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TELEGRAPH POWER PRESS.
JOSEPH WALKER, Editor.
Macon, Wednesday, August 6,1857.
Absence.
Seven months confinement office has
made recreation necessary, and we leave this
week on a jaunt, we know not where, to re
store exhausted energies. We shall, howev
er, keep our readers advised of our wherea
bouts by weekly contributions from conven
ient points, and having left on file a large
supply of copy, our leaders will appear, as
usual, under the first editorial head. Our
kind friend, Rev. S. Landrum, will take the
Index in charge, during our absence, and we
feel sure that his good taste in the selection of
articles, with his skill as an accomplished wri
ter, together with the weekly favors from able
contributors, will make the Index a most wel
come visitor to it numerous patrons. All
letters, whether containing money for new
subscribers or enclosing arrearages, or being
communications for the paper, may be ad
dressed as heretofore.
We have one request to make—it is this :
Let all interested in the success of our various
educational and mission enterprises, labor to
extend the circulation of the Index. This fall
ought to develope something worthy of the
Baptists of Georgia. Let them show to other
States that they are able to take care of them
selves, and that they are a unit in the determ
ination to do so.
Organs of Publication.
The proceedings of the Biennial Conven
liave just come to hand, via the post office,
from which we learn the action of that body
in relation to the publications for the Conven
tional Boards. The Bible Board, it seems,
offered to publish the Home and Foreign
Journal, free of cost to the Convention, on
condition that it should be moved to Nashville.
A Committee —in which all three of the
Boards were represented by their Secretaries
—reported “ that there is no necessity for a
change of location, and that the Boards might
judiciously expend $5,000 in periodicals,
tracts and other publications.”
We have always been of the opinion that
there was no necessity for publishing the
Commission at all, but since its establishment
has been endorsed by the Convention, there
can be no question but that the Journal —
especially as its publication would have cost
the Convention nothing —ought to jfeye gone
to some other place. But we open
a discussion of this question.
We, however,'object—most decJ'ifWy to the
use of $5,000 by the Boards for publication
purposes. We do not believe that the Boards
intend appropriating funds in this way except
simply to make up deficiencies for the Journ
al, and doubtless, also, for the Commission,
but it was a great blunder in the Convention to
pass such a report. Mission money ought not
to be used to pay contributors or tract wri
ters, nor do we think that publications by
such means, were ever contemplated by the
Convention’s Constitution.
Revised Version of the Epistle to
THE HEBREWS.
We have read this version from its begin
ning to its conclusion, with a high degree of
satisfaction. We know not who the honor
ed reviser is, nor to what persuasion of pro
fessed Christians he belongs, but we think he
has been philologically honest, and are sure
that the revision surpasses the Common “Ver
sion, both in perspicuity of style and elegance
of expression. This revision if not equal to,
must be placed next to that of Job. Every
reader of this Epistle must have been per
plexed to understand several passages in the
yommon version, but which are as clear as a
sun beam in the revision. The changes, too,
have been fortified by authorities that cannot
easily be set aside. Washings and baptisms
have given place to immersions and bathings.
The Bible Union need not hesitate to invite
criticism on this performance.
We have also read the revision of the Epis
tle to the Ephesians, as far as it has been
published, and like it well. We should, how
ever, prefer to retain “ quickened ,” if allowa
ble, to “ brought to life.” “ Mighty strength”
does not seem as forcible as “ mighty power”
—and “Good News’’seems to be no im
provement “ Gospel.” But we have not
had time for a critical examination.
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The Independent and the Tract
SOCIETY.
The following edict from the Independent
shows that the Secretaries of the Tract So
ciety were too fast in issuing their circular to
conciliate the South. There is to be no re
cession ftom the resolutions passed at the late
meeting of the Society. No sane man in the
South believes that there will be any, neither
did the Secretaries believe it when they issued
that circular. It was intended merely to
hold contributions from the South till the
wedge had been fairly entered and driven
home. But hear what Henry W. Beecher
says:
“ In the statement, that the ‘ Society’ will
carry out in good faith the sacred compact
in its constitution,” we cordially concur. The
Society does not require the endorsement of
its Secretaries on that point. Its sacred
compact never can be tortured into a pro
hibition to discuss those “moral evils and
vices which slavery is known to promote.”
