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‘dig trli ante its. V xj ‘ in- * recdnicn Agnitt. v ~: : .cleon the “ Freed men” was J *'• ‘ it suggested hy a eontempo- i . ‘ ir from these scenes of trouble. • ~ to sell lands to the blacks ; o\, -h- .. time to pay. ... things that might be said. ; * who have plenty of money, t'’ . . i that money is vrv abun n s etioiis ol our country) might j ; 1 ■ >n to tin s<- negroes to pur- ! . V scem-e themselves by mort- j n-rwise. Will they do it ? r j he ‘id then have the land, an I the ! ■ • ■* v * v i* is painfully scarce in j s “ “nr country—money. ~ - 1 ‘ * lands Would be useless to the : tlie means of cultivating them. . • here, impoverished and desolated | ‘" ;,, u oj the country has been, have i ‘.lmih-s, agricultural implements, &c. 1 * “ ur ow n use, and couid not sell . ” * have, williont distressing our-j . ‘ \ n 1 1 the j.urchasers were to offer the j -* ! ‘ >ho>e who have plenty of such v, omg t>. sell them to the negroes on ! \ ; i -mg w'iiat we think not highly ! ■ -• t the willingness above spoken ’ - it pra-ticablc to put these things ” - 1 1 * i ;os • who need them, in time ; ... pre-.|.* year’s crop ? They ought to “it hand mow. Pra.-! ical difficulties are best under by tin.-* who are nearest to them. And ■ frankly but kindly we reply to the sug . -Con of our exchange.* —• <€&>► ♦ Hi auEAL —Mmiusi Enuoumnn— - ■i • S-,<- in Winters Baptist and the Chris- ! \v I'.k\ have unit* <1 their interests and. .■ • and-• li es. Neither paper has ceased to ; ‘•v-t. <n tii” contrary, each has a double \ ■ • . .f >r eaeii g<w*s to the subscribers of uth Wnrau Baptist has | a . *d . subscription list of tlit* Index to ’ - tlie Index has in like manner .. \ l * I. • sub- ription list of the South \\ :-i n Baptist. And yet the two eonsti- | tc but one paper. A.- ti : ‘ th t our brethren in the State j v. ■ f us will iv>t consider it a misfortune • ■; . v. and roc -ive the Index in addition to re iving heretofore; 1 v . ii, (i.-or^ia,certainly congratulateour - •be- tin? tit ■ talent, and piety of our A hi ll iiia i =:.-t liren is hereafter to minister to our <‘.ri* .! and nuMital appetites. Are no*; all : ~rti- s !> nofitod by the union of the two pa • :s ? <> . • expense of postage, and one sub ser-pti. ti will now pay for both. IJ.-v. Sam’l Henderson, D. D., editor of t S. x:i Western Baptist, during its sepa • exist, li e. will continue his editorial la b -a- . i ii.fore, and will have entire charge of our Alabama department. —a- Words or? tieek. — In s! riving to overcome rless difficulties in the way of re- j c-. - -- •’ > old Index upon a basis satis foctorx to “iirselves as well as acceptable to t),. o iif . . heart has been cheered and si:..ported in the work by the many expres sions of cord al sympathy and encouragement ; that have beer, extended to us by our brethren l-rtli of tli” seeular and religious press. Our j friends of the Intelligencer and Era have placed if* under repeated obligations for spe- ! eial favors. Our Macon and Montgomery j and the Nashville Un On and : American, will accept our thanks for kind and encouraging notices of our enterprise. To all 1 thren of the press we open our hearts and columns, and will freely extend to you the courtesies of the profession. Scott’s Monthly Magazine.—This new candidate for popular favor has now been long enough In-fee the public to receive the verdict j of that exacting censor. We hesitate not to ; sax that this verdict should be ore of appro- 1 val. There is much of decided merit in the . matter of th • first number. But a glance at ! the proof-sheets of the January number — which will be out in a few days—reveals a verv great improvement, both in matter and rnent. We earnestly ad vise all who would aid in building up a home literature, and who wbh to give liberal en couragement to the writers of our own sec tion. to subscribe at once. Terms, $5.00 per ; annum. Address -Rev. \\ .J. Scott, Atlanta, Georgia. Acknowledgments.—Among the many pleasant recollections oi the recent, tripot the proprietor ot till-- paper to Alabama, so the passage In steamer between Selma and Mont goinerv. The down trip was made on the old favorite passenger steamer, “ Coquette,” C. W. Loeklin, commander, A. P. Dargan, clerk. Will Tarletoii, second clerk, i Mir re turn trip was up >n the “Joab Laxvrenee,” A. J. Gunnison, captain, G. A\ . W elch and L. M. Sullivan, clerks.- On both these boats, we.in common with other passengers, were the recipient of every courtesy and attention which, from their rarity in those times, were the m highly appreciated. We congratu late the traxeler whose good fortune ‘t is to enneet with these boats in his western travels. In this hurried edition, we have not been abb- to classify our matter into “departments.” Time and experience, we hope, will improve our paper in more respects than one. Our corps of contributors is not organized, and main- from whom we expect aid are not at present within reach, but as the post offices open xve trust that our columns as well as our subscription list, will feel the effect. —ta* irgzr* Orders for business or wedding cards, posters, bill-heads, letter-heads, legal blanks, envelopes, blank boobs, time-books, Sunday school books, and all communications and re mittances lor the Index must be addressed to J. J. Toon, Proprietor, Franklin Printing House, Atlanta, Georgia. —jf > -*•**► Our present issue is struck off on an Adams press, in consequence of which some inelegancies of typographical arrangement are un . udable. We expect soon to have our Hoe press in operation, when these difficul ties will be obviated. THE CHRIST IAN INDEX: ATLANTA, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, JANU ARY 6, 1866. ; I, any provide not for his own, and specially for those ! ol his own house, he hath denied the faith and is | worse than au infidel.