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cad Auction Saturday the 5th May
proximo at IL O'clock noon.
3rd Auction Saturday 18th May prox-
imo at 10 o'clock noon.
No. 4 Taarnebjerg, Ny Quarter:
1st Auction Saturday the 2Sth April
proximo at / O'Clock p. m.
End Auction Saturday the 5th May
proximo at 1 o'clock p. m.
Bird Auction Saturday the 18th May
proximo at l O'Clock p. m.
The terms of sale to be seen at the
vendue, TO which purchasers are invited.
st. Thomas Vendue Office, the 18th
day Of March 1866.
ROsemsland.
, 1866-03-27
gpmm1nit4tiun5
To the Editor Of the St. Croix Avis!

SIR
l beg leave, in behalf of the undersigned
Committee, to request the favor of you to
insert the following correspondence in the
Avis.
Committee IN aid Of the Sufferers By the
tire on the 5M February 1866, 81. CrOic
23rd March 1866.
HOLSTEIN,
Chairman.
, 1866-03-27

: The fire occurred in the attempt to ex-
tinguish a Petroleum lamp by screwing the
wick down. when the fluid ignited and burst
the lamp-ED. AVIS.
, 1866-03-27

the object of our call on you in the hour
OF distress, which has been so amply re-
sponded to, not only by you personally but
also through your ready compliance and
interchangeable exertions, whereby likewise
oursmall community has had an opportunity
of being partakers Of that humanity and
sympathy so characteristic of the inhabit-
ants OF st. Thomas and we take this op-
portunity through you, Gentlemen, of re-
turning them our warmest thanks for their
liberal donations, as we'll as the Directors
OF the Bank Of st. Thomas for the
generosity manifested.
With regard to your remark, respect
ing the desire expressed by several of the
subscribers that the contributions be ap-
proprlated for erecting an asylum for the re-
ceptlon OF the aged and INDECENT sufferers by
the fire, we would beg leave to state, that
the Committees first and Immediate atten-
ton was directed to the relief of the class
just mentioned, and we believe, that we
are justified IN asserting, that the Commit
tees object in this respect has been
fully carried out.
We therefore consider ourselves war
ranted to avail ourselves of the authority
you have kindly conceded to US regarding
the appropriation of the contribution, and
beg leave to stateS that we have arrived at
the conclusion: to apply the means avail
able Tor the purpose Of affording aid to
owners towards the erection of their houses.
Committee in aid Of tie Sufferers By tie
fire on the 5M February 1866, st. Croir
7M Murch 1866.
We have the honor to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most oDedient and humble servants,
HoLsTEIN,
Chairman.
G. WILLEMoEs. P. LYNCH. f. H. ALMoN.
w. G. BEHAGEN. J. c. BRANDT.
Secretary. Treasurer.
mcgee
To the Editor Of the St. CrOix Avis!
SIR,
1t was with deep regret that l heard and
even read in your columns of the dire Ca
lamity that had visited your Town a
Town which has been pronounced by ma,
ny Tourists III their published descriptions
as decidedly the prettiest in the West
Indies.
"Those hills
(Which perhaps one beauty shines
'In the dry desert Of a thousand lines"
Indeed ] could if l were able to touch
those many volumns quote a compliment
airy. passage from almost every "writing"
visitor to Bassin.
l can fancy well looking from the
heights above the town, from which that
well known picture of Charles Kierulf was
taken, imagining the black charred spot, that
has been cleaned out from your few streets,
what was before, the happy abode of ma
dy industrious and we'll behaved inhabi-
tants. 1t is melancholy to contemplate
such a scene but my object is not to
romance but to draw your attention and
more particularly the attention of your
readers which ought to comprise the most
able and afluent of your community, to
the cause of such an accident and to try
and suggest some moanc of nrovoptipr q
, 1866-03-27