But if the Secretaries mean to convey to the
South the impression, that there will be no
change of policy as to publishing on the sub
ject of slavery, we must say to them in all
kindness, yet with entire frankness, Brethren,
you mistake your own place, and the position
of the Society. The Society has solemnly de
claimed, that to publish on this subject is both
its right and its duty. From that position,
the Society will never recede. It w ill not
stultify itself by mqre empty declamation.
It will not suffer itselrto be hoodwinked into
a virtual denial of its resolutions in the prac
tice of its Committee. Either the Committee
must carry out the duty them
by the Society, or they must expect to render
up their account at the next annual meeting.
We have stood by the Committee as honora
ble men. We shall continue to stand by
them, unless they shall give us reason to dis
trust their intentions. We will not “pre
judge their action. We wait for that action
in good faith.”
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History of the Early Baptists.
The third edition of this work, by Rev.
W C. Duncan, of New Orleans, reached us
last week, per mail. We read it with profit
and pleasure. Like Olshausen and other in
terpreters of the Scriptures, the author makes
a distinction between the Baptism of John
and that administered under the commission.
On this point, and a few others, we differ from
brother Duncan. We never saw an argu
ment yet from any source which proved an
essential difference between these baptisms.
Tho author has submitted some valuable,
and, we think, conclusive, Greek criticisms
on the passages relating to the blessing of
children. He has also shown by the best his
torical authorities, that infant-baptism had no
existence in the Apostolic age, and that im
mersion was then, and for centuries contin
ued to be, the only action of baptism.
The appendix directs the reader to the true
origin of American Baptists, and convincing*
ly proves, that the Baptisms of Roger Wil
liams were never propagated, and that, if
they had been, the Baptists of this country
would not be indebted for their baptisms to
the Baptist Church at Providence. This
synopsis of church history is well deserving
of patronage and public favor.
Rev. J. L. Shuck.
The following letter from brother Perry
man, indicates some dissatisfaction with broth
er Shuck’s course in California, in accepting
an appointment as messenger to a Methodist
Conference, and receiving one in return to
the San Frascisco Baptist Convention. We
disapprove of brother Shuck’s course in this
matter, and hope he may see its impropriety;
but are at a loss to see why the Board of Do
mestic Missions should be censured. This
appointment was made by the Southern Bap
tist Convention, and the Board simply acted
under instructions from that body in sending
him out. Besides, the Goshen Association of
Virginia furnish a large part of his support,
the Baptist Church at Sacramento City anoth
er part, and the remainder, supplied by the
Board at Marion, is obtained mostly from
Virginia. Since the first year, not a hundred
dollars has been raised for brother Shuck, out
of Virginia. At least, this is our impression.
It is more properly a matter then for the
Virginia Board.
But while as individuals we may act and
express ourselves freely on this question, we
seriously doubt if any test resolutions should
be required of our Boards. If such a course
is once adopted, it will arraign all our Boards
—not one can escape. And as all these
Boards have done an immense amount of
good, both at home and abroad, let us not
embarrass them in the least, by requiring an
official expression concerning a single individ
ual, which belongs properly to individuals, or
to Associations and Conventions.
We believe that the ultimate cure for all
Baptist errors, lies in a free, faithful, but kind
discussion of differences of opinion. Test acts
accomplish no good, but as public opinion is
moulded by controversial light, all abuses
will be easily corrected.
Let us continue to give, then, in the fear of
God—“ holding forth the word of life ” —and the
the truth, Bible truth, Baptist truth must
finally triumph.
We know that brother P. will receive these
remarks in all kindness.
Buena Vista, July 25th, 1857.
