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THE FAMILY CIRCLE.
“the TIMID CHILD’S HYMN. ~
0 little child, lie still and sleep;
Jesus is near,
Thou need’st not fear,
jf o one need fear whom God doth keep
By day or night,
Then lay thee down in slumber deep,
Till morning light.
0 little child, thou need’st not wake,
Though round thy bed
Are dangers spread,
Thy Saviour care of thee will take,
For he is strong
And angels watch thee for his sake,
The whole night long.
O little child, lie still and rest;
He sweetly sleeps
Whom Jesus keeps.
And in the morning wake; how blest
His child to be!
Love every one, but love him best;
He first loved thee.
0 little child, when thou must die,
Fear nothing then,
But say, Amen,
To God’s command, and quiet lie
In his kind hand,
Till he shall say, “Dear child, come fly
To heaven’s bright land.”
Then, with thy angel wings quick grown,
Shalt thou ascend
To meet thy friends.
Jesus the little child will own
Safe at his side!
And thou shalt live before the throne,
Because he died.
THE LITTLE BOOK’S MISSION.
About fifty years ago, a clergyman
left his home in Hartford, Connecti
cut, to take a journey into the far wes
tern country, his destination being
Whitestown, New York. He took
with him for distribution a few reli
gious books, and among them Dod
dridge’s Rise and Progress. Books of
any kind were scarce in those days,
and in those distant regions he expec
ted to meet with very few. Stopping
at a neat, but very humble tavern one
day, he observed the woman who wai
ted on him seemed very thoughtful,
and whenever she had leisure returned
to a book she was reading, He felt
an interest to know what it was, and
asked her if she would please let him
see it. She complied, saying, it was
a copy of Doddridge’s Pise and pro
gress, which she had borrowed of a
neighbor, and she was copying some
portions of it which she wished espe
cially to remember. The clergyman
very gladly presented her with a
copy, which was received with un
bounded joy and thankfulness. She
was not a Christian, but was anxiou
sly seeking the way to Christ. With
some kind words of counsel the minis
ter went on his way, praying God to
bless this little seed cast by the way
side Thirtv years rolled away, and
the good minister was again passing
through that place. Impelled by
curiosity, he inquired for the woman
by name among the people, and was
shown a beautiful residence, which he
was told she occupied, lie called up
on her directly, but was not recogniz
e i, as he dould hardly expect to be.
“Do you remember, madam, a man,
who gave you a copy of Doddridg’s
Rise and Progess thirty years ago ?”
“O, yes,” she replied, “I shall never
forget him. Are you that man, sir ?
Then I must tell you that little book
led to my conversian. It was lent
around, and many of my neighbors
read it also. We had meetings to
read it together, and when there were
bees and lniskings somebody would
read it aloud. On the Sabbath we
had no church, but we would gather
together and read the book, until at
last many were deeply anxious, and
some hopefully converted. We cal
led a minister at this time, and a
church was organized.”
A MOUSE IN THE PANTRY.
“When I used to be out of temper,
or naughty in any way, if grandfather
was here he would call to me, ‘Mary!
Mary ! take care ! there’s a mouse in
the pantry.’ I often used to cease
crying at this, and stand, wondering
to myself what he meant. I often ran
to the pantry, too, to see if there real
ly was a mouse in the trap, but I nev
er found one.
“One day I said: ‘Grandfather, I
don’t know what you mean. I haven’t
a pautry, and there is no mice in moth
er’s because 1 have looked over so of
ten.’ He smiled, and said, ‘Come, lit
tle woman, sit down here in porch by
me, and I’ll tell you I mean. Your
heart, Mary, is the pantry ; the little
sins are the mice, that get in and nib
ble away all the good, and that makes
you sometimes cross and peevish, and
fretful, unwilling to do as your moth
er wishes; and if yon do not strive
against it, the mice will keep nibbling
till the good is all eaten away. Now
I want to show you, my little girl,
how to prevent this. To keep the
mice out, you must set a trap for them
—The trap of watchfulness —and have
for bait, good resolutions and firmness.”
“But, mother,” said Nancy, now
quite interested in the story, “wouldn’t
they nibble the resolution away after
*a while ?”
“No Nanny, not if the watch was
kept strickly and the bait a good one.
