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The Congressional delegation that have been
spending the interim of adjournment in an ex
cursion through the South, have been tendered
Ta public reception at the principal towns through
which they have passed, and in other respects
have been entertained with a kindliness and dig
nified courtesy creditable to the Southern heart.
We trust the impressions received from this trip
may tend somewhat to blunt the edge of radical
ism as expounded by these illustrious M. C.’s.
December last was noted for destructive fires,
as is common at the beginning of the cold season.
Vicksburg suffered to the amount of near two
millions of dollars; sixteen lives were lost at a
' fire, in Memphis; a fire in Elmira, New York,
destroyed near half a_ million dollars worth of
property; Brooklyn, New York city', and divers
other places have been sufferers for various
amounts; Atlanta had two or three fires, attended,
however, with no heavy losses.
That bold adventure—a yacht race across the
Atlantic—terminated successfully by the arrival
of the three vessels at the point of destination
within twenty-four hours of each other. The win
ning yacht, Henrietta, made the trip inside of four
teen days. She was owned by James Gordon Ben
nett, Jr., who receives the stake of $90,000. We
suppose that may be called “ royal sport.”
A terrific snow storm prevailed throughout
the North last week. The railroads in New York
and New England were effectually blockaded. In
one instance three passenger cars were blown
from the track. The Potomac was frozen over at
Alexandria; the Ohio at Cincinnati was filled
with floating ice, so that navigation was suspend
ed. The outskirts of the storm reached this lati
tude and gave us a fair specimen of snowy win
ter.
The subject- of egress from public buildings,
theaters, &c., is engrossing the attention of the
authorities in Northern cities. They recommend
a law requiring the main entrance doors to open
outwardly. This will facilitate the egress of the
crowd in case of an alarm. In Canada, there
is already a law on this subject. Those who are
superintending the erection of buildings in this
city should give attention to this matter.
The New Orleans Picayune says that the oil
wells now being bored in Calcasieu parish are giv
ing flattering indications of successful results.
One well, at the depth of 173 feet, is producing
two barrels of oil per day. The managers, who
are practical oil men from Pennsylvania, are con
fident of soon reaching a remunerative flow.
The New York Associated Press Company
have found a powerful rival in the United States
and European News Association. The latter is
now dividing patre .age with the former, and
gradually drawing the most influential papers to
its support. The reading public are, in this in
stance, the beneficiaries, competition improve ß
the quality of the news.
It has been determined to build anew Presi
deaUad mansion in the vicinity of Washington,
and to surround it with a park that shall surpass
in magnificence and beauty the Central Park of
New York. Here will be a splendid opportunity
for contractors to bleed the public treasury.
We continue to hear of new r discoveries in the
gold fields of Northern Georgia. A late number
of the Dahlonega Signal says that recent devel
opments made by Mr. Jno. L. Summerour, on
Amicalola Creek, indicate that this field will rival,
if not surpass, any region of this vast gold belt.
We regret to learn that the celebrated Moravian
Female School at Salem, N. C., has been broken
up by the prevalence of small-pox. The disease
had made considerable progress before its char
acter was known. Several pupils from this city
have returned home.
Gen. Sherman and Minister Campbell have
returned from Mexico. They represent affairs in
that country to be in a, very unsettled condition,
and to promise no speedy adjustment. Civil com
motion seems to be the normal condition of Mex
ico.
The massacre of U. S. troops near fort Phil.
Kearney, by the Indians, has been confirmed.
Three officers and ninety-one erilisted men were
surrounded, and every one killed.
Foreign advices report another battle in the
Island of Candia between the Turks and Cretans,
in which the former were badly routed. This is
a war of religions; Moslem and Christian are ar
rayed against each other. Material aid is being
forwarded to the Cretans from various sources.
There are sixty newspapers in Pennsylvania
published in the German lauguage, seven of which
are dailies, Probably one fourth of the popula
tion of that State speak and read German.
A remarkable case of premature burial is re
ported to have recently occurred at Quincy, 111.
A Mrs. McClure apparently died, and in due time
the body was deposited in the family vault. A
day or two after, visitors at the vault were alarmed
by groans, which, upon examination, were found
to proceed from the coffin. The woman was re
moved, and is now in a fair state of health.
The steamer Fashion was burned on the Mis
sissipi river a few days since. Between fifty and
sixty lives were lost, and a full cargo of cotton.
The tax levy for New York city will exceed
$19,000,000 for the year 1867. Its debt is over
$31,000,000. This is undoubtedly the worst gov
erned city on the continent. The expenses of the
United States Government never reached twenty
millions of dollars till the war of 1812.
There is a continuous exodus of freedmen
from the Atlantic States to the Mississippi valley.
upon the future agricultural product of
thJlold States is a subject of serious concern.
Every inducement should be offered to supply the
kyoid by white labor.
Recent dispatches indicate a 1 * threatened intei ■
ruption of the entente cordiale between the United
States and Louis Napoleon. The language of cer
tain dispatches on the Mexican question has given
offense. This land of the Aztecs proves an apple
of discord to all who handle it.
The agricultural report for December, made up
at the Patent Ofiice, estimates the cotton crop at
1,750,000 bales. Too high, we think, by near a
half million.
L astounding frauds are announced as having
Keen discovered in the management of the New
1 York Custom House. We shall not be astounded
at any thing that turns up in the official circles of
Gotham, unless it be an honest man.
Hon Gus. A. Henry and wife were passengers
on the the ill-fated steamer Fashion, recently
burned on the Mississippi; but their fate is not
yet known.
The cattle plague has again broken out in Eng
land.
A date fire in Hong Kong, China, destroyed
200 buildings.
The Fenian excitement in England is subsi
ding.
The cholera is still prevailing in some of the
wetfUnm dttes.
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THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTISjT: ATLANTA, G A., THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1867.
