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SUNNY ITALY


Italy is anything just now but "sun-
n.y." A correspondent of the London
News writes from Florence /:
~ recollcct being greatly amused
some years ago at the establishment and
dismay ofan elderly country woman,
who having come to Florence to enjoy
the benefits Of a mild and sunny cline,
was terribly taken hack by the specta-
Gle presented itself to her gaze, in the
morning after her arrival, she looked
forth from her windows in the Grand
Crettagna on the Lung Arno and the
first sight that met her eyes was par
ty of Anglo-F lorintines skating away
most vigorously on the Offering and
frozen Stream. "Aiid it Is for this,',
she ruefully exclaimed, that l have
left Abcrdeenshire y A like olsen
chantmcnt has fallen to the lot of those
countrymen and countrywome whom
the hope of soft Favonian brcezes has
this year attracted to the south. Snow
high in the streets-snow intertlpting
all railway comunication-snow keep
ing imprisoned all over the country
those members of families who have
gone to spend the New Years day I'M
der the paternal roof-snow retarding
ministerial combinations, and keeping
General Menabrea fretting for the ar
rival of the letters which shall assure
him that Senator This or Deputy That
will support his reconstructed cabinet
Newspaper cditorsht their wits end
because not single post from North
ern Italy land consequently from all
Northern Europe,) came in for three
days-stich is the state to which we are
n 4 roluoaI bx- th., I.lnst no 4
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FRED DOUGLAS TO HIS PEOPLE.

In late speech at Akron, Ohio, Fred
Douglas, addressing the colored people
told them that the government email
cipated the negroes as a matter of pol
icy, and not from any christian mo-
tive or right or Justice, and that they
had no more reason to feel thankful to
the government for their freedom than
had the Hebrews to feel thankful to
Pharoah for their de1iyerance from bon
dage. Douglas said that although
it was possible that, NATURALLY the colord
men were equal to the whites, they were
not so practically. and that they must
rise through their own eXertions to II
much higher degree of intelligence be-
fore being allowed all the rights and
privileges ofthe white man. He added
that they we're now Oh probation, and
ii fifteen wears hence found theIa as
they are now, 1t would be almost impoS-
sible for them to make any advance
ment. Perhaps this advice from an
intelligent cOlored man may be received
by his race as the counsel of friend
1t is certain that the competition against
which they will have to contend for
the means of support must increase by
immigration every year, whilst they
can rely on no such addition to their
numbers, but must make up for the IN
equality by increased efficiency. Ihe
ignorant and degraded OF whatever
color must always be subject to supe-
rior intelligence, and it behooves the
colored people to reflect whether
those are their true friends who would
plunge them into politics without pre-
yious preperation and training, or those
who would to fit them as far as may
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WEST VIRGINIA.

The Winchester Times says that "the
original secession ofWest Virginia can
only be defended as a war measure; but
Notwithstanding the fraud of her incep-
ton, and the facility with which the
most Inexperienced mariner in the sea
of Constitutional law, can sail a Seven
ty-four gun frigate through her base
less pretentiOns to the coequal dignity
of a State, we have no objection to her
people deciding their STATE relations for
themselves. If they've do not mean
simply the Radical minority, who mo-
nopolize the suffrage. but all the people
of that State-are disposed to renounce
the rich legacy which the mother of
States bequeathes to her legitimate
children-so be it. But Berkeley and
Jefferson belong to the great Valley of
Virginia. They never did consent to
the transfer of jurisdiction, and the out
rage upon their citizens, which binds
them to an association which they alb
hor and detest, only finds its parallel
in the infamous partition of Poland"
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THE TROUBLES OF THE RECoNsTRUC-
.'e sIl- TORS. Ht


