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176 From the Charleston Mercury. The annexed beautiful little poem is from the pen of the Hon. Henry A. Jackson, of Georgia, for several years past Minister of the United States to the Court of Austria, a post which he has filled with honor to his country and himself. The lines are eminently credita ble to the poetic genius of the writer, and do honor alike to his head and heart. My Father. BY HON. HENRY R. JACKSON. As die the embers on the hearth, And o’er the floor the shadows fall, And creeps the chirping cricket forth, And ticks the death-watch in tht wall— I see a form in yonder chair, That grows beneath the waning light; There are the wan sad features—there The pallid brow and locks of white 1 My Father 1 when they laid thee down, And heaped the clay upon thy breast, And left thee sleeping all alone Upon thy narrow couch of rest, I know not why I could not weep— The soothing drops refused to roll; And oh 1 that grief is wild and deep Which settles tearless on the soul I But when I saw thy vacant chair, Thine idle hat upon the wall, Thy book—the penciled passage where Thine eye had rested last of all; The tree beneath whose friendly shade Thy trembling feet had wandered forth ; The very prints those feet had made When last they feebly trod the earth; And thought, while countless ages fled, Thy vacant seat would vacant stand— Unworn thy hat, thy book unread, Effaced thy footsteps from the sand ; And widowed, in this cheerless world. The heart that gave its love to thee ; Torn, like a vine, whose tendrils curled More closely round the falling tree ! Oh ! Father, then, for her and thee, Gushed madly forth the scorching tears, And oft, and long, and bitterly Those tears have gushed in later years ; For, as the world grows cold around. And things take on their real hue, ’Tis sad to learn that love is found Alone above the stars with you. Savannah, Ga.,-1842. The Observer and the Baptists. Our catholic character restrains us from criticising the faith and practice of any evangelical church. But upon these may be grafted particular views or modes that have not the sanction of the church as such, and on these we may and we do an imadvert at our own discretion. — New York Obserer. It is as we feared. The catholic char acter of the New York Observer is not warm and comprehensive enough to bless anything smaller than an “ evangelical church”—one of those great churches made up, like its own, of many local churches. But as Baptists have no church of that particular kind, they have only a small cnance of receiving; anything better than its cool sectarian animadversion. It would not be of much avail, therefore, to give the Observer additional evidence as to the views of our churches on the sub ject of communion. But we must not deny ourselves the pleasure of referring to our neighbor’s “proofs.” It seems that the first Baptist whom he ever knew was a “regular com municant, once every three months, in a Presbyterian churchand furthermore, that he has heard “one of the most emi nent Baptists in this State ridiculing the close communion practice.” And “these,” says our neighbor, “are proofs to our mind that Baptists do not regard it [close com munion] as a tenet of the denomination.” We know that our friend of the Observer loves a prime joke, and this could hardly be excelled in the line of “proofs.” But if he really wishes to know what is the faith and practice of the Baptist churches in this country on the question of commu nion—churches, by the way, that number more than three fourths of all the Baptist churches in the world—we hope he will seek explicit information from that same person whom he regards as “one of the most eminent Baptists in this State.” If that individual knows of any of the 11.000 American Baptist churches that practice open communion, he will doubtless be able to give their number and names, and the Observer will then know exactly what proportion they bear to the whole number of our churches.