Bear Brother Walker : —I have always felt
a deep interest in the mission cause. But I
must confess, that the policy pursued by
brother Shuck in California, has somewhat
paralized my feelings.
His course has been intimated through the
various Journals upon good authority, and I
have seen no effort upon the part of the
Board, to correct, or call him to account for
such gross errors, the tendency of which, is
to injure greatly the Baptist cause. If the
policy of brother Shuck and others is suffered
to entail such impositions, and gross incon
sistences, so contrary to the word of God, and
Baptist usage, I am quite mistaken, if we
we don’t see this fall, resolutions piled upon
each other, disapproving their policy, and a
great falling oft’ in missionary funds.
If we do not find this to be so, then hath
the Lord not spoken to me.
Yours in love of the truth,
JAMES PERRYMAN.
post master at Elbcrton, Ga., in
forms us that the Index reaches that office
very irregularly. That it is due there on
Friday but, about half of the time, is not re
ceived till the following Tuesday. The fault
is certainly not ours. All the papers go into
the office at Macon on Wednesday forenoon,
at farthest. We hope for better times, and
trust that our subscribers will bear their dis
appointment patiently.
THE CHEJSTIAN INDEX.
“•Born of ‘vVater.”
A PREMIUM OFFERED.
Much difference of opinion has arisen re
specting the phrase, “ born of water,” in John
3:5; some insisting that it means baptism,
others doubting the correctness of that inter
pretation. / If the phrase really does mean
that “ except a man be baptized, and born of
the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom
of God,” that meaning is capa'ftleffiiL proof.
But, those who insist on that
of the passage, assume that to be the meaning,
without attempting the proof. In order to
bring out the truth, and to give to those who
insist that it means baptism a fair opportunity
to prove their opinion, as well as an induce
ment to do so, we, the editor of the Western
Watchman, (St. Louis,) hereby offer a cash
premium of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
to any one who shall prove in a written es
say, that the aforesaid phrase means baptism.
The offer is open to persons of all religious
persuasions, and holds good for six months, or
to January Ist, 1858. All copies of essays
sent to us will be considered as our property,
though the writers are £at liberty to retain
copies to be disposed of at their pleasure.—
The attention of scholars’ in all parts of the
country is invited to this proposal, which is
made in good faith, and religious papers of
all denominations are requested to copy, or
call attention to the same.
WM. CROWELL.
ANOTHER PREMIUM OFFERED.
We, the editor of the Christian Index,
(Macon, Ga.,) hereby offer a cash premium of
one hundred DOLLARS to any one who shall
prove in a written essay, that the word “ wa
ter,” in the phrase, “ born of water ,” means
the spirit. With regard to the essays, and
the decision as to whether the writers have
proved their propositions or not, we shall be
governed by the principles involved in broth
er Crowell’s article. And hence we feel tol
erably safe in making this offer, for
Ist. We are to be the umpire by which the
question is to be decided, and
2d. If the proof should be so overwhelming
as to compel a decision against former con
victions, the well written essays would still be
worth the SIOO.
Associations.
The next session of the Georgia Baptist
Association will be held with the Church at
Shiloh, Green county, on Friday before the
second Sabbath in October, 1857. Brother
Tupper to preach the Introductory sermon,
brother Burgess, Alternate.
The Western Association will meet at An
tioch, 12 miles north of LaGrange, ainbracing
the 3d Sabbath in September.
The Columbus will meet at Bethelhem,
eight miles east of Hamilton, embracing the
2d Sabbath in October.
The Sarepta wall meet at Lexington, em
bracing the 4th Sabbath in September.
The Central will meet at Antioch, Morgan
county, embracing the 4th Sabbath in August.
The Florida Baptist Association will hold
its next annual meeting with the Ocklockon
nee Church, seven miles south of Thomasville,
Ga., on the Tallahassee road, on Saturday
before the 3d Lord’s-day in November.
Note.—ls friends within the localities of
Associational meetings, would forward no
tices of the time and places of meeting, we
would take pleasure in placing them in the
Index.
