Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-04-12
VOL. XXXIII.
THE OLD DOMINION.

| The Negroes COnservafiVe-Radte
Missionaries Receive the Geld shOuI
der = The University Of Virginia.
Approaching COmmeneemenf-Th
Jefferson statue. etc, etc.
Correspondence Of the Union and Dispatch.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, April G, 1867
CONTRARY to the expectation Of the Radi-
Gals Of this portion Of Virginia, (of whom
there are but felc,) the negroes, so far, have
expressed their determination TO support
no candidate for Office in the coming elec.
tions, looking 10 the Reorganization of the
State, except those distinguished for their
sound Conservative principles. This SEN
timent seems TO pervade the minds Of a
majority Of the negroes throughout the
State. There are no exceptions, save in
the cities. 1t is only there that the insidi-
ous indoctrinations Of Radical incendiaries
and Radical school-marms has been able to
bias and pervert the minds Of the negroes.
Some time since a negro came 10 this
place, Charlottesville, from Philadelphia,
and advertised to lecture the negroes on the
science (?) Of phrmOlogy, at ffeeen cents a
head doors to be closed Instead OF
giving his sable auditory lecture as adj
vertised, he lectured them as to how they
must vote in the pending elections; and
also expounded to them the "reconstruc-
tion bill"
The negroes acknowledged themselves
sold and their would-be wise counselor
absconded with as little ceremony as pos
sible, for fear of their indignation Not
withstanding the illiteracy of the negroes
they are sensitive and somewhat selfish
generally as to where their ceunselors shall
come from. They look with a Jealous eve
upon those missionary negroes who come
from the North; and are frank 10 denounce
them as bigots and upstarts. Generally
these appellations are not ill-timed.
This importation of counsel from Radi-
calism, seems TO have been done at the
instance of some Radical knaves of this
county, with view TO biasing the minds of
the negroes as to his real status under the
g reconstruction bill," but the effort has
proved abortive. The negroes have solici-
ted some of the best men Of the country to
address them on the issues of the hour; and
earnestly seek to know whatcourse to pursue
30 as to insure harmony and the interest of
the country at large.
There was large meeting of the ne
groes last evening in this place. which was
addressed by some of the best men of the
town. Speeches were also made by some
of the negroes in which they expressed
their qualification for the interest manifest
ed by the speakers of the occasion, and the
whites generally, in their behalf They
openly declare that il was their intention
TO stand by Virginia so far as they know,
in the pending elections; and that nothing
could induce them to listen to the voice of
those who come from distance TO lecture
them. in their former masters they con-
ided for advice and counsel as TO what
course they should pursue. The meeting
was orderly and highly commendabIe 10
the negro. We hear of like meetings
throughout the State, which is conclusive
proof that the Radicals have added strength
20 n party or an element which they sought
10 crush. When the reorganization of the
State does take place, or an effort is made
10 this end, there is no doubt but what its
Legislative bodies will be made up of the
right material-the Conservative element
of the State. This afliliation is something
new, but il the issue is met in the Eight
spirit, it will pave the way TO glorious
triumph-the utter discontinue Of Radi-
calism, 40 far as this State is concerned.
Should the South evince a like spirit gen
orally, it will rob Yankee Jacobinsm Of
its artillery.
Independent of the political disquiet of the
country, its people are cheerful and hope
iul. Even politics, to the farmers and red
reconstruction men OF the country, Is a
source Of but little attraction. Recupera-
tion of the Earnings and educational interests
Of the country are the topics that interest
them. Notwithstanding the severity of the
winter, which is pronounced the severest in
the memory Of the Oldest citizens, the farms
present a hopeful aspect Wheat is prom
ising; so is clover and grass. Snow lay ON
the ground here from the 18th of Decem-
Der to March 23d. An immense quantity
Of rain fell about the breaking up of the
snow. The weather is balmy and refresh
ing at present.
The papers Of this morning announce
the death of the Hon. G.. w. Randolph,
late Secretary of War Of the Confederate
States. He returned last summer from
Europe wherehe had been for the recupera-
ton of his health. 1t seems that his
travels contributed nothing to his benefit,
even when combined with its most skillful
medical treatment. AS a statesman and
warrior Virginia had no superior. His
reputation IA 4 cabinet officer, under Mr.
Davis, is living monument TO his memory.
He died Of consumption, at his brothers,
some three miles from this place on We'd
nesday last, and was buried this morning
by the side of his immortal uncle, Thomas
Jefferson, at Monticello. A large number
Of citizens attended his burial. Thus fall
10 tl,o e lsf,
The general topic of conversation among
the students is the commencement exercises
Of the present term, which takes place on
the last of June. Notwithstanding one
third Of the session is to come yet, still six
months confinement to close study tries the
physical man, and prostrates in a great
degree the ardent and dutiful student.
There are four hundred and ninety at
tending lectures at present. The attend
ance is hattering, indeed, when the hnan-
cial and political status of the country is
taken INTO consideration.
Ii is not known 10 a certainty whether
the marble bust Of Jefferson will be erected
in the University this term or not The
hope Of its erection is anticipated wit
much interest by the people OF Virginia,
and the admirers OF Mr.. Jefferson.
Mr.. Jno. .. Lea, son of Hon. Jno. NJ.
Lea, Of your city, who has been attending
the law school here, is now lying danger
ously i'll with flux, but little hope is enter
tanned Of HE recovery. He has been
close student and was much admired for
his application and talents, Too close
applications has contributed to make the
disease which has Frustrated him more
malignant NJ
JACKSON COUNTY.