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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1866-03-24
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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1866-03-24
Mtbter Jabr8a',8.
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3isenner Matb.
Bon Gemunt Ssmas 81 d.

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Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1866-03-24

Gin Bef.bl ,pel&er inabe an ZOO
Uettrauen Reisrpe 1ffliere annift
DknRe bein Gretbnens 8urea,t 3u ttan,
wurbt pom 2yiessmtntferiuu erloNs.,
Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1866-03-24

-l1eber 800 amerisanii&t @&iFe wurse pGt>
reab ber &ebtatsn ser enelil&fn &esisruns dber.
{9rteteu uub fe8elten inter eu9lil@er 8lasee, UNI
BEN Rapern Srn &sbeueni& &iffn ~ entsebtn.
Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1866-03-24

Qsfs 3etls aat Der Grup,usufel beI.at
, 1866-08-03
TIE "AVIS."
Stristia1atfa, 81. groix.
FRIDAY, BIRD AUGUST 1866.
THE PUBLIC ROADS,!

WE have frequently heard that the re-
pairing Of the public roads 10 this Island
has always been punctuaIIy and properly
attended to and we know of the exis-
tence of Quarter officers, whose duty il is,
We believe, to see that everything is kept
in good order, and that the mending Of
such portion of the roads, as is allotted TO
each estate, be executed in an efficient
manner and at the time of the year it is
expected to be done. The keeping then
of the public roads in proper order should
chiefly depend on the managers of es-
tates, and to do what is here required of
them would be to demand the removal
from off the roads of cocoanut branches
and limbs of other trees, which, If allow
ed to remain there, is highly impropiet
and even dangerous; for how many
horses have not shied-nay, fallen, from
going over these slippery branches
much to the discomfort, and what is even
more, the perilouS danger of the lives, of
travellers. That branches of ocean
and other trees have often been seen on
the roads for days cannot be denied ; and
no later than Sunday last several cocoa
nut branches were to be seen opposite
the gate or entrance of Peters Rest es-
tate, and on other parts Of the public
roads. The way the public roads Is re-
paired must also be noticed; and we beg
to ask if it is permitted TO put large rocks,
most of them weighing from TO to is
pounds each, on the roads /; (such as are
at present to be seen all along the road
from the Diamond to Two Williams
School House,1 and in q time of ire y0eaf
like this, when the crops are over and no
, 1866-08-03
Notice.

NIL persons shipping Sugars, or
III other merchandise to the United
States, are informed, that invoices
must be made in triplicate with the
Consular certificate attached.
Goods purchased, and goods pro-
cured otherwise than by purchase,
or belonging to two or more parties,
cannot be included in the same in
voice.
Declarations to invoices must be
made, as far as practicable, by the
person owning the goods, and not by
an agent.
The Consular certificate must be
attached at the port where the in
voice is computed.
Inherited objects of affection, or
presents, not intended for sale, and
not exceeding 5000 i'll value, require
no invoice.
E. II. PERKINS,
Consul.
, 1866-08-03

Ist Auction to be held on Wednes-
day the 22nd this month,
2nd Auction to be held on Wednes-
day the 9Th September next,
3rd Auction to be held on Wednes-
day the 18th September next.
The two first at the Auction-Of
flee at ~ o'clock noon, the 3rd on
the premises at | o'clock p. Nj.
Appraisement, conditions ETC., may
be seen at this office from the 18th
inst.
Auction-O Office, St. Croix, 3rd Au-
gust 1866.
j. A. Stakemann4
THE undersigned begs to inform
the public that the "Avis" Print
ing Office will be conducted by him;
for the proprietress, during the alb
sence of Mr.. Hans Hatchett.
Christiansted, 23d July 1866.
p. B. HATCHETT:
, 1866-08-03
HUUS og LODI

No. As a, Kongensgade Christian
sted, tagen we'd Execution fra Joseph
O'Reilly.
1ste Auction afholdes Onsdag den
22de denne Manned,
Eden Auction afholdes Onsdag den
ste September nastkommende,
3die Auction afholdes Onsdag den
lode September nastkommende.
De 2 forste paa Auctionscontoiret,
midday III. IL, den 3die paa Aaste-
Diet XXI. | Eftermiddag.
Vurdering, Conditioner, Panteat-
test m. V. vile v@re til Eftersyn paa
dette Contoir fra I8de dennes.
Chr~istiansteds Auctionscontoir, st.
Croix den 3die August 1866.
IA. StakcmamM.
, 1866-08-03
PrOclama.

