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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11
BURSTED UP.

There was quite an excitement in
Nashville on Monday caused by the sud-
den collapse Of the Southern Fire Insu-
rance company. The concern was star
ted two years since by a few men, and
by adroit management, had extended
Its business over large portion of the
South. The company was on the mu-
tual plan, and recent call for fifty per
ct. on the cash premium excited the
suspicion OF some of the stockholders,
which aresulted i'll an investigation,
disclosing as is alleged .rotten and
fraudulent concern. An injunction
was applied 1orand granted on Monday
and tie office is now in the hands of a
receiver. The stockholders will lose
Ill the cash premiums already paid in.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11
A CHRISTMAS GIFT.

DO you want to make your children
really useful Christmas gift, one
which will last, and OF which the will
not get tired? Ifyou do. send to Or
ANGE JUDD q Co, 245 Broadway N. Y.
for set of CrandaHs Improved Buildino
Blocks for Children. We quote from the
circular.
There is no limit to the variety of
structures which can be made of these
Blocks Churches, Arches. EBridoes.
Castles, Turrets, &C., all come from the
hands ofthe skillful boy or girl like ma
gle, assuming the most beautiful ard
grotesqe forms and can be carried from
place to place without falling apart.
NO rules are necessary for putting
them together. We would say to Pa,
rents, that in offering these Blocks for
the amusement and instruction of your
children, we are literally placing the
Lamp of Aladdin in their hands. and
feel that we are doing you a service
which cannot be fully appreciated until
you have seen them in their wonderful
combinations, affordng beautiful and
lasting toy to the prattling infant, and
serving as delightful study and pas
time for the older ones of the family.
Our merchants in anticipation of
christmas, should not fail to get a sup
ply of these Blocks.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11
FORT LAFAYETTE,

The loss by the fire at Fort Lafay-
etc Is estimated at 100000, upon which
there is of course no insurance. Whe
loss by the partial destruction of the
fort is estimated at $4,000. The amount
OF ordnance destroyed is not known nor
the actual amount of powder stored in
the magazine, as the record is OH file at
the war Department in Washington.
VI the armament there were DESTROYED
twenty-five ten inch Rodman guns,
with thelf carriages, together with one
dlsinoullted gun, ten one hundred pound
Parrott guns and carriages, and twelve
Iilirty-two Founders with wooden car
riages,"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11

ZIP Senator Sumner recently, in
conversation with Herald correspon-
dent, expressed himself as determined
to take stand in Congress for the i'm
mediate resumption OF specie payments.
Nothing more, he thinks, need be done
with the reconstruction laws, as Cen
eral Grant will enforce their provisions.
With Reyerdy johnson he was utterly
disguised, and was sorry he had ever
consented to his confirmation as Minis
ter to England,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11

T Chief Justice Chase has render
ed decision in the case of Catharine
G. Keppell VS.. the Petersburg r. r.
Company. 1t is to the effect that Rail-
road Companies in seeding states are
liable to stockholders in the loyal States
tor dividends declared by them during
the war, that all proceedings under the
Confederate sequestration acts are an
entire nullity, and that payment of
these war-dividends must now be made
in U. ). currency.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11

III The National Intelligencer adj
vocates the unconditional pardon of Mr..
Davis, General Lee and all the rest of
the Confederates who were excepted
in the last proclamation of the Presi-
dent. 1t says eff the present Presi-
dent shall leave this matter in its pre-
sent condition, we have a strong sus-
picion that General Grant will. bv
prompt act of amnesty, dispose of each
and all the remaining cases. Such a
proclamation might be held by some to
JUSTIFY what Mr.. johnson has already
done, but there are far more who would
say that what the one had lacked the
decision to deal with had reen acted
upon by the other with vigor and states
manlike decision
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11
EWsPAPER LAWS,

Postmasters are required to give notice by
letter when subscriber does not take his
paper from the office; and give the reason
tor It's not being taken. Neglecting to do SO
makes postmaster responsible to the pub
Usher lor the payment.
Any. person who takes paper regularly
from the postoffice, whether ne has subscrib-
ed or not, is responsible for the payment of
the subscription.
A person ordering his paper discontinued
must pay all arrearages, or the publishermay
continue to send II until payment is made,
and collect the whole amount, whether IL is
taken from the office or not
me courts have decided that refusing to
take paper and periodical from the post
once, or removing and leaving them uncall-
ed for, Is Prinsd faeie evidence of Intentional
fraud
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11

iE3@ Mr.. Thomas jefferson. This
gentleman, aged eighty-nine years, and
sui enjoying good health, was married
on Monday evening last, to Miss Nan
cy w. Pollard, of Fluvanna county,
Virginia, MIR Jefferson is a nephew of
the Industrious Thomas Jefferson, au-
tnor OF the Declaration of Independ-
ence. This is the third marriage and
we trust 1t may prove as pleasant and
aSreaole as the two first. Though like
General Washington he has never had
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11
The melancholy day has come.
congress met last Monday.

