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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14

Mp The Leesburg Washingtonian
saws that Malotha Trail, recently ares
ted in Leesburg, on charge OF horse
stealing, ian account of which we have
already given) twas one of Bakers de-
tectlves during the war, where he
doubtless acquired the bad practice,
which Will probably give him term in
the penltentiary. Since the war, he
has been conspicOus as a Radical politi-
clan in MISUNDERSTANDING Radical
conventions, and presided at Radical
Coiored meeting in the Court House.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ORANGE z. H.,
February ., 1858.
To the Creditors Of The estate Of Hockey Hor-
rem, deceased: IAN
VOu are hereby notified that pursuant
Il toa decree of the Circuit Court of Orange
County. entered at the October Term, 1857,
son, &C., against Warrens Executors, have
appointed Tuesday, the 10th day Of March
next as the time, and my office at Orange
Court House as the place, to take M account
of Hackley Warren deceased, and the prior
tiles of said debts and demands, at which
time and place ysu are required TO attend,
claims, otherwise You may be excluded from
benefit of said estate. H.ea 1etty
Given under my hand as Commissioners
of the Circuit Court of Orange County, tho
day and year first aforesaid, Fc9a
WM. G. WILLIAMS, cccoc.
Eebruary 1893 - AH-4'-AA
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
LYHcHBURG.

The next number OF this paper win
contain the funny ..article which APP
peared year or two ago in the Erami-
ner, entitled "The intoxicated Reporter
in Lynchburg." In the same number
We shall have some remarks OF our own
to make concerning the glorious old
town and its people. Our experience
is that one who has just returned from
a weeks sojourn in the good City of
HILLS is not in fit condition to write
much or well about anything.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14

iLP 1t Is said that the Committee on
Reconstruction of the House of Repre-
sentatives, have agreed to report bill
removing political disabilities from Gov.
Holden, of North Carolina, Gov. Orr,
South Carolina, and Gen. Longstreet.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
ncludcGen. Beaur egard.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14

iP The argument in the Supreme
Court on the motion to dismiss the Nc
CARDLE case, for want of Jurisdiction.
was concluded on Friday last, and the
matter submitted. The decision of the
Court on the motion was reserved, but
will probably be announced in few
davs
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
WHO CAN BE GOVERNOR :

In the Virginia Convention, on
Thursday, Mr.. HINE wanted no one to
be eligible who was Confederate Off
Ger, or gave aid to any rebellion against
the United States. Hostages 8, noes
90.
alamo one but loyal man.
GIBsoN--No one but white man.
UNCLE SPEcs-No one but mulatto.
The following section, after being
discussed at length, was amended and
adopted. AS passed, 1t reads in sub
stance as follows:
3. No person shall eligible to the Of
flee Of Governor unless he has attained
theIage of thirty years IL q foreigner.
who has not been citizen of the Unit
ed ten years, and resident of the State
three years.
The vote on Its adoption stood-ayes
As, noes IS.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
M arri b ,

At "Berry HILL" near this place, on We'd
nesday, the 18th inst, by Rev 4. NJ. Carson,
Mr.. WILLIAM RAWLINsS, of Brooklyn, n.
T., to Miss NJ. tIiAMPE SrANARD, of this
County. ...s
AT Culpeper Court House, on the 9Th inst.
by the Rev. j. b. Taylor, Jr.. Mr.. II. G. BUR-
Rows, to Miss LILLE AMES0S-all OF
Culpspcr fUUntv,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
WASHINGTON HOUSE IN NEW HANDS.

We are pleased to see that this popu-
lar hotel has passed into the hands of
its owner, Mr.. L. g. s. Ferguson, who
in future will keep it OH his own ac-
count. MIR. Ferguson has improved
and fitted it up at 4 very heavy outlay,
and it is now in all respects one OF the
most comfortable and desirable hotels
in the State. He possesses both the
means and the liberality to make it a
really first class house, and he will spare
neither to make 1t such, Under the
new auspices we unhesitatlngly recom-
mend the Washington to the travelling
public as entirely worthy their patron
age. -Lyachbarg Pirgiaidn.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
To Owners of Mineral lands,

REING engaged in investigating Min
~ eral Lands In this and the adjoining
general notice In the Northern and European
markets, / will be pleased to examine all
miaerals or soils having mineral traces
which may be left at the store of Mr.. A. Thorn
son. Persons having specimens mustnot for
get to attach their names to thepaper con-
tanning them. j. NJ. ANDERSON.
FehruarY Ia l26S-2tA
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14

P@ Judge ALKxANDER RIvEs is spok-
en- of as being likely TO be the Radical
candidate for next Governor of Virgin
Ia, when the state shall be reconstruct
ed, and, for the time being, Africaniz-
ed. We shall see.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
TO MIR. LANES TT. BELL.

