon each other
tor many moments III terror and surprize
completely unconscious of the nature and
cause OF their situation. They at last look
eel forth upon the seas, but both vessels had
Disappeared; and there was hardly frag-
mcnt lett upon the water TO show where they
had lately iiCatcd Ill majestic pride.
long sigh broke from the bosom OF the
Aga'S gentle daughter, as she gazed upon
the scene and reflected upon the horrid fate
of those who had thus persisted before her.
and tear stole down her checks as she
thought that not one was left of both gallant
crews, to carry the information to anxious
kindred and connexions. At this moment
an object resembling a human being was
foated by the waves unon the beach before
them Ienana and her attendant instantly
ran TO the spot, and by Joint efforts raised the
body from the waters edge into the pavilion,
anxious if possible to restore life, and afford
assistance TO this sole unfortunate survivor
The stranger appeared TO be very Young
man, in the costume of Il Greek mountai-
necr; one hand hung heavily and dead by
ms side, while the other graspcd the belt of a
broken broadsword. His dress was rich
and costly; the short trowsers which reach
ed 10 his knee were of the finest muslin.
through the transparency Of which were
seen still richer pantaloons of pale blue
silk. Crimson silk stockings, fastened at the
knee by pearl buckles and red morocco san
dals belted closely round the ANGLE, comple-
ted the lower part of his dress. His arms
were bare almost to the shoulder, and a close
fitting Jacket of scarlet silk trimmed richly
with gold embroidery, was closely buttoned
to the neck. The Turkish maiden and
her attendant gazcd upon the pale deathlike
features of the youthful warrior, until faint
and almost indstinct blush was seen strug-
Cling for existence upon his cheek; they i'm
modlately hailed the omen of returning life
with rapture, and while Namouna fastened
to procure vase of fresh water and aroma
tics, her mistress rubbed the checks and tenn
pies of the patient with gentlcness and RAJ
pidity. She threw open tho close vest which
confined his bosom, and her warm sympa-
thics were excited to a flood of tears, as she