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So, 1848.1
55“ The following article came to us through one of our
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The Church Authority A Luted. —lt is with regret we learn
that certain Efclesinstical hollies have of late arrayed them-1
selves against the order of the Sons of Temperance. The
Jeffersonian announces that a Church in the vicinity of Griffin
has adopted the high handed measure of requiring one of its
iPSpiembers either to leave his Division oralis Church. And
gfrt, one of the individuals whose Vote helped the Church in
fauestion along to this sagacious decision, had, a few days be.
been seen in the streams in a state of somnolency, mmp.v
the watch that adorned his outer, and plus the wrong kind of
spirit in his inner man.
The circumstances of this case exhibit a stupidity so in
tense that it is only some fellow of infinite jest who can do jus-
Ifte to the subjaot. Not knowing where such a fellow is to be
PBtiiid. we are fain to cry with Mantlet, “Alas, pjto'r Yoriek !
|®tou alone of th v most excellent fancy” couldst discover the
Jpr-oceau meet fora path,to this rampant Eeelesiasticity.—
lyhou alone couldst cogently compel it into that “forest of
■halters'’ of which Horadio speaks when it might discover its
Sfcling garniture. Thou alone couldst minute
distinction between grog an 1 gospel, and reli
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■AMERICAN BAPTIST IJHpPBHIoCIETV.
Ki ANNIVE !tSA R^IeOTING.
’(>l Aitittver:: try t ! ‘b ■ American *a|itist Publiea
society was h i . a this city, on VVcdnlsduy, April 20,
Ctn the Tenth Baptist Church, (Rev. J. (1. Kffnnard’s.)
At 8 o’clockT. M ,-tl.e Pr sident, Rev#Josoph H. Ken
s nanl. took the ehtYr, opened the meeting tl the hymn com-’
I inerenig, “<’■■■ ■!. i :;s j■ i our theeiful'songs,” and lv
I * flag these'. ; * •mid l’salut. Prayer was offered by
[ r. James E. W.-.ah, i Burlington, M. J.
.be Report f die I iard of Managers was Vend by R v.
Thouri iS. Ma! :.i. (.'(.lYospoudhig Secretary.\ Among the
new yilun es i -s :.1 past year were, “Baptisms of the
| .v w Testamen:.'’ ■•’■!moir of Micujah E. WayL” “Morn
ing Thoughts, fir M . -rv Z) ay <’t the Year,” Remington’s
Reasons for b. i.i.nga Baptist, “The Psalmist, with Sup
plement,” Ate- New options were issued of “ Fuller’s
Works,” “Cars’ ‘s mode and Subjects of Baptism,” “Howell
3on Communion, ‘•Biinvan s Pilgrim’s Progress,” “Baptist
Manual,’ Ate. A out 00,900 voimnes were circulated, and
about 5U *UO-t ruets pi inti and; also B,COO copies of the Baptist
Almanac. Fc .irt in iiundr-d stereotype plates were added.
TiieSociety h- g’- ecu colporteurs, laboring in Ten States,
K tliree are Gertians. I welve ministers and ten Sunday
al.o<.t have been aided wiih libraries. One hundred doi
■ lars were remitted to Rev. J. (r. Oncken, for Hungary t and
I grants of books and tracts were made for Oregon, West
f Indies, Africa. France, Assam, and China. Twenty-nine!
]. new life members have been added. The Ruildin” Fund
f amounts to iSl.boU, the interest of which defrays the°reiH ini
$ part. The stock of books, tracts and printed sheets, deduct- 1
mg one-third, the retail price, is worth 87,394 fib The
stereotype plates, Ate. arc worth 85,C75,4. Total, 810,
070.83. 1h hhrary is steadily ~c roasi The j
) tion to the len 1 housand Dollars have reac| , ed ,
•139,52. ■ ’
The following officers were elected for the en-M
|suing year: | :
; President—Rev. Joseph H. Kennard. j.
Vice Presidents—lsaac Davis, David Bart^B^ og< Watt-!’
son, James V\ ilson, W. 11. Turpin. John M. rwk.\’
Corresponding Secretary—Rev. ‘Thomas Sy Malcohv
Depository Agent and Assistant Treasurer—Rev. B>R 1
jLoxley. * \\
A Recording Secretary—C. A. Wilson. /
9 Treasurer—W. W. Keen.
L. K7* The following funds have been received for Indian j
■Missions, viz: • |
V From Georgia Baptist Convention,, 8500 52 .
