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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
seNsERvAr1vE CONVENTION.

Ia.
lit is to be a mob of gentlemen, who
s'happen to be in Richmond" we hope
Gen. Shhofield will "dispense with
this Convention. We are not much In
favor of it, any way. Quietism has
been and is still our policy. Small
bodies alone are efficient. Twenty five
men from each connty--supposing half
or even third of them go--will spoil
the broth. A war OF words, perhaps
a fight with negroes, will ensue. Some
of the delegates will be sure to spend
their money and want to break up the
Convention and go home. A few real
sy able and universally respected men
will do the work quietly and WE'LL
Orange ought to set better example
than other counties. One delegate and
an alternate from each district Will SUI
flee. Col. Lewis Williams is our choice
for this district.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
SPENCE.

Go down Governor Street until you
come to Main. On the left hand corner,
YOU will find handsome store, and in
that store, an old gentleman with bright
grey eves. This is Spence, the Tailor,
and one of the most upright and honor
able men in ;scraft or any other. We
have had many dealings with him and
Away found him polite, prompt and
trustworthy. We have friends who
have been his customers for twenty or
thirty years. They wont go anywhere
else. They don't want to do any better
than they can do at Spencc's. And we
think it very doubtful whether anybody
can do any better THAI. they can do at
Spence's. Go to Spence's and save ex-
DenScS.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
TURNER.

irhree or four years ago, there was q
male. thin over-worked mailing clerk in
the Wing office, whose ceaseiess indus
try and noiseless ways attracted atten-
ton. Night and day, for weeks ana
months, he toiled silently. His indus
try has been rewarded. lie is now
sTurner, the great news dealer" lie
is to Richmond what Henry Taylor is
to Baltimore. He is in fair way 10
make fortune, and will make it If his
head is not turned by success. Ills
head has not been turned yet. He has
lived in this county and has many
friends here. If they want books, pa
eers, periodicals, stationary, Or any
thing Of the sort, they will consult their
own interest by sending to Turner.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
AGENTS FoR THE NATIVE EIReINIAN
THE rrnuSrRIAL EMPIRE.

Virginia has one mode only of re-
trievlng her fallen fortunes and of re-
gaintny her ascendancy on this CONT
nent. She mist replace the imperfect
slavery of which the sword has robbed
her by the more perfect slavery which
fashioned that sword. Mistress no
longer of the negro, she must subdue
and enslave the elements of nature
ICED has wonderfully endowed her
with the gifts of climate, soil, water
power and mineral wealth. The riches
of the Indies lie hidden in her hills
Rent in twain by the hand of violence,
her domain is yet ample enough to
sourish millions. The measure OF her
glory in politics and in war, is FULL
Her civil policy must again triumph,
but it will bless her enemies without
Increasing the splendour of her fame.
1t remains for her to win new glory in
the fields of industry, to out strip the
Yankee on his own ground, to overcome
the baneful supremacy of New England
witksits own weapons. and to present
to the world the sublime spectacle of ;
fuined but heroic people rising superb
or to the greatest misfortunes and ex
torting from defeat the lessons and thu
means of perpetual victory. Thus may
she rebuild her waste places, reconquel
her lost power, regain her rightful place
III the Union, and establish her pros
perity upon foundation which fanati
cism can never shake.
To hasten the industrial movement
and to add to its momentum, it woul'
be well to commence III Richmond
without delay, the publication ola frs
class journal, which should be devote
to the Applied Sciences, the Interest
of Skilled Labour and the Development
of Mechanical Industry. 1t should b
the special Organ of the Manufacturers
Mechanics and Miners of the State.
should eschew politics, but wieneve
industry is oppressed or retarded b
legislation, it should discuss polite
boldly. Tie general encouragemei
of industrial pursuits by the city dill
ies and the country papers, will N
s suffice. We live in an age Of spccia
ties, and this interest is vast enough
demand its own seperate journal.
Around that Journal, as an organ
tciitre, the Industrial interests OF Il
State will cluster and combine in vita
effective union. Until it is establishes
these interests, scattered and disorgal
i$ed,, will never know their strengt
nor use it to the States advantage.
Virginia needs slaves. Fire and W
ter are the best of slaves. Let her p
the iron collar about their necks. III
Old Dominion will then give place
the New Empire. This is the festii
of Virginia, and she must advance
meet it.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
HORRIBLE WIFE MURDER.