— Examiner. “ Confidence.” The following incident is related of the late run upon the Savings Banks of New York city: At a Sixpenny Savings Bank, a little newsboy, without a jacket, and only one suspender, (and that a string,) confronted the teller on Monday, and demanded to know whether “ She was all right ” — meaning the Institution—because if she was, he didn’t mean to be scared, if every body else was. He had got 42 cents salt ed down there, and all he wanted was his (the teller’s) word of honor that it wouldn’t spile. The teller assured him that his money was ready for him at any moment. “ Nuff said, ’tween gen’l’men, but I don’t want it,” rejoined the youth, and wi‘h a self-complacent, well-satisfied air, walked out of the bank. “Is she good ?” cried two or three more newsboys who were awaiting the result, at the doorsteps “ Yes, tirre!” he replied, “as good as wheat —ketch our bank to stop ! Yoos ought to seed the gold I seed in der safe.” “ How much was they ?” inquired a com panion. “ More’n a house full!” was his prompt response. “ An’ yoos don’t ketch dis ’ere chile a-makin’ an old woman of hi6-self, and drawin. out his money ; I ain’t so green— /ain’t !” Letter from T. P. Crawford. The following letter, dated Shanghai, May 14, 1857, will fill the heart of every friend of Christ who reads it with unaffec ted pleasure. God is graciously working on our behalf. Let us thank God and take courage—and let all hearts be uplift ed for the pouring out of his spirit in more copious effusions. Dear Brothers Taylor and Poindexter : It seems that after so long a time the work of the Lord in Shanghai is beginning to go forward. A marked seriousness is coming over the minds of many of the people- They have never given such at tention to the preaching of the gospel at any time before. A man by the name of Tseu, from a neighboring town, was bap tized into the following of the church on the sth inst., and Polk of Shanghai, and and a Dane by the name of Anderson, on the 10th instant. Both of these Chinese are men of intelligence and influence, and they related most satisfactory experiences of grace before the church. Tseu’s reach ing back for two years, and Polk’s for sev en months. They had both been addict ed to opium; but had cast it off previous ly to their union with the church. They are precious brethren in our eyes, and may the Lord bless them, and make them a blessing. But this is not all of the good news which I have to tell you. After the baptism of the first brother mentioned, a young man in the congregation approach ed me with earnest looks, and said I also wish to be baptized. I talked with him for a few moments, and found he was in a very interesting state of mind, but as I had not time to talk at length, I told him to meet me the next day at the chapel.— He did so, and after conversing with him in regard to his condition, and directing him to I was at a loss to tell wheth er he was in the kingdom or near the door. The next time I saw him was at my own little chapel, and then I found he had experienced a change of heart about a month ago; but he was not fully clear and satisfied. I told him to trust ail to God. At the same time the native members of the church present covenant ed with me and Mrs. C. to pray especially for him. Two days from this, he came to my house bright and early, with a face beaming with joy and hope, to tell what the Lora had done for his soul. His name is Lee. He is from an interior city, but he is here doing business. He is 24 years of age, and though he is unable to read, he seems intelligent and very decided in his character. We can teach him to read “ the new character” in a few weeks. He will doubtless be received into the church soon. He has asked for admis sion. Still more : there are several other per sons who are in a very interesting state of mind, some of whom we may expect to be converted any day. We request the Board, through you, to make special sup plications for these individuals. Brother Wong’s wife is among the number, so also is Mrs. Crawford’s female teacher. Our baptismal services produce quite an excite ment and interest among the spectators, and lead them to make many inquiries.