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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

| find not few earnest Republicans
in public life Responding over tn pros
poets of the consumation of the 18th
amendment to the Constitution. Doug
IFaHach.
1t is said in republican circles that
the Committee on Reconstruction, sew
en- against five, will early this week re-
port back the bill reassembllng the or
iginal Georg u Legislature, imposing
the test oath qualification, and declared
the expulsion of the colered members
void.
The encounter between Generals
Farnsworth and Logan of Illinois. in
the House yesterday was like an en-
counter between two powerful rams. -
There was Il dismal crash of skulls, but
no possibility of a large expenditure of
brains. Gin. Commercial, (Republicdn.)
NEGRO CLERKs.-Miss Louisa Slade,
daughter of the late Ii. NJ. Slade, stew
ard at the White House under Mr..
Johnson, was appointed OIL the Dad
of May 1868, and Miss Emma V. Brown
was appointed to similar position on
the Nth of July, 1865. Both of them
still hold their positions, and are spoK-
en- of as efficient clerks. Salary, 5000.
Wash. Star.
The unexpected removal of Govern
or Wells, of Virginia by General Stone
man has been the subject of much com.
ment to day, and various opinions nave
been expressed : But with the axcep-
ton of the most extreme Radicals, no
one seems to think that Stoneman has
done any great wrong. The Wells
cleak in Richmond has already sent
kilograms to the President asking the
reversal OF Stoneman's order, and his
friends here say II he is not renstatcd
he will be defeated in the coming Cam
vass. -Washingsontelegran-Bdh.S San.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
THE NEW POSTAGE STAMPS.

The printing of The new postage
stamp is rapidly progressing at the es-
adjustment of the N ational Bank N ote
Company in this city. The printing is
done under the supervision of several
officers of the Post Office Department
at Washington specially detailed for
that purpose, and no ''proofs" or
''spoiled Sheets" are Flowed to be TAX
Ell or carried away by any body-not
even by the employees of the Bank
Note Company. A large quantity OF
the new postage stamps have been fur
nished the New York post-office, but
only those tor two cents have as yet
been sold to the public, the old stock OF
other grades not having been exhaust
ed, and the new ones can be sold when
none OF the old style remain on hand.--
". 7. Herald
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
STATE NEWS.

A scheme for establishing a paper
mill at LyDchburg is on foot.
Rev. Minton Thrift died i'll Peters
burg on Friday, aged so.
Mr.. Paul r. Hambrick has been APP
pointed Inspector of Schools Tor the
Southern portion of Virginia.
A negro burglar was shot and in
stantly killed Monday night in The act
of breaking into Il grocery store near
Fortress Monroe.
The colored people of Lynchburg
talk of establishing military school.
Only talk.
The Spottswood Hotel in Richmond
has been bought by Col. Darlington of
the Exchange.
We regret to hear of the painful IN
disposition of John @. Meem Esq, at
his Mount Airy estate, i'll Shenandoah
county.
The CulpePer Observer says that no
better appointment could lave been
made than that of MIR. Shackeltord who
is one of the Circuit Judges.
Gen. Wickham it is said, belongs to
the Wells wing of the Radical party
that being now considered the extreme
Radical portion-and, of course, " lex.
ham is there.
The man who recently went into n
lecture room in Charlestown w. Val.
in state of nudity, has been notified
to qrit the place. He refuses. Some
thing else may possibly follows
On last Sunday evening. a negro man
named Henry Monroe living near Var
rehtoh 81 ....s.lon. nilled his step-child
) about two years old, by choking i. to
, death with large pieces Of bread,
GA memoir of the Assassination oil
Henry Rives Pollard. Prepared by
his brother Edward A. Pollard >. is
the title OF a pamphlet which has just
appeared i'll Lynchburg.
/ The removal OF Burgess, the Mayor
of Petersburg. is said to be blow en-.
! tirely unexpected. Gen. Newberry
appointed lh his place, an ex-Federal
officer, it is said will be acceptable te
the people of Petersburg.
The General Superintendent of va.
I r.ous railroads in the State were il
4 consultation in Richmond, last week OF
: important matters concerning theil
:, roads. Mr.. Yandegritrepresented tho
. o. A. & NJ. road. a
: 1t is stated that Mr.. John J. Purvis
|. lately appointed clerk of the county
: court of Campbell, will take the oath o
! Office and transfer all the duties of the
: office to Colonel John d. Alexander
! the late incumbent. Lynch. Republican
. The circus which left here under
something ola cloud, was even more
unfortunate in Bristol. Tn fac. we ar,
: told it played out entirely in that place
: Everybody got drunk, not more than ;
, hundred people attended the exhibition
! and several sharp fights between tht
a circus people were occasions of grea
' scandal and lamentation. Lyaohburs
Republican.
The Warrenton Index says: 'sCol
: w. W. Payne bought at public auc sior
on last Monday, $40 acres of the land
: lately in the occupancy OF A. Meyer, ly.
4 ing at the mouth of Carriers Run, neal
9 Waterloo, for which he pays $40 pei
e acre. Commissioners Rice w. Payne
. and Eppa Hunton, sold on Monday lasj
/ the tract of land at Catlett's Station
$ owned by II. X. Hughlett. containing
E about 200 acres. to Chas. f. Whltlock
OF Richmond, at $50 per acre.
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FREDERICKSBURG AND ORANGE RAIL
ROAD.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March 31.-The
construction of the Fredericksburg and
g ordonsville railroad was commenced
to-day 1t this point, and the prospects
al e that it will be speedily completed
to its terminus at Charlottesville, via
Orange Courthouse. This. by the laws
of Virginia, will be tae ruling road to
tide water tor heavy traffic to Eastern
ports from the West and Southwest t. =
The work is under Tie charge of IL. II.
Wainwright, of Philadelphia, assisted
by Colonel w. w. TAYLOR, of Baltimore,
as chief engines. telegram to National
IrtetliJencei'.
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0afi6f Wirainiatt.
NEWSPAPER LAWS.

