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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-02-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Piedmcntese Of Virginia,


The charming heritage of this section of
Nirgino-c embracing the picturesque slopes
eastward of the Blue Ridge and its spurs
region riyauing, in its beauty, its fertility,
and its hospi:able homestcats. our own hon>
orcd Valleys thus brought to the notice Of
the "outs;de Barbarians, and the rest of man.
Kind" by cur neighbors of the Lccsburs
Wdshingtonian:
1he Piedmont region Of Virginia, or tha.
portion extending from the Potomac to tn.
.happahannock, embraces a scope of country.
which, 1t located in Europe, would support
the dense population Of one OF her Kingdoms.
1t comprises an area, in which agriculture
manufactures, end all kinds of industry, co{;ld
be carried to the highest state of ncrffction
The soil is generally OF the best ruality-
and those localities which have been reduced
ny too severe cultivation, can be purchased Mt
moderate prices, and brought to their origi
nal productiveness, yielding as abundantly as
the virgin soils Of the West. Tho location
OF the country is admirably. adapted to the
growth OF all kinds Of agricultural and horfi.
cultural products, varied with hills and val
leys, sufficient to give beautiful undulatinr
Eastern exposure. Iron ore and conner mines
have been worked to. advantage, and the va
rious streams which run, at convenient inter
walls, from the Blue Ridge, either to the Po-
tomac or the Earpahannock, give constant
water power ut sufficient force to move more
machinery than the industry of New England
employs.
No section of the country presents better
Inducements for capitalists to invest in lands
than this. Our water courses, at no distant
day, will be driving the machinery of factos
ries and workshops, and the rich and fertile
lands through which they pass, will be occu>
pied by euterprising farmers, when splendid
fortunes will be the return for investments
now made. 1t would only require the North
ern capitalists to view this country, to become
convinced of its rare advantages for invests
ments, and the splendid prospects it offers to
the enterprisng and industrious. Our peo-
pie would gladly welcome the capitalist me-
chanic aud labOrcr from all sections, who
wish to purchase our land, and become citi
zens Of The Commonwealth.
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gains additional force when we consider that
the proceedings attending the formation OF
the State Constitution were not. in conformitF
With the provisions of theenabling, act: that
in an aggregate vote of 7,776, the minority
in favor of thS Constitution did not exceed
one hundred, and that it Is alleged that, In
consequence of frauds, even this result eati-
not be received as fair expression of the
wishes of the people. As upon Them must
fall the burdens of a State organization, it is
but just that they should be permitted to de-
termine for themselves a question which so
materially affects their interests. Possessips
soil and climate admirably adapted to those
industrial pursuits which bring prosperity and
greatness to a people, with the advantage of
central position on the great highway that
will soon. connect the Atlantic and Pacific
States, Nebraska is rapidly eainits in mum
bers and wealth, and may, within a very bricfe
period, claim admission on grounds which will
challenge aEd secure universal assent. She
cani therefore Isisel aud patiently afford 70
wait. Her population is said to 5be steadily
and even rapidly increasing, being now Eeti-
orally conceded as high as forty thousand,
and estimated by some whose judgment is
entitled to respect at a still. greater number.
AT her present rate of growth, shs will in a
very short time have the requisite population
for representative in Congress; and, what
IS far more important to her own. citizens
will have realized such an advance in material
wealth as will enable the expenses of State
Government to be borne without oppression
to the taxpayer. Of..new communities, it
may be said with especial forcs-and it is true
ofold opes-that the ipducement TO cetnisrants,
other things being equal, is in almost the pre-.
cise ratio of the rate. of taxation.
The great States of the Northwest owe their
marvellous prosperity largely to the fact that
they were continued as Territories until thew
had grown to be wealthy and populous COM
munities.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, January 20, 1867.
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P0ETICAL.
tFtOm The Richmond Enquirer.l-
ass. VIRGINIAi
APRIL 8, 1865.