• Jeter’s Last Work.
We shall not affirm that it is his best, but
every editor in need of bank-note copy will
pronounce it excellent. If the minister’s of
Georgia would just go to work as a body and
do likewise, we should soon have 10,000 sim
scribers to the Index. We shall “ keep this
matter before the churches.” It is a part of
our business:
Messrs. Editors ; —I send you seventeen
new subscribers for your paper — the result of
my efforts on its behalf the last week, among
the members of Grace Street church. This
success satisfies me that exertions on the part
of the friends of the Herald will certainly se*
cure the additional one thousand subscribers
needed for its support. From whom shall
we next hear ? Union, activity and perse
verance, will ensure success. Keep the mat
ter before the churches.
J. B. JETER.
President of Mercer University.
We take pleasure in announcing that the’
Rev. J. P. Boyce, of Furman University, S.
C., has been elected President of Mercer
University. We understand that the Board
of Trustees are willing that Mr. Boyce shall
make the tour of Europe before entering on
the discharge of his duties as President, if he
shall prefer to do so. We sincerely hope that
brother Boyce may find it convenient to ac
cept the position tendered him. We have
reason to believe that his election gives very
general satisfaction. Thousands of brethren
will give him a hearty welcome to Georgia.
Blakely, Ga., July 23d, 1857.
Brother Walker A protracted meeting
commenced with the Baptist Church on the
4th inst., which closed last Sabbath evening,
18 willing converts were baptized, 3 received
by experience, whose baptism was deferred
until the next regular meeting, and 6 by let
ter. To God be all the glory.
W. S. L.
Self Interest.
“ Self interest! —what a voracious animal
it is! How it blinds the judgment and cor
rupts the soul! How it cringes to the great,
and gloat3 at the hope of gain! Diogenes
might come on with his lantern in search of
an honest man, and be at some trouble to find
one. We mean honest in the most compre
hensive sense of that term —including with
right action, sincerity, generosity, faithful
ness and magnanimity.” — Christian Index.
True, every word of it. Our brother of
the Index might have written a column on
the subject with profit to his readers; but
has said enough, perhaps, in the few lines
which we have quoted above. We are all
governed too much by self-interest, beyond a
doubt; but in a great measure, we are apt to
overlook our own feelings in this particular.
We can easily see our neighbors’ faults while
we are blind to our own. He may see glar
ing faults in his Northern brethren, which we
may be wholly unconscious of; while we, on
the other hand, can see faults in our Southern
neighbors which they appear to overlook en
tirely. Self-interest obscures the vision of
both parties. Were it not for self-interest we
honestly believe that our brother of the In
dex would look on the system of slavery in
the same light that we do—as a great evil,
and a stupendous wrong to the enslaved.—
But “ Self-interest! what a voracious animal
it is ! How it blinds the judgment and cor
rupts the soul!”— Christian Secretary.
Well! our brother at Hartford may be
right. We may have been too much swayed
by self-interest, in all that we have ever said
or done. We can only hope for our brother
Secretary—as we did for him of the Christian
Era —that he may never have the bronchitis,
so as to make a Southern residence necessary
for his health. In such a contingency, prompt
ed by “ self-interest,” he would in all proba
bility come South, and “ look on the system of
slavery in the same light that we do.” We
feel almost sure that, were he to come even
on a brief visit, he would return with better
ideas of the Southern people, than he seems
to cherish at present.
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\ Baptist Landmarks.
There is a great stir just now among our
Baptist friends, in regard to their “ Old land
marks.” Quite a number of their editors and
ministers are upon the hunt, and trying to
throw light on the subject. It appears how
ever, to be a fruitless search; for their land
marks have been
“ Buried beneath the yielding wave,”
and they have naught now but unstable wa
termarks to rely upon. Truly they are to be
commiserated.
