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Macon, Ga., September 2, 1864. Army Correspondence of the Index. Camp Nkae Petersburg, ) Aug. 11th, 1804.) Military Status — Religious Status and Want of Laborers — Revivals—Preaching by Moon light in the Trenches —Baptist Chaplain Wanted — Baptism—Usage Os Baptist Chap lains and Missionaries not “ Contrary to Baptist Usage”—The beet nay to promote Baptist principles in the Army, and who is responsible if they suffer. The military status remains unchanged here despite the oft repeated assertion of the newspaper men that “Grant is on the ere of changing base It may the Richmond Examiner is right in saying that “ having tried every conceivable overland route, and having miserably failed in effect, ing a passage by the underground railroad, the crafty Ulysses will have to abandon his at tempt unless he shall be able to fly through the air ” —but I am not aware of any indica tions of an immediate abandonment of the at tempt on Petersburg, although Grant has un doubtedly sent troops to Washington which has brought about a movement on our part, which may result in a change of the seat of war from the Apomattox to the Potomac. — Our bttvs would hail with delight a move of this sort —they are tired of these dußty march es, and long for the green fields and fresh breezes of our glorious “ valley of \ irginia,” with the prospect of enjoying the full granaries and larders of Pennsylvania. There have been certain changes in. our lines, within the past week,which have lessen ed the opportnnites for preaching (or rather the number of regiments that may be assem bled for preaching,) and the details for picket duty, work on our fortifications, mining, &c., are very heavy—hut the prayer-meetings are regularly kept up in most of the regiments, ami in those brigades where it is practicable to have preaching the Chaplains are working faithfully. I say Chaplains, for I know of but two mis sionaries now present in this whole The good brethren who resolved at the Georgia Baptist Convention that governmental Chaplaincies were wrong, and they would do the work of army evangelization, as voluntary missionaries, must all have gone to General Hood’s army. I have seen none of them here, though I constantly hear as I go amongst Georgia troops, “ you are the only Baptist preacher I have seen in a long time.” There are very interesting revivals in Bry an's. Wofford’s, Thomas’, and Wright’s Geor gia brigades, as also iu several brigades from other States. I wish that some of the good Baptist brethren of Georgia, who are preach ing two or three times per month to small con gregations could witness such a scene as I witnessed at Wright’s Georgia brigade last night. Assembled on the ramparts and on the outside of the trenches, was an immense congregation whose upturned faces showed in the moonbeams, listening eager after truth as the preacher urged an Immediate atten tn to the claims of that gospel, and when he ceased, and the usual invitation was given, an old familiar hymn rose clear and strong from the great heart of the congregation, and about one hundred young men came forward Tor prayer, as calmly, but as determinedly as if they were marching to meet their country’s foe. And then there rose the voice of prayer in which the whole congregation seemed to join in heart. Some words of counsel were -p->ken, a parting hymn sung, and the congre gation dismissed, only to crowd around the preacher, who had papers, tracts, and testa mews to distribute, with as much eagerness to get the little treasures as if they were dia monds, rubies, or gold. This is a scene of nightly occurrence. And yet this brigade, from the heart of Georgia, and so largely Bap tistic in sentiment, that a large mass of its converts (I learn) desire to connect themselves with the i aptist church, has never had a Bap tist Chaplain or permanent missionary. Is there no earnest working brother among the ‘large Baptist ministry of Georgia who is wil ling to come and labor among these brave men? The Chaplains connected with the brigade are faithful men, but they themselves join in the general wish that there should also be a Baptist laborer among them. Brother Curry, of Bryan’s brigade, and. Brother Hyman of Thomas’ brigade, have baptized a number recently, and I expect to baptise a number in Wright’s brigade in a few davs. By the way, in y*.ur issue of May 20th, I which ouly reached me a few days ago, you animadvert upon certain alleged “practices” of missionaries and Chaplains, contrary to “Baptist usage.” Now let sue assure you, my good Brother Editor, that the examples you cite are isolated, and by no means the will of our Baptist