-/ Tim. v. 8. 1 robably no tex lias been oftencr quoted by avaricious men, as a cloak tor their covet ousness, who by thus wresting scripture, add another sin to the one which they wish to cover. But do we pervert the spirit and intent of the text when we say that those who refuse or neglect to provide religious instruction for themselves and their wives and children, are amenable to its denunciation? If the text has not special reference to this particular duty does it not include it ? What should be said ot one who neglects to supply his family w ith the Bible? How much less* guilty is'he if, supplying them with this, he still does not provide other books which explain and illus j trate it or enforce its truths, or stimulate the love of it ? And if he were to neglect to pro vide such wholesome instruction as a well conducted religious newspaper conveys, is he so much less guilty that he could feel perfectly | safe? Surely he would lie guilty if he neg : lected to provide bread. But would this be the highest degree ofguilt ? Perhaps it might, but we should like to ask, is bread more im portant than religious know ledge ? Is the body’ of more value than the soul ? But it is i needless to speak of degrees of guilt. No one is safe who enters upon the new year without making provision for religious r a ling for ■ himself and for his family, rluri g the year. It is in vain to say that the Bible is always at hand, and that therefore other books and pa- ’ pers are needless. All are aware that other books, and especially newspapers, will be read at times when the Bible will not be read, and that the Bible thus operates through them and makes them its echoes and auxiliaries, and that so far as they fairly represent it, they stand in the place of the book itself. Can lie who neglects all or any of these means of nourishing the souls of his household, read the text at the head of this article, and plead not guilty ? Furthermore, the text speaks of one’s own, and afterwards says “ specially those of his own house,” showing by the distinction made, that those may be a man’s own who are not of his household. Who can these others be? Does it not in some sense at least include friends and neighbors? Is not every man his brothers’ keeper? And who is his brother? Ought not every man to do all that he can to diffuse religious knowledge and awaken relig ious interest among his neighbors and ac quaintances ? If he cannot preach publicly or privately, if he .cannot even drop a word of admonition or comfort or encouragement, he can at least aid in the circulation of such books and papers as will, to some extent, supply his deficienees. Ought not every man to do this ? Has the reader of these lines ever regarded this inquiry in this light of duty ? One more question only. Is it safe to enter upon the new year without, making some per sonal effort to supply your“ own” that is your friends and others about you as well as your family, with religious aliment? We shall try to make the Index worthy of the place which a religious journal ought to occupy, and we ask our readers one by one, each for himself, to make amae efftrt to extend its circulation. Fexv of the mail routes are open, and unless we have a very large sub scription list, in th; 1 few places that are acces sible, much larger than religious papers, have hitherto had in those places, it is far from cer tain that we shall be able to keep our candle burning. Would it be right to let this light go out ? But if you think the Index is not worthy of your efforts, (and it is not for us to say that it certainly will be,) then aid some other pa per. Find one that is worthy, and try to circulate it. Or if this does not suit you, got some books or tracts and induce some persons to read them, who, without your influence, would not do so. Or if you ’ hink what xve have said is irrelevant, take the text, “ It one provides not for his own and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel,” and see if am construction can be put upon it will excul pate those who provide nothing to nourish ! souls. But be sure that they who hide and \ shelter themselves behind this narrow inter pretation are by no means so secure or well protected as those who so construe it, as to i give it the w idest scope that a heart full of benevolence could suggest. “TSie Poor $e likvc always w ith you.’’ j In this declaration of our Savior, there is an implied data ever binding upon us to aid ; the poor. Christianity commands us to dis charge this duty. A common humanity, e\ r er Yielding a voluntary sympathy to human suf fering, requires it of us. The proposition is admitted. What noxv is the application? We h ave in our midst several hundred fellow- j beings—our brothers and sisters—who are homeless, without shelter, without suitable clothing, without food, and, what is more, { without the means of improving their condi tion. Can this be so, you ask ? Dr. Sim mons tells you so, and any one who xvil! vi- it the rude shanties in our suburbs will find that the xvhole truth lias not been told. Scenes too appalling for belief have been narrated of the actual destitution ‘within the corporate limits of Atlanta. It is needless to inquire where rests the responsibility for this state of things, or where is the cause ? It is our busi ness to afford relief, and that