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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
INDEBTEDNESS TO EEwsPAPERs,

The Repository, published IN e ham,
bersburg, Pennsylvania, has the fol-
lowing, which we publish, it is as appli-
cable in Virginia as in PENNSYLVANIA ::
"Our currant expenses alone are
large, and they must be paid in cash. =
Paper, labor, ma terials. aud everything
that goes into the printing business are
cash. That is the memorable rule of
the trade. Jobblng, Advertising and
Subscription take the liberty of claim
ing very long credits, which, though
quite satisfactory to customers and
Subscribers, is inclined to bring news
paper men to grief. We make an
earnest appeal TO all who are indebted
to us. to give this notice favorable at
teation. We are pledged to furnish a
good newspaper, and do satisfactory
work In all branches of our business, ii
our claims are promptly paid. If they
are not it is useless to do SO. If we
send out bills they are often regarded
as unwelcome and sometimes offensive
intruders. 1t is not SO in any other
business. 1t should not be in this.
Those who object to receiving the little
npleasantness" can avoid them by
calling at our Office, or remlttin@ ~
mail, the amount of their bills. Sub
scribers in arrears can easily determine
what they owe us by reference to the
slip on their paper, which gives the
date TO which 1t has been paid"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
'ERE's YER FOIEE PEACE.


The n. Y. correspondent ofthe Phil
adelphia Ledger, under date April l.,
writes as followsi
A very blue day in financial and bust
ness circles. Money was harder to get
than ever, even ut the prevailing cnor-
nous rates OF interest. Think of call
loans at 8 0per cent, in gold; curren-
cy per cent, with added commissions
OF lie, Il, 3-l6, snd finally Il per cent,
on Government securities; on railway
and other collsterals, Il, d and y per
cent, In addition to the legal rate, cur
rency.
The merchants are beginning to feel,
and, IN some instances, to succumb to
the squeeze which exacts 10 a II per cent,
for the best commercial paper. The
failure OF the we'll. known house OF l..
d b, Curtis, importers of British and
continental goods, is announced. they
have been in the business for nearly
half a century, and their misfortune
therefore. creates a sensation.
This, then, is the promised peace !
| What does it mean! 1t means that the
money and whiskey rings are bringing
Grant to his knees. He will rise again.
See If he does mt.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
GARRETT DAVIS ON THE NIesER.

Wilson of Mass, urged DAVIS to be
introduced to the negro Lieutenant
Governor Of Louisiana, who was then
on the floor of the Senate.
"Do come" implored Wilson, In his
biandest tone; ''he is good Southern
man, though his color is little dark;
and yOn might as we'll become acquaint-
ed with him now as wait until ne Is sent
here to the Senate by the State OF
Louisiana" mo, SIR" sternly re.
sponded the diminutive but inflexible
Lentuckiln; 81 want no introduction.
Not that l have any objection to. The
Niger, for no man will extend him
more protection than will when he is
in his proper place. don't blame him,
either, for being here on this floor; but
blame those who introduced him. You
know well enough, Wilson, this is a
piece of ostentatious humbug; but ri
be no party to it," and saying so the
immortal Garrett turned on his heel
and left,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

LICENCED REAL ESTATE BROKERS,
CULPEPER c. H.. VA.
MIR. a. HOPKINS, has this day form
A'A cd a partnership with Joel Miller. 1.-THE
former sole proprietor of the Piedmont Land
Agency at Culdeper Court HouseD under the
name and style OF Miller 4 HOPKINS
This firm Will devote all their energies to
tile d YelGpment OF this section by the sale
Of lands, believing that 10 be the only man
nef in which prosperity will be assured to
US, and while their own interest il certainly
in view, they believe that interest depends
upon The general prosperity of the coantry
and promise that its development shall be
paramount in the exercise of their infiu-
ence and energies. Our object is not tempo
rary success, but we hope by a wide system
OF advertising and correspondents to build up
an office, that Will not only be of advantage
to US, but TO the country generally. We in
tend 10 visit the Moth with statistics and
announcements and canvass the farming re-
gions. We shall publish letters and infor-
inatien in regard to the country, not only in
thecountTy paper of the North but in the
ieadins city Journals. We will very soon
complese arrangements to have the country
visited by leading journalists, by sciestific
AID practical farmers. who Will piu as in
bringing into notice most prominently cur
section.
We have seen the rapid prosperitv of 81
grass country over all other sections, and we
know from location, soil and climate, this
particular section is destined TO be thickly
settled and highly prosperous. II shall be
our EFFORT to hasten that day. All that we
ask Is that lands for sale shall be registered
at our once, with accurate descriptions. We
Win WISH each place so registered, in order
that we may be able to represent il fully to
our customers.
we invite all persons who desire to SELL to
call on US, examine our correspondence and
aoil1tyt to do so. See our terms, and compare
with any and all other Agencies.
Persons DESTROYS of having their farms
placed in our hands, can have the same at
tendeded to by calling at the office of the Ma
tive Virginian.
MILLER & HOPKINS.
Aril 2 1852
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
RIsHoP HOPKINS ON RELIGIOUS PA
. pERS,