I did not exactly understand it when
grandfather-first told me, for I was
such a very little girl; but I knew it
was told for me in some way, and af
ter a while I began to find out what
he meant. He told me, too, that I
might store my pantry with good
things if I watched it well. Do yon
know what that means, Nancy ?
“To be full of good always,” said
Nancy, whose tears were dried now.
“Yes, to store it with good princi
ples, good thoughts, and kind feel
lings.”
MR. SPURGEON’S ILLNESS.
Mr. Spurgeon writes from his sick
bed, a glowing, noble-hearted and
characteristic letter to his people ; in
which he makes this true and striking
remark, worthy to be printed twice
and by itself: “Do not attribute this
illness to my having labored too hard
for my Master. Such toils as would
be hardly noticed in the camp, for the
service of one’s country, would excite
astonisment, for the service of our
God.” The letter is as follows: —
Beloved Friends and Kindred in
Christ :—The days seem like weeks,
and the weeks seem like months, since
I went up to the house of the Lord.—
My heart and my flesh are crying out
for the assembly of the saints. O how
I long to hear once more the solemn
shout of the festal throng, who, with
the voice of joy and praise keep holi
day !
I am slowly rallying. My great
struggled is now with weakness. I
feel as if my frail bark had weathered
a heavy storm which has made every
timber creak. Do not attribute this
illness to my having labored too hard
for my Master- For his dear sake, I
would that I may yet be able to labor
more. Such toils as might be hardly
noticed in the camp, for the service of
one’s country, would excite astonish
ment for the service of our God.
And now I entreat you, lor love s
sake, to continue in prayer for me
When ye find access to God remem
ber me. Mind, it is not by the words
of your mouth, nor yet by the crav
ings of your heart, but it is by the
precious blood of Christ you must
draw nigh to God.. And when ye
find his sweet presence, and are be
dewed with his holy anointing, then
pour out your souls before him, and
make mention of me in your suppli
cations. Yours to love and serve in
the gospel.
C. H. Spurgeon.
Clapham, Tuesday evening, Oct. 26,
1858.
His illness is an affection of the kid
neys. But is better and he is again
preaching.
AN INSTANCE OF ANSWER
TO PRAYER.
Some years ago, Mr. Ropes, then a
prominent Boston merchant, had a
ship ready for sea. The captain was
taken sick and could not go. M. R.
went to salem, and procured the ser
vice of Capt. Gurdley, who came to
Boston. He said that the anchor was
too small, and an additional one must
be obtained. But a suitable cable
could not be found, and the captain
went to Salem, where he got one in
two pieces, which he spliced. They
then set sail. When lying at anchor
off Gibaraltar, a terrible hurricane
arose, which rapidly drifted the ves
sel ashore, dragged the large anchor.
The captain told his men that as they
were then going, they would all very
soon be in eternity, and he said let
us pray for God’s help. All knelt
down, except two Catholics, while he
offered a fervent prayer for the di
vine interposition in the hour ot great
peril. Still the ship kept dragging
the anchor—then the cable parted.—
The small anchor was thrown out,
when the vessel immediately stopped,
and they were safe. After the storm
had abated some hours, they proceed
ed to draw up the anchor, which they
did with great difficulty; when it was
found that it—The small anchor—had
caught in the ring of a man-of-war’s
large anchor, that had been lost there.
In this strange way God answered
the prayer of one of his servants, and
caused the small anchor to perform the
service which the large one had failed
to do.
YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN AS
SOCIATION.
The Philadelphia Young Men’s As
sociation celebrated their fourth anni
versary on Tuesday evening, the 2nd
inst., by a large meeting in Jayne’s
Hall, in that city. Five thousand per
sons are said to have been present, and
among them were delegates from simi
lar associations in eleven other cities
and towns. It appears from the ann
ual report read at this meeting, that
the Philadelphia Association now
numbers 1,922 members (an increase
of 720 during the past year.) and has
a library of 2,830 volumes.
Pinning tracts on trees, is a mode
of distribution which has been suc
cessfully practiced in Ireland, where
the most serious obstacles to person
ally tendering them, often exist.
They are taken down by passers-by,
and eagerly read.