Messrs. j. G. A. HINGELBERa & H. KREBs.
9th March 1866.
GENTLEMEN,
We beg leave to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your esteemed favor Of the 2Sth
ultimo covering a draft on the Agency
OF the Bank of st. Thomas for the amount
OF $414O. IS cents, say Four Thousand
One Hundred and Forty dollars IS cents,
being the sum subscribed by the inhabit-
ants OF your Island towards the relief of
the sufferers by the late fire on the 5th
February 1866.
Permit us, Gentlemen, to express our
feeble thanks for that unwearied zeal evin-
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have been included in Secretarys exhibit Then the
comptroller adds fifteen millions to that statement
as the difference between gold and currency, should
the Secretary sell the fifty five millions of gold the
present premium. The debt policy should cease and
we should pay as go. Hewould nay all the annual
expenses OF Government, except those for interest
by duties on imports He would pay the interest
from the Internal Revenue tax, which would be an
nqally reduced under his policy. and finally be abol
During his speech Mr.. Wentworth read the resolu-
ton passed by the House December 18th. 1865 in
which, by an almost unanimous vote. the policy Of
the Secretary of the Treasury was endorsed and CO.
oPeeff2tlon Pefit Sn N M ms P3licy was pledged.
I'm ms s said Mr. ", was when members were fresh
male and female had arrived in Washington [(ireat
Laughter, He proceeded to endorse the financial
to the efforts of the Comptroller OF the Currency to
thwart the policy of his superior in Office by pub
be oSbys and ana Dy PeFsonay M d onerng With
say that when subordinate differed from his supe-
riOr he ought to resign.
Mr.. Price, of Iowa. hoped the gentleman would
not make charges against a public officer who was
not here and who could not be heard in this House
IN his own defence.
Mr.. Wentworth-Qooking over the haID where
has he gone? L saw him here few moments ago !!
IProtracted laughter.
Mr.. Price said that the gentleman well knew that
this floor. f~1-- VII
Mr., Wentworth said if his Pickwickian friend
would write resolution for committee to nyesti-
gate the charges against the Comptroller he (Nr W
would offer it at the close of his speech. He urged
m giving tne secretary good strong bill and be would
soon return to specie payments The shoddyites and
gamblers we're the parties beaboring Congress not
to- give the Secretary any power.
-, They were so strong on this floor few weeks ago
that the Speaker had to enforce the rules of this
House and drive them from this temple of liberty as
the savior OF mankind drove their fathers from the
temple. "
Mr.. Kasson, of Iowa, by leave of Mr.. Wentworth,
read letter showing that the mercantile interests
were in favor of Secretary McCulloch's policy
Mr w entworth, in concluding, said he was in favor
OF giving Secretary McCuloch the fullest power He
had implicit confidence in him. He hoped Congress
would give him full power to make war for the credit
OF the Government. as it gave power to Gen. Grant
to go Out and raise flag in the rebel States lie
not in favor of the Secretary making war on
jOurned, N
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MARYLAND ITEMS.

THE CANAL.-If the soft and spring-lke weather
of the past few days continues, the Canal will be
speedily opened for the spring trade We cannot
ucpate, however, fair beginning before the lst of
April The heavy reduction of the price of coal in
the Eastern cities may operate somewhat upon the
trade butthe indications flattering for heavy
business during the ensuing year-Cumb. Ateganidn.
FIRE.-lncendiaries again infesting our city.
On Thursday night last the stable of Messrs Russell
u Co., near Lynn's wharf was destroyed by FIRE The
loss is estimated at 81 900. There was an insurance
of $500 on the property. Another stable in the vi
cinity was fired at the same time, but the incendiar
ism was discovered before the flames had got under
headway.-f6.
BURGLARY.-On Thursday night last, the store Of
Mr.. Daniel Frantz, 81 Centre street, forciby
tered, and money and goods to the amount of about
$50 distracted therefrom.-b.
SWANS SHoT.-0n Monday morning Mr.. William
|. Byers shot three swans which were feeding his
fathers farm the Antietam, the largest weighed
from the tip of one wing to that of the other seven
feet five inches and from the beak of the bill to the
end Of the tail four feet five inches.-Hugersto,gn
Herald.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.--We Wednesday last Willie
Smith, lad seven eight years of age, of Geo.
W. Smith, Esq, our esteemed fellow townsman, was
run over by a wagon on the Williamsport pike
breaking one of his legs in painful manner just
above the knee The little fellow, with several com
panlons attempted to get upon the coupling pole OF
gether, but was iostled against by one of his com
rades which knocked him off his feet throwing him
under the wheel Of the wagon which passed over his
leg with the above result. The sufferer was conveyed
to his home by DR.. Scott, who set the broken limb
Hdgerst0tCn Herald.
SAD BEREAvEMENT.-Alice, aged five years, daugh-
ter of MIR. VIM. p. Humphrey, at Melwood, near this
village, burned to death on Saturday last. Lit
tie Alice and brother near her age. were amusing
themselves in the garden by making a fire. when the
hameS reached her, and before aid could be obtained
she so badly burned that she died Immediately
The little boy was too small TO render assistance
though he scorched his hands in attempting to put
out the fire. The afflicted parents have the deepest
sympathy of the cOmmunity.-!uur(bOro Gazette.
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Southern Pest Office Affairs.