immediate and . ample. What excuse have xve for withhold ing, of that substance which the Lord lias given us, the pittance demanded for the relief of the poor? Why, enough has been thrown away during the holidays just passed, upon egg nog, sxvect meats, toys, presents and ar ticles of luxury purely, to have relieved all the suffering around us. What a reflection is this, that our enjoyment is the price of the want and suffering of others ? It must not be. The poor and destitute must be relieved. Hoxv shall it be done? The ways are many. Fairs, concerts, voluntary contributions, mu nicipal aid, must all be resorted to. But be yond all these, there is one agency more po tent still. It is the direct personal visitation of the needy. Try it, ye xvho have got the experiment to make, an 1 see hoxv it blesses L the giver as well as the receiver. Select ■ some destitute family and minister, as you , are able, to their wants —making them your ■ special protege —and you will be surprised at . the interest awakened in your own feelings. Let the matron fill a basket from her own table and distribute the contents daily to the famishing occupants of some rude cabin not many squares from her oxvn door. Let the daughter aid also in this mission of love. Let the merchant take from his well filled bundle of clothjfcg and ‘sVe - if he fcajmot find in some xvretcheH hovel in the suburbs a re turn for his benevolent gifts, more precious than green backs. Let the man in whatever profession or po sition in life, ask himself if he cannot relieve at least one case of suffering and want? This plan is practicable. It may be suc cessful. It requires but .from each, the aggregate will be a glorious consu- % ‘ motion. , ‘ Agents for the one who will s nd us ten new names,.accompanied xvith the cash, shaii receive one copy of the Index for one year gratis. Or if any one wishes to supply his pastor with the Index gratis, he can do so by sending \ us his pastors address, and the name of ten new subscribers with the money. Our terms ‘ are cash in advance. It is only by great effort, on the part of our friends, that the Index can be sustai* ed. The j expenses of publication are enormous, and I owing to various causes, chiefly to the want j of mail facilities, the number of our subscri bers must be comparatively small. Our main dependence must be on tlnse places on and near the railroads, as few other public routes arc open. We hope that our friends living in such places will make an extra effort for once, and xve think that if xve can only get through this crisis, there is but little doubt of our suc cess in the future. —- -.<&>►--ar- One Crisis Past.—Greatly to the relief of the nervous and timid, a few of xvhom an ticipated dreadful things during the holidays, Christmas week passed off quietly and without any general disturbance. Indeed, it was, cm the wlvde. more ouiet than usual, so far at X ffi | least as we have heard. We learn, however, j that there xvere some serious difficulties chiefly j between white soldiers and black soldiers, in our city, which led to collisions, and ended in the death of five or six negroes and one white man. It is true, too, that individual cases of crime are more numerous than in days of yore, but the general outbreak which the more fear ful sort anticipated at Christmas, has not taken place, nor do we think there is any reason to fear anything of the kind in the future. Mercer University.—The Spring Term of Mercer University will open on Wednes day, January 24th, 18(i(, under the care of Professors Sanford, Willet and Woodfin. : The editor having been long associated as co la borer with these gentlemen, takes great pleasure in testifying to their fidelity, scholar ship and professional skill. Board can be obtained on reasonable terms in the village. For particulars, address either of the faculty, at Ponfr ld, Ga. Bb Baptism. —lt seems that certain Ma-ons soinexvhere, have been baptizing chil dren—that is, they ur Jt.o have baptized them and some of our Baptist exchanges are greatly offended thereby. For our part xve think Masons have as much ri°lit to baptize children as anybody has. Our ministering brethren, especially in Georgia and Alabama, are requested to send us notices of all the marriages solemnized by them. We publish such notices gratis. We have a story on our fourth page which we have not read. We nex'er read stories, but others do, and those who lik them will probably find this entertaining. £ ~ : ;”Our Price Current is prepared ex pressly for the Index, and will be fresh up to date every xveek, and may be fully lelied on. wam* We have an article from a lady friend in Eufaula, Alabama, which shall appear at an early day. our Alabama Editor xvill pardon us for in vading his department; oar matter, for which, was in type before his came to hand. Divine Service in the Second Baptist Church to-m irrow morning, the 7th inst., at 10? o'clock, by Rev. 11. 