“ Church at VVuy’s Meeting House, Jeffer
"T* son o unly, Ga., 00 00
|EI Church i t Reedy Creek Meeting House,
F Mai ion comity, Ga 15 00
■ “ Rev. J. W. Stapleton,, 75
■ i W’ W. Hughes, Burke county 0t
■ E. Stokes,. . ‘5 00
*■ Jesse 11. Watson, 1 00
n J. S. Martin,,..-. 1 00
• W. H. Babiy, to constitute Rev. J. Pol-
I hit! an annual member of the Indian
Mission Association, 2 00
8090 27
| V. R. THORNTON, Agent.
10 NA T IONS MADE TO THE LIBRARY OF;
MERCER UNIVERSITY.
J TlieJWorks of Lord Bacon, 2 vols. royal Bvo.. London:- 1
Rom Rev. Otis Smith, Brown wood. j:
Tillotson sS<-rm r s an 1 Rule of Faith, 1 vol. folio; troc<
11 r. M. Ferreb, Lagrange. ■ -i - ;/ii
Cyclopediaoi factory, 1 vol.Svo.: from Mr. M. E. Bucni,
Lagrange. , / |
Lieut. Wilkes Narrative of thet.U. S. Exploiting Exped -
‘lion, svols, royal 8vo.; from Mr. M.-p. Wingfield, Lagrsnge. 1
Etes’ Defence of Negro Slavery, 1 vok 16m0.; from Mr. i
L- Hinds, Lag ranee.
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OC/“The first Saturday and Sabbath in June, is the time
appointed for the dedication of the Baptist .Meeting House
in Atlanta. Brethren are invited to attend, with assurance,
that their presence will afford unfeigned pleasure to the
church and its pastor. This notice is given with the hope
that it may, at least, secure the presence of brethren who
contemplate visiting the up-country about that time.
D. G. DANIELL.
Protracted Meeting in Ist Dist. of the Ebenezer Association.
Friday before 2nd Sunday in July at Ml. Calvary.
“ “ 4th “ “ Stone Creek.
“ “ Ist “ August Richland.
“ “ 2nd “ “ Antioch.
“ “ 3id “ “ Evergreen.
“ “ 2nd “ Sept. Beech Spring.
M A E 5 EE 3 U S>,
On the evening of the 16th instant, by the Rev. L. J. Ro
bert, V. H. Mkhkhvetiier, Esq., of Oglethorpe county,'to
Niss Elizabeth F., daughter of Col. Charles D. Bolton, of
Washington, Ga.
On the Kith inst., by the Rev. W. 11. Stokes, Mr. Star
lin Evans, sen'r to Mrs. Francks Cui.rniTEi;. both of War
ren county, Ga.
i -*• -■*■• - mU .* . 1. . C* . .
oaiiyAiiY,
“ re:ivt*s have their time to fall.
And ilowers lit vuther attlp’ i r:li w uilV !irt;ath,
And slurs to : >■!—hut ;tii,
Tliou liasi ail mniauil’ lor thy mvn. <) death!*’
Died, at his residence in Clarke county, on the 11th ult.,
Francis Jackson,'Esq., in the 36th year of his age.
In the death of this estimable man, not only his family and
friends, but the community of which he was one of the most
upright and worthy members, have sustained a loss which
will long be felt with deep sensibility. Endowed by nature;
with a kind and benevolent heart he was ever ready to aU
b. viate distress, and to supply the wants of the nee ss.'tous.J
The amiable qualities of his character, early won upon the
kind regard of his fellow-citizens, while a sound understand-!
mg fitted him to sustain the public confidence, widen was!
repeatedly manifested in Ins election to offices of honor and!