— If I am not mistaken, from the signs of the times, the Chinese will give immersion a decided preference over sprinkling. On Wednesday last we got our little church together and had a prayer meet ing in Chinese; it was a very good day, and so we soon appointed o regular week ly prayer meeting. May it be continued a thousand years to come. Our little church now numbers seven new members, males : and three females, with the prospect of another, soon. Bless ed be the name of the Lord, what a change has come over us in the last three years. Tell the friends of the China mission to hold on a few years longer, and they will reap the fruits of their labors. I hope you had a glorious meeting at Louisville. Why don’t you send us the minutes of the Convention ? The “ Rules ” to which you refer in your last letter were sent by us to you in October last. Mrs. C. is not very well. She sends her Chris tian regards. Yours, in Christ Jesus. T. P. CRAWFORD. From the Christian Era. How Spurgeon Prays. Quite an abundance of Spurgeon’s ser mons have been published on this side of the Atlantic as specimens of his preach ing, but I have not yet seen printed in any American publication, any sample of his public prayers. I therefore transcribe from a London publication the following, which, although it may not stand H. W. Beecher’s criticism, will seem to be a prayer apparently full of faith and unc tion. “ O God, save my people! save my people ! A solemn charge hast thou giv en to thy servant. Ah ! Lord, it is too solemn for such a child. Help him; help him by thine own grace, to discharge it as he ought. O Lord, let thy servant confess that he feels that his prayers are not as earnest as they should be for his people’s souls ; that he does not preach so frequently as he ought, with that fire, that energy, that true love to men’s souls. But, O Lord, damn not the hearers for the preacher’s sin. O destroy not the flock for the shepherd’s iniquity. Have mercy on them, good Lord, have mercy on them, O Lord, have mercy on them.— There are some of them that will not have mercy on themselves. How have we preached to them, and labored for them ! O God, thou knowest that I lie not! How have I striven for them that they might be saved! But the heart is too hard for man to melt, and the soul made of iron too hard for flesh and blood to render soft. G God, the God of Israel, thou canst save. There is the pastor’s hope ; there is the THE CHRISTIAN INDEX. minister’s trust. He cannot, but thou canst, Lord; they will not come, but thou canst make them willing in the day of thy power. They will not come unto thee that they may have life; but thou canst draw them, and then they will run after thee. They cannot come, but thou canst give them the power ; for no man cometh except the Father draw him, yet, if he draw him then can he come. Now, O Lord, we beseech thee, bless our people. Let this one church, thy church, be still knit together in unity ; and this night may they commence anew era of pray er. They are a praying people, blessed be thy name, and they pray for thy min ister with all their hearts. O Lord, help them to pray more earnestly. May we wrestle in prayer more than ever, and besiege thy throne until thou makest Je rusalem a praise not only here, but every where. But Father, it is not the church we weep for; it is not the church we groan for; it is the world. O faithful Pro miser, hast thou not promised to thy Son that he should not die in vain ? Give him souls we beseech thee, that he may be abundantly satisfied. Hast thou not pro mised thy church that she shall be in creased ? O, increase her, increase her. And hast thou not promised that thy min isters shall not labor in vain ? For thou hast said that ‘ as the rain cometh down and the snow from Heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, even so shall thy word be ; it shall not return unto thee void.’ Let not the word return void to-night; but now may thy servant in the most earnest manner, with the most fervent heart, burning with love to his Savior, and with love to souls, preach ev er more the glorious gospel of the blessed God. Gome, Holy Spirit, we can do noth ing without thee. We invoke thee, great Spirit of God, thou who didst rest on Abraham, on Isaac, and on Jacob; thou who in the night visions speaketh unto men. Spirit of the Prophets, spirit of the Apostles, spirit of the church, be thou our spirit this night, that the earth may tremble, that souls may be made to hear thy word, and that all flesh may re joice together to praise thy name. Unto Father, Son and Holy Ghost, the dread Supreme, be everlasting praise. Amen.” There appears to be as much “ holy boldness” in Spurgeon’s praying as in his preaching. How far ought the first to be imitated ? A. B. C. From the South Western Baptist. No Fiction. Messrs. Editors: I observe among the extracts on the first page of your paper for