NILE og Enhver som maatte have
III Noget at fordre efterafd0de Cand.
polyt. SoFUs HAssING indkaldes her
we'd med 3 Maaneders Varsel til for
undertegnede Skifteret at anmelde
og beviisliggjore deres Kray.
Iligemaade indkaldes den Afd0des
Arvinger med Aar og Days VarseI
til at legitimere deres Arveret.
st. Thoma Skifterets Contoir,
Bite JUL 1866.
ROsenSlHnd.
, 1866-08-03
The "AVIsN
is EDITED BIZ PETER B. HATCHETT;
AND PUBLISHED
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
for tho prOnriatrnss

y IL pEAebSeS
Terms Of Sw6scriptiOn.-Six Dollars per an
num-, payable halfyearly in advance.
Single number to on-advertisers-1O cents.
T Parties DESTROYS of withdrawing their
subscription to the Avis" are required to
give three months previous notice.
Terms of Advertising,
Approved by Government, 25th June, 1855.
For an advertisement of s lines, or under, one
to three insertions
Small Type (Brevier) 1 to s lines. .....$ 90
Over s lines, pr. line .............. l6
Larger Type (Long Primer. Small Plea,
Plea, Columbia !: l to 8 lines ........ l 90
Over s lines, pr. line ............. 10
For a line Of largest Type ............ IL
~ For l to 8 subsequent insertions, the
half amount Of the first charge will be made.
All advertisements for insertion must be delivered at this
Office on Mondays and Thursdays, not later than 4 o'clock PM.
accompanied with the CASH, as otherwise insertion will be
refused. The Postage on letters to this Office from West End
or st. Thomas must be prepaid, or no notice will be taken Of
them
, 1866-08-03
AWYER I'll. A. JdRs, Military

AWYER I'll. A. JuRs, Military
Il Judge, begs to recommend him
self to the public with carrying out
suits in the Upper-Court and the
Town-C Courts of the Dahish-westin-
dia Islands, writing documents etc.
His residence is I & s King Street,
Ckristiansted, entrance from the
gate Lawyer G.. BoRcH's house,.
, 1866-08-03
AUCTION.

PFTER Begjering af Procurator
e HeiIbuth paa yedkommende Pant
og Executionshavers Vegne vii blive
opraabt til Salg we'd tire offentlige
AuctiOner,
, 1866-08-03

Consulate of the United States of America,
for the Island of st Croix.
August 2nd, 1866.
, 1866-08-03
TABLE OF THE FALL OF RAIN

during the week from 25th July to 3lst July
Christiansted. Frederiksted. Kings Hill.
Lines Iinas- Iinas
, 1866-08-03
AUCTION.

[0Y request of Lawyer Heilbuth in
lO behalf of the mortgage and levy
holder concerned will be put UP for
sale at three public Auctions,
HOUSE and LOT
No. As a, Kings Street, in the town
Of Christiansted, taken by levy from
Mr.. Joseph OReilly.
, 1866-08-03
Lutheran Church, ChrIslianstcd.

On Sunday the 9Th instant, there will
be divine service held for the English Lu-
theran Congregation in this Church.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

NEW ADvERrIsEMENTs.-We ask attention
to the new advertisements in to days issue.
Ford & Otto has two, one, cotton seed and
the other, corn for sale. COO bushels of the
former, 5000 bushels of the latter. The cot
ton ssed are new and good. Give them a
call. We call attention to the advertisement
of the Union Express Co. Slight not the
present opportunity of investing your money
to advantage. There will be q Public Sale
at the old Lauier place, on Tuesday, Jan. %.
See advertisement Of Trust Sale, John T.
Cameron, trustee. Also, admir- notice on the
estate of Robert Love, deceased.
We had almost forgotten to call attention
to the "Strayed or Stolen" notice, published
hy ". B. Lott, Esq. any one possessed of
information that will lead to the recovery
of the said "strsyed or stolen" animal, will be
literally rewarded by imparting said infor-
nation to W. B. Lott.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
REMOVAL.

