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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10
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OF THE
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NEW STORE

~ ATS
ORANGE CdURf HOUSE, VA.
THE undersigned offers for sale, at
Il his new store, Orange C. H., Va, next
door to Chapman & Co., full assortment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
HARDWARE, CALICOES,
COTTON CLOTHS, &c.
The stock, which is unusually large for a
village store has been selected with great
care in the Northern Markets, and under
circumstances which enable me to offer spe-
cial inducements to buyers. The public are
respectfully invited to call and examine for
themselves. bind myself to sell as low as
any country merchant in Virginia.
Iexpect q small profit on all my goods.
Ca The highest cash price will be paid for
all kinds of Country Produce.
Novembet 20, 1867. G. ]. BROWNING.
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NEW GOODS
AT THE CASH STORE.

AT THE CASH SIUKE.
SECOND supply of Fall and Winter
~ Goods, of all kinds, at the very lowest
prices for cash or in exchange for Coun-
try Produce. !.
One hogshead of extra brown Sugar, by the
barrel;
Cotton Yarns, from 8 to II;
kentucky Yarns, of different grades;
Ready-made Clothing;
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Brown Cotton, yard wide, for 1879 cents;
Sheeting, l0I wide, for SO cents;
Calico at from to 10 cents;
Hardware of all kinds;
Salt, Nails, Shovels, Spades, Brooms, Corn
Meal. Flour, Fish, Cheese, one chest extra
fine Tea, Soap, Candles, WOODWARD, of all
kinds, and in fact every article usually found
in this market. SNOWDEN YATES.
November q. 1857.
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PROMOTED. We rejoice to learn that
the services of our valiant Governor
have at length been recognized. He
has been promoted, and his commission
IS General Jail Dellverer was forward
ed from the War Department day be-
fore yesterday or yesterday before day,
we forget which.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10

RAT THAP'-Our friend, Capt. Tom
Peyton, has presented us with q rat
trap of the latest and most approved
style. 1t is really a marvellous trap.-
We had been pestered almost to death
with rats, but, after setting this trap
and batting it with Cheese, not a sound
has been heard. The rats seem afraid
even to come in the room where it is.
Could there be a better trap?
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BAD PUNs.-Woody says he has read
several felin(e) accounts of the Angola
catastrophe. He also says that when
ever he has the neuralgia, he feels face
schin'. He adds further, that, every
time he has a jaw-tooth extracted, he
charges the bill to inside-dental expens-
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Congress-.

ORGANIzATIoH.-lt is understood that
the Conservative organization of Or
ange County will be perfected next
Court day, in accordance with the plan
suggested by tho Executive Committee
at Richmond.
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$50 CLorHEs.-Our new suit, made
by SPENCE, is much admired. To ac-
commodate our friends, we will show
our suit for 20 minutes day for three
days handrunning OIL the Court House
porch. Admission % cents. Young
gentlemen and ladies from the country
will not be allowed to enter the town
unless they provide themselves with
tickets at the toll-gates.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10

; HAcKLISG SHUcKs.-This used to be
good business heretofore the war.
The venerable ALBERT NicHoLs made a
great deal of money by it. The de-
Inland for hacked shueks is as great or
greater than ever, and better OPEN
ing for man of energy need not be
desired than to begin where MIR. MICH
OILS left of. This is not the time to de-
spisc small things.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10

CHRISTMAS IN ORANGE.-Passed off ye-
ry quietly. There were few parties
in the country, and dancing party at
the Exchange Hotel. Egg-nog was
scarce. The Christmas tree for the
children of the Episcopal Church was
great success. So was the singing of
the Tie De,sn on Christmas morning.
Prof. COLLIER enlivcned the latter part
Of the holiday week.
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A PIoUs Wish.-We wish that Doctor
LIVINGSTON were either dead or alive,
one or the other, We don't much care
which. He seems to be in very UNI
decided state. P. SHE has come to
I;fo
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INTEREST NOTICE.