The Nashville papers are in the habit of
publishing all transfers of real estate made in
that city. We notice that in the last week
in December there were twenty-three trans
fers amounting to an aggregate of $78,734.
We would like to see an exhibit of this kind
made in our own city.
A large manufacturing company in Chica
go employs a girl thirteen years of age as
paymaster. She has paid out since last May
a quarter of a million of dollars, keeping the
time-sheets, pay roll, and a private account
book with and for each of three to four hun
dred men employed.
In addition to this she takes music lessons
regularly and attends a class in a commercial
college. We should call this girl a “grand
prize” in the matrimonial lottery, and would
blame no young man for taking a chance.
3ptetf|rß and (purth^.
Rev. J. W. Williams, formerly of Orion,
Ala., has accepted the pastoral care of the
Baptist Church at Loachapoka—his friends
will address him at the latter place.
Rev. T. H. Stout has removed from Blake
ly to Cuthbert, Ga., His correspondents are
requested to observe the change of his address.
The post office address of Rev. Wm. How
ard is changed from Gainesville, Ala , to Gal
veston, Texas.
Cave Spring, Ga., is the post office address
of Rev. J. C. Brown,
Foster’s, Ala., Dec. 12, 1806.
Dear Brother Toon: —We commenced a
protracted meeting at Grant’s Creek Church
on Saturday, Oct. 6th, which lasted eleven
days and nights. The Rev. Wm. L. Foster,
late of Mississippi, and now en route for Waco,
Texas, preached sixteen very fine sermons,
lie left on the evening of the ninth day. The
meetings were continued by the pastor two
days longer. From the commencement, a
deep interest was manifested by the members
of the church, by sinners, and also backsliders.
The result was, nineteen baptized, all whites
but three—one restored, and three added by
letter. The interest still continues among the
members. The church seems more alive than
for years. The Lord hath done great things
for us, for which we praise His holy name.
C.
Baptist Church at Lincolnton, Ga., )
December 2d, 1866. j
At a Special Conference of the Baptist
Church at Lincolnton, held this day—Rev.
Brantly M. Callaway, Moderator—it was un
animously
Resolved, That, in accepting the resignation
of the Rev. Joseph B. Butler of the pastoral
care of this Church, we take pleasure in ad
ding our testimony to his faithful ministra
tions of the Word, as pastor of this church,
for the past ten years. And as he leaves us
in the Providence of God for anew field of
labor, we commend him to those brethren
among w'hom his future lot may be cast, as
an earnest, able, and faithful preacher of the
gospel.
And our prayers will ascend to the throne
of heavenly grace for the soul prosperity of
our brother, that his life may be long, and
useful, and devoted to his sacred, mission.
To his estimable lady, whose amiable and
high-toned virtues ornament her sex, we ten
der our affectionate farewell. And to her fa
ther, whose sterling piety and love of the
truth are his strong support in life’s declining
years, we tender our best wishes and invoke
a kind and Heavenly Parent, if consistent with
His will, still to spare him many years to his
children.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to the Christian Index for publication-.
B. M. Callaway, Moderator.
A. Johnston, Clerk.
Jtotitcs and IJmtm
MORNING BY MORNING; or, Dailt Readings for
the Family or tiik Closet. By C. H. Spurgeon. Pp.
408. New York: Sheldon & Cos. For sale, Atlanta,
by Sheldon & Connor-. Price $1 75.
So far as our examination reaches, we cor
dially recommend this volume. It contains
comments or meditations on passages of Scrip
ture for every morning in the year, brief,
pointed, evangelical, dealing with the con
science, touching the heart. To widen the
sphere of its healthy influence, we will send a
copy of it, with the “Primary Bible Ques
tions,” free of postage, for $2.
We have received the January number of
the “ Educational Monthly,” devoted to pop
ular instruction and literature. It is a well
printed magazine of 48 pages, furnished at
$1 50 per year. Address J. W. Schermer
horn & Cos., 430 Broome street, N. Y.
The “New York Musical Pioneer” is the
name of a monthly publication devoted en
tirely to musical matters, chiefly sacred mu
sic and the principles of instruction. Several
pieces of new music are given in each number.
Published by F. J. Huntingdon & Cos., 459
Broome street, N. Y. 50c. a year.
The American Agriculturist. —The Jan
uary number of this splendid agricultural
work is before us. It is difficult for any im
provement to be made in each consecutive
volume. The publishers say that their aim is
“ the highest excellence possible to be reached .”
Published by Orange Judd &- Cos., 41 Park
Row, N. Y.
Blackwood for December is received. It
has an attractive table of contents, and is ele
gantly printed upon whitest paper. This
number closes the one hundreth volume.
Address the Leonard Scott Publishing Com
pany, New York.
We have received from the “ Baptist”
office, Toronto, Canada, a copy of the “ Cana
dian Baptist Register ” for 1867, which em
braces a complete compendium of Baptist
intelligence in the Canadian provinces; pro
ceedings of conventions, reports of commit
tees, sketches of missionaries and their labors,
postoffice address of all Baptist ministers, &c.
It is a valuable work for reference.
We refer our readers to the prospectus of
the “ Home Monthly ” to be found in our ad
vertising columns. We notice among the
contributors the names of many who were
popular magazine writers in ante-bellum days.
Only One. —Among Sit the many sub
scribers to the Index, only one has signified,
by returning his paper, his intention not to
renew his subscription. There may be others
who will do. likewise, but. we mention it as
a remarkable fact that but one such notice has
yet betm received.
local Jntriligenq.
Greeting. —After a brief season of recrea
tion we resume our duties for anew year.
We bury the dead past, burdened as it has
been with sad experiences, and go forth to
meet the shadowy future with a manly heart.
