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Tfl£ CHRISTIAN INDEX. Wednesday, January 9,1861. Editorial Summary. Ministers are earnestly requested to act as agents for the Index in securing subscribers, and obtaining subscription money. They are all invi ted to write short news letters to the paper, sta ting all facts of denominational interest. Postmasters, favorable to the paper, are author ized to receive and forward subscriptions. By clubbing, fix persons can obtain the paper for ten dollars; and any one sending four new subscri bers and SB, will be entitled to an extra copy.— All those indebted are “Solicited to remit by mail. Agent. REV. F. M. HAYGOOD. Notice. Letters should be addressed, ‘‘Christian ndex,” Macon, Ga. Those for the editor’s eye only, should be marked private on the out-side. Remittances. Money may be remitted by mail at the risk of the Index. Seal carefully and tell no one. Do not register. MERCER UNIVERSITY. The next term of Mercer University will be gin on Wednesday, 23d January, 1861. Can didates for admission may present themselves on Monday, 21st.—:2t. We cannot speak in two high terms of our own Mercer, and its very able corps of in structors. We advise all young men about entering upon a Collegiate course to wend their way to the classic groves of Penfield and drink there Pierian draughts of knowledge. BAPTIST FEMALTT COLLEGE. We call attention to the new advertisement of this Institution; and we feel that we can re commend the College from our knowledge of its conductors. The President appeals to the friends of the College to stand by it. The Circular of this Institution has reached us, which we will notice another time. MARIETTA FEMALE COLLEGE. The next session of this College will com mence on Monday, Jan. 14th, 1861. Please take notice, friends all. Bro. T. B. Cooper is at the head of this Institution. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX. The fortieth volume of the time-honored Index appears before you, dear readers, with anew Heading, indicatory of a determination to make greater headway than in the past. Recuperated by its three weeks rest,it comes as a strong man prepared to run a race. Un able because of the stringency of the times, to enlarge as it hoped, it is determined, even in these hard times to maintain its own; and it holds out to each one of its readers the cheer ful hand of welcome and bids to each a bright and happy New Year. Confident that it will be met by a smile of gratification it unfolds itself to the gaze of each and says, Let us continue to be friends in spite of Hard Times. And it offers a warm Baptist heart, throb bing for the prosperity of Zion and the wel fare of the Baptist cause; and it extends the friendly hand to point the right way, and if need be, contend for that way. It invites attention to its series on Religious Liberty, which it promises shall grow in inter est and value, even unto the close. It will touch upon the origin of Religious Liberty, Roger Williams, Religious Liberty and Slave ry', Religious Liberty in Now England, Relig ious Liberty and the Federal Constitution, Religious Liberty and Infaut Baptism, New England History, &.C., &c. And it requests notice to be taken of the following subjects that will be treated of, without intermission hereafter, by Dr. Baker, in bis “Rights of the Churches.” The Constituents of Baptist Churches. — Rules of Order and Confessions of Faith.— Church Discipline, what it includes, viz: in struction, practice, censures, &c. Os the offi cers of a church —The right to appoint, try and exclude them—Church Councils —lawful, and often expedient, but not essential —not author itative —The agency of the Church in propa gating the gospel—no right to restrict others— The obligation rests upon Christians in their individual character —also the right of seces sion. Excommunication, what it implies—How far the act of one church should influence or bind another —Appeals —not allowable in a le gal sense, but allowable in its ordinary sense — Female communion—Female Voting—Rebap tism—Associations, their objects, rights and usurpations. Other mooted questions will be discussed. We promise soon a highly interesting series to be called “ The Pastorate in action” from one of Georgia’s best writers and most practi cal men. This series will be full of interest and will abound in practical suggestions and incidents drawn from experience. Especially do we invite attention to an early forthcoming History of Southern Baptist Mis sions., that will dispel all ignorance on all points of history, operations, past successes, present condition, number and state of our missions and missionaries, and the modus operandi of sending contributions to the missionaries and supporting