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MAY, 1857.
C|t Cfristian fith*.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
AT HA CON, GA.,
BY A COMMITTEE OF BRETHREN, FOR THE
GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION
More “Compromises.”
We have had a pleasing run upon the Index
Office within the last few days, in the form of
new subscribers; ther names confirmed by
the cash. Georgia, Alabama, and South Ca
rolina, yes, and Texas, too, paid their respects
to our mail book. Keep at this work a little
while, brethren, and see if we don’t do the
fair thing by you.
We are happy to learn that the health
of Rev. J. E. Dawson is somewhat improved.
There are many in these parts who have been
anxious about him.
The many obituaries now on file in
our office, are the sad testimonials of a heavy
mortality in different parts of our State. Be
patient, friends, we will publish them hi their
turn, but seveal on account of their great
length, may have to be abridged, and perhaps
delayed for a week or two. The paper only
allows us a limited space for obituaries.
We tender our thanks for the nu
merous letters which we have now on file,
approving of the paper and of our editorial
course. This almost universal testimony will
make us work the harder with the view of mer
iting, if possible, the good opinion which breth
ren and friends have so generously expressed.
We have now secured correspondents
and writers tor the Index, of first rate ability
in New York, Missouri, Mississippi, and Ken
tucky ; and Georgia has astonished us with a
multitude of gifted brethren whose contribu
tions compare favorably with any of those we
find in our exchanges. With such helps, the
Index can hold up its head without diffidence,
anywhere. The third number of the series on
the Mission of the Religious Press , from our
Missouri correspondent, may be found on the
first page of this paper. It is rich in argu
ment, vigor and eloquence, and is of itself
worth the subscription price of the Index for
one year.
Anew supply of Sherwood’s notes on
the New Testament has been received at this
office. For Bible Classes, and young Minis
ters who have but few books, this book would
be just the thing to aid them. Indeed, every
minister in Georgia would do well to have
one in his library. See card in another col
umn.
“ Brother J. H. Campbell has written
us that owing to his absence from home and
ill-health, the returns of monies received for
the Index were delayed. The receipts ap
pear in this paper.
A brother sends us the following
Query: Is it agreeable to the principles and
practice of the Baptists for a church to adopt
temperance or abstemious resolutions, declar
ing that they will not tolerate the use of ar
dent spirits as a beverage, and excommuni
cate a brother for taking one dram, or using
it in moderation ?
Zffß From the June number of the Home
and Foreign Journal, we extract the follow
ing from the report of Rev. J. A. Slover of
the Cherokee Mission:
“ I have not preached much yet. This is
a delightful place, surrounded by a beautiful
country, fine water, and friendly people, —but
no religion. They need a faithful Ministry.
The citizens all speak English. There is no
need of an interpreter at this point. I have
not yet found one of those places where his
services will be required. I can preach a
great deal without the aid of one.”
From the same source we extract the fol
lowing :
SACRAMENTO.
Rev. J. L. Shuck : —The baptism of another
Chinese convert. Os February 4th, brother
Shuck writes: “With humble gratitude to
God, I report to you the baptism of another
interesting Chinese convert. His name is
Ah Chak, a man of business here, of some
learning and intelligence, and promises to be
a valuable accession to our noble little band
of Chinese disciples. Ah Chak was baptized
on Sunday last, the Ist inst., and makes the
seventh Chinese I have baptized in this city.
We have here an interesting, encouraging
and promising Chinese enterprise. All the
disciples up to this time afford me much sat
isfaction. There are still some promising in
quirers. Our enterprise here is equal to any
thing in China. There is, perhaps, no native
preacher in all China who excels Wong Moay
in earnest zeal and preaching ability and
power. Your Board, together with the
Goshen Association, I trust and feel are not
praying, and giving, and laboring in vain. I
feel that’ God is with us in this enterprise.
We shall, I hope, soon have a regular and
distinct Baptist Church with its pastor, dear
cons, Chinese clerk.
Snow-Storm in a Church.
On Monday January 19, the day after the
cold Sunday, a gentleman entering Rev. Dr.
Cleveland’s church in New Haven, was sur
prised to see it snowing about one of the
furnaces. The atmosphere in the church was
very cold; but a stream of warm moist air
rose from the furnace, which being congealed
at the height of a few feet above the floor,
fell in showers of snow to the amount of near
ly a bushel.