11. Tucker, D. D. Sab bath school at 9 o’clock, A. M. Mercer University. All persons who are in arrears for interest due this Institution, or the Baptist Convention of the State of Georgia, are respectfully but earnestly requested to make immediate pay ment. Send by any safe conveyance, to T. J. Burney, Treas., Madison, Ga. Who Votes Against a Revival. —The Christian xvho neglects his duty practically votes against a revival. He who is more busy in making money than in doing good is oppo sing the advent of Christ into our churches. When I see a vacant seat in the prayer meet ing, or au empty pew on an unpleasant Sab bath, I say to myself: “ There is a vote against a revival.” When I see a Sunday school class left without a teacher, 1 say ; There is a vote against a revival! When I hear of church memlx-rs quitting their places of prayer for the opera house or the ball room, i count up so many votes against God’s coming among us. Drinking usages hinder revivals. Injus tice to God’s poor hinders a revival. Incon sistent Christians are just so many dams to obstruct the rivers of salvation. ■— ♦- arm Large Majority. —The vote in Washing ton City, on the 21st ultimo, upon the ques tion of negro suffrage, in pursuance of a reso lution of Congress for taking the sense of the people of the District on the subject, resulted as follows: For negro suffrage, 30 Against it, 0,500 Majority against, 0,470 We understrud that Maj. Gen. Thomas has notified the authorities of his readiness to relieve Alabama of Federal troops, but that the Governor thinks it advisable that they be retained for the present, and until there shall be suitable organizations of the Militia to pre serve order and assist in executing the laws. Mo ntgo me nj Advert i ser. — It is- nothing for passion to get the better of reason; the greatest triumph is to make in terest submit. Christian Index & S. Western Baptist i v *Rkv. S. HENDERSON, Editor. To the and Frl"tnls of the Souilt-Western Baptist. On the 16th day of last April I issued the last number of the South-Western Baptist. Un. the 18th, Gen. Wilson’s army passed through Tuskegee, and that General placed qv* under bond of twenty thousand dollars to issue no more papers. By the kind interfer ence of Brig. Gen. J. B. Moore, of the Fed eral army, wh > commanded at this post a por ting of last summer, 1 was relieved of that bond, and permitted to resume the publication of the paper at my discretion. The almost entire suspension of all mail facilities, togeth er with the financial condition of the country, made it imprudent, F not impossible, to com mence its publication at that time. In the mean time I felt it my duty to look around and see what could be done to supply a deficiency in this respect, which many of our brethren deep ly felt. On consultation with leading breth ren, and a somewhat extended -co. respomlenco, it xv as thought that in the present condition of affairs, a union of the South-Western Baptist with the Christian Index, and it r -moval of the two offices to Atlanta, Georgia, would be the most judicious arrangement that could now he made. A correspondence simultane ously between myself and the brother in j Georgia, xvas opened, with a view of effecting thisarrangement. While this negotiation was pending, brother J. J. Toon* favorably known to the public as the proprietor of the “ Frank lin Printing House,” one of the most exten sive publishing houses in the South, purchased the Chkistinn Index of its late editor and pro prietor, Rev. S. Boykin, and issued his card notifying the patrons of that paper that he would resume its publication at an early day. An acquaintance of many years xvith Mr. Toon, has convinced me, that of al! others, he is the man fitted for the work of publishing a denominational paper adapted to all the wants of Southern Baptists. 11 is long experience as a publisher, his intelligence and active piety -as a Christian, and his comprehensive, liberal and practical views as to what such a paper can bo made by patient, laborious effort, furnish a guaranty to the public that nothing will be wanting on his part which energy and ability can supply to furnish a religious news paper worthy of the denomination. In a per sonal interview xvith Mr. TANARUS., the details of a plan of union were agreed upon, subject, hoxv ever, to the approval of the Baptist State Convention, of Alabama, soon to meet; for I did not des ; re to take any step in that direc tion which my brethren would not approve. The whole matter was laid before the Con vet t on at its late session in Marion, and after a patient and thorough discussion, the union was endorsed by a unanimous vote of that body. The opinion prevailed, that we had better have one good, large, ,ehly edited and well printed sheet, than to launch two or more such enterprises upon the hazards of a not very promising future. This opinion was based upon several considerations: 1. Mail facilities are still limited to a fexv important thoroughfares of the country. The great body of our old subscribers could not now receive their papers, if they xvere to re new their subscriptions. And the prospect is, that it xvill be at least twelve months or more before this embarrassment can be entirely re moved. 2. The financial condition of the country utterly forbids the idea that either paper can noxv receive the patronage it did before the war. While there are some few commercial points where money circulates pretty freely, yet the great body of our people are perhaps at this period more destitute of moneyed Fa cilities than any like population in the civil ized world. They have been despoiled of well nigh three-fourths of their most produc tive property, and are now literally forced upon an untried experiment of labor, xvith no very flattering auguries for the future. Even xvith the indomitable energy of our people, it will require time, labor and rigid economy to recuperate their wasted fortunes. Money cannot circulate through our country at large, until our great staples are produced. Finally, it has always been a cherished idea xvit:i many of our wisest brethren, that xve have had too many papers, and if xve would unite on a fexv at proper points, we could sus tain them with greater ease, and improve our religious literature. A few