them. This series will be most valuable. Our little friends will find the five numbers of the Honeycomb Family highly entertaining, and they must be careful to read them. Reminiscences will continue some time lon ger, and will increase in interest. A portion of the paper will be devoted to the Unconvert ed, and it will consist of a scries of short arti cles which ministers are expected to exhibit to the unconverted of their congregations. The controversial tone that has appeared in the paper of late was temporary only ; and as anew year and anew volume begins, so does the paper intend to make renewed exertions to extend the sphere of practical Christianity among professors and non-professors, and to increase the information of its readers in re gard to what is going forward among the Chris tians on earth, and in reference to the victo ries being achieved by the hosts of Zion. No pains will be spared to make the paper just what every Christian family needs. It will be emphatically A Religious News paper. It will be out-spoken, independent and fear less in the defence of truth and right. Its ar ticles will be short, pithy and practical. contributions. Never before have we been able to make so ample and satisfactory arrangements for edi torial assistance and stated contributions, as we have now effected. We are safe in saying that no paper has stronger thinkers and abler writers than some now engaged to write for our columns. Valuable communications from pastors and others in different, ports of the country will also appear from time to time. ODR NEWS DEPARTMENT. Great prominence will be given to revival, general religious and denominational intelli- gence. Much pains will be taken to collect all important news of the day,at home and abroad. But enough is promised for one issue. While the Index will thus strive to please and in struct, it expects every reader to do his duty in procuring new subscribers and paying up sub scriptions. A FEW WORDS ON THAT POINT. Bear in mind, readers of the Index, old friends and new friends, that the Index can not be printed without —money, and that this money must be forthcoming in hard times as well as in flush times and, furthermore, that it must come from the subscribers to the paper. We are trying our best, through the mails, to let those of our subscribers who are indebted to the Index, know it; and, of course, then, this appeal is mostly to them; and to them we say, Are you who profess to love the Index go ing to let it suffer ? Will you, who profess to love the Index, inflict an injury upon it ? Will you see it in need and not help it, by paying what you owe to it ? ‘‘ Times are very hard.” We know it, dear reader, and hence we urge you to strain a point and raise and remit the small sum you owe the Index ; for with it the hill is sleep. If every reader will but make one effort, and remit at once', we will mount the ascent. Friends of the Index, shall we call in vain ? Georgia Baptists, will you let your Convention organ become embarrassed for want of funds? Convention men, we ask you to use your in fluence in behalf of your paper. “ What can we do?” You can pay up if you think you owe or if you’ve received a bill: you can pay in advance for another year f'you can beg your friends to remit; and you can induce others to subscribe and send the money. Pastors, we call on you emphatically to help the Index. In various ways it helps you : now is the time to reciprocate. Conductors of our colleges, you are indebt ed to the Index for various notices—return the favor. To each and all—to you, dear reader —we say, Help the Index some way. Who will be the first to say, “Our Editor’s appeal shall not be in vain. 1 will not only send on $2,00, but will work for the paper.” January, February and March—3 months before Convention, to work in; and then come the summer months—what ye do, do quickly, friends and brethren. We want to report a full treasury and 5,000 subscribers at least, in Athens. PERSONAL. James Carroll. We have paid the dollar to the Index for you. You have credit for $2,00 on the books. Bro. E. W. Denison, of S. C., has been call ed to take charge of the church at Jackson ville, Fla. He is a talented and thoroughly educated brother, but as yet a licentiate. lie will, of course, be called to ordination before inducted into office. He wishes his correspon dents to address him at his new home. He has been invited to the pastorate of the Jack sonville church. J. F. Cox. If we do not writefknow that they have been turned over, for collection, to a law yer. We acknowledge the error. Bills have been returned, receipted. Y. S. Wooten. Please tell us the name of the person whose obituary you desire. ] Per sons not understanding the rodtine of