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There are now four Baptist Churches
on L. Island. Though not numerous
as to membership, yet they constitute
each an interesting nucleus , around
which to gather the sacramental host
of God’s elect.
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Money a Plenty.
We saw Several letters yesteaday, from the
interior, stating that many planters were offer
ing to lend their surplus money, of which there
seems to be an abundance, for 60 and 90 days
at the rate of five to six per centum per annum,
and others are anxious to lend it at 7 per centum
and let the brrrower keep it a year. This shows
a flourishing state of affairs within our borders,
but we hope it may not be the means of induc
ing those who have means to overbuy themselves
in property at extravagant rates, and bring a
bout another season of working out of debt Ex
perience seems to have taught our planters some
thing in this respect,andtheir coursenow inseek
ing to invest in something that can soon be turn
ed into money again without being subject to
the fluctuations of property, purchased at high
rates, indicates a defermination to take advant
age of that experience.— Sav. Rep.
Burning of Lafayette Hall!
About 3 o’clock, A. M., on yesterday morn
ing, Lafayette Hall took fire and in about three
hours was a mass of ruins.
The fire originated in the north wing in a de
fective chimney. This, we doubt not, is true.
We had several versions of the manner in which
the fire originated, but all, we believe, agree in
attributingjto it a defect in the chimney, where
it passed up through the ceiling. From eighty
to one hundred persons were asleep in the build
ing when it took fire. No accident to life or
limb occured, that we have heard of. Every ex
ertion was made by our citizens, and members
of the Legislature to save the furniture, &c. We
might refer to several gentlemen who were most
active and useful, but all seemed disposed to do
what they could under the circumstances. With
out an engine, the fire could not be arrested; and
all efforts were directed towards saving fiirni
ture, &c.
The fire has placed a heavy load of affliction
on Mr. Candler and his interesting family. Mr.
C. had but lately taken the Hall—had fitted it
up comfortably, and as a reward for his labors,
he had secured a great many boarders. This
accident drives him out of a business that would
have remunerated him, and blasts all his fond
anticipations. The heartfelt sympathies of the
entire community, as well as of the members of
the Legislature, are with him in his great loss.
The building we believe was insured —Milledge
ville Recorder.
Teach Your Children toSwim.
Levi Buck, a boy not twelve years of age
as one of the passengers in the burned steamw
hip Austria, and saved his life by swimmingn
early an hour. The brave little fellow is the
on of Mb. S. Buck, of Washington, D. C. The
narrative of this child appears in the Washing
ton Star, and is as intelligible and as interest
ing as the narrative of the adult survivors. He
says:
I was under the charge of my aunt, who was
twenty-four years of age. At the time the fire
broke out we were on deck, and the Captain was
asleep, and they waked him up, when he rushed
upon deck and exclaimed, “Children, we are all
lost!” The Captain then stripped off his coat
and jumped overboard. There was great ex
citement among the passengers, and they tried
to get the fire buckets, but they could not get
the fire buckets, as the buckets were all fasten
ed and could not be got loose. The life boats
were filled with the passengers while they were
still hanging at the ship’s side, and the ropes
which held them were cut, which plunged boats
and all into the sea.
So great was the rush that my aunt and I
were separated; and a man by the name of Pol,
lock was hanging to the chains of the anchor
and he called to me to come to him. I then
tried to reach him, and I was hurried over the
heads and shoulders of the throng, who were
uncertain which way to go. I slipped down
the chains and clinched upon Mr. Pollock’s
neck; and then I held fast for about an hour,
hen my shirt caught fire. I was all the time
holding by Mr. Pollock’s hair. When my shirt
was on fire, Mr. Pollock said, “My boy, we must
go,” and he plunged into the sea with me cling
ing to him. As we struck the water, I lost my
hold of him, and swam about for nearly an hour,
when I was taken up by the boat of the Mau
rice, and about an hour and a half afterward
Mr. Pollock was picked up by one of the boats
of the Maurice. When I was clinging to Mr.
Pollock’s neck the magazine exploded with a
terrible noise, and I saw many persons flying
in the air.
Beatls of Col. Samuel S. Sibley.
It becomes our painful duty to announce the
death of Col. Samuel. S. Sibley, who died at his
residence in this city yesterday morning after a
lingering illness, in the fiftieth year of his age.