brethren in the army. In my whtde experience and observation (and I hare taken the pains to enquire of my breth ren upon the point) I have never seen or heart! of (save the examples you cite) an in stance in which a “ Baptist minister opens the door of the chnrch tor the reception of members into any of the churches.” The gen eral I had supposed universal) custom of our Baptist brethren has been to receive only those who desire to be baptized (immersed) upon a profession of faith in Christ, and ajter ad-* ministering the ordinance, to give them a certifi cate to “ any regular Baptist Church.” For those who desire to connect themselves with other denominations, it has been customary (if there was no minister of that denomina tion present) simply to take their names (gen erally after the dismissal of the congregation) and hand them to some minister of thift de nomination, who receives them at his own convenience, and according to the usage of his own denomination — the Baptist minister ta king no part in the exercises, and in no way recognizing the scriptur&lity of the act. As for “ receiving a member whe had been ex cluded from a Baptist chnrch into fellowship again,” 1 never heard of a case in which a Baptist chaplain or missionary professed, un der any circumstances, to receive a man “ into church fellowship ” —they simply receive them as “ candidates for baptism,” and then “ re commend” them to the fellowship of any reg ular Baptist church in case of one who has been excluded from church fellowship, they take his public acknowledgment and then report the facts to the church from which he was exclnded, for her to take such action as she may deeip proper in the premises. I have frequently heard in private and seen in our papers a disposition on the part of brethren, zealous for our principles, to cen sure what they are pleased to call the “ laxi ty ” of Baptist chaplains and missionaries.— Now I very respectfully, and in all kindness, suggest to those.brethren, that if they wish to promote Baptist principles in the army, they can do it far more effectually by coming to the army and earnestly preaching the gospel, than by contenting themselves with staying at home and finding fault with those who are doing the best they can in this great harvest* - Seld. If Baptist principles have suffered in the army, it has been the fault of those breth ren who have staid at home and allowed whole brigades to remain without a Baptist minister, rather than of those whe have cheerfully abandoned home comforts and shared the soldier’s privations in order to point him to “ the way of life.” If we have departed from “ the old paths,” the way for our brethren to put us right is to come to the army, and show us by their example “the more excellent way.” If we are unfaithful, let more faithful men than we come up to the help of the Lord in this great work. —W.— Army Correspondence. Near Petersburg, Va., Aug. 5, 1804. Dearßro. Boykin:—Perhaps it will he in teresting to your numerous readers at home to know how we are getting along in the army especially at this time, after being engaged in so long a campaign, which, by the good peo ple at home, is considered demoralizing to the Christian. Early yesterday morning I left my quarters to visit the line fronting the ene my. About 10 o’clock, A. M., I saw a very respectable congregation collected, forming a circle around a minister of Christ. The min ister arose, and, with much earnestness, preached to them Jesus. After preach ing, an invitation being given for persons to unite with the Church, four very intelligent young men came forward and told what the Lord had done for them, expressing a wish to unite with the Baptist Church. The brethren glad ly received them. About 4 o’clock, P. M., I saw a large congregation assembled on the edgp of a pond. The minister again gave an opportunity for persons to unite with the Church, whereupon four came forward and related a most satisfactory experience of grace. The eight were led down into the water and buried with Christ in baptism. Just as the sun was sending forth its last rays of light over the Western hills? I heard the sound of many voices singing praise to God. A large congregation assembled, when the same minis ter arose and exhorted Christians to faithful ness and persuaded sinners to he reconciled to God. Never have I seen better attention. This service closed, in a few minutes another service was opened in an adjoining regiment, where the minister preached Christ and him crucified. By this time much of the night had passed away. I took my leave of the brethren and friends, to visit them again this morning. One brother walked with me. A short distance