papers xved sus tained by the means and talents of the denom ination, xvould be far better exponents of its piety and intelligence, than a dozen or more eking out a stinted existence in restricted lo calities. The opportunity is now offered of making this experiment. Let it be fairly tried, auk let is abide the issue in good faith. And noxv, brethren, having stated in fexv words, the reasons which have induced us to unite the two papers, allow me to appeal to you to come up to the support of our new en terprise xvith your wonted liberality. The | necessity for a religious newspaper has never been so extensively and imperatively felt as now. Our pastors need such a paper, to en courage and sustain them in their work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope. The churches demand such a paper more than ever as they emerge from that baptism of suf fering which they have endured lor more than four years, to enter upon a nexv and higher sphere of usefulness in the kingdom and pa tience of Jesus Christ. Our families must haue such a paper to preserve them from the contagion of an alien literature that would lead them to repudiate the faith of their fathers, j Our benevolent enterprises, missionary, edu- I cational, etc., need such a journal to supple j ment their efforts to meet the demands xvhich ! are upon them. Our country needs it, to hold | in check that tide of iniquity which is now ; sweeping over our country, and threatening to : engulph whatever of virtue and piety our ca ; lami'ies have spared. All the behests ofehris ! tianity, of philanthropy, of patriotism com i bine to urge us forward in an enterprise so vital to every interest that, can enlist the mind I and stir the heart. 1 have said that the churches are called upon to enter upon anew and higher sphere of use : fulness. I verily believe it. He who has I subjected his Zion to the tribulations of the, r* last fexv years, certainly designs to fit her, by | that refining and purifying process, for some i career of glory and honor, and usefulness, as yet unachieve3. Adversity developes the sternest virtues of the Christian character; and though it discovers much dross in the mass of material on xvhich it foils, and thus reduces the bulk, it multiplies its value. The few that lemain true to their integrity after due trial, like the three hundred men of Gidion, are fit ted for achievements, which the thousands and tens cf thousands of Israel could never have compassed by mere numerical strength. Pros perity makes hypocrites—adversity reveals them; and is that church the stronger or the weaker by its separation from unsanctified material? Surely, then, if there be anything purifying in the tribulation—if adversity de veloped a higher Christian manhood.—if llie chastening of the Lord yields in the end the peaceable fruits of righteousness —may xve not conclude that Christ designs his churches in these Southern States to enter upon a higher, holier mission in spreading far and wide his oxvn everlasting gospel ? Let us hold ourselves iii readiness to meet the conditions of such a mission. Let us have a quick ear to catch His voice, and a ready zeal to execute Ills xvill. While innovations upon established usages are to he received xvith all due caution, never theless it can scarcely he claimed by our de nomination that xve have exhausted all the New Testament requisitions in our ecclesias tical organizations. I trust it will not he deemed heretical for me to say that we have not yet attained that perfect model laid down in the sacred writings, by which the primitive churches were equipped for usefulness, and by which they reached their marvelous efficiency. If that xvere so, the present condition of our churches would be a sad commentary upon the infinite w sdorn of their spiritual Head. Every thoughtful Christian must know that there is something lucking in these organiza tions to give them efficiency. That xve have the talents and piety for such efficiency, cannot be doubted—but these have not been properly developed. Articles written in the right spirit upon the best manner of developing the gifts of the churches —upon the question whether xve have a Nexv Testament eldership in these churches; and .dso upon the best method of administering discipline—xvill be thankfully received and published. These are subjects of vast importance, and a thorough discussion of them in our columns by able pens, would no doubt elicit the candid attention of our brethren. In conclusion, I need scarcely add, that the subject of Sunday schools will meet with such attention as its importance demands. We cheerfully invite the Board of Sunday Schools, established by our last Convention at Selma, to use our columns in any manner that will promote its efficiency*. Again throwing myself on your sympathies and prayers, dear brethren, and asking your co-operation in the important work of supply ing you xvith a weekly entertainment of reli gious reading, I am yours in_the kingdom and - -<■>- -■— Alabama A'cws. Montgomery, Dec. 30. Dear Index: We can scarcely find words to tell you our joy in beholding again your pleasant face. Like a long absent and cher ished friend, we welcome you to the warmest corner of our fireside. So if you would not meet sour faces and hear rough words, be certain to be regular in your visits to your friends here. „ But for fear you have forgotten a great deal about us, 1 propose to give you some NOTES ABOUT MONTGOMERY; And if you xvill promise not to tell who I am, I xvill give you many hints about our Baptist friends and their doings during the course of the year. These