The deceased had been a citizen of Savannah dur
ing the past ten years, and was for a time connec
ted with the Savannah Georgian as one ofits ed
itors and proprietors. In public and in private
life he bore the character of a high toned, hon
orable gentleman. With qualities of head and
heart to win the respect and esteem of his fellow
men, he enjoyed the friendship of a large circle
of acquaintances, who will deeply sympathize
with his worthy family in their distress and
bereavement.
The deceased was a native of New Jersey,
but removed to Florida some twenty years ago,
where he was for several years proprietor and
editor of the Tallahassee Floridian. It may be
gratifying to his friends abroad to know that he
closed a Christian life in a happy and triumphant
death.
By the notice in another column it will be
seen that his funeral will take place from his late
residence on Bryan street, this morning at 10
o’clock.
Immense Corn Crop in Kentucky.— The Lou
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been so large in Kentucky as the present crop
promises to be. It states that there are fields
in the blue grass region estimated at 185 bush
els to the acre, while fields promising seventy
five to eighty bushels are quite common
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THE Autumnal Term commences on Monday
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A uniform is prescribed for Sabbath and other
occasions, calling for full dress.
Permanence is a characteristic of this Institu
tion. Os the last Graduating class, 23 in number,
more than half had been pupils of the President
or periods ranging from seven to near eleven
years.
GEO. Y. BROWNE,
31— President
JOHNATHAN COLLINS
Late Patten, Collins & Cos.,
Will continue the
COMMISSION BUSINESS
At the Fireproof Building occupied by them in
Macon, in connection with his son, W. A: COL
LINS, and respectfully solicits the business of the
Patrons of the late firm, and of Planters general
ly, pledging their undivided attention to all busi
ness confided to their care. Advances made on
Cotton and other produce in store, and orderscare
fully filled. J. COLLINS & SON.
Macon, July 14, ’SB. ly.
REMOVAL.
E . WINSHIP,
WILL remove to E. Saulsbury’s old stand,
next door to Strong & Wood’s, on the Ist
of October, where he will be prepared to exhibit
one of the largest and most fashionable STOCKS
OF CLOTHING ever offered in Macon.
Aug 18-ts
RABUN & SMITH,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SA VANN All, GEORGIA.
J. W. IiABUN,
W. H. SMITH.
Savannah, July 10, 1856 -ts
OUGHT BAPTIST CHURCHES
TO RECEIVE MEMBERS FROM
other sects on their Peddbajptist immer
sions f
A Pamphlet—By
JOSEPH WALKER,
Editor of the Christian Index.
IN which the following points are discussed, to
prove the negative of the query :
The Uniform Verdict of Common Sense.
The authority of Primitive Precedent.
The Source of Ministerial Appointment.
The Disqualification of the Administrator.
The Transposition of Ordinances.
Pastoral Duty.
Compulsion to Commune with Unbaptized Per
sons.
Imposition on Visiting Brethren.
The Introduction of Schisms.
The Ultimate Dissatisfaction with such Immer
sions.
—ALSO—
The letter of Rev. R. Fuller, of Baltimore, as
published in the Christian Index of Feb. 26, 1857,
and the Editor’s” review of it.
Price per copy, 16 cents; at the Macon Book
Store, or sent by mail.
jg|r Any person sending one dollar shall receive
seven copies.
p§T Colporteurs buying by the hundred copies
will be favored with the usual deduction.
Americus.
Macon Baptist Book Store.
JACKSON DeLOAGIIE,
Treas. and Depository Ag’t.
No. 24 —ts.
MACON DRUG STORE.
K L. STROHECKER, & CO.
WHOLESALE and retail Dealers in Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Woods and Dye
Stuffs, Oils, Paints, and Painters’ Articles, Varn
ishes, Window Glass and Putty. Druggists Glass
Ware, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, Fine Soaps,
Hair, Tooth, and Nail Brushes, Combs, &c., &c.
Orders from Country dealers, Physicians and
Planters will receive prompt attention, when ac
companied by Cash or approved City reference.
E. L. STROHECKER, & CO.
Corner Mulberry and Third Street,
May 27, 1857—21—ts. Macon, Ga,
HARDWICK & CO.,
Factors & Commission Merchants,
BAY-STREET, SAVANNAH, GA.
