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did not desire it. While they regret
ted its abolition, and looked upon
that as one of the greatest calamities
incident to the war, that freedom had
so demoralized the negroes that any
attempt to re-enslave them would be
fraught with too many dangerous
consequences to be seriously consid-
cred. Ny observation taught me
further, that the people of the South
are greatly desirous for Yankee inn
migration. They want Yankee capi-
tai and Yankee labor and energy to
cultivate their neglected fields and
develop their boundless resources.
Everywhere I went was asked to
urge our people to come down and
settle among them, with the promise
of the largest rewards to industry
and capital. The general proposition
that it is unsafe for Northern men to
settle in the South outside military
protection is false. There may be
some neighborhoods where this would
be true. I know of none such. If
there are, they are rare exceptions to
a general rule. General Webster,
the late distinguished chief of Gene
raj Sherman's staff, with whom had
the pleasure of a long association in
the staff of General Grant, has settled
in Alabama, far away from any mill
sheer nonsense to talk of it being
dangerous for Northern men to settle
in the South. That no unkind Oh
disrespectful word had been said to
him since he had been there.
In referring to the question of
negro suffrage, Col. Hillyer said:
There is no man who understands
this subject better than the Chief
Magistrate of this nation, and, thank
God, he has the nerve and the man
hood to stand in his high place in
Washington, in the face of day, before
high heaven and the august tribunal
of the world, true to the honest con-
victions of his soul There he stands
like a lighthouse on rock in the
midst Of the ocean, throwing forth its
light amid tho storm, regardless of
the angry waves that dash around.
Should this newborn treason become
pestilence, and sweep through the
halls of Congress, Andrew Johnson,
as the representative of the people,
with unfinching faith in the support
OF that people, will stand like the
prophet of old between the living
and the dead till the plague is stayed
[ told the people of the South that
Congress did not represent the senti-
ments of the people of the North,
nor the Republican party That the
President knew this fact, and they
could rely on his frmness in every
emergency. That however much he
might be disposed to yield his indi-
vidual opinion to the assembled Wis
dom of Congress, that he would never
yield the we'll known conviction OF
the people to the clamor of their we'll
known misrepresentation.
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ALSO, A FULL LIN OF
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS !

Over. business and Black Frock COATS.
PANTS and VESTS Of all qualities.
White Linen and Woolen OVER-SHIRTS.
Shaker, Merino, Woolen and Cotton
UNDER-SHIRTS and DRAWERS
Socks, Suspcnders, Collars, Wristbands.
NcckTics, Pocket Handkerchiefs.
Hats and Caps.
Fine Peggcd and Sewed Boots, Caters
and Shoes.
Together with large and woll-selected
stock Of Plain and Fancy
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Forney, the "dead duck" and
Tilton, the live goose, report that
President johnson occupies his lei
sure moments by editing the Wash
ington Lateligencer. If this be true,
President Johnson makes better
paper than either Of these editors, in
less than half the time.
Ne,O York Leader.
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Hardware.

