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the higfjfer, the purer behests of being. It is a grievbus shame upon our weakness and lit tleness of self. It is a blot upon the age in which we live. I, for one, confess myself too poor* to shun these hand-maids of my poverty. They are the fertilizers of a soil, else unpro ductive save in thorns and thistles. They are •tire pdnjtical economists with which I honor the demands upon an otherwise bankrupt life. They satisfy the wants of a nature, oth erwise inordinate in its outgivings for the un attaiced. If I would be happy, experience teacles me to seek it in the unsealed fountains of own heart, in the unlocked treasures of mv own mind. These must be fed by the outer currents of truth, else the first becomes J as summer’s dust,” the last as a “ field of tares” in which no wheat will grow 7 Rambler. East Tennessee. Dear Brother Toon :—ln compliance with your request, I will endeavor occasionally to give the readers of the Index an “ item from East Tennessee.” As many know, this broken and fertile portion of the country was occupied alter natelypy the two belligerent powers sos two year?, thus causing general devastation and ruin of property. Having measurably re eo'» r e**Nl from the blighting effects of “ mili tary r;fle,” we Teel more interested in refer ence t > the present and future. Our people are industriously engaged in trying to develop the hie den resources of the country ; yet the want ff capital greatly retards the work. Three uew railroads are in process of build ing, cutting at right angles the main tho roughfere route connecting the North and South,and thus uniting Kentucky with “the Old North State.” These roads will contrib ute .m&'.erially to the wealth of the country. A road is now “chartered,” and the grading will sodb begin, leading from Cleveland (on the roaiq,thoroughfare) to the celebrated cop per mines at Ducktown in Polk County. Many ODmpanies are exploring, digging and boring for minerals of various kinds and oil. As is generally the case, their prospects are all flattering! At last, our citizens are beginning to look somewhat to the interest of the country. Party spirit is subsiding, and old grievances are being forgotten: the spirit of toleration is returning. ‘ Our denominational schools have been much neglected. “ The General Association of East Tennessee Baptists” was revived a month a^o; but, not having seen their Min utes, not fully prepared to say what was done. I understand, however, that a com mittee was-appointed to look after the inter ests of tjiet? Male College at Mossy Creek, and the Female College at Jonesboro. I under stand, further, that the Mossy Creek College and boarding-house, together with whatever may belong to them, are to be sold, and after a certain old contract is satisfied the remain- tile money is to be expended toward the erection of anew college. At present the Baptists have no school in operation that might be considered strictly denominational. Perhaps the largest, and 1 feel safe in saying The best, school in is the Rice>- ville Academy, located on the East Tennes see and Georgia in McMinn County, under joint Control of Profs. N. B. Goforth and W. A. G. Brown, of whom are fa vorably known as in Mossy ./Creek College. In reference to Baptist progress, the minis try, the religious Status of the country, etc., I will speak in theftture. An East Tennessee Baptist. January 24, 1867. Jjtotitfs anti |toieius. God’s Providential Government. The Substance of the Introductory Sermon preached befme the Georgia Baptist Association, Oct. 12,1866. Bj P. H. Mell. Published by request of the Associatioi. Atlanta: Franklin Printing House. Pp. 86. This Sermon teaches that “ God’s provi dence controls all things, great and small, good and bad, in the world of matter and in the world of mind,” and “ is administered on mysterious principles, above human compre hension for the time, for the accomplishment of God’s vast designs.” Like every thing else from the pen of the author it is marked by vigor of thought and thoroughness of discus sion. “The Casket.” —Anew edi istn of this fa vorite book of sacred music has just been published by G. O. Robinson of Charleston. Many additions and new features have been introduced, and in the opinion of competent judges, it is now equal to any book of the kind. For sale in Atlanta by Sheldon & Connor. See card in advertising columns. jocular Jtems. r f«E Charleston News estimates the nuin v of freedmen that have left the upper dis tricts of South Carolina at twenty five thou "sallu. Florida seems to be the favorite point fpf destination. The President has again vetoed a bill the admission of Colorado as a Stated He says “ ITnJyle to j£Sq»iv£ as*? reason for ex P ressed options, see additional reasons for confirming the ifhe wisdom of the former veto."’ ' Iv addition to the munificent donalions from tb& people of Kentucky in their individual ca pacity' for Southern relief, they now propose to appropriate by legislative act $150,000 for the same object. The most influential papers favor the bill. Pork statistics jfi the west show that about 100,000 more hogs have been slaughtered this year than last. This ought to produce a very appreciable effect upon the price of bacon in the Southern market. The Macon Telegraph is informed that ar rangements have been completed which will secure the extension of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad to Bainbridge, Decatur county. This result v> largely due to local subscrip tions and efforts of the people of Bainbridge. In the reported proceedings of the House of Representatives on the 28th, we notice the following: “ A bill to amend the District franchise, extending it, regardless of sex, was introduced, and on motion referred to a spe cial committee of five. Lost—yeas 49, nays 83. It was then referred to the District Com mittee. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SODTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: ATLANTA. UA.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, fe67. The legislatures of sixteen States have adopted the Constitutional Amendment, and seven others will "probably ratify at an early day. This will only make twenty-three —less than the required constitutional majority. It is thought that the will not press the idea that two-thirds of the non-represented States are competent to paake the arjiendment a part of the Constitution, since the Supreme Court would overrule such action. The Eufaula resumed pub lication. Its office wj|s by the fire in November last. / The Mobile Adverser says, that one half of the business portiufl of the town of Shubuta, Miss., was nearly destroyed by fire on the 24th inst. Two of the Franklin, Ky., railroad rob bers, King an/f Owens, have been found guilty of murder ipi the first degree, and sentenced to be hung on the 22d March. One gave bail and the balance are in jail awaiting trial, and will probably do some service in the peniten tiary. The city of Louisville has voted an appro priation of SIOO,OOO in aid of the Knoxville and Kentucky rai/road connection. This amount, with the a»’d rendered by the Ken tucky Legislature, will probably secure the completion of the line from Louisville to Knoxville, and thus open another connection between the Ohio and the Atlantic States. The Dawson Journal thus speaks of the freedmen : “ We are glad to see that what freedmen are left in this immediate section are setting out in the r£ht way to prove them selves of the right /tamp. Although there has been considerable changing about amongst them—some emplryers being bettered by the change, and otheif greatly rorsted we are of opinion that itwould be a difficult matter to find a dozen idle freedmen in our county. The Louisville Courier of the 24th inst., says: “ During tAe last fortnight we have re corded the loss by fire of 3,000 bales of cot ton, in a Columbus, Ga.. warehouse, and of 4,176 bales by the. burning of three steamers. This makes 7,176 )>ales of cotton so destroy ed in that time, toe value of which was at least $1,021,820 50., The same paper re ports that all the passenger conductors on the Nashville And Chattanooga railroad resigned on Friday, the 18th, because the company adopted a rule they did not like, in the mat ter of checks for way passengers. The va cancies were immediately filled up by men less obstinate on the question of perquisites. Death of Alexander Smith, the Poet. The English papers, by the late steamers, an nounce the death of Alexander Smith, author of the “ Life Drama,” “ City Poems” “ Alfred Hagart’s Household,” and other books. For some time back Mr. Smith’s health, never' very robust, has teen gradually failing, and he died on January 5, near Edin burgh. The population j>f New State by the new census is 3,827;818, an increase of 361,662 from 1835, which is almost wholly in the commercial and Manufacturing districts, the agricuJAtfPaf districts remaining nearly station ary and seven them showing an actual wminution. " * The Lynchburg Virginian says: It has again been decided that the attempts of ex press comFUM*i«e, s bagS a ae men, and railway companies, to make arbitrary limitations to their responsibility as carriers, when losses occur, will not hold good in law. Ice from the Alps. —Dr Prime, of the New York Observer, in a recent letter from Europe, gives an account of a railway up the Alps to convey ice down to the European cities. Thus, says he, the rail has made the everlasting frozen glaciers and cataracts arti cles of merchandise. As the quarries in the mountains are worked by the art and spirit of man, so the icebergs that here grow from age to age, and scarcely seem to melt at all, are cut into blocks and transported by rail to Paris. The glacier of Grindelwal is drank in brandy-punches at the Grand Hotel and the Louvre. To get the ice these mighty frozen seas are excavated in galleries, chambers and