The Washington correspondent ofthe
Baltimore San says it was fondly sup
posed that the supplementary recon-
structlon bill now pending in the Sem
ate, and which is the fourth of the SER
les, would be finallty. 1t has been
discovered, however, that the regal
powers which are therein conferred up
on Gen. Grant can be swept away by a
single breath of the Executive. The
law which revived the grade of General
expressly provides that the officer ap-
pointed to fill that position shall COM
mand the armies of the United States
"undcr the direction and during the
pleasure of the President" By this
law, passed less than two years ago, the
President can at any moment designate
another general-in-c chief. The militia
ry committees OF the two houses are
hard at work to devise some plan to
meet this new difficulty, and in few
days We may, in the language of Fer
nando Wood, expect anothcrmonstros-
ity to be revealed to the gaze of the
country. The truth is. this whole re
construction policy of Congress is very
much like leaky vessel for every hole
that is patched up two new ones are dis
covered. 4t $40, d.. 4fzf
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p1rTREss IN THE SOUTH.

The Richmond Enquirer says that 'the
accounts Of the despair Of the whites,
and of the utter Generalization of the
blacks which reach US from the South,
are all alike. The gloomy outlines and
filings up are all the same whether
sketched on the banks of the Mississip-
pi or upon those of the Santee. Every
where the negroes ae armed, and re-
fuse to work. Everywhere bands of
predaceous blacks are sweeping the
neglected plantations of everything
which canabe made useful either as
plumber or for food. Live stock of all
sorts are stolen, corn-cribs and cotton
pens are pillaged, vegetables are stolen
from the garden, and the bare land is
left for the unhappy planter.
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BANKRUPTCY.

For the information of all concerned
II is stated that the following list ofex
emptions is made for the benefit of those
who avail themselves otthe provisions
Of the bankrupt Law.
The necessary household and kitchen
furniture, and such other articles and
necessaries of such bankrupt as the said
assignee shall designate aud set apart,
having reference IN the amount to the
family. condition and circumstances OF
the bankrupt, but altogether not to eX-
ceed i'll value, in any case, the sum of
five hundred dollars. ---,--zs=.-..
And also the wearing apparel of such
bankrupt and that OF his wife and chill
dren.
And the uniform, arms and equip
ments OLA any person who is or has been
a soldier in the militia or in the service
of the United States:
And such other property rs now is,
or hereafter shall be exempted from at
tachmeIt, or seizure, or levy on execu-
ton by the laws of the United States :
And other property not included
in the foregoing exceptions as is exemp-
ted from levy and sale upon execution
or Other process; or order of any court,
by the laws of the State in which the
bankrupt has his domicile at the time of
the commencement of the proceedings
in bankruptcy, to an amount not eX-
ceeding that allowed by such State ex-
emption laws in force in the year eigh-
teen hundred and sixty four.
Under the exemption of the State
laws the bankrupt is entitled to still
further benefit, but Notwithstanding,
many persons, we believe, are prevent
ed from going into bankruptcy in con
sequence of tile expense attending the
step. The better way to do beyond
doubt, is for every man who is unable
to pay his debts, and who sees but little
prospect of so doing at an early date, to
compromise with his creditors and free
himself fiom the incubus upon him.
Should his creditors decline TO release
him, then, in self-defence, he can resort
to the Bankrupt Law. u isad-
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FENIAN ANTI-RENTERs.

The Fenians of Ireland have adopted
a new method ofannoying the English
people. They refuse to pay rent for
land, and their organization is SO per-
feet that it is impossible to carry out the
ordinary process of law in such cases.
Bailiffs are hunted like wolves, and if
offenders are arrested they are prompt
ly acquitted by Fenian juries. As for
sales of seized property, no man bids
for his neighbours goods. The land
lords are naturally much alarmed at
this new phase of popular discomfort,
and are almost in despair at the pros
poets.
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I1oNEss AND HER YOUNG

There are few in the city that do n OF
rccollect the lioness in the circus of
,Miessrs Thayer and Toyes, which was
exhibited together witlrtwo lions, at the
close of every performance. A few
days ago the lioness gave birth to two
fine whelps, and at present there is ev-
cry prospect ofraising them They are
very lively and the mother shows for
them the greatest affection and offers no
objection to her keeper, Prof. White,
taking them in his hands. They have
been placed in secure cages, together
with the two lions, in seperatc apart
ments in the building No. log Balti-
more street, near Holiday, where they
will be on exhibition to-day. The young
OF the lioness are the first ever 5ern in
this country which gave promise of liv-
ing and they are great curiosity
They have very little of the appearance
of their dam, but they are beautifully
striped with black on the head and
body baltimore Gazette, -..f .,.
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PAPERS AND PERIODICALS.