THE BOOK, MUSIC AND VARIETY STORE,
| formerly at Capt. Richards will now be found in the
building formerly occupied by the Southern Express
Co. In rendering the public thanks for the liberal pa
tronage bestowed heretofore, would announce likewise,
that every effort will be made by Mr.. Lon. Bailey and
myself to merit the continuance of the same. At the
new store will be found a choice collection OF books,
statio2ery, music, novels, magazines, fine photographs
and albums. Photographic bibles for family portraits,
just out by the well known Southern author, f. o. Ea-
ton. THE VicksbHrg Shottish" with a beautiful. litho.
graph Of the Hill City. have been rendered the agen.
cy of Mason q Hamblin's celebrated Cabinet Organ, to
which have been awarded sixteen premiums within the
past six weeks. Call and see the styles. Large supply
of Colts new pocket pistols of the navy caliber; powder,
shot and Ely's waterproof and central fire caps always
on hand. Fl.
Jan J31t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

Eg- In Paris, Illinois, on the second
of January, Mrs. Alexander. the aged
widow Of Gen. M. K. Alexander. one of
the early pioneers of Edgar county. was
dying at her residence. An old friend
and neighbor of hers. Mrs. Sanford, wild.
ow of Mr.. Isaac Sanford, also one of the
early pioneers of that county. was Just
entering the door to visit Mrs. Alexander,
when she suddenly fell down dead, Mrs.
Alexander expiring almost the same in
slant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

EE The Liberator OF last week con.
tains the valedictory Of VIM. Lloyd Gar.
rison, who announces that this is the last
number. the paper having been publish.
ed for thirty five years, He says "the
object for which the Liberator was com.
menced has been ~gloriously consumma-
ted" He does not indicate what he will
do in his remaining years. though he
hopes TO be permitted to take a little rest.
We hope he will. and let others rest.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

GRAND LoDoE-This body will meet
in the city Of Jackson. on Monday the
I'rh inst. NJ. w. Grand master Patton,
changed the place Of meeting from Co.
Iumbus to Jackson. We think this was
perfectly right. The cause Of the SEES.
sion at Columbus, grew out Of the dis
turbed condition Of the country, and as it
no longer exists, the Grand Lodge should
meet where it's communications have gen.
orally been held. We hope there will
he a fall meeting of the Fraternity on the
18Th, and that all the Lodges 10 The
State will be Represented Qdrioa.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

REMovAL.-It will be seen from the
advertisement of Mr.. Gwinner, by whom,
the New Music and Book store was former.
ly kept at Capt. Richards. is "holding
FORTH at the store lately occupied by the
Southern Express Co. Give him a call.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

3- The extreme illness of the Pub.
Usher of this paper. will necessarily delay
the appearance of our promised Weekly.
We regret that we have to %disappoint our
friends, and can assure them that it is
unavoidable.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

Egr Letters from Charleston say the
regulations for controlling free labor are
nearly perfected. The copy Of the o
tract required between the freedmen and
employers in South Carolina are publish
ed. The freedmen are made responsible
for all animals and tools intrusted to their
care, and are required to give assurance of
good faith in the performance of their
duties.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

EE Sister Lucy Ignaiius Gwynn, "a,
perior OF St. Vincent's orphan asylum.
at Washington, died recently. in her 65,h
year. She had devoted forty>iwo years
of her life to the self,sacrifcing duty of
caring for the little ones entrusted to her
care.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

EE The usual monthly statement Of
the national debt has been issued by the
Secretary Of the Treasury McCulIoch.
The total amount Of our national indebt-
edness is a little over two thousand eight
hundred and seven million of dollars,
showing an increase during the month of
December of over ninety-two million and
a half.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

Parties who have Lands for Sale or Lease, or
who desire to borrow Money, will find II to their
interest 10 call on him, in person, or send accurate
descriptions of the Lands they have for Sale, as he
has superior facilities here and in New York, Bos-
ton and other Northern cities.
Conmunicatlous addressed him. by Nail or Telegraph,
al Jaekseg, Miss, will have prompt stttnfion
So osacAiBthaLzsdanea- Capital
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

Tho mortality among the blacks where
the Freedmen's Bureau is well esta blish,
ed. averages about four per cent. where
it cannot reach them, about thirty per
cent.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

G We invite attention to our new
advertisements. Those wishing to pur.
chase a piano will do we'll to call and ex.
anime those elegant ones, advertised by
Prof. Brown.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

E% One of the sold land marks" of
Kentucky, Hon. Thos. B. Monroe, died
in Mississippi on the 23rd ult. He had
been Secretary of State and Judge of the
United States District Court of Kentucky
besides filing other important Offices.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
EE We tender our thanks to our a..