notes, hoxv ever, xvill never be severe, only such as nuiy be of interest to Christian hearts everywhere. CHRISTMAS WEEK Has passed off in a most delightful manner, especially to the children. Nearly all the churches in the city had Christmas trees for the benefit of the Sabbath schools. Those of the txvo Baptist churches were the last, but by no means the least in interest or beauty. That of the First church came off on Wednes day night, and xvas a splendid success. Their Sabbath school superintendent, Mr. G. W. Thomas, is one of the best vocalists in the Land, a leader of their choir, and has admira bly trained them under him. The music upon this occasion was really grand. They have a large and interesting school, about two hundred, and the presents were distributed from the tree with a liberal hand. Every body seemed xvoll pleased with the perform ances of the evening, especially the short and pithy speech of the pastor. The Chi istmas tree of theSeeond Baptist did not come off until Thursday night, but, prov ed a most delightful occasion. The perform ances of this school xvere very liox'el and entertaining. Bro. Waller, their superinten dent, has trained them well in the word of God, and it xvas astonishing to hear their quick and ready responses to the queries put them. After several charming songs from these young folks, their richly laden trees were stripped, presents distributed, and all wended their way home well pleased. It is acknowledged on al! hands that the Baptists bore off the palm of triumph in their affairs, and now “wear their blushing honors thick” and modestly “upon them.” THE PASTORATES. The First church has still the valuable services of their old pastor, Dr. Tichenor. He is now delivering an interesting series of lectures on the second advent of Christ. Very large crowds attend each lecture, among xvhom are not a few Jews, and what is more, they are'deeply interested. This church is still wealthy, and uses its means with a very liberal hand. The Rev. Dr. has recently married a most charming and intellectual lady, member of his church, and seems as happy and cheerful as such an event ought to make one. The Second church has secured the ser vices of Rev. Alonzo C. Barron, a young and rising minister, who was formerly, I believe, a member of the Second church of your city. Although young in years, brother Barron is ’ a very energetic pastor, and an impressive. and instructive preacher. Situated as this | church is, persevering effort and the blessing I ot- God may yet make it the largest and strongest church in the city. It is in a very lively condition. BUSINESS Is lively in the city, and visibly on the in crease. Our merchants seem determined to retrieve their lost fortunes. But my letter is long enough. More anon. Lenex. Saial! !*ox— Authentic Information. In reply to written inquiries propounded by us to Dr. J. N Simmons, chairman of the Relief Committee of the City Council of At lanta, we have received from that gentleman the following communication :—[Ed. In t d;-.x. Mr. Editor : In answer to vour inquiries in reference to the number of small pox .cases &c , in the city, I beg to make the following statement: 1. You desire to know how many cases of small pox in Atlanta? There are 38 patients now under treatment in the Small Pox Hospital, located without the city limits. There are some six or seven cases in private houses in the city. All of these are convalescent. 2. How many of them are blacks? Thirty-two blacks. t 3. ITow many white? One only. Two have been admitted into the. hospital since it was opened in Sep tember last. 4. Is it on the increase or decrease ? Slightly on the increase for the past three weeks. 5. How many deaths during the past week ? None. 6. How many deaths in the aggregate ? Five. During the month of December 41 eases were received into the hospital, added to 18 previously under treatment, which swells the aggregate of those treated to 59 j 2 of whom were whites and 57 colored. 7. How many cases of distinct small pox? How many of confluent, varioloid, &c. ? Number of confluent cases 9 ; distinct 23 ; varioloid 27. 8. Statistics for the month ? Discharged during the month of December 25. Died 4 ; one of which proved fatal from malignant small pox ; the remainder from a complication of diseases or improper conduct after convalescence. The increase of small pox is mainly due to the imprudence of negroes in visiting its victims in large numbers, thus increasing the risk of contracting the disease, and their pro clivity to conceal the fact of its existence in their places of abode, until perhaps a number of eases are developed under the same roof. There are some cases under the care of the military surgeon ; as to the number, 1 am hot advised, but apprehend that it is less than those who have come under ray cognizance. Very Respectfully, J. N. Simmons, Chairman Relief Committee. Atlanta, Jan. 5, 1880. L A.