In giving an account Of the late wife
murder in Worcester, Massachusetts,,
the Springfield Republican says;
The victim was Laura shepard, not
vet seyenteen wears old, and the crimi-
nal, James e. Shepard, her husbands.
In consequence of his brutal treatment
of her she left him a few days ago at
Lawrence, and came home TO the house
Of her father, Alexaatef Weston, with
in the Worcester city limits but few
miles west of the city proper. Fo this
village her husband followed her, arrly-
ing there yesterday morning: His wife
had gone to nurse neighDor, MIS-.
/ Curtis. He went to Mrs, Curtis
house, where Inc, found her. Inc Two
then had pretty rough conversation
and Shepard went away, evidently
much incensed, and walked TO the city
of Worcester. Shepard obtained PTS
tol-a small single-shooter land re-
turned to New Worcester, where hi
arrived about two o'clock p. M.
Il Mr., Curtis was oiitside and near hi
house: aud going up to him, Shepart
asked il Laura (his wife) was going II
! there. Curtis replied ailirmatively
, when Shepard said, coolly, 81 wait {
) see her; come in with me-" Curtis
, not sitspecting any foul play, was IN n
S haste TO iolloM li,,,' '.,o or,ont Later +
!. found Shepard holding Mrs. Shepaar
bv her hait and pointing pistol at he
head. while the terrified woma
screamed for help. Curtis Instant
seized Shepard. causing him to des!,
temporarily from his purpose, whil
u Mrs Shepard rushed forssafety into IL
n ADJOINING peu-Ioon,' w his race, dete
: lay sick. Shepard! III ms lases u9' =
: mined not to be toiledh otrsy open y
room door afOcr her, quiShLy eiiIoi "
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN BALTIMORE.

Edward A. Pollard Woundcd.-
Thursday last. the l4th inst, at about
II O'Clock, as Edward A. Pollard, the
historian ofs'Lec and His Lleutenants,"
was passing in front of the Maltby
House, he was approached by SON and
nephew of Governor Henry A. Wise,
named John Wise and Douglas Wise,
each OF whom fired at Mr.. Pollard, one
of the balls passing through his right
arm, he having his wife on the left arm
at the time. Mr.. Pollard drew his pis-
toll but was unable to raise it on account
of his wound, and his ball struck the
pavement.
The assailants came here this MORN
ing from Richmond to obtain satisfae-
ton from Pollard for a letter recently
published by the latter i'll reply to one
of Henry A. Wise's on Pollard's Histo-
nv of the War, and had previously de-
cIared their intention to shoot him on
sight. Both were taken into custody
| for examination. ;.
[The above account is printed as IT
comes from the agent of the Associated
| Press. The public will withhold its
Judgment of the facts until the matter
has undergone judicial examination.
EDITOR Emo. AND Ex.J .d
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
EDITORIAL CONVENTION.

We have received from our friend of
the Staunton Spectator, an invitation
to a conference of Editors to be held in
Richmond, the 18th of December. If
possible, we shall attend. We favor all
sorts of Conventions which attract peo-
pie and money to the Capitol of our
State, and only wish Editors had more
money than they have. They would
spend it freeley. At the same time, We
want to see small, able, efficient Con-
sentative Convention. Not that we
love Richmond less, but Virginia more.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
ttoNnossyItfr. Nov. 20, 1867