You are entirely too fast. Tomeet the bond
parties in Timber, s2l3,50; negotiable note,
unreturned 800 Mr.. J. u. Bs bond due jan.
list, to- -S400; making SSl3,50-S10S
more than You can get at this time, though
will be glad TO see on that day all persons,
you propose, as may be able to sell them
some timber. But: they can git no piece Of
property. j. II. BELL.
Feb l4-2ts afA ~ td
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
DENTAL NOTICE.

nR. j. NJ. ANDERSON is now pre-
~ pared to do any kind OF Dental work.
He will be very much engaged in outside
work until some time in April. After that
time, he will give his undivided attention to
this and the surrounding country. In the
mean time, he takes pleasure in recommend
ing DIR. John Randolph as a.gcntleman and u
Dentist.
February Il lS62-2ts Hf.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
SAIL

O0O0 SACKS Liverpool Ground AL
NOOO um Salt; 1000 sacks Fine Salt, Of
different brands in full and bright sacks, fol
sale at io,0est market rates by
HOOE & WEDDERBURN,
February Ii, lS68-2m. Alexandria, Va
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of
Lent, falls this year upon the 10Th in
stant. Lent contains forty days, .ex-
elusive OF Sunday, and ends on Palm
Sundays the 18th of = pril.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
PLASTER.

1000 TONS soft Blue Windsor Plas-
AOOO ter on hand and to arrive, for sale at
| toUea market rates, by
/ HOOE & WEDDERBURN,
| No Prince Street, Alexandria, Va.
February II, lS6S-2m.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14

Viz ginia, 's
A I Rules held in the Clerks Office Of
IA the County Court Of Orange County, on
the first Monday in January, 1868,
Sarah Poweli-Plaintiff, .f.g.SEF
AGAINST
Jane Lancaster, widow Of Jonathan Iancas-
ter, Jr., decd, and his infant heirs, names
unknown, Waller Tinderand others-Do-
PENDANTS, H- w
IN CHANCERY. ~
The object Of this suit is to obtain parti-
ton by sale Of n tract of land, containing
1852 acres, situated In this County, and be-
longing to the heirs of Jnathan Lancaster,
deceased. And il appearing by affidavit NIL
ed, that the above named defendants are nom
residents of this State, 1t is ordered that they
appear here withinone month after due pub
location of this order, and do what Is neces-
sary to protect their interests in this suit.
A Copy-Teste, ri ftttA
ftN ifA r. RI. FRY, Clerk.
January 10. 1851. i. POWELL, 10.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
TRUSTEES SALE.

RY virtue ola Deed of Trust executed
~ to me by James II. Bell, on the y3rd day
of september, 1867, for the benefit of John u.
Bell, of record in the Clerks Office of Orange
County Court I SHALL on Friday, The 6fh day
of March neaf offer for sale, at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, for cash, ON the
lands of Robert Collins, Esq, near Mallory,s
Bell in one Is HaF-r
Ettinger Engine and Saw Mill,
said interest being one-thirl part.
JAMES II BELL, Trustee.
Orange County, February 8, 1888 81
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
GROUND PLASTER

WE are prepared to furnish fresh and
w finely ground Plaster, in bulk, bags and
barrels, at ioresf rates,
HOOE Il WEDDERBURN,
February II, lS6S-2m. Alexandria, Va
GLOVER SEEDED bushels prime
~ Western Glover Seed, on hand and for
sale by HOOE q WEDDERBURN,
February II, lS6S-2m. Alexandria, Va.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-02-14
CHALLENGE WASHING MACHINE !;
CLOVER SEED & GROUND PLASTER