R. S. HARDWICK, W. R. MANSFIELD, 0. C, HARDWICK.
July 23-ts
DRUGS,
MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
PEIiFIJMERY, Ac.
A full assortment always on hand, by
ZEILIN, HUNT & CO.,
april 1 ?—ly Macon Georgia.
VALUABLE BOOK PUBLICA
TIONS.
(Sent by mail for the price annexed.)
> FFiHE Great Iron Wheel, (24,000 sold) $1 00
-L History of the Baptists, by Orchard.... 100
Theodosia Ernest, vol. 1, 2oth edition 1 00
Theodosia Ernest, vol. 2, pages 450 1 00
The Philosophy of Religion, by W. 0. Buck.. 1 00
Grace Truman, by Mrs. S. li. Ford 1 00
Spurgeon’s Sermons, first, second and third
series, each j 00
Saint and his Saviour, by Spurgeon 1 00
Our Lord’s Great Prophecy, a most valuable
work on the Prophetical Scriptures; 47 2
Pages.. l 60
Stuart’s Great Work on Baptism, 2d edition.. 76
Three Reasons YY by I am a Baptist 4o
Reasons for Becoming a Baptist, by W. L.
Slack - j_o
The Little Iron W heel, by J. R. Graves, pa
per 25c. cloth. 4g
A. Campbell and Campbellism Exposed, by j
R. Graves . i-o
Suffering for Religious Liberty. A Thrilling
Historical Tale. Also, proof that the New
port Church is the first and oldest .baptist
Church in America. In one cover 40
An Old Landmark Re-Set. Don’t fail to
read it 10
The Question of the Age, by J. S. Baker 15
Remission of Sins, by N. ai. Crawlord 10
Baptists not Protestants, by J. L. Waller and
“ Two Witnesses,” by Orchard in one cov
er 10
History of Communion, by Orchard lo
The True Mission of baptists, by J. B. Jeter.. 6
Questions to the Impenitent, by Pendleton... 16
Thoughts on Christian Duty, by Pendleton.. 16
Christ or the Church, by Taiiaterro 10
Ecclesiastical Unity, by A. Jones, jr 10
May Christian’s Dance, by W. C. buck 5
Concise View of Christian Baptism, by J.
Craps, England 5
Concessions oi Pedo-Baptists to Baptist Prin
ciples, by YV. H. Barksdale (in press) 10
Are the immersions oi Pedoßaptists and
Campbeilits valid, a Review ol the positions
oIJ.L. VYalier,it. Fuller, YV. B. Johnson
and others, by A. C. Dayton, (this is the
end of the controversy 011 this question) in
press. Cloth. 40
THEODOSIA MOKE BEAUTIFUL AND VALUA
BLE THAN EVEK !
TIIEOBOSIA—voIume I—enlarged and illustra
ted—is just issued from the press of the South
Western Publishing House. To the original work
has been added the history of the conviction, con
version and baptism ol Pastor Johnson. Theodo
sia’s old Minister, and the whole work is hand
somely illustrated. The value ol the book, as a
denominational work, and its beauty and attrac
tiveness have been materially increased by a heavy
outlay by the Publishers, and yet nothing has been
added to the cost —price one dollar, sent by mail.
Will not parents present a copy ol this edition
of Theodosia 10 each one ol their children V It will
be a valuable present, and who can tell the iniiu
ence it may exert over them, and others through
them?
Will not every Baptist sister purchase this edi
tion for her parlor, tliat visitors may form the ac
quaintance with Theodosia, and the circumstances
attending Pastor Johnson’s baptism.
Agents and Booksellers will find they can sell
double the number of this edition than any former
one.
ttW Trials and Suffering for Religious Liberty,
and the exact History of the organization of the
Providence and Newport Churches, finely bound,
40 cts. 215 pages.
The Little Iron Wheel, new and enlarged
edition, bound for presentation, 40 cts., 321 pages.
GRAVES, MARKS & CO.,
Febl7-tf Nashville, Tenn
MERCER UNIVERSITY. ~
OIPENFIELD, GREENE CO., GA.
Faculty.
PRESIDENT,
N. M. CRAWFORD, D.D.
PROFESSORS:
GOA.JL.It till!
