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J^tuttarg. WEEKLY RECEIPTS. gnbJcribers will observe the figures on the label with which their papers arc addressed. These figures show the Whole Nc»b' r 0R “at* to which the subscription is [mid. ‘When a Tie* payment is made, the figures will be changed at once, so that the label is a weekly receipt in full for the time which each subscriber has paid. To Corhespondekts.—Wo are compelled, in order to give the desired quantity and variety of matter, to set some of onr more lengthy communications solid. Condensation and brevity generally render an article perspicuous and prominent. This, correspondents should always remember. Another item of value is this: The post-office law provides for sending manuscript and proof-sheets at less than letter rates. If put in packages, unsealed, such matter will be sent at the following rates: Not over 4 02. in weight, 2 cents; over 4 oz. and not over 8, 4 cents; over 8 oz. and not over 12,6 cents, By notifying your post-master of the character of the matter, it may be sent at above rates, which will be to many an item worth saving. No other writing but manuscript copy can be sent. 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. \ 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. 7