We hope that our readers have one and all
had reason to thank the Giver of all Good for
the success that has crowned their labors for
the year 1866, and trust that more bountiful
reg ards are in store for them at the close of
the year upon whose threshhold we are now
standing. For the many kind greetings that
have come up to us from friends far and near,
and for the many words of encouragement,
and for the many remittances that have been
sent in as holiday gifts, we beg to return our
most grateful acknowledgments, assuring all
that the remembrance of these amenities of
editorial life will stimulate us to new endeav
ors in the vast field before us.
Christmas Day was bright, warm, and
enjoyable, and right well did our citizens im
prove the few hours devoted to pleasure,
friendly congratulations and bountiful dinners.
To the credit of our city be it said, there was
very little boisterous revelry, or drunkenness,
or disturbance of any kind, while the hearts
of all seemed glad that the dying year left
them wherewith to make merry.
Though the 55th was brigjgkand cheerful
every subsequent day to the present has been
of the intensely disagreeable sort. We have
had a mingling of rain, sleet, snow, slop, ice
and mud, that has sadly interfered with the
numerous festive engagements set apart for
the holidays.
The First Baptist Church had a festival for
their Sabbath-school scholars on Thursday
night, the 27th, which passed off* very plea
santly, with a programme of song and ad
dresses, and instrumental music. The in
clemency of the weather prevented a large
attendance, but those present felt repaid by
the admirably conceived remarks of Dr.
Shaver, Dr. Brantly, Rev. Messrs. Nott and
Hornady.
On Monday, the ladies of the Second Bap
tist Church prepared a sumptuous entertain
ment at the City Hall, the proceeds of which,
amounting to between $250 and S3OO, are
for distribution among the poor.
The usual social gatherings were common
throughout the city.
Honorable Mention. —Let no good act
pass unrecorded. A day or two since Maj.
Wallace, Superintendent of the W. & A. R.
R., delivered a train load of wood to the city
authorities to be distributed to the poor. For
this thoughtful consideration and timely
charity, the thanks of the community are due
to Maj. W.
S. Root, Esq., now a resident of New York,
has been mindful of the necessities of his old
home, and has been instrumental in obtaining
liberal aid in New York for the poor of this
city. Supplies of blankets, shoes, rice and
other articles, have been sent forward.
Mrs. Hughes, the Good Samaritan lady from
Kentucky, has been stopping several days in
our city, giving her personal attention to the
best means of dispensing her own munificent
charity. We have not had the privilege of
an interview with this lady, and hence can
not, as we would like, present even a synop
sis of her plans or the amount of her unsolic
ited aid. Suffice it to mention here that her
mission is to relieve the necessities of the poor
by liberal donations from her own private
fortune.
The young ladies of Caseyville, Kentucky,
have sent a holiday offering of sll9, to the
poor of Atlanta. This sum has been placed
in the hands of the proper committee, and
grateful hearts are already returning thanks
to their distant benefactors.
In addition to all the above, the Southern
Relief Society of Kentucky, represented in
this city bv Rev. K. C. Hornady, is furnish
ing large supplies of provisions to all the
most destitute regions of the South. Truly
all the generous impulses of the people have
been brought into vigorous action, and the
suffering and destitution that threatened to be
so calamitous, has been thus far, to a very
great extent, averted. May all those who
have remembered our poverty stricken fellow
citizens in this the darkest hour of their need,
find their reward in the divine truth that it is
more blessed to give than to receive.
A gratifying feature in the various holi
day entertainments, both in our own city and
elsewhere, is the charitable tendency given to
them all. “ Remember the poor ”is deeply
graven in the public heart, and while those
who possess the good things of the earth in
abundance have been enjoying the festive sea
son, the divine attribute of Christian benevo
lence has been variously and nobly manifest
ed. The splendid offerings from the Rejief
Associations of the border pouring
and being distributed
portions "of the South.
and individual dnimrs arJ|
of material aid. Even
ments of the day are
standing head “ For the relief of the poor.”
Though the end does not justify the means,
yet we can perhaps withhold our censure from
those follies of the times that minister to the
public good. One fact, at least, is thus man
ifested, that the public heart is not insensible
to the appeals of humanity when based upon
the claims of unmistakable necessity.
Old winter has, during the past few days,
been giving us a practical illustration of his
frigid attributes. On Saturday snow fell to
the depth of about three inches, enough to
bring out a number of improvised sleighs
with their merry jingling bells. Young
America was all aglee, and made the most of
earth’s fleecy carpet while it lasted. Alter
nate freezing, thawing and sleeting have since
rendered pedestrianism a hazardous employ
ment, and interfered sadly with the festive
engagements of the-season. We can, however,
complacently endure the discomforts of bad
weather, as it is so soon followed by warmth
and sunshine, and the embryo spring-time.
Acknowledgment. —We have received,
through Mrs. L. H. Bowen, of Greeusboro,
four dollars, for the benefit of the “ poor
widow,” whose destitution we mentioned some
time since-in the Index. The money will be
expended as indicated.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 28, 1866.
Mr. J. J. Toon : 5
Dear Sir —Herewith I have the pleasure
of handing you one hundred and«nineteen dol
lars and thirty-five cents, (sll9 35) contrib
uted by the ycung ladies of Caseyville Ken
tucky, to the relief of destitute widows and
orphans of the South, which I am requested
by them to place in such hands as will give it
proper distribution. Such philanthropy is
worthy of all praise, and we should never
cease to remember those who so fully appre
ciate the spirit of the scriptural declaration
that “it is more blessed to give than to re
ceive.” Very respectfully yours,
F. O. Rudy.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 31, 1866.
F. O. Rudy, Esq.:
Dear Sir—l acknowledge, with unfeigned
pleasure, the receipt of your favor, accom
panied with the genorous and opportune gift
of one hundred and nineteen dollars and
thirty-five cents, contributed by the young
ladies of Caseyville, Kentucky, for the relief
of the suffering poor of our city.
