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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
HON, B. JOHNSON BARBOUR.

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we venture TO suggest, Tor the CON-
stleration OF the state C0nservatiye
Nommittee3 the name OF Ids genties
man in connection WIN TIC once OF
Governor. ln.the hrst place, MI. BAR
bour Bears q manic tnat hlstpfict IN
our annals. and always honorabiy con-
nected with the puotlc service. ne IS
man offne talents, hlghly cultivated
always conservative III polltics, ana
what is matter of great Importance
nova born gentle man Mr.. Bar9our
not only opposeu the secession OF ir-
ginia, but was moderate and consis-
tent U mon man throughout the war,
taking no public part In the events OF
that time. NO objection therefore
could be urged against hln 9n TINS score
by the party that rules at the National
Gapitol. IS a Nirgihaail-.ih .sii-ials
instincts, would be true to ms people,
grace the position OF governor, ana
rule with wisdom anu moderaton.
Mr. Barbour may nor DC acceptable
to those who think, perhaps, that he
should nave pursued q different course
during our late struggle and It is very
certain that he would not be acceptable
into the scallawag party,-because he
is gentleman,-buta as we should make
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
TIE ELEcr1ox SUSPENDED.

General Schofield, in an order which
we publish to day, announces that no
election will be held at the time ap-
pointed by the Convention, unless in
the meantime Congress provides funds
to meet the necessary expenses. This
is damper to the aspiration OF not a
few carplt- baggers and others. But
while. the order is rather agreeable 10
us than otherwise, we hope our friends
will not relax their efforts to organ
ize the Conservative element thor
oughly, and hold 1t ready to be precip-
itated like an avalanche on the scala
wag Constitution whenever an oppor-
tunity occurs.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
PUNcH's ADVICE TO AMERICANS.

An Englishman in the last number
of Pinch, tries his hand at'giving the
Americans ian article in their own
STYLE" AS it is cleverly done we copy
il +: -
What Is the use of the americans go
ing on bothering and humbugging In
this ways Here is their government
at deadlock, the President defying
Congress, and Congress denouncing
the President. The. latter is made to
keep minister whom he hates, and he
appeals to the law to turn the man
| out. Reconstruction fails and the ne
groes are partly inclined to obey their
late owners, partly disposed to seize
the United States GENERALLY, and make
the whites work for them. And every
body is obliged to tody the Irish for the
sake OF votes, though as soon as the
votes are given the Irish will be kick
ed. The President lays trap for
Grant, and Grant snubs the President.
Is this state of things to go on? Is
| dants of the English should be plung-
ed Can they not see with their ewes
and understand with their elboWs?--
Clearly the Americans have before
thema SPLENDID chanceof regeneration.
bet them have q coup d'etdt0they like
French words. Abolish the President
as a power, but let HIM reign and have
responsible mInist ers--men responsible
to Parliament tget rid of the affected
word COngress) and liable to be turned
out when majority opposes them -
abolish universal suffrage, and impose
| qualification which shall exclude all
rowdies, Irish, contractors, New York
mnnieipals, bully boys, pugilsts, and
the scum generally. Create an arris-
tocracy--the Americans have the words
"Honerable and Reverend" now it is
childish to be afraid of "BarOuet and
Lord" Have a standard of good
manners and good breeding. Don't
| wear black clothes in the morning. -
In word beco nae as gentlemanIy as
you are q great nation. We frankly
present you with this advice in exchange
for your lectures on our duty towards
Ireland, and inasmuch as you are at y
deadlock, as we have said, and our in
stitutions are doing exceedingly we'll
a man from the ranks has just become
premier-we consider that we are d pub
ly entitled to blow you up for not un-
Outstanding your own business. Let's
| liquor up all around, .r. ai
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
LATEST FROM ABYssYNIA.


LONDON, April 27.-Later advioes
from Abysinia dated ZOula, A pril 18th,
are received. -a.z r ~. -fI..
The very latest reports from Mag
dala represent that 900 native troops
laid down theirarm to General Napier
Theodorus had 500 soldiers killed and
1900 wounded. The Europeans lately
held captive numbering 60, souls, were
already zen route to Zoula for home.--
The entire force of Theodorus had been
killed, wounded, or captured. The
Kings two sons were taken prisoners.
The interior of the fortress of Magdala
presented an extraordinary and splen-
ded appearance, the place glowing al
most with barbaric splendor. The Brit
ish troops plundered it at once. The
men found four royal crowns made Of
solid god, 100000 in silver, thousands
OF silver plate, and several lots of very
fine jewels. H. s.sf 80
4 pLoNDoN, April 27.-Great joy prevails
throughout the nation over the glorious
news of the British troops in Abysinia
and the safety of Prince Alfred. To-
day has been obsetvedas a sort of i'm
prompts holiday. AT the Stock EX-
change national hymns were sung and
enthusiastic cheers for the Queen Civ
en-. The press and people everywhere
are exultant.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
HONOR.