B. P. SANFORD, A. M., Mathematics.
J. E. WILLET, A. il., Obein. and Natural Philo
sopny.
H. H. TUCKER, A. M., Belles Lettres, and
Moral Philosophy.
U. W. WISE, A. M., Greek Language and Lit
erature.
WILLIAM G. WOODFIN, A. M., Roman Lite
rature and Modern Languages.
I'iieoiogicai seuiiiiary.
N. M. CRAWFORD, D. D., Ecclesiastical History
and Biblical Literature.
WM. WILLIAMS, I). D., Systematic and Pas
toral Theology.
Academy.
A. L. MORGAN, A. B.
STUDIES.
1 The Studies in this University are
A Theological Coarse of three years designed for
those who are preparing for the Gospel Ministry;
A Collegiate Course of four years, equal to chat
of other Colleges in the country;
A Scientific Course of three years, including,
with some additions, all the Studies of the Collegi
ate Course except the Ancient Languages;
An Academical Course, including whatever is
necessary 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 Wed
nesday in August.
Candidates for admission into the Collegiate
Course must sustain satisfactory examinations on
Geography; Arithmetic; English, Latin and Greek
Grammar; Caesar; 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; Sim
ple Equations in Algebra; and two books in Geom
etry ; and must be at least sixteen years of age
EXPENSEB.
Tuition Feees. Spring Term. Pall lertn.
In Theological Seminary. .. Nothing. Nothing.
In College $26 GO sls Ob
Scientific Course 25 00 15 00
Is Academy—
Preparatory Clas3.. 25 00 16 00
Seeond Class 20 00 12 00
Third Class 15 00 9 00
Elementary Class 10 00 6 00
Room Rent C 00 ‘ 4 00
Contingent Expenses... 200 100
These expenses are required to be paid in advance.
From Students who lodge in the College build
ings, fifty dollars will be received as full payment
for the tuition fees, room rent, and contingent ex
penses of the year.
The price of Board in the village i3 £l2 per
month of washing, room rent, and fuel £3.
COMMENCEMENT AND VACATIONS.
The Commencement is held on the second Wed
nesday in July.
There are two Vacations, dividing the year into
two terms, as follows :
First Term —From last Wednesday in August to
December 15th.
Winter Vacation —From December loth to Jan
uary 25th.
Second Term —From first day of January to
Commencement.
Summer Vacation —From Commencement to
last Wednesday in August. S. LANDRUM,
Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
Sept 1, 1858.
HARD WARE,
IRON AND STEEL.
N. WEED, Macon, Georgia.
HAS now in store a LARGE AND COMPLETE
ASSORTMENT of
Swede’s Iron, all sizes, Axles and Springs,
English Iron, Hab. Rims Shafts,
Refined Iron, Carriage Bolts,
Nail Rods, Axle Clips,
Horse Shoes and Nails, Dash and Collar Leather
Plow and Cast Steel, Euam’d Leather & Cloth,
Scovils’ & Collins’ Hoes, Bands and Castings,
Brades’ Patent Hoes, Mechanics’ Tools,
Trace & Wagon Chains, Smith’s Bellows,
Plow Hamcs and Lines, Anvils and Vices,
Cotton and Wool Cards. Screw Plates,
Gin Bands, Collins’ and Hunt’s Axes,
Pots, Ovens and Spiders, Corn Shellers and Mills,
Mill and Cross Cut Saws, Sugar Boilers,
Circular Saws, Plows, Shovels, &c.,
with a great variety of other Hardware, all of
whioh is offered for sale at lowest market rates. 1
Janaary 0
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OKCItiSTX-A.JNr I3STJDEX:,
MACON, .GEORGIA.
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Discontinuance may be ordered by the aubscri
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Any person who remits $lO in advance for
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Any minister of the Gospel who remits $8 in
advance for four new subscribers, may receive the
paper oue year. -
Advertisements at the regular charge will be
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first insertion, and Fifty Cents for each subsequent
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ular rates.
jggT The Office of the Christian Index is on
Mulberry Street, over Baptist Book Store, and
next door to the Lanier House. Persons having
business with the office will find the Editor ready
to receive them during the usual business hours
of the city.