The extremity of destitution in our city and
country can be known only by thosejpho visit
the districts where the aged, infirm and
widows have sought shelter from the rude
blasts of winter. The fair donors, whose no
ble example will be other
more prosperous c< » 111 i^Bpfjli as '
sured that their bountyto
many a homeless and almosniouseless fami
ly, and cheer many a fainting spirit “ which
has known better days,” and troubled with
fears of worse —even the worst. MAy they
experence the fulfillment of the Divine prom
ise : “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth
to the Lord, and that which he hath given He
will pay him again.”
On behalf of the suffering poor of our city,
allow me, again, to tender, through you, to the
young ladies of Caseyville, profound thanks
for their liberal and timely offering. Very
truly yours, J. J. Toon.
p. S.—Permit me to inform you that ar
rangements have been made to supply the
destitute with fuel, by the purchase of twenty
five cords of wood, which will be prudently
distributed among that class of persons for
whom it is designed. J. J. T.
We have yet to hear the first word of cen
sure or fault-finding as to the course of the
Index during the past year. This is far bet
ter than we expected. Whether it is owing
to the forbearance of our friends, or the real
merit of our efforts, is not for us to say. The
fact, however, enables us to press forward
with a much stronger heart, and to give as
surance that whatever personal labor and ef
ficient coadjutors can accomplish, will be be
stowed upon the columns of our paper for
the coming year.
Public Lectures. —We rejoice tjh learn
that the efforts of those having the matter in
charge have been successful in arranging for
a course of public lectures, the net proceeds
from which are to be devoted to the relief of
the poor. The course commences io-night,
Dr. Lipscomb, President of the State Uni
versity, giving the Introductory.’' We trust
our citizens will manifest their appreciation of
literary merit by a general attendance upon
these lectures.
Among the many excellent schools; in our
city, we allude to two whose cards appear in
our paper to-day. The “ Atlanta High'School,”
by Messrs. Janes, Jones & Richardson, offers
facilities for obtaining a complete education
under the direction of professional teachers of
established reputation.
The “West End Academy,” under the
charge of Prof. A. B. Brumby, is anew insti
tution, located in that popular suburb of At
lanta, known as “ West End.” Prof. B. has
few equals in those rare qualifications that
make the successful teacher.
Scott’s Monthly. —We have received the
January number of tips periodical, being'the
first number of the third volume. It contains
eighty-four pages of letter press, on a variety
of entertaining subjects, besides a most ele
gant steel portrait of General Lee. This
work is gaining rapidly in papular favor. Its
typography is done by J. J. Toon, of the
Franklin Publishing House, at Atlanta, and
has never been surpassed in the South.—
Nashville Union and Dispatch.
Those wishing to procure choice varieties
of grapes will do well to consult the card of
R. Mecheli, vine dresser and gardener, which
may be found in another column.
Our friend L. B. Davis advertises some
thing new—a general purchasing agency—
through which any person can obtam what
ever they wish from any market of the world.
We will underwrite for Mr. L. B. D.
Pew Renting. —The
mber-: of the Sec>nd Bap! .are
PENNSYLVANIA MATTER^.
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 2. Curtin
sent in his farewell address to the Legislature.
He gives a flattering exhibit of finances. The
public debt is $35,622,052, being a decrease
of $42,000 for the year, and over $5,000,000
since 1861. He discusses the Constitutional
Amendment, and recommends its ratification.
Says that the proposition that the Confederate
States have the right to a voice in its adoption
is prepostorous.
THE MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Augusta, Me., Jan. 2.—The Maine Legis
lature met and organized this morning by the
choice of officers—all Republicans. Gov.
Chamberlain will deliver his inaugural mes
sage to-morrow.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
Boston, Jan. 2.—The Legislature reassem
bled to-day, and reorganized by electing the
presiding officers of last year. Tee annual
election sermon will be preached this after
noon in Old South Church, by Rt*\ Mr-
Warren, of Charlestown. Gov. BullJvk will
deliver his message on Friday.
_ OHIO LEGISLATURE. £
Cincinnati, Jan. 2.—The Legislature con
vened today. The message of is
quite lengthy, and principally treats
affairs. He takes strong ground in laß>r of
the Constitutional Amendment. A,
lusiniss,
Our Terms. —Not a single subscriber of
ours, who has read the paper for a year, has
suggested any reduction in terms. They seem
to feel that they get much more than their
money’s worth as it is, while we are sure that
it can not be furnished for less.
Words of Approval —An active friend
of the Index, in forwarding a good list of sub
scribers, remarks as follows: “ For your en
couragement I can say that, so far as I have
seen them, not a single subscriber has refused
to renew.” We desire no better endorsement
than this.
A brother from Jefferson county writes :
“The Index is really a first class paper, worth
twice as much as it ever was before.”
Five Dollars in Advance. —Our terms
are well understood. Subscriptions must be
paid in advance. We have fulfilled our con
tract during the past year, and are now ready
to renew for another year. We are happy
to say that a large number of those subscri
bers, whose term expired with the last volume
have already forwarded the money for the
next. We dislike to part with any, but jus
tice compels us to adhere our terms.
Therefore we say, once for a If, that every
name will be stricken from our lists when the
money for renewal fails to reach us within
three weeks after the original subscription
expires.
We enter upon our books this week the
names of two subscribers from Massachusetts.
Light is breaking in the East at last.
One copy of “Morning by Morning,”
(price 1 25) and a copy of “ Bible Questions”
will be sent to any address, postage paid, on
the receipt of s2—by J. J. Toon, Atlanta,
Ga.
gpnmtl
WHITFII'J.D—SIIIPP.—Married, by Rev. H. C-
Peek, on the evening of the 13th of December, 1865, Mr.
Jaa.ee A. Whitfield to Miss Mary E. Shipp ; both of
Green county, Ga.
