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cannot be prosperous while it is unprospered. Its evils will rebound upon him. Its happiness and reinvigoration cannot be kept from his participation. The restoration of the South to amicable relations with the North, the reorganization of its industry, the reinspiration of its enterprise and thrift, will all redound to the freedmen's benefit. Nothing is so dangerous to the freedmen as an unsettled state of society in the South. On him comes all the spite, and anger, and caprice, and revenge. He will be made the scapegoat of lawless and heartless men. Unless we turn the Government into a vast military machine there cannot be armies enough to protect the freedmen while southern society remains insurrectionary. If southern society is calmed, settled, and occupied and soothed with new hopes and prosperous industries, no armies will be needed. Riots will subside, lawless hangers-on will be driven off or better governed, and a way will be gradually opened up to the freedmen, through education and industry, to full citizenship, with all its honors and duties.

Civilization is a growth. None can escape that forty years in the wilderness who travel from the Egypt of ignorance to the promised land of civilization. The freedmen must take their march. I have full faith in the results. If they have the stamina to undergo the hardships which every uncivilized people has undergone in their upward progress, they will in due time take their place among us. That place cannot be bought, nor bequeathed, nor gained by sleight of hand. It will come to sobriety, virtue, industry, and frugality. As the nation cannot be sound until the South is prosperous, so, on the other extreme, a healthy condition of civil society in the South is indispensable to the welfare of the freedmen.

THE RELIGIOUS REVIVALS.
There are a number of seekers after religion at the Methodist Church in this place. It began on Thursday evening week. Rev. Mr. Hough is the minister in charge.
 
The revival at Kernstown is still in progress. Numbers attend the meetings nightly. The services are conducted by Rev. Mr. March assisted by Revs. Wolfe and Hetrick. On last Sunday thirty-odd members were added to the Methodist congregation at that point. There are about forty mourners at the present writing. 

There is also a revival in progress in the Presbyterian Church at Round Hill. There have been so far thirty-odd converts. The meetings are conducted by the Rev. J. W. Lupton, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Handy, of Orange Court-house, and Rev. Mr. Bedinger, of Halltown. 

There appears to be a great awakening on the subject of religion throughout the Valley, and revivals are reported in Shenandoah and Rockbridge counties. 

ORDERED AWAY.--The companies of 8th United States Infantry on duty at this point for some months, have been ordered to Charleston, South Carolina. There remains but a single cavalry company to keep the "reconstructed" in order.
 
FRUIT.--The fruit in this section has been almost an entire failure  There will be few apples, damsons or plumbs, but an abundance of grapes. The crop of pears will be extremely light, and no peaches.
 
SALE OF CAPON SPRINGS.--It is rumored that Col. Coleman, of Baltimore, has purchased the Capon Springs property for $40,000. He is at present proprietor of the Eutaw House, Baltimore.--Winchester News.

A very imposing ceremony will shortly take place at Paris. The coffin of the Duke of Reichstadt, son of Napoleon I., is to be removed from its Austrian tomb to the Imperial sepulchre, beneath the dome of the Invalides, where his father is entombed. 

A Paris letter states that General Beauregard has declined every offer that has been made him while abroad, and that it is his intention to return to New Orleans as soon as the mission upon which he was sent has been completed. 

Hon. D. W. Voorhees of Indiana, is lying very ill at Terre Haute.


make [[illegivle]] too as have some money to prevent them from going out, and begging that he would do something to assist us, he then said it was a wicked country, not excepting the South itself. He said "let them go."- Now that is a fact and everybody knows it. 

GETTING RID OF THISTLES.--A farmer gives his experience on this subject to a local paper, in urging others to make an effort to destroy the thistles:
 
My farm, a few years ago, was dreadfully infested with them. I effected their destruction by the following plan: I had them mown at this season of the year--i.e., just preceding the development of the flower; this prevents the seed coming to maturity; and it is quite as essential to have them cut again in the autumn, as the stem is then hollow, and by cutting off the top the rain water passes down the tube and rots the root - thus both the seed and the roots are destroyed. I would recommend stubbing up the larger thistles, which are, perhaps, better known in agricultural phraseology as "burs;" in neglect of carrying out this operation, that portion of the stem contiguous with the earth would retain its vitality, and throw out a goodly number of young branches. The knobs or buds should not be in a too far advanced state before the process of cutting is proceeded with, as the fooding properties in the stem continue to succor and support the flower for a considerable time after being detached from the root. 

WHO IS THE NEGRO'S FRIEND? - A few days since a citizen of Richmond having occasion to visit Surry county, met with an old slave in a very destitute condition and almost naked. The negro told him that he had been working for an agent of the Freedmen's Bureau at four dollars per month and his food. He had only received three dollars per month and no rations. His former master went with him to the man, and asked him if he was an agent of the Bureau. The fellow very insolently replied: "Is that any of your business?" The gentleman replied: "It is, sir. This man was once my slave. I have always treated him well, and I don't intend that he shall be imposed upon now." He then produced the negroe's labor contract, drawn up in legal form, and made the man pay the negro what was due him, about seventy dollars. When he returned to Richmond he made complaint of the affair to the authorities, and ye agent has since been discharged. - Dispatch. 

