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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.

The Convention to nominate a candi-
date for Congress from the district COM
posed of the counties of Alexandria,
Fairfax. Prince William, Fauquier, Cul-
pepper, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania
Orange, Loudoun, Louisa and Stafford
met pursuant to announcement, in
Alexandria on Friday morning, all the
counties being represented except the
last two mentioned. Major q. Turner
of Rappahanrock, was elected Presi-
dent, and Messrs. w. b. Lynch. and b,
r, Sheets, of Loudoun; j. ii. Kelley, o.
fredericksburg; A. j. Stofer, Of Cui-
pepper; e. Snowden, Jr., and George
e. Wedderburn, of Alexandra, Secre-
taries.
On motion Of Major Kelly, of Fred
ericksburg, the vote for nominee was
ordered to be scaled according to the
registered white vote of the counties.
Ihe names of b. II. Shackelford, OF
Fauquier, u. j. Barbour, OF Orange, and
e. Snowden, ST., of Alexandria, were
then submitted to the Convention. The
vote was taken, and on the first ballot
stood as tollows:-Shackelfo 1904;
Barbour, 4,432; Snowden, 3,0S4. The
name OF Mr.. Snowden was then with
drawn, and on the second ballot the
vote stood: Shackelford, $3.50; Bar
| bour, 4,492. The nomination of Mr..
Shackelford was then made unanimous,
| and the convention adjourned sine die.
The delegates from the counties OF
| Alexandria, Loudoun and Fairfax then
assembled in Senatorial convention
and without dissenting voice nomina-
ted w. III. Gray, of Loudoun, and w.
Ill. Dulaney, of Alexandria, to repre-
sent the district composed of those coun-
ties in the State Senate.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
GEN. WILLIAM c. w1cKHAM USED UP

At Ashland in Hanover county, on
the LIST. inst. Gen. Wickham made a
speech. and it was replied to by Marina
duke johnson. Gen. Wickham, sup
ports Grant, but not the Constitution
with the test oath-without the oath
he would consider this question From
correspondent of the Dispatch we
quote the following
81 wish could tell you with what
terrible effect Colonel johnson quoted
the Stearns letter and the Rives let
ter, and how General Wickham twisted
turned and jumped to his feet and
stormed interrlpting Colonel johnson
every five minutes. One sentence
must give. do you mean,' said Gen.
Wickham, ito censure me for the course
[ pursued during the Confeceracy ?"
NCensure YOU " said Colonel j.
yes ten thousand censures upon the
head of the man who could think the
thoughts, and the hands that could pen
the words, that you wrote in that Stearn
letter 4 Confederate General, a men,
Der of of Congress, to say that the
people-his comrades and bretheren
with whom and for whom he had fought
had met with deserved fate Yes
L would bury you in grave of polit-
ical ihfamy so deep that you could new
err again be found" ...f
Aud thus he continued to hold his pc
sition up to scorn convincing all think
that there never was more complete
ly used up man on earth.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
PRAYERS FOR CLEAR AND SEAsoNABLE
aas WEATHER, al.B

The Most Rev Archbishop Spalding,
has Just issued the following circular
to the clergy of his church: fNf5srsg
'sThe frequent rains which have oc-
Cured during the last month having
proved detrimental to the crops, and
now threatening, should they continue
to defeat the hopes of the husbandman,
and to induce scarcity of the necesia-
ries of life, ye, who have been divinely
instructed to pray to our Father which
is in heaven for our daily bread, are
called upon to pour forth feryent sup
plications, to the giver of every good
and perfect gift, and to the Ruler OF
times and seasons, that He would
youchsafe in his infinite bounty and
mercy SO as to CONTROL the laws He has
established that the fruits of the earth
may not be blighted, but may ablnd-
antly providcdifor our wants by Him
who openeth His hand, and tilleth ev-
cry living thing with His blessings
For this purpose We hereby ordain that
during the whole entire month OF June
the Collect mo. ~ Ad PoStutanaans SER
enitGtena, specially ordered by the ho-
ly Catholic Church for this purpose, be
ndded to the daily mass, except on
feasts of the first and second Glass;
The Collect Pro Papa may be iniermit
ted until further notice. The faithful
are also invited to recite the Litany OF
the Saints once in their respective fam
lilies for the same object. .9.ayl
The circular is signed by the Arch
bishop, attested by his chancellor, Rev.
Thomas Foley. afsH It.t.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
ATTRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA.