UNDERWOOD.—Married, by the Rev.
H. C Peek, on the 18th of December, 1866, Mr. Wm.
D. Ogletree, of Taliaferro county, Ga., t) Miss Sarah C.
Underwood, of Green county, Ga.
WILLIAMS—CHAMBLISS.—Married, on the 28th of'
November, 1866, by Rev. W. C. Wilkes, Mr. Reuben
Williams and Miss V. C. Chambliss, daughter of the
late EdmundjChambliss; all of Monroe couuty, Ga.
PERDUE—NEWMAN.—Married, on the 20th of De
cember, 1866, by Rev. W. C. Wilkes, Prof. Hiram Per
due, of Upson county, Ga., and Miss Ellen M., eldest
daughter of Judge N. W. Newman, of Forsyth, Ga.
DAVIS—PASCHAL.—Married, on the 19th of De
cember, 1866, by the Rev. A. M. Marshall, Mr. John W.
Davis and Miss Carrie Paschal; both of Eatonton, Ga.
YORK—SHOCKLEY.—Married, at. the residence of
the bride’s mother, on the 20th of December, 1886, by
Rev. Geo. W. Given, Mr. P. F. York and Miss Lizzie E.
Shockley ; both of Marietta, Ga.
Atlanta lntellige cer please copy.
WATKINS—DUNLAP.—Married, by the Rev. Wm.
Henry Strickland, on the evening of the 25th of Decem
ber, 1866, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Rob
ert F. Watkins, of Ottewah, Tenn., and Miss Mary E.
Dunlap, of Gwinnett county, Ga.
HOOKS—FLOYD.—Married, at the residence of Mrs.
Sarah Boswell, in Lee county, Ga.,on the 9th of De
cember, 1866, by the Rev.;T. J. Adams, Mr. Hardy A.
Hooks to Miss Martha Floyd.
SUMMERALL—SMITH.—Married, on the evening of
ibe-.494b.4f December, 1866, at Aabnry M. E. Church,
Augusta,by Rev. D. D. Cox, Mr. Richard Summerall and
Miss Jane Smith.
©bifuarg.
GOULDSMITII.—Died, at his residence in this
city, on the 28lh ultimo, Mr. Richard Gouldsmith,
in the fifty-second year of his age.
HARRIS.—Died, in the eighty-first year of her
age, in Columbia county, Georgia, on the 4th day of
December, ISfifi, Mrs. Eliza Harris, wife of the Rev.
Judah Harris. A consistent member of the Baptist
church at Kiokee for upwards of thirty years, her
influence for good was felt throughout the community
in which she lived. Endowed with a discriminating
intellect and a warm heart, the precepts affectionately
inculcated will long be cherished by her numerous
descendents. Her end was that of the righteous—
full of consolation to those around her. D.
KEATON.—Heaven has gained another saint to
sing of redeeming love. Mrs. Sai.lie J. Keaton,
daughter of Thomas R. and C. M. Harris, died at. the
residence of her father, in Stewart county, on the
25th of November, 1866, being twenty-five years of
age. She united with the Baptist churchat Lumpkin
in 1861, having been converted some years previous,
and was married May 3, 1866. The writer was her
pastor for several years, and often cited her as an
example of persevering devotion to the church, and
sorrowed that so few of the members were as zealous
as she. In her last sickness she deplored the luke
warmness and languor of the church, and urged her
/riends to attend the house of God. She suffered
much with great Christian fortitude, and spoke of
death with composure and sometimes with rapture.
Those who witnessed her death say that a bright
beam ol joy seemed to irradiate her face assheneared
the margin of the river. Her parting words were,
“Weep'not lor me, but live for God.”
She was an obedient daughter, a kind sister, an
affectionate wife, and a zealous church member. Her
sufferings arc over, her work is done, and she rests
in the bosom of Jesus. W. L. M.
Philologia Lodge, No. 178, of F. A. M.
Whereas, An Allwise Providence has seen proper
to visit our ranks with death, and remove from time
to eternity our friend and brother. W. J. Cushing,
who departed this life on the first day of December,
1866, in the fifty-ninth year of his age : in the death of
the deceased "brother Cushing, masonry has lost a
firm adheren«,the cause of humanity a true advocate,
the social circle a good member, and his afflicted
family a kind and affectionate husband and father.
Resolved , That we deeply regret his death and la
ment the affliction sent upon the bereaved widow
and orphan children, and offer them our sincere sym
pathy and condolence in the irreparable loss they
have sustained.
2. That we will wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days.
-3. That these resolutions be spread upon our min-
to the widow, and that the
■k x be requested to publi.-h
J. W. Summers, J q
" Stephen Mayfield, >■ °
J. A. Kennedy, J -
Obadiah Seamans, Secretary.
December 14, 1866.
New Advertisements.
pURCFIASING AGENCY.
L. B. DAVIS, AGENT,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
H O W IX WORKS.
CARRINGTON A CO.’S PURCHASING AGENCY.
A young lawyer friend of ours, residing in this city,
ordered through this Purchasing Agency a library,
which he informs ns was delivered to him free of charge
for fully one hundred aDd fifty doilars less than the reg
ular book dealers’ price, which he would have had to
pay had he ordered lrom them.— Exchange Paper.
jau3-4t
p MECHELI,
VINE-DRESSER AND GARDENER,
Is an experienced vine-dresser, and wishes employment
in that capacity; is prepared to do work of that kind in
the beat manner. He has also forty varieties of choice
vines, well rooted, for sale, among which are the Black
Hamburg, Rebecca, Concord, White July, Malaga, War
ren, White Turkey, Catawba, &c., Ac. Apply at the
store of F. Corra & Cos. jan3-st-c3*
ORGAN & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE.
Spring, Hair, and Common Mattresses, Gilt Mould
ing, Looking Glass Plate, etc.,
WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
decJß-8m
New Advertisements.
rpHE HOME MONTHLY FOR 1867.