-s.ss
Isi alecf?-or is it death
MI nat on thy brow 80 strangely Iics,
Thy dumb lips and thy folded arIup,
Thy deal ear to our cries.
Dear nioti1fr, shall We never more
- List to thy word of ptlde?
80 SIC Sf4npsE" trails beneath the dust
u Oh would we all had diedI
We Shrieked with anguish lou i and wild
w hen fret the blow was given:
When fell the proud and lovely form
we doubted God in heavep.
b%s Iya now NSiI Ike @ thee our grief is dumb:
:" e loId our arms in sorrow
nc day Is but a weary waste;
No hopes live in the morrow!
And thou art changed; ;-thoush wears thv faee
~, No se1abl Ince of the grave, Ns -SS
Thy & mountains 3 boId-t6y misty woodSII
The same soft sky sthl bends o'erhead;
The giPdS tss9 Of ,sss ssgsss brsa The
Oh sayscan this bs death?
rmauswcred! For within thy hart.
feel no kidding thrill; ,r.I
There is 40 lIfc within thine eye;
The bounding pulse ia still. :.
Oh, was il grief that broke thy heart
Grcif for thy thousads sIain2
Great Stonewallf4ilen, gallant Stuart =
= Thy Lee in captive's chain?
No. not for these brave sons she wept,-
1Hese thrilled her heart with pride!
They wreathed the smiles around her Inns:
Which fingered while she died
No: no! Tie tyrant fierce and strong,
WIN WhOln she long had strivcn,
Aad gathered strength and struck thc blow
With whieh her heart was rivcnI
She sank meath oft repeated blows,
Aimed with demoniac ire;
Her beauty married by. scar and blood!
Her bosom scathed with tire.,
In lilo she was so true and brave
He feFtrcc ,her!cveh Hehd;-
He stopped and ina naGled her limbs
With hands deep dyed in rcd.
Then rising. in; n;cxuItant scorn,
Laughed in his cruel glce;
And shouted to cringing world:
Behold a nation freei
And we, her few surviving sons,
Keep watch beside ncr grave,
We lift our eyes to God in Heaven
The only power to save!
And answering from the far blue space.
Comes forth that voice SO still,
Which says to us .'Be patient
For 'tIs thy Fathers will;
am TIE hope and prop of life,
4 BY me when one word spoken
These hands of death are but the witfes
In SampOn's strong hand broken;
The angel OF my presence near
Hast heard thy prayer and ~ecping,
Thy noble mother is not dead -
Virginia's only slceping!''
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PIANO F0RTES AND MUSIC.

TJNIE SUBSCRIBER respectfully solicits the attention
Il of the public to his fine assortment of
Plane FoCtes,
ofyariousstylcs and patterns Of g. 81 aud ocisves
6mongst them those from the celebrated factory of
sToDART,"
of New York, which for beauty of TONG, power and
durability, arc unequalled. Also those of
-.fs GROVESTEEN CO.,
the finest chap Pianos rianufactured; and TO
which especiaIattcntioni is called.
A number of second hand PIANOS also on hand,
from 5 I5Oto $780, both for sale and rent
SHEET MUSIC OF ALL KINDS
INSTITUTION BOOKS for all Instruments
MELODEOSS, VIoLINs, GUITARS, STRINGS
of all kinds, y c &c.
Orders from country dealers, and schools cs-
Pceially, solicited, and liberal discount allowed
No. So North Charles ST., n near ssratoS,a.
march 6-ly- Baltimore.
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nSLHon. f. D. Holbrook, delegate from
Idaho, had personal cncOunterat WillaTd'..
IN Washington, on Monday. with Bfr. Cum
mlngs, lately removed from Office Ia Idaho bv
President johnson. The fgbt was over tIs
merits OF the President and his oppointees to
ONCE. The alteration which had been VIC,
lent, wound up in this wise: -
" fOu then mean to assert, ," said. Mr.. HoI,
brook, ''that the President appoints thieves 10
Office, do you?" = -
Yes, sirj .Imeap to assert that in appoints
Ing Murphy to the GOFsrnship he appointed
'The9 iaEe that" replied Mr.. noIbrsot.
raising heavy cane and telling him al a
bloy. First knock down for HolbrooE. Il
Cummings quickly recovered hiss eqiuilIbr;-
um, and advancing in genuine p. T. style,
got IN several Summers on his rivals mug,
ersying the claret profusely." First blood
Tor CGmmings.l The bystanders discovering
at glance the situation, and that serious
HstleuH 2 exchange wqHld tsge place, separated
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"A gentleman who had scolding wife
IN answer to an inquiry after her health. said
she was pretty we'll, only subject at times to
:" breaking out in the mouth,
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RATES OFADyERTlslNSS3. 8

icouraged dsssrtions, and who Organized con-
sP1raeles TO overthrow the CSoyernments,sf
intended my remarks to apply, to, mo, other
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Official.