The Augusta (Ga.) Cohstit'aionaHst
pays the following tribute to Virginia.:
The grand old mother of States is still
in the glory of her days and majesty of
her genius. In the past, she has sent
forth her bravest sons to battle; and, in
the present. her mightiest to the politi-
cal arena. The latter have carried on
a most magnificent camp .ign and sent
back bowling the Northern Congress
men who came to illuminate the Old
Dominion. One of these peripatetic re-
formers. Ella by name. lett the State,
after having been numerically discom-
fitted by Hunter, Baldwin and Stu
art.
Senator Yates was implored to come
over and help Ethe trooly loll, but the
horrible plight of returning Ella struck
terror to his soul, and he declined the
ordeal.
Hail to the glorious Old Dominion!-
Prouder than the mother of the Grac-
Chi, she holds, though widowed and in
suited, the peerless jewels of her grand
maternity-dead sons worthy of Rome,
and living sons worthy of those who
sleep on the field Of honor.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
THE SOUTHERN VOTE FOR PRESIDENT

Speaking of the design of the Radi-
Gals to elect a President by aid of the
Freedman's Bureau, The National Intel
ige1icer, says
s'But it is as well that these desperate
demagogues should know that the
American people will not tamc!y sub
nit to be derauded OF their rights, or
to be cheated out Of the. election of
President by fabricated negro votes,
as was recently done in this city, wheth-
err it suits General Grants convenience
or not"
But will the Northern Democrats
stand up to their position salts.
The same paper, referring to CO.
vert suggestion that the Democratic
National Convention might recommend
''impartial suffrage" says: H a
"Under whatever specious forms of
language this heresy ''negro suffrage"
may be wrapped up, it is none the less
impertinenG ard offensive to the honest
convictions OF the Conservative masses
of the country. The votes of Ohio and
Michigan repudiating negro suffrage
altogether by forty thousand majority
each, form the keynote to the real feel
ings and convictions of the people,
which politicians will only tam per
with at their peril" .,..
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
MR.. L1NCoLN's OPINION.

Now and then some broken spirited
creature crawIs out and says that,
"Really we had better be careful about
talking Of white mans party, or the
Radicals will do us more damage" All
this talk is stuff-eowardl stutfat that,
unworthy the hearts or the lips of men.
Who does not know and feel that this is
q struggle between the white men and
blacks? Who has forgotten the decla-
ration made by Lindsey, that Virginia
is to adrink negro suffrage as deep as
hellP"
And, bearing this in mind, who
shrinks frog making this a white mans
fight tor the rights OF the white MANI
II there Is any one among as who fears
to say that.the negro is not fit for clti-
zeaship, lethim read the following ex-
tract from one of the Illinois debates
| between Judge Douglass and Mr.. LIN
coin, and cover his head in shame:
| "Judge Douglass. l hold that this
| government was made OH the white bas-
| Is. by white men, for the benefit OF white
men and their posterity forever, and
should be administered by white men,
| and none others. do not believe that
the Almighty made the negro capable
| ofself government.
| ssMr. Lincoln in reply. L am not
nor ever have been, In favor OF making
voters or jurors of negroes, nor ofquaii'
flying them to hold office, nor inter.
marrying then with white people, aht
/ will say, in addition to this, that there
is physical difference between sh'
| white and black race which, / believe
will forever forbid the two race living
together on terms OF social and politl
cal equality; and inasmuch as they can
not so live, while they do remain TO
gether there must be position Of sa
perier and inferior, and L, as much a
any other man, am In favor of haylni
the superior position assigned to tn
white race |
We believe, with Mr.. Lincoln, and W
call upon our friends to frown down al
this weak and pussillanimous talk .abou
lodging the issues which are forced np
on us. Let every white man proclaim
) his sentiments, and, as for those VIII
are in favor of the new constitutlo
, with its negro equality, ruinous taxes
, carpet-bag officers and mixed schools
: let them take nitrate of silver uni
they turn Observation-Disclosures VTgin
iaa - ..-..f
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
TIE CHINESE EMBASSY.