magnificent saloons. The depths of snow on the surface exclude the sunbeams, but calcium lights shed a brilliant lustre reflected as from a thousand mirrors of glass, and in small apartments fitted up for the purpose the fur niture of a well appointed parlor invites to cool but not inhospitable repose. The Holly Springs, (Miss.) Times says of the cotton crop of that county : “ From all the data that we have been able to obtain, we feel satisfied that the cotton crop of Marshall county, for 1866, will not exceed 7,000 bales. In 1860, the slave population of this county was upwards of ILQOO, and the number of bales of cotton raised vvas over 46,000, or more than two and a halt bales to each negro. By the census of 1866, there were in Marshall county over 13,000 blacks, and the cotton raised amounts to about 7,000 bales, or about half a bale to the negro.” A Paris letter thus describes Rothschild"* abode in that city : “Itisan immense building, seven stories high, and would cover about one block. You are somewhat astonished to see that the first, or ground floor, is used for num berless little shops, cigars, pictures, meat stalls, vegetables, tin shop. 6 ** toys and a livery stable. On the second floor are numerous offices, engravers, printers, workers in arti ficial flowers, etA). Then all above this you would find was a perfect palace, large halls, parlors, sptfleries of art, and libraries, and all the private splendor and luxury of this money kinsLr"’ The Boston Daily Evening Voice, for Nov. 30, has an article on “ Factory Girls,” which shows that, while the manufacturing corpora tions “ are making dividends to stockholders from 30 to 100 per cent., the girls in the mill are sadly overworked, underfed and under paid, and at the same time subjected to a rigor of discipline which admits of no relaxation until nature itself gives way.” Four hundred colored voters have been registered in Georgetown, D. C., nearly as many as there are of white voters. A negro has been nominated for Councilman in that city. X Million Persons Starved to Death. A Calcutta correspondent of the London Times, Dec. 7, gives some painful details of the recent famine in the district of Orissa, in India. A government commissioner has pre pared a report, of which it is said: A picture more heart-rending, x facsg more hideous, could not be given. The commis sioner estimates the deaths in alone at 500,000 to 600,000, and in some 'places he admits that three-fourths of the population have been carried off. Orissa had five mil lions. Add the mortality of Midnapore, which was as severely visited; of Ganjam and Chota Nagpore, which were terribly, yet more mildly* dealt with ; of Calcutta, whose hospitals still tell so sad a tale, and of other districts, where the sequelae, at least of star vation, carried off many, anti remember that the deaths are still going on afethe rate of a hundred a day, and you will agree with the rough estimate generally accepted here’that the number of victims will not be under a million. *%■ 9 The Sugar Crop of Louisiana. —The New Orleans Times says: “ The sugar crop of Louisiana this year will reach fifty thousand hogsheads, against sixteen thousand last year ; that only extraordinary obstacles will prevent a production of one hundred thousand next year, and that the old average of four hun dred and fifty thousand hogsheads will be re stored in three years.” The gold and silver product of the Pacific States anfi Territories for the year 1866 is es timated at $106,000,000. A Minnesota paper says that, since the memory of man, furs have never been so plenty to that State and on its northern fron tier as the-present year. SELECTED TELEGRAMS. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, Jan. 30. —Senate.—The Fi nance Committee have almost unanimously instructed the chairman to report adversely to the gold bill. This probably ends all Con gressional interference with the gold sales for this session. The Senate post-office Committee will re port the House postal appropriations without amendment. A special dispatch says it is noticeable that the dominant party is breaking into cliques, a portion of it becoming more intimate with the President. General Grant has been summoned by the New Orleans Riot Committee. The Impeachment Committee of the South ern Republican Association have prepared a partial list of witnesses in the impeachment case, and will soon suggest their programme of investigating the charges. A dispatch states that the Kansas Legisla ture will undoubtedly strike the word white from their franchise law. An autograph letter from Juarez, dated Durango, January Ist, expresses friendliness to the United States, and gratitude for sym pathy and encouragement. He approves Sedgwick’s measures at Matamoras in pre venting Ortega’s raid. Mr. Stevens introduced a school bill for the District of Columbia, Congress to pay a third of the expenses; and no one to vote who neg lects sending his children or wards