BLAcKwOoD for January has the toll
lowing attractive list OF contents :-Ad-
dress to Working Men, by FELIX HALL;
Linda Tressel, Part ~; Sketches in
Polynesia Brownlows, Part XIII;
Modern Cynicism What did at Bel
grade The Nigh; Wanderer of an Al
ghaun Fort The Education of the
People of England and America. The
first and last articles are of themselves
worth the annual subscription, 81.
SCIENTIFIC AMERIcAN.-We marvel ex-
ceedingly that the young men of the
present day, who must see that the fu-
ture of our State rests almost solely up
on its industrial development, should
waste their money on trashy literature
in preference to the solid mental fund
of such paper as the Scientific Ameri-
can. We have nothing to say against
BRICK PoMERoY, but we should be much
more hopeful if we saw the people of
the South and of Virginia especially
forming clubs for the Foreign Quarter
lies, BLAcKwoo and the Scientific Ameri-
can.
SOUTHERN HOME JOURNAL, Printed on
beautifully fine paper, handsomely il
Illustrated, and Boosting a large corps OF
distinguished Southern Contribution, it
is not to be wondered that the Journal
is making rapid Roadway and an envia-
BILE fame. JOHN EsTEN CookE's romance,
"Monksden, or the Fate of the Cal
verts," is considered one of the most
stirring and entertaining productions OF
his brilliant and fertile pen. The pro-
prietor offer $4,000 IN premiums for
subscribers. Address JoHN Y. SLATER
&..Co., Baltimore Md. n ,.-
Two "MoNIToRs,' one printed in Ken
lucky, the other in Tennessee, come to
us. Both are admirably well printed.
The Wilson '.North Carolinian" is an
other well printed paper. All three
are first rate, especially in the depart
ment of selections, and do credit to the
Southern press. - ff So
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MILLIONAIRE.

Mr.. Crawshay, the wealthiest iron
manufacturer in England, died some
months ago. 1t was then understood
that he left an estate of four millions
sterling. 1t now turns out to be near
er seven millions, or S35,0O0,000. His
youngest son took two millions under
the will, but was also left residuary leg
atep, probably under the supposition
that after paying the other legacies no
very large sum would be left. Curious
ly enough, however, on the final settle-
ment it is found that he actually comes
into possession of Il million more, and
he is; therefore, without doubt, therich-
est younger son"im England perhaps
in the world, for he begins life with an
actual capital of fifteen millions of dol
lars.
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JtlistrIlanrOus SOnsrtissmfnis.
NEWS FOR THEPURLIC!

WOULD respectfully inform my.
= friends and the citisens of Orange and tho
adjoining Counties, that I have just re-
ceiNed a large stock, of which will enumc-
DRY GOODS.
Calicoes, bleached and brown Cottons,
MenlucK , Jeans, ldnseys, Cassmeres, Tick
HARDWARE.
Axes and lIelves, Cross-cut and Hand
saws, Mill and Iiand-saw Files, Hammers
Steel squares, Hatchets, Chissels, Mood
screws, Hinges, AugurE, Locks, curry Combs,
Irons, Drawing Knives
TIN WARE. -tel
Buckets, Oil Cans. Patts; Plates, Coffee Pots.
ppups, Wash Basins, Pitchers, Clippers, stew
WOODEN WARE. 7oi
Painted-iron and White brass-bound Buck
Gus laru ana Butter Cans, sugar Boxes.
GROCERIES.
Sugars of all grades. Coffee Tea Ton lar
Molasses, salt Nails, prime Cheese Crack
ers, Rope and Irvine Lnseed oil. Spiyil6,
Iufpentine, White Lead, Copal Varnlsh, Dye
Stuffs, Mason's Hacking Sonp Candles fine
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco Cigars
Pipes and Stems, Powder, Shot, Cars. Tubes,
a large stock of Boots and Shoes. ~
LIQUORS. ..r
My stock is large and select, consisting OF
the finest mountain and Bourbon Whisky,
seven years old, Apple Brandy, eight YEARS
old, fine Wines, French Brandy, Rum, Gin,
which guarantee to he the best brought 10
this market since the war. just come and
see, and can satisfy the most scrupulous.
l sell Calico for 10 cents; Sugar good, IL
cents; Rio Coffee % cents, Cheese Is cents;
SHOES, wonon's, $3.50, and other things IN
proportion. Give ME q call and / will do my
best TO please you. T. j. PEYTON.
All KINDS OF country produce taken in ex-
change for goods. HFNN Fb
January 3, 1868.
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VIRGINIA. to-xvi.:

VIRGINIA, tO-vvi:
A L Rules held in the Clerks Office of
A the County Court of Orange, on Monday,
the 3rd day of February, 1865
Thomas IL. TRANSATLANTIC,
AGAINST I4
William A. Evans in his own right and as
Administrator of John w. Evans, deceas-
ed, William III. Hunly and Sarah his wife,
Charles ID. Atkins and Mary his wife, Jane
Whitlock, in her own right and as Admin
istratrix of George Whitlock, deceased,
John II. Smith and Francis his wife, Will
liam Cox and Francis Cox, and the un-
known infant children of Margaret Griffin,
formerly Margaret Evans, and James Grif-
fin, both deceased-Defendants,
IN CHANCERY. a.llt i,
The object of this suit is to get an order al
lowing theplaintiff to bea party defendant to
a bill in Chancery, filed in this Court in the
William A. Evans in his own right and as
Administrator OF John w. Evans, deceased,
and others, and also to compel the said VIM
A. Evans to settle his Administration ae-
counts, to render an account OF his proceed
ings as Commissioner under a decree Of this
Court for q sale, distribution and division of
the slaves and real estate belonging to the
to final settlement of his said estate. And
It appearing by affidavit filed, that William
Cox and Francis Cox, and the unknown in
FAINT children of James and Margaret Griffin
deceased, are non-resideats of this State, on
motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, IL is or
dered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication OF this order,
terest In this suit. stH1 UsIl ia.f
A Copy-Tcste,
l-lis.a p. II. FRY, Clerk.
February z, 1S68.-W. w. BURGESS, =. @.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE, ORANGE G. H.
February 5, 1868,
To the obeolitors II the estate Of Hdckley Var
rem, deceased: as I'D ha-l..lI
VOU are hereby notified that pursuant
l. to decree OF the Circuit Court of Orange
County, entered ut the October Term, 1857,
son. &C., against Warren's Executors, / have
apr einted Tuesday, the 10th day of March
next 40 the t.lne, and my office at Orange
Court House as the place, to take an account
of all debts and demands against the estate
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.
Given under my hand as Commissioner
of the Circuit Court of Orange County, the
day and year first aforesaid.
VIM. G.. WILLIAMS, C @ coo.
Eebruary 1873
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GOOD BERTH FOR A CORRESPONDENT