OF Justice which the human mind can
.lptent ssc;h lurking fraiity TO dlsclain,
And guard the way of life from all offence
suffered or'ggoas i.
Endangered States may yield toterms m
stoop their proud heads, but mot unto the
Fox INFAMY DOTH KItt.
&t Wordsworth.
1t is the remark of subtle French
writer that "Honor is the religion Of
the nineteenth century," Would that
Though II be wrong to make an Idol
ofhonor, yet if the word be accepted in
its truest sense, one may safely give to
it's worship and teyciopmsntl all Of
/ heart and soul which does not belong OF
right to
There was no sacrilege in the mind of
the OLD English draIHatist when he
wrote Of tile Greatest that ever took hu-
man form. the Divine Martyr HIMSELF
"IIe was the first true gentleman who
ever breathed." His 'peu sought to
convey the truth that mas had its MY ri.
ad exemplltcatiohs in every age OF the
world since His advent, that mans
greatest possible nobility of character
is derived from the first and most exalt-
ed type Of perfect religion. ' ~ ~
. Would that Honor were more the re-
ligion of the century, and that eager
votaries sought no more unworthy al
tars upon Which to offer up their lives
than that from which the golden laws
ofhoncsty and courage are taught.
Honor! Wha. q divinity IL were
compared to that which men now adore.
Greed, place, safety, these are the false
Gods for which the true are rejected. =
Men soil and sell their souls for gain,
trade in their ancestral names AS mer-
chandise, put up their. allegiance for
the highest bidder, become slaves to
uHwhipped rascals for projections sake,
barter self-respect and the good will OF
the world for filthy brides, disgrace
their manhood, forswear their freedom,
desert their kindred, blacken their
blood-and swing their full purses, or
strut in their livery Of office. as though
the gain had power TO absolve, as
though the blot OF perjury and degra-
dation were a secondary matter In the
objects Ofbeing. Look about y on, hon.
est hearts, who still love right for it's
own precious sake, and say II the rule
under which we live is not avast pawn
brokers' shop to which your paupered
| fellow mortaIs flock With souls, and
hearts, and consciences to be traded
| With the Devil tor a consideration. ~.
| Virginians--F athcrs, Mothers, Teach
ersz--let your lessons to the coming neii
ring, line upon line, and preeept upon
precept, with one unchanging tone
See to it that from our guardianship
| 60 no such natures as those which to-
day are disgracing humanity. with nm
| blushing treachery, that no offspring Of
yours in after days shall grow into a
traitor, liar, recreant. Let your hearts
and hearths warm no future serpents
for virginia's bosom. With every kiss
on the young lips, every fond look in
the bright eyes, speak to your boys
that Honor is the jewel of man s life
once lest never to be recovered, once
dimmed never to shine again. Fos IN
FANNY ID DEATH. .4r z .#t.l tl f.3'.af
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
POsTPoNENENT OF THE STATE ELEc
H44 gI. t' TON. t cub.

1t will be seen from the subjoined
order, from military headquarters, that
the election ordered by the scallawag-
gerie to come Off on the I'd of June will,
in all probability. be postponed for AN
indefinite period. yf,1.r ms .u,aE
Gen. Schofield has just returned from
Washington. .t..f.'u GErta .,,..s
Here is the order: ,.Gua..f l's..a .,.i
HEAD'QRs FiRsT MILITARY DIST.
RICHMOND, VA, April 24th, 1868. ! -
TO the People Of Virginia: srur .1t :
No appropriation having yet been
made by Congress to defray the eHpen-
SEES of an election in Virginia for ratili-
cation or rejection OF constitution,
and the revision Ofregistration preced-
ing such election, am not now au-
thOrized to order the Boards OF Regis
tration to carry into effect that Ordi-
nance of the Convention providing for
such election. a.Ia. .-..t l.54 ter I..z
II Congressional action on the sub
ject be so long delayed that the election
cannot properly be held at the time
appointed by the Convention, June I'd,
Congress Will doubtless substitute a
later day, of which due notice will be
given. .frt. j. M. SGHoFIEID.
..-. ASH ... d. Major General
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
AFocUs.