our of fice may know that they will hardly ever get copies of obituaries sent them, unless they spe edy the one wanted,] P. 11. M. The Circular letter has come to hand. W. J.II and. We want to hear from you. S. L. Ditto to you, A. M. P. Ditto. E. J. Pannel. We receive the statement. Tell Mr. C. to remit SB,UU and it will pay to end of ’6l. As for the rest all will be right no doubt. C. D. M. We agree with you, Hope you will yet be strong enough to accomplish it. — If so please oblige us. 11. J. Welborn. The piece shall appear. We loo’k for the $lO and the new subscribers. Jesse Averett. You are right, $2,00 will pay to end of’6l. J. P. Rowe, writes, “ The Books that were granted to me at the Baptist Convention have not come to hand yet. If sent to Bro. J. W. Johnson, Lexington, Ga., they will be grate fully received.” A. T. H. Do not keep us waiting long. W. O. Darsey. We think the President’s proclamation obviates the necessity of our pro posing a day of fasting and prayer. We de precate civil strife most heartily. African Letter. We have an interesting letter from bro. T. A. Reid, He is well. W. J. C. Why do we not hear from you 7 M. J. W. It shall appear next week. Wm. Cooper, or H. 11. McG. They shall not appeal'. Is it necessary to return them ? T. 11. S. Thank you for your good wish es, and for the article. J. M. C. We are much pleased and hope you will try your hand again. Will perhaps set you to work soon on the pro ject we conversed about. J. C., Amencus. All right. We have credited as you say. Correspondents of Rev. T. H. Murphy, will address him at Cusseta. Correspondents of Rev. D. G. Daniell will address him in future at Savannah. E. C., Columbia Mines. Your $2,00 came to hand and pays to 6, ’6l. J. J. C., Knoxville. You are credited with $5,00 to 16, ’62. J. M. P. We’ve not rec’d, nor heard of what you allude to. Thank you for your advice. All right. Wm. W’s. You shan’t secede—we are a co-ercionist. To ALL TIIE FRIENDS OF THE INDEX ; We are a co operationist this way—that we wish you ail to co with ns for the prosperity of the Index. Obituaries. —We have received a great many, and cannot publish all at once. Make them short. TnE Religious Views of the Chinese Reb els —More recent Intelligence.—ln the pre sent state of uncertainty respecting the relig ious tenets of the rebels in China, no reliable information can fail to be welcome. We have seen none that appears to be more authentic than that contained in a letter of the Rev. An drew P. Happer, D. D., one of the missionaries of the Presbyterian board, at Canton, under date of September 26, 1860, which is published in the Presbyterian of the 22d inst. The latter is a lengthy one, and we shall confine ourselves to its most important statements. It is well known that the rebellion has been advancing in the heart of the Celestial empire for a num ber of years; but the exact nature of the doc trines of : ts adherents, as well as the measure of its success, have been difficult for Europeans to ascertain, because, in no place have the re bel armies advanced to the sea-shore. Neither merchants nor missionaries could reach them without passing through a country still subjeet to the power of the Emperor of China. Now that the capital of the rebels is at Nankin, and their predatory expeditions have extended to Suchau (an immense city, of two million in habitants), the missionaries at Shanghai find themselves within sixty-five miles distance of their outposts. As soon as it was practicable, some of these devoted men visited Suchau, and the report they brought back was in the high est degree encouraging. “The most favorable expectations were reawakened,” says Dr. Hap per, “and some of the enthusiasm of 1853 was re aroused in their behalf.’, These impressions were confirmed by the receipt of a book, con taining what would seem to be pretty clear views on the subject of Christianity, of which liberal extracts have already been published in the Missionary Herald , and elsewhere. The book was the composition of a . native, Hunt Jin by name, a relative of the head chief, who, for six years, had been a pupil of the mission aries of the London Missionary Society at Hong Kong. It comprised, among other matters, a collection of some twenty hymns, derived from a hymn book published by that society. Dr. Happer calls attentions, however, to the fact that this book was in manuscript; thereby evincing that it had not received the approval of the rebel chief or his council, who make a bundant use of the art of printing te propagate their cause. At most, he asserts, it can can only be viewed as an expression of individual opinion. One of the missionaries above refer red to, Rev. Holmes, of the Southern Baptist convention, resolved to go to