September 17th, an anecdote reporting the manner in which a Rev. Mr. Quickly used up a Mr. Carrington, an Infidel. — The facts there narrated, actually occur red, not in “the west,” as stated in the extract, but in the “Old Dominion” —in~ the county of Lunenburg, (about A. D. 1832,)in a public discussion between Rev. Mr. Watt, a Presbyterian, and a Dr. Thomas, an offshoot of the Campbellite party. Dr. Thomas, denied that the word rendered “soul” in the original conveyed the idea ordinarily attached to it. He as cribed to it several meanings : among others, that of “a smelling bottle.” Mr. Watt,to the no small chagrin and consterna tion of the Doctor, but to the great amuse ment of the congregation, repeated sever al passages of Scripture in which the word “soul” occurs, and substituted for it the Doctor’s definition of the word, “a smell ing bottle,” thus: “Bless the Lord, O my smelling bottle ;” also the passage cited in the extract, “what shall it profit,” &c., and a number of other passages. Mr. Watt and Dr. Thomas were both of Richmond, Va., and I believe both of them are still living. The refutation of Dr. T. was considered by Baptists and Pedo baptists, a complete one ; and Mr. W.’s mode of arguing was highly applauded.— But when Baptists adopt the same mode of arguing with Pedo-baptists, the latter seem to think, as did the lawyer who dis covered that it was his neighbor's ox and not his own that was gored, that “circum stances alter cases. The Reductio ad ab surdum is very good and very conclusive when used against a Thomasite, or other infidel ; but when brought to bear upon their infant sprinkling , forsooth, it be comes (m their estimation,) a very falla cious rule ! Why is this ? Most evidently because the application of this rule renders as manifest the absurdity of their defini tions of the words baptizo , baptizmos <fec., as it does Dr. Thomas’s definition of the word rendered “soul” in the Scriptures.— “ Buried with him in sprinkling,” or “bu ried with him in pouring,” is as absurd as “Bless the Lord, O my smelling bottle.” To represent the Saviour as saying, “I have a sprinkling to be sprinkled with,” &c., is to exhibit him in a most ridiculous light as making “much ado about nothing” —or next to nothing—if he was only to be sprinkled with suffering. According to the “Code of Honor,” he is to be ranked among cowards who refuses to place his adversary on a purity with himself, both as respects the position's, to be occupied by them severally, and the weapons to be used ; and, according to all approved codes of logic and common sense, he should be considered as conscious of being in error who seeks to lessen the projectile force of his opponent’s missiles, by depressing his position, (by defamation of his character,) or refuses to allow his opponent to wield weapons (arguments or rules of logic) wielded by himself. J.S.B. The following extract from the Chris tian Chronicle, of Philadelphia, passes Deacon Limber round for the benefit of of delinquents in other places: Verbatum, Literatim, et Punctuatim October 3, 1857. Mr. Wm. B. Jacobs : I want to know why you make youse of my name without orders a man profesing beter things pub lishing areligoius paper what shal we term you a wool! in sheeps clothing we hear a good deal of muttering and complaing a bout delinquints if this is the way the came you ougt to stop we dont like to be forst into such measures what shal we doo we cant shake you off we cant dog you off nor we cant ink ye off your calculation is to impose on the unthinking and labering part of your comunity you think you have the advantage in point of law and feel dis posed to take it tramp on a worm and it will turn JAMES LIMBER. Deacon James Limber —Dear Sir: We are truly thankful that our published list of delinquents has finally brought you out, and that you have replied in such a feeling manner. This is the first time we have heard from you for many years.