XIV: The Governors of North and South
Carolina shall have authority within their juris-
dlcnons respectively, to reprieYe or pardon any
person convicted and sentenced by civil court,
and to remit fines and penalties.
XVI. Nothing in this order shall be CON.
strued to restrain or prevent the operation of pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy in accordance with the
acts OF Congress in such cases made and provided.
nor with the collection of any tax, imposr, excise
or charge levied by authority of the United
States or OF the provisional governments of North
and South Carolina; but no Imprisonment Tor
over due taxes shall be allowed nor shall this or
der or any law of the provisional governments of
North and South Carolina operate to deny TO minor
children or children coming of age OF their legal
representatives, nor to suspend as to them any
right of action, remedy or proceeding against ex-
ecutors administrators, trustees, guardians, mas
ters clerks of equity courts, other officers or
persons holding iiduciary relation to the persons
or the subject matter of the action or proceeding
XVII. Any law or ordinance heretofore in
force in North or South Carolina inconsistent
with the provisions OF this General Order is here
by suspended and declared imperative.
By command of Major-Gen. d. E. Sickles.
j. W. CLOUS, Capt.
36th U. 8. Infantry, A D. G. & A. A. A. 6.
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Know Thy Destiny.

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who has astonished the scientific classes of the
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For the Standard.
REPUBLICAN MEETING In ORANGE.

Pursuant to previous notice the colored
people of Orange County, n. c., met at Dur
hams. on the 18th May, 1867 for the purpose
of making arrangements for public meet
ing, when and where they might consult
upon matters of political nature, and to
which meeting they might request promi-
nent speakers to come and address them.
The object of the meeting having been
explained in an appropriate manner,
On motion, Solomon Gurr was called to
the Chair, and S. Bulls requested to act as
Secretary. The meeting having been organ
lied, the Chairman appointed the following
named gentlemen a committee to draft reso-
lutions expressing the object of the meet
ing viz: Lewis Pratt, Richard Booker and
Castor Lee.
The committee having been requested by
the Chairman to prepare these resolutions
and report at the next meeting.
On motion, the m Getting adjourned to meet
on the 25th May, 1867.
According to adjournment, the meeting
was called to order by the Chairman, when
On motion, the committee submitted the
following series of resolutions which were
unanimously adopted, viz:
Resoloed, That we as free citizens of the
State of North-Carolina and United States
IF America, deem il a matter of the highest
Importance that we should be we'll in
formed upon political matters, so that we
may he prepared to perform all the duties of
the American citizen with honor to ourselves
and tor the good of all.
Re$olrel, That we deem it expedient in Or
der TO reach the desired ends as expressed in
the foregoing resolution, to call meeting of
the people of Orange County, and request
prominent speakers to address the meeting
thus called upon political matters.
Re0Irea, That while we entertain feelings
of partiality towards no man, but being
thoroughly convinced of their ability, patri
otism and devotion to our cause, We espe
cially request Messrs. James Jones and Jas.
H. Harris to attend our meeting and give US
such addresses as they may deem expedient.
ResOlued, That We designate Saturday, the
Sth day of June, as the day for the meeting,
to assemble at Durlam's Station.
The foregoing resolutions having been
read and adopted, on motion, the meeting
adjourned. SOLOMON GURR, Gin.
S. BULLS, Secretu7y
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CURE OF INFLAMMATORY RHEU-
MATISM.
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April %, 1867