DIR. II. Russell has accepted, says an
exchange, the most responsible and in
tluential outside position connected
with the London Times, and is about
to proceed to Paris rs its own regular
correspondent. In his new character
DIR. Russell will be able to influence
the foreign policy of the empire to some
extent, for tile British press takes its
tone on many questions from the selec-
ted extracts, as well as the remarks on
continental affairs which have, as gen.
eral rule. characterized the Paris letters
of the Thunderer. The Times propri-
etors conduct their Paris office upon a
scale OF great magnificence. The sala-
ny is twenty thousand dollars in gold,
besides a splendidly furnished house,
carriages, wines, servants, and secreta-
ries. q In its saloons the most celebra-
ted statesmen and wits of France and
Europe assemble and are entertained,
and the correspondent. thus CLEANS from
original source the current news OF the
day. DIR. O'Meara, and Irishman OF
culture and literary attainments, las.
for number Of years, filled this. posi-
ton, and is now succeeded by DIR. Rus
sell, another Irlshrnan, thus again Illus
trating the fact that some of the lead
ing positions on the London press are
occupied by persons of that country.
.
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Mr.. b. I. Wells. an old citizen of
Richmond, died suddenly at his resi-
dence on Church Hill, Friday morning.
1t is supposed his death was CAUSED by
disease of the heart. e..5 4i f-.E.4-. p
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lGe If Judge Field did say the re-
construction acts were unconstitutiOn,-
al it can be proved that Judge Chose
expressed an opinion on the other side;
and Senator Sumner and ~ Co., havc
said in the Senate that Johnson was
guilty aud deserves impeachment.
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Yours very respectfully, q
. r MARTIN 81 CARDozO.
RrcHNoNn. Jan. 30. 1868.

RIcHNoND, Jan. 30, 1868.
We have heard with great regret the
report alluded to above, and well know
ing the injurious effect it is calculated
to occasion, we take great pleasure in
tesritying our entire confidence in the
integrity and solvency of Messrs. Mar
tim d Cardozo. .- H5.5,.. .if# sean.
PEYToN & CARY,
PALMER, HARTsooK q Co.
-n1HH GIBSON & WATKINS,
.-nolr NOTHING & KoHLER, - g.
.t-5 -t GwATHAEY & NORRIS. 81.
Feb. 7-3t.
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~ Another portion of the Radical
programe is now announced. 1t is to
pass a law by Congress, ito enforce
the guarantee clause of the Constitu-
tion-guarenteeinga republican form
of government to each State-''with a
provision compelling every State that
changes its form of government to sub
NIT the same to the representatives
of all the other States which are part
ners in this government for ratification.
This it il said "will nationalize the
United States of America" Verify it
will and with vengeance. This pro-
ject is deliberately recommended in the
Washington Chronicle. What peXt'
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fP The New York correspondent
of the Philadelphia Ledger writes, oil
the Both as follows: "There is quite a
stir in political circles over letter
which Commodore Vanderbilt has just
addressed to Mr.. a. L. Stewart, giving
notice that he ''Vanderbilt," has with
drawn from the CooperInstitute move-
ment, which had for Its object the nom
ination of General Grant to the Presi-
dency. The reason assigned for this
unexpected detection is the course the
General saw fit to adopt in regard to
the reinstatement of Mr.. Stanton in the
War Department. The letter is very
sharp, and there is "a loud call tor Mr..
Stewart to make it public"
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CARD.
RICHMOND, Jan. 80, 1868.

RICHMOND, Jan. 80, 1868.
Col. b EMMETT TAYLOR, + .rilfqF ~
.fbu Charlottesville Chronicle.
DEAR SIR :--Having been reliably IN
formed that report is widely circula-
ted in Albemarle, Nelson, and Orange,
to the effect that our house had suspend
ed or failed, and having no other means
of counteracting its effects, SO ruinous
to our interest, than by public denial
through the columns of your paper,
we have to request that YOU will in
your next issue pronounce the report
entirely gratutous and utterly unfom-
ded in fact. We have never been in
better condition than at present, and as
we never engage in speculations of any
kind, orr businessis necessarily as safe
a one as it is possible tor the commits
sion business to be. For the truth of
these statements, as well as for our
standing, and solvency as Merchants,
we confidently refer to the Planters
National and the First National Banks,
and to the Merchants generally of this
city.
-rssGiL % Yours very respectfully, i.l
i.a il. ~ HH MARTIN 81 CARDozO.
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WAR.

The Washington Correspondent of
the New York World says the new
British Minister will be presented to
President JohnsonTuesday (4th) and if
a speedy and and satisfactory response
be not made by the British Government
to the ultimatim of the Executive of
tile United States. a declaration ofwar
against Great Britain must inevitably