NNHE subscribers would respectfully in
Il form the citizens of Columbia and
vicinity, that they have opened their stock
DOW GLASS, &c, to which they would
ask the attention Of purchasers, cheap for
cash. DIAL i POPE.
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ANDREW JACKSON-ANDREw JOHN
soN.-The most interesting letter re-
ceived' by the Tammany Society on
the occasion of its semi-centennial ce-
Iteration of the battle of New Orleans
was not published with the proceed
lngs OF the dinner. We now print
the letter Of President johnson in
reply to the invitation sent to him,
declining the invitation, which will
command general attention
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, D. c., Jan. 9, 1866.
SIR Itake pleasure in acknowledge
ing the receipt, from the Ancient
Society of Tammany, of an invitation
to attend their semi-centennial cele-
bration of the anniversary of the battle
OF New Orleans. It would afford me
sincere qualification to join you in
commemorating the eminent services
Of the hero of that great victory, who,
in field and in council, ever signalized
his devotion to the Union of States,
and won for himself enduring nation
al renown. My engagements, how
ever, Will not permit me to be pre-
sent, and I regret this the more as
the occasion IS IN honor of an event
to which, as you justly remark, re-
united brethren in every portion of the
republic can recur with equal gratifi
cation and pride
The inspirations derived from the
contemplation Of common trials,
common victories, and national ira
dltlons sacredly cherished by every
American, cannot fail to exert an i'm
portant influence in healing the irri-
tatlon OF sectional wounds and
strengthening the feeling of devotion
to the Federal Union, the maintain
ance and preservation of which, in
all its dignity and purity, was the sole
aim of the intrepid and incorrupti
ble patriot, Andrew Jackson. With
great respect, sincerely yours,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Hon. JOHN VAN BUREN, Chairman,
ETC., ETC., New York city.
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OFFER THEIR STOCK AT
REDUCED PRICES !
CONSISTING OF:

A GOOD assortment of PRINTS, of all
IA colors and qualities.
DELAINES, POPIINS.
French and English MERINO.
Black and Colored ALPACA.
DEBEGE, LINDSEYS.
Opera, White and Red All-wooi and Cot
ton FLANNEL.
GINGHAM. JACONET, SWISS MUSLIN.
JEANS, CAIBRICS, PAPER CAMBRICS.
Bleached and Unbleached HOMESPUN.
Linen and Cotton SHEETING.
PILLOW-CASING, TICKING.
SHAWLS, LADIES' CLOAKS.
HATS and BONNETS, tr'med and unt'd
BONNET FRAMES, RIBBONS
FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RUCHES.
BUGLE and other Fancy Dress and
Cloak Trimmings.
Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery.
Cuffs, Collars, Hair Nets.
Breakfast Shawls, Sontags.
Hoop and Balmoral Skirts, Corsets.
Wells, Coates and Clark's Spool Cotton.
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Groceries,

FLOUR, BACON, CHEESE, BUTTER.
LARD, TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR.
Whole and Ground Spices, Candles.
Fancy and Common Soaps:
Soda, Indigo, Copperas, Blue Stone.
Maddcr and I.ogwood.
Plain and Fancy Crackers.
Hcrrings and Mackerel, by tho barre
half barrel and kit.
Sweet Oil, Yeast Powders.
Carbonate OF Soda, Concentrated Lye.
Eancy and Plain Candies.
Sugar and Fancy Toys, Sardines.
Kerosene Oil.
Cotton and Wool Cards.
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Scissors.
Tobacco and Segars.
Together with Il largo assortment of
goods usually kept, and too numerous 10
mention.
ALSO, ON HAND,
a large stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS,
SPECTACLES, &c.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired.
Old GOLD and SILVER bought.
New and secondhand WATCH IIS bought.
AGENTS FOR
KALB'S PATENT LIMBS.
HARTMAN'S PATENT j. l. y S T I G
CRUTCH.
And FAIRBANKS SCALES.
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The friends of DR.. A. N. TALLEY nomi-
nate him as a candidate for Mayor at the
ensuing election in April next. Nov 2*
, 1866-05-01

