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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-11

MIGHT MAKES RIGur.-The New York
Tribune argues in favor of the passage OF the
bill muzzling the Supreme Court, as follows :
/" Inasmuch US 200 men, many of them bet
ter iurists than any on the bench, concur in
passing an Act of Congress, it is monstrous
to allow the vote of q single Judge to set 1t
aside.n In other words, the weakest must
ro to the wall. This is plain re.assertion
Of the. old puritsnical doctrine, that "the earth
was made for the saints, and they alone were
saints" Fortunately for US, however, when
the radicals are driven to the use of such
double edged weapons as these, in defence OF
their schemes, they are in equal danger with
the prosecuted, and furnish the reasonable
hope that the "arbiters OF others late
NAV soon become suppliants for their own.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-11

L1pELous AND ABUsIvE-The Boston Post
saws: "The Charleston conventionists use
their desks to keep cold victuals in, and their
steel pens for toothpicks." This is an aggra-
yatcd and unprovoked attack, and should re-
ceive categorical reply: /. The c. C.'s 40
not keep cold victuals in their desks. =.
Eleven dollars day enables them to buy hot
v;ctuals. 8. They are NOT Charleston con.
yentionrsts. q. They have no desks. 5. IL
thew had they wouldn't. G. They, do not
use steel pens for toothpicks. I. If they did,
what has that to do with the ostGCharles,
ton News . -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-11
INSURANCE AGENCY.

pApTIEs wishing to Insure their Dwell
LrNas, GOODS, de:, can 90 50 On s'a l0".,'
terms and IN the BEST COMPANIES l g y cali
ing on the Undersigned. ,rn,,o,
Assn. sor a. 6. HAr1'' Insurance Assaiy' NJ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-11

E& Stanton left the War Department
for few minutes on the 3d., for the first time
since February 2lst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-11
Notice! Notice !!

TT. Persons indebted to the late Firm OF
a TEAGUE L CARwILE will make !, imme. nm,
d;nte payment to either of the parties. a.. 1 ~
unpai by January 3lst isoo' VII. oo 70 sue a,
nm Attorneys hands with ins'ruc'i0H' "
once. ray ~ TEAGUE d CARWILE:
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
SURGICAL SEPARATION OF THE SIAM
ESE TWINS.

The New York Tribune says that the
scientific world, and especially that por-
ton of it who have made the study of
medicine and surgery their profession,
cannot fail to be interested in the tact
of the determination OF Chang and Eng,
the Siamese twins, to submit to Il sur
gieal operation for the purpose of dis
severing the wonderful link that has so
long bound them together. Each of
them is now the father of nine children.
The reason for their determination at
this late day, to call in the art of SUR
gerry to produce an entire physical sep
aration, is that having reached such an
advanced age go years. they are fear
full that one may become the subject of
disease which may prove fatal to both.
The interesting question arises, What
are the probabilities of successful OPP
GRAFTON being performed? The twins
are held together by quite a massive
link of thoroughly normal and perfect
~ vItalized integument, some 10 or II
inches in circumference, situated near
the vital organs, and in close proximity
to the heart and lungs; and the connec-
ton Is SO intimate that each seems to
be thoroughly an organized portion of
the other, us much SO as any of the or
binary members ola naturally .'consti-
tuted human body
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
THE JErER PHILLIPS MURDER TRIAL.

After two weeks labor IN the exami-
nation of Que hundred witnesses, the
counsel, on both sides. announced on
Friday their readiness to proceed with
the argument. The Court having adj
iourned over the Fourth, MIR. Young,
for the Commonwealth, leads off Nom
day morning, at o'clock, in summing
mp and commenting upon the evidence.
He has formidable opponents to grap-'
pie with, in the persons of Messrs.
Crump, Johnson, Guigon and Thomas,
yet his well-known ability us II lawyer
and prosecutor, the deep interest it is
apparent he takes in this case, and his
familiarity with all its details, give as
surapcc that lie will, although single
handetl, be equal to the task before him,
and do tulliusticc to his side. Large as
the crowd has been daily in witnessing
this tedious examination of witnesses,
still larger attendance may therefore
be anticipated on Monday. The Court
Is held in the Hall of the House of Dele
gates. -Richmond Ne,rS.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
THE AMNESTY PROCLAMATION.