The Celestia,s are represented to have
been much pleased with their reception
on Friday, by President johnson, and
particularly with the absence of that
excessive Formally which characterizcs
their own Court ceremonies, where all
who approach the Emperor kneel. They
had been informed OF what the style OF
presentation would be, and they readl-
" acknowledge its advantage In the
transaction of business, and the free
discussion of national questions. While
the Celestials were perfectly easy, they
were nevertheless dignifed, showing an
evident consciousness OF being In the
presence of the head of the nation.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
Aafi6t Witeinian.
NEWSPAPER LAWS.

Poetmasters are required to give notice by
letter when subscriber does not take ms
paper from the office; and give the reason
FOR Its not being taken. Neglectlng 70 uo ~
makes the postmaster responslDleto the pun
Usher for the payment.
:NAny person who takes paper regulaI,iiy
from the postoffice whether ne mas supscIip y
"a 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.it is
taken FROM the Office og,pot-. - &.
The courts, hayedeSf6sf sszI refusing , e
oGice or rtSIaaying and leaving them uncall.
eli for, is primo facie evidence of iotentional
fraud. .
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
MIR. VAN w1NKLE, TRIUMPHANT.

The West Virginia Legislature is in
session. The Radicals in caucus had
up Van Wrinkles case. His friends
stood by him and the RAIDS backed out.
The Wheeling Register says
1t is grand triumph for the distin-
guisieG Senator. Not only have his
traducers been silenced, but the wrath
of his enemies being overpowered, are
made to praise him. His vote. for ac-
quittal was in effect approved when
his enemies refused to condemn HIM,
and the senator remains Victorious
through the fears, If not through the
honest intentions, of his opponents.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
COLUMBUS CITIZENS AT FORT PULASKI.

We are told they are lodged in the
cells of the fort, apart from each other,
and are allowed no communication a.
mong themselves They. are not per-
mitted to receive or write letters except
snch as are composed in general terms
mere statements in regard 20 health
and business understanding as relatcs
to treatment, arrest, &c. Friends can
not see them. Confinement in che
cells OF that sultry fort, surrounded on
all sides by water, infested by swarms
of mosquitoes and sand flies, under Mill
Uary restrictions, must be Lerrible-es-
pecially to men who, we arc confident,
can disprove any criminal charge which
scallawags or anybody else can bring
against them.-- Columbus (Ga.) Sun.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
OREGON ELECTION.

The election in Oregon on the LIST, re-
suited in a Democratic triumph. A
Democratic Congressman was elected
by 1000 majority. All the Democratic
county tickets are elected, except oAe.
Nearly all the members of the Legisla-
ture elected are Democrats. This is de-
cidedly encouraging, it isreally a source
of inspiration to the Radical nominees
We tear that Grant will conclude AZ
ter awhile that popular elections are
great humbugs-especially when he
hears in November next the thunder
tones of the freemen of America pro-
claiming Democratic victory.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12

ZIP The Fenian scare in Canada is
increasing. Two men were arrested IN
Sweetsburg onWednesday charged with
being Fenians. Large numbers OF men
arc collecting at st. Adams and Malone'
but Fenian fairs are in operation at
those places, and attendance on them Is
the ostensibIe purpose of the numerous
arrivals. Arms are arriving, however,
and prominent Fenians say they expect
to have foothold in Canada within the
present month.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12

P A private letter from Washing
ton informs the Editors of the Rich
moud Exa miner that the "Rcconstruc-
ton Committee" are engaged in"fxiag
up'' the Virginia "Constitution," and
that as soon as they have manipulated
70 their satisfaction it will be sent back
to "the people of Virginia" Let it
comel
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12

tBs In Pittsburg few nights since
two thieves met a gentleman walking
on the street with Il box under his arm.
They Immediately undertook to show
him hotel, and Selling the box, In : pite
of his protestations, ran off with it.
The gentleman was anaturaliSt, and the
box contained four rattlesnakes.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
h N. B. MEDLEY,
GUN AND LOCK SMITH,

GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, &C.
~ CULPEPER COURT HOUSE, VA.
OFFERS for sale fine brecch-loading
~ Double Barrel Bird and Duck Guns
Double and Single Barrel muzzle- loading
Guns, at all prices; Colts, Smith 81 NELSON'S,
Bacon's Darrenger's Willianson's, (some-
Thing new, ) Sharp's and other make of Pts
tolls Rifles of oil kinds; fine Powder Flasks,
Shot BELTS, Game Bags, Eley's Waterproof
G d and Musket Caps; Eley's and Baldwin,
Wads; all kinds of Cartridges; Powder OF
for Gunmakers. In fact, his facilities are
such that he can furnish article in his line at
short notice. Purchasers may rely on get
ting a.good article. A call is respectfully So
licited. 0 '" Hii iiT t.' a.''i
June u, 1858. I sIlIit l..l-b -.I
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12

lP A number of persons IN WHITE
county, Tenn, have been poisoned by
eating mulberries on which locusts had
deposited their eggs, and several nave
lied.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12