the headquarters of the rebellion at Nankin. He succeeded in reaching the place, and remained there a full week—a long time, compared with the few hours which the missionaries previously spent at Suchau. The result of his observation, we are sorry to say, was far different from what he had hoped. In his letter, addressed to the North China Mail , he thus sums up the infor mation gained: “I found, to my sorrow, noth ing of Christianity “but its name, falsely appli ed—applied to a system of most revolting idol atry ; for whatever may be in their books, and whatever they may have believed in times past, I could not escape the conclusion that the sys tem they now promulgate may be justly so styl ed. Their idea of God is distorted until it is inferior, if possible, to that entertained by the Chinese idolators. Their idea of a Saviour is low and sensual, and his honors are shared by another. The Eastern King is the Saviour from disease, as Jesus is the Saviour from sin. The Holy Ghost is made a nonentity, poly gamy is another dark feature: the Heavenly King has thirty wives, and one hundred wo men in his harem. The other kings are limited to thirty wives each ; the high officers are a,low ed to a plurality.” Mr. Holmes states that the under chiefs xlaim that their king is the sec ond Son of Ghid, in the same sense that Jesus is the first begotton Son. They justify the same adoration of him by saying “He is the Son of God, and in worshipping him we wor ship God.” They speak of the wife of the Heavenly Father, when they call Heavenly mother—of the wife ot Jesus, the Heavenly sister in-law. In the worship, at which Mr. Holmes was present, a roast pig, the body of a goat, other offerings were laid out on tables in the outer court. MAYOR WOOD’S SECESSION MESSAGE. New York, Jan. 7. —lt is rumored that May or Wood’s Message to the Common Council to night, will embody propositions for the seces sion of New York City from the State and the Union. Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 7.—A resolution declaring it the right and duty of Florida to secede, was passed by yeas 62, nays 5. MARHIED. On the evening of the ISth Dec., by Rev.- C. C. Willis, Mr. McCommick NeaJjnd Miss Emma E. Meacham, all of Talbot county, Ga. Also, by the same, on the evening of the 19th Dec., Dr. T. A. Reed, of Russel county, Ala., and Martha E. Hugerman, of Talbot county, Ga. On the sth of Dec., at the residence of Jdge Snellings, by Eld. J. M. Stillwell, Mr. Thomas J. Allen to Miss Virginia Snellings, all of Morgan county, Ga. On the 11th of Dec., at the bride’s mother’s, by Eld. J. M. Stillwell, Mr. John C. Walker to Miss Cornelia A. Hester, all of Clarke county, Ga. On the 13th of Dec., at the residence of D. G. Gunn, by Eld. J. M. Stillwell, Mr. Marvel M. Jack son, of Walton, to Miss Mary Ann Gunn, of Mor gan county, Ga. On the 16th of Dec., at the house of Mr. Dick son, by Eld. J. M. Stillwell, Mr. William Griilieth to Miss Martha Dickson, all of Greene county, Ga. On Sabbath evening the 16th of December, 1860, by the Rev. S. G. Daniel, Col. James Lara more, of Lee county, to Mrs. Mary E. Rutland of the city of Albany, Dougherty county, Ga. At the residence of the bride’s Father, near Al bany, on the 20th of Dec., 1860, by the Rev. S. G. Daniell, Mr. Andrew M. Wolihan, of Columbus, Ga., to Miss Emily F. n., eldest daughter of Judge Wilder, of Dougherty county, Ga. In Savannah, on the sth of Dee., by Rev. S. Landrum, Mr. Robt. H. Footman and Miss Anna E., Eldest daughter of George W. Davis, Esq. In Savannah, on the 6th Dec., by the same, Mr. John S. Tyson and Miss Anna R. Thompson. In Savannah, on the 13th Dec, by the same, Mr. Henry K. Walker and Miss Sophia A. Lampe. By Eld. W. M. Verderey, on the 11th of Dec., 1860, at the late residence of B. F. Latimer, dec’d, Hancock county, Ga., J. M. Cody, M. D., of Cov ington, Ga., and Miss Julia A. Latimer. At the residence of Col. Foster, Bibb county, Ga., Dec. 6th, by Rev. A. L. Moncrief, Mr. Henry Pender to Miss Dillanv Reynolds all of Bibb. At the residence of Reuben Williams, Bibb co., Ga., Dec. 9tli, by Rev. A. L. Moncrief, Mr. Wil liam J. Banks, of Monroe county, to Miss Eliza beth Williams. By the Rev. R. E. McGinty, on the 25th of Oct., Mr. James R. Moor to Miss Deliah Beckworth, of Taliaferro county, Ga. Also, by the same, on the 12th of Dec., Mr. Willis R. Gunn, of Morgan county, to Miss Mary E. P. Gunn, of Taliaferro county, Ga. On the 4th inst., by Rev. W. L. Geiger, Dr. W. L. Mills, of Dublin, Ga., to Miss Abcilla Mincy, of Bullock county, Ga. DIED. At the residence of his son, in Emanuel county, Ga., on the 30th October, 1860, Rev. Elisha Cole man, in the 72d year of his age. He was born in Burke county, Ga., and uni ted himself to the