-T JfcCS’ V IST KWS. New York, Jan. 3— A Washington special dispatch says an application having been made by a Western National Bank to the Secretary of the Treasury, asking that deposits of dis bursing officers of the Government be exempt from taxation. Gen. Spinner has given his opinion that deposits of disbursing officers of the United States with National Banks, desig nated as depositories, are subject to tax like other deposits, which are subject to taxation on the ground that the banks have the benefit of such deposits the same as individual de posits. The Tribunds Washington dispatch denies that Senor Romero was cut by the French and Austrian ministers, at the President’s re ception, but that he turned the cold shoulder to them, and says that he was cordially re ceived by the President and most of the di plomatic corps, especially by those from the South American States. The Herald's Washington dispatch says to obviate the difficulty now prevailing in many localities in the South, occasioned by the loss of titles and papers relating thereto, in the transfer of lands, the General Land office has ordered its agents throughout the Southern States to carefully collect all vestiges and remnants of the records of their offices, and forward them to the Commissioner at Wash ington, that new plates and other archives ap pertaining to the lands, may be supplied as far as possible. New maps are being got up with all possible dispatch. At the time of our invasion of the South, many adventurers attached to the army se cured many valuable papers and records rela tive to certain large estates, in the hops of owners offering heavy rewards for their resto ration after the close of the war. It is the hope of the Commissioner of Public Lands to be able to furnish so much of the missing data as to prevent parties to the theft gaining by the documents they now withhold in expecta tion of a bribe. A suit was commenced in the Supreme Court to-day, against Secretary Stanton, by Joseph Maddox, for alleged false imprison ment, the plaintiff having been purchaser, in Richmond, under permission from Mr. Lin coln and the Secretary of the Treasury, of large quantities of tobacco, which was destroy ed by our forces in 1864, and been kept in Old Capitol Prison until President Johnson came into office. He claims SIO,OOO. The defendant claims that the plaintiff was guilty of a violation of the Articles of War, in treat ing with the enemy; that the arrest was not by his order, but by the Provost Marshal’s; and that the plaintiff is still on parole in $5 000, to await trial on such charge. Concord, N. H., Jan. 3. —In the Republi can State Convention to day, a resolution was adopted recognizing in Andrew Johnson the great citizen, the sincere patriot, and the dis tinguished statesman, and declaring that the tone and temper of his recent annual message to Congress meets their warm approval, and argues well for the success of his administra tion. The resolution closes thus: “We pledge him our hearty confidence and support in all his efforts to restore harmony and mu tual trust between the citizens of the different sections of the Union.” Be Warned.— A lady recently exploded a kerosene lamp by blowing down the chimney to extinguish it. The report was like a mus ket, and the lady, Mrs. Mathews, narrowly escaped death. A portion of the lamp was thrown with great violence against one of her eyes, and the brass neck of the lamp, within which the chimney was set, was blown into many pieces. Men are so employed about themselves, that they have not leisure to distinguish and penetrate into others; which is the cause why a great merit, joined to a great modesty, may be a long time before it is discovered.— La Bruyiere. HYMENEAL. __ ~MORGAN—SPENCER. By Rev. H H. Tucker D. D., .in 20th uitimo, at the residence of Mrs. Renfield, Georgia, Adrian S. Morgan, Esq., T countv, to Miss Annus M. Spencer, daughter of Samuel Spencer, Esq., formerly ot Liberty county, Georgia. © S3 3TTSJ ARISES. Died in her 54th year, of Cousumption.atheriesi d Mice in Muscogee county. Georgia, on the rth of An o-ost, istj.'i, Mrs. Maj;y W. Garter, vv.le of Jesse Gaiter Esq. Mrs. Carter’s n uiden name was Harrison. iter first marriage was to James Men chum, Esq. M>e bn u M.t up in Edgefield District 8. C. She ... led. w.th the flautist Church at Bethel, Muscogee county, Gtor gi i, in \|av, 1 SAG, and continued a worthy member ot the same to the day of her death. She was trulv a lovely Christian lady; loved by all h<-r brethren and sisters, and died calmly and happily trusting in Jesus fullv, having no tear. She and Her sister, “Mrs. Thulkel'd, both sleep in Jesus. Blessed sleep, from which none ever wake to weep. Died in her 55th vear, at her residence hi Muscogee coun.v,V:a„ after a‘short illness, Mrs. Ann S. Threl kh n ‘wife of J. W. Thivlkcld, Esq., on the 17th of May, ISG* Mrs. Threlkeld had been a useful member ot the Baptist Church from her youth, and a worthy member of Bethel Church, Muscogee county, Ga., thirty-oue years, and was loved bv all that knew her. She was true and faithful as a Christian. _ . She was born and brought up in Edgefield District, South Carolina. Her maiden name was Harrison. She was married to N. G. Christmas, Esq., in early Hie, and moved with him to Muscogee county, Ga., in the winter of ISSS. l-lere she lived aiid died a good and true friend and a faithful disciple ot the meek and lowly Jesus. She died in hope of a glorious immortality. She is gone to the better land. Rest in peace, dear sister; we hope to meet you in our Father’s house Farewell conflicting hopes anti fears, Where lights and shades alternate dwell, How bright, the unchanging morn appears— Farewell, inconsistar.t world, farewell. She has left a dear husband and one daughter, and many friends to mourn in a world of trouble. But look to Jesus dear friends ; He will guide you to the rest that remains for the people of God. C. C. W. Died in Munroe county, Ga., 17th ult., Mrs. Eliza beth Cheney. wife of Mr. Aquilla Cheney, in her 74 year. She was the mother of 13 children, 11 of whom are still living. For about 56 years she bad been a con sistent nu mber of the Baptist Church. Her many ami able, social, domestic and Christian virtues endeared her to a very large circle of