VIRGINIA, 5su-.. ri..i .l..-sr
AT Rules held IN the Clerks Office Of
~ tho Circuit Court OF CulpePcr County,
on the first Monday in May, 1858,
Samuel Berlin--Plaintiff, an
AGAINST - -,
Louisa " Berlin and John Berlin, nm infnnt
child of the said Louisa ". Berlin under
the age OF 81 years-Defendants,
IN CHANCE RY. ~
The object OF this suit is to subject the un-
divided interest of the said Louisa V. Berlin
in tract of land lying in the County OF Gull
PEPPER State of Virginia, to sthe payment OF
u claim of the Plaintiff against the Defen-
dant, louisa ". Berlin, and to obtain a de-
cree for q sale thereof. 1t appearing by le-
gal evidence that the defendants to this suit
is ordered that they appear here within ono
month after due publication hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect their interest,
and that this order published once week
for four successive weeks. &c. .tefNf
...rr A Copy--Teste, 80
C. II. CRIT1ENDEN, Clerk.
May Is, l868.-JoHN w. BELL, p. O.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12

Ep The nomination of Mr.. Shackei-
ford, of Fauqu'er county, as the Con-
seryative candidate for Congress, from
this district, says the Alexandra Gazette
will be cordially accepted and endors-
cd by the Conservatives of the district.
He Ia not only true and reliable gen.
tleman, but has fine talents, political
experience, aud is an eloqueot and for
chile speaker. We have known him,
from q very young maa land he Is now
In the prime of life,) and always found
him to be consistent, sound IN his pr'G :
ciples, honorable, and conscientious. -
His selection, therefore, pays him a
merlted compliment, while the Con
servative will ind that he repays that
confidence with zealand fidelity In their
cause, and in tho cause Of his State and
his country.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
juno Il, lses.-JouN NJ. G 8 2. .. !

VIRGINIA.: avsst rtsg srtsRsL..
I'm the County Court of Greene Ceun-
Il ty,
James w. Mills-Plaintih,
AGAINST tHt
J. r. Mills, George J. Stephens and Robert
N. Mills-Defendants,
ON ATTACHMENT IN DEBT.
The object OF this suit is to obtain Judg-
ment against the defendant, j. II. Nils, for
the sum of sl70 with interest from the 2Sth
day of August, 1858, which he owes the said
Plaintiff by bond, and to attach the effects OF
the said j. r. Mills in the hands of the said
George J. stephens and Robert n. Mills; and
1t appearing from an affidavit filed, that the
Defendants. J. X. Mills and Robert n. Mills,
are not residents of this State at Rulessheld
in the Clerks Office of said Court on the LIST
Monday in May, 1858, it l. ordered that the
said absent Defendants do appear here. on
the LIST Monday in June next, and do what
is necessary to protect their interest, and
TINT this ordor be published once a week for
four successive weeks in the Native Virgin;
iall, paper published ut Orange G. H., and
thht copy be posted at the front door of the
Court House of said County on the first day
OF the next County Court. =
IA Cory-Teste,
ff WYATT s. BEAZLEY, CLERK.
Juno IL, 186S-STEPuENS, p. O.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
GRANTS CLA1Ms TO POPULARITY.