The negroes have. shown. decidedly
less sense than we expected from them.
or course we expected something
Their folly is really wonderful. In the
Convention they had framed q Con-
sttution which gave them all the right
to vote without any qualification, which
gave them all indiscriminateIy the
right to hold office, which DISTINGUISHED
a large lumber Of whites, which gave
them the local control in two thirds of
the counties east OF the Ridge, and
which gave them majority IN both
houses Of the Legislature. Had this
Constitution been adopted they would
have ruled the State; had it been de-
feated, Infamous as it was, Congress
might have put it on us. -, =, -
What do She darkeys do then =! They
give thetwheel another reyoiution--and
put in the test oah excluding. all the
whites in the State from office, from
every office County and State.
II this does not draw the line finally
between the races in Virginia, we do
not know how lines are drawn. The
whole history of the Convention, the
conduct Of the negroes with reference
to mixed public schools, this attempt
W CASiuuC tnhulSS AitOSCti-ci iIOiu Lie
government, all shows there is no COM
promis e,i and can be no compromise,
on this question of races. We have
got to meet the issue whether We want
TO- meet it OR not. We are pushed
against the wall and must resist. .,...
The end, OF it all is obvious to any
one who lock. This thing means that
there is not to be any half way settle
ment. Of this question. The negroes
have burned their. ships behind them
It's victory or ruin--and it will be
the latter whether they are victorious
or not. Do the negroes suppose the
white people are, going to submit to
this sort of spirit7 do they think that
our strength is altogether gone : Why
we arr now waSed up, and we are 60
ing to rule this -State.ifda Irg I'D
We have done eoquetting with the
negroes. There is no use saying one
word more. Both sides are stripped
for the fight. The plank is too mar
row to hold us both, one must get of.
Charlottesville CIron. ....f## # -.,,r=H5
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK. 73 ai ~

1t has the firmncss and solldity of a
granite pyramid, and its assets now a.
mount to over TWENTY-FIVE MILLION
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DoLLAks.
The Mutual Life is not only the larg-
est, but, at the same time, one of the
oldest and the safest OF all life eompan-
les. There Is no institution Of any
kind more reliable, and none more GER
tain to retain perennial life. Its man
agement is as careful, economical, and
conservative as 1t is enlightened, pro-
gressive and enterprising. i Its emf
hence and popularity allow 1t to select
the best agents and the most eligible
risks that ire to be procured and the
extent gifts business and the perfec-
ton OF its facilities enable It to conduct
its affairs with tile greatest skill and at
the least expense. ID"
The rates of tue Mutual Life are very
reasonable, az d the returns it makes to
the insured, by dividing its entire sur
plus annually among them, suffice, in
the course OF an ordinary life, to pay
up the policy with its additions, in fun,
and sometimes even to double the origi-
nal amount of insurance. The conf
pany is purely mutual. Every policy
holder sharesin, and profits by, its un-
paralleled prosperity, and its eyer-in-
creasing dividends come round with
the regularity of the revolution of the,
seasons. ,,r.L zaaa .y.- .tfsiT
AS the Mutual Life offers every ac-
commodation and eligible form OF in
surance that actual ingenuity has de-
vised, and is, above all, most prompt
in payment, liberal and reliable in its
dealings, it is rightly esteemed, not
only as the largestlife company, but in
every respect as one of the best bency-
olent institutions in the country, which
every A merican and philanthroprst're-
CARDS with honorable pride, and whose
greatness, growth, prosperity, and use
fulness, every friend humanity should
endeavor to sustain and increase. i'1t
May 1st.-lt. EtHi f.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
GENERAL scHoFIELD ON THE RADICAL
CONSTITUTION. - 1H7S

4 have mo hesitation I saying that It
will be practically impossible to adj
minister the government. under. your
constitution, with that provision lthe
oath OF that office) and that retention
Of chat. provision will be fatal, to the
constitution, and probably fatal to those
who arc responsible for the existence
OF that Objectionable. feature. I say
this, lest some OF you may be deceived
as to tile wish hes OF the people of this
country at large, or those whom you
regard as your friends In GonSress.-
pliey Will not and can not sustai n you
in going so far beyond what Is either
authorized or required by the Acts of
Congress. II r xtfact from GENERAL
Schoficld's address to the Convention.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
REJECT IT.