to school. It was read twice and referred to the District Committee. A bill regulating Indian affairs excited a long debate. A communication relative to the affairs in Texas, from the Secretary of War, was referred to the Reconstruction Com mittee. The House then went into committee on the appropriation amendment, which was adopted, striking out the provision for the legation at Rome after the present year. Subsequently a provision was made for a consul at Rome. The amendment requiring consuls to be native or naturalized citizens was adopted. The Committee on Printing was instructed to inquire by what authority government ad vertisements were only printed in Republican papers. Senate. —The credentials of John A. Win ston, Senator from Alabama, were tabled. The Nebraska veto was read, ordered to be printed, and laid on the table. TROUBLE WITH FREEDMEN. Savannah, Jan. 30.—Further trouble has occurred on the Cheves plantation, opposite this city. The negroes j ref use to vacate or to make contracts, and a collision took place, in which Lieutenant Lemon, of the Bureau, was shot in the arm. He returned the fire, killing the negro. It is reported that the negroes have Captain Brandt a prisoner. Col. Sibley, with 70 men, has gone to the scene. Second Dispatch.—Colonel Sibley has re turned, leaving all quiet. A heavy guard was left at the plantation. There is a general spirit of insubordination among the negroes in this district, owing to the teachings of Aaron Bradley, the negro Boston lawyer. KENTUCKY U. 6. SENATOR. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 30.— Garrett Davis has been elected Senator by the Union Dem ocrats and Conservatives, 78 to 41. maximillian to abdicate. New York, Jan. 24.—The Mexican news, via Havana, contains the report that Maxi millian, seeing the impossibility of calling a national congress, has resolved, in accordance with the French custom, to call a meeting of the notables and declare to them that the em pire is a failure, and to base upon that declar ation his abdication and withdraw. AN EXTENSIVE SOUTHERN AID MOVEMENT. New York, Jan. 25.—A meeting was held to-night in favor of Southern relief. Resolu tions were adopted for the appointment of a committee of thirty to raise contributions and distribute supplies among the destitute, with out respect to race or opinion; and that phi ianthropic men and women in all the cities and communities throughout the North are earnestly invited to join in the work. QUICK PASSAGE. New York, Jan. 26.—The new steamer Union, of the Bremen line, arrived in nine and a half days from Southampton. AN EXCURSION TO THE ORIENT. Several prominent citizens of Brooklyn have projected an excursion to Palestine, Egypt, the Crimea, Greece, etc. It is sup posed that a party of about 150 will be made up. The cost for the round trip will be sl,- 250 in currency. miscellaneous items. Boston, Jan. 26.—The anti-slavery society last evening adopted resolutions favoring the removal of the President, setting aside the State governments at the South, remodelling the Supreme Court and giving the ballot to the negro. Baltimore, Jan. 26.—Gov. Swann was unanimously elected yesterday Senator for six years. London, Jan. 27.—Two clipper ships, the Lewis Waisle arid Charlotte White, which sailed from Callao on a race to Europe, reach ed Gibraltar, having made the voyage in one hundred and four days. The Lewis Walsh only won the race by twenty-five minutes. St. Petersburg, Jan. 27.—Advices from Behring’s Straits state that the American portion of the Kussiau-American Telegraph is completed to the Straits. They are sur veying to find a place to lay the submarine cable of the Russian portion. This great en terprise, it is expected, will be finished in the autumn. Louisville, Jan. 28.—Navigation is whol ly’ suspended, and Underwriters have with drawn all insurances. The river is falling very fast, and is full of very heavy ice. There is five feet eight inches in the canal. Munich, Jan. 28.—King Maximilian is to be married to the sister of Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria*- Marseilles, Jan. 488.—The monitor Mian tonomah is now Wijyj in this harbor, and is daily crowded and admiring vis itors. * London, Jan. 28.—1 tis reported that the Greek hero Kanars intends to visit America to thank the people of the United States for their sympathy, and ask the Government to send a fleet of monitors to the assistance of the Cretans. Lord Derby is ill. Mr. Gladstone has returned to England. On his tray home he passed through Paris, and had an interview with the Emperor Na poleon. The Great Eastern will sail for America on the 90th of Maro fc tiffin ./an. 21.