respectability. During his connexion for several years with
the office of Sheriff, lie was always prompt, faithful and obli
ging ; and his retirement from til • perplexing, and often dif
ficult duties of that station, left him In her in public esteem
than when be assumed them. He was elected to the Repre
sentative brunch f the lust Legislature, in which service he
fully requited the public confidence by a diligent and faith-1
fill attention to his dulies, and an ardent desire to subserve;
the best interests of the people. Modest in his deport
ment, always deferential towards others, liberal in his views,’
whetherof politics or religion, lie treated with the Utmost re-;
spect the opinions of those with whom he difibrod while his 1
own conduct was uniformly governed by the conscientious I
convictions of hi i mind. His character affords a commen
dable example of industry in business, zeal for the promotion 1
of the public good, and on undeviating regard to the strictest
moral rectitude in all the relations o( life. Still brighter]
than in public life .shone hi* many viriuis in the endearing
circle of sacred home. The wife of his tasom and the chil-j
drenof his love, were enthroned in his heart’s affections, and
; were ever the loved objects of bis tendertst concern. But
j above all, the crowning beauty of his chtraeler was a con
sistent Christian principle. In early youh he had reposed
his hopes in the Redeemer of men, and his Vlumeless life was
(spent in the communion of the Baptist Church —nor did his
’faith fail hint in the dark hour of his dissolution, lie met
;his fate with the calm resignation of a Christian. Often du
ring .is illm ss he was heard giving praises to God, and at
dast when summoned to surrender up his spirit, he spent al
hmost his dying breath in saying, th .t though he was walking
('through the dark valley ol the shadow of death, he feared no
j evil, because Christ was with him. Thus he has passed
| away, leaving a wife and seven chidren to mourn such a
i loss. May his stricken friends seek and find consolation in
hat word of life which alone can sustain the dving and com
, fort the afflicted. “For if we believe that Jesus died and
| rose again, even so them, also, winch slfcep in Jesus, will
•(rod bring with him.
] ‘J'lie sad consolation of offering this tribute to the
.character of Francis Jackson, is chinny | )v one u ,| )0
islres the memory of those virtues which |,i„, w.rnnv
at esteein while living, and ortliy to be now that
he is dead. ‘ A FRIEND.
Pied, in Burke county, -Mrs. MaiitiA Iff. Brown, consort !
of John H. Brown, oil tire 23d of April, 18H, in the 85th
, year of her ago. Sister B. had been” a member of Brushy
.Creek Church for mote titan 15 years, arid her loss is deeply
jfelt by many who survive her. It is pleasant to contcin
jp.ate the mildness of the foinaie character, even in nature
unit newer! j But wjicur Christianity and pie-tv have imbued
|the; gentle’soul of woman with their kind and holy princi
ipleS, bow lovely does sbe appear,.bow altraclive aie her vir
'tutss. how noble, how holy her benevolence < Sister Brown
it her core to impress the minds of her children with the
(importance of living in the fear of God, and in preparation
for the spirit laud. Indeed, a few weeks before her death,
I though in the enjoyment, of fine health, she was more earnest
arid frequent in her admonitions to her children than usual.
■ xpressing her anticipation ol an early departure from them.
J.Ve trust her admonitions and her prayers in behalf of her
ive bereaved children, will redound, to’their eternal good!
Sister Brown had a heart that wax ever prepared lor every
good word and work. Those who knew her best loved her
■iiost, and feel most sensibly that a fiiend and dear sister is
gone. Her chiet excellence consisted in her abiding sym
pathy for, and her constant kindness to tire afflicted and dis
, tressed. Every moan, every tear, every si eh, which aroo*
from an object of disease mid” distress, within her knowledge,
found at her heart a sympathetic throb, and within her bosom
a kind response.
Does “ pure religion and undefiled” amount to this: “To
visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to
keep” one’s self “ unspotted front the world?” If so, sister
Brown lived to an enviable degree in the enjoyment of its evi
j deuces. Her husband has sustained a bereavement which
nothing but the consolations of religion, and the hope of a re
surrection, and a re-union us saints in heaven, can render
supportable. The church has lost one who was an example
among the sisters, and who was highly adorned with that
t “ meek and quiet spirit which” the apostle says, “ is a pearl of
great price.” The deceased, after only fourdavsof painful
suffering, in the midst ofher years and usefulness, passed from
the mournful scenesofearthtothe blissful abodes of heaven.
Godgrantthal tve whosurvive limy make n proper improve
ment of the judgments and providences of God : Amen !
E. R. C.
j Temperance Banner will plonsoeopv.
r Sam was a native African, and was brought to this coun
try about the year 1750. tie was landed in t’liarh sion. S. ('.
1 was purchased soon thereafter by George Walker, tlm
; grandfather of brother George vYulkor of Pulaski county, and
! lias been in the Walker family ever since, lie was hap.
j tizerl by Benjamin Davis, and joined Brushy creek church,
! Burke county, two years after the Revolutionary war. Sam
I.was a most devoted Christian, lie was riceusama <1 to hold
j religions meetings with people of his own color, and it is
believed was very useful in that way. In conversation, his
; whole theme was religion, lie was left by the will of his
j‘second master to the care of Joel Walker Esqr. of Houston
county, a most exemplary member of lire Methodist church,
and for more than thirty years, was exempt from labor, ori'v
as Re chose to perform it. 11 is disease was on the last day
j of March last, when he was believed to have been near an
I hundred years old. Some two months hcfoic his death, in
; conversation with Brojher George Walker, lie expressed
(abiding confidence in the Saviour of sinners'. And when
taken sick, soon become speechless, and died in that state.