THE RADICALS ALARMED. - The Radicals are more alarmed at the prospect of a political revolution in the Empire State than by any other indications of the day. Prominent politicians from Pennsylvania are here, who express confidence in the election of Clymer as Governor, and they claim a gain in the congressional representations notwithstanding the radical gerrymandering of districts. Intelligence from West Virginia and Illinois is decidedly favorable to conservative gains in the representation of those States. Discreet Radicals begin to look to the effects of a prolonged and irritating sectional and party struggle upon the public peace, and consequently upon the public credit, and advise, as the New York Evening Post does, that in the elections for Congressmen, those who though radical upon other issues, shall be chosen who will admit southern loyal representatives at once.- Correspondence Sun. 

LIABILITY OF HOTEL KEEPERS - INTERESTING TO TRAVELERS.  -The Court of Appeals of Maryland has recently decided an interesting case. The law of Maryland provides that a hotel-keeper may protect himself from liability for "money, plate and jewelry," by requiring his guests to deposit such articles in his care. The proprietor of the Maltby House, of Baltimore, was sued for ninety dollars in money, and the value of a watch, watch-guard, and pocket-book stolen from a guest. The court decided that the hotel-keeper must pay for the stolen articles, saying that a guest must be allowed to keep about him such an amount of money as was necessary for his personal expenses at the risk of the proprietor, and that the other articles must be paid for also, because they were neither "money, plate nor jewelry." 


He has also opened an ICE CREAM SALOON for ladies, and will be prepared to furnish families with the very best kinds of Ice Creams, Lemon Water, etc,. etc., at short notice. 
Give him a call, Please don't ask for credit as it cannot be granted. june9-tf.

D. M. PATTIE
OFFERS his services to the citizens of Warrenton and vicinity as
AUCTIONEER.
He can be found at his dwelling on Culpeper street, or at the "Warrenton House." Letters addressed to him through the Post-office will receive prompt attention. dec2-tf. 

Warrenton Tan Yard. 
WE, the undersigned, have established a Tannery in this place, and call upon our friends and the community, for their liberal support in this enterprise. We are grateful for past patronage, and hope to merit in the future a more liberal support. We keep a stock of [[illegible]] ways on hand, at low prices. We are paying the highest CASH prices for hides and bark. 
ROBERT C. NEWBY,
GEO. H. MARKELL, Jr. 
n11-6m.

W. P. HILLEARY,
(Successor to the Messrs. Spilman & James.) 
WARRENTON, VA., 
RESPECTFULLY invites the attention of the citizens of Fauquier and the adjoining counties, to his large and well selected
STOCK OF
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
GOODS,
consisting of
DRY GOODS;
GROCERIES;
HARDWARE;
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Cloaks, Shawls, &c., &c., in short everything needed or supplied by a country store, all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. 
State money, wool and country produce taken at the highest market price. n11-tf. 

WARRENTON HOUSE,
Main Street, WARRENTON, VA.
I HAVE had this hotel thoroughly repaired and supplied with good furniture. The fare shall be the best the market affords; and none but obedient and polite servants will be employed. 
I have a large stable and ample forage for horses. 
Charges moderate.
mar24-tf. D. M. PATTIE, Proprietor.

A. L. DAVIS,
Corner of Lee & 5th Street, 
Warrenton, Va., 
MANUFACTURER IN TIN SHEET-IRON
AND COPPER-WARE.
HE will keep constantly on hand the above named articles in large quantities. Also, an assortment of COOKING and BOX STOVES.
HOUSE ROOFING and JOBBING, and ROOF PAINTING, done at the shortest notice on terms always reasonable. feb3-ly

O. M. PATTERSON.] [J. T. EDD
THE TIME HAS COME
Goods at Old Prices.
PATTERSON & EDD,
Main Street, Warrenton, Va., 
HAVE just received a large stock of SPRING GOODS, consisting of 
Dry Goods, Groceries, Wooden and Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Liquors of all kinds, &c., &c., &c.
To all of which we respectfully invite the attention of the public, feeling fully assured we can please both in quality and prices. 
The highest Cash price paid for Southern Bank Notes and Country Produce of all description, or taken in exchange for goods.
Persons will do well to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. may19.

BRAMBLE Scythes, Grass Scythes, Sheep Shears, Roger's Scissors, Pocket and Table Cutlery, Molasses Gates, 
With a variety of other new goods, just received, at ROBERTSON'S Hardware Store,
Culpeper Street. 
ap28

Glass, Glass, Glass,
At Manufacturer's Prices. 
I AM selling WINDOW and Show-case glass of all sizes and qualities, by the box, at the manufacturer's card prices. Call and lay in your supplies. D. B. PHILLIPS,
Druggist and Apothocary.
july21. 

Violin and Guitar Strings. 
FINEST Italian and German Strings for Violins and Guitars. D. B. PHILLIPS,
Druggist and Apothecary.
july21. 

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