from the line we found three other brethren sitting in the road, who also arose and walked wi;h us about two hundred yards, when they turned aside. By this time I had formed some idea of their intentions, and therefore followed them. After walking a short distance, we came to a place where the weeds and grass had been trodden down. I was then told they met there every night to pray unto their God. Sometimes there would he two, at other times five and six present. After spending a moment in silence, a good brother said, Let us all pray. After this, each brother told his present feelings, which was followed by another prayer. All were much affected, feeling that their Lord was present with them, and that as he spoke peaee to his disciples of old, he now spoke peace to them. I felt that this was the crowning service of the day, and such service as the angels of God de light to dwell upon. We then separated, each going on his way rejoicing in the Lord. It is due to say that this company consisted of a Captain, two Lieutenants, a private and a Chaplain. Truly, the Lord is doing a powerful work in our midst. From the signs, Christians are becoming more humble, and ready for every good word and work. Brethren, how is the good work progressing in your hearts at home? I am sorry to say many of our army ministers are absent at home. lam alone in my brig ade. The question, -“Where is our preacher?” is asked until it has become a bore. Yours in Christ, J. NOTE FROM PBIVATS DIART. Sunday morning, Aug. 7th.—Preaching at J-0 o’clock, A. M.; large congregation ; two joined the Church. Preaching at 6 o’clock, P. M.; one joined the Church. At dark, a prayer-meeting; aboutrfifty asked for prayers. 4Ve ask always to be mentioned iii the prayers of the righteous. j Telegrams. A. VanHoose: The papers will h* sent.— Don’t think your letters ever cam Would have been glad to get them. Mrs. Florence Howland: The sl3 are turn ed over to Rev. F. M. Haygood. Send the extracts. For the Christian Index. Social Meetings. Mr. Editor.—Permit me to make a sugges tion in reference to the manner of conducting the ordinary Social Meetings of our Churches. It has occuraed to the writer, that there has been a lamentable mistake in not seeking to develope the gifts of our membership* more particularly in the exercise of prayer in onr social meetings. These meetings primarily were doubtless designed for worship, when it is the duty and privilege of the whole mem bership to assemble and render the homage of their hearts to Him who suffered and died that we might live; hut are not such occasions appropriate, when brethren are thus assem bled. for the leader of such meetings to call out in consecutive order the members in the exercise of prayer, and thus committing them afresh to the work and preparing them for usefulness in every time of emergency. What is more attractive than a praying brotherhood? Is not this duty too much confined to ministe rial functions? Have they not enough of other duties to perform involving public dem” onstrations? The Bible represents God as a “prayer-hearing God,” and this promise ap plies to the members as well as to the minis ters. Let each member in his place, there fore, resolve to perform the duty whenever re quired. There is a recognized ’principle in life, that* 1 one foels more interest in that in which he participates, than when silently listening, other things being equal: superadd to this, the increased individual responsibility of con tributing his share of interest to such meet ings. The timidity and backwardness of some are acknowledged and felt, and how is this obstacle to be ovorcome ? Answer, Only by persistent practice on all proper occasions.— To illustrate. One is called to the ministry, how is he to render his ministrations accepta ble ? Certainly not on the first or second cf- hut by persevering and continued labor. it is in the exercise of prayer by the mem bers, and opportunity aral encouragement should be given. Much of the barrenness and decline of spir ituality in our Churches is attributable to this mistake, in not educating our members wlsen first introduced into the kingdom to active du ties, and thus mutually sharing the burdens of our probation. Let our Pastors see to it. • BAPTIST. Letter from Charleston. Charleston, S. C., Aug., 1864. Editor Christian Index: Permit me, through your paper, to give my thanks to my mother for the religious exam ples and training of my early life, which-, had it not been my good fortups to have been the recipient of I might have strayed much far ther from the paths of peace and virtue; but when I am tempted to go into vice and sin, if the enemy of souls get- the