tic yellow warbler, so much Is the latter
altered by domestication aud repeated
crosses. The native bird is gray on the
wings. the belly is green, and the back a
very dark gray. 1t builds on bushy trees
or high shrubs, lays from four to six pale
blue eggs, and sometimes matches six
times in Il season. | was surprised TO
find that each flock has a different song,
The note is between that of the skylark.
and nightingale. The natives assert that
the bird is very difficult to rear, and gen
orally dies in a couple of years if kept in
a cage ha
Mr. Fowler, in his inaugural address as
President of the Institution of Civil Engi-
neers, having recommended young men
entering the profession to study physical
science, the Times directed attention to
the School Of Mines in Jermyn Street, as
II place where a knowledge of physical
science might he acquired. The Times
might have added that there are two col
lcges in London-University and Kings
where physical science may be studied
with ADVANTAGE, indeed with more advan-
tage, than at the School of Mines, for the
latter teaches no mathematics and il is
well known that it Il man wishes to make
a practical use Of his knowledge of ply
steal science, he must combine with it
a good knowledge Of mathematics.
The Report of the Postmaster-gpnera
for 1864 has just been published. Though
moro than twelve mouths after date, it is
satisfactory to know that the revenue of
the Post-office in that year was more than
J. 1900, 900, Of which L.1,160,OO0 was
profit, The number ofIetters delivered was
G79, OS4,8 1922 and of these, 40, coo, 900
were delivered in London alone. In the
same year, the increase in the number of
inhabited houses in the whole kingdom
was 10, 1000; in London, 10000; the total
number of houses being 1893, 1871. tits
cstimatedtha the population now amounts
TO thirty millions.
, 1866-05-01

eden Auction L6verdag den eden Juni
d. A., bcgge ON Middagen ri. -
sIet paa Auctions Contoiret.
3die Auction paa de udlaete Eiendomme;
HUUS og LODI No. 10 A Hospitals Gade,
tilh0rende E. Atelberts Arvinger,
Mandag den 1Sde Juni d. A., midday
III. 10 slet.
HUUS og LODI No, 80 Bjerge Ca1e, til
h0rende Rebecca HenrickS, Mandag
den 18de Juni d. A, Ettermiddag III.
l slet.
HUUS og LODI No, . Kirkc Gade, tiIho-
fende, Jane Hutchison, Mandag den
16do J0ni 4, A., E%ftcrmi1dag X. ?
sIet.
HUUS og LODI No. 81 Torye Gadc, til
h0rende John #. Thomas, Tilsdag
den lode JAM d. A, midday III. -
slet.
HUUS og LOD No.1O Dron0jngenS Tyer
Gade, tilh6rcnde w. de Wludt, Tirs-
dag den lode Juni d. A., Ettermid-
dag III. | slet.
Christiansteds Auctions Contoir. den
code April 1866.
y. a. S~ea5cu1ame.
, 1866-05-01

fOEVD. Almon having left the ISL
In and, the Undersigned, in behalf
of the Committee, begs leave to re-
quest those Gentlemen who selected
said Committee on the 9th February
last and other Subscribers to meet
at Governments House (by permits
sion of His ExccIlency the G%ovcrnor)
on Thursday the 3rd May next, at
2 O'Clock p. m. for the purpose Of
choosing a new member in the place
of the said Reyd. Gentleman.
The Committee will avail them
selves of the opportunity to explain
their proceedings in the appropria-
ton of the means placed at their
disposal.
Committee in aid of the Sufferers
by the fires on the 5th February
1866, st. Cr6ix Goth April 1866.
HOLSTEaN,
Chairman.
E-9 4
, 1866-05-01
HOLSTKaN,
Chairman.
AUCTION

Vq FTER Begjering af Fogden i Chri-
"a stiansted, vile efterf0lgende Elem
domino her i Jurisdictionen. hvori err
gjort Udleg for Skater skyldige til Co
lonial Kassen for 1864, blive bortsolgt
we'd offentlige Auction, som afholdes;
1st Auction L6verdagen den lode Mai
d. A.
, 1866-05-01
AUCTION.