Baptist church at Bark Camp in Dec. 1832, remained a consistent member— movad to Emanuel county, and joined Canooche church, and was set apart to the ministry in June 1841, and some few years afterwards constituted and built Haw Hamoc church and regained as the watch-care of the same, until his death. The church has lost her brightest light, and the coun ty one of its best citizens,.ever ready to lend the helping hand to the needy and distressed. His theme was to hear and expound the Scriptures. Be it therefore Resolved, By the church in conference, that his Obituary be spread on the Minutes of the con ference, and sent to the Christian Index with the request to publish the same, and family be presen ted with a copy of the same. E. B. L. MRS. WINSLOW. An experienced nurse and female physician, has Soothing Syrup for children teething, which great ly facilitates the process of teething, by softening the gums, reducing all inflammation—will allay all pain, and is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upua.it, mothers, it will give rest to yourselves and relief and health to your infants. Perfectly safe in all cases. See advertisement in another column. Receipts to Dec. 18, 1860. I G .Andrews 41 61 2,00 Mrs Jane Cooksey 18 60 4,00 T Beasfey 36 61 2,00 Mrs J A Park 5 61 2,90 Wesley Stewart 6 62 2,00 Mrs M E Clark 15 61 2,00 W R Baily 43 61 4,00 S FAstin J 0 60 2,00 G W Brewer 29 61 5,00 b S Carswell 50 61 6,00 J M Chi vers 38 “ 62 2,00 S Barnett 50 61 2,00 Mrs T H Sanford 48 61 2,00 WHVanbrackel 50 61 2,00 JB Walker 60 60 9,00 JPAnnis 60 61 2,00 J W Rabun .*....46 61 2,00 GW Adams 25 61 2,00 A Marvin 15 61 5,00 Mrs ME Leonard 60 60 30 W Blewett, 2 62 4,10 WH Stark 17 61 3,75 Wm E Carswell 60 61 2,00 Mrs E T Napier 1 62 2,00 John G Carswell 1 62 2,00 Mrs R C Walker -,.12 62 2,00 WC P Hardin 50 60 2,00 Mrs Nancy Baughn.... * 50 61 2,00 J J Jordan 60 60 60 S J Jordan 12., 61 • 50 Francis Colly 50 61 2,00 D Woodson 21 -61 2,00 R W Harris 47 60 1,00 EG Dale 50 60 1,00 D B Carroll 17 61 2,00 RB Person.... 16 61 2,00 McAmanda Beck 6 61 2,00 W L Gardner.... r*.9 61 1,00 Rev A W Buford 50 60 1,83 J F Cox 40 61 4,00 James Carroll 26 61 1,00 Ed MeAbee 60 60 2,00 J J Lester 15 62 4,00 Elvey.T 14 61 4,50 E J Reynolds 5 62 4,00 A J Berry 6 61 2,00 JD Brown... 9 61 2,00 Mrs M A Long 60 60 4,00 D Owen 48 61 2,90 Simeon A Whatley, 17 61 2,C0 Mrs Mary Buchanan*,... J. .47 61 4,00 Dr A R Welborn 60 61 2,00 R D Cole 22 61 2,00 Jos Beagles 38 61 2,00 -U B Wilkinson ’. 60 60 6,00 Dr W H Wooten 60 60 10,00 Mrs W D Orr 88 61 4,00 JM Barron 47 61 2,00 Mrs E E Harrison 47 61 2,00 Mrs Mary Root 10 61 2.00 ■ JH Moore 1 62 2,00 Rev TJ Miles 50 61 2,00 FM Cheney 50 61 6,00 J L Crawford 48 60 43 Mrs Sarah Chapman ..46 61 2,00 Wm Killen JL’ 62 2,00 JW Rouse .’ 45 60 2,00 TS Bonner 50 61 2,00 HF Dixon 19 62 4,00 W T Colquitt 37 60 1,00 Rev F Calloway 50 61 2,00 Mrs L Crouch 6 61 2,00 Mrs E T Boatright 44 61 2,OTT W D Campbell 50 61 2,00 B Peeler 7.7'. 2 62 2,00 Wm Gresham 48 61 2,00 MrsJOG Siler 4 61 2,00 Rev JT SPark 28 61 1,00 W H Goldsmith 8 62 2,00 Rev A Duggan .*....60 61 2,00 G W Giddon 60 61 2,00 S Smith 47 61 2,00 JT Stevens 12 62 9,50 Judge E G Cabaniss 33 61 2,00 Rev S Harvey 60 60 2,00 Mrs Doct Tidwell 42 61 4,00 M B Devaughn 4 61 2,00 CJHambrick 7 61 2,t 0 Dr WJ Barlow i. 9 61 4,00 WW Barlow ..60 60 4,00 A J Lester 7 61 2,00 W S Scott 31 61 2,00 W A Willingham... 41 61 2,00 Mrs Ada Grimes. 1 2,00 T J Cumming 4 ,61 2,00 WW Pierce 45 60 2 > 60 Mrs Mary Carter 25 60 4,00 ET Chapman 50 61 2,00 Jno Bryan 50 60 2,00 Hardy Alligood 9 51 J F Barron 50 60 2,50 Mrs P. T Thornton 50 61 2,00 Jesse Cock ..6 62 5,00 B D Hill 19 61 2,00 R W Sanders +.. ±.. .>6 60 2,60 J N Trotter 50 59 2,00 B T Cake 25 61 6,00 JC Whitaker --' 6n ‘\ 1 2,00 A P Lowry iFaT^Jo?aafirv. jjj ,()o S S Pinkard D B Plumb .-50 61 1,60 J C Doster 50 60 2,00 Catharine Anderson 16 61 2,00 H Davenport, Jr 25 61 2,00 D Cosby 50 61 2,00 Prof U W Wise 16 61 2,00 Mrs A E Smith... 5 61 2,00 A J Goodenough 49 61 2,00 Mrs M A Cooper .12 68 3,00 Wilkes Flagg 7 61 2,00 Thos J Burney. 50 62 3,00 Robt Douglas 49 61 2,00 WC Edwards 25 60 5,00 A F. Kendrick 32 62 8,00 Miss A J Thompson 15 62 5,50 B Stallworth 1 62 2,00 Mrs E W Whatley 12 61 2,00 Geo Thompson 7 61 2,00 J R Moore 39 61 2,00 AM Hanks 50 60 2,00 W W Cobb 15 61 2,00 A B Campbell 37 61 2,00 Wm Bryant, 4 61 2,00 Dr Wm Little 50 61 2’oo CM Rains. 8 3 62 2,00 J A Cogburn 50 61 2,00 Batchelor 10 61 2,00 David Hamiter 24 61 2,50 Mead LeSeuer. 60 61 2,00 John Edwards 44 61 2,00 S H Daniel 42 61 2,00 W H Clark 39 60 2,00 D Bigelow 23 61 2,00 J T Allen 50 60 4,60 Mrs Lucy Rogers 16 61 4,00 Mrs H E Chandler 50 60 1,50 J W Perry 4 62 2,00 PC Phillips 12 61 2,00 Thos F Coombs.. 