’ GBGVEB & BAKER’S
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES,
Promote the leisure , health and happiness of home.
REASONS WHY THIS MACHINE IS UNIVER
SALLY 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 togetout
ol order.
8. 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 runssllk 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 andfaeility thatit sewsastraight
seam.
9. This Machine can be run to make one thou
sand five hundred stitches per minute.
10. The seams are elastic as the most elastic
fabric, so that it is free from all liability to break in
washing, ironing or otherwise.
11. The stitches made by this machine are more
beautiful than any other made either by hand or
machine. For sale by
THOS. P. STOVALL & CO.,
Augusta, Ga.
M. R. ROGERS,
Agent, Macon, Ga.
July 1 ly
Syrup Boilers and Cane Mills.
CANE MILLS of various sizes and prices, also,
Syrup Boilers, designed exjsressly for the pur
pose, from 30 gallons to any required size, kept
constantly on hand and made to order by
August26-tf R. FINDLAY & SONS.
SISIKTS I SMUTS ? !
ff'lj'Y DOZ. Linen Bosom and Marseiles Shirts
tvxl’ for sale cheap by
nov 25tf E. WINSHIP.
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-==? S4nr part of aU the complaints that
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Asa Family Physic.
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Dyspepsia
From Dr. Henry J. Knox, of St. Louis.
“Tho Pills you were kind enough to send mo have beeu all
used in 1113’ practice, and have satisfied mo that they are truly
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Dysentery Diarrhoea Relax.
From Dr. J. G. Green, of Chicago.
Your Pills have had a long trial in my practice, and I hold
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Their alterative effect upon the liver makes them an excellent
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diarrhoea. Their sugar-coating makes them very acceptable
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Internal Obstruction —Worms—Suppression.
From Mrs. E. Stuart, who practises as a Physician and Midwife in
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Constipation Costiyeness,
From Dr. J. F. Vaughn, Montreal, Canada.
“Too much cannot be said of your Pills for the cure of cot-
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but your Pills affect that organ and cure the disease.”
Impurities of the Blood Scrofula Erysip
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Rheumatism Gout Neuralgia.
From Dr. Ezekiel Hall , Philadelphia.
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blood. They do that. I have used them of late years in my
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’ Foh Headache—Sick Headache— Foul Stomach
Piles Dropsy Plethora Pakalysis
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From Dr. Eduard Boyd, Baltimore.
dear Dr. Aver: I cannot answer you to hat complaints I
have cured with your Pills bettor than to say all that we ever
trait with a purgative medicine, I place great dependence on
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lieving as I do that your Pills afford us the best wo hare, I of
course value them highly.”
BCg- Most of the Pills in market contain Mercury, which, al
though a valuable remedy in skilful hands, is dangerous in a
public pill, from the dreadful consequences that frequently
follow Us incautious use. These contain no mercury or mineral
substance whatever,
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral
Has long been manufactured by a practical chemist, and every
ounce of St under his own eye, with invariable accuracy and
care. It is sealed and protected by law from counterfeits, and
consequently can be relied on as genuine, without adulteration.
It supplies the surest remedy the world has over known for the
euro of all pulmonary complaints; for Coughs, Colds, Hoarse
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hamlet it contains, Cherrv Pectoral is known as the beet of
all remedies for diseases of the throat end lungs. Ip many
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physicians. If there is any dependence on what men of every
station certify it hju done for them; if we can trust our own
senses when we seethe dangerous affections of the lungs yield
to it; if we can depend on the assurance of intelligent physi
cians, whose business is to know; in short, if there is any
reliance upon any tiling, then is it irrefutably proven that tliis
medicine does cure the class of diseases it is designed for, beyond
any and all other remedies known to mankind. Nothing but
its intrinsic virtues, and the unmistakable benefit conferred on
thousands of sufferers, could originate and maintain the rep
utation it enjoys. While many inferior remedies have been
thrust upon the community, have failed, and been discarded,
this has gaiuod friends by eyery trial, conferred benefits op
the afflicted they cpn never forget, and produced owes too nu
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Prepared ty Dr. J. C. AYER,
PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMIST,
LOWELL, NTA.SS.
AND SOLD BT
ZEILIN, HUNT & CO.,
may 6 ly Macon, G*