A story is told of Bishop Hopkins,
of Vermont, which has never yet got
into type. but is a good illustration of
the estimation in which religious news
papers were held by that eminent cler-
gyman. He called on the Harpcrs, in
New York, one day, lighted a good ci-
gar, took up dozen numbers OF Punch
and took his ease as kindly as Falstaff
at his inn. One ofthe Harper brothers
brought dozen religious exchanges
and asked him ii he would not like to
take them home to read on Sunday.
"Oh, Harper!" exclaimed the old
divine, show could you Here | am,
with this fine cigar and this genial
Punch at peace with all the werld, feel
ing good-natured and thinking well of
my fellow creatures. But If | should
read those papers, should soon get
irritatsd and cross, and disgusted with
human nature. No l don't want
them"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
MILITARY,
Ho'Rs. FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT, \
Gr.rr IN Nrurr~r.

Hons. FIRST MILITARY DIsTRIcT,)
STATE or VIRGINrA,
RICHMOND VA, April 4, 1859.
!. The following order is published
for the information Of all interested
Hons. OF THE ARNY,)
AJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WAsHISGToE, March 81, 1869,
Special Orders No.15. rs5.a
...eafa- [Extract.l
IA. BY direction Of the President Of
the United States, Brevet Major Gem
eral A.. s. Webb, U. 8. A.. is assigned
to command the First Military District
according to his brevet Of Major Gener-
NJ. lntil the arrival Of Brevet Major
General Candy, to relieve him. lie
will accordingly rersir to Richmond
without delay.
BY command of General sherman
(SIgned) Il. ID. rOWNSEND,
A A. u. gi
2. In compliance with the above or
der, the undersigned assumes command
OF the First Military District. created
BY act of Congress, passed March End,
1867.
ALEXANDER 8. WEBB,
Brevet Major General. u. s. A.
General Webb's first act upon assu-
ming command of this Military District
was to 9romulgste the following order
reinstating Gov. II. ii. Wells
HoR's. FIRsT MILITARY DISTINCT.
STATE OF VIRGINIA,
RlcHMoND, Va, Apri! I'd, 1889
Rpecial Orders No. 66.
Extract
3. The duties and powers OF the pro-
yisional Governor of &rginia, are here
by re-devolved upon Il. Fl. Wells,
the present Provisional Governor.
By command of Brevet Major Cen
ersl Webb;
S. F. CHALFIN,
Assistant Ajutant General.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

Up lfvirginia were tomorrow made
polit .cally flee, in what condition are
her citizens to receive it? Are we max
ing such arrangements that our bust
ness prosperity shall date from the hour
OF our political regeneration? What
will it profit, to have the incubus of po-
litical disability removed, when we suf-
fer our material resources to take care
Of themselves?-Lyach. Republican.
The writer seems to think that laws,
good or bad, have no effect upon the
material prosperity of a people. As
we'll say that physical laws have naught
to do with vegetable and animal growth.
But, friend let not your heart be
troubled about Degeneration" Your
children's children may behold Virgin
ia "politicaliy Free" You yourself vii
be blessed with no such speeta ale,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
THE LEGAL FARCE.

We have heard of a great many things
In the temple of Themis in these latter
days -snch as Governors practiciug law
IA Judge sharing with pet attorneys
in the tees OF clients, Sc. but the way
in which lawyer Beach put through
Wells, Bond u Co., before CoMfnis-
sioner Chahoon. rather takes tile shine
of anything we've seen or Ieard tell
of.
Note the points
These grave dignitaries were former
~ charged by aflidayits with felonious-
ly violating the laws of the United
States. The United States Attorney
was notified and his presence request
ed. In the first instance, he declined
coming. The prosecuting parties en-
ployed other counsel, who took the nee
essary preliminary steps to vindieate
the majesty of the laws again the Off
Ger of the Government WAS appealed
to to perform his duties.
AT last he came, and his first act was
to dismiss the counsel alrC ady engaged
protesting that he was competent
alone to conduct The case. That pro-
ceeding excited suspieion-wheth er
well or lll-tounded, ID for others that
lie Was in the Ring, and while pretend
lug to defend the Government Was the
| freud of the accused.
His next step was that the case be
continued or account Of the absence OF
y material witness. This looked well ,
it indicated a disposition to investigate
the truth. hut in short time he chang
ed his ground, and although the materia
toitneSS was still absent, lie consented
to go into the trial. The aggrievcd
parties vehemently protested but in
vain.
The next day telegram was recelv-
ed stating that the material tcitness
would certainly be present tho next
morning. The examination of other
witnesses was continued for awhile
when suddenly the United States At
torney announced that he TOOK upon
himself the responsibility of dismissine
the case. The defence feebly protest
Ell the commissioner readily assented
and il stands a mooted point for all
time whether Wells, Bond and Dudley
did or did not lurloin letter of Sam.
uels and Allen. These last swear pos
itiYely to the fact--and their is no evi.
dence on record to rebut their allega.
ton.
If the United States Attorney acted
in the interest of the accused, he bung.
lie d shamefully, and hopelessly com
mtted his friends.
"Bu: has the Government no friends ?
is an inquiry which some people ar,
simple enough to make.-Richmon
Wild. et
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
WADE INCITEs THE NEGROES TO WAR
UPON THE RICH MEN OF THE NORTH.