The Publishers of THE HOME MONTHLY desire to
express tbeir appreciation of the manner in which their
efforts to establish in the South a first-class Literary
and Religious Periodical, have been sustaiued by the
reading public. The second volume commences Janua
ry, 1867. To sustain and increase the public apprecia
tion of the Magazine, the publishers will not relax in
their efforts to make it worthy of being received into
every Southern home. Some of the very best writers of
the South will contribute for its pages. Among these,
besides occasional contributors, may be mentioned the
following:
Mrs. J. T. H. Cross ; Rev. T. O. Summers, D.D.; Rev.
J. B. McFerrin, D.D.; Rev. R. Abbey ; Rev. J. W. Han
net, D.D ; Rev. A. P. McFerrin ; Miss M. J. Upsher; Rev.
R. A. Younsr, D.D.; F. T. Reid; Rev. J. G. Wilson, A.
M.; Rev. It. F. Bunting; J. T.Brown; Jerome Cochran,
M.D.; Jas. Maurice Thompson ; Rev. J. B. West • Hon.
Neill S Brown ; “Aunt Pollie;” Rev. Wm. M. Green ;
Mrs. S. E. Peck ; Miss Mary A. Lane.
The Home Monthly will contain forty-eight pages of
reading matter, printed upon fine paper and in clenr
type, and will, from time to time, be accompanied by
elegant steel-plate engravings. The subscription price
will-remain $3 per annum, or $ 1 50 for six months, in
variably in advance. In Order to build up a still larger
circulation, we have concluded to offer the following
list of
SPLENDID .PREMIUMS:
To any one seeding us fifty subscriptions and $l5O,
we will send a trover A Baker Sewing Machine, worth
$75. This has long been regarded as one ot the best
machines manufactured.
To any one sending us forty subscriptions and $l2O,
we will send, in an elegant mahogany case, that spleudid
work, the Genealogical Bible. This is the best specimen
of book-work ever gotten up in this country—the purest
paper, Russia binding—fine flexible back, with a geneo-
Sogical register on silk paper sufficient, for fifty genera
tions. The price of this work before the war was SSO.
To any one sending us thirty subscriptions and S9O,
we will send a magnificent Photograph Album worth
$25, containing likenesses of the leading Confederate
Generals.
To any one sending us twenty subscriptions and S6O,
we will send an Album worth sls, containing the
same.
To any one sending us fifteen subscriptions and $45,
we will send $lO worth of any books that can be bought
m Nashville, the parties designating the books desired ;
or a copy of the iast edition of Webster’s Unabridged
Dictionary, containing 3,000 illustrations and 114,000
words.
To any one sending us ten subscriptions and S3O, we
will send a fine Gold Pen with silver case, worth $5; or
a fine Gold Pencil worth the same.
Ministers are requested to act as agents, and are al
lowed to retain ten per cent, on each subscription for
warded. The commission, however, is not allowed when
premiums are given.
Agents and friends should be early in the field, and
send on their lists ns soon as possible.
Address STARK & HILL,
Publishers of Home Monthly, Nashville, Teun.
January 3, 1867 —ex.
Schools and Colleges.
•jgLLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL,
The exercises ot this School will be resumed the 2d
Monday in January next. All the advantages of a thor
ough and practical English and Classical education will
be afforded. Weekly lectures on the Sciences, Arts, An
cient and Modern History, and kindred subjects will be
given tor the benefit of pupils. The school will be fur
nished with apparatus and library. Each pupil will he
required to attend Sabbath School. Instruction in
French it desired.
Charges invariably in advance. For firstsession $150;
for second session, SIOO, in specie, or its equivalent in
currency. Pupils must furnish their own bed linen,
towels and fights. The locality of the place is healthy,
and situated only a mile from Mayfield Depot. For par
ticulars, address REV. J. W. EI.LINGTON, Prin’pal.
References, Faculty Mercer University; Hon. A. H.
Stephens, Crawtordville; W. J. Nothern and Dr. C. P.
Beemau, Mt. Zion, Georgia.
Mayfield, Warren County, Georgia. [nov 22 —ly.
Jg APTIST FEMALE COLLEGE
OF
SOUTH-WESTERN GEORGIA,
CUTIIBEIIT, GEORGIA.
The exercises of the above Institution will be resumed
on Monday, January 14th, 1867, under the direction of
Rev. T. H. Stout, assisted by an able coips of Teachers.
Ample accommodations have been made for boarders,.
For further particulars see circular, or address either
T. H. STOUT, President, or
Tnos. MUSE, President Board of Trustees.
F. M. CALLAWAY,
Nov29-4t Secretary Board of Trustees.
Miscellaneous.
-£JEW SOUTHERN MUSIC BOOK.
JUST PUBLISHED:
TABOR:
Or, the Richmond Collection of Sacred Music.
ByR, M. McINTOSH, of Virginia.
The attention of Choirs nnd Musical Societies gener
ally is respectfully asked lor this new and popular col
lection of Church Music. Its auth >r, for four years an
officer of the Confederate Army, composed many pieces
in moments snatched during its marchingsand counter
marchings. The dirge at the funeral of Gen. T. J. Jack
son, (Stonewall,) May 17th, 1863, was lrom his pen,and
is included in this collection.
Says the Richmond Whig: “ The writer is well known
throughout the South as an author of finished excellence;
a musical reputation rarely attiined—at the head of
Church Music no one disputing the position with him,
and besides is, and ever has been, one of us.”
From the Spartanburg S. C. Express.
" After a careful examination of Tabor, we have no
hestitation in pronouncing it a Musical Gem. Its original
compositions give the work a distinctive character, while
the selections embrace those good old tunes which have
come down from onr fathers as an invuluable legacy.