PROPOSE to furnish the Farmers
OF Orange and the adjoining Counties with,
a superior article OF Glover and Timot nv.
Seed, also pure article of Ground Plaster,
either in Barrels or bags, at city prices, nd :
ding freight &c. will take country produce.
in exchange for the above named articles q T.
market price deducting for transportation
and Commission. Send in your orders and
secure a pure article of Seed and Plaster.
Feb. I 1868 a. THOMSON
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-28

the Montpelier Band for their excellent mu-
sic which had added 80 much to the pleasure
of the Reunion. The Society then joined in
singing +" America" and ON motion of Gen.
Ripley, adjourned. 5et .-.
Thus, at very early hour, ended the
6fth, and in many respects, from the excel
iencc of its literary exercises from the free
sociability and good feeling of every one, the
pleasantest of the Reunions
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-28

"DEATH VALLEY.''-A correspondent
of the Philadelphia Press with Gen. Pal
mer's engineer corps of the Kansas Pacific
Railroad, writing from Camp Cody. on the
Mohave river. California. gives the follow
ing description of a remarkable valley in
that region. Eighty miles northwest of
this camp is the well known and much
dreaded, death Valley" 1t is said to
be lower than the level of the sea, and
wholly destitute Of water. Mr.. Spear. our
intelligent guide, who visited this remark
able valley several times, gave me the fol-
lowing account of it, with the reason for
its terrible name: The valley is fifty miles
long by thirty in breadth. and save at two
points, it is wholly encircled by mountains,
up whose steep sides it is impossible for
any but expert climbers to ascend. 1t is
devoid of vegetation, and the shadow of
bird or wild beast never darkensd its
white, glaring sand. In the early days,
trains of emigrants bound for California
passed. under the direction of guides, to
the south of Death Valley, by what is now
known as the old Mormon road" In
the year 1850. a large train, with 300
emigrants, mostly from Illinois and Mis-
souri,. came south from Salt Lake, guided
by Mormon. When near Death Valley,
a dissent broke out in part OF the train
and tweuty-one families came to the con-
clusion that the Mormon knew nothing
about the country. SO they appointed one
Of their number leader. and broke off
from the main party. The leader de-
to turn due West; so with the G
people and wagons and Aooks he travelled
for three days and then, descended into the
broad valley. whose treacherous mirage
promised water. They reached the centre, =
butloniy the white glsfing sand. bounded
By the soorohsd pesks, met S4heir eaysaon
every hand: 9Afddnd the GvaHey 1sthsvs.
wandered, and S6s by ons, seaSh sof stkns
died. and the painting Aocks streSuhSl =
themselves In death under the hot sun.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-28

4 gentleman who had carefully trained
up his servant in the way he should so,
that when his wife was present he might
not depart from it, sent him with box tick
et for the theatre to a young lady. The ser
want returned when the gentleman and his
wife were at dinner He had, of course. been
told in giving answers to certain kinds Of
questions to substitute the masculine for the
feminine pronoun in speaking of the lady
'.Yes SIR replied the servant. "he said
he'd go with great deal of pleasure, and
that he d wait for you, sir.
"What was he doing?" asked the wife,
earnestly.
ale was putting on his bonnet was the
reply There was ''fat in the fire. immedi-
ately.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-28
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

For one Square Of II lines or less Of Nonpareu
type Insertion, e1.00; for each subsequent IN
sertiop 25 cents. Unless the number of insertions
marked the advertisement it will be confinu-
ed till ordered out Liberal discount made to msr-
chants and others advertising by the year
Probate and Commissioners Notices, ~ 90 each.
For notices of Liberations, Estrays, the Forma-
lion and Dissolution of Copartnershps, &c. 81 80
each, for three insertions If sent by mail the
money must accompany the letter.
Notices i'm news columns. 10 cents per line each
Insertion but charge made of less than so cents
Notices of Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis,
but extended Obituary Notices or Poetry Will DC
charged by the rate of five cents per line.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-28