EY W. tender our thanks TO our es.
teemed friend Mrs. j. R. Powell. for a
large and handsome cake and a bottle
of sparkling champagne. 1t was not
sent in with the marriage notice Of her
daughter. or it would have been &C.
knowledged in our last issue. This
proves that, ait is never too late to do
good" and we now drink to the health
and prosperity of DR.. and Mrs. Holland.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
LIVERY STABLE.
Mcmahon & Hill.

HAVING rented the large and comfortable Liv-
III cry Stable known as Pearce's old stand, will
continue the business as heretofore. They return
their sincere thanks to their friends and the public
for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon
them, and hope, by strict attention to the wants of
their customers, to merit a continuance of the same.
They are prepared to furnish the best horses and
buggies at the most reasonable rates. They have
employed experienced Ostlers, and, giving their
own personal supervision to the stable, can fully
entire satisfaction to all customers, and
that all stock left in their charge shall be supplied
with an abundance of the best corn and fodder, and
be otherwise well cared for.
Jan. S, 1866. I'm
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

n DOZ. HANDSAWS;
Z 6 doz. Axes
3 doz assorted Planes;
4 doz Brace and Bits:
4 doz Steel Hammers and Hatchets;
LA Coal Oil Lamps, assorted;
1900 rolls Wall Paper;
ER Route
Case Fine Shot Guns.
1900 lbs Shot;
800 lbs Powder;
10000 G. n. Caps;
10000 Eley's Water proof Caps
10, 900 Cox's -.
Soaps and Perfumeries.
Just received and for sale BY
MoSBY, RICHARDS 4 Gu.
Dec. 40, 1855. "
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

At Chicago grain has been boarded
sRd stored in such quantities that it is
heating aud r%ottiug in he w~arehcnses.
yst the spectators refuse 10 sell,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

Ok LBS GUM OPIUM;
cc 60 gals cold pressed Castor Oil;
so lbs Spirits Nitre;
200 pure Saltpetre
800 Alum
800 Copperas
800 sulphur;
% Blue Mass
10 81. English Calomel
Is Chloroform
6 doz bottles Hostetter's Bittersj
@, Schidam schnapps;
6 e.. Bulls Sarsaparilla
=. Ayers Cherry P~ectoral
6 Jamaica Ginger;
400 boxes Kentucky Mustard
800 lbs EPSON Salts
200 Black Pepper;
so .. Cayenne Pepper;
100 gals pure Cider Vinegar.
Spices of Every Description.
100 gals Coal Oil;
100 Linseed Oil
100 Turpentine
3 900 lbs. White Lead
5000 81. Zinc
500 Assorted Colors
100 gals Yarnishes
As DOE Table and Dessert Knives
% assorted Pocket Knives;
6. Scissors, best make;
Is q. . assorted Locks;
100 gross Wood Screws. assorted
3 doz Drawing Knives
Just received and for sale by
dec20 M0SBY, RICHARDS 4 co.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13

ORDERS FROM HEADQUARTERS
OF THIS DATE:
Memoandum accounts now outstanding to be
settled by January LIST, 1856.
TERMS FROM TO-DAY-Ca.h or Cotton on De.
livery Of Goods.
s< Notes and accounts due J. G.. Morey 4 Bro.
Canton, Miss, and J. B. Morsy, jackson, will be
settled at the original amount without addition Of
interest.
:. q. MoRBY,
Canton, Miss.
Dee. y, 1855, Sa.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
STONEWALL INSTITUTE.
Perry County Ala.

CITY VOUIILy AId.
Fl School for Boys is situated in the country,
Is miles North of Selma, Ala. The Principal, who
Is the sole owner of the Institute, has taught boys
for over Is years with satisfaction and success.
His school is a private enterprise, free from sec
tartan influences is attended by none but good
boys. and is limited to 20 pupils to each teacher.
C~harges-From January to July SO, 1925. in adj
vance. Every boy furnishes his own lights, towels
and blankets.
For particulars, inquire of D. II. Otto. and son
j. B. Otto. D. G. B. CONNERLY.
Jan. 5, 1866. 3t* Principal Stonewall Inst.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
NOTICE.

A IL who are indebted to the old firm OF Brown
N h NooNAN, either by note or account, will
find the same in the hands of f. j. Bowers, ESQ.,,
tn whom we have turned over all our old business
foI settlement.
BROWN & NOONAN.
Jan. 6, 1866. If
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
1876 REWARD.