Here, also, may be found a number of traditionary mel
odies, which, for half a century or more, have been sung
throughout the South and South-west, and never before
in print. We can heartily recommend it to Classes,
Choirs, and all lovers of sacred music.”
It has been largely introduced nnd highly recom
mended by many of the Churches in Richmond and Pe
tersburg, where the author is best known. It embrnces
all the metres in use, it even key ar >d variety ot meas
ure, with a full elementary department and fine collec
tion of new anthems, sec pieces and sentences. It con
tains nearly 300 closely printed pages, neatly and taste
fully gotten up, well printed and bound.
Price, Retail, $1.33. $12.00 Per Dozen.
Can be obtained through all booksellers, or will be
mailed by the Publishers to any part of the United
States, post free, on receipt of retail price.
F. J. HUNTINGTON <t CO.,
Publishers and Booksellers,
459 Broome Street, New York
Send for Circulars. dec2o---3t
• A COUGH, A COLD, OR A
SORE THROAT,
Requires immediate attention, and should
If Allowed to Continue
IRRITATION OF THE LUNGS,
A Permanent Threat Disease,
IS OFTEN THE RESULT.
BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES
Having a direct influence to the parts, give imme
diate relief.
For Bronchitis, Asthma , Catarrh, Consumptive and
Throat Diseases,
TROCHES ARE USED WITH ALWAYS GOOD SUCCESS.
SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS
will find Troches useful in clearing the voice when taken
before singing cr Speaking, and relieving the throat af
ter an unsual exertion of the voqnl organs. The Troches
are recommended and prescribed by Physicians, and have
had testimonials from eminent men throughout the
country. Being an article of true merit, and having
proved their efficacy by a test of many years, each year
finds them in new localities in various parts of the
world, and the Troches are universally pronounced bet
ter than other articles.
Obtain only “ Brown’s Bronchial Troches,” and do not
take any of the Worthless Im.tations that may be offered.
Sold every where. U
Dec 20 —2345
rjHE SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD OF
The Southern Baptist Convention has Sunday School
Primers, little Hymn Books, and Child’s Question Books,
Confederate editions. These will be given to Sunday
Schools unable to buy books, on receiving postage to
pre-pay packages.
A partial list of books examined may be had by send
ing stamp for postage. Address
Rev. C. C. BITTING,
Corresponding Secretary,
Nov2b-3t Greenville, S. C,
\\J ANTED, —100 local and superannunt-
V V ed Ministers to engage in a Business easy and lu
crative, and well adapted to their position. Those now
engaged are clearing from SSO to $l5O per month. For
particvlars, address JONES, BROJ’HERSA CO.
Cor. 7th and Main Sts., Richmond, Va.
0ct8—2328
JOHN R. HART,
(Late Col. of the 6th Georgia Cavalry,)
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
McDONOUGH, HENRY COUNTY, GA.,
Wilt Practice inaU the Courts of Flint Circuit.
Special Attention to Collection of Debts.
Refers by permission, to Augustus Reese, Judge Oc
tnulgee Circuit; Hod. Joshua Hill, Madison; Isham
Fannin, Madison; Cox A Hill, Atlanta; Dr. J. E. God
frey, Atlanta. [dec 6—6 m
Schools and Colleges.
end academy,
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS,
Overlooking the Jfacon A Western Railroad, two
miles from the centre of Atlanta Georgia, The Exercises
of this Institution, under the superitendenee of
A. BREVARD BRUMBY , A.M., M,8.,
Assisted hy a full corps of able and experienced pro
fessional teachers, will begin the first Jfouday of Janua
ry, 1887. Pupils prepared for any class of u’ny college,
or for the practical pursuits of life.
Tuition, per quarter of Ten Weeks, payable in advance
Primary Department $lO 00
Lower English Department 12 50
Higher English Department 15 00
Ancient Languages, each 2 50
J/bdern Languages, each 5 00
J/usic, including use of Instrument 15 00
Drawing and Painting 15 00
Ornamental Department, from $5 00 to 20 00
For further particulars, address the Superintendent
Box 237, Atlanta, Ga. dec2o
HIGH SCHOOL,
CORNER OF COLLINS AND ELLIS STS.
(Former site of Female Institute.)
Exercises resumed Monday, 7th January, 1867. Two
daily sessions: 9-12, A.M., 2-5, P.M.
FACULTY.
W. M. Janes, A.M., English and Greek.
W. R. Jones, A.M., English and Latin.
J. A. Richardson, A.M., Mathematics.
Primary Department.
Terms, per quarter of ten weeks, payable strictly in
advance:
Primary Department. .sls 00
Lower English 18 00
Higher English 20 00
Higher English aud Ancient Languages 25 00
Dec 20-12 t * .
MUST EDUCATE!
UNION POINT ACADEMY FOR
MALES AND FEMALES.
The Spring Term of the above Academy, under the
superintendence of Robert It. Smith and Thomas R.
Thornton, Esq’s., will commence on the first Monday of
January, 1867.
In addition to the usual studies taught in Academies,
instruction in Music, French and Drawing, will be given
by competent Teachers.
’Strict attention will also be paid to preparing Boys
and Girls for college.
Boarding at reasonable rates can be procured in pri
vate families, either in the village or in reach of the
School.
Messrs. Smith and Thornton beg leave to refer to the
following gentleman:
Rev. 11. 11. Tucker, D.D., Mercer University.
Rev. W. A. Overton, Union Point.
Rev. John W. Reid, Philomath, Ga.
Rev. C. W. Lane, President Greensboro Female Col
lege.
Rev. Mr. Branham, Oxford, Ga.
Rev. Wm. Florence, Oxford, Ga.
Hon. James W. Asbury, and Wm. Reid, Esq., Crsw
fordville.
Messrs. J. Sibley & Sons, Augusta, Ga.
Messrs. Horton A Walton, Augusta, Ga.