—1 tis reported from Miramar the Empress Carlotta has com p4*dj recovered her health. Sotai Jiiicllrpite, - " • ' / '' "* ;r ' : City Finances. —From the report of the Finance Committee made last week, it appears that the defalcation of the City Treasurer amounts to $47,006.48, a part of Which will be made up by property surrendered by the treasurer and by his sureties. The total in debtedness of the city, is set down at $327,- 274.96, while the city owns real estate valued at $335,000. It is a relief to notice that the soldiers’ quar ters, that have so long disfigured the City Hall square, have been removed to some point in the suburbs of the city. We hope now to see these once beautiful grounds restored, partial ly at least, to their former condition. Ladies’ Home. —The last number of the “ Home ” announces a change in the proprie torship of that popular literary journal. Dr. Powell retires from an enterprise which he has been chiefly instrumental in establishing upon a permanent basis. He is succeeded by Col. J. S. Prather, a former editor and pro prietor of the “ Daily New Era,” a gentleman whose experience, taste and judgment in news paper management will doubtless secure for his new protege a successful career. Mrs. L. Virginia French continues her con nection with the Home as literary editress. “The Daily Opinion.” —Such, is the name of a proposed new paper to -be published in this city by W. L. Scruggs, Esq., former edi tor and proprietor of the “ New Era.” Mr. Scruggs is a journalist by profession, and an nounces his intention to publish an independ ent paper, with some new features, that he expects will commend the enterprise to public favor. For terms, dzc., see prospectus in another column. Some changes have been made in the arri val and departures of trains, the most impor tant of which are upon the State Road. There are now two daily trains hence to New York by the East Tennessee route. See table on fourth page. Mitchell, Shallcross & Co.—We invite attention to the card of this new Louisville firm. Mr. Smith, the Atlanta representative of the House, is a well known business man of this city, and his residence here will prove a convenience to those wishing to order from the Louisville market. Mercer. —One of the Professors writes, Jan. 25th: “ College is opening pretty well— a very good accession of new students.” Rev. John K. Murphy has removed from Greenville, S. C:, to Dahlonega, Ga., where correspondents will please address him. The Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs. The perfection to which they have been brought is proved .bx, their rapid sale throughout this country asnr¥oreign nations. They are every where recognized as equal to the piano-forte, and in Bome respects are preferable to it, even as a parlor instrument. By the Cabinet Organ all monotony of tone is avoided, while a sus tained tone is procured. By the Organ, also, diminuendos and crescendos can be produced —an achievement impossible with the piano. Other advantages are possessed by the Organ, from the almost inestimable improvements made in it by the enterprise and skill of this firm, whose manufactured articles are known only to be admired. —- Boston Transcript. Inbex Office, Atlanta, Jan. 31,1867. A week of fair weather has given a little animation to building*-,.and local enterprise, though trade has not been correspondingly active. There is «ill a steady and increasing demand for all kinds of Western supplies, and prices are firmer, with an advancing tendency on some articles. Corn —Ranges from 1.35 to 1.40, by the car load, with limited supply in market Floor—There is an increased supply, though prices are firm at 12.50@18.00. Bacon— There has been a brisk trade in this article at prices ranging from 14@15 cents for shoulders, to 20@ 21 cents for sugar cured hams. T,ard remains unchanged; rates 15to 18cents, accord ing to quantity. Oats have been received in considerable quantity, but prices are firm at 1.00@1.05. Hides are in great demand. Country dealeis would do well to send in what they have to Sell. Hay sells readily at $45 per ton. Salt remains unchanged in price. Potatoes and Peas are in active request for planting, and prices ad vancing. The former can be bought at 5.50 per barrel. Cotton —Receipts light, sales 27J4 f° r middling. Gold and Silver are constantly fluctuating. No ma terial change from last week. gpmtgal STROTHER—BACON.—Married, on the 17th of Jan uary, at the residence of the bride’s father, in Mitchell county, by Rev. E. W. Warren, Dr. W. A. Strother and Miss Lou'S. Bacon, daughter of Major E. H. Bacon. LAWRENCE—BLASINGAME. —Married, by Rev. G. A. Nunnally, at the residence of T. S. A. Stone, near Monroe, Ga., Jan. loth, James G. .Lawrence and Miss Mary F. Blasingame. BRISCOE— PASCHAL.