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for$40 oo 35 €0 30 00 XB 00 SO 00 ST 00 ;(»S3 0019 0017 00 10 00 10 00)@1B 00 10 00 10 0018 0020 00 5Q@3 757 00 14 00 ntai8cFlour.. 110 . 1,00 . 75. 1,00 . 35. 1,20...|i 00 ... 1 10 ... 1 10 ... 50A Woman before the Hiatt..... 66 ... 42.... 21 ... 40... 20 .... 00 ... 46America ilaces.-I Gjc.— , and W.■3.Oct. 8. orn, 81c.city, foillows:A very singular case has juBt come to light; here (Mauritius, Isle of France) a brief account of which may not be devoid of interest. Perhaps it may afford the extreme advocates of woman's rights another argument for their favorite doctrines. For the sake of all parties, and especially for the aakc of the woman, all names are suppressed ; but of the facts, as far as they have occurred here, the writer is cognizant :An American vessel put into this port for supplies. Immediately after dropping anchor the Captain - repaired to the Consul and informed that officer that he had a woman on board his ship of whom he wished to be rid.’. He stated, and in this respect the testimony of the young woman coincided with his, that about nine months ago,and before the ship left America, there shipped on board her, to all appearance, a tall, overgrown boy of about eighteen years. For full fonr months this pretended boy did a.sailors duty without murmur, and without exciting any suspicion. Then in some trouble that occurred, she confessed herself a woman, to the inexpressible astonishment of everybody on the sbip. But,incredible as the statement was, it was true. The Captain did for her all, and more than all, that could be expected of him under the circumstances. Indeed sho expresses great gratitude to the Captain for hi3 kind, considerate and gentlemanly treatment of her after the discovery of her sex ; and there are abundant reasons for believeing that he did indeed bear himself toward her in a very manly and honorable manner, For when he left her here the tears started in her eyes els she took hia bard, bronzed hand, and expressed her Borrow for what she bad done, and her determination to be henceforth a woman.This was the first port made after it was 'known that a woman was on the bip; and here Bbe was placed under the care of the Con Sul, who provided for her immediate wants, and has secured her a situation in which she can provide for herself.From her own statements, it appears ahe has been a soldier as well as a sailor. Her story in brief is this : She married a man who was attached to another woman, but who was overpersuaded by his friends to marry her. Soon after his indifference to her became painfully manifest. Her father was a cavalry officer ; and with hia knowledge, if not consent, she donned a man’s attire and enlisted in his corps, and aerved under hia immediate command for many months. At the battle of Fair Oaks her father was killed. Soon after, having been detailed to proceed to New York on some duty, she took the opportunity to leave the army, and seeing an advertisement for seamen as she walked the streets, suddenly and unaccountably determined to try her luck at catching whales. The result has already been described.A large-hearted American shipmaster, after hiving thoroughly informed himself of the circumstances, and after repeated interviews with the young woman, finally concluded to ship her as stewardess of bis vessel. A number of generous-spirited American residents have made up a purse for her outfit, and she has gone on her way rejoicing; and in due time will find her way back to her country and friends. Who will say that the age of romance hoa passed.vlqf Rye,m .MirStatement ofC«*a«lUes In tlie 15tfcHeg-Iment of Wl*. Volunteer Infantry.
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Semi Weekly Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Fri, Oct 09, 1863
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