advantage of me for a short time, the early and the later train ing which I have received, soon causes me to think and turn back. It has been a lamp to ray feet, and a light te way path. I have -been for the last three years absent from homo with my comrades in the army, fighting for all that is dear to ua on this earth—exposed all the time to the many vices of a camp life— excluded from society, and a large portion of the time from the hearing of the gospel ; but I have never forgotten the care and anxiety of my dear old mother at home, praying for me. I am the last one of three brothers left from the cruel fortunes of War, and I know her anxiety increases as the number of us de creases ; hut t want to assure her, I will try to live as she has taught me—for Christ. I am young, and sometimes a little wild, hut it is my desire to do right; and now hear a word of encouragement for mothers. I know from my age it is more ray province to ask advice than to give it, but none know so well the worth of religious training as those who have experienced it. llow true the scrip ture that ‘says, train a child in the way it should go, and when it gets old he will not de part from it—as the twig is bent so the tree inclines. A child’s future life depends, in a great measure, on its early training. But this was not the object of my letter, to advise them, but the importance of the subject oc curred so forcibly to my mind, my pen ran in that direction. My only object is to thank and assure my dear mother that her trouble has not been entirely in vain. The first book I learned to read was the Bible, and I was taught that of all hooks it was the most important. I have a small pock et Bible which my wife gave me when I left home, and only a short time before hor death; it has not only been a dear relic to me of the one who gavs it, but it has been a source of knowledge and comfort in my dreary hours io camp. In speaking of my wife, it reminds me of my child, a beautiful and promising little girl, who, by the death of her mother, fell into the same hands that .reared me, and I feel no uneasiness about her, which is often felt by fathers about their children under like cir cumstances, though I regret to have imposed the task on her, but it was unavoidable. I know that she will treat her with all the ten derness of a mother, and will direct her young mind in a proper chaneL. But I will leave this subject, as dear as it is to me, and go to another, which it was my intention to allude to in tbis letter. In June last I was in your city sick, at the Blind School Hospital, and my object is to give the fair ladies of Macon my grateful thanks for the kind attention I received ; all the luxuries the city afforded—there was noth ing withheld from us that would add to our comfort. I shall always remember the ladies of Macon for the. kindness shown me while I was there. If Mrs. Wright should happen to see this, she has my warmest thanks for her hospitalities to my sister and child while they were on a visit to see me at the hospital. I will not trespass further on your columns. S. H. LOWTHER. For the Christian Index. A Grave Charge. Bro. Boykin: —Some very strange ‘things are coming to pass in the Western section of tbs great State of Georgia. Sabbath Schools &ztd their literature are assaulted with a co (pous flow of vim in this section of our noble State. There is a man, if it be law ful to call him a man, belonging to a certain denomination, and recognized as a preacher, who is making some very grave allegations dgiinst Sabbath Schools. He alleges that Sabbath Schools brought on this dreadful war, Rod says that they should not be patronized, because they have brought this calamity upon the country. This man at times lets his shell expand, and exclaims, “ Sabbath Schools mhqc from the North, and should be put *3own.” What a discovery ! If old Deaeon John Fox were here, he would tell this little hero that he was talking entirely too fast; that he, John Fox, in the year 1784-5, in the city of London, started Sabbath Schools for the benefit of the outcast and uninformed. This same little hero says that Missionary Baptists and others are trying to convert peo ple and children by the agency of publications. Bro. Boykin, the man actually carried your little paper, the Child’s Index, into the pulpit with him, and read from it, and tried hard to 4>r?e that you are aiming at the conversion r souls through your publication. My Brother, glory in your work. Such are de lightful charges. You know that one of the charges that was brought against some of our persecuted brethren, was that they were try ing to ram a text of Scripture down every man’s throat that they chanced to meet np with. Oh, that we had such men now to teach Scripture to the people. 