THES it to give notice to all persons
u indebted to the old firm of Sneed & Thorn
son, who have failed to pay one years inter-
est on their bond, that shall proceed accord
ing to law, on the LIST day of January, 1868, to
collect the interest now due; also, for the
second year. Parties who fail to pay prompt
ly will be taxed with the cost.
A. THOMSON,
Surviving Partner of Sneed & Thomson.
Decemher l3. lSG7.-tf
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FARM WANTED.

WANTED, at once, a grazing Farm
w of from 200 to $50 acres of really good
land in Orange or Culpeper. Must be near
out-houses in good repair water convenient,
plenty of wood for fuel and fencing and in a
good neighborhood. For such farm, a fair
not wanted at any price, Parties wishing to
sell, will give full particulars and references,
and address DIR. CIV. BAGBY,
Orange G. H., Va.
N. B.-The purchaser wishes to be in pos
session on or before the coming Christmas.
November %: 1867.
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Dental Notice.!

DR. j. NJ. ANDERSON, respectful
~ ly announces that he will be prepared to
insert Aluminium Plates so soon as the me-
cessary apparatus can be furnished from Bal
timore. He confidently recommends this
new discovery as equal, If not superior, to
art. When first inserted these plates are of
silvery whiteness, which in time becomes of
ruby color. They are very light-one-fourth
as steel, and are not affected by acids or food
of any desoriptioni and are really a valuable
addition to the resources of the scientific
Dentist. DR.. A. will be at Orange G. IL. per-
manently.
Nov. Is, lS67.-ly.
Culpepper Observer copy st and send bill to
this Office.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10

COMPOUND TooL.-We see that a pa
tent has been obtained for a "Com-
pound tool, for cutting, punching and
upsetting." Must mean the Radical
Congress.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10

STEAM LAUNDRY ought to have
one in this town. Properly conducted,
1t would get all the washing done here.
and make money.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10

WKATHER.-We have had much wealth
er. Some wet. No mud. Slush ex-
pected. Loblolly to arrive in quanti-
ties to suit purchasers.
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NOTICE.

WE will bay the best prices for fresh
w Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Dried Fruit,
Chestnuts, &c. Parties shipping us any of
the above articles will receive by return
mail their full value in money, or If they
prefer 1t, Groceries at the lowest Richmond
prices. Direct to z. G. SCOTT,
No. 325 Franklin Street, Ric hmond, Va
December 49, ls67-4t
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WANTED!

THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT
Il Ihave just received. and have in Store, a
fresh supply of p. II. and formulated Sugars,
and Adamantine Candles, Turpentine Soap,
Nails Lewis White Lead, Glue, Iainseed OIL,
Putty, Paint Brushes, Window Glass, Copa1
Varnish, White and Red Chalk, Sand Paper,
and many other additions to my select stock
of Groceries, &C., which will sell low for
Cush only. -
THOS. ]. PEYTON.
Nov % 1867
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LOYAL NEWS.

A PREpIcTIoN.-Col RoBT. K. WITH
Frs will one day be Governor of Vir-
Qinia.
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Slistrllamruns advertisements.