President JOHNSON celebrated the 4th
of July by Issuing proclamation of
general amnesty. Omittins the unin-
portant "whercases," here is the gist OF
the thing.
Now. therefore, be it known that T,
Andrew Johnson, President of the Uni
ted States. do by virtue of the Constitu-
ton and in the name OF the people of
the United States, hereby proclaim and
declare Internationally and without re-
servation, TO all and to every person
who directly or Indirectly participated
IN the late instruction or rebellion, ex-
cepting such person or persons as may
be under presentment or Indictment In
any court of the United States. having
competent jurisdiction, upon charge
OF treason or any other felony, full
pardon and amnesty for the offence Of
treason against the United States or of
adhering to their enemies during the
late civil war, with restoration of all
rights of property except as to slaves
and except also as to any property of
which any person may have been legal
ly Invested by the laws of the United
States.
From the last two lines, we infer that
the former owners OF confiscated pro-
perty, although pardoned now, will
have to seek redress in the courts. If
the Democrats regain power, this will
be easy; it not, the property is lost for
ever. No eminent person is now un-
der Indictment except President DAVIS,
Vice-Presidcnt BREcKINHIDGE and BEv.
TUCKER. G. c CLAY, we believe, has
been pardoned.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
aflisttIIaneuns anhtfIis,mtnts.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

TN Orange Circuit, May Z. lSGs,
= Johh Frazer ana Susan NJ his wifeH aitd
the said John Frazer as administrator bf
George Norton, deeeascd-Piaintiiis,
Susan Morton, John l.. Voolfolk and Serah
G. his wife, Charles Strain aud Jennie G,
MS wiie, ana George W. Morton, Jr.-De-
IN. CHANCERY.
III the aforesaid ci,tlse, ut its hearing the
date aforesaid. II was amongst other things
directed that 1t bercfcrred To one of the coIn-
inissioners of this Court TO Take the follow
ing accounts:
First, an account of the administration of
John Frazer on the estate of George W. Nor
ton, deceased, showing tho amount of assets
distinguishing between good, doubtful and
desperate.
Second, an account fall the debts and lla-
bilities against said estate, dlid jill order ~
enable the Commissioner to do this he shall
advertise once a.week for four Successive
weeks iii the Native Nlrgnian, newspaper
published I'm Orange County, the time and
place of taking said accounts, proofof debts
and liabilities against said estate, and warn
ing MI persons that unless they come for
ward and prove their demands the Court will
distribute said estate without reference to
them, and this notice will be relied ON in bar
ofany claim that lis not so presented and
proved before the said Commissioned.
Third, an account of the announcements
made by the said George w. Morton in his
Lifetime TO his children.
Fourth, an account ofuny rents with which
any OF the parties lliav be properly chargea-
Bile for the use aud occupation of the reni es-
tate of George w. Morton, deceased, before
or Slice the death of the deeedeht.
Fifth, nh account of the partnership trans
actions, If there be any remaining unsettled,
between the plaintiff, John Frazer, George
w Morton, deceased and George w Morton.
Jr.. 50 rs to show the Indebtedness, If any, of
either party to the other respectively.
And the saidparties to this suit if required
by any party In int est, shall submit to be
examined in solemn form before the said
Commissioner touching any of the matters
ofaccount herelnbeforc referred to him, and
II required to do so, to file amy papers, books
or accounts In theft possession or under their
control, touching any matter referred to tho
said Commissioners by this decree.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
THE VIRGINIA DELEGATES IN NEW
Y0RK.

