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, 1866-10-26
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Shipping Intelligence.

ENTERED AT C~HRIsTIANsTED:
Oct. 26,-American brigantine VIM. Welsh, A.
M. Strabridge, Norfolk, Slaves.
(" Dutch brigantine Clarinda, ID. Ber-
tinette, Puerto Rico, Circus riders.
CLEARED AT CH~RIsTIANsTED
Oct. 26,-British brigantine Catherine, A. Nc
Donald, Ragged Island.
, 1866-10-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

EIlHE annual Examination of Frederik-
A sted's Danish School, will be held
on Friday the 9th of November at 10
o'clock A. nd.
F~rederiksted Danish School, the 22nd
October 1866.
, 1866-10-26
gnttt tn1ttaiiuta.
To the Editor of the St. CrOix Avis!
Dear Sir!

leu OH
In consequences of your leader in your
Avis No. IS Of 23rd instant, | beg leave
to say, that | had already anticipated
the wishes therein expressed, having on
the lIth April last, urged the Company
again "to send out a good hand engine of
sufficient force to play on the roof of a
high building, when they thought suf-
ficient number of risks had been TAKEN"
TO warrant such an expense, to which
they have promised their careful atten-
ton.
Unjust however observe that my first
letter in your Avis No. l3 of 18Th Feb
ruary last, distinctly says, that my origi-
nal proposal Of sending for 3 engines
(not steam engines was on the condition
that ga sufficient number of risks were
taken" and of that the Company must
be the best Judge.
The Actuary writes me in that respect,
that the cost of these 3 engines would
be not less than Ell 900, which of course
represents an outlay far beyond what
their business in st. Croix will bear, be-
sides, among other objections, he consi-
ders that it forms no part Of the duty of
an Insurance Company 10 provide protec-
ton against the ravages Of fire extending
themselves, but exclusively the duty of
the local authorities. The Royal has be-
sides agencies, yielding ten, twenty even
thirty times the amount of revenue, for
which they have not been required to fur
piSh an engine.
| shall however again lay the subject
before the directors with next mail, and
must therefore beg you 10 insert this let
Ter in your next impression that [ may
send it on to England on Saturday.
Yours, truly,
E. MONEFELDT,
Agent.
Royal Insurance Office, st. Croix Agen-
cy, 25th October 1866.
~ We agree with the Agent of the Royal
that sit forms no part of the duty of an Insur-
ance Company to provide protection against the
ravageS of fire." We have never on any occasion
whatever stated that it should be the duty of the
Company to send Fire Engines to ST. Croix.
The Agent himself has seen the imperfectneSs
of the Fire Engines belonging to this Commu-
nifty and he has with business and reason
warned the Company of the consequences
fatal they might be- that would likely take
place. Putting aside the arguments we have
already advanced in this matter, let any one
for a moment reflect seriously and give these
questions proper
1, Could assistance be rendered in cases of
fire from the shipping?
2, Have We any commerce?
3, Is it not generally known that great and
~effectual help has been often rendered at fires
on shore from vessels, many of which are usu-
ally supplied with good engines, and in places
situated as we are with imperfect Fire Imple-'
ments
We readily supply these answers, until bet
ter ones are given:
/, AS the harbor has never had more than
four or FIVE foreign vessels during some months
, 1866-10-26
FRIDAY, BOTH OCTOBER 1866.

In this paper we copy from the st.
Thomas Times the sad account of an
awful hurricane at Turks Islands on the
Both of last month.
, 1866-10-26
TEE avis"

Strialia4aita, 81, gruix.
, 1866-10-26
TABLE OF THE FALL OF RAIN

during the week from 18th Oct. to 23rd Oct
C~hristiansted. Frederiksted. Kings Hill.
, 1866-10-26

The Danish Brig "Katie," Captain
Robinson, arrived at Westend yesterday
morning, after having been out 80 days
from New York, bound for this port.
She encountered a gale, received some
little damage to her masts and had to
throw her deck-load overheard. All
hands on board safe.
, 1866-10-26
Lutheran Church, Christianstcd.

On Sunday the 26ih instant, these will
be divine service held for both Lutheran
Congregations in this Church.
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MILE. AND THE AGGREG.
E1Ra. holt nf
THE GRBAT TwRNTY-oEE MILE TRoT.