Alisttllanrons Sourrtistmsnts.
A. p. RoUrr. H. WILLIAMS
A. II. ROutt g. Co.,
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING
Il formed a Co-parthership in Business. beg
leave 70 inform Che ublic generally that, in
connection with the
PATENTED MACHINES
Of A: P. RoUTT, they will keep constantly on
| hand
GENERAL ASSORTMENT
ofthe Celebrated
Livingston Flows
From the well-known
ROOKIE RIDGE FURNACE5
and Castings from Nos l right and left to 8
inclusive. Also
HAY, sTAw AND FODDER CUTTERS,
CORN SHELTERS,
And, in short, every Machine or Implement
that may be wanted by the Farmer.
They also have, and will keep constantly
on hapd q general assortment OF
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING dtnocrR1rs.
oAr'' BOOTS,
r. A Complete Assortment of
FARMERS HARDwARE,H
Together with every article usually kept in a
well conducted Store all Of which
will be sold at small adj
vance for Cash, or in
-~s+ exchange for
ALL KINDS OF co UNTRY PRODUCE.
The Senior Partner returns his Grateful
Thanks to the people of Madison and Orange
with whom he was born and reared also the
people throughout the State for their gener-
GUS support since his mechanical career, COM
mencing 10Th November, 1896, and pledges
his best endeavors to promote the interest of
the farming community in the way of all
best Machinery adapted to their wants.
We are agents for
McCORMICK'S MOWER and
SELF-RAKING REAPER;
PITTS T1RESHING MACHINERY,
BICKFORD & HUFFMAN'S
GRAIN and GUANO DRILL,
And all Standard Machinery.
We are agents for the celebrated Staunton |
Nurseries, and have now on hand q supply |
of choice Peach Trees.
SOMERSET, near Liberty Mills p. OIL
November LIST, 1867.
Nov. 10 67-3m.
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TEErERINo.-We thought lettering
had gone out of fashion. Not so.-
When we were in Richmond, we went
to see the Japanese, and we observed
that the young ladies, as they entered,
bobbed their heads up and down in the
most charming, cork-in-th water man
ner; and, the prettier they werel the
more they bobbed. From which we
inferred that beauty is, in some way,
inseparably connected with elasticity
of the intervertebral substance.
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GRAPE CULTuRE.-"The redder the
land, the better the wine,"is German
proverb, which our farmers would do
well to bear in mind. The uncertainty
OF the staple crops, particularly of
wheat, for many years past, should
turn the attention of our practical men
TO something more profitable. In Ohio
and California, the culture OF the grape
has proved an immense and ever-in-
creasing source of profit. Why should
we not have our share of this profit?-
All that is needed is h beginning. Who
will make it?
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SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES
ORANGE LAND,

OFF Elk for sale Seven Hundred A
4 ores of my land, situated ON the pIanl.
Road nom fredericksburg to Orange b. III.
ana an about three miles from the latter place.
fhTee naaazed dcres are cleared and well
Dnt especially is IL adapted to grazing
The balance is in original growth, pine, wilite
OAK, Chestnut, &c, all in one body, and
splendid range for hogs. The whole is II
watered. u
The above land can be had for much q
price Than other land of the same grade!lt
been sold for in the neighborhood
II not sold by the first of next December
will be for rent or lease 80
For further information address me
ange Court House, Va.
august 23,slS67.-2m.
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BENJAMIN ROSE

OFFERS. for sale at his. new Brick
" Store, Dry Goods, Groceries; Ready-made
Clothing. Hats, Caps; Boots Shoes; &c. He
has q Bakery, connected with his Store and
is prepared to furnish Bread and Cakes of
all sorts and mthe best make. .
All kinds ofC0untry Produce taken in ex-
change for goods.
November % lS67.-1y.-
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HOOP POLES.

T wish to purchase 10000 Hoop Poles
Il feet long; 10000 Hoop Poles 10 feet long I;
10000 Hoop Poles IL feet long; 10000 Hoop
Poles IA fleet long; 10000 Hoop Poles Is feet
long, for which l will pay liberal price:.-,,
Persons having Hoop Poles for sale will lind
1t to their interest to call and see me-.
December ID, 1867. L. w. KINCtELOE.
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MORRIS, PHILLIPS eco.
No. l07 Fulton St, New York.
PAINTS FOR FARMERS, AND OTHERS.
THE Grafton Mineral Paint Comma