Congress met last Monday.
Maj. S., in his pleasant article on the
hog (see The Wing of Monday hopes he
does not trespass on our ground. Not
at all. We both get our learning from
the same book.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11

~" Massachusetts has had already
nine snow storms.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11
Mlisfettaneous Grade.


ET a IL LIS
CELEBRATED DOUBLE THREAD LOCK
STITCH
SEWING MACHINE
MAKING THE UNEQUALED GROVER & BAKER
STITCH.
Price $25.
THE undersigned has been appointed
- agent for the sale of this truly valuable
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE.
which he is enabled to recommend from ac-
tuai trial as coming fully up to all claimed
for it.
Its great merits are simplicity, durability.
compactnesS and cheapness; so simple that
al can understand its working; so cheap
that all can buy.
1t makes a seam that will not rip, though
every third stitch be cut. Sews from two or
binary spools without reminding runs silk.
linen thread and common spool cotton with
equal facility, and is perfectly adapted to all
family. work, from the finest muslin to the
coarest fabrie.
All things considered, this is the best Fam
ily Sewing Machine every Offered to the pub
Tic. No family sheuld be without it.
JOS. H. HOUSEWORTH Agent.
Orange G.. H., December f. 1885,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-11
NEW GOOpS.

=, NEW NUUDS.
LAY ~ Just received stock of new
i,,,i raj Caiicoes, Brown Cotton, osnaburps
III l ~ ,llu iead cnlored Drilling black and
2cPt' 10, looS. SNOWDEN YATES,
wool WANTED.-I will purcLoSc
any quantity of Wool either Nyaehc,I
OF OF : u IN delivered for which the high.
est market price will bepaid.
WAY, ~ 6S A. THOMSON -
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1elr advertisements.

8 y VO DuTN N
December IL, lS6S.-ly1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-17
DEPARTMEET OF THE INTERIOR.


. ST. ELIZABETH, ID. O., June 10, 1853.
Sealed Proposals will be received at the ONCE of
this Institution until neon on MONDAY, June
18Th 1875 Tor furnishing and delivering at the Hos
rttai wharf eight hundred (SOO tons, 224O Dou uds
70 the ton, Of best run Of mine CUMBERL An D or
2,24e pounds to the ton best ANTHRACITE GOAL,
egg size.
Bids will be received from the Same person or
hrm for the delivery Of both the Bitumfnous and
Anthracite Coal, for one kind only; but e , bid
will be considered unless the name IL given BY
In the market. nor unless Ii Is made by dealer or
miner, who must furnish evidence Satisfactory to
the undereig ned that he Is able TO fulfill his busi
ness arrangements, and is In the habit of fulllng
them with promptness and ctness.
BIDS vii be held to be sinding for one week Of
served to REJECT all any one IF the bids offered
II, in the Judgment Of the Superintendent, the in
terests ~f the Government require ii.
The Coal must be delivered at the old or upper
hospital wharf, in bsrges Hat bottom. centre
board vessels, which draw not exceeding feet
mence on or before Monday, july Is, and be con
tiDued at the rate of at least two hundred (2OJ)
tons each week till the whole amount the success
full bidder en- ga ges 10 furnish is delivered
The Coal will be removed from the boats or YES
sells and weighed by the Hospital, and at its eN
pense and settled for accordingly, one half Of one
per cent being allowed for wastsge in unloading
and csrting from the wharf to the scales, which
are On the hill near the hospital edifce. II the
Coal Is wet no allowance will be made for W ,staRe
in unloading and hauling
Payment OF ninety per cent. of the amount due
for each cargo will be made immed atey after ii is
delivered and weighed; and the ten per cent with
party may gage to furnish 10 delivered in accord
ance with his engagement "a IS-AOSw
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sudden Disappearance of a Massachusetts