] According to his own request, his remains were taken to Pu
laski county for interment. “God is no respecter of persons,
but in every land lie that f aretii God and worketh righteous
ness is accepted of Him.”
R E C E 1 P T S .
Rev. If. Ardis 5 (10, Sept. ’SO; Win. A. Hull 2 00,
! May ’4O; F. E. Boykin 5 00, Aug. ’4B ; J. Ltirnur 2 50,
March ’49; C. 11. McCall 3 09. A.'nrch ’4O; Rev. M. s>.
.McDonald 9 ~><>, O'C. ’4S ; ami for G. Allen. Rev. A. Win.
“ham, David Hamilton and W. Covington, each 2 30, Dee.
’4B ; G. M. Goldsmith 2 50, June ’4B ; T. J. Burney 2 50,
j.lan. .-49 ; Mrs. i‘ Shields 2 50, May ’49; \V. F. Johnson
5 00, Nov. ’4B; Mrs. M. Robert, by Rev. C. M. Irvin,
2 50, March ’49; N. W. Miller 3 00. July ’49; B. Pear,
son 2 00, May ’49 ;G. Riley 2 50, ()ef. ’l7; S. MeCrat v
2 50, May’49; T. Milford 2 50, March’49; M. Ferivil
2 00, April ’49; M. Richards 2 09, April ’49; W. Gresh
am 2 59, May ’49; Mrs. A. Paschal 2 50, Jan. ’49; Rev.
James Fuller, by James Whitten, 2 50. S. p>. ’4B ; James R.
Blackman, by James Whitten, 2 50, Sr pt. ’47 ; Maj. R. W.
Ellis, by B. Brantly, 3 00, July ’47 ; 11. Blackman, hv J.
Whitten, 2 50, Sept. ’47; 1). Lrslie 2 50. Fi b. ’49; J.
Beasley 5 00, May ’49; I’. W. Sale, by 19 mos. subscrip
tion of L. C. Sale, who took the Index before, Dec ’49; J.
M. Stafford, by 11. B. Hargrove, 5 09, May ’4.9 ; E. Shepherd
5 00, Sept. ’4B; J, Burk 10 00, Aug. ’49; Gabriel Jones
3 00, March ’4B.
BOA II DING SCHOOL.
Cseo. Y. Ukou'ne and i’. 1/Hjn inform the public, that tli.'y aiv
present, with the other teachers of the l’enlield Female Seminar; ,
to commence tlieir labors on the first day of February.
The boarding house will he under their immediate management „
and young lad.es who may he received into it, will become members
of their family, and enjoy the benefit of their constant care.—
Though under such restraints with respect to maimers, company,
I and the employment of time, as judicious and anxious parents
know to he necessary in a well conducted hoarding school, it is
nevertheless confidently expected that the young ladies will hi
rendered happy in themselves, and in the society of each other, and
of their instructors.
i <dl January JjSth* l'i!3. f 3
IW GM rik? 23 BEJ ®
r P ;I !'< respectfully infi , r „ s cM „ f
I and surrounding country, . lt he engaged the services
„l a first rate Confectioner, and c now abl t|o furnish all kit.ds cl
CAN DI ES, CAK E.
&r,., cheaper than any country store this side of August.
lie also k- eps a fresh If tof GROCERIES which he will .u ,
the Retail i rude ot Augusta. (Jive me a call h d’ore ourchasim.
elsewhere. R. w. STEVENSON.
ti'KJC OR RAM f 1,,| CAKES furnished to families bv semium
tlieir orders to the.v-.-ocury, ‘ *
Tie Trade furjii shed with CANj.IES.as cheap as can he bought
iimAugasta. may 25
A.. 11. HANDLE, M. D.,
ll'. vino r.-mr ~.( j ~i l'enfiuld, (ta., 01l rs his professional services iri the
I air h-diriw, and it* different branches, to the Hli7.Fi> both ttf the.
vjflair*i .iiml die. sum Minding neighborhood ; and he hope*, from 11 years’v%-
pFrience • „ |he practice, to give general lliscluirirw will La.
reavonitl* j ( , t
l’rf ild, Gtw, January 30,13, j jj
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