—Married, by Rev. G. A. Nunnally, Jan. 22d, at the residence of B. S. Sheats, Esq , Monroe, Ga., E. B. Briscoe and Miss Fanny Paschal. ©bitirarg. MITCHELL. —Departed this life, our beloved sister, Mary Mitchell, (wife cf brother 'Asa B. Mitchell,) in Fayette county, Ga., on the 12th day of November, 1866, after an illness of seventy days, which she bore with humble resignation. She was born Oct. 26, 1806, in Madison county, Ga., and was the daughter of Charles Williford, and married to Asa B. Mitchell «n the sth day of January, 1831. She joined the Baptist Church at Flat Creek, Fayette county, Ga„ in August, 1828, and was baptized by the Rev. Rob ert M. Still. She had five sons and five daughters ; three sons and one son-in-law were in the Confederate serdKce. They were good and faithful soldiers. One Bod and one son-in-law were killed on the field of battle, one son died from disease, and the other was wounded five times, but still survives. The children are ail re spectable and good citizens. Sister Mitchell was a con sistent member of the church through life, and died in the triumph of a living faith. There was only about five hours difference (according to record) in the ages of brother and sister Mitchell; one Was baptized in June, and the other in August, 1828. Brother Mitchell has been a deacon of Flat Creek Church about 33 years, and his wife was truly a helpmate to him in the discharge of all the duties as a deacon, and in the domestic aflairs of life; she was truly a mother in Israel, and esteemed as such by all who knew her. At the time of her death, brother and sister Mitchell were the only members of Flat Creek Church who were members thirty years ago. They lived in harmony and peace with each other all the time. Sister Mitchell was kind, and generous in her contributions to the church and to the destitute in her neighborhood. While it is a sad bereavement to her husband, children, and the church, it is equally so to the neighborhood and community in which she lived and died; but we believe our loss her eternal gain. 'j A Friend. L. D, C. WOOD. JAS. H. LOW. J- H. LUDWIGSEN. -^y~ OOD > LOW & LUDWIGSEN, (Formerly Wood A Low—Established in 1846,) Cotton Factors and Commission merchants, No. 190 Common Streep NE W ORLEA NS, LA. Personal attention given to the sale of Cotton and the purchase of all kinds of Produce. | jau 24—2574 New Advertisements. sTkendrick^Tco^ DEALERS in Carpets, Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Mattings. Rugs, Mats, Damask and Lace Curtains, Window Shades, Gilt Cornice, Band*. Cords, Tassels. Also, Wall Pa per, Paper Shades, Borders, Side Lights, Ac. Corner Whitehall and Hunter Streets, Up Stairs, over Chamberlain, Cole <fc Boynton • Orders solicited and promptly filled at as as any house in the South, ja n .31 —3m. v y ; J. W. MITCHELL, JNO. W.i Late Mitchell ■ db Armstrong. jno. reV. t. t. smith, Atlanta, Ga. SHALLCROSS PROVISION AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, LOUISVILLE, KY. Mr. T. T. Smith, of the firm, will remain in Atlanta, with his office at the house of Glenn, Carr & Wright, where he will be found to give prompt attention to the interests of the hou9e, and to send forward orders for Groceries and Western Produce. jau3l-2351 QHURCH MUSIC—JUST PUBLISHED, THE NEW CASKET. Containing sparkling gems gathered from the works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini, and other great Masters. Also, Choice Selections from,Eminent American Composers. Besides, A large amount of New Music, adapted to the services of all Denominations; Being The most complete collection of Sacred Melodies ever published. GEORGE O. ROBINSON, CHARLESTON, S. C. jan3l-6t-2882 pROSPECTUS. On or about the 20th day of February next, and regu larly thereafter, will appear “ THE DAILY OPINION ,” An independent newspaper, established in the interests of no clique, supported by no faction, the organ of no coterie of politicians, dependent upon the will or caprice of no mau, or set of men, and hampered in the discus sion of the living questions of the day by no embarrass ing alliances. It will be 22x32 inches in size, 4 pages, 6 columns to a page. It will be printed on new and beautiful type, and will contain the latest telegraphic reports from the prin cipal commercial, financial and political centres. The Local Department of the paper is designed to be its chief attraction. This department will embrace every portion of the city; and will also contain a faithful and impartial record of what transpires in the districts arouud Atlanta. Terms of Subscription, ?8 per annum, by carrier or mail. •' “ 75 cents per month “ “ No money is wanted in advance of the appearance of the first number of the paper. Those desiring the paper can address the Proprietor, or one of his accredited agents, and pay their month’s subscription upon receipt of the first number. The Proprietor enters upon this enterprise after delib erate calculation. He feels confident of success, should he merit it. He asks for nothing mere. WM. L. SCRUGGS, Editor and Proprietor Clothing. INTER CLOTHING. We are selling off our large and fashionable stock of Winter Clothing, for men and boys, at greatly reduced prices; in fact, part of it BELOW NEW YORK COST. Persons wishing to buy Overcoats, Business Suits, Dress Suits, Coats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, Gloves, Shawls, Collars, Half Hose, Boys’ Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, and