5 The opponents of Sabbath Schools seize upon the present afflicted state of our country, and cry out against the institution, hoping thereby to excite a prejudice against it, and also to revive and sustain their fast-failing proclivities. Now, will not every candid read er decide that such charges exhibit a want of information upon the subject of Sabbath Schools, and also go to prove that there cer tainly exist a preat accumulation of imbecili ty and prejudice. Such charges are indeed grave. It is no less than charging every death, wound and affliction of this war upon the friends of Sab bath Schools. I would not be the author of rttteh charges for the entire gold of earth. I hope and pray that God may bless our land wUh many more Sabbath Schools. They are helpers to the truth. S. S. F. For the Christian Index. Lukewarmness of Zion. Dear Bro. Boykin. —lt is indeed lamenta ble to relate, that our people (the Baptists), some of them, are becoming, Peter-like, ashamed to own one another, and I am not sure hut they would do as Peter did of old, if a like opportunity were offered. Brotherly love has almost died a natural death. In the Jjaleyon dsj*s of peace, Baptists could afford to claim, each other as brethren and sisters, but these war days we hear them denomina ting each other all over the land, “Mr.,” “ Mrs.” or “ Miss.” They are ashamed to lisp the name of “Brother,” or “ Sister! ” How are we, Bro. Editor, to know who are our people, when -our lots are cast in strange communities? We may call to spend the night with a Baptist unknowingly, and begin tn interrogate him concerning his neighbors. Who lives hack at the next house ? Mr. A. Who at the next house ? Mr. D. Who over North of you ? Col. T. and Capt. W. Who youth of you ? ’Squire G., Mrs. C., Mrs. M., and a few other “ war widows.” Very well, Save you no Church near you? O yes; just over the hills about a couple of miles we have a Church. Yes, indeed! What Cburch?- Jlount Horeb, a Baptist Church. Have you ho members? Yes,’Squire G., Mr. A., Mrs. M., und in fact, nearly all the neighbors are azembers. Ah! indeed, lam glad to bear I am among Baptists; and you ? I am a •member also of this Church. Glad indeed to form your acquaintance, brother D. Circumstances of this kind are very common itow-a-days, but this is not right. Again, when an applicant offers himself to one of our Churches, these times, when the vote is taken we hear two or three faint, weak Aye’s, two- Uiirds of the Church taking no voice. And if I were in the place of an applicant who met with no warmer reception than what is custo nury these times, I would not cast my lot wJth any such careless, indifferent, lukewarm and cold-hearted people as we have become. W. E. L. D. Watkin Ilall, Ala., Aug. 7th, 1864. * Casualties. ‘The following casualties have occurred in the 37th Regiment Alabama Volunteers, Cos. A: Lieut. R. L. Phipps, killed on the 14th July. Lieut. Jepbtha V. Perryman died on the 35th Aug., from wound received on the 22d July. Lieut. J. M. Murphy died on the 19th Aug., from wound previously received. All three of the above Lieutenants were Ue%of excellent moral character, brave and patriotic soldiers, and we trust humble be lievers in the Savior. W. <■> “Demas.” To this article, on our fourth page, from the )en of one of our best scholars and divines, we direct the special attention of our readers. JBGP'We really hope correspondents will excuse typographical errors this week, on ac count of our absence, and, therefore, inability to read the proof ourself. 11. 11. TANARUS.: The money has arrived. Aft right To Salina. Twelve months to-day, my darling wife, With eager steps I hastened to your side, Leaving the artny’s hostile front, To claim you as my trusting, faithful bride. ( You know how well I loved you, dearie— My lips and soul had made their pledges true; Yon know the throbhings of my heart, Ne’er made a pulse for others as for you. ’Twas at your quiet cottage home, When evening threw its mellow twilight there, < I pledged the modest golden ring, i And breathed to Heaven my spirits ardent : prayer. < It was your birthday too, my dearie, • ( When festive hours, and mem*ries sweet re- | turn . With relics gathered from the past, And born afresh to childhood’s sacred urn. The morrow was our nuptial day ; Joyous before the altar’s sacred shrine, We made our vows of faith and love, As there you placed your trembling hand in mine. Ten days beheld oui"parting tears, And autumn, Chickamauga’s bloody tide. Winter found me pale and prostrate, With thee, faithful dearie, by my side. Last spring wc gathered flowers, darling, Sembling and sweet as were our hopes and love; But summer came, with fevered breath ! Alas! 0 God! shut nos thy courts above! My spirit hows beneath thy rod; Father, thou could’st not spare my darling’s life! The pain is mine—for she was pure— Make her my Angel now, who was my wife. For I’m alone, and sorrows hang Upon my heart thin dark drapery of my grief, I’m dying*—and dying seem to live— Living, I know I’ll die without relief. • Father id ljeaven ! hear my jtrayer, And g'ni^tfthy. erring child. Let angel hands That t%ed me, soothe this aching brow, Afid le'a’d me upward to thy. “ fairer lands.” ’ . /./ “ W. G. 11. Avgust 25, 1864. -'!?