From The Springfield Mass. )Republicanl)-h
George L. Blanchard, a young and enterpris-
ing dealer IN hardware, agricultural ImpIe-
ments, &c., LETT Palmer, Mass on the nieht OF
the LIST Of June, and has not been definitely
heard from since that time. He had inforrnsi
MS friends that he was going TO Boston. and
expected 10 meet a creditor there. 10 paw him be-
tween three and four thousand dollars The
creditor was there. but Blanchard VS.
not, and no evidence has transpIred %
show that he has been IN Boston NJ
all. he was, however, seen 10 leave the
depot IN Palmer on the arrival OF the %. m.
express train for Boston. though about 90
step aboard the tram. The probabilities are
that he disposed of himself somewhere until
the night express for New York came sloag,
and that he then took the cars for that civ
The fact that he has often been absent tor seve-
raj DAYS at 4 time on business, without NOTIFY
ing his family of his whereabouts, gave ground
Tor expecting his return during last week.
though the unusual length of the absenc@
nourished the dread that he might have been
foully dealt with and the suspicion that he
had absconded TO be- rid of his debts
The general opinion AT present fayors the
latter supposition. IL is found that he drew all
the funds he had deposited in the bank at Mon
son and the Chicopee National in this city.
portion of this. at least. amounting to several
thousand dollars, he had converted into Gov
eminent bonds.
IL is likely that he had made collections 10
large extent, and that he took with him from
SIX TO ten thousand dollars, and perhaps more.
A box packed by Blanchard himself. and sup
v.
TO New York inst before or Jus; after he Iaft
town. Ii was marked with Blanchard's own
name and has been traced 10 Powers HOTEL
which goes to confirm the supposition that NJ
went TO New York
II appears that he had arranged his affairs 80
that several notes Were to become due al the
bank in June, but whether he took away cash
enough 10 meet them all not known; has
ledger cannot be found. II seems stranea
on the supposition that he has absconded.
that he lett certain available checks, though
of small amount. behind him, also a stock
of goods, some OF which he might readily
nave closed out and then pocketed the
proceeds, and considerable personal prop
erty in the shape OF horses, carriages
etc. Moreover, there have been times previ-
ously when he could have run away with a
much larger amount than he now has. Sc far
as was known he has been doing prosperous
business, and had fine prospects in trade Has
dealings have been quite extensive, his goods
having been sold in most OF the New England
States and as far Western New York ana
Ohio. Blanchard is =. years Of age. He has
left behind him young wife and two chill
dren. and has involved his family friends 10 a
limited amount in his liabilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-17

CONE DowN.'-We were much amused the
other day BY an anecdote Of q certain Secue-
tary of a Governor, several removes backwsrd
from the present Chief Magistrate OF the En-
pre- State. Like most sub-officials. TO whom
some pressing" final process is committed. ne
had an itching palm, while. Al the same time.
II would not be exactly safe TO show his hsnd
too openly. On one occasion he had, for the
third time. been wal ted upon by an impatient
party interested in two important bills which
had passed the Legislature, and, with spnd-y
others, were awaiting the Governors sigma
ture.
Did you place my bills before his Excel
lency" asked the party OF the Secretary.
''N-n-not VET" said he (he had a slight in :
pediment IN his speech mot quite yet, thu
G-g-goyernor's VERY busy. BY the boy.
what was the n-name Of the m-Inan ina, g
got mp intoat-tTee when our saviour was w
walking along THAT wayl''
sOh, Won mean Zaccheusr'
Yves; that's the man. W-well. do YOU
r-recollect what was sand TO him.
Certainly; sZaccheus. come down.
sEx-a-actly; yes. come down" I Wa
thinking OF that Yesterday, whea you C
called, but ] c-couldnt r-re-mcmbe- tae
Name
The hint was taken: the party s.carne down.
accordingly: and when be next called ms
signed bills were ready for him.-Gd'grs
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EVENING STAR.
LATK TELEGRAN,s, &c.