Postmasters are required to give notice by
letter whea subscriber does not take his
pe per from the office; and give the reason
for its nat being taken. Negleeting to do so
makes tpostiaasterr esponsibleto the pub
.asher Tor the payment.
= Any person who takes a paper regularly
from the postoffice, whether he has subscribe
ed or not, is responsible for the payment OF
the subscription.
ia person ordering his paper discontinued
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continue to send it until payment is made
and collect the whole amount, whether it is
taken from the office or not.
The courts have decided that refusing &c
take paper and periodical from the post
office, or removing and leaving them uncall
ed for, is prtnta facte evidence of fatentlona
fraud
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
THE CE NsUs.

Between forty and fifty Presidents,
vice. Presidents, Secretaries, and ac-
tuaries of various life insurance compa-
MES have represented in writing to
Congress hat the Information re-
s2ecting population and mortality to
be collected in connection with the
ninth decennial of the United States
that of lS70-should be as accurate and
complete as possible. They would ur-
gently represent that. in their opinion,
the taking of the census i'll one day,
facilitated by the prior distribution of
schedules to be carefully filled up by
the householders aud others. will prove
not only economical, but will conduce
to the desired completeness and aecu-
raey in the returns. They also ask
that the census be placed in the charge
of a man who appreciates the impor-
lance OF accurate statistics.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02

old, were ravished last week in Penn
sylvania by negro "bl&ck as the ace
of spades" The county paper de-
scribes the mode in which the negro
succeeded, chronicles his arrest, and
winds up in these remarkable words.
On Sunday last the child first attack
ed was taken to the jail, and among 9TH
er prisoners pointed out Adams as the
one who had violated her person. There
is not the least doubt the prisoner is the
guilty criminal, and we hope the re-
maindei of his natural life may be spent
within The boundaries OF the peniten-
tiary.
What cruel, nay uAfeeeling "hope.
Why not "hope" the negro ''may spend
the remainder of his natural lite within
the boundaries of" the Executive NAH
sion at Washington
yenable is so happy with his "paw-
paw" we wonder he does'n try the pa
pa. That's the true "udder way
Don't pooh-pooh it, George.
We haven't heard from Brady on the
Walker movement. We never take
ground till we hear from Brady
Wertenbaker of Charlottesville hal
made for Gen. Grant box of cigar
which light up of their own accord will
indignation whenever The tenure-of-of
flee Law is mentioned,
Persons who have had peace or see
any signs of it, are politely requested t
report at theA White House without de
lay.
So Edinborough is married We'll
"Ad" what do you think ofit?
There is one thing abou. the Nativ
Virginian which we don't like.
, never quotes from any paper tbs
doesn't quote fromit. Isn't there sol
of littleness in this?
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.