Sour CORRESPONDENT has just learned
.thro,,uh n priyate source that secret
assemblies of negroes have been held III
fine counties Of Cumberland and BUCK
iI,Shnn. in which the doctrines OF Hum
niciIt 81 Co.. were strenuously auvoca-
ted, with demonstrations OF SO threqt-
enino A character as to authorize the
oroa5ization of vigilance committees,
who succeeded in finding out the con-
templated objects of these meetings,
and arrested several of the most prom
inent narties concerned. Whether such
| /, st,te of affairs exist in this commune
tv we do not know--at least we nave
not heard anything of the kind. "a
movement has been inaugurated
emong fine negroes here to build house,
10 be nsrd as aschool-house and ehhfcn.
AZ present they are using one OF the ola
HOSPITALS for that purpose. The chlrch
u,ovement is. we understand, under the
ausnices of the Baptist brethren, and
thr object is to reunite, If possible, the
two Fact,ons, into which the coioret'
con oregation has divided since theif
senaration from the whites.
last week an accident, but not Sc
| r;o,,s one. occurred near this place. IL
seems that party of Pennsy lvanlaniS
/ had come down here for the ostensiblt
nurposc oil hunting; but their real op-
feet was to purchase land: one gay
| while out sporting, they fell IN VIII
| Mr.. Joseph Phillips and MI, isIiel
| two gentlemen OF this county, VIII
whom they continued hunting, Wittou
| much success, until late in the aiterhoo'
inst before sunset, when they husheu
/ flock of birds in sort OF new Srouii'
{ that had grown up III q SORT Oh ne,
ground that had grown up IN snia'
Shrubs. The party being sca1tele
about in various directions, Inc III, NJ !,
flew up immediately IN front % NJ
Fisher, who fired on them; put tie :, 81
sh;uing directly in his face, blinded hir
CO that his shot was only at random
| and instead of bringing down pirf
omcf.of tbe Messrs. Yankees dropped
Mr.. Fisher did not know of the accidei
until called by Mr.. Phillips, who toi
him he had shot man. . But the III
fortunate man proved to be NOR
frightened than hurt, as only three .
l fonr shot took effect in his lace, one
which MERGED All ear, and most OF IN
/, load lodged, in his gum stock. In
Pennsvlvanians, though being. con
, vincel that the affair was accldenta
l deemed it best to return home, VINE
: thew did next day, promising ii the &C
, count should appear i'll any paper pun
porting not to- have been accidental
they Would correct it. 1t is to be niue
regretted that the affair occurred at I'll
hands of one of our own men, as W
know how prone some of the northerl
nress and to manufacture sensation re
ports. and circulate them as occurren
ces resulting from malicious purposes
We hail the appearance OF your ne
! paper with sentiments OF the warnes
congratulation, and bespeak tor ~
ORPHEUS.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22

'em so bad that they couldn't stand it
no longer. Waw bustid out betwix the
Moth and the South, and all the slaves
was sot free. Madsun, did you uyver
nix yoself why they sot y'all free? I'll
tell you. Beces they luvG YOU SO. But
thar luv warnt the luv NV the anjuls
abby; it was white mans luv, which
ar not the luv NV the anjuls abuv the
luv they bar the black man is the SAME |
luv they bar the yoller man-no mo,
no less. Its the luv NV making all they
kin out'n you. Eff you don't bleeve 1t,
Jest AK yoself the question :-''What has
4 Us cuiierd Iekes dun to make the white
man inv lie MON he luvd the Chyneeze,
the Hindooze, the Jepans, the Sand
| witches and the Injuns!" Eff you still
bleeves that they luvs you with the luv
NV the anjuls abuv; you jest vote ter a
man that amt thsr kandydate. I bet
you what you dar, that you'll sooA be
satisfide.
sich is tie white man. Thar luv fer
the dari: skin man, no matter whether
lie Is Voller or black, is the luv NV the
vompire-wlich luvs to suck you to
deth. And what is wus. thar's no'git-
tin rid NV the white man. You kin &c
e yhar thar amt no yompires, but yot
= can't cit shet NV the white man. liz
luvs YOU so! All ra You may TAKE
IL the wings Wv the mornin and fly to tn
/ utterinost parts nv the sea, but the luy
20 in white man win follow you upin
y shipp. loadned with whisky and Ri
D blcs, glass necklaces and musisits, PR
III rncrs and krosive submit, and luV yo
'u and cheet you sivvilize and inliten 80
tell you disappeer rum The Ease uv tn
'o erth. Bout the item they gifts you sly
C. vilized-and they nuvver lets you Ion
III tell they does git you sivvilized-'bot
re that item, you diskiver that you're sc
- jest enuf prop'ty lief to pay for dos
u NV fizzik that puts out yo' chunk, Will
u, the white man, moanin and n groanl
over your "ontimcly fait," is packih u
r. his trunk with tracts and revolver
IT, preparatory to diskuvrin, sivvilizin an
lat ixtinguishin another race nv cutler
NO men.
W. Sich is the white man, Madsun. Rea
,es yo' Jogrefy. and see Of he amt. lie
'er bin behavin in this heer way to darl
OF skin men ever sence he come on ert
'lh and don't see no sines NV impruyme'
NV in him. He talks sueter than he use
to do 100 ycefs agoc, but ne acts Je
We like he alweys actid-ennyhow, it com
It's to the same thing. He have sot you
nat free, and uppuds nv millyun NV "
tin has dide in few yeers.
I This is all got to say, Madsun.
III got no advice to give. I'm afeard y
ire would'n take it, eff l did give it. Tho
pod you'll do well, but the chansis are az
ave you. Longas thar isa livin white ma
take keer. Eff | was a black man,
ter would work hard, be perlite and Ike
Dit. out NV pollytix.
yin Hopin you'll accept those few lines
IAN the sperrit that made me rite UNI, |
!, 1 yo' true fren, MozIs ADDuMs
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
yoLuME;IN A PARAGRAPH.