third reading.
Joint Resolution. Governor
to appoint commission to correspond with
Canadian authorities on the subject of the
destruction of lake shad in Lake Champlain
concurred in.
Special Order-Senate bill 13, enabling
certain towns to aid in the construction OF
the West River Railroad. On motion of Hr
Dewey it was amended by an entirely new
bill modelled after a similar one passed in
relati n to Montpelier and Wells River
Railroad Mr. Goodell demanded the yeas
and nays on the passage of the bill, yeas 2l
nays 6, 30 the bill was passed.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate bill, 10, relating to chattel mortgages
with proposal OF amendment, by inserting a
new section providing that the town or city
Clerk shall keep a book of such records OF
chattel mortgages with a suitable index.
The amendment WAS adopted and third read
ing ordered. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Reporfs-F Committee on
Corporations in favor of Senate 5, to incor-
porate the trustees of the fund for aged and
infirm clergymen of the Episcopal Church OF
the Diocese of Vermont, with proposal of
amendment which was agreed to passed.
From Committee on Corporations in favor
of Senate 6, to incorporate the trustees OF
the fund for the support OF the Bishop OF the
Episcopal church in the diocese of Vermont.
with proposal of amendment, which was
agreed to /; passed. e
Of Senate l8, to amend an act to Incorporate
the Mount. Mansfield Turnpike Company !;
passed. - zs,,v-a
BiNs introduced and Rsfeyred.-From
Senate, Senate Is, to incorporate she, La
.moille Spring and Hotel Company to Com
uaittee on Corporations. i 5rs
- Senate 81, 70 amend ap setsto ineorporate
the Grssnu Mouptains Seminary; to Commit
- on. Ednestion,i -a. o1.a.s ss -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

'If Seymour and Blair are elected all the
fruits of the late war will be LOST is the ago
niziug cry of the Radical orators, and the echo
of the Radical press. Precious fruits the late
war produced, truly! Debt, taxation, oppres-
sion, tyranny The leaders don't want to lose
these ''fruits" .. "a-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

The reported richness of the silver mines of
Nevada and Colorado has tempted number Of
Baltimore capitalists to embark in an enterprise
for the purpose Of contributing to its further
development
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16
FOREIGN News

Minister johnson had his first interview with
the Queen Of England, at Windsor Castle yes
terday, after her return from France. The
Queen and Court left, yesterday, on special
train, for Scotland. .....
The Pail Mall Gazette says that in every
capital of Europe the belief that great and
immediate war is impending grows day by day,
and that the best Informed men expect 1t to
break out before the end of the year. (O
The Geographic accounts OF the earthquake
on the western coast of South America have
created much excitement in London. The COM
mercia world is eager for full details of the loss
of lite, property, and shipping and the arrival
of the mail reports is looked tor with deep in
terest.
King William of Prussia has visited the an
Gent University Of Kiel The faculty present
cd an address, in which they referred to the
tranquility which now existed throughout
Europe, and expressed hopes that it would re-
main unbroken. The King, in reply, said: Il
do not see any cause for disturbance OF the
peace of Europe. In the army and navy [ be-
hold the vigor of the tatherland. They have
proved that they do not shun the combat, and
if compelled to engage in conflict they will
fight it out"
Admiral Earragut and the squadron unerd
his command has arrived at Trieste, from the
DardaneIles. .....--..
The Emperor of the French on his way TO
Biarritz turned aside to visit the camp at
Luvcmazon, and will remain in camp to-day,
when grand review will be held.
The city government Of Cork has offered a
reward of one hundred pounds for the arrest of
the incendiaries who caused recent fires IN that
city and vicinity,
The International Congress Of Workingmen
in Brussels, brought their labors to close yes
terday. Among the resolutions adopted is
one advising all workmen to abstain from fol-
lowing their trades in the event of war in their
respective countries. The Congress issued an
address to the wo7kipgmcn OF Europe. 1t ca lis
on workingmen to oppose war, TO refuse to
countenaDce assassination, and to use every et-
fort to promote the education OF the poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

1t seems to be settled that the White Sui
phur Springsin Virginia and Springs adjacent
are to be the great Southern land, probably,
Northern, too,) Watering Places next year
Fashion, in this instance, is decidedly good
sense and good taste-,as far as water, air,
scenery, &C., are concerned. ...., .4..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

The New York Commercial winds up its &C
count of the torture Of the accused and wit
nesses in the case Of the Ashburn murder with
the remark "Gen. Meade will be sustained
No doubt Of it at all, if the military prevail
over the civil authority, OF which there is equal
certainty IF the Radicals retain power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