Py adv1ces from me Cr,yof Mexico % w ss
inst, We learn that Teesrds. Minister Tor For
eIcn Affairs. hiss been COMPELLED 10 resign. srd
hist the press is clsmorine for enu--
change Of ministry. A manifesto issued By
General Narquese has caused a profound sAn-
thetr vsluables 90 forpign parts.
The persons arrested in Camden. South Car
oiins. for completely m the murder OF S0lon N
q W, Dll, are said TO Be- sIr. Lemuei Parker
ano con. Mr.. Glenn and Mr.. wilissn Kelley
into Dali's house. killing him and q negro
severely.
fenisn preparations are said 20 be in pro-
eress N Possdam, on the Canadian frontier.
while dispatches from Oedensburg Nalon.
and Chafsucus. New York deuy any move
ments against Canals IN that quarter Tae irst
report comes from Csnsda.
A meeting OF the executors OF the psxh,tx
Educational Fund was held in New \ ork ye.-
terday 20 hesr reports and dl scuss the be-.
methods OF carrying out the purposes OF th-
trust. The meeting viii Continue in session to-
day.
Al Jerome Park yesterday the first rsca VS..
won by Rapture, iB9, the second by Bonn.
Braes. IN 3J6A the third BY Aldeharan, an 9Os.
the fourth BY Stonewall Jackson. who gsllop@f
over the course, having no competitors.
The suit Of the people OF Missouri against n.
original purchasers of the Iron Mountain Rail
road. on account of alleged fraud an the sale .;
lnt 'oau, was decided Yesterday AZ favor OF the
defendants.
MAJOR Lawrence. United States army, wa.
shot and killed NJ Bowling Green Kentucky
yesterday by Colonel McCsrty. ex 4 ntederats
during stree. altercauon. The latter WAS
shot IN the leg.
In the Fenian State Convention al Portland.
Maine. yesterday, General O'Neil eNpIAia. a
the war movement, Of which he Is the leader
and men and money pledged by delegate pres
ent.
New Haven was the only city OF sny note an
the North which neglected. TO decorate tn
soldiers graves on the 31th ult, and will do IS
on the Fourth of July.
The Executive Committee of the National
Baltimore with large attendance from B,,-
ton, Providence, Hartford, New York. and 9th
er cities.
The Coroners Jury IN the case OF Ttmo.h,
Heenan. murdered m PhiIadelphia last w.ek
have rendered a verdict against Gerald Eaton
a. the murderer.
The Nsrrsgansett Park Races, a. Providence.
Rhode lslsnd, opened yesterday The winning
horses were Henrietta and Geo. Wilkes an the
first and second races.
Some cases OF cholera have occurred IN Ms
tanzas since the 10th ult but the shipping re-
manned healthy.
Governor Humphrey OF MISS. has oAen rs-
moved, and MAJOR General Ames. 4. - A ap-
pointed Provisional Governor
Three school children Were killed by light
ming al Monroe. Conn. yesterday.
Connecticut is 10 have an inebria-e asylum
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10y JOS. KELLEY,
- Real Estate Agent and Auctieneer
Office No. 1868 9Th street west near north street

Q1 JUS. KELLEY.
- Real Estate Agent and Auctieneer
once No. 1868 9Th street west, near north street.
EXTENSIVE SALE OF ROSEWOOD AND WAL
nut PARLOR ANDOHAMBEB FURNITURE,
DIANA AxENuE, lBLAGDkN's ROW. BE.
STREETS WEST, AT Auction.
BY virtue Of deed Of trust to me the undersign-
ed, duly made and executed, bearing date o n the
second day Of September, A d. 1867, and recorded
IN Liber f. c, = No; folios 466, &C., one OF the
chAttel records In and for Was hin ston county in
the District OF Columbia, shall offer for sale on
the premises No 81 Indiana avenue, (Blagden 8
Row. between Sd and AZ streets, on FRIDAY,
the 18th day of June, A. d. 1858. at clock a. m
a large assortment of first class Household Furni.
ture consisting in part Of
100 ards OF Brussel Velvet, Three ply and Ingram
Walnut Marble top Centre and Side Tables
Damask and Lace Curtains
Velvet Easy Arm and Side Chairs and Sofas
Walnut Chamber Suits. and Toilet Ware
White cprled Hair Mattresses, Feather Bolsters
and Pillows
Marble top Dressing Bureaus and washstands
Cotton top and Shuck Mattresses and Blankets
Walnut and Painted Bedsteads, Rockers and Loun-
Walnut Hat rach, Hall Oicloth and Stair Rods
Cut glass, Plated, China and Stone-ware
One Walnut and one Mahogany Extension Table
And . large assortment of kitchen requisites.
Terms cash. WIN. H. II. CIS5EL, Trustee.
JOS. +. KELLEY, Auctioneer.
Also at the same time and place, q fine new
Piano, Manufactured by VIM. Knabe Co.
Je 10 eod6d JOS. =. KELLEY, Aust.
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DROPOsALs FOR BEEF CATTLE.
C|scs Chef Comm isS1-y Of SpISiSi
Dspaytnl emf OF OAK