-]. £ •” • f ! Tribute of Respect- A) a meeting of Company E, 23d Georgia Regiment, held in the ditches before Peters burg, Va., on the sth of August, 1864, for the 1 purpose of expressing their feelings upon the death of S. C. Barron, on motion, D. R. Hook was called to the chair and W. W. Mosteller appointed Secretary. Lieut. T.'A. Autrey and Sergts. J. M. Webb and R. S. Manning, having been appointed a Committee, offered the following preamble and resolutions, which ware unanimously adopted— Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of the universe to remove from us, by death from a wound received in battle ou Wednesday the 22d June, 1864, our gallant and beloved comrade, therefore Resolved, Ist. That recognizing the hand of an all-wise and merciful God, even in the sore bereavement, we how in humble submission to his holy will. . Resolved, 2d. That wo heartily express our admiration of all those pure and noble traits of character which adorned his life as a Chris tian, and we appreciate his example in all these rsspects, as well worthy of imitation. Resolved, 3d. That in our opinion this com- . pany and legiment has lost a most valuable member, the State of Georgia one of her no* blest'feons, and the Southern Confederacy no braver soldier, more ardent patriot—nor more deserving. Resolved, 4th. That we do sympathise most heartily with the parents and friends of the deceased, in this, their hour of deep affliction, and assure them that we participate in their sorrow. Resolved , sth. That a copy of the above preamble and resolutions be forwarded to the parents of the deceased, and also to the editor of the Christian Index, with the request for publication! Tribute of Respect. Camp of Dawson Grays, 3d Ga. Regt. ) August 10th, 1864. £ At a meeting of the members of the Dawson Grays; 3d Georgia Regiment, held this day near Petersburg, Va w the following resolutions concerning their deceased comrades were unanimously adopted: Waereas, It has pleased Almighty God in Ilis infinite wisdom to remove from our midst Private John Rigden, killed at Spottsylvania C. 11. May 14th, Sergt. R. W. Langston, died 3d of June from a wound received at Spottsyl vania C. 11. May 14th, Lieut. R. P. McWhor ter, killed near Petersburg while on picket, June 20tb, Private Hardy Lanier, killed near Petersburg June 22J, Privates L. D. Bruce and J. J. Burnett, killed near Petersburg, July 30th; therefore, resolved, Ist. That while this decree of our God* has deprived us of our much loved comrades and our country of six of her noblest sons, yre bow with humble hearts to Ilis will. 2d. That whilst they sacrificed their lives struggling for the liberties of their country, and sustaining the institutions of God, their examples shall be incentives to urge us on in the discharge of our duty. 3d. That we jtender to their parents and relatives our heartfelt sympathies in their deep affliction. 4th. That the foregoing preamble and reso lutions he published in the “ Christian Index ” and Augusta “ Constitutionalist,” and a copy sent to the families of each of the deceased. Lieut. A. S. MORGAN, Ch’n) ’ Sergt, P. L. McCUTCUEN, I “ E. B. TUGGLE, [ Com Private ROBT. BOWLING, I “ A. V. SPENCER, See. j’ ■O'——— THE CHRISTIAN INDEX, A BAPTIST PAPER -FOR THE CHURCH, THE FAMILY AND THE ARMY. [ SIO.OO per annum. J Published by S. BOYKIN, Macon, Ga. For the Index. Bible and Colporteur Society. “COME TO JESUS.” I have just contracted for the publication of the above little book or tract. It contains sixty-four pages, and usually admitted to be one of the best treatises extant. It is now being placed in type. The number of copies will he in proportion to the amount of cash on hand when it is ready to go to press. Any denomination, society, church or individual can have a part of the books, equal in value to the sum of money which they pay to me at an early period. I hope the Presbyterians, Methodists and Baptists will each contribute one thousand dollars or more, and that, other denominations and individuals will contribute as the Lord may enable and direct them. The books shall he • circulated gratuitously among the soldiers. I pledge myself, that the Baptists will pay the one thousand asked from them. Send to me, at Macon, Ga., your contributions, and tell me the denomination to which you belong. You oan also say where you wish you t hooks circulated, And by whom. I hope to receive enough to enable me to get out an edition of ten thousand copies, equal to six hundred and forty thousand ptfges of precious leaves. Who will help ? F. M. HAYGOOD, Agent. p. S.