The Postmaster General has ordered contracts
with the Wilmington Charlotte and Rutherford Rail
termediate Offices to Rutherfordtop, 275 miles, and
back, three times week.
Contracts are also ordered with Archer Pae. of
anoke depot to Oakley, three times aweek to Barnes
vile and twice week residue.
Also for service on No. 1919, Wylliesburg to Boyd
VIRGINIA OFFICES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Lunenburg county-Miss L. L. Davis, postmistress
Carrsvilie, Isle of Wight-Caroline Rawls, post-
mistress.
Voolfolk. Orange county-Philp NJ Jackson. post
Mack's Meadows, Wythe county-Geo. W. Shoe
maker, postmaster.
Powhatan c. H.. Powhatan county, Eugene Brady,
Grass Greek. Floyd county Hardin P Eylton,
postmaster.
sunny side Cumberland county-Jeter Martin
Spring. HILL Mecklenburg county-F. A Lambethe
postmaster.
WylIesburg, Charlotte county-Thomas Farmer
postmaster.
Madison Run Station. Orange county-Mrs L. NJ
BlckerS pOStmlstreSS.
Re establish West Fork Furnace Floyd county
A. " eddie postmaster.
Appoiatments. james Y. Rachel postmaster-Ra-
cannot take oath.
EizabethG Williams Oakley, Meek
lenburg coustY, vice j. b. Williams
Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, postmistress-Flint Hill
Rappahannoek county, vice Lewis Moore, dece ased
~ William 5. Saunders, postmaster-Bay View
signed.
}. w. Elliot, postmaSter-Locust Mound, Aecomac
county vice I. q. Elliot, resigned.
WEST VIFGINIA-0fices re-opened-Mud Bridge
Cabell county-Wm. Jordan, postmaster
Upland, Mason cOunty-William Deal. postmaster
Italy Meadows, Tucker county--Elizabeth A
Wheeler, postmistress.
Appeiatments.-Joseph Snap postmaster-North
River Mills, Hampshire county, vice Vannosdeln,
declined.
Albert Lockhart. pSstmaSter-Wse, Jackson coun-
ty, Ii. Harris declined.
VIM. NJ. Snider, postmaster-Duffelds.s Jefferson
county, vice J. j .hilbeary, resigned.
Isaac House, ostmasler-House's Mills, Barbour
county vice James House, resigned.
Robert Berry, postmaster-Jake's Run, Mononga-
liza county, vice s. S. Wagner.
Archibald Boner. postmaster-Red Creek. Tucker
county vice j. Ray, resigned,
MARYLAND.-At Rising Sun, Cecil county, Saml. r.
Reynolds is appointed postmaster, vice W. Kroh de-
oead
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tFrom the Quebec Mercurv.l
A HUNTER KILLED By AN NAVALANCBE,
His CODlrade Draws the Dead Body so
Miles through the Bush-3OO Miles OH
Snow Shoes in Seven Days.

Joseph Rheaums, aged IS years, left his fathers
house on Lake Charles in company with two other
ing tour to lie Grand Lac Jacques Cartier. said to
be distant about 60 miles. On the way they were on
s % Ps1any ameSs o M saI1sT Rs S
had left Quebec With the same view.
This mans the son of Gatnache famed in the early
in the pgessnt adventure shows that the hardihoed
and courage Of the ancestral race is not dying out.
On Saturday the 4th of February the party set out
for the Grand Lac. and on Tuesday came up with
the tracks of Rheaume who had previously gone of
ind an undiscovered lake. Ills tracks showed that at
his original beat. 1t being concluded that he would
not reoin them till he had succeeded the others were
for that and the next day not particularly anxious
about him. II D."
On Wednesday, however, Rheaume having failed
to rejoin them at the appointed place of rendezvous
down the river GamaGhe proceeded in the direction
Rheaume had originally taken, to look for him At
ter going three and half miles from where they ad
last observed his tracks. the marks ended
at point where. it obvious from the appearances
he must have walked uncensciously upon a ledge of
snow oyerhanging the bank of the river, and which
fell with him, precipitating the unfortunate man
planted tree or blaize' to indicate the spot and
at once once y returned te inform his companions Of
The three men on hearing of the disaster set OIL I
for the locality to search for the body and finally
discovered it under the water suspended by one Of
in the branch of an impending tree. Taking the
body ashore they inferred it in the snow, MARKING
the spot with sleigh planted upright and inscribins
on it the facts and how deceased had perish ed Re-
turning finally to the settlement the men were urged
BY the relatives of the deceased to bring down the
body that it might receive proper burial, and Ga
mache volunteered to do SO.
Starting for third time on the long and tedious
journey lat the inquest it was sworn that he made
sixty miles of travel in going there each tme Ga
mache returned fol. the third time alone over the
lonely route through the woods. over hill and dale
disintsrred the body Of his late comrade and putting
i on Indian sleigh brought it down to Lake St
sics isom town. NJ Coroner Psnet has Just performed
As melancholy duty. The result IN ecqordance viii
Ne evidence, NN verdict Of residential death,
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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March Ia