TN She County Court of OraLge,
Il Ann G.. Understanding,
AGAINST
Francis ]. Sanders and James L. Robinson,
Administrators of Robinson G. finder, IIy-
dia Jane, Thomas L. and Champe H. Tin
dcr-Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from decree of December %, 1867 -
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that it be referred to one of the Commission
ers of the Court to take, state and settle the
following accounts list. An account of the
administration of the said Sanders and Ro
binson upon the estate of the said Robinson
G. finder, deceased. End, 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 c.. Tinder deceased,
by a notice published for four successive
weeks in the Native weeks in the Native
Virginian, a newspaper published at Orange
G. H.. notifying them to produce their
claims with proof before him on or before q
day named therein, and warning them II
their claims are not SO produced and proven
they will be debaIred from all interest i'll the
distribution of said estate.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Letters on business should be adj
dressed invariably to Bagby & Stofer.
The editor lives in the country, and
from ill-heath or other causes is. fire.
qucntly absent from the village for days
and even weeks at time.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
THE CABINET.

A late number of Harper's Weekly
contains,the likeuesses of three members
of Gen Grants cabinet. Fish1ooks like
a refined Irish drayman; Boutwell, APP
pears to be very weak edition of John
Esten Cooke; while Creswell is to all
intents a Blood Tub IN broad cloth.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
APPOINTING NTS OF CIRCUIT COURT
JUDGES.

General Stoneman has appointed the
following Judges
ID Judicial Circuits. S. Weisiger,
vice L. r. Chamblss.
9th Circuit.-E. *. Snead, Vice e.
X. Pitts, transferred to 1st district.
9th Circuit.-Alfred Morton, vice j o.
seph Christian.
9TH Circuit. Charles III. Bramhall,
vice John A. Merideth, removed.
Sth Circuit John Page, vice John
Critcher removed.
9th Circuit Westall Wiloughby, vice
II, w. Thomas, removed.
10th CircHit. Henry Shackleford,
vice Egbert r. Watson, removed.
llth Circuit.-David Fultz, vice Hugh
W. She fey. removed
18th Cireuit.-Zeph Turner, vice j.
L. Harris, removed.
18th Circuit. Edmund Pendleton,
vice Richard Parker, removed.
18th Circuit. G.. Taylor, vice
Il, M. Hudson, removed.
10th Circuit. John w. johnson, vice
John A. Campbell, removed,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
lEP Greedy gives the following ad

lEe Greedy gives the following ad-
vice to Tilted woman who contemplate
bringing suit for breach of promise.
A deserted damsel instead of bringing
her action may say go Wretched
man be happy il you can but when
you join that gay and festive throng,
and other eyes than mine look love to
yours, remember that your own perfid-
ious VOWS, the lying utterance of your
serpent tongue, the empolsoned honey
OF your periured lips that moon, that
walk, that declaration sweet /; the kiss
that first you otlered-dream of these
until the periured brain no longer think
and madness kindly comes to your re.
lief, &C., &C., Sc. !" What man of the
least susceptibility would not rather
pay moderate damages than receive a
blasting, nine times whitening curse
Ike this ?"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02
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! FOOD FOR THE HAIR.


A FOOD FOR THE HAIR.
THIS preparation is intended solely
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out of the HAIR and renewing its growth, by
producing a healthy action in the scalp. II
makes no pretentions to restoring grey hair
to its original color, or to curing hereditary,
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grey hair result from diseased state of the
hair bulbs or roots Not receiving the pro-
Per nourlshmeht, the pigment contained
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All that is claimed for Sancoma is that 1t
CURES DISEASES OF THE HAIRi
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We confidently recommend the Sancoma
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MeSsrs. Latham brothers.
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When harsh parent forces her daugh-
ter to marry rich fellow whom She
does not love, why is the victim like
General Stonema
Because she is S0ld-deqr. Would
like to hoar from Bagby. Enquirer.
Make few more puns of this sort,
and you will BIO the solejee' OF the uni
verse,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02

fE39 After the adjournment of the
Walker meeting, which was held in the
Capitol Square last week, Lewis Lind
say, negro, took the stand and made
one of his most inflammatorv harangues,
He said the white man had the negro
down for two hundred years; but that
now the negro leaS non on top. The4 had
in their hands the chains and naanaoleS 10Th
lohich the lclite man had Kept the negro
bound for SO long, and they intended to put
them on The 1phite man, and to make him
grodn, and sleeat, aud '0Ork, before they
loere done Nth him. lie said General Grant
krlelo something about tanning, and evoald
help them to tan the aohite man until his sIi,,
lodS as blaek and tough as theirs. lie was
so violenC that Fields'C ook had to inter-
fere to check him. Violent as he usual
ly is, he outdid himself in his express
sions of rancor and venom against hte
men OH this occasion.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-02