STRAYED OR STOLEN,
TROM Canton, on Deer Esd. A'LIGHT BAY
il MULE, sixteen hands high, one white mark
each side under brow band, and marked W. J. on
left shoulder, left fore hoof broken. Said mule was
at the time in possession of Mr.. J. c. Allen.
Twenty-Five dollars reward will be given for any
information that may lead to its recovery.
HOWARD KYLE.
Jan. s, 1866. So
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
CANTON PRICES CURRENT,

CORRECTED SEMI WEEKLY BY BROWN, NooNAN q 90.
We have to note a further decline in cotton
since our last report Of 8 to cents, and quote as
follows
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY
CHARLES STOOLS.

STOOLS.
HAVING returned from his Faderland, respect.
IL fully informs the citizens of Canton and
vicinity, that he has re-established himself at his
old stand, and is carrying on the Bakery and Con
heretofore. He will keep FRESH LIGHT BREAD
always on hand; also fresh CANDIES, fine CAKES,
ETC., etc.
Light-Bread, per loaf, so. .............. Toe
per doz. so
Candy, stick. p fb ............. ~
faucy, u ID;
HOLSTERS, Sardines, Almonds, Raisins, Oranges,
Apples, etc. etc.
He solicits the patronage of the public, and will
endeavsr to give satisfaction.
Dec. l6, 1865. f
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-01-13
]. B. M @ R E Y,
C COMMISSION MERCHANT
CANTON, MISS,
PAYS CASH FOR COTTON
Currency or Gold.

D 3 U D U
value OF Goods now in store and arriving, purchas-
ed for CASH in New York and st. Louis, and offer
ed at bargains for Casa or CoTroN, viz
$40, 900 Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
Boots, Shoes.
$4,000 Watches, Jewelry. School Books and
Stationery.
% 1000 Hardware, Crockery, Ammunition, Tin.
ware, &c,
1900 Carpeting, Begging, Rope, Plows, Wag-
ems, Harness, &c.
tl2 roo Salt, Flour, Corn, Bacon, Family Groce.
ries and Plantation Supplies.
, 1866-12-28
walIula Correspondence.
WALLuA, Dec. "a, 1866.
Eprroa STATESMAN !.

EpIroR STATESMAN =
"Old winter is coming,
How icy and cold Is he;
He cares not n for a shivering back,
For a merry old fellow is be J"
About dawn this morning, visions of many
merry sleigh rides flashed through our brain,
for walula had begun to put on her ~intry
earb. A nice little breeze had sprung up from
the North Outing the evening before, and dawn
found the. earth beautifully and completely cov-
cred with snow, but ere meridian our hopes
had fed, for we discovered that the earth's
dampness was dissolving the snow about as rap.
idly as it fell. We.were not happy-how could
We be-with all our fond hopes fading from
our siew. Then, again, to make matters worse,
the old adage was quoted, ga green Christmas
makes a fat grave yard" We don't believe all
this adage, but it is nevertheless an old adage,
and rejecting on it don't make it any the less
Objectionable. Tomorrow is Christmas, and we
much prefer the tinkling of sleigh bells to any
such ''chin music" as Quoting old adages bav-
ing in view the granting us Christmas either
green or white. We want merry Christmas
that's what's the matter.
How well do we remember with what eagerS
ness we looked forward to the coming night,
Christmas Eve, in the days of oar childhood /;
how we sat and discussed the probability of
"Ssnta Claus" getting down our chimney, and
whether it would not be better to secure large
stockings, for fear our "teenty things" would
not hold what might be brought to us. How
we would be dhmfohnded with the sage advice
of our parents, who would assure US that "San
ia Claus was only the friend of children and
no deception of big stockings could be played
on him that be udged of the age by the size
of the stocking, and that if the articles brought
for good children were too large to 60 into their
stockings they would be put down in such 9
position near the stocking that none need be
alarmed but what they would know who the ar
ticles belonged to,
With what feelings cf hope did we retire to
rest on this eveutful night, as big with hopes
as that of the man who had been voted for for
President of the United States the day before.
And with what eagerness would we next morn
ing "by caudle'lght," hasten to our stocking
and eyes ready to drop from our head, as we
drank in all the beauties, and with eagerness
would clasp our treasure and rush to our pas
rents with the glad tidings, and the little wit
ness closely clasped to our bosoms Who has
not felt pang of regret in after years, when
infancy had merged into childhood, and the
pleasing delusion of manhood had vanished to
be known no more But, we still keep il up.
Since we have failed to be the recipient of "San :
ia Claus" we play the roll of "Sauta Claus
ourselves, and thus keep up the sweet delusion.
May it thus continue till time shall be no more.
CUMTUX.