4 Here is What Horace Greeley says,
in his autobiography about running
into debt
aHunger, cold, rags. hard work, con-
tempt. Suspicion, unjust reproaeb,. are
disarreeable, but debt is infinitely
worse than them all. And, lift had
pleased God to spare either or all OF
XIV SIMS 70 be the support and solace of
nv declining years, the lesson which l
shonid have most earnestly sought to
impress upon them, is-'N ever run into
debtp Avoid pecuniary obligations as
YOU would pestilence or famine. IT you
have but fifty cents, and can get no
more for week, buy a peek; OF corn,
parch it and live on it rather than owe
any man dollarrn 4i-+ t"i.s
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22

TIP We demand, then, of Congress
the impeachment of j ohnson asa heces-
sary preliminary step to our reaching
the most dangerous of all rebels, those
who fight lis now from behind the shelter
ola sham pardon. We claimit AS step
necessary to guarding for the negro his
rights in the land which traitors for
feited and he helped to conquer.
describing Impeachment, Revoea-
ton of Pardons, Presumption of sur
rendered Lands" on our flag, we shall
show the South what we mean. All
she needs is to know OF a certainty, be-
yond mistake, what the North de-
mands. That point once fixed, our
trouble is ended so far as Southern resis-
lance is concerned.
WENDELL PHILLIPS.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
A RADICAL PAPER IN JTs TANTRUMs'

The Rutland (Vermont) Herald says
that on Thursday afternoon Mrs. j Ell.
Davis WAS at that place en- route for
Montreal, land put up ut the Bardweil
House. On her arrival the "copper"
heads Of the town brought out two brass
field pieces and fired salute, andln the
evening procureda few musicians, arm
ed with cracked Instruments 1.-THE best
that could be mustered for the time be-
incl, and serenaded the Rebels wife
with the Confederate national air OF
ssDixie.'' The Herald Indignantly
speaks of the affair.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
sERvILE WAR,

Many papers, North and South fear
n war of races. A N. Y. paper thinks
it cannot possibly be averted. The En-
auirer urges the people to arm them
selves. Schofield has been to Wash
ington to tell the President how we'll
armed the negroesafe and how defence
less the whites. We make this pretlic-
tion. Not one man to hundred will
buy arms and needful ammunition I'M
iii the first blow is struck by the blacks
--some family murdered, house burnt
or woman outraged. But then -
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
PROPOSED DIVISION OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS. = e,f5loisa

Thaddeus, Stevens has under consid-
Grafton the ACCESSIBILITY of dividing the
State of Texas into two or more States,
and has announced his intentioniof in
PRODUCING bill for that purpose during
the coming session. TO day he was for
a long time engaged in collecting in
formation respecting the population,
condition, and Interests of the different
sections of the State, and he requested
a Texan editor to furnish him with all
the information obtainablc bearing up
on the question.--N I. Herald, I'm
,.,of
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
BACK NUMBERS,

What We considered dangerously
large edition of our first number was
printed. Every copy was quickly dis
posed of, and every mailbrings demands
for more. We regret that we cannot
supply them. If any of our friends in
or around the village can spare their
COPIES Of the first number, we will be
glad to get them 20 send to subscribers
at n distance. To those who cannot get
the first number we can only promise
to make up the deficiency in the inn
movement of future numbers.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
TIL, THE PARDON OF PROMINENT REBELS

There is very general disposition in
Congress to relieve all the confederates
who Cordially assist i'll the recoiistrilc-
ton of the South. Such neni as K
Governor Browne of Georgia ;ex-Sena-
tor A. q. Brown, and Judge Alcorn, OF
Mississippi; General Barringcr, OF
n orth Carolina, and Generals Long
street, JEFF. Thompson, and Barksdale,
will probably be among the list. M.
Stevens openly expresses the hope that
all may be restored to citizenship WHO
help iii the good work.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
HALPINE.

aMilcs O,Reilley, ;" of the New YORK
Citizen, nominates James i. Brady, OF
New York, for Vice-President on the
ticket with General Grant, and says ;
zone great advantage Brady. has Is
this His wife can never sell his ward
robe and threaten unpleasant exposure
about her presents, because he has no
wile,n r. r.i. 5s5Htsse rr.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22