ZIP Senator Sprague, heretofore an
extreme Radical, in the course of a late
speech. said this about the late rebellion
so-called.
~ for one, in looking back upon the
past history Of this country-and the
people, whatever the philosophers may
say, will como to the same conclusion
have come to believe that your war
has not been won for the liberties of
any class of people your war that you
have just partially concluded has had
no high virtuous principle at the bottom
of Is. 1t has had simple contentious
for power. for place, and for occupation
commencing here IN this body, and
permeating throughout the country.
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n 7. IOUII " co.
Liberty Mills, Va, February II, 1869.
BARBouRsvILLE, Va January Q, 1869.

BARBoURsvILLE, VA.y January 9, 1869.
take great pleasure i'll recommending
the farmers of Virginia the implements con-
structed by a. p. Routt Il Co. Mr.. Routt is
my countyman and neighbor, and / have
had ample opportunity of testing his skill rs
a mechanic and his untiring energy in his
laudable efforts to satisfy the community
with well-constructed and efficient imple-
ments. L. JOHNSON BARBOUR.
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aal ,lrriGi.

In ST. Thomas's Church, at this place, ON
the 10Th instant. by the Rev L. Nj. Carson,
Mr. WILLIAM PASCOE, to Miss EMMA j.
RICHARD S0N-all of this county.
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NJ nVV sSTCp CEx..
BOOTS AND SHOES.
SPRING AND SUMNER TRADE, 1869.
King Street. IA

Gf3....=s... MahS SaFeel.. "a Il
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THE subscriber has now on hand and
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Boys and youths calf and kip Shoes of ev-
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Ladies', and Misses calf, goat, morocco
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Also COOL stock of goods suitable for
country merchants, to which we invite their
attention. w. b. WADDE9.
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Con- sIs9IoSER's OFFICE, ORANGE c. HI
1910 = Z

March 81, 1862
Notice is hereby given to all parties inter-
ested. that have appointed Thursday the
10Th day of Apri, 1869, as the time, and my
office at Orange G. II. rs the place, for taking
the foregoing accounts at which time and
place the creditors of said Robinson G. Tin
der are notified to pro luce their claims with
proper proof before me, otherwise they will
be debarred from all interest in the assets of
said estate. w, w BURGESS, C. o. &C.. s
ADril z lS69-it
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1869. SPRING IMPORTATION. 1868.
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March 5, Is69.-3m.
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MR. A. HOPKINS. has this day form
All cd partnership with Joel Miller, (the
former sole proprietor ri the Piedmont Land
name and style of Miller & Hopkins.
This firm will devote all their energies to
the development of this section by the sale
of lands, believing that To be the only man.
ner in which prosperity will be assured to
u.s. and while their own interest is certainly
in view, they believe that interest depends
upon the general prosperity of the country,
and promise that its development shall be
paramount in the exercise of their infu-
ence and energies. Our object is not tempo
rary success, but we hope by q wide system
of advertising and correspondence to build up
an office, that Wilt not only be of advantage
to us, but to the country generally We IN
tend to visit the North with statistics and
endorsements and canvass the fn1llng re-
gions. We shall publish letters ana 1n1or-
nation in regard to The country, not only IN
the country paper of the North, but in the
leading city Journals. We VIII very soon
complete arrangements to have the country
visited by leading journalists, by scientific
and practical farmers. who Will aid us IN
bringing into notice most prominently our
section.
We have seen the rapid prospect
grass country over ell othe"~ 10y of a
know from loeat'-- ~. sections, and we
partie"'~ ....on, soil aud climate, thi:
..4,.r section Is destined to be thiclxly
settled and highly prosperous. II shall bt
our effort to hasten that day. All that W,
! ask ~ tnat lands for sale shall be registered
| at our once, Win accurate descriptions. W.
| will visit each place so registered, in ordel
that we may be able to represent it fully t
| our customers.
We invite all persons who desire to SELL t.
call on u.s. examine our correspondence and
ability to do so. See our terms, and compar,
with any and all other Agencies.
| Persons DESTROYS of having their farn
placed in our hands, can have the same at
| tendeded TO by calling at the office ofthe Ma
tive Virginian.
MILLER & HOPKINS.
Office Waverley Hotel, Culpeper C. H., Va
| Aril 9 1852
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He- Judge r. c. L. Moneure, and
John A. Herndon, will resume the
practice Of law in fredericksburg.