1 61 2,00 J M Hutchison 19 62 2,00 D McCoy 1 62 2,00 Jno Atkinson 12 61 2,00 Mrs Jno Holzendorf 82 61 4,00 Mrs Jane Lassiter. 19 62 2,00 WBDarsey 18 61 2,00 D S Baggs. Mrs P Ramsay 6 62 2,00 HWHagerman 46 61 2,00 RL Philips 30 60 2,50 Lydia Philips 16 61 4,50 T P Watson 7 61 2,00 1861. BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE. Guthbert , Ga. THE SPRING TERM begins the 2d Monday in January. The President or Professor Dagg will aid friends who desire board for their daugh ters. Many of our best citizens have consented to open their houses to accommodate the pupils. Friends, stand by the College, these dark times. Indulgence for Tuition Fees will be grant ed, if necessary, to responsible patrons. R. D. MALLARY, President. Cuthbert, Ga., Jan. B. —ts. A TEACHER WANTED, TO take charge of Mount Vernon Institute at Riddleville, Washington county, Ga., for the year 1861. None need apply but a Baptist. Address, JAMES R. TAYLOR, Sec. Board Trustees. Riddleville, Jan. 1, 1861.—1 ts. SCHOOL AND BOARDING. THE re-open his school, in this town, on the First Monday iif January next, near his residence. Can accommodate with board and lodging six Schoolboys, at $12,50 per month; if Washing and Ironing are done, sl4 per month, payment quarterly. Terms of Teaching—Common English Branches, $7,50 per quarter of 50 days. Latin, <stc., $lO. W. G. BARRETT. Athens, Ga., Dec 6,1860. BROWNWOOD INSTITUTE, Near Lagrange, Georgia. OFFICERS : WILLIAM JOHNS, Principal and Proprietor, Mathematics, English Literature, Moral and Men tal Sciences. D. W. GWIN, A. 8., Ancient'Languages and Literature. ETIENNE A. ANSMAN, M. D., French Language and Natural Sciences. Captain ROBERT S. SMITH, Tactics and Military Exercises. primary and intermediate departments. REV. WILLIAM A. CALLAWAY AND LADY, Boarding Department. The Session, for the year 1861, will commence on 2d Monday in January, and close on 2d Wed nesday in November. There will be a vacation of four weeks, commencing 20th June. * RATES OF TUITION PER SCHOLASTIC YEAR, (payable in advance :) Primary Department —Embracing Read ing, Writing, Primary Geography, and Mental Arithmetic, S3O 00 Intermediate —The above, with English Grammar, Written Arithmetic, History, and Latin forms, 45 00 Classics and advanced English Course, 60 00 French Language and Literature, (extra,) 20 00 Exercises in Colloquial French, (optional,) 700 Declamation and Composition in all the classes. Board, Washing and Lodging included, (paya ble quarterly in advance,) per month, sl4 00. Students furnish their own lights, towels and looking glass. A small sum will be charged for fuel. In case of protracted absence, a pro rata deduction will be made from board. BUT NOT FROM TUITION. Damages done to buildings or appurtenances will be repaired and charged- to the damager. It has been the object of the Principal to place the Institute upon a basis founded on sound learn ing and correct scholarship. It is not for him to speak of the success of his efforts ; but he would say that the accomplishment of so desirable an end will be kept constantly in view. The depart ment iu French and the introduction of Military instruction deserves especial notice in this connec tion. Hitherto, but little attention has been paid in our schools to the study of the French Language. This is, doubtless, owing to the fact, that the com mercial intercourse of the Southern people with European countries has been carried on mainly through Northern agente. But in view of the prospective direct trade, and the consequent inti mate relations that will necessarily spring up be tween the South and her trans-Atlantic neighbors, the languages of France,Belgium, Spain, and Italy, are invested, especially the first, with more than usual interest It is to be hoped, therefore, that before a knowledge of the French language be comes a pelt want, cur people will see its impor tance, and provide for its thorough acquisition. It is unnecessary to say one word about the ad vantages of Military instruction among our peo ple. They are known and felt already. Tho roughly compeut instructors have been secured to fill each of the above departments. It is earnestly hoped that these important changes in the curri culum at Brownwood will be properly appreciated by an intelligent community. Besides the most thorough instruction, to those who desire it, iu the Literature, there will be a daily exercise for the entire school in colloquial French—by which all may learn the language practically as an art, and, it is believed, without loss of time or detri ment iu other departments of learning. All, whose parents do not direct otherwise, will receive in struction in colloquial French. None will b* re quired to unite with the Military contrary to his wishes, nor