A murder OF peculiar actrocity was lately
committed near Limoges, France. 4 shoe
makers wife, named Babinaud, strangled her
husband in, his sleep and afterwards cut his
body in pieces. For four days SUCCESSFULLY she
went into the woods and lanes about Limoges
scattering little bits Of her husband S body in
various directions Tar and wide. Every night
she returned to her house and lay down to
sleep by the side of what was lett Six days
after the murder she put on her best gown
and danced alta village tete. She has been
sentenced to penal serYitude for life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

Rochefort's Lanterne, expelled from Paris,
is now published in Belgium, and It's crcula-
ton is largely increased, being surreptousiy sold
in France. It's out and out against Louis Ma
poleon and the Empire. The French Courts,
it is said, have decided that thu cry of ''Vive
Lanterne" is not scdtious!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

ARE SoEA AMPHIBIoUs.- sports
men who have been recently skirmishing in
mud and water-and to whom the query of the
heading is almost equally applicab put
US in possession Of several facts going to show
that Sora are probably amphibious; capable
of living in the two elements; air and water.
in the one case, having slightly wounded a sora
bird Or metamorphosed frog as you please
1t took a dive deep down, and though the
spot was free from underground. it did not
come up again, although carefully watched for.
Again, wouuding another, it made plunge
beneath the water, going down like a duck,
and vas brought up by a dog who also went
down, head and ears, after it into the water
Another watcher discerned sora swimming
around with all the case and grace of duck
We are also assured of the fact that another
hunter, very late one season, having discovered
sora, soug hit to bring it down, but it escaped
him. Crossing the small stream where he was
hunting, which was brook and clear, he es-
pied the sora not only in the water, but its
head underneath small projecting rock !
Other sora may not be amphibious but surely
this chap could not have maintained himself
shere for five minutes, unless he partook OF
the amphlblous nature OF the frog But we
DO not say a sora is frog in an advanced stage
OF existence fredericksburg Herald. " -..."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

1t is said that if Congress takes another re-
cess upon assembling on the 2lst, the President
will leave Washington during next week, prob
ably to be absent about ten days. He has not
positively determined in what direction he will
travel, but it is quite likely he will visit New
York and afterwards Tennessee, .'... .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

The Prussian needle gun has lately been
much improved, and is now a more formidable
weapon then ever. ~ ..s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

In his official reception of the Peruvian Min
lister yesterday, the President asked Mr.. Garcia
to assure the President and the people Of Peru
of his profound sympathy with them in their
recent Affections by the dreadful earthquake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

Mr. Dickey, who is to be the Radical success
sor to the late Thaddeus Stevens, is the cxecu-
tor of the will of Mr.. S., and his follower in pc.
litical opinions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

Representatives are nearly double what they
were eight years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

BTrUM1NoUs COAL of very high quality: and
consequently ofavery highprice, is, ,oroughtto
be, theprincIpa matcrialin the production OF gas;
and no inferior coal, in its natural state, can be
used at all for such purposes. If, however,
we take the latter, puverize portion Of it
say ten to twenty per cent, as may be deslra-
bIe-and mix it with crude petroleum until a
kind Of thick paste has been formed, we shall
find that the whole is equal to the best camel
coal for the manufacture of gas. We are in-
formed that series OF careful experiments,
recently instituted by the Manhattan Gas
Company of this city, satisfactorily established
the tact that by using the most common de-
scription Of bituminous coal according to Mr..
Mackenzie's method an illuminating power Of
twenty.tour candles was obtained, which is
twice the light derived from the coal used IN
der the present system.-Rich. Dispatch. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

HALF A MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS. =
Although the close Of the war saw very poor
population here, in the way OF dollars and
cents it did not look upon people entirely
bereft of thrift, energy and industry. W hist
few of us had money to 60 into extensive
building, yet great deal more has been done
in this respect than is generally understood.
One gentleman told Us few days ago that he
had himself paid out between thirty and forty
thousand dollars-and those best informed cstl-
mate the united expenditure here, IN the way
OF bridges, mills houses, factories, ferclng &C.,
&c., at not less than seven hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, since the close OF the war
The wonderis where did the money come from?
fredericksburg Herald. ..-