SING SING, Jan. 25 1857.
DIR. BRANDRETH For some years have been
subject to attacks of indammatory rheumatism,
which usually come on every three or four
months. My physicians were of the highest repu-
tation. By their advice took colchicum, citric
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send you this testimonial for the benefit of
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am respectfully yours,
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The Hon. Demas Barnes, says :-"I sell more
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BRANDRETH'S PILLS are sold by all drug
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Observe B. BRANDRETH in white letters on
the government stamp on each box.
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g WE ARE MARCHING 0N.m

CoX's BRIDGE, Greene Co., May 26, 1867.
A Republican meeting was held at Mr.. S.
Cox's Store, in Greene County, on the Goth
inst.
After hearing lengthy and thoroughly
Republican speech delivered by Mr.. J. E
OHara, the following resolutions were offer
ed and unanimously adopted:
ReSolse1, That we heartily endorse the action
of the Convention held in Raleigh on the 9th of
March, 1867.
I6esolOed. That as true and loyal citizens we
render our sincere thanks to Republican mem
S S OF Congress for the Passage of the Sherman
Bill and the Supplemental Act, believing it to be,
under existing circumstances, the best and safest
| plan under which the unreconstructed States
can be admitted into the Union.
Hes0L2ed, That We pledge ourselves to the Ma
uonal Republican party, and that We will support
no person or persons by our votes unless they
freely accent and endorse the principles of the
Radical Republican party, viz: Union, Liberty
and Political Equality.
ResolDed, That we rejoice that SO gallant an Off
Ger and SO amiablc gentleman as Gen. N. A.
Miles has been assigned to the command of this
portion of District No. 9.
ReSOI,ed, That we tender our sincere thanks to
Major c. c. Compton, for the noble and judicious
discharge of his duties as post commander
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine
die.
Perfect peace and harmony prevailed du
ring the meeting.
The morning being quite rainy, on our
arrival at the bridge We were surprised at
the large crowd, there being present about
800 or more persons.
Whilst the speaker was addressing the
audience a shower of rain commenced, and
although it continued for about fifteen min
utes, and number of hearers were exposed,
not being able to procure shelter, such was
their interest that none left the spot until
the adjournment. B. E.
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TO OWNERS OF HORSES AM
CATTLE.

Tobias Derby Condition Powders are warrant
ed superior to any others, or no pay for the cure
of Distemper, Worms, Bots, Coughs, Hide-bound,
Colds, &c, in Horses; and Colds, Conghs Loss
of Milk, Black Tongue, Horn Distemper, &C., in
Cattle These Powders were formerly put up by
Simpson l. Tobias, son of DR.. Tobias, and, since
his death, the demand has been so great for them,
that DR.. Tobias has continued to manufacture
them. They are perfectly safe end innocent; no
need of stopping the work of your animals, They
increase the appetite, give fire coat, cle nse the
stomach and urinary organs; also increase the
milk of cows. Try them, and you will never be
without them. Hiram Woodruff, the celebrated
trainer of troting horses, has used them for years.
and recommends them to his friends. Col. Philo.
P. Bush, of the jerome Race Course Fordham,
N. Y, would not use them until he was told of
what they are composed, since which he is never
without them. He has over twenty running
horses in his charge and for the last three years
has used no other medicine for them. He has
kindly permitted me to refer any one to him.
Over l, 900 other references can be seen at the
depot. Sold by druggists and Saddlers. Price
25 cents per box. Depot Sc Courtlandt Street,
New York.
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of the great Republican party. Among
these were a goodly number of the NEST in
telligent and respectable whites of the Coun-
ty, and concourse of the colored popula-
ton.
On motion of Mr.. s. A. Busbee, colored,
Richard J. Williams. Esq, was appointed
President, and Mr. Marcus Sheperd, colored,
Vice President, and on motion OF Mr. Den
mis- Best, colored, Saml. H. Edwards and
Luke Sheperd, colored, were appointed Sec
retaries
On motion of Mr. Busbee, the President
was requested to explain the object of the
meeting which he did in chaste, elegant
and welT.timed address,. At the conclusion
of which, he presented the platform of prin-
ciples concocted and adopted by the late
State Convention at Raleigh, for the guidance
of the National Republican party of North
Carolina, which were undissentingly en-
dorsed.
A call tor speeches was made from Messrs.
S. A. Busbee, Marcus Sheperd, Dennis Best,
William Conner and Hardy Speers, colored,
and John M. Patrick and Theopliilus Ed
wards, Esqs., all of whom appropriately
and eloquently responded, making mastery
addresses which were received with unboun-
applause.
BY request Mr.. Busbee consented to fur
nish copy of his address for publication.
The President then offered the following
resolution which was unanimously adopted !:
Res0lced, That we heartily endorse the
bold and fearless stand taken by the Hon.
W. w. Holden, in the organization of the
Republican party in North Carolina.
On motion, the thanks of the meeting
were rendered to its officers for the faithful
discharge of their duties.
On motion, the proceedings of this meet
ing were ordered to he published in the
STANDARD and Neu6erme Republican, and all
other papers friendly to the cause be reques-
| ted to cupy.
On motion. the meeting then adjourned
RICHARD ]. WILLIAMS, Pres't.
MARCUS SHEPERD, (col.) Vice Pres.
SAML. II. EDWARDS, Secretary.
LUKE SHEPERD, (col) { assistant Sec'y.
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FOr Inc StaNuaTu.
REPuBLICAN MEETING IN BTNCOMBE CO