all kinds of GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, Will find in our house SOMETHING TO SUIT THEM OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, AT THE LOWEST RATES. In our Tailoring Department we are prepared to make up suits at short notice,, in the latest fashions and best manner. WE ARE DETERMINED TO SELL—CaII and see us. HERRING & LEYDEN, Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga. Nov29-3m Queensware, China, &c. DORSET! & CO., IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN QUEENSWARE, CHINA, GLASS, LAMPS, PLATED WARE, TABLE CUTLERY, (fee. CORNER WHITEHALL AND HUNTER STREETS, ATLANTA, GA. A large and splendid stock of ware suitable for coun try trade. Dealers are requested to call and examine goods, as our prices compare favorably with the best New York rates. decl3-Sm Purchasing Agency. PURCHASING AGENCY. L. B. DAVIS, AGENT, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. HOW IT WORKS. CARRINGTON A CO.’S PURCHASING AGENCY. A young lawyer friend of ours, residing in this city, ordered through this Purchasing Ageucv a library, which he informs us was delivered to him free of charge for fully one hundred and fifty dollars less than the reg ular book dealers’ price, which he would have had to pay had he ordered irom them. —Exchange Paper. j *n3-4t Watches, Clocks, &c. p R LAWSHE, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SP EOT A CLES, JE WEL R Y, <&c., Watchmakers’ Tools and Material, WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Watches and Jewelry repaired by competent work men, and warranted. Toct 2.'» 3 |D - QUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS. To meet flie demand of Sunday School* ‘he following books have been procured, which will bo furnished upon Cash Orders at publication prices: THE YOUTH'S CATECHISM, , On the Life and Sayings of Jesus, with notes. 106 pages. Price.per copy, 20 <*ots. THE ADUL TS CA TE CHISM, On the Evidences and Doctrines of Christianity. For the use of Converts, Bible Classes, and advanced members of Sunday Schools. Price 20 cents. PRIMARY BIBLE QUESTIONS, For Young Children. Price, per dozen, $1 50. This little book has become a general favorite with parents, and has been adopted, with great satisfaction, by the Superintendents of many Sabbath Schools. The price has been reduced to briug it within the reach of all. SIXTEEN DOLLAR LIBRARY , No. 1. One Hundred Bouks. SIXTEEN DOLLAR LIBRARY , No. 2. One Hundred Books. BAN YARD'S PICTORIAL Q UNSTjPQN booh, « On Incidents in the Life of our Savior. li^,eeßlpj' r BAN YARD'S PRACTICAL QUESTIONS , On the various duties which we owe to God and to each other. Price per copy, 15 cents. ‘ LANYARD'S CHILDREN'S SERIEm For Infant Clashes and Schools Nos. 1,2, and%. Per dozen, 75 cepts. Packages of Goofl Conduct Cards, 25 cts. each. In making orders, vrith remittances, be sure to state what is wanted, and jpve full directions how to ship the ■“SB!# ; J. J. TOO*. Atlanta, Ga- ME C EL I, VINE-DRESSfeR AND GARDENER, Is an experienced vinedresser, and wishes employment in that capacity: is prepared to do work of that kina m the best manner. He has also forty varieties of choice vines, well rooted, for sale, among whicn are the Hum* Hamburg, Rebecca, Concord, White July, Malaga, War* ren, White Turkey, Catawba, ic., &c. Apply jat the store of F. fcorra & Cos. jan3-st-c3 Granted. WANTED FOR THE Life and Campaigns of GENERAL (STONE WALL ) JACKSON, By Prof. R. L. Dabney, D.D., of Virginia. The Standard Biography of the Immortal Hero. The only editiou authorized by his widow, and published for her pecuniary benefit. The author a personal friend and Chief of SiaiF of the Christian Soldier. We want an Agent county. Send for circulars and see our * terms, and What the-Press says of the work. Address JpttlONAL PUBLISHING CO., jan Box 342 Atlanta, Ga. & NGLY ANX was of her brother, David B. ■ Middle Georgia, years ago, to D. G.Daniell, Augusta, -yy'ANTED! WANTED! A Young Lady of several years’ experience in teaching Music, Latin, and the usual branches of Female Educa tion. desires a situation as Teacher. Address immedi ately, MISS N. D. THOMAS, janl7-4w* Bennettsville, S. C. gCHOGL WANTED! A friend of mine—a graduate of Mercer University— of several years’ experience in teaching, and recently married, wishes a good school. He can give good refer ences. Address the subscriber at Forsyth, Ga. janl7 W. C. WILKES. Drugs and Medicines, &c. GA., JAN. 15, 1867. My old friends and patrons, and the public generally, are hereby notified that I have resumed the Drug busi ness in connection with Messrs. T. J. and M. B. Swan son, at Roark’s Corner, next H. Brotberton, under the firm-name of A. Cos. f«|s ft. J. MASSEY. Wilhour facilities for purchasing for cash directly from importers aud manufacturers, we feel assured that we can make it to the interest of all person*, in want of any thing usually kept in a FIRST-CLASS DRUG STORE, to patronize us. Our stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints. Oils, Window Glass, Putty, Toilet and Fancy Articles, IS LARGE, FRESH AND PURE. Prescriptions compounded by a com petent Druggist. janl7-2849 MASSEY, SWANSON & CO. J. T. JENKINS & CO., WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, CORNER PRYOR AND ALABAMA STREETS. ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Novl-6m(233i>) jgEDWINE & FOX, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS , AND DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYE-STUFFS, &C., &c. Corner Whitehall and Alabama Streets, Atlanta, Ga. Particular attention paid to filling Prescriptions. Dr. C. L. Redwinb, ~ Amos Fox, late with Ed. Wilder cfc Cos., Louisville, Ky. oct 25—2346 NOTICE! NOTICE! Churches wanting pure wines for Sacramental purpo ses, will find a pure article at REDWINE A FOX’S, Wholesale and Retail Diuggists, Corner Whitehall and Alabama Streets, Atlanta, Ga. Janlo-4t ’ " T - • K • Gr . McCAMY & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye- Stuffs, Glass, Putty, etc. Alabama street, Atlanta Georgia. Country orders filled promptly, and at lowest prices Prescriptions carefully prepared day and night. March 15—ts Professional, jyiOPSY, DROPSY, DROPSY, CAN BE CUR ED. The undersigned having returned so Atlanta, takes this method of informing the public thit lie is prepared to treat all cases of Dropsy. His success in the treat ment of this disease in all its stages, is without a parallel IN THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE. He can furnish many certificates of wires in the most desperate cases, and give reference to a number of emi nent physicians who have witnessed his success. He can be consulted personally or, by letter at the Drug Sure of Massey, Swanson A Cos., Roark’s Corner, Wbhehall Street, Atlanta, Ga. T. H. DOZIER, AI.D. Jan 10—12 t r JOHN R. HAR TANARUS, (Late Col. of the 6th Georgia Cavalry,) ATTORNEY AT LAW, McDonough, henry county, ga., Will Practice in all J l6 Courts of Flint Circuit. Special Atteot' o1 * to Collection of Debts. Refers by perai' f,s ' on , to Augustus Reese, Judge Oc mnltrpp Circuit; Hon. Joshua Hill, Madison ; Isham Fannin, Mad«°n; Cox A Hill, Atlanta; Dr. J. E. God frev. Periodical Literature. mEMPERANCE AVOCATE. PROSPECTUS. Viewing the many aggravated evils with which strong drink is cursing the human family, I wish to labor to curtail its use. For this purpose I propose to start a paper, to be called •“ The Temperance Advocate." ft shall be the object of the Advocate to labor for the Temperance cause alone. In doing this, it will seek not only to point out the many and various evils which strong JritiK entails upon our race, but also to portray the biasings resulting from Temperance. I have been long receiving, from distinguished persons, in different States, encouragement, to undertake such an enterprise with promises of their aid, if I would do so. I can, therefore, assure the public that the Advocate will con tain the writings of the ablest pens in the land—the pens of eminent theologians, physicians, Ac. Anion* others, I have the promise of articles from s distin guished physician, on the physiological effeo*» alco holic liquors on the human system. All tbe*e advanta ges, accompanied with the use of excßa"# 68 from all parts of America, if not of Europe, enable me to prom ise my readers one of the very best Temperance papers ever published in our country. It will be published semi-monthly at Gallatin, Tenu., and Franklin, ky., at two dollars per year. . As this is an individual enterprise, undertaken solely to benefit the human race, and one which looks to pat ronage alone for support, I hope and believe my many friends will redeem their promises to aid me in every possible way. I also ask trie ds of Temperance every v.here to forward subscribers’ names and money forth with, that 1 may get the paper out soon, and 1 pledge all my energies to make it eminently worthy of support. Address me a* Gallatin, Tenn. jan!7-3w T. E. RICHEY. rpHE LADIES’ HOME FOR 1867. Our paper is designed to be a Literary Weekly, devot ed to elegant Literature, scientific and practical Informa tion, the Arts and Sciences, Education, Agaiculture, and the latest political and foreign miscellany. Its object is three-fold. To encourage SOUTHER ,to furnish a first class pane, family’;Hnd, finally, to erect an e 1 es tfife' 171 u .filleted females of our co«, nnr , Among its contribuioA^^^^I** 1 ** found many of the ablest male and femdjPWßni in the country. That gifted lady, MRg FRE NCH, of Tennessee, w»H hnv# entire charge of the Literary Department. Novelettes, Tales. Sketches, Essays, Biog raphies, and Inoidents of the War, will be found upon our pages- Neither pains nor expense will be spared to make Thk Ladies’ Homb an able and elegant family journal, one of which our poople may feel justly.proud, a welcome visitor to every household. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Copy