The following Is an extract from the
Hon. Benjamin +. Wade of Ohio, in
reply to an address of the National Elk
ecatiye Committee of Colored Men -
"But in my judgement, much more re-
mains to be done (; for can never be-
lieye Government perfect while 1T is
possible for one man to appropriate the
ayails oil the labor of thousands, while
those that perform the labor pine away
their life in poverty and restitution, or
TO monopolize an unlimited extent oil
Gods earth to the exclusion of others.
These ev Is are yet to be corrected. and
may not expect that you who have
been SO lately emancipated from the
70 ,lest oppression and injustice will
take the lead in these great and neces-
sary re forms Z"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

lBs A negro in prison at Helena,
Ark, has confessed that Gen. Hihdman
was shot by one oia gang OF nine blacks
who had formed a plot to burn the town
OF Helena.
One of the number seeing Hmdman.
sitting at window, leveled musk ct
at him and fired. killing him. The 9TH
ers becoming frightened, fled and abaE-
doned the plot toburn the town. Five
OF the nine have been arrested, and are
now in Jail.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
aRANT-srAUEToN vINpIcAroR.

Perhaps the very best comment on
the inaugural of President Grant which
came under our eye was that in the
Stanton indicator. We clipped of
the end of 1t and saved it. Here it is:
As a whole the inaugural must be uu-
satisfactory to thinking men of all par
ties. We confess that we arise from its
perusal with little hope OF :he restora-
ton of peace and prosperity to the coun-
try from the administration OF Presi-
dent Grant, and reluctantly incline to
the opinion that Congress will continue
to be President for the next four years.
We do not give up Grant, tho We are
shaken. The American people gave
him up many times when he lay before
Vicksbnrg, and again before Petersburg
and Richmond. But he eventually dis
appointed both friend and foe. He is
obliged by the laws of human nature to
war against the Senate till one or the
other succumbs entirely. But he is not
one of the succumbing kind.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

tDP The fredericksburg and Cor
louisville Railroad is at last begun. and
We hope in spite of the croaker-, to see
it speedily completed. Notwithstand-
ing the failure to receive on last We'd
nesdey tine day the work was COM
meneed) the picks, shovels, barrows &c.
purchased III Baltimore, the grading
has progressed fast efficiently, and hy
Tomorrow night will be ready for the
rails as far as Howason's Mill. The
force is i creased daily, and the super
intendent,, we hear, knows how to
work faster and better ia railroad man
says) than he ever saw When the
cars come in some terrapin unbellevers
will begin to hope that the road will be
buil..-FrederickSjeTg.N einS ..f.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
TO THE EDITOR OF THE N. Y. HERALD,

You deserve great deal of credit for
the active interest you displayed in ex-
posing the crimes committed on the
emigrant ship, Foster. But why is it
that you have been silent in your edi-
torial columns in regard to the far
greater crimes committed at the Sailors
"Snug Harborg" How was the matter
hushed ups Editorially, the Tribune
took no notice either of the Foster or
the Harbor,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
COM1IJSsIONER'S NOTICE.

TN the County Court Of OraLge,
L Ann g. Tinder-Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Francis j. Sanders and James l.. Robinson
Administrators of Robinson c. finder. Ly-
dia Jane, Thomas Il. and Champe II. Tin
dcr-Defendants,
IN CITANCERY.
Extract from decree of December %, 1867 -
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that 1t be referred to one of the Commission
ers OF the Court to take, state and settle the
following accounts:--lst. An account of the
administration of the said Sanders and Ro
binson upon the estate of the said Robinson
Z. finder, deceased. 2nd, An account of
debts and demands outstanding against the
estate of the said Robinson G. finder, decd;
but before taking the said accounts said
Commissioner shall convene all the credi-
itors Of said Robinson G. finder, deceased
by a notice published for four successive
weeks in the Native weeks in the Native
Virginfan, newspaper published at Orange
G. FL. notifying them to produce their
claims with proof before him ON or before
day named therein, and warning them If
their claims are not so produced and proven
they will be declared from all interest in the
distribution of said estate.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
AN EARLY APPLICATION,

Mr.. Samuel Miller of Lynehburg has
left Two Millions of dollars to found a
female orphan asylum in Albemarle
county. 1t will be a big thing on the
Ragged Mountains. We have applied
to Mr.. Robert Beaver to use his infu-
ence in obtaining for us the position of
Ninety seventh Door-knob Rotten
stoner. and we hope we may get 1t.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
A POOR RULE THAT WONT WORK BOTH
WAYS.