The morning opened rainy, and the leaden
skies betokened nothing but compound of
water and mud under foot. But the idiosyn-
cratic clerk OF the weather, who Is supposed to
read the papers, mad not forgotten that the trot
of Captain McGowen against tine had been
advertised to take place in the afternoon, and
so he was accommodating enough to suspend
his corollary to the aerolite vapors, and give
us pleasant weather. The cloudlets began to
fly, and by noon warm sun and driving wind
conspired to put the track in good condition
TO respond with elastic touch TO the rattling
strokes of the swiftly flying feet of the high-bred
couIser. AS the hour drew nigh for the trot to
commence, the capaclous park began 10 TEEN
with people, some coming on foot and others in
CAV euuipages, while the sleekcoated Captain
McGoWen, with his game head and intelligent
eve, looked upon the busy scene from his stable
window az If conscious OF his arlstocratic line
age and blood unmingled with vulgar drops,
and of his ability to accomplish the work before
him. But as the result shows, the managers of
the track were deceived in It's condlilon. 70
all appearances IL was in a suitable state, but
after the tenth mile had been trotted, It was ev-
dent that the horse could not accomplish the
feat.
The word ''go" was given at five minutes OF 4
O'Clock, and the horse started OIL IN splendid
style the thouehtful crowd watching with pro-
found silence his uniform step and motion a. he
shot round the course. Hiram woodruff, Jr.,
his driver, sat behind HIM mouonless as a
statue, looking neither to the night nor to the
left, riveung his attention on the geldlng as he
sped over the ground.
The first mile was made in three and half
minutes in an easy gait, and on the horse went,
the party in interest near the judges stand
giving the driver the time at eacn half mile,
and how many miles in order that he might
send the horse along at given rate as with a
steam guage to guide him. The second mile
was made in 2'432. .He
After the tenth mileit was obVloas that the
Aaavy and slippery condition Of the track was
nToving q serious drawback to the horse, for he
sbowed signs of working hard, The reins lay
loose nDOT his back, and his driver was COM
pelled 10 urge him along with tbe whip.
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THE ATLANTIC FOR 1867.

addition to fIequent contributions from the regular
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OF prose and poetry.
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THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINsoN will supply
several Of those charming sketches OF t-dOOr life
and natural scenery, which have made him so ac-
eeptable contributor In years past.
EDWARD EVERETT HALE Author of "The Man
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.


A FEMALE BUReLAR.-A colored woman
by the name OF Maria Jones was caught in the
coal-bin OF house at Seventh and Cherry
streets, by the proprietor, Mr.. Haines The coal
bin in which he found her was in the back
yard. She was found lying on top Of the coal,
so as to be concealed from the view of any one
who should chance TO pass by. Mr.. Haines
heard her as he was going past to the hydraut
to get bucket of water owing to the move
ment of her body dlsplacing the Jumps of coal.
He ran to the place and found her as described
and taking her into custody, she was deposited
safely in the Station House. On being searched
burglars bit and two spikes were found IN her
possession, the two latter articles being secreted
in her stocking. On going back to the place OF
her cOncealment, a brace was found. Maria
Jones was formerly employed as a domestic in
MIR. Haines' house. Last June she abscouded
and took with her about two hundred dollars,
worth of clothing. The detective police were
then notified, but although keeping a sharp look
out tor her, she was cunning enough to elude
them. There is no doubt but that she intended
to break into Mr.. Hanes' house. She was taken
before Alderman Godbou, who, after q hearing
held her in $1,000 bail to ans YER at Court.
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DIR. SCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLs-A SUBsTI-
TUTE FOR CALOMEL.-These pills are composed of
various roots and herbs, including small propor.
ton of Mandrake, the compound having the power
to relax the secretons OF the liver promptly and
efectua y as ue pill or mercury, and without pro.
ducng any Of those disagreeabe dan gerous effects
which OF en- follow the use of the latter.
In all bilious disorders, these Pills may be used
with confidence, as they promote the discharge OF
vltiated bile, and remove those distractions from
the liver and hillary ducts which are the cause of
bilious affections in general
Schencks Mandrake Pits eXpel q carides, or seat
worms, which are so troublesome to many persons
producing piles, stuia, dysentery and .oher pain
fu disorders,
Schencks Mandrake Pills cure ,ick headache and
all disorders OF the lVeI Indicated by sal ow skip
coated tongue, costiveness drowsiness and a
general feeling OF weariuess and laslItude show.
ing that the liver is IN torpid oostruc ed con.
oItion.
In short, these pills may be used with advantage
IN all cases when purgatlve Alternative medicine
is required.
The success that has attended "DR j. H
SCHENCKS MANDRAKE PILLS" has induced un-
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The same name. but not compounded OF the same
ingredients Please ask for CDR SoHENCK's MAN
DRAKE PILLS" and observe that the two ikenesses
O1plhe Doctor are on the Government stamp; one
when in the last stage of consumption, and the
other in his present hea tn.
Sold by all druggists and dealers. Price 25 cents
per box. Principa Office, No. 10 N. Sixth street t,
Philadelphia, Pa,
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. APPRCrR1AT1Na :WEAR1Ne A PP1REI.-