According to previous notice the colored
citizens of Buncombe County met at the
Sulphur Springs Academy, Saturday, the
18th May, 1867.
When, on motion of Lewis Young, Sandy
Erwin was called to the Chair, and James
Hudson requested to act as Secretary.
The Chairman then appointed the follow
ing gentlemen committee on resolutions ::
Lewis Young, Charles Johnston, Jas Moore
Frederick Hawkins, Samuel Henry and B.
Jenkins.
The meeting was then addressed by
11essrs Virgil S. Lusk, James J. Osborne and
Thos. j. Gambler. The committee then re-
ported the following preamble and rcsolu-
tons which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We, the coiored citizens of the
County of Buncombe, North Carolina, hav-
ing met according to previous notice, for the
purpose of expressing our political senti-
ments and to organize ourselves into Re
publican party for the purpose of support
ing the action Of the Loyal Convention, held
in Raleigh, on the 9th of March, 1867, do
Rcsolce. That We adopt the platform of the
Republican party as set forth by the loyal
whites and blacks, in Convention on the 9th
March, and will give it our hearty support
and encouragement.
Resolged, That with hearts full to over
passing of bill by the 39th Congress, which
gives to US the political rights of citizens.
Though We have been rescued from bondage,
yet without this the dearest right of An
American citizen, we would be unable to de-
fend ourselves or reward our benefactors, the
Republicans
Re0tced, That in accepting the privileges
OF citizenship conferred upon us by our
friends, we ready to discharge its duties,
and in taking up the ballot we are determin-
ed to understand its use
Reso'red, That while we are ready to for
give, we have not forgotten while we are
ready and willing to help rebuild the State
government of onr old masters and the pros
perry OF the South, we are resolved not to
nec"me IN liberty what we were in bondage,
tue unreslstng instruments of the Southern
iand holders, but having the right to vote,
we VIII exercise the right to think
fes0lred. That it having been limited
among some of the whites, that if the negro
does not vote as (they the whites do) they
vii VIII De turned out of employment simply
lor exercising the right to vote as they may
see proper. In view of this fact, we respect
!uily ask the General commanding, General
Oailiei e. Slckles if our contracts with the
":hte man are in all other respects COM
peo with, Will this kind of treatment be
aa, ld! We ask this much, because hun
o Ieus OF our race are dependent upon this
thms VI whites for their bread, and were they
tn 1I ho treated they might not only be induced
fn, | ne these dearest wrights for mouth
sntfs nr already hard-earned bread, but would
''i1 n untold miseries.
this D,o That copy of the proceedings of
tho pn,e1eeng be forwarded to the Pioneer and
nana a.aielSh Standard, and other Republican
faI 90 C.
ton of our race. f' i'i '''o 'n-''
vi motion, the meeting adjourned.
J,u,s n SANDY ERWIN, Chnsn