Missionary Meeting.
An adjourned Missionary Meeting of
the Bethel Association will be held with
the Lumpkin Baptist Church, commenc
ing on Friday before the sth Sabbath of
May, and including that Sabbath.
Brethren and friends are cordially invi
ted to be present.
O, M. CLARKE, )
C. S. GAULDEN, J- Com.
S. ROOT, )
Rehoboth Association.
The Foreign Mission Committee of the
Association, are requested to meet at Fort
Valley, on Saturday next at 2 o’clock, P.
M.
The ordination of our Missionaiy, Bro.
Reid, it will be remembered, is to occur
on next Saturday and Lord’s day.
S. LANDRUM, Ch’n.
learn that Rev. W. L. Tucker
Baptized eleven converts, on the 3d Lord’s
day in this month (May.)
Rebellious Priest.
An Austrian Priest (M. Braun, of the
diocese of Passua) has been excommuni
cated for refusing to read in his church
the bull in reference to the Immaculate
Conception. He has published a book,
in which he boldly charges with heresy
all who have received the dogma, includ
ing the Pope. He states that “thousands
of priests,” if they dared, would speak
and act as he has done.”
Benevolence of Converted Heathen.
Though the Sandwich Islanders are
poor, and and have just emerged from
barbarism, their contributions last year
to religious objects were $18,431. The
London Missionary Society, according to
their last Report, received during the
year, $71,000 from the various mission
stations.
months since, the 4th Con
gregational Church, Hartford,, Ct., offered
a premium of SIOO for the best tract on
American Slavery, suitable to be publish
ed by the American Tract Society. The
committee, consisting of Rev. J. Hawes,
D. D., Hon. J. C. Ilornblower, and Rev.
Robert Turnbull, D. D., announce that
they received 57 manuscripts, of which
they award the premium to the one en
titled “ Slavery and the Bible,” offered
by Rev. Prof. Pond, of the Theological
Seminary, Bangor, Me.
Holliston Massachusetts Tran
script relates an anecdote of an aged
Worcester Clergyman, who having gone
on an exchange a few Sabbaths since, on
opening his carpet bag, found, instead of
his sermons, a full-blown lady’s head-dress,
having accidently exchanged carpet-bags,
so he preached extempore on the vanity
of Life, and got on, we’ll warrant, much
better than madam did without her caps
and curls.”
A correspondent of the Witness,
in giving an account of a revival in West
ville, Ind., says: “Another new thing un
der the sun was seen; the Methodist
minister in charge here, offered to bap
tize (immerse) some of the converts who
had been sprinkled in their infancy, if
they would join his church! ‘O, con
sistency, thou art a jewel!”’
Protestantism in Australia.
A letter from Berlin states that conver
sions from Roman Catholicism to Protest
antism are increasing rapidly in Austria
proper since the last Concordat, and that
this religious movement is gaining ground
in Bohemia, Moravia, and Carinthia.
2^“Brother J. F. Swanson, Agent for the
endowment of the Sander’s Professorship is
authorized to receive funds for the Index,
wherever he may go. He will also take
pleasure in sending up the names of new sub
scribers.
Appointments.
Bear Brother Walker; Brother J. E.
Sharp, Agent for the Georgia Baptist Sab
bath School Convention mil preach at the fol
lowing times and places, Providence permit
ting:
White Plains, Green County, Saturday and
Sabbath 16th and 17th of May. Bethesda,
Friday 22d. Raytown, Saturday and Sab
bath 23d and 24th. New Providence, War
ren County, Monday 25th. Greenwood,
Wilkes County, Tuesday 26th. Lincolnton,
Lincoln County, Wednesday 27ih. The
brethren will please appoint for Thursday on
the way to the Union meeting at Ebenezar
29th and 30th, and sth Sabbath in Richmond
County. Monday, June Ist, at Rehoboth,
Wilkes County. Tuesday 2d, at Fishing
Creek. Wednesday 3d, at Newford. Thurs
day 4th, at Bulah. Friday sth, at Friend
ship. Saturday and Sabbath, 6th and 7th, at
Falling Creek, Elbert County. Monday Bth
at Doves Creek. Tuesday 9th, at Antioch.
Wednesday 10th, at Harmony. Thursday
11th, at Ruckersville. Friday 12th, Rest.
