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Show 24 SANTA CRUZ. colors, and conditions, and afforded an opportunity for the free promulgation of those essential principles of Christianity, which lie at the root of pure virtue, and permanent happiness. It is to be hoped that civil and religious freedom, without obstruction or distinction, will ere long exert its genial sway over the Danish colonies. When such is the case, this delightful island, so remarkable for its even climate, and other natural advantages, may reasonably be expected to become as pleasant and desirable a residence as can any where be found. Even as matters now stand, we left Santa Cruz, after a visit of nearly three weeks, with feelings of regret, as well as of gratitude and affection towards many of its inhabitants. But it is time once more to conclude. I am, &c. &c. LETTER III. SAINl' THOMAS AND TORTOLA. Flushing, L. I. Sixtlt month (June) 3rd, 1840. Mv DEAR FRIEND, Having performed the religious duties which devolved npon us in Santa Cruz, we took a hearty leave of our numerous friends and sailed for St. Thomas, which port we reached on the morning of the 26th of the Twelfth month (December.) As you approach St. Thomas from the sonth, and enter the harbor, (the island and town having the same name) the scene presented to the view is one of the most striking in the West Indies. The harbor is formed by a narrow inlet of the sea, and a land-locked bay within, remarkably commodious as a station for shipping. It is a free port, of great business-a little emporium of traffic-and we observed on our arri\•al a. vast numlwr of vessels lying in the harbor, of va~ nous sizes, and belonging to different nations. On the left of the entrance, is a lofty round hill on which the fort is b 'It 1 . UI ; anc, on two elevated spots to the nght, are seen the remains of fortresses, once the strong holds of the Buccaneers who, in days of yore |