PAINTS FOR FARMERS, AND OTHERS.
THE Grafton Mineral Paint Compa-
ny are now manufacturing the Best,
Cheapest, and most Durable Paint in use;
two coats well put on, mixed with pure Lin
seed OIL will last 10 or Is years. 1t is of
light brown, or beautiful chocolate color and
can be changed to green lead, stone, olive, or
drab, to suit the taste of the consumer. 1t is
valuable for Houses, Barns, Fences, Agricul-
tural implements, Carriage and Car-makers,
Wooden ware, Canvas, Metal and Shingle
Roofs ut being Fire and Water-proof,) Burial
Cases, Bridges, Canal Boats, Ships and Ships
Bottoms, Floor Oil Cloths, zone manufacturer
having used 5000 barrels the past year, and
as paint for any purposes is unsurpassed
for body, durability, elasticity, and adhesive-i
ness. Price So per Dbl. of 300 lbs, which will
supply a farmer for years to come. Warran-
ted in all cases as above. Send for circular
which gives full particulars. None genuine
unless branded in a trade mark Grafton Min
eral Paint. Address DANIEL BIDWELL,
proprietor, 254 Pearl Street, New York.
Agents wanted.
Nov. Is, 1867.
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The Farmer,
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as tnere are subscribers to the club : -
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NEW GOODS NEW GOODS

WE are in receipt of Parlor and
w Hand Lamps, patent Lanters, Lamp
Wicks Lamp Trimmers and Burners Kero
sine Oil, fine Congress Letter and Note Pa
per. common Letter and Note Paper, Cap Pa
per. French Note Paper and Envelopes, Buff
Shirt Collars, Rubber and Horn Toilet and
Pocket Combs, Tooth, Hair, Nail Shoe and
other Brushes, black Silk Watch Guards,
Coats and Green Il Daniels white and col
ored Cotton, &C., all of which We will sell
cheap for cash. CHAPMAN & co.
November %. 1867.
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HE MARYLAND FARMER Janu-
ssry number of the newIvolume of this
valuable Agricultural monthly is re-
cSeived, and contains great variety of
matter of real interest to the farmer.
planter and the household. Among
the contents are-Poor Lands in Vir-
ginia-Work OH the Farm-A few words
on the Present Condition of A qricul-
tnre in the Southern States common
Errors In FarmingzzGreen Manuring
ana Manures-The Culture of the Hon
-Grass Culture South-Culture of the
DEMONSTRATING, &C., together with a
great variety of articles on Horticul.
ture, Stock, Poultry Useful and Do
nestle Recipes, &c. Published by s.
SANDS MILLS & Co.. Baltimore, Md.
at $3.50 per annum.. Every farmer
who desires to keep UP with tile pro-
gress of the age should subscribe for
this excellent magazine.
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&nbIit.. SnrL4riaiI Sails.

- t--~~~---~s----
HOUSE AND.LOT FOX SALE
OFFER for sale. the House and Lot
= on which now reside, adjoining the resi-
dence of DIR. T.. Z. Taliaferr0 and Mrs, p. NJ
Fry. The lot contains about a half acre of
ground, the house is two story
BRICK DWELLING,
WIN Two rooms on the first, and three on the
second floor. and an excellent basement di
ming room, with closet and dairy room at
tached. The kitchen is of brick, with four
rooms. a well of fine water is with in twenty
;eeto the house. lthas all necessary out build
iHEs. All of which are in good order.
TOT Terms apply to the subscriber.
jury ~ 1867 w. H. CHAPMAN,
Orange @. II. Va
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RLACK Pepper, Allspice, Cloves,
- Race Ginger, Mustard, Mustard Seed,
Celery Seed, Nutmegs and Indigo; also,
Brownies Essence Of Ginger, for sale by
Deceinbe1 9, 1867. CHAPMAN & co.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10

CHEEsE.-The Wytheville Dispatch
says Mr.. PALMER is about to COM
mence the manufacture of cheese, at
iSaltville, Washington County, on ve-
~ extensive scale. He will start with
six hundred cows.
In the Genessec valley, N. Y, wheat
used to be the staple crop. 1t is said
that the yield was 40, 80, and even 60
6ushels to the acre; but when the pro-
duction fell to ten bushels an acre the
farmers abandoned wheat, turned their
farms into grazing iarrffs, and are now
making more from cheese than they
did from wheat. This may be an exag-
geratiop, but the history of the Gennes-
see valley is full of instruction for us.