The Virginia delegation has selected
for its chairman Mr.. John b. Baldwin,
of Augusta, one of her most eminent
lawyers and speakers. This is Mr..
BaldWin'atirst appearance on nation
al theatre. He was .Unionist IN 1860,
but when war arose took sides with his
State. Thomas ). Bocoek, so widely
known as prominent member of the
United States House of Representatives,,
was selected to represent the views of
the State i'll respect to platform.
Mr.. Robert Y. Conrad, 4 prominent
Unionist IN 1860, was chosen to be one
of the yiee-presidents and Mr.. James
Barbour. known as skillflll parliament
tartan, was pitched upon to represent
the state upon the committee upon or
ganization. There are others hardly
less skillful politicians from Virginia,
who are not in position, such as j RAN
dolph Tucker. Robert Ould, Gen. Jas.
L. kemper, Mr.. John Goode and 9TH
ers. In point of fact, the State has APP
pointed delegation which, while omit
ting some of her oldest and most WIDE
ly known statesmen, such as Hunter,
Letchcr aud others, Is still able to nain-
tain her ancient renown.
The Virginia delega ion has no mo-
ney, and are making no display. They
have not sought to impress the action
of the convention; but, from an inter-
change of opinion. informal, it is appa-
rent that the preference of the delega-
ton is for Mr.. Pendletol. They may
vote for him on the first ballot; and if
they do not so vote, will refrain only
for the purpose of allowing the prefer
ence of Northern delegates to be dis
closed first. 1t is noteworthy that to-
day not one OF the able Virginians said
one word-they simply performed their
routine duty.-Letler from Neu York.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

\ day or two since, the "Reverend'
James w. Hunticutt, made his way to
the custom-house, and commenced 4
furious onslaught on the sc uinea-Pigsn
who are SO shugly ensconced within its
walls, He first approached the register
III bankruptcy, and saidi in the most de-
liberate manner, Judge Bond, eau |
see you, sir?"
Judge Bond-"C sir.''
Hunnicutt-"I wish to see you in pri-
vate. ! want private conversation
with you."
Judge Bond-"Walk into my back
Office. !"
Hunnicutt and Mr.. Bond walked into
the private office of the latter and were
seated. Hunnieutt very excitedly said,
"Judge Bond, by Cd, you have treat
ed me infamous!y, and intend to ex-
pose your yillainies to Congress. III
stead of giving me the patronage OF your
office you have given it to that id pa
per in Alexandra, the State Journal,
and have taken $4,000 out of my pocket.
You have taken the bread out of the
mouths of my wife and children. You
are trying to break my paper down, and
believe you will all be glad whel l
am compelled to stop it. I"
Mr.. Bond looked at him in utter a.
mazement, His first idea was that
Hunnicutt had suddenly become insane,
but he soon saw what the matter was.
He got up, and pointing to the door,
said, cd d-n y0u. get out of here;
get out of here forthwith
Himnicutt very calmly turned in his
chair, put his foot on the table, and said:
~ don't mean to 60 out of here until
get ready.
An explanation followed, and Hunni-
cult commenced laughing in a maudlin
kind of way. lie had expended his fury
on Bond. and then let out on Under
wood. lie denounced him as an UNI
grateful eur, who had proiited by his
valor, and now that nothing more was
to be made out of him, had gone back
OH him. He denounced not only I'm
derwood. but all the Radicals in the
city. He said after he had built up the
party by his labor and perseverance,,
others had gotten the offices. and he was
left to starve for anything any of them
would do for him. Having unburdened
himself, he lett for his oilice.-Riehmoad
ENQUIRER.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
JUDGE GUILDS COMPLIMENT TO THE vIR-
GINA CONSTITUTION.


In his address to the students of the
Baptist College, Judge Ould showed
how impossible it was for Il Republic to
exist without some constraints upon the
people, and he paid a compliment to the
old Constitution of Virginia in which
we had republicanism uiM restraint
lie said:
During fifty years not only did no
instance occur, but no charge was ever
made, no suspicion entertained. of one
single act ofcorruption in any officer in
legislative, executive orindicial station;
no poor man had ever been oppressed
with impmlity; no rich man exalted on
the mere strength of wealth alone; and
no commotion, no faction, 10 animosi-
ties, mad ever arisen in the Common
Wealth.
But that grand old model had been
repudiated here, aud elsewhere, and
down to the date of the late war new
constitutions have been devised based
not upon restraint. but upon license.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
LEGAL EFFECT OF AMNESTY.