friends and acquaintances. Gifted by nature with a strong and well balanced mind, and possessing all those noble virtues that elevate and beautify her sex, and all these sanctified by a highly en lightened Christianity, She was emphatically a model woman. She owed her exce'lence to a very intimate knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, and obedience to thair precepts. For more than twenty years she had been the subject of great affl ction ; confined to her room, and denied many social and religious privileges, she made the Bibit her constant companion She read it through once a vear, and by long and close application, she had gained a knowledge of its sacred contents that perhaps few could claim. Not, perhaps, so well skilled in “Bib lical criticism,” but. in that better kind ofknowlecge—an experimental realization of the power of truth to save from the dominion of sin, and consecrate to God and his service. L. RUSH. Southern Christian Advocate please copy. ATLANTA PSB.ICES CURRENT. Review of the Market. —Trade generally has been light during the past ten days, owing mainly to the almost incessant rains. The country roads have been almost impassable, and several of the railroads have been seriously damaged. Owing to this cause, too, the stocks in some leading articles are lighi. But there are now from 80 to 100 ear loads for this market on the W. &A. It. R,, awaiting its repairs. The arrival of these and other goods awaiting shipment, willgive our merchants ample stocks. O'he stocks of Drugs, Shoes and Dry Goods are now the largest in market and are quite full. In cotton there are no transactions—prices nominal. Gotti, buying 43, selling 45. Stiver, buying 40, sell ing 43 . Exchange on New York, i premium. Bank notes nominal. We give the following figures as our wholesale prices: BAGGING AND ROPE. Hemp, Power Loom, per yard nominal do Hand Loom “ “ “ India “ “ 39 @l2 Rope, Hemp Machine per tb 22@25 do “ Hand per lb ?0@22 do Cotton pc lb nominal BACON— (dull) clear sides 25@27 DA KM 28@30 BUCKETS —Painted, per doz $5 TUBS —Painted, per nest 9®lo CANDLES. Star, 13 to 14 30@32 Adamantine 30 @32 Tallow nominal CANDY. Assorted 37 @4O Fancy 45@50 CHEESE. West. Reserve 25@20 Hamburg 28@30 English Dairy 30@32 Pine Apple 45@50 COFFEE. Rio, prime to choice 35@38 Java 50 @55 Lagttyra nominal CORN. Prime white SI 90@2 00 do mixed 1 80@1 90 Corn meal 1 80@2 10 DOMESTICS. 7-8 Shirtings, brown 28@39 4 4 Sheetings. 32@34 Osnaburgs __ 2s@3o Yarns, regulars $3 2o Y arns. 8s to 12s 3 50 FLOUR. Superfine sll@l2 Plain family 12@12 50 XX family 12 2 ; >@l2 75 I XXX family 14@15 i FRUIT. Dried, (dull.) stock light Ra : sins, Layers J boxes $ 4 50@4 75 do do j boxes 2 50 i FISH. Mackerel, \ bills, No. 1 sl4 53@16 do No. 2 13@14 do No. 313 fit 13 50 Kitt .No 1 4 50@5 00 do No. 2 4 01)@4 50 do No. 33 75@4 00 Lobsters, A cans per doz 3 75@4 00 Oysters. 4 cans per doz 3 75@4 00 Sardines, J boxes per doz 4 00@4 50 HARDWARE. Nails per keg . sll@l3 Axes per doz 22@25 SUGAR. Prime Porto Rico 18@22 Refined yellow’ 22@23 do exlra 23@25 : SALT. Stock light, per 1b..... 24fii;3 Soda Bi Garb 15@16 j TOBACCO. Very dull, stock light nominal I Snuff, Maccaboy by the jar, per tb... .$ 125 New Advertisements. M 1 A DISON FEMALE INSTITUTE, MADISON, Georgia. The exercises of this school will he -1 gin on Wednesday. 10th January, in the Georgia Fe : male College building. Ti e building is spacious, well j arranged and neatly furnished. Ail extensive and i well selected apparatus nflords a wide range of illus j tration in the naturul sciences. A competent corps of teachers has been engaged for the various departments. RATES OF TUITION : Preparatory Department, per annum $lO 00 Junior “ “ *• <SO 00 Senior “ “ “ .-. 75 00 Latin and French, each 35 00 I Music GO 00 Payments required qt arterly in advance. Board can lie obtained in private latnilies at S2O to $25 per month, including everything except washing. !. R. BRANHAM, Principal. Madison. Jan. 2. 18Gii—It ROBERT L. I’RIWLY, C ■ >MMISSION MERCHANT, WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, G- PG ORGr I Jan. G, 18G6—3m. GORDON’S NEW FRANKLIN JOB AND CARD Presses have been greatly improved in strength, simplicity and beauty, and are the best now in use. Tiie bed f aces the operator, and never moves beyond u vertical line—so the type cannot drop or fall out T 1.3 platlen has a rotating reciprocating motion to and from j the impression, and forms an excellent table to receive I the sheet. The sheet is relieved from the type by grip pers, which are speedily adjusted to suit the forth. The ! inking apparatus is new, simple and thorough—double ; rotating tables being used, moving in opposite direc ! tions to each other. The platten, when receiving the j impression, is securely locked or bolted in its stationary ! position, which allows the form* to be printed “out of the centre,” if desired. Four screws, to which the platten is attached, regulate the impression. The ope rator cannot be injured, however careless he mav be. They will run with ease 1,000 impressions per hour, but may be driven more rapidly if desired. I ‘three sizes are built—llitlf Medium, 13 by 19 inches | inside of chase, *f>.io.oo; Quarto Medium, :o by 15 inches inside of chase, $425.00; Eighth Medium, 7 by 11 inches of chase, $250.00. Printers who have used Gordon’s Presses won’t have any other kind, which is sufficient evidence of their superiority. One of them can be seen in operation at the Franklin Piinting House. Sold at manufacturer’s prices, (which are given abofe) freight added. J. J. TOON, Ageir, Jan —tl Atlarir ~ Ga. 7