Saturday and Sabbath, 13 and 14 at Rock
Branch. Monday 15 at Sardis, Heart Coun
ty. Tuesday 16, at Line. Wednesday 17,
at Hendry’s. Thursday 18, at Holly Spring.
Friday 19, at Rehoboth, Elbert County. Sat
urday 20, at Forks of Broadriver, Madison
County. Sunday 21, at Cloud’s Creek, Ogle-
THE CHRISTIAN INDEX.
thorpe County. Monday 22, at Millstone,
Tuesday 28, at Bethany v Wednesday 24, at
Salem. Thursday 25, at Lexington. Friday
26, at Antioch. Saturday and Sabbath 27
and 28, at Bairds.
This you will please publish and request
brethren generally to notice.
Yours, &c.,
L. W. STEPHENS.
Appointments.
Brother Walker: —Please publish the fol
lowing appointments in the Index and ac
commodate many friends:
Tuesday and Wednesday after 4th Sunday
in May at Providence Church, Jasper County.
Thursday and Friday at Hopewell, Jasper
County.
Saturday and sth Sunday at Monticello,
Jasper County.
Monday and Tuesday after sth Sunday at
Shiloah, Jasper County.
Wednesday and Thursday at Carmel, New
ton County.
Friday and Saturday at'Rocky Creek, Jas
per County.
Sunday (Ist in June) at Bethel, Jasper
County.
Tuesday and Wednesday at Enon, Jasper
County.
Brethren who see these appointments are
respectfully requested to give them publicity.
J. H. CORLEY.
P. S.—l shall have a supply of good books
with me. J. H. C.
A Few More Minutes Wanted.
Brethren, please send me a copy of each of
the following Minutes for 1856, viz:
Hiwassee, Rehoboth and Sarepta.
I have a very small file of Minutes of Asso
ciations not connected with the Convention, and
shall be glad to have it complete, if possible,
before I send the minutes of the late Conven
tion to press. J. F. DAGG, Cl’k.
Ga. Bap. Convention.
For the Index.
Notice!
There will be a Missionary Meeting held
with the Baptist Church in Lumpkin, com
mencing on Thursday night before the fifth
Sabbath in May. Several distinguished breth
ren from abroad, have been invited, and the
meeting will be continued from day to day
so as to embrace the fifth Sabbath. The
ministers and brethren of the Bethel Asso
ciation are cordially invited to be present anb
contribute to the interest of the occasion.
Come, brethren, let us counsel and pray to
gether.
On behalf of the Committee of arrange
ments. H. C. HORNADY,
Secretary, <fcc.
Receipt List to 27th May.
A. C. Duggin 14, ’SB, srotr
Miss Pantha Hopkins. 36, ’55, 200
L. T. Doyal 50, ’57, 200
Asa Buttrell 19, ’SB, 200
Mrs. Nancy Moore... 35, ’57, 100
W. K. Roberson 19, ’SB, 200
Allen Thedford..;.... 16, ’SB, 200
Moses Park. 16, ’SB, 200
R. S. Talbot 19, ’SB, 200
Mrs. B. Foster 20, ’SB, 200
S. G. Evans 49, ’SB, 500
Sonathan Smith 50, ’SB, 500
C. D. Dormon _ 20, ’SB, 200
D. S.Bagley 5, ’SB, 10 00
George Brigman 16, ’SB, 200
Z. Chambless 50, ’57, 10 00
L. C. Chambless 20, ’SB, 200
G. W. Hillman 20, ’SB, 200
Dr. B. F. Adams 20, ’SB, 200
R. L. McWhorter.... 28, ’57, 780
E. P0we11.... 50, ’56, 220
Mrs. A. K. Verdery... 30, ’55, 500
Henry Jones 20, ’SB, 200
J. M. Hall 50, ’57, 200
Mrs. J. C. Lark 20, ’SB, 200
Miss M. A. Smith 50, ’56, 600
John F. McLeod 50, ’57, 200
W. L. Crawford 25, ’SB, 10 00
Spencer Mar5h....... 44, ’SB, 500
Mrs. Jane Cooksey.... 18, ’SB, 200
Jessee Leaptrott 20, ’SB, 200
J. L. Todd 26, ’SB, 200
G. S. Sand ridge 12, ’57, 500
Mrs. N. M. Clarke.... 18, ’SB, 200
John A. Bishop 8, ’SB, 10 00
M. B. Haley 50, ’56, 310
Josiah McLendon 50, ’57, 665
Gen. Eli Warren 5, ’59, 500
Isaac P. Cock 50, ’57, 11 70
Alfred Kersey....... 50, ’55, 200
H. P. Wooten 50, ’57, 10 00
Miss Zilpha Smith.... 20, ’57, 185
Mrs. M. R. Rountree. 4, ’57, 270
Mrs. E. A. Burke 3, ’57, 270
E. B. Lewis.. 5, ’57, 275
Dr.S.M.D.Hopkins.. 50, ’56, 200
Valentine Pye 41, ’SB, 500
J. A. Long 20, ’SB, 200
Wm. Barkesdale 46, ’57, 200
J.T. Jordan 37, ’SB, 500
Joseph Seymour 18, ’SB, 200
Mrs. Sarah Arrington. 20, ’SB, 200
David Leslie 26, ’SB, 200
Mrs. M. D. Robertson. 15, ’SB, 200
At Mrs. Evans’, on the 15th ult., by Rev. G. R. Mc-
Call, Mr. JOHN LITTLE and Miss PATIENCE EVANS,
all of Twiggs county, Ga.