+ APPROPRIATINassW WEARING A PPAREL.-
Adelaide Wilcox and Margaret Maxwell had
hearing this morning before Alderman Eneu
en- the charge OF larceny. The charge was pre-.
terred by Mrs. Jennings, who resides at No. 2O9
Christian street. She says that about three
months since the two defendants had stolen
from her brocbe shawl, purple shawl, and
light merino shawl, blanket, and cape, in all
valued at $42.
formed her that they had taken the goods,
and said she knew where they could be found
The other girl had said she would kill her
(Mare aret) II she told, but she felt that she had
to do so. At the hearing she told the Recorder
where the goods we're Dawned. At the conclu-
sion of the hearing, they were both held in $500
bail TO answer.
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CONTENTS OF OUR YOUNG FOLKS:

The Little Man OF the Mountain, by Elsie Teller with
fullpage colored Illustrations; The Four Seasons by
LuCretia p. Hale with four llusa ions; Summer in
Leslie Goldthwaites Lire, by Mrs A ID. I whItne ' (;
Willy Eys Christmas Tree, by L. d. Nichols The
Birthday Box Parlor Drama, by A. Barte; Little
Pussy Willow. by Mrs II. H. stowe; Lawrence e g
Lesson, by j. T. Trowbridge; BRIDES Christmas Day
by Margaret T. Candy; Pictures and Poets, with foar
ull- page illustrations; Skating Song, by Emily
Miller, set TO music by II. N. r.; Round the Evening
Lamp; Our Letter Box.
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WHAT Is THE MATTER WITH THE LAGER2-Those
who are accustomed to drinking this exhilarating
beverage comp of its uncomfortable action upon
the lower bowels This is The result of using atoes
Ardbica In its composition to give it bitter taste
DIR. james N. Bedloe at Lakemeyer's saloon
Carter street, below Third, has his Lager Beer
brewed expressly for HIM, without the use of any.
thing except the malt aud hops. 1t is positively
wholesome, and is the best IN the city.
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SOONER OR LATER a neglected Cold will develop
a constant Cough, shortness of Breath, falling
Strength, and wasting of Flesh-the acant courriers
of Consumption. In some instances the same cause
will produce Bronchitis, disease of the branches
of the windppe. In all affections of Pulmonary
organs, well as in Bronchial Complaints, JaYne's
Expectorant is both palliative and curative, as
the testimony of thousands and its world wide re-
putation attest-while in Coughs and Colds it acts
speedily, and when taken according to directions,
promptly removes them. Why not give this stan.
dard remedy immediate trlag Prepared only at
No. 242 Chestnut street.
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ECONOMY IN FUEL 1t is seldom any new article
Introduced to The public wins lis way into popular
favor rapidly or as eectuaYas the celebrated stove
patented, m%anntactured manu- and sold by Mr. John 5.
this cook stove of MIR. Carks delighted with the
admirable manner in which it operates. ar. Clark
tells hrs customers AMY that 1t is the best cook
stove ever invented tn for all kinds of baking aud
COOLING purposes it is unequaled; that il is more
durable and convenient than any osher stove In use
that ITS price is more moderate ;Ihat 1t but
the small quantity OF one ton of coal in SiT months
in doing the cooking heating, and boiling of large
The fact, therefore, that compla 'nts have been
made is the best possible evidence that strong as are
the representatOns of Mr.. Clark respecting his
popular stoves, they are strictly true. We recon-
end all our readers who have not yet done so to
give this stove trial.
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ANOTHER BURGLARY. - Last night, or
rather between the hours of midnight and
daylight, the millinery store of Mrs. Cox at
No. 1874 Pine street. was entered and ransacked
by burglars. They had effected an entrance by
pryirg open a cellar-door, and from the cellar
forcing their way into the upper part of the
house. quantity of zephyr-worS and fine
trimmings, amounting in all to about 500, was
stolen.
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ENGLISH PERIoDICALs.-Mr. A. Winch,
No. 500 Chesnut street. has sent us the Novem.
Der number OF London SOoirtV, Tempe Bar, COTqa-
hW, and ST. James Magazines. Also, tine latest
numbers OF Reynolds Miscellany, Once a. Week,
AH the Year Round, COrrSepS Illustrated Ne,Us
pdper, and other publications., Tor which he Is
the agent.
From j. j. Kroner, No. 4O3 Chestnut street,
we nave received Miss BIZ riddon's new maya zine,
called BelgrdUid; besides, London Punch. FIN,
and Illustrated Mems ''
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PETTY LARCENIEs.-Yes ester day morning q
young woman named Ellen Haggerty was
arrested on a charge of larceny. 1t appears
that she had purloined three vests from place
in Front street, near Laurel. She had hear
ing before Alderman Shoemaker, who commit.
ted her in default OF $500. bail to answer.
boy named Smith sneake1 into a store at
Eleventh and South streets, and whilst the at
tendants back was turned, tried to transfer the
cash in the money-drawer to his own pocket
He was caught. however and arrested, and
after hearing before Alderman Morrow, was
committed to PRISON on the charge.
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Mike McGruder,
young man who was concerned in the ont
rdgeous assault and battery upon Officer Oak 20
last Thursday, was arrested last evening. He
escaped at the time of the occurrence and n
warrant was issued against him. Last evening
and was taken before Alderman Clouds wbo
held him in $1,000 bail to answer at 0ourt
Officer Oakes was very severely beaten at that
time. -
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BIGAMY CAsE.-An amateur Mormon.
named Matthias Kettenle, was arrested on a
warrant from the Mayor of Newark, N. j., and
remanded thither on a charge of bigamy
tai. His endeavor to crowd too much happiness
into the short span of one life, by taking more
than his share of the lOyeliest half of creation,
seems TO have met With but poor success,
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A NEW MEMBER OF THE BARON motion
Of the Hon. W. A. Porter, Mr.. Robert Porter
Deckert, one of our most talented young towns.
men, was admitted to practice in the Court of
Common Pleas and District Court as a counsel
lor and attorney-atlaw.
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PETTY LARCENY.-Last night the yard
attached to the premises occupied by Messrs
RickeIt d Co. was entered by some enterprislng
thief, and robbed of push-cart. The cart had
the name of ''Rickert q Co." stamped upon the
bottom.
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BOAT FoUND.-Last evening the Harbor
Police found yawl-boat in front of Spruce
street wharf. When found it was full of water.
1t is about sixteen feet long and in good order
1t was taken to the dock at the foot of Noble
street wharf, where it awaits the identification
of the owner.
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The DtIB OF InTPt 20 one mat the horse would
not trot the distance in the time specified. of
course went with the race
The veterinary surgeons on the ground imme-
diately examined the Car tain, and pronounced
him all right. He discussed his supper with his
usual relish, aud during the evening exhibited
no signs of prostration or illness, under the
careful attention OF his custodians
The eager curiosity of the great crowd of
spectators having been partially satisfied it was
not long before the grounds were deserted, and
all wended their way home ward satisfied with
the performance of Captain McGowen, under
such adverse circumstances, although at the
same time there was great dsappoint ment
manifested. There is no douht but the twenty
one miles could have been trotted inside of the
not probable that Captain McGowen will be
matched against time again this season.-N i.
World
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OUR YOUNG FOLKS FOR 1867