TIP The New York Herald declares
that "tlle Radical politicians in the
South arc teaching the colored race to
expect what it can never realize while
there is Southern or Northern sword
left to defend Caucasian blood-blood
originally purer than that of Africa, and
purified still more by long centuries OF
arduous labor towards the summit of
civilization; blood progressive, in con-
tradistinction to blood rctrogade and
naturally barba.ic in its impulses"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
WANTEDl

THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT
4 havejust received. and have in Store, q
fresh supply Of p. r. and GRADUATED Sugars,
Pure Nom Explosive Kerosene OIL Tallow
and Adanantlne Candles, Turpentine Soap,
Nails, Lewis White Lead, Glue, LInseed oil,
Putty, Paint Brushes, Window Glass, Copal
Varnish, White and Red Chalk, Sand Paper ,
and many other additions to my select stock
Of Groceries, &C., which / will sell low for
CdSIt oi,iy. t
q, THOS. ]. PEYTON.
Nov % 1867
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
OFFICERS OF THE FREEDMEE'sB BUREAU
10 a TO BE MUSTERED OUT.

IT is understood that tile President
will soon order that General Howard
and General Gregory, both of the Freed
mems Bureau, be mustered out OF the
service as major generals OF volunteers.
These are the last two officers OF that
rank remaining to be mustered on.
General Howard will still retain ms
place in the regular army, but Venefai
Gregory, who was a volunteer oincer,
Goes out ofthe service entirely.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
THE TAX ON COTTON AND WOODEN
aTae m tl FABRICS. 'F rHrfas

There promises to be strong pres
sure to bear upon Congress at its APP
proaeling session to secure large re,
duction of the tag upon cotton ana
wooden fabrics. 1t is understood Pat
commissioner Wells will favor tins re-
ijuction in his annual report, If accom-
panied by a corresponding reduction
In the tariff rates OH the same articles:
Mr., Wells also recommends the repeal
of the cotton tax. '' '''- ~
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
THE SALE OF TICKETS FOR DICKENS
READING IN BOSTON.

= Boston, Mass, November iS.-The
sale Of the tickets to the Dickens cour Sc
of readings, which took place ut 1ieknoI
& Fields to day, caused no little sensa-
ton. At sunrise the crowd began. to
gather, and the aid OF strong. police
force was required to enforce falr play
among the eager applicants.
Nearly all the tickets for the course,
about 5000, were sold, and hundreds
were disappointed in securing amy. a
few tickets got into the hands of speeu-
lators, who offered them st $50 each
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22
FARM WANTED.

WANTED, at once, a grazing Farm
w of from 2l0 to $50 acres of really good
land in Orange. or Culpeper. Must be near
the Railroad, with u comfortable Dwelling,
out-houses III good repair, water convenient,
plenty of wood for fuel and fencing, and in
good neighborhood, For such farm, n fair
price, one hay cash, will be paid. Poor land
not wanted at any price. Parties wishing to
sell, will give full particulars and re 'erences,
and address Z DR.. 9. w. BAGBY,
Orange &. H., Va.
n. B.-Thc purchaser wishes to be in pos
session on or before the coming Christmas.
NOXenlher ~. 1851.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22

,EJs The Presidency The Washing
ton Union has raised the name OF Gen.
Sherman for President, and John L.
stockton, of New Jersey, for wee
President; while the Meriden Conn.
Visitor runs APP the names OF General
Grant and Governor Bullock, of Mas
sachusetts, for Preside mt and Vice
President.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22

A dandy of twenty,,slX having
been termed an sod bachelor, app
pealed to an elderly gentleman TO de.
eide whether he should be called "oid
or not, giving his age. Twenty SIX
said the elderly gentleman. ut $ e ow-
ing to how you take It. Now: ior
man, it is young enough bat 1or. a
roose it is rather old"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22

FuRsIruRE.-If you want ready made
furniture, you had better buy it from a
Southern aim of good standing than
Northern firm of whose standing you
know nothing. The best plan is to
rave it made to order. In either case,
ycu will act wisely by buying from
Green e. Brother of Alexandra, whose
reputation as skilful and honest manu-
facturcrs IL a sure guaranty ofeyery ar
ficle Won buy.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1867-11-22

rrP George Francis Train knows a
taniIv of sisters who cured their broth
ers from swearing by saying damn ev-
cry time their brothers did. At the
table Susie would say to George, ''passs
me that damn BUTTER Ilanghterl, and
Minnie would ask Elsey for "that damn
buckwhcat cakes" [Laughter.l