At Mr. Ira Stanley’s, on the 7th inst., by the same,
Mr. B. A. D. HAMPTON, of Albany, Ga., and Miss
S. G. YOPP, of Laurens county, Ga.
At W. D. Horne’s, on the 20th inst., by the same,
Col. E. A. WIMBERLY and Miss LOUISA A. HORNE,
all of Twiggs county, Ga.
In this city, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. S. Lan
drnm, Mr. JOHN C. RYALS, and Miss.RHODA J.
DEWBERFY, all of Macon.
By the same, on the 17th inst., at the Trout House,
in Atlanta, Mr. ISAAC W. CALLOWAY, and Mrs.
M. VIRGINIA BURBANK, both of McDonough, Ga.
On the 2lßt inst., by Elder Abner R. Calloway, of
Greenville, Ga., Mr. J. MERCER CALLAWAY, and
MissN. VICTORIA HILL, of LaGrange, Ga.
• ffipS. W. Baptist please copy.
DIED.
How happy! how blessed are they who die in the
Lord! The Christian’s death bed! what can be more
peaceful and calm! Just draw aside the curtain, tread
softly and approach nearer, behold before you the
emaciated form of a fellow being—see the palsied limbs,
the pale lips, the eyes dimmed—feel the quivering
pulse, almost gone, then stoop and ask the question,
“how goes it with thee my friend ? catch the response
as gapping for breath, almost in eternity , is breathed
“ All's well.” Such were the reflections of the writer
whilst standing near the grave of our departed sister
MARY SLAPPEY. She breathed her last on Sunday
3d inst., in the 63d year of her age ; having been for
some time the subject of much affliction, all of which
she bore with Christian fortitude, never having been
known to complain nor murmur during the whole pe
riod of her illness. She had been for many years a
pious and consistent member of the Baptist Church;
adorning her profession with a “ godly walk and con
versation.” She was an indulgent parent, kind mis
tress and good neighbor, being mild and amiable in
disposition—all loved her, and those who knew her
best loved her most.” She left an only daughter, with
numerous relatives and friends to mourn their loss;
but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for she
had her “ lamp filled and ready trimmed to meet the
bridegroom.” Oh may we all meet her in heaven!
There is a world above,
Where parting is unknown:
A long eternity of love
Formed for the good alone,
And faith beholds the dying here,
Translated to that glorious sphere.
S. S. C.
At his residence, in Elbert county, JOHN HULME,
who was born in Warren county, North Carolina, on
the I7thday of March, 1773.
He emigrated to Georgia about the year 1781, and
died the 3d day of April, 1857, aged 84 years and 17
days. The deceased joined the Baptist Church at Van’s
Creek, ab*ut the year 1800 and was a member of the
same order at his death. He was a good citizen, an af
fectionate husband, and kind father. He has left a
wife and seven children, and a large circle of friends
and relatives to mourn, though they mourn not as
those that have no hope. He was confined to his bed
about four months, and suffered a great deal, yet his
faith in Christ appeared to be steadfast and sure. On-
Only a few minuses beforahe expired, he was asked
by a friend, if he was willinjto go ? He said he was,
he then called on the Lord three times for more dying
grace, and immediately expired without a struggle, and
we believe his spirit is now chanting the praises of re
deeming grace and dying love. G. W. H.