The editorial conduct OF the Magazine will be the
list Of CONT viii 4cud as 'bss a
the names Of the most distinguished writer's of the
Ions upon the the best Artists and
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terest that relate to the new volume may be n
InE LEA DING Story Of the year will be conrl-
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lie of Anerican boys and girls century az o. pre-
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Mrs. HAREfET Be CHER STOWE alter completing
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series OF artic es ofaeVentures and observation in
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Mrs. A NJ. DT!AZ has written several articles, which
will be found especially entertaining.
AUNT FANNY" has supplied several Stories which
P c. win give several of hIs favorte Lessons
in Magic, some Of which will take a different
previously exp aimed.
MUSIC-Each Number OF the next volume will contain
These songs will be Written by EMILY HT STiS.i-
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TO the month in which IL appears.
Contributions will also be occasionally furnished v
II W. LongtellSw JsmeS ss,d Russell LoweIl whit
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The Publishers win spare neither trouble nor ex-
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
CONTENTS OF ATLANTIC MONTHLY

John Pierpont; My Garden ;,Bomeo and Rsah Brooke;
Passages from Hawthorpe's Note Books; Katharine
Morn; The sword OF Bolivar; Through Broadway; NY
beathen at Homo; Friend; The Singing school Ro-
nance; Autumn soDgi The Fall of Austria Recon
structioni Reviews and Literary Notices.
Among the contributors to this number r. W.
Emerson, j. L. Trowbridge, H T. Tuckermau, john
Nea Q. @ Hazewell, Rev @ Reynolds the author of
Hermann" and j. W. Palmer
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DRESS GOODS.

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