The National Tnteltigencer very clearly
proves by argument the plain PROPOSE
ton that the amnesty proclamation OF
the 4th of July splaces all the people OF
the United States upon complete po-
litical and civil equality, except, in
deed. such MS have been indicted for
offending against the laws of the Unit
ed States, or OF the States in any par.
of the Union, who have to await the de-
termination of the judiciary in their re-
spective jurisdictions, the President
having excepted such from the benefits
of his proclamation. All other per-
sons, it says, are. in law, innocent of
crime, or in the iangllageo Lord Coke,
'snew men," if they have heretofore vio-
lated the criminal l;tHs of the United
States by participating in the late war.
1t follows, it adds, ''that person who
was rebel. no more than person who
was never rebel, is subject to be cllal-
lenged at the polls of Ills vicinage on
grounds OF rebellion. or to be governed
by military authority in any natter"
III regard to the power of the State
to regulate suffrage, it says that sthe
prescription of valuable franchise in
1868 for acts done to the prejudice of
of :he public good in 1864, or earlier,
would appear to the most stupid or
most blinded as simply an err post .facto
law, The Constitution contains these
words (article ], section 1919 "No
State shall pass any bill of attainder,
er post ,facto law, or law impairing the
obligation of contracts"
The Ineellyencer cites the limitation of
the powers of Congress in the preced-
ing section, which prohibits that body
also from passing .'any bill of attainder
or er post .facto laws" and 1t asks how
can the fourteenth article, known as
tile constitutional amendment should
it be adopted, operate as applicable TO
Il rebel upon person WHO, before it
went into effect, had to ali purposes
and all intents, and under all senses
known to law, ceased not on'y to be,
but erer to haze been, n rebel 9'
On these grounds it declares the right |
of all persons i the South 70 vote at |
the approaching national elections. and |
that sit is the duty of those who may |
be charged with the supervision of cleo |
tons in the South to see that no man is |
in the PREMISES
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10

THE RESULT,


We had hoped to give our readers, this
week, not only the nominee but the plat
form in full of the Democratic Convan-
ton in New York. A synopsis of the
platform will be found in another COL
umn. Comment upon it we postpone
until We have read the entire document.
At the last ballot of which we have heard
up to the hour when this is written,
PENDLEToS was ahead. But the papers
say he has no chance and that the indi-
cations are in favor of that aecursed
creature CHASE. His nominatian would
be calamity too great and too wicked
to be contemplated with cquanimity.-
He is, in our opinion, the secret agent
of the Radicals, and as much Radical
now rs when he disgraced the judicial cr-
mine by lecturing the negroes through
on. the South. But we forbear. Before
we go to press, we hope to have the
pleasure of announcing an honest nomi-
nee upon a platform of Straight-o,t princi-
nIec
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
PERIODICALS AND PAPERS.

The NoRTH BRITIsn REVIEW for June
has recently been issued by the LEON
ARD Scorr Publishing Company, and
completes their series of publications
for the quarter just closed. This Re-
view is great favorite with many read
ers j; the editor has of late years shown
good judgment In the selection of sub
jects, and it has ceased to be the organ
of mere local interests. Ofthe eight ar
ticles in the present number, those on
the History OF Writing, on Sleep, and
on Louis TX. OF France Saint Louis
will be acceptable to all classes of read
trs. The first nan,ed article gives an
account of fac-siiniies of national manu-
SC ripts Mteiy published by authority in
England, ami. is full of antiquarian in
formation of the most readable kind,
and the paper on Louis l Y. is one OF
marked biographical and historical in
tefest. Other articles are-Mistral's
Mireio "a review, with many extracts.
OF very pleasing Proveneal poem,)
The Greek ldyllic Poets, Memoirs OF
Baron Bunsen, Schools and Universi-
ties. Churches and Creeds. lie must
be hard to please who finds this number
dull reading.
WE have received the July number
of the American Farmer and the Mary
land Farmer, both of which contain
varied and valuable lists of contents
adopted to the needs of farmers in this
vicinity. They are printed in Baltl-
more, and at very low rates-the former
ut 81, and the latter at 1.50 per annum.
Send for specimen copies.
The COLLEGE CouRANT is the title of q
very neat weekly, printed at New IIa-
ven, Conn.,, in the interest of Yale Coz
lege. 1t contains great deal of infor-
nation about the schools and colleges
over the whole country, able contribu-
tions from eminent teachers, and scien-
tific papers of very decided merit
Teachers will find it useful paper
Terms 81 year.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
CONGRESS ARMING THE NEGROES AT
THE SOUTH.