— Your case seems hopeful. Your name has long stood on our books with the title of Deacon. Go on dear brother, and seek to honor your holy profession. If the spirit of your letter is characteristic of your Christian character, general deportment among the members of the church who look to you for example, and correspon dence with your brethren abroad, you will purchase to yourself a good degree and great boldness in the faith. The next time you write, please enclose your subscription of eight dollars for the Chronicle, and then if we must separate, we will try to bear the affliction. SOUTHERN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY. NEW PUBLICATIONS. “a CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY EXPLORER IS THE HERO OP the world.” —National Iwtelligencer. BOWEN’S CENTRAL AFRICA. ADVENTURES and Missionary Labors in several countries in the interior of Africa, from 1849 to 1856. By Rev. T. J. Bowen. Price, sl. jgp” Columns might be filled with commendatory extracts of the work, from the religious and secular press of the whole country. Space wiU not admit of such an indulgence at present. “ Mr. Bowen in youth was a bold and hardy soldier; but in his manhood and his Christian devotion the qualities of a Hero born in him have found a field which no soldier ever has a chance to enter. To penetrate alone into an entirely unknown and hostile region; to go straight through the gate of a city peopled by hun dreds of thousands who looked on him with the same wonder as they would on an angel or a fiend dropping down from the clouds; to say before the Court and King of a great nation, in whose presence he stood ar raigned, as Bowen did, “The God of Heaven is mj King ; lama soldier, and this book, (referring to the Bible), is my sword,” and thus to conquer his way from city to city, and through people after people, is an achievement such as an Alexander never would have dreamed of undertaking. It is comparatively cowardice to be a conqueror shielded on all sides by an invincible army. Peculiar intellectual as well as moral traits always belong to such a pioneer.”— National Intelligencer. “ This book is of rare interest. It is thrilling as a work of travels, and possesses double value in the esti mation of the philanthropist who would see Ethiopia stretch out her hands, and a whole continent regenera ted.”—Louisville Journal. IfgPThe author’s profits are appropriated to the “Central African Mission.” Those, therefore, who buy the work, will do themselves a favor, and promote the interest of a very important mission. jgp Remit one dollar, and the work will be mailed you. jpgg” A large stock of the most important works of other publishers constantly on hand, and supplied, at wholesale, on very liberal terms. jgf” Foreign Books imported to order, at short no tice, and on liberal terms. Address, SMITH & WHILDEN, Dep. Agts., August 5-ts Charleston, S. C. 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. BROWN WOOD INSTITUTE, NEAR LaGRANGE, GEORGIA. Faculty. I. F. COX, A. M., Principal and Prof, of Mathematics. H. C. HOOTEN, A. M., Prof, of Natural Science. VINCENT T. SANFORD, A. M., Prof, of Languages. Rev. WM. M. CUNNINGHAM, A. M., Prof, of Greek, and Mental Science. THE prosperity of this Institution during the two past years, the experience and energy of the Faculty, together with the various appliances for in struction, indicate that there are few seminaries of learning which possess equal advantages for the cul ture of the youthful mind. We have no inexperienced assistants. The Institution is supplied with ample ap paratus for illustration in the different departments of Natural Science, also in Civil Engineering, Survey ing, &c. The Fall Term commences the last Wednesday in August, and closes the first Thursday in December. The Spring Term commences the last Monday in Janu ary and closes the last Thursday in June. Examinations at the close of each Term. EXPENSES. Board, per annum $117.00 Tuition 50.00 Chemistry, (Extra) 10.00 French (Extra) 25.00 Students furnished their own lights and towels. For Catalogues containing particulars address July 15—ts J. F. COX, Principal. BOOKS AND MUSIC. THE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully inform their Baptist friends, and the readers of this paper in general, that they will supply, at the lowest prices, all kinds of BOOKS, STATIONERY and SHEET-MUSIC. Also, WALL-PAPERS, FINE CUTLERY, GOLD PENS, &c., &c. They are especially interested in the sale of BAP TIST BOOKS, and keep a supply of the publications of that denomination for sale at low prices. Having three places of business, their facilities for both buying and selling low, are greater than usual, and they are also thus enabled to keep well supplied. They are resolved to sell “as low as the lowest” for cash. Any book or piece of music will be sent by mail, or otherwise, upon receipt of the price, and one cent per ounce weight to prepay the postage, if by mail. and Choirs supplied with HYMN and SINGING BOOKS of the best kinds at Publisher’s rates. Any article advertised by one of our houses can be obtained at cither of the others. J. J. & S. P. RICHARDS, Macon, Ga. J. J. RICHARDS & CO., Atlanta, Ga. RICHARDS & BROTHER, Griffin, Ga. March 25, 1857—ts LOTT WARREN | LOUIS P. D. WARREN. WARREN & WARREN, jiOTQmM'srss ilawo ALBANY, GEORGIA. Fob. 4, 1857 4 ts “ BOSTICK & KEIN, WHOLESLE & RETAIL DEALERS IIV STAPLE & FANCY DBY GOODS ! 