We clip the above charitable item from the
Louisville Watchman and Evangelist, a Cum
berland Presbyterian paper; not for the pur
pose of defending the Baptists from tho fool
ish calumny contained in it; but simply to
ask that paper if it can produce either the
land or watermarks of Cumberland Presby
terianism. Was Jesus Christ a Cumberland
Presbyterian; or were his apostles of that
sect ? The man who can so freely commiser
ate his neighbors, should look well to his own
landmarks, and be sure he is right before he
expends his sympathy on the supposed fail
ings of others. — Christian Secretary.
Cumberland Presbyterianism was bom
West of the Alleghanies, just 1800 years af
ter our Lord’s sojourn in this world. But like
all “ fast ” boys, it arrogates to itself consid
erable importance!— [lndex.
An Educated Ministry.
A gentleman who has travelled much in
New England, says that the greatest inquiry
there is for an educated ministry, while little
seems to be thought of a pious ministry He
says: “In all my peregrinations, I never
heard a pious, godly minister, except in one
solitary instance, inquired for. The demand
for pious, godly ministers is at present below
par. ” -
How strange that there should be so little
piety among the ministry of “ New England! ”
A company of large-souled worthies, every
one of whom is the distant friend of “ the poor,
down-trodden African of the South!! But
it is explained above : Their abolition sym
pathy is the result of education, not piety ; a
freak of the head, and not a noble affection of
the heart.
The degree of A. M. was conferred
by the Trustees of Mercer at their late meet
ing, on Rev. Thomas Rambaut, of the Chero
kee Baptist College at Cassville. From what
we have seen of brother Rambaut we are
sure that this honor has not been undeserv
ingly bestowed.
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Richmond, July 18, 1857.
Rev. D. G. Daniel is an agent of the Board
of Foreign Missions, to collect funds, and do
other agency work for said Board, and as
such we commend him to the confidence, af
fection and liberality of the brethren.
A. M. POINDEXTER,
Cos. Sect’y B. F. M. S. B. C.
Precisely Right and Exactly Proper.
Brother Sparks of Cave Spring writes us:
“ I expect to attend several Associations this
fall, and shall do what I can for the Index.’’
That’s it!—just the way to make it go. Will
not brethren Jesse Wood, Teague, DeVotie,
Boykin, Irwin —yea, all of our ministering
brethren do likewise. Or any brother,
whether a minister or not, can work for “our
paper.” We shall thankfully accept the en
djeavor’s of the ladies in this good work. One
TtiousAND new subscribebs must be obtained
this fall.
For the Index.
To the Churches of the Florida Bap-
TIST ASSOCIATION.
It may be proper for me to stir up your
pure minds by way of remeraberance in refe
rence to the “ Florida Associational Bible So
ciety,” which was organized at the last ses
sion of the Florida Association. By this
bible organization, it is contemplated that all
the churches will send up funds, more or less,
and be represented in said Society by one
delegate or more. Bro. Craft, the Secretary
of our Society will, no doubt, forward to the
Index, and Tennessee Baptist, a copy of the
constitution for publication, in order to fur
nish, in due time, such information as may be
needed in regard to the terms of membership.
Tho Florida Baptist Association will hold its
next annual meeting with the Ocklockonnee
Church seven miles south of Thomasville,
Ga., on the road to Tallahassee, on Saturday
before the Third *Lord’s day in November
next. The Associational Bible Society will
meet at the same place, and at the same time,
and then and there, we shall hope to meet
brother Dayton, of Nashville, the Secretary
of the “ Bible Board of the Southern Baptist
Convention.” Bring up your contributions,
brethren, and may the Lovd come up with
you, and much good be done in this good
cause. ROBERT FLEMING, Pres.
Thomasville, Ga., July 27, 1857.
*** Tennessee Baptist will please insert.
*The Florida Baptist Convention meets on
Friday before the 4th Lord’s day at Thomas
ville, Ga.
For the Index.
Letter from Africa.
Abeakuta, May 24th, 1857.
Bear Brother Walker : —lt was but recently
that I learned you had taken charge of the
Index,” and that you were now residing in
Macon, &c.