A man i'm town of Loudoun county
the other day, caught carpet-baggor
who had stolen money from his drawer.
He took him to the nea rest Justice; but
found that the Justice was out of office.
In fact he could find no officer either
to arrest or to punish, or to take charge
of his prisoner. Thinking as there was
no punishment for larceny, there could
be none for assault and battery, he gave
the fellow a beating and kicked him
ctsan out of town.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
NEW @ToCEx.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
SPRING AND SUMNER TRADE, 1883.
14........King Street,....."..7A

TIL f subscriber has now ON hand and
Il can afford to sell at prices to suit the
times, one of the largest and best assorted
stocks of fine goods for Gentlemen, Ladies'
Misses and Children, and heavy work suita-
BILE for farmers ever before offered for sale in
this market. His long experience in the
trade has enabled him to procure stock
manufactured from the best material and in
the most durable and stylish manner, and
on the most favorable terms, and with such
advantages he can afford to sell as cheap as
the cheapest. All in want will do well to
call at "A King street, Alexandria, before
purchasing. His stock comprises in part
Mems fine calf pegged and stitched Boots
and Shoes,
Mems heavy kip and stitched Shoes, suit
able for farmers.
Boys and youths calf and kip Shoes Of ev-
cry description.
Ladies', and Misses calf, goat, morocco,
kid and lasting Boots of every style and de-
scription.
Also, a good stock of goods suitable for
country merchants, to which we invite their
attention. W. b. WADDEY.
April 3 lS6S-3m.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
SUICIDE OF THE SOUL.

A correspondent of the Wing, writing
from Prince Edward cox ty says
God be thanked, this ro0le old coun-
ty, noted for sobrety, and | will add,
the fearing character of its citizens
has none lam mistaken y who would
for pclf or honor perjure their souls
tor office. This we have been taught to
to believe one Of the greatest crimes a
man can commit. 1t looks like the SUI
icide of the soul, for a man willfully and
calmly to look heaven in the face and
lie. aud proves degree OF deprsvity
disbolical indeed,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
BOSTON COURIER.

We are glad to see this excellent pa
per In new and beautiful suit of ty pc
1t is one of the soundest journals in the
country; witty, too. on occasion. Wit
ness this.
Henry Ward Bcecher is going abroad
again shortly for his health, with purse
OF ten thousand dollars raised by his
pal ishioners. American clergynen
when visiting Europe are said to take 4
vacation TOR their moralsas we'll as their
health
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
HARpER's WEEKLY.

Mr.. Alexander H. Stephens express
ed to us last summer the opinion that
the Weekly was the ablest of all the
Radical papers at the North, the Nation
not excepted. In this opinion we do
not concur, but we have been struck of
late with the fact that the Weekly is
less venomous towards the South than
IN used IN In
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zELL's ENCYCLOPEDIA.

We are indebted 20 the publisher,
Mr.. 4. Elwood Zell, of Philadelphia,
tor Nos. 10 and IL of this very useful
and valuable publication.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ORANGE c. H., |
March 81 1869

Notice is hereby given to all parties inter-
ested: that have appointed Thursday the
10Th day of Apri, 1859, MS the time and my
office al Orange g. Fl. ms the place, for taking
the forcgo'n g accounts, at which time and
place the creditors Of said Robinson C. Tin
der are notified to pro lucs their claims with
proper proof before me, otherwise they will
Jt 80. See6ts f"sfn all interest in the assets of
said estate. W, w BURGESS, c. o. &C.
April . 1863 1T.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

IF We find in the N. Y. Tribune
the following wilful DETECTION from the
perpendicular of veracity:
The mass of our population is az we'll
or better clothed and fed, and other
wise furnished with neeeasarles and en-
joyments, thar they were in years gone
by, when these things cost only hall OF
their present prices.
A still more remarkable and deliber-
ate tocsn Of truth occurs in the sue
ceedihg sentence, to wit:
Indeed, careful review Of the coun-
try's varied fortunes will show that pc
RODS OF very low prices are periods OF
greatly diminished consumption. car
ried even to the extent of serious pri-
Walton, and accompanied with greatly
diminished production; and that the
rule of high prices is marked by &bun-
dance of production.
1t follows, logically, that il there were
no prices at all and things were given
away, genera. stai walton would be the
consequences.