In Burke county, on the 12th inst., in the 58th year
of h# age,. Sister SARAH SAPP. She was a native
of South Carolina, married and moved to this county
about thirty-three J ears ago—has been a consistent
member of the Baptist Church of Christ at Sardis, for
nearly 27 years. Careful and tender in her devotion to
the wants of her husband, children and friends; an in
dulgent mistress, a Samaritan indeed to all around her,
as the poor constantly manifested in their high esteem
Vfor her, and always kind to the Ministers of the cross, as
the writer can truly testify from more than twenty
yeacs intimate acquaintance with her. But death loves
a disease stole silently upon her, in the
Fever, and for seven weeks held her
ipj, embrace, till at last lie conquered, and our
SehJ? ftflnkiccp in Jesus. And to-day, amidst a con
course relatives, friends, neighbors and ser-
were deposited in the cemetarv of
In all her affliction, not a murmur
the All
May God hear tier prayer.
and Southern Baptist
please
At N residence, near Palmyra, Lee coun
ty, q of April, EMMA ELEY, daughter
of H. Eley, aged 14 years, 5 months
and and ample fortune invited her stay
in this ivflf hut God, whose right it is to rule, has,
no goodness and mercy, called hereaway.—
Young as she was, she had not neglected to prepare
for the early summons; and, it is confidently believed
that she died in a well grounded hope in the merciful
Redeemer. Her widowed and now childless mother
has the sincere sympathies of a large circle of friends.
“Earth hath no sorrow which Heaven cannot hefll.”
A FRIEND.
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May 27, 1857 30 3m.
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E L. STROHECKER, & CO.
WHOLESALE and retail Dealers in Drugs, Medi
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May 27, 1857 21—ts
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THE undersigned having taken charge of this well
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recently been thoroughly renovated and is now open
so the reception of company, for the comfort of which
the proprietor will use his best efforts to please.
A. E. REEVES,
formerly of the Fulton House.
April.ls, 1857. 4m
WANTED.
A LADY who is competent to teach Music, English
Grammar, Geography, Astronomy and the other
English branches usually taught by females, may find a
situation by addressing James L. Wilcox, House Creek,
Irwin county, Ga. Mr. Wilcox lives thirty miles below
Hawkinsville, on the road to Thomasville and Florida,
and in a healthy region of country. He will pay a liber
al salary to any lady who can exhibit good recommen
dations from any good school in Georgia.
March 11, 1857. 10 ts
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In Mr. T. J. Lane’s building, on 3 d Street.
FEELING grateful for THE very liberal patronage
I will now announce, through
the medium of the press, that I am prepared to fill all
orders in the Tin, Copper, Sheet-iron, Plumbing and
Pump line, promptly and faithfully. Personal attention
paid to Tin, Copper, and Sheet-iron roofing. Satisfac
tory reference given as to an experience of fif
teen years. Also, to the putting up of Lightning Rods
in the most approved and reliable manner.
JgT’ln Store, for sale, Tin, Japaned, and Britannia
ware.
orders from adjoining counties promptly an
swered.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
Georgia Educational Journal.
THE TEACHER’S ASSISTANT & PUPIL’S FRIEND.
Published. Weekly in Forsyth, in quarto form, suitable
for binding.
THE special design of this Journal is to promote the
Educational interests of Georgia. While it will
be conservative of all that is valuable in our present
System of Education, its columns will be open to the
discussion of those improvements which will make the
Common Schools better, and elevate the standard of
scholarship in the State. Attention will also be given
to current News and such subjects as will make it a val
uable and attractive Family Journal.
We already have a valuable corps of Contributors;
Communications from Teachers are solicited.
The Journal will advocate,
Ist. A decided improvement in our present System
of Education.
2d. The appointment by the Legislature or Gover
nor, of one or more Superintendents, who shall visit the
Schools in the State, enquire into their condition,
-plans of instruction, what text” books are used, &c.,
and report accordingly.
3d. The elevation of our State University, with a
suitable endowment, to a rank similar to that of the
Virginia University.
4th. The use <# Southern text books, and the em
ployment of Southern Teachers.
We will cheerfully help unemployed Teachers to ob
tain good situations, and Schools to get Teachers, and
make the Journal the “Teacher’s Directory.”