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It will be recollected by many, that some ten years since, Mr. King was the successful and popular Principal of Hearn School, for several consecutive years. For the past two years he has had charge of the Female School at this place. His re-election therefore to his present position is a sufficient guarantee to the public that the Trustees have entire confidence in his ability to dis charge the responsible duties of the station. The Board flatter themselves that he will give ample satis faction to patrons and students. For natural beauty, healthfulness, educational ad vantages and moral influence, our location is prrhaps not equalled by any in the Southern country. We hope therefore to receive a liberal share of public patronage. The Academic year is divided into two sessions of five months each. The first commences the second Mondav in January, and closes the 9th of June, with a public examination. The second commences the sth of July, and closes 6th December. RATES OF TUITION PER SESSION. Spelling and Reading, $ 6 00 Element. Gcog. Gram, and Arith 12 00 Higher English Branches, Latin and Greek, 16 00 Those pursuing College studies charged... 20 00 Incidental expenses, 50 jgf”Students charged from the time of entrance till the close of session, unless in case of protracted sick ness. can be. had in private families convenient to the School at from $lO to sl2 per month, including Washing and Lodging. A few can be accommodated in the family of the Principal. fltWFor Circulars containing full information, Ad dress A. J. KING, Cave Spring, Qa. By order of the Board, C. W. SPARKS, President. W. R. Pstkr, Secretary. octl4— RABUN 8l SMITH, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, SAVANNAH, GA. J. W. Rabun. | i W. H. Smith. Savannah, July 10, 1866—28—ts MERCER UNIVERSITY. PENFIELD, GREENE CO.,GA. Faculty. PROFESSORS: COLLEGE, S. P. SANFORD, A. M., Chairman—Mathematics. J. E. WILLET, A. M., Chem. and Natural Philosophy. H. H. TUCKER, A. M., Belles Lettres, and Moral Philosophy. U. W. WISE, A. M., Greek Language and Litera ture. WILLIAM G. WOODFIN, A. M., Roman Literature and Modern Languages. Theological Seminary. - - Ecclesiastical History and Biblical Literature. WM. WILLIAMS, A. M., Systematic and Pastoral Theology. Academy. J. L. ANDREWS, Principal. BTUDIES. The Studies in this University are A Theological Course of three years designed for those who are preparing for the Gospel Ministry; A Collegiate Course of four years, equal to that of other Colleges in the country; A Scientific Course of three years, including, with some additions, all the Studies of the Collegiate Course except the Ancient Languages; An Academical Course, including whatever is neces sary to prepare for admission into College. ADMISSION. The regular time for the admission of Students, is at the opening of the Fall Term, the last Wednesday in August. Candidates for admission into the Collegiate Course must sustain satisfactory examinations on Geography; Arithmetic; English, Latin and Greek Grammar; Ctesar; Virgil; Cicero’s Select Orations; and Jacob’s Greek Reader ; and must be at least fourteen years of age. Candidates for admission into the Scientific Course must sustain satisfactory examinations on Geography; Arithmetic; English Grammar; Simple Equations in Algebra; and two books in Geometry ; and must be at least sixteen years of age. * EXPENSES. Tuition Feees. Spring Term. Fall Term. In Theological Seminary. .. Nothing. Nothing. In College $25 00 sls 00 Scientific Course 25 00 15 00 In Academy— Preparatory Class 26 00 15 00 Second Class 20 00 12 00 Third Class 16 00 9 00 Elementary C1a55...... 10 00 6 00 Room Rent. . 