Messrs. Pollard, Cox <(• Cos., Augusta, Ga.
Messrs. V. Richards ts; Bros., Augusta, Ga.
And any of our patrons of Union Point and vicinity.
For particulars respecting tuition and board, apply
to SMITH d* THORNTON,
dec 20—4 t Union Point, Ga.
JJAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE,
OF SOUTH-WESTERN GEORGIA.
CUTUBERT , RANDOLPH COUNTY.
FACULTY.
Sn C. A ‘HaZll, i ' fßßßociate Pri,lci P al9 -
Miss Hattie Platt, Primary Department.
Miss A. B. Armstrong, Teacher of Vocal and InJ
strumental Music.
The Scholastic Year will be divided into two sessions.
Spring Term commencing Monday, 14th January, 1867,
closing Wednesday, July 3d. Fall session, Monday,
September 2d ; closing Wednesday, 18th December.
EXPENSES.
Primary Department for Scholastic year S4O 00
Preparatory Department for Scholastic year 50 00
Collegiate Department for Scholastic year 60 00
Modern and Ancient Languages, euch, S. Y 30 00
Instruction on Piano-forte or Guitar, S. Year 60 00
Vocal Music ns a science, for Scholastic year.... 60 00
Drawing in Pencil and Crayon, for S. year. 40 00
Oil Painting for Scholastic year 50 00
Chenille Work, Crochet and Embroidery, for S.Y. 40 00
Incidentals for Scholastic year 5 00
Vocal Music in classes daily, free of charge. Daughter*
of ministers educated grnti^r—*L*pnn(inr
advance. No deduction made for nbsence except in ca
ses of protracted illness.
Board per month, including every thing, $25 00. For
further particulars, address either principal, Box 63,
Cuthbert, Georgia.
Dec 20—4 t.
GRANGE FEMALE COLLEGE,
La GRANGE, GEORGIA.
faculty:
I. F. COX, A. M., Principal.
MRS. A. E. WRIGHT.
MRS. M. E. ASHFORD.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT.
MISS CARRIE R. STAKELY.
MR. J. H. GEORGE.
J. M. TOMLINSON, Painting, Drawing, Ac.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
MRS. I. F. COX.
The friends of the LaGrange and of the Southern Fe
male College believing that the best interests of the city
would thereby be promotted, have cordially united to
establish a First Class Female College, and have placed
it under the charge of the above efficient Corps of In«
structors.
The Collegiate year consists of nine and a half months.
The Spring term of five and a half months, commences
Wednesday 23d of January.
Rates of'Tuition, S4O, SSO and S6O per annum, accord
ing to class of studies pursued.
Board $lB to S2O per month. Washing and lights
extra. * *
Payment one half in advance; balance at the close of
the term.
For circulars containing particulars, address
1. F. COX, Principal.
G. J. PEARCE, President. dec2o-«t
ERCER UNIVERSITY,
PENFIELD, GEORGIA.
REV. HENRY 11. TUCKER, D.D.,
President and Professor of Systematic Theology,
and Mental and Moral Philosophy.
Shelton P. Sanford, A.M., *
Professor of Mathematics , Civil Engineering and
Astronomy.
Joseph E. Willet, A.M. M.D.,
Professor of Natural Philosophy , Chemistry, Geol
ogy and Botany.
William G. Woodfin, A.M.,
Professor of Ancient Languages.
Rev. John J. Brantlt, D.D.
Professor of Belles Lettres and Modern Languages.
Wm, L. M. Harris, A.M. M.D.,
Principal of Academical Department.
Applicants for admission to the Freshman class must
undergo a satisfactory examination in Arithmetic, Geog
raphy, English, Latin aud Greek Grammars. Caesar’s
Commentaries, four books, Virgil’s Alneid, six books,
four of Cicero’s Orations, and Bullion’s or Arnold’s
Greek Reader. The foregoing, or their full equivalent
in quantity and quality will be insisted on. Candidates
for advanced standing will be examined in the studies of
the class which they wish to join. Students not fully
prepared to enterany of the College classes, butyet qual
ified to study with them in certain branches will be re
ceived as irregulars, and will be put in such course of
instruction as may be most needful for them. Those nov
sufficiently advanced for this purpose will be put in the
The price of Tuition for the Fall Term is $25, and for
the Spring Term SBS, payable in advance. The next
Spring Term will begiu on the 23d of January, 1867, and
will end on the 12th of July.
Good board can be had in private families at $23 per
month; washing, room rent, fuel, Ac., about $4 per
month.
Sons of Baptist ministers residing in Georgia, and
disabled soldiers in straitened circumstances recoive
tuition gratis. Further information may be had by ad
dressing the President, or J. E. WILLET,
Dec o—6t Secretary of the Faculty:
QLAYTON HIGH "sCHOOLT
JONESBORO, GEORGIA.
The Spring Term will open on the second Monday in
January, 1307. The course of study is more thorough,
more comprehensive and more practical than that of
any other high school in the State. It affords all the
advantages of the college, the normal school, and the
general business or commercial school.
This is the cheapest school in the Stuto. Two hundred
dollars will pay for board and tuition for a year. Board
must be paid monthly in advance, and tuition at the be
ginning of each term." Circulars sent on application to
A. D. CANDLER, A.M., j princip’la.
(>. O. LOONEY. ) p
dec 6—6 t
JJONROE FEMALE COLLEGE,
FORSYTH, GA.
Next session will open 16th January, 1867.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION I
REV. 8. G. HILLYER, I MRS. J. F. DAGG.
REV. J. F. DAGG, ) MRS. BRANTLEY.
PROF. R.T. ASBURY, j MISS S. J. HILLYER.
Location healthy, instruction thourougb, discipline
parental, and charges reasonable.
For further particulars, address
NovlA-2857 Secretary of Fabhlly.
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