Will not the Teachers in Georgia help us to sustain
the Journal ?
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Our terms shall be reasonable and uniform.
PLEASE WRITE US FOR CIRCULARS.
|J3gP”Particular attention given to the resuscitation
and completion of old, neglected Hedges. Ossage Or
ange Seed and Plants, good and fresh, always on hand
in proper season. Printed instructions accompany
them, when desired.
Plants can be sent any distance, and set with safety
■any time during the three months of April, May and
June, and in the Fall.
May 6,1857—18—ts
AMBROTYPES. *
THOSE who want correct and beautiful pictures at
VERY LOW rates, should remember that they
are to be obtained only at PUGH’S GALLERY. This
is the only place in Macon where good and cheap pictures
are taken.
Call at the corner of Triangular Block.
Jan. 14. 1856.—1 y.
Sherwood’s Notes on the
NEW TESTAMENT.
FOR SALE by V. Sandford, Greenesboro, Rev. J.
H. Campbell, Griffin, Richards & Brother, Atlanta,
and at the Index Office.
Jan. 14,1857—8 m.
X. FITZGERALD, M. D. | C. B. NOTTINGHAM, M. D.
FITZGERALD & NOTTINGHAM.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, DYE-STUFFS
PERFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES.
SHOP FURNITURE—Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Glass - Ware, Garden Seeds, Surgical Instruments, dtc.,
dec. January 6 — ts
E. J. JOHNSTON & CO.,
DEALERS IN
Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware,
Guns Cutlery, Fancy Goods, Piano Fortes, .
Musical Instruments, &c., &c., Mul
berry Street, 3d door above La
nier House, Macon, Ga.
E. J. Johnston. | George S. Obear.
January 6 —ts
BOSS’ BOOK BINDERY,
MACON ; GA.
Books bound in any style desired
blank books BOUND and Ruled to any Pat
tern on the shortest notice and most reasonable terms.
Orders by mail—or all orders left at the office of the
Georgia Telegraph, will receive prompt attention.
January 6 —ly
Macon Carriage Depository.
GEORGE & ROBERT SMITH,
MANUFACTURERS and dealers in Carriages, Rock
aways, Buggies, Jersey Wagons, Harness, Whips,
Ladies and Gents Sole Leather Trunks, Valises and
traveling Bags, Hat Cases, Bonnet Boxes, Baby Car
riages, &c.
Repairing of every description, neatly and promptly
executed, next door to Lanier House, Macon, Ga.
January 6 —ts
HARDWARE.
IRON AND STEEL.
W. WEED, MACON, GA.
HAS now in store a LARGE AND COMPLETE
ASSORTMENT of
Swede’s Iron, all sizes, Axles and Springs,
English Iron, j£&>. Rims Shafts,
Refined Iron, Carriage Bolts, ‘
Nail Rods, Axle Clips,
Horse Shoes and Nails, Dash and Collar Leather,
Plow and Cast Steel, Enam’d Leather and Cloth,
Scovils’ & Collins’ Hoes, Bands and Castings,
Brades’ Patent Hoes, Mechanics’ Tools,
Trace and'Wagon Chains, Smith’s Bellows,
Plow Hames and Lines, Anvils and Vices,
Cotton and Wool Cards. Screw Plates,
Gin Bands, Collins’ and Hunt’s Axes,
Pots, Ovens and Spiders, Corn Shelters and Mills, j
Mill and Cross Cut Saws, Sugar Boilers,
Circular Saws, Plows, Shdvels, &c.,
with a great variety of other Hardware, all of which is
offered for sale at lowest market rates.
January 6 —ts
LAND AGENCY.
THE Subscriber has opened an office at Newnan,
Coweta County, Ga., for the sale and purchase of
lands situated any where in the State, and particularlv
in South-western Georgia. Persons owning Lands that
they design to have sold, can have the same promptly
attended to by sending me their titles by mail, and
power of attorney to act for them, and persons wanting
to have any particular lot purchased, can have my as
sistance, by sending me the Number, District and
county, and all other information connected with own
ership of the land they may be in possession of.
I have efficient and reliable agents employed, and
flatter myself that I shall be able to give entire and
full satisfaction to all who may require my services.
Feb. 25, 1857.—6 m. RROB’T. W. SIMMS,
Newnan, Coweta County, Ga.
FINE FURNITURE.