Ell the Request Of 'bc Sheriff in
an Christiansted public Yendues will
be held on the following properties in
this Jurisdiction for taxes pr. 1864 as
follows
1st Vendue Saturday 18Th May 1866.
2nd Vendue Saturday 2nd June 1866,
both - O'Clock at moor at the Ven
due Office.
3rd Vendue on the premises as follows
HOUSE & LOT No. - a Hospitals
Street, belonging to E. Atelberts
heirs, Monday 18th June 1866, 10
O'Clock noon.
HOUSE & LOT No. 80 Hill Street, be-
longing to Rebecca Henricks, Mon
day 18th June 1866, at 1 O'Clock
p. m.
HOUSE & LOT No. 2 Church Street,
belonging to Jane Hutchison, Mon
day the 18Th June 1866, at 2 o'clock
HOUSE g. LOT No. 81 Market Street,
belonging to John f. Thomas,
Tuesday the 10Th June 1866, -
O'Clock noon.
HOUSE & LOT No. 10 Queens Cross
Street, belonging to w. de Wint,
Tuesday the 10th June 1866, at l
o'clock p. nj.
Christiansted Vcndue Office Goth April
1866.
.. a. stakcmann.
, 1866-05-01
P Il 0 TO G R A Il \,
CaFCae-de-VisItc, BON-TOmS, and
Porcelain Pictures.
Rooms at the Crown Hotel


Rooms at the Grown Hotel.
Entrance on Company Street.
Now open for a short time only.
The undersigned would call the
attention of the Visitors and Inhabi-
tants OF Santa Cruz and its vicinity
to their new style of Picture, the
Bon-Ton and Porcelain; these Pic
lures have been introduced to the
Public but Il short time and for
Durability and Beauty they stand
unrivallcd. We now introduce them
to the Public in this Island for the
first time.
BENJAMIN 4 TOUCEY,
Sale agents t6r the Near York and
London Stcreoscopic Compaay.
Crown Hotel st. Croix.
Call and examine specimens.
StereoscOpic Views, as also Views
of Private Dwellings and Plantations
taken at'thc shortest notice.
, 1866-05-01

VTINDLOSTE Breve i Frederiksted's
W Po~stcontoir Mary Bedford, Julia
Cadette, Eleonor Christian, Sarah Dover,
Eliza Edwards, This. Ellis, Fritzberg, H.
Gould, Louisa Henrikson, Sarah A. Hen
rypGeorgianna Hughes, ?. James, Mary
Irwin, P. Largen, A. Maynard, Mr.. Min
das, H. Mitchell, Fred. Patrick, Mary
Patrick, John Reusky, Sus. Richards,
Mrs. F. Schuster, Abigail Simmons,
Phiiitia Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Sus.
Simonds, Sus. Rreska, Elevera Williams,
Sus. Williams, Miss E. Wordan.
, 1866-05-01
Total S255,591 90

Balance of deposits S 51,563 80
5 new deposit accounts, viz:
9 Clerks. l Tailor.
l Sailor. l Various,
Receivers for Saturday, 5th May 1866.
In CHRIsTIANSTED
R. A. Finlay, Esq, Trustee.
II. p. Dam, Esq, Member.
In FREDERIKSTED
L. Faber, Esq, Trustee.
w. Moore, Esq, Member.
GEO. BEHAGEN,
President.
St. Croix, 3Oth April 1866.
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Photographic Notes,

CAN LIGHTNING BE PHOTOGRAPHED
An English writer directs attention to
the fact that the first known photographs
were produced by lightning, and cites the
following illustrations, derived from IA late
French work:
sin 1859, the lightning having struck
the steeple of the church of st. Sauveur
de Logny, there was found impressed on
the cloth Of the altar the text of the con-
secration prayer, contained in AN open
book which lay close by
SIN le47, at Lugano woman, who
had been near place struck by lightning,
had impressed ON her leg the image of a
flower growing close by.
sin the Bay of Zante, sailor who was
killel by lightning while sleeping on the
side of ship, had impressed on his left
breast the number A, which hung engrav-
ed on metal close to the place.
sin 1888 there was observed in the
United States, on the body of man, the
imprint Of tree shattered by lightning"
The writer contends that it may yet
be possible for art to arrest and fix the
flash Of lightning, and proceeds:
"During sail in the Mediterranean,
majestic thunderstorm surprised party
Of amateurs, on fine summer night,
when between Sicily and Malta, being
probably at a distance of hundred miles
from any land - when, therefore, the
flashes OF lightning arose through a uni
form medium, the air and the sea. Be-
ing on deck, | was at once struck with
the beauty and subhmity of the phenom-
enon before me-, and finding that these
flashes had such variety of form, when
ever one hal passed away, went down
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-07-04