WASHINGTON, Marcn Ia.
DIsLoYALTY IN TEXAS.
The Committee on Reconstruction have reported
the testimony of General Custer who states that he
has Travelled all over Texas and found the mass OF
the people exceedingly bitter against the Govern
ment, more so than five orsix months ago. He men
tons, among other facts, that the grand uries have
dictments for the murder of Union men and others
but not of the guilty parties has been convicted
SENDING CoNyICTs TO AMERICA.
The Secretary of State, in letter to Senator Sum-
ner details the facts IN the of the murderer Of
Martin Boder, recently pardoned by the Council Of
this country. He was under sentence of confinement
for a years in chains. The United States Consul
Mr. Nolfe, at Basle, informed the Council of Basle
criminals, and that the person pardoned would not
be permitted to land in this country but would be
returned to Switzerland at the expense of those send
ing him hither.
AN HONEST OFFICIAL.
Il. 5. Lynch, postmaster in North Carolina, at
the commencement of the rebellion, when communi-
was first interrupted, had in his possession between
one and two hundred dollars in coin belonging to
Gently the Sixth Auditor of the Treasury the Post
Office Department was informed by him of this fact,
and that the money was at the order of the proper
officer. draft has accordingly been drawn for the
amount IN currency.
PAYING PENSIONS.
In consequence Of the inconvenience and hard
ships to which the present mode of paying pensions
at New York city is said to lnfict upon United States
pensioners, the Secretary of the Interior has dis
patched Dir. George c. Whiting. of his department
formerly Commissioner of Pensions to that city, with
authority investigat the matter and obtain such
facts and information will enable the department
to apply the proper c1rrectisn.
CORRECTION.
Since the introduction of a resolution in the SEN
ate short time with view of providing ndem-
nifty to all officers and seamen ofthe navy for
losses sustained while in active service the fourth
Auditor has been the recipient of many letters from
those who consider themselves affected thereby, an
impression prevailing that the resolution
has passed.
From MEXICO.
Ofhcial news has been received by Senor Romero
up TO the 10th ultmo. President Juarez and his
Government remained in undisputed possession OF
Northern Chihuahua. French deserter, who had
arrived at Ell Paso, reported that all the French
forces abandoned the city of chihuahua on the 5th
The bill declaring all persons born in this country
to be citizens of the United States excepting Indians
not taxed, and to all persons in the enjoyment
of their civil rights, has finally passed both Houses
ofCongress and soon be presented to the President
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ARE YOU STOUT AND FULL BLOODED.