FINE Parlour Setts, Rose Wood, Mahogany, and
Georgia Walnut Furniture.
Secretaries and Book Cases, Desks and Book Cases.
Bureaus of Rose Wood, Mahogany and Walnut.
Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes, Divans, Sociables, Ottomans in
Hair Cloth, Flush, Brocatel, &c.
Arm, Rocking, Nurse, Sewing, Parlor, Bedroom, Din
ing, Hair Cloth, Plush, Brocatel, Cane, Split Bottom,
and every kind of Chair known to the trade.
BEDSTEADS.—Rose Wood, Walnut, Maple, Mahog
any, Beach, Gum, &c.; High, low, French, and Cottage.
Wardrobes of Rose Wood, Mahogany, Walnut and
Pine.
Sofas of all Patterns.
TABLES.—Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, Pine, Exten]
sior., Folding Leaf, Square, Round, &c.
Matresses of Hair, Cotton, Moss, and Patent Springs
Feather Beds, Pillars and Bolsters.
Fine Mirrors, common Looking Glasses, Looking
Glass Plates* Picture Glass.
Window Shades and Fine Cornices.
Buckets, Tubs, Dippers, Brooms, Brush Brooms, Fea
ther Dusters, Foot Mats, &c., for sale on the most rea
sonable terms.
Lumber taken in exchange, or Lumber made up in
the most fashionable styles of Furniture to order.
We have one of the largest Stocks of FINE FURNI
TURE in the State, and we are constantly manufactu
ring and wish to sell. Call and see us.
T. & G. WOOD.
January 6 —ts
CANCERS CURED!!
THE undersigned is in possession of a remedy for
CANCER that is almost NEVER FAILING, and
proposes to let those who have the misfortune to be so
diseased, have the benefit of it on liberal terms. Oth
ers have come and been healed, and why not you?
He also treats other indolent ulcers with the same
success,
Patients must apply in person and be prepared to re
main a month or more under his immediate care.
Communications from any quarter will be promptly
answered, and every attention will be given to secure
the comfort of those who may apply. Address
A. L. CLLNKSCALES, M. D.
Macon, Ga. 4 ts
BROWN WOOD INSTITUTE,
NEAR LaGRANGE, GEORGIA.
Faculty.
H. C. HOOTEN, A. M., Prof, of Natural Science.
I. F. COX, A. M., Prof, fcifMathematics.
VINCENT T. SANFORD, A. 8., Prof, of Languages.
Rkv. WM. M. CUNNINGHAM, A. M., Prof, of Greek
and Mental Science.
THE liberal provisions ot the charter of this Institution
authorizing the conferring of customary degrees
in the Arts and Sciences, and in all respects placing it
on a footing with other Colleges, a regular course of
study, quite as comprehensive as that pursued at most
Colleges, has been adopted for those who desire to ob
tain a Collegiate Education. Young men who wish to
enter an advanced class at other Institutions, and those
who desire to obtain a liberal, practical education with
out being compelled to go through a College course,
will find that, for the attainment of these ends, this In
stitution offers the best of facilities.
There are connected with the Institute a superior
Chemical, Astronomical and Philosophical Apparatus,
a well selected cabinet of Minerals, an excellent Library
of books and Mathematical Instruments for teaching
Surveying, Civil Engineering, &c., practically.
The Faculty is composed of teachers of thorough
scholarship and experience. Mr. Sanford has been
a successful teacher and he is recommended by
some of the first scholars of the State, for the
place he is expected to fill. The Rev. W. M. Cun
ningham, who is expected to devote such a portion of
the day to the School as the interests of the Institution
may require, and his ministerial duties will allow, is
well known to the people of Georgia for his piety and.
extensive attainments as a scholar.
The Discipline of the Institution is mild but jfrwu H
is earnestly desired that ndhe apply for admission ex
cept those who can cheerfully submit to the regulations.
No others can remain.
The Scholastic year begins on the last Monday ia
January and closes on the first Thursday in December,
with a vacation of eight weeks at the close of the firs!
Term—the last Thursday in June. There will be a
public examination at the close of each Term.
EXPENSES.
Board, including washing and lodging per Schol
astic year $117.00
Chemistry 10.00
French (Extra) !!. !!! 25^00
Catalogues containing full particulars may be oh
tained of HOOTEN &.COX,
January 6— ts Principals and Propretors,
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