Within the limits of the Common
wealth there is not an intelligent coll
ored man who will not feel constrained
to reject this Constitution, if he has
the slightest regard for the ultimate
good of even his own race.
II there be a, Rhioe man in whom
fingers no memory ola glorious past
and no hope ola prosperous future, no
respect for himself and no regard for
his race, no love for the truth and no
faith in God, then may he vote for this
proposed Constitution. No Other white
man can.-Whg.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01

Ee The quarrels and discussions
between the different factions Of the
Radical party in this State continue,
with increasing intensity. The aspi-
rants for office quarrel-their followers
quarrel,-and there is ''muss" in ev-
cry direction. The public is ''edified."
as the Richmond Dispatch says, with
personal luminosity and mutual accasa-
tons of incompetency, treachery, and
a desire to over-reach and appropriate.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01

THE ToBAcco TAx.-The following fig
ures show the immense fraud in the
matter of the duties on Tobacco. Last
year the entire consumption of tobacco
was upwards of 13O,0OO,00O pounds:-
Tax due, $4,000, 900; tax received, $751;
25OO05; differences in faver of fraud,
e36s550, 900.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01

D P The expetEitiocEs Nanner in
which the Abyssinian ~Sy has been
brought to conclusion, by the British
orees, has, naturally enough, esssllsed
much satisfaction throughout Great
Britainy where it was for a long SiHSe
feared, that the contest would be c&-
pcns5Es anu very protracted. Cen.
Napier will resp harvest of fame
These Napiers arc in their way, great
men. 1t rs a family name identified
with military SKILL dariSg- and success.
we wonder if the Abyssi mans will be
made to pay foE the trouble they have
overland how, and tn what extent;
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
JOHN B. CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,

IL. ORANGE COURT HOUSE, VA,
RESPECTFUL announces to his
- customers, friends and tho public gener-
ally, that he has just received his stock Of
Spring and Summer i'I -.
Cloths, Cassimeres, Nesting, &C
and Is prepared to do any work in his line at
the shortest notice and on the most reasona-
BILE terms. HtAIEF .lt. ~ +. 'Tf
Thankful for past patronage, he solicits a
continuance of the same, pledging himself
for tho future as In the past, to use his best
endeavors to give entire satisfaction.
May l, 1868. = TH.I.I, r #.sH r' p-f =E.r..
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
NEWSPAPER LAWS.

Postmasters are required 70 give notice by
Letter when q subscriber does not take hfs
paper from the office; and give the reason
for its not being taken. Neglecting to do so
makes the postmaster responsiblet to the pub
Asher for the payment. hi'H
Any person who takes a paper regularly
from the postoffice, whether he has subscrib-
Cd or not, Is responsible for the payment of
the subscription. '
thA person ordering his paper discontinued
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
Continue to send 1t until payment Is made,
md collect the whole amount, whether IL is
taken from the Office or not. a.....
The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper and periodical from the post
ONCE, or removing and leaving them uncall-
cd for, is pri'ad fdcic evidence of Intentional
fraud.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01

lUJs The New York Post sounds a
note of alarm to the Radical party. 1t
tell them that when they have deposed
the President, and taken full possession
of the Government, they will then be
held responsible for all that has hereto
fore been shared with the Executive
and that they will have to shoulder q
burden indeed r' =sa
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01

tCJ~T In New Orleans the Conserva-
tiyes have cHeeted a mayor and most OF
tReir candidates. The State has gone
the ether way.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01

Majority for the Constitution. 1924
1t will be seen by this table that the
majority for the constitution is actually
greater than the combined registration
Of whites and blacks.
has promised to investigate and punish
fraud, but while he puts his hands in
his pocket and glances wOndtringly at
this Pulaski outrage, the "trooly loil''
are organizing legislature and elect
ing Senators to Congress. -National In
teMgencer. ...
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
DEATH OF HON. W. G. RIvEs.