IF Won are stout 1eshy, of full blooded pletho
me habit, you are probably subject to headaches,
1ertigo dizziness, rush of blood to the head, and
eonrestiye diseases generally. At any rate you
more likely to be afflicted In that manner than people
Of a more lean habit Now you above all other per-
cons in the world, should have constantly on hand
boz Of Railways Regulating Pills. II you never have
to use them SO much the better. The % cents they
cost will be a cheap investment II 1t succeeds IN
frightening away disease 1t will be cheaper one
If. In sudden attack when no other medical aid be
convenient it rescue you from the grave. because
you are stout and pIethoric people VIII tell you 10
get bled. Commit such act OF FOLLY; LeS LG ".
kadway's pills be your only protector. Inc oiicu
~ fyou are attacked by rush Of blood to the head
il caused by disturbed circulation of the blood and
not by too great quantity of it in your system II
occasoned by an irregular action OF your neart ana
liver, and bleeding will only increase not diminish,
that lrregularity. What you need is something 70
restore the organs to natural and regular action,
and thus equallze the circulation of the blood That
Rt'sulating Pills: They DO not merely purge They
'resuiate" the liver the bowels the spleen, the kid
neys, and so on. They expel from the body the in
furious matter, and search for that purpose all
diseased humors and deposits wherever hidden In
This manner they restore healthy action to the heart
der the circulation of the blood even and keep your
ounce Of superfuous flesh. Such are Railways pilIs.
ogWl IN R-Radway's pills are elegantly coated with
INV which renders them perfectly tasteless and free
from smell. They can be swallowed BY children as
Haaiiv as sugar plums. They are the most pleasant
msdicins In the form of pills in general use, They
'fasIsG aass's N'idsaiL L.1s:, Nv w. " XVsst' co
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The steamship Taca, Capt. Chambers from Guava.
gull and ports intermediate, arrived last evening
From luuacO she brings the most wonderful account
OF the richness of the gold mines of Barbacoas The,
are SAID to yield more than the richest placer dig
gngs OF California. One man, who came by the Taca
ami who has been at the mines but short period i
reported to have taken out himself one bundred
pounds weight of tho precious metal.
The last steamer from San Francisco brought about
seVenty-hve miners route for the g.ings and
the steamer to-day will have doubtless as many
more and when this news reaches San Francisco the
rush will be as in the first days of the California ey-
cItement, None Of those Californaus who have gone
to the mines returned by this arrival this is q siD
th2{ tne previous reports we have had are correct q,
to their richness. -4'O" o.
Ihe English Steamship Company have now one
steamer month running to Tumaco, and will soor
have to put on more for the crowd will be beyond th,
capacity of one ship. The last lot Of miners went on
two very small schooners, and no doubt had good
passage on o. tae strong northerly winds that
The Panama Mercantile Chronicle of March
SayS:-He are glad to announce that the mines Of
BarDacoas are reported as very prosperous and that
the prospects are far more favorable than were an
hcipated. One of the miners came un BY the last
steamer, having made his pile, aud is now return.
ing to Scotland. He was only about six months a.
work. and he is said to have neted during that t,Ht
about eighteen thousand dollars We have spoken II
this gentleman, and he informs US that the mines
left here lately will be well rewarded There can now
be not the slightest doubt that there is gold in arg
and paying quantities In and around the mines ~
barDacoas; All the passengers that camo up by thi
steamer Wnom we spoke TO agreed on this point and
stated tnat the climate is by means so maariou,
and unhealthy IS it has been represented. ~ ~
Asanstural consequence of these favorable reports
ana stl more when the accounts come up from thos,
who went down last, there will be great rush from
California. In view Of this influx of thousands o.
Amerleans 1t would be very desirable thing if the
OhIeu states Government were to appoint consu
al tne port OF Tumaco. Innumerable cases must In
evltaply arise where the need of the presence of
consul Will be next to imperative
= fanama, being distant over five hundred miles
from the location of these mines is too far to be
any avail; and yet t is, we believe the place
Wnere representative Of the United States resides
we hope this deSideratum will be pointed out to the
Goverament, and we trust soon to hear of the ap-
pointment Of an American Consul at Tumaco to keen
watch and ward" over the interests and rights oi
their enterprising fellow citizens.
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From New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, March 13-The Clarksville cores
respondent of the Houston Telegraph charges that
the Treasury agents ters have seized 100 bales of
cotton, which it was well and generally known did
not belong to the late Confederacy and that through
third parties the agent offered the owners to release
the property for consideration of 800 bales
The owners refused, and the cotton was removed
at once, at much greater expense than il you'd cost
the owners. Every effort was made at Clarksgi,le
and New Orleans to its release, but all failed
Mayor Kennedy has issued proclamation direct
ing strict measures to be taken to cleanse everybody
premises in anticipation Of cholera. After the 23d
inst. severe penalties will be inflicted OF all den-
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The Late Jared Sparks.

In our telegraphic dispatches. this morning, will
be found the mourntul announcement of the decease
of Jared Sparks. The distinguished deceased was
born at Wilmington. Connecticut, May 10, 17S9 He
educated at Harvard College, where he graduated
in 1876 In the intervals of his college course he taught
that place he served, for short time, in the militia
called out to repel anticipated attack by the British
He afterwards began the study of theology at Cam
BRIDGE and for two years. lSl7lS was college tutor
IN mathematics and natural philosophy. He also be-
came one of association by which the North Amer
May. lSls, he was ordained minister of Unitarian
congregation in Baltimore, and the next year pub
nsneo Letters on Ministry Ritual" and Doctrines
o. Inc episcopal Church" Is vo., Boston, In 1s40 he
completed the publication of the works of Benjamin
framkhhn:d An Mr. Sparks historical works are dis
dspassionate criticism, and accuracy and simplicity
Of style Mr;Sparkswas Mclean Professor Of History
Ct Harvard Coisge from 1899 to 1S and President Of
= Europe and sing. biz return hs W ssSidsd IL CAN:
srdsA shse hs Msd'-lPAila, lks,