a WIFE WANTED - Somebody who
wants wife publishes the following ad-
verisement in IL st Louis paper:
WANrED.-I have lived solitary long
enough. | want some one to talk ut
quarrel with-then kiss and make up
again. Therefore, am ready to receive
communications from young ladies and
blooming widows Of more than average
respcctability, toleraby tame in disposi-
tion, and hair Of any color.
As nearly as l can judge for myself,
| am not over eighty. nor under twenty
five years of age. am either five feet
eight u eight feet five, | forget which
Weigh 1856, 3l5, or 53l pounds-one of
three-recolect each figure perfectly well,
but as TO their true arrangement am
somewhat puzzled. Have whole suit
of hair, dyed by nature and free from
dandruf. Eyes butternut brinlle, tinged
with pea-grecn. Nose blunt, according
to Ionic order OF architecture, with Il
touch of the composite, and a mouth be-
tween catiiShs and alligator's-madc cs-
pecially for Oratory and the reception OF
large oysters. Ears palmatod, long and
elegantly shaped. Ny whiskers are
combination Of dogs hair, moss AMI brar-
bush-well behaved, fearfully luxuriant.
am sound in limb and on the negro
question. Wear boot No 0 when corns
are troublesome, and can write poetry by
the mile, with double rhyme on both
edges-to read backward forwards, cross.
wise or diagonally. Can play the Jews
harp or bass drum, and whistle Yankee
doodle in Spanish, Am very correct in
morals, and frst-rate at ten-pins have
great regard for the Sabbath, and never
drink unless invited,
Am n domestic animal, and perfectly
docile when towels are clean and shirt
buttons all right If possess pre- emin-
atiLg virtue, it Is that Of forgiving every
enemy whom deem it hazardous to
handle. | say my prayers every night,
musketoes permitting; as to whether |
snore in my sleep, | want somebody to
tell Money is no object, as | never was
troubled with it and never expect to be.
should like some lady who is perfectly
able to support husband, or If she could
introduce me to IA family where religious
example would be considered sufficient
compensation for board, it would do just
as well.
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MISCELLANY.
The Widow Fitz Allen.
BY OSCAR DUMAS.

Some months since | Glanced to be
riding in Il chaisc on the road from y,
a shire town of some importance. This
mode Of travelling | always adopt when
ever practicable. 1t is far better to my
taste, than TO be whrled through the
country bent up in close car, at Il rate
which prccludcs sightseeing. In addition
TO thi, railroad is generally located in
the most unaltractivc portions Of towns
through which it passes.
For these reasons, unless practically
hurried, | usually cschew railroad and
railroad cars, and cling TO the old fashion
ed method of travelling
SO much by way Of introduction and
explanation.
The scenery on either side Of the road
Of which | was passing being of ii very
attractive character, | checked my horse
to n walk.
In front of us, at some little distance,
perceived woman respectfully dressed,
who was walking slowly along, and turn
ing an occasional glance upon US as if
she had something TO say.
She gradually slackened her pace as
approached, and when fairly within hear
ing, inquired whether had any objection
TO take her in the chaise with me.
Being naturally gallant, | could do no
otherwise than to comply with n request
from such source. OF course | inform
ed her that nothing would afford me
greater satisfaction. In trce | was
rolling over the highway, with an unknown
lady at my side.
had an opportunity to scan her feat
ures, which | did furtively.
She was what would be called
rather pretty, neatly not richly dressed
while from her neck suspended by a
guard hung gold watch. She took it
out at once to learn the time, which gave
me an opportunity to remark that it was
of costly Workmanship.
"You must think" said she after a
pause, "Ihat | have made rather a sing1-
lar request of a gentleman with whom
am totally unacqualnted.
"Not in the least, madam" said | po-
litely.
Nevertheless | feel bound to give
some explanation of this step in my jus
tiication, My name is Mrs, Fitz Allen"
San arislocratic name," thought L.
81 wonder whether she's widow"
81 am something of an invalid, in con-
sequence, as my physician tells me, of my
taking too little exercise. lie has there
fore directed me to walk three hours a
day. In conformity with his direction
set out this morning with the design Of
walking TO NJ, but found after while
that | had mi,calculated my strength,
and Isesolved myself upon the generosity
and kindness Of the first passer by whom
thought | could confde in; | am sure
from your appearance, sir, that | am not
mistaken in judging you to be of that
character"
felt exceedingly fattered at which
| rightly judged 10 be intended as COM
plimeni, and began to esteem myself in
luck at having encountered the fair lady
who had placed herself under my protec-
tion.
We kept up an animated conversation,
which, however, was now and then in
terrupted by Mrs. Fitz Allen bending
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DIR. JUAN DELAMARRES
Celebrated Specific Pills.