This distinguished Virginian died on
Saturday at Castle Hill in this county,
in he 77th year of his age. More than
service, and filled in succession many
Of the most important public positions
in this country. He filled them all
with honor, and passed through a va
ried and cliequered political life with
an unblemishcd record. ..eai. q
When the Senate of the United States
contained such men as Webster, G lay,
Calhoun, Benton, Mr.. Rives was an
eminent member of that able body,
standingiu the very front-rank of the
distinguished statesmen OF that Angus
tan era. -
His career as politician Was singu-
larly free from those imputations which
have attached to the records oil most of
our public MN. Ambitious, he re-
manned ia a private station for many
years after 1910, because he would not
Yield his convictions to acquire place.
He was man of whom Virginia
might we'll be proud; gentleman in
every instinct; a public man who never
pandered to the elamor of the pOpulace;
a statesman who loved Virginia with
passionate devotion, without any mar
row sectional prejudices; an admirable
citizen in all the private relations OF
life; a man of sensitive honor, of wide
and liberal sentiments, Of q beautiful
and generous Spirit. OF indomitabl1
courage, ofunbending intcgrity.-Ghar-
Iottesoile Chronicle. l.1fl ci 1iH sra.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
A SOLDIERS OWN JOKE,

During tho late fruitlcss war for in
dependence, there was in the Military
Department of Southwestern Virginia
a battalion of Cavalry, the members OF
which were much joked at by the In
fantry as rather unwilling to expose
themselves -.a- -.,.f'... ....... ..t
A Railroad coach tull of soldiers had
just stopped at the Bristol Depot, and
the crowd was in one OF those frames of
mind 70 peculiar to the times; though
hungry, dirty, and many sick and sore,
yet of a reckless merry mood, ready to
burst out at any broad joke into such
roars of laughter as only soldiers ca,l
give. '',. .H.a.r
One. of the Infantry rose from his
seat, carried his gun to window near
the further end of the coach, contriv-
ing to catch the attention OF every one
as he moved, pointed his gun through
the window, and then suddenly draw
ing 1t back, turned and said loudly:
"Isay! Is there any of Dunn's Bat
TALON in this carp"
This question, twice repeated, drew
response from one man, that he was
one or Dunn's Battalion. The wag
turned to him with benevolent look,
and said: as...i Dr., ....t .a.# I5..
"Don't you be skcered, stranger
My old muskit's got the fetch hole stop
ped up. Don't you be skeered! I'm
just gwine to pop capt. er
The UNIVERSITY OF VIsoINIA.-The
following is the progromme ofexercises
for the close of the present session Of
the University: ,#..... .'..
The board of visitors will meet on
Thursday, June 25th.
The final celebration of the Washing
ton Society, will take place at night, on
Monday June 2sth. =. q. ..s., s..t sa
On. Tuesday, June 3Oth, Gen. Pres
TON will deliver an Grafton before the
literary societies Of the University-and
the celebration of the Jefferson Society
will be at night, Of that day. ~
On Wednesday, July LIST, the Jeffer-
son statute will be inaugurated, with
an Grafton from Mr.. GRIGsBI, and on
Thursday, July I'd, the diplomas will be
delivered, and Col. CHARLES MARSHALL,
of Baltimore, will address the Society
of Alumni. The Alumni will meet on
Wednesday evening.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01
NEWS OF THE MEEK.


The New Orleans Tribune, owned
and edited solely by blacks, has sus-
pc nded for want of support
Yesterday In the New York State
Assembly concurrent resolutions in IA
yor Of taxing Goyernment bonds were
adopted by ayote of 49toS9
The bark AipaFantfi, from Bremen,
arrived at quaraDLine at New York,
yesterday, with hiRe- eases OF ship fever
on board. She had two deaths on the
voyage. ''-''---s'-''-'------l''---
h BY boiler explosion ut rolling
mill in Philadelphia, yesterday, John
McGill, Frank Smith and John Davis
were killed, and thirteen other work
p lchl injured. EOD- gnTIH0
The residence of Mr.. b. Stern for
acknowledgements in 'sest-f Forty
Eighth street, New Yerk, was last
night robbed ef $4,000 mhonds and
Fwelry. $1,000 ..
Saturday. afteruooH u ohnIT. Ford
gave benefit at his theatre in aid of
the poor of BALTIMORE Yesterday the
sum Of $2,S5l was handed over TO the
associations for the poor, as the proceeds
of the benefit l'..l di.Hfn. 43F'tgja
The jury of inquest held at Port Jer-
Wis upon the body ofone Of the persons
killed i'm the recent accident on the
Erie road, have rendered verdict de-
clarjng that the train was running at
too fast rate of speed for the safety of
passengers. .,,5t ,i.tH 5il 3. ,f.g8fI
Gen. Candy. yesterday photographed
to Gen.. Grant that '.reports have been
\ r.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-05-01

E@ Five Pennsylvania families have
recently purchased farms and settled
iii Carroll county.