allowed to withdraw from the compa ny after having his name enrolled as a cadet. Any one desiring it, may substitute th french ior eith er the Classical or JSugiish course, without extra charga—provided it shall be done at the beginning of the term. 6 Special attention will also be given to the de partment of Chemistry and its applications to Ag riculture and Pharmacy. Students will here have an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the analysis of soils, mineral waters, &c., and the adap tation of different soils to particular products. For further particulars, or for a Catalogue con taining the history and internal regulations of the Institute, apply to the Principal. January 9,1861. —1 m. VALUABLE STANDARD BOOKS. LORD MACAULAY’S ESSAY’S. (River#ide Edition.) Printed from New Stereotype Plates—Small Pica Type. SHELDON & CO., Publishers, 115 Nassau Street New York, Have just published an entirely new and elegant —of the|p—_ _ ‘'l. CRITICAL, HISTORIOaETaND MISCELLAN EOUS ESSAYS of the V^C’ Right non. THOS. BABINGTON MACAULAY. With an Introduction and Biographical Sketch of the author, By E. P. Whipple, Esq., of Boston, And containing a New Steel Plate Likeness of Macaulay, from a Photograph by Claudet, and a complete Index of the whole work. Six volumes Crown Octavo. PRICE PI?R SET: On tinted paper, cloth binding, $9 00 Fine White “ “ “ 7 50 Sheep binding, white paper, 12 00 In half calf, or half Turkey, tinted paper, 15 00 The want of a complete, elegant, and accurate edition of Lord Macaulay’s miscellaneous writings containing all the author’s later corrections, is universally acknowledged. All the American e ditions heretofore published have been printed from the earlier English editions, which were ma terially changed by Macaulay before his death.— He expressed himself as not satisfied with the A merican edition of his works. 2. History of Latin Christianity. By Henry Hart Milman, D. D. Eight volumes. Crown Bvo. Price $1,50 each. Vol. 1 now ready. Yol. 2 will be ready this week. The remaining volumes will be published on the first of each month. 3. The Annotated Paragraph Bible. The New Testament. Completing the work. Ivol. Bvo. cloth. $1.50 The same, 1 vol. Bvo. sheep, $2. The Bible Com plete, $4,50 ; 1. vol. Bvo., morrocco, SB. 4. Life of George “Washington, By Edward Everett, LL.D. 12 mo. Price sl. The Eleventh Thousand of Ev erett’s Washington now ready. A fine paper e ditionnow ready. 5. Life and Letters of Emily C. Judson. (FANNY FORRESTER,) By A. C. Kendrick, D. D. Price, $1 25. The Sixth Thousand of this Charm ing Work now ready. A fine paper edition now ready. 6. Forty Years’ Experience in Sunday Schools, By Stephen H. Tyng, D. D. Rector of St. George’s Church, New York. 1 neat 16mo. vol. Price 60c. Fifth Thousand ready. 7. Love and Penalty; OR Eternal Punishment Consistent with the Father hood of God. By J. P. Thompson, D. D. Pastor of the Broadway Tabernacle. 1 vol. 16mo. Price 75c. The Settlement of the Southern Colonies. Being vol. 3d of “Abbott’s Series of American History,” By Jacob Abbott. Fully Illustrated. Price 75 cents. jan 9. LIBERTY COUNTY LANDS For Sale. I OFFER for sale my Plantation on Taylor’s Creek, consisting of 2,360 acres, one hundred of which is in a fine state of cultivation. The re mainder is not cleared, and is heavily timbered, and but a short distance from the water. On the place is an excellent body of fine Bay Land, anew two story Dwelling, a Gin-house and other convenient buildings. I desire to dispose of the above place by the first of January, and will sell it in a body or in tracts to suit purchasers. Persons desiring a bargain and a No. 1 Plantation in this section of the State, would make it te their interest to call. JACOB WHEELER, Taylor’s Creek P. O. Liberty County, Ga., Nov. 1, 1860.—46 4t MERCER UNIVERSITY. PENFIELD, GREENE CO., GA. Faculty. PRESIDENT, N. M. CRAWFORD, D.D. PROFESSORS: COLLEGE S. P. SANFORD, A. M., Mathematics. J. E. WILLET, A. M., Chem. and Natural Philo sophy. H. H. TUCKER, A. M., Belles Lettres, am Moral Philosophy. ‘ * U. W. WISE, A. M., Greek Language and Lit erature. WILLIAM G. WOODFEN, A. M., Roman Lite ratnre and Modern Languages. Theological Seminary. N. M. CRAWFORD, D. D., Systematic Theolog; and Hebrew. S. G. HILLYER, A. M., Pastoral Theology, BibL cal Literature, and Ecclesiastical Hißtory. The Studies in this University art A Theological Course of three years designed ft those who are preparing for the Gospel Ministry; A Collegiate Course of four years, equal tothi of other Colleges in the country; A Scientific Course of three years, includin with some additions, all the Studies of the Colled ate Course except the Ancient Languages; ADMISSION. The regular time for the admission of Studenl is at the opening of the Fall Term, the Ist day I September. Candidates for admission into the Collegia Course must sustain satisfactory examinations! Geography; Arithmetic; English, Latin and GrJ Grammar; Caesar; Virgil; Cicero’s Select Orati® and Jacob’s Greek Reader ; and must be at 1J fourteen years of age. H Candidates for admission into the Scien® Course must sustain satisfactory Geography; Arithmetic; English Grammar; ® pie Equations in Algebra; and two books in etry ; and must be at least sixteen years of ag® EXPENSES. Tuition Feees. Spring Term. Fall T^B In Theological Seminary.. . Nothing. Notl® In College $25 00 sl® Scientific Course 25 00 Room Rent 6 00 Contingent Expenses... 