Everybody, says the Memphis APP
peal, admits that Grant Is not a civil
ian, knows nothing of constitutions,
laws, and the political questions, either
In the past or for the present, and has
none Of those degrees of statesmanship
which would poin to hin rs the CHEZ
Magistrate of this great nation. His
sole claims are rested on bis services In
the field. Rere are seme. Of them strong
ly contrasted with those of Gen. Lee,
who having much less numerous ar
nv, was constrained to be careful of bis
men, while Grant, having plenary pow
ers to call for all he wanted and obtain
all he called for, could afford to he lib
eral, II not profusc and prodigal:
Grant, on assuming command May
a. 1894, had Of effective men, beside the
reserve, when he crossed she Rapidar'
las 600.
Lee. at the same date, had an effective
force of 5000. iH
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, up to the bat
the oil COlu uarDol, ouhco o, "OAo "'to
Lees achievements, to the same
date, were $4,000. - l req
Grants total force, including rein
forcements, was 222, 900.
Lees total force, including reinforce
ments, was 10000 M
Returns to their respective govern
ments showed that when both armies
had reached the James, on June 10, the
number of Grants army that had been
nut hors du combat was III 600.
Up to the same date, the number OF
Lees men who had been put Lors du
combat was 1900. 500 .raaaI
The two armies then met In front OF
Petersburg.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
RtS

In Fluvanna County, on the Slst ultimo,
Mr.. DAVID S. FARRAR- His loss will be
felt by the whole community, for he was an
energetic, public spirited business man, up
right IN every relation OF life. one who pro-
fessed and pacticed the religion OF Christ,
five little children to lament his death.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
BENJAMIN ROSE

OFFERS for sale at his new Brick
OStore, Dry Goods (iroceries, Ready
Clothing Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c. He,
has Bakery connected with his Store and
is prepared TO furnish Bread and Cakes of
all sorts and of the best make.
All kinds of Country Produce taken in OK
change for goods.
r,ril u IAliS
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
EXECUTORS NOTICE .

A LII persons having claims against
"A the estate OF Robert King, (of Orange
County,) deceased, will send them, properly,
authenticated, to the undepslgned; and all
persons indebted, to the estate will. please.
make prompt payment, as 1t is desirable thab
the business of the estate should be closed as
SOON rs possible.
pAN u! a g. b. EEwwlITNG;} Executors
May % lS6S-lm. of Robert King, decd.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
NEW SPRING GOODS

JUST received to-day a lot of bcauti-
y full Prints, and variety of Notions which
] Will sell low for Cash,
March l3 1863 i. w. KINCHELOE.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-06-12
FOR SALE.

EUR SAAEa
JUST received, one chest extra Green
Tea. Still on hand Extra Portorico SUI.
gar, at 10 cents per pound; one box nico
Cheese; one case extra French Brandy, for
medicinal purpOses-all sold cheap for cash .
January 10, 1868. SNOWDEN YATES.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-18
Christmas at LypHOn.

The Sabbath School connected with the
Free Baptist Church at Lyndon Center.
are making preparations to celebrate the
forthcoming Christmas on quite an eX-
tended scale. Besides the usual exercises
by the children. of declarations, speak
in" OF dialogues. music. &C.. Christmas
Tree VIII be prepared. and will, without
doubt. form an attractive feature of the
nOunced. by his agent or otherwise. that
sometime during the evening. the chill
dren's friend and benefactor. s.Santa
Claus will make his appearance person.
flied, and deal with a liberal hand from
his baskets 1ull OF good things for the lit
tie ones. As it is intended especially as
the children's festival. and designed for
their benefit and pleasure, il is proposed
that the small admittance tee of 25c. for
adults. and Zoe. for children under Is
years at age, be asked. the fund to be ap-
propriated tor the chi!drens benefit in en-
largin@ the :. ). library. One year ago
the school was liberal enough to open
wide its doors. and welcome all TO free.
and, think. very good entertainment:
now. it is hoped and expected that the
same generosity will be extended toward
item. and their endeavors be 50 far APP
preciated as to be literally patronizcd and
enjoyed. INCOG.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-18
Billiards..

\ billiard war is progressing at u.
Johu>burv. A saloon keeper has oeeh
fined 500. but refuses to SMUT up snoP'
Cnnsi, erohIe ceelinr exists on both side.
Montpelier Freeman.
The Freeman goes to strange source
Tor its 81. bloomsbury news. Inc iac'S "I
the case are something as follows: n pc
tition signed by many citizens OF the place
Vas presented to tie selecimen. asklh :
them TO close the billiard rooms III thl>
illage, aud the proprietor was n'lliIed oy
TIA an Ia discontinue the same. Inc rooms
were kept open, however. until flehd oil
the I.iilil.d hall keeper bcasted III ii pus-
lie ne wspaper that the authorities dare moi
shut him up. when the selecimen got ihelI
backs up. aud the consequence Is DOH
billia,d halls are closed, asi the proprie
tor promises to leave town if further pros
ecution is stared.