It may not be out of place, then, for me to
say something through the Index to the
churches of the Rehoboth Association, re
specting a Missionary for this place. As that
Association sent out the man who first made
a selection here, we have since then regarded
this as the station of that Association.
Notwithstanding it has been so regarded,
we were forced to the necessity of building
a house here last fall. For that purpose I
came here last November, and laid out the
ground, planned the house and set our agent
here to work. The house was finished. A
good comfortable house—four rooms—two 12
by 14, and two 14 by 14—the walls nine feet
high. This house we thought sufficient for a
man to stay in until another could be built,
and thus enable him to be on the ground, and
superintend the work. As I was then alone
in Zaxe, I could not be absent long—and,
therefore, left the building in the hands of
the agent here, and returned in eleven days.
A few weeks ago, a very severe wind came
through here and blew the house down, and
now I am again obliged to be here. As there
are now others at Zaxe, I intend seeing the
house finished before I return.
After what has been said, it is not worth
while to say to you or your Association, that
we need someone here. The cause greatly
demands a white man in Abeakuta. The
interest of those in the interior demands it.—
I arrived here on the 22d inst., found things
in quite a broken down condition, and leaving
all goods, left here, greatly exposed. But I
hope, in two week’s time, to have everything
nearly done.
The lot selected here by the former es
teemed Missionary of the Rehoboth Associa
tion—Rev. J. S. Dennard, is a very desirable
place. It is out of the thick part of town, in
a newly settled portion, and the people seem
very favorably disposed towards the gospel.
The ground is high—free from bush, and
has no signs of marshes. Some large granite
rocks half buried on the lot. From the point
where I have selected for the house, we have
one of the finest views in nature.
Far away in front rise the grass-covered
hills made still more beautiful by the palm
trees thickly interspersed. Along the sides
of these inclined plains, the winding paths
leading to the farms to Ibbadon Zays, &c.,
are made doubly interesting by being con
tinually filled with caravans going to or com
ing from the interior.
Far away beyond this, the mountain tops
rise majestically. To the left, the same scene
continues excepting the absence of the paths
and the addition of some high large granite
rocks. To the right the view is very soon in
terrupted by the abrupt precipices of high
granite. I regard this as a very desirable
place also, as regards health.
One of the chiefs of the town, next to the
king, lives on an adjoining lot, where I am
now staying. He is very favorably disposed,
and kindly offered me house room. The
rooms I occupy are pretty comfortable, hut
very small. The chief was anxious for me to
preach in his house to-day (Sabbath) which I
did. I suppose it was the first regular Bap
tist service ever performed in Abeakuta. A
little company assembled at my door and I
went through the regular rotino of service.
It appeared very novel to most of them,
some laughed, some slept, and a few listened
very attentively.* May the Lord bless his
word to the good of their sonls.
Now I hope that the Association has al
ready adopted some good man for this place,
and he is now preparing to come.f If not
will they not now begin with new energies
and seek more diligently, pray more earnest-
ly, and determine to send out a Missionary
this fall ? God is, perhaps, trying the faith of
the brethren there to see if they believe His
word. The word says, “ ask and ye shall re
cieve.”
Perhaps after it is known that this is a
healthy location, and prospects are fair, some
young man in Georgia will volunteer to come.
Nor should that make any difference with one
wheris called to he xr Missionary ? - Shall he
fear for his life ? shall he count his life dear ?
I fear such have not much of—at least the
missionary spirit. But let the missionary go
with prudence and love—and at the same
time saying:
“No burning heat by day,
No blast of evening air
Shall take my breath away
If God be with me there.
******* *
I’ll go and come, nor fear to die
Till from on high, thou call me home.”
To sum up all in few words, I mean, let a
man have implicit faith in God. Going forth
at his command not knowing whither he
goeth. Yours truly,
A. D. PHILLIPS.
*How much like civilized Americans!
fßrq. Ried and wife are now waiting for a
vessel to take them out.