2 00 These expenses are required to be paid in From Students who lodge in the College ® ings, fifty dollars will be received as full for the tuition fees, room rent, and penses of the year. The price of Board in the village is sl® * month of washing, room rent, and fuel SB. COMMENCEMENT AND VACATION® The Commencement is held on the £® Wednesday in July. There are two V acations, dividing the two terms. Fall Term —Begins on the Ist Wednes® September, and closes on the 18th of Dec® Spring Arm—-Begins on the 4th Wed® in January, and closes on Commeucemen® S. LANDRUM® June 1, 1859. Sec. Board T^B Dr. Wistar’s Balaam of W® CHERRY. Where this article is known it is a work® pererogation to say one word in its favor, 1® is it established as an unfailing remedy Colds, Bronchitis, Croup, Whooping ma, Quinsy, Phthisic, diseases of the Throatßß and Lungs, as well as that most dreadeand eases, Consumption, which high medical ai® has pronounced to be a curable disease. I who have used this remedy know its value ® who have not have but to make a single satisfied that of all othors it is the From Francis A. Huson, Esq., ofKingsto® : Kingston, Ga., April 5, ® Messrs. S. W. Fowle,& Cos., Gentlemen:—l think your Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry is the dy for Coughs, and for all Pulmonary extant. Experience, after years of triJS mong my friends and in my own onstrated this fact. My wiii,, who sc® . three years since with a distressing pi^B's fieultv, was cured by this remedy had tailed. I have, therefore, cause® ’ , recommend it. Being well known in® tions of this State, you are at liberty ® | § any manner which will promote flf. 1 sain, and consequently relieve the “HnCte’u. v --o'nt • W FRANCIS ® From Rev. Jesse M. A® Rome, Ga., Dear Sirs—This certifies that suffered with a distressing winter and spring of 1856, I Balsam of Wild Cherry, with tage. I consider it a valuable rent® f 7 and Colds. J® Caution to purchasers. Wistar’s Balsam has the written f® Butts” and the printed ono of the the outer wrapper ; all others is v® less. Prepared by Sstu W. Fowi.k A (® for sale by ZEILIf^B nov. 14 SO IT II El IN female! Lagrange, Georgi® This Institution offers facilities® order for the education of Faculty consists of eight - Five of these are gentlemen of th® ship and acknowledged ability. ? -.57.C. Fall Term opens 19th Sept. .®, 5 of a young Lady for board and per annum, is $lB6 80. Apply for Catalogue to I. F. C® W. H. 1® aug 22 —*4 ts Es ■.!’ MALE AND FEMALE® ; JONESBORO’, GEOI® , The Cheapest and most B 7T School in the *S7a® E A. D. CANDLER, J. B. B!’ Associate Principals. H A. I). Candler, Ancient Language a® tres. J. B. Estes, Mathematics and Phys® ltov. M. P. Byington, English Branc® Mrs. M. A. McCriminon, Music and I® The next Term of this well know® will begin on the Second Monday in under the control of as able a Board as is in the State. The extensive patronago upon the School is the best proof of having been more than two strutted in it during the last year.® principal being a graduato of knows what is required to prepare that college and our course of nearly identical with that of that B.hffv", feeds warranted in saying that in which a student can he prepared® . that Institution, in a shorter time pense than he can here. Our Govj® id but not severe. The groat pareiflß T among students—the sale of liquo!)® .f%. : hibited by the laws of the town need not fear to risk the morals c^^Be'ft; y this School. . v Tuition is from sl6 to S4O per extra. Board $9 per month, ded. nov 28 —1® T i.E< CmlA: ;■ \! \i.K M * 1861. TIIE Spring Term begins on ’ , 14. The Course of Study is The COMMON STUDIES are M J®® The MODERN LANGUAGE®®* * . TANARUS, I live-. The Natural Sciences ®®hfs’ perior apparatus. Bk'| ‘fAk . Music is taught by fine fS&P’ji “* The Ornamental - tion. ® ffBP. A GYMNASIUM for Ph M ’ - S’ T neeted with the College. m - , Graduates of our own find Imre every ® studies to advantage. 5 * Circulars sent upon ap*y y-JJ , *• geo‘® MAim.on, Morgan Goui®|®®®®ggj|® dec s—ylys—yly