CL-cs Chisf Comm SSI-g Of SPISiVsHrs.)
department Of D1kotG,
~. Paul, MiHn., June S, 1873.
Sailed Proposals in durlicatej will be received
Al this Once and also at the Off ce IF the Chief
- Department of the Platte, Omaha, Nebraska
thtil y MONDAY, June p, 1858 for furnish
delivered at Fort Randall. u. T.. with four hun
eIed % head good fat Beef Cattle, the hooi,
one hundred nOo) head to be delivered By July
Is. 1853 ''
one hundred 1Oc) head more by August 10, 1853.
Vne hundred tlUl head more by September IL.
And the remaining one hundred Q0DJ head By
October 10. 1855. "
They must average about l.Oso pound. gross
weight. and be steers from three 80 to seventTj
years Of All less than three (3 and over seven
ca years OF age and all falling short of 90 pounds
gross weight. bulls. stag, and cows, will be re-
zach bid, to secure CONFEDERATION, should con-
tain . written guarantee (siDilar to the one re &.
QUired By my advertisement of March s. 1888 for
beef lathe from two responsi bic parties, for the
The responsibility Of the guarsutors must be
shown ~ the Oc1cs Certificate Of the Clerk of the
nearest District Court. Of the nited States Dis
iriSt attorney, 70 De enclosed with the bid.
bids, and prepared to give the necessary bends
"a ne GGE.Inmenf reserves the right to REJECT any
Payment TO be made after the CATTLE are delivered
and accepted, IL funds are hand If none en- hand
40 be made ss soon - received.
posais for Fresh Beef and sddres.rd sither TO
Lieut. Col. J. ii Barriser, q. s.. Omaha Nebraska.
O. to Lieut.. Gel. J. ii. Gilman, q. s., Saint Paul,
The proposals will be opened at both places ct IL
III June - 1873.
LIS bid is in the name of 9 firm their names and
post office address must appear
Capt and C. Bvt. Lieut. Col. q. s.I.,
jel5-ot Chief G. 8, Dept. of Dakota.
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A A l. S Z p p L 1 E
PANNAsTER.. OFFIcE. S.NA

No % BRo4R1A7, HfYY osf j june IN i Is s;s
O'clock A. the 18th instant, for the fo T0's ~
supplies; which must Be of the very best quality,
York Navy Yard, subject to the usual inspection
BUREAU OF STEAM ENGINEERING.
pounds BsHca or Strait Tin. . boxes Sheet Tin, a.
Ts%5Ssf f:st Rope p Si.%
as Sft
2xl4 to 4x5.; eoOj pounds assorted Sheet Iron for
smstsDipe Iron ssss to sssa Nos sn .nd io
l.56o pounds American Tool Company's Steel, as
Kegs wrousSs ron spiss sesa siE Uns
40 gros. iron and $50 gross Brass Screws. assorted
SfssP rspstd ossS cabinet M.d9: Rs:,
sv: R% dcssn faf.
on 'tonss dozen Turkey on. stone slips; Coop
Comb ais on.s
6pps Ws 6os S sS' 5s1. ss's zss sd
Siess Brow. Muslin SUD Feet Double Thioi acl GAS,
White Glue a, pounds Shellac; gallon White
81 pounds pound:
CsosT 50 Manila
anS 700 s AR% ns G Gea
Bricks: uniform in size;2 sets Cylinder Fire Brick
Eo cubic yards Fire Sand 81 cubic yards Fire Clay;
rs cubic yards hne White Beach Sand; 20 cubic
yards Brass Moulding Sand; $50 cubic yards Iron
Moulding Sand, for heavy and light work;
90 cubic yards Sharp Building Sand. Staten Is
land 800 square yards Boiler Cement, 20 barrels
Lime; equal to Thom.ston's. in we'll hoped bar
rsl.. sO pounds each; is barrels Lime: extra for
40 feet long; 25n cords Pine Wood, s. pieces oak ,
6x24x2O feet long; 10 Oak Plank, 4xlO 70 feet long
34s pieces White Pine Timber. Axe and lxl2 IL 70
70 feet long; % pieces Georgia Pine Timber, l5xl5
to 1878 - to "A feet long 50 900 feet hite Pine
= and thick, and 20 900 feet White Pine Lumber
to ga thick. for hasks 1900 feet White Pine
Lumber assortedJ kiln dried. for patterns; $50
Spruce Plank, i. x6x2s feet loag; 2.Oel Albany
Boards. 10 wide IS tsst long, (dry; 500 feet Ma
hoRsny. st. Dsmingo,D TO 3Uhick; 1900 feet
Black Walnut, to clear Of all defects. for lag
gipa machinery: Ribbon stamps and Ribbons
Samples Of the above may be seen, and more par
usalsr Information acquired. by applying to
Chief Engineer W. ". W. WOOD, at the Navy
Yard.
Responsible security required for the prompt and
faithful delivery Of supplies awarded Further in.
formation. with blank forms for bidders to be had
AZ this once. GEO PLUNKETT,
jeE-2t Paymaster, United States Navy.