From our New York Correspondent.
New York, July, 1857.
Excuse me, Mr. Editor, the weather has
been so intensely hot, not that I would have
you to infer from this that I object to the hot
weather, or that I dislike it; on the contrary,
being somewhat Salamanderish in my tem
perament, I luxuriate in hot weather and ex
pand as do flowers. But Iso enjoy the ex
cessive heat of summer that I don’t want to
do anything when the thermometer is up to
86 degrees, but to sit still and perspire. It
is such a luxury to feel the pores gently open
ing their mouths, and the ppnt up liquids of
the body sweetly flowing out! “Who would
write letters or do anything else (if he could
help it,) in such circumstances as I have des
cribed ? But there is another thing—l re
member the advice which an aged minister
once gave to an exuberant sprig of divinity.
“ My brother,” said the wise old man, “ I ad
vise you, in preaching, always to stop when
you get through.” The same principle, I
suppose, applies to letter-writing. When a
man has nothing to say he had better say it
and stop. This preaching, whether with the
tongue or pen, merely for the sake of preach
ing ft what my soul abhors.
The goodly people of our city, since this
“ heated term ” commenced, are nowhere, or
rather, I may say, are everywhere. Is there
a green nook or mountain top that does not
contain some of them? The churches (the
congregations, sxxXrjtfia, I mean,) have dwin
dled down to next to nothing. The minis
ters are left to swelter it out as best they may
(except the Salamanders who like it,) until
the first of August, when they too will cease,
for a short time, from their labors.
Your readers have heard, doubtless, of the
Rev. Dr. Magoon’s resignation of the pasto
rate of the Oliver Street Church in this city.
The ostensible, and without doubt, the real
occasion of this step was the determination
of the Church, as expressed in a vote, to
withstand the current which has been long
setting up town and to hold on to their pre
sent position in one of the lower wards of
the city. It is a question whether they can
long live there as a self-supporting a church.
There are many of Dr. Magoon’s friends who
desire to retain him in our city, and it is pos
sible that an effort will be made to this end.
He is a genuine, noble-hearted man, and with
al, possessed of rare excellencies. It is hoped
that he may continue to live amongst us.
The First Baptist Church are looking for
ward with high expectations to the coming
(in September) of their young pastor, Rev.
J. Rengrow Nott. He is reputed to be fully
equal to his position, and his fellow-pastors are
prepared to give him a cordial and warm wel
come. It is no small thing to be the worthy
successor of Spencer 11. Cone.
Os books there is not much now to be said.
Sheldon, Blakeman & Cos., are soon to issue
three excellent works, namely, anew volume
of sermons, or rather a volume of new ser
mons by Dr. Way land ; a volume by Dr. Wil
liams of this city, being the substance of a
course of sermons preached to his own people
from the 13th chap, of Ist Cor., and the cele
brated lectures of Dr. Nott, the venerable
President of Union College, on the use of in
toxicating liquors. These are “ books that are
books.” They may be safely recommend/ed.
They are not novels, although they will con
tain many novel (not false) views.
I shall not write to you again in three weeks
unless the thermometer gets up to 90 de
grees. OGLETHORPE.
Our Up Country Letters.
To be or not to be — Atlanta — who chose its site
—No Wilderness now—Colporteur—Ameri
can Tract Society—Great Conversation —
Mysterious Letter—who sent it—where print
ed —its sentiments — Marietta.
“ A map of busy life, its fluctuations and
its vast concerns.” Cowpcr’s line shall give
the character of my letters. Every phase of
life, as I gaze at it, shall have a note “ made
out; ” and each phase shall be shall find its
place on my map. To no particular humor
will I confine myself; but “from grave to
gay, from lively to severe ” —according to
the mood of the minute—will I change. Dig
nified I’ll not be ; dull I “hope not to be; im
pertinent I’ll try not to be: piquant, shall I
be ? in fact what—“ to be or not to be—
that’s the question.”
AUGUST, 1857.