6 00 4 00 Contingent Expenses 2 00 1 00 These expenses are required to be paid in advance. From Students who lodge in the College buildings, fifty dollars will be received as full payment for the tuition fees, room rent, and contingent expenses of the year. The price of Board in the village is sl2 per month of washing, room rent, and fuel $3. COMMENCEMENT AND VACATIONS. The Commencement is held on the last Wednesday in July. There are two Vacations, dividing the year into two terms, as follows: First Term —From last Wednesday in August to De cember 16 th. Winter Vacation —From December 15th to Februa ry Ist. Second Term —From first day of February to Com mencement. Summer Vacation —From Commencement to last Wednesday in August. S. LANDRUM, Secretary of the Board of Trustees. August 12. SOUTHERN FEMALE COLLEGE, LAGRANGE, GA. Faculty.—lß67 and 1868. JOHN A. FOSTER, ) „ HENRY E. BROOKS, \ Pro P rietors - JOHN A. FOSTER, A. M., Professor of Physical Science and Languages. Rev. HENRY E. BROOKS, A. M., Professor of Moral Philosophy and Mathematics. Miss ELIZA R. STITT, Presiding Teacher and Gov erness. Mrs. M. BROOKS, Primary Department. Miss ELLEN BROOKS, Teacher of English Branches. Miss SUSAN A. FOSTER, Primary Department. Prof. D. W. CHASE, Principal Music Department. Mr. GEORGE W. CHASE, Miss HATTIE HARRING TON, Miss MARY F. CHASE, Music. Mrs. M. CHASE, Ornamental Department. Mrs. LUCINDA ALLEN, Matron. The next session of this Institution will begin on tho first Wednesday in September. June 23-ts GEORGIA TELEGRAPH PRINTING HOUSE. THIS Establishment is believed to be one of the best appointed in the State, and to offer unsurpassed inducements to those requiring any species of Book or Job Printing. It is provided largely with new and beautiful type and Power Presses of the most approved construction. It keeps also, on hand, a complete as sortment of the varieties of material used in Book, Blank Book and Job Printing in general; Heavy and fine Book paper, white and colored; sized paper for Blank Books, Circulars, Notes and Invitations—from superoy al down to the most minute embossed French Note Pa per of a variety of patterns and appropriate for business or social intercourse. Cards of every size—plain, em bossed and illustrated—for business or social purposes. Particular attention will be paid to printing Pamphlets, and when ordinarily fair manuscript is furnished no fears need be entertained of the correctness of the Press. Cash will be expected for all Job work on delivery. Orders respectfully solicited. Macon, January, 1867. GROVER & BAKER’S FAMILY SEWING MACHINES, Promote the leisure, health and happiness of home. REASONS WHY THIS MACHINE IS UNIVERSALLY PREFERRED OVER ALL OTHERS. 1 BECAUSE it is the only Sewing Machine in the • world ever invented, so constructed as to fully meet the demands of families', for general use. 2. It is very simple and is never liable to get out of order. 3. It makes a seam which will not rip, though every third stitch is cut. 4. It is not a Shuttle Machine. 6. It sews with two needles, making any length stitch desired. 6. It sews from two ordinary spools, and thus all trouble of winding thread is avoided ; while the same Machine can be adapted at pleasure, by a mere change of spools, to all varieties of work. 7. The same Machine runs silk or linen thread, and common spool cotton, with equal facility. 8. This Machine will sew in the slieves of a coat with the same ease and facility that it sews a straight seam. 9. This Machine can be run to make one thousand five hundred stitches per minute. 10. The seams are elastic as the most elastic fa bric, so that it is free from all liability to break in wash ing, ironing or otherwise. 11. The stitches made by this machine are mqre beautiful than any other made either by hand or ma chine. For sale by THOS. P. STOVALL & CO., M. R. RODGERS, Agt., Macon, Ga. July 1-ts. Augusta, Ga. HARDEMAN & GRIFFIN, ’ DEALERS IN GROCERIES, PROVISIONS and Staple Dry Goods, corner of Third and cherry sts., MACON, GA. THOS. HARDEMAN, JR. | J. W. GRIFFIN. Jan. 14,—1857—1y. JOSEPH M. BOARDMAN] WASHINGTON HALL BUILDING, Second Street, Macon, Ga. LAW, MEDICAL, SCHOOL, AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS. Blank Books, Stationery, Drawing MATERIAL, ScO. Macon, G*. Jan. 14, 1807.—1 y Twenty-Five Witnesses of Paper Money; or, The Forger Convicted!! NOVEMBER 1857