WASHINGTON, June 26.-Mr. Paine s
bill, furnishing arms to the militia, au-
thorizes the Secretary of War to supply
each Congressional district with 1000
rifles and battery, upon assurance that
the militia organization in the respect
i've districts are s'toydl."
Commenting on this announcement,
the Lexington Gazette aud. Banner
says:
Do what We may, we believe it is i'm :.
possible to escape the terrible catastro-
ply which the Radicals have been la
boring to accomplish. A war OF races
in the South, is, in onr relief, certain
and inevitable, either sooner or later,
and 1t would be but an act of wisdom III
our people to look forward to this emer-
gcncy.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA.
The New York SIM SAYS:

The New York SIM says:
s'Fhe inexhaustible fertility of the
lands OF the Virginia peninsula is mat
ter of history since the days ofthe colo
NAL period under james H.; and thou
sands of our soldiers, in the disastrous
campaign of Mcclellan, saw with their
own eyes che rich market gardens and
the widespread fields of wheat that
stretched along the shores of York river
from the heights ofG Gloucester to White
House Point. But the war laid waste
all these magnificent regions, and only
an effort has been made to place them
under cultivation again."
The measures that are now on foot to
bring this garden-spot into notice will
prove ultimately successful. The low
lands on the James, York, Potomac,
Rappahannoek, and other rivers in Vir-
ginia, could all be easily converted into
the most valuable and productive farms
and market gardens i'll the world,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
VIRGINIA BOYS.

In the Proclamation Of Awards at the
Georgetown College, the Virginia boys,
as usual, did best; two, out of the three
medals given to the graduating class,
We're awarded to VIM. a. Hamilton, of
Virginia, aud, although, the Virginians
were but II in number, of 2i2, only a
little over per cent, they won 6 medals
out of 81. ouer l7pr cent. So says the
Gazette,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
INTEREST ON THE STATE BEST.

Gen. sToxExAN has an idea shat the
Virginia railroads can be forced to pay
up the Interest on their debt to the
State, and that the private stockhold-
ers will thus be enabled to draw their
regular dividends. Both the Enquirer
and the Dispatch unite i'll pronouncing
this idea chimerical.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
LArEsr-Yo CHOICE YET.

Up to the hour of going to press, the
intelligence from New York is that is
ballots have been had without a choice.
Hancock was decidedly ahead, his last
vote being Id 1-2. Virginia went SOL
id for him. PENDLEToN has been with
drawn. Chances favor HAseocK, but
it is not certain who will be the nomi-
nee
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10

tDP The internal revenue receipts
for the fiscal year ending Tuesday, not
withstandinti the whiskey frauds and
the large amount of taqes taken off of
manufactures, amount to S193, 005, sos.
This is within five millions of the esti-
mates made by the Treasury Depart
mcnt attlle beginning of the year.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
.ati0t Wirginiatt.
NEWSPAPER LAWS.

tostmasters are required to give notice by
*eetter when II subscriber does not take his
paper from the office; and give the reason
Tor Its not being takenA Negecting to do so
makes the postmaster responsible TO the pub
asher for the payment.
ANY person who takes q paper regularly
from the postoflice, whether he has subscribe
ed or not, is responsible for the payment of
the subscription.
A person ordering his paper discontinued
Must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
and collect the whole amount, whether ii il
taken from the office or not.
The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper and periodical from the post
office, or removing and leaving them uncall-
I'D for, is primo facte evidence of Intentional
Fraud.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
coNNrssrosEn's OFFICE, ORANGE c. H., 3,


The parties interested in the foregoing de-
cree, and az creditors u The estate Of tie tate
Gcor9e ". Norton, deceased, are hereby noti-
fled that have appointed the 2sth day of Ju-
~, lss's, at my office at Orange Court House,
as the time AMI place when and where
shall be prepared To take the accounts mem
toned in the said decree, and when and
where all persons interested well rs the
parties to the suit are required to appear with
such books, papers or other evidence in their
possession, ms are necessary for taking said
accounts. JOHN NJ. CHAPMAN, coco.
III 10
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10
DEFERRED ARTICLES.

A number of Book Notices, an APP
peal from the Memorial Association and
other articles intended for the present
number, have been unavoidably defer
red. They will appear in our next.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-10

E1 Some itemizer asserts that Bur-
LER's father was hanged for piracy
Tho sons exploits, too, have been on
the high seize.