—A Presbyterian brother has headed my list with $50.0(1. F. M. H. jjgy* Other papers please copy. Meetings of Associations. SEPTEMBER. Western. —Saturday before third Saturday in September, at Long Cane, Troup county. Union. —Same time, at Watermelon church, Tattnall county, Ga. , Sarepta. —Saturday before 4th Sabbath in September, Walnut Fork. Jackson county. Western— Sat. before 3d Sat. in Sept. Long Cane. Baptist Middle-Hat. befq|| 4th Sabbath in Sept. Little Ogechee. Columbus— Same time, County Line church Hint River —Same time, Hebron church. Washington— Sat. before 4th Sab. in Sept. Mineral Spring, Warren county. OCTOBER. Piedmont —Saturday before second Sabbath in October, Jones Creek, Liberty county. Houston. —Mt. Ariel. Dooly County, Satur day before 3d Sabbath in October. Hepzibah. —Saturday before 4th Sabbath in October, Providence Church, Jefferson county Married, At the residence of the bride’s father, by Rdv. S. Landrum, July 21st, 1864, Lieut. J. L. Hilton, C. S- A., and Miss Ma*y E. La nier, of Scriven county, Ga. Obituaries. [We publish 10 lines gratis, but will pub lisn as many as 30 lines, for 20 cents for each extra line. If obituaries overrun these lim its we will have to abridge them. Our limi ted space obliges us to take this course. The money must accompany the obituary.] Alexander Fitzpatrick departed this life July 28th, 1864, at his mother’s residence in Crawford county. He was born in Morgan county, October 13th, 1832. He joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Pleasant Grove, Macon county, in 1855—was baptised by the Rev. John Howell. lie was a member of Cos. B, 63d Reg’t Ga. Vols. He was quiet and un obtrusive in his nature —gave no heed to the allurements of worldly distinction. In the business departments of life, he was ever ad mired as a noble example of probity, purity, fidelity and integrity. Such was the position he held in the confidence of the public, that his veracity was never questioned nor his hon or doubted. Asa church member, he was al ways in his place, deeply interested in. the welfare of Zion. He lived the life of a Chris tian and died the death of the righteous. His immortal spirit was escorted by a convoy of angels to that rest that remaineth for the peo ; pic of God. In his death the country has lost another of her brave defenders. Society has lost a bright ornament—the church a useful member, and his aged mother a dutiful and affectionate son. But our loss is his eternal gain. As his brothers in the army wore denied the privilege of being -around his dying bed and .wiping from nis.brow the death sweat, may they and all his relatives and friends so live that they may meet again in that brighter and better world, where parting will be no more. A Friend. Died in Jonesborough the 22d of April, 1864, John N. Stevenson, in his 23d year, the son of James Stevenson, deceased. He was baptized in his 17th year, lived in accor dance with his profession at home, then ex changed the peaceable home of a loved moth er, pious sisters and little brother for a camp life, and there lived an example o£ piety like he did at home. He was taken with bloody flux, w'hich ended liis days in full triumph of faith, He has left a loved mother and sisters, and many friends that loved him. Bro. J. N. Stevenson has gone where the wicked cease from troubling and the eary are at rest. Joseph Hollis, the son of Richard and Mil-, la Hollis, was born in Putnam county, Ga., on the 23d January, 1811. He joined the Mis sionary Baptist Church at Liberty Hill, Tal bot County, Ga., in the year 1839. He died in the service of his country, in camp near’ At lanta, G., on the 13th of August, 1804, aged 53 yerrs, 6 months and 21 days. WANTED—A Lady, Virginian by birth and education, would like to engage a situa tion as Governess, or Assistant in some School in Georgia, or other Southern State- She will teach Higher English, French and Ornamen tal Needle Work—has had an experience of 12 years, and can furnish testimonials of qualifi cations from employers and others. Applicants will give reference. Address ‘ MISS D., 31—2 t Big Lick, Roanoke Cos., Va.