Prepared br GARANcIERs & DuroNT, No. 2Il, rue
Lombard, Pari~, from the prescription Of DIR. Juan
Delamarre. Chief ply ysician to the IIopiial du
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immediate relief. and, in short time, be fully
practice of many eminent French physicians with
uniform success, and highly recommended as the
only positive and Specific Remedy for all persons
suffering from General or Sexual Debility, all de-
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SpermatUrrh9a or Seminal Emissions, all Weak
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lndscrctions. Loss Of Muscular Energy PhvsicaI
'TostratiOns, Nervousness, Weak Spine Iowness
Of Spirits, Dimness Of Vision Mysteries, Pains in
the Back and Limbs, lmpotency, Sc.
No language tan convey an adequate idea Of the
| immediate and almost miraculous chunsc 1t pro-
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fact. it stands univallcd as an umfailing cure to
the maladies above mentioned.
suffer no more, but Use The Great French Rene
dv; it will effect cure where all others fail and
although powerful remedy, contains nothing
hurtul to the most delicate constitution.
Pamphlets, containing full particulars and direc-
tuns for using in English French Spanish and
GERMAN, accompany each box, and are also sent
free to any address when requested.
Price One Dollar per boXi or six boxes for Five
Doara
Sold by all Druggists throughout the world or
will he sent by mail, sccur ~ sealed from all OBJ
seryaton, by inclosing specified price, to anv au-
thorizel agent
Proprietors General Agents for America, OSCAR
G. MOSES & CO., p Cort,andt ST., New York.
Authorized Agent for Mddlobury,
91y II. A. SHELDON.
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POETRY.
Excuse for Temperance Zeal.


A Young lady who was told that she
vos al,n,st a., ,,orom,n;oc IN bor botrod
]t'co''o'ic u''''hS, "'o'e 'i'e io'io" h'S
ouclilnS ana sensible verses
Go. feel what have felt.
Go, bear what have bo,ne,
Sink meath n blow n Fatb,r r dealt.
And the cold proud worlds srorn'
Thy sole relief the scaldinr tear
Go. yeep as have went,
O'er n loved Fathers fLl:
See, every cherished promise swept
Youths sweetness turned TO rtlI:
Homes faded flowers strewed all th, way
That led ne up to woman's day.
Go, kneel as have knclt,
Implore. bcscech and pray:
Strive the besottcd heart t, melt,
The d .wuward course to STAY
lie cast with bitter curse aside
THY PRAYERS burlcsoucd-thy tears defed.
Go, stand where have stood,
And see the strong man bow;
And cold and liyid brow
Catch his wandering words and sec
There mirrored his souls mis- ry.
Go hear what have he lrd-
The sobs of sad despair
And its revellings there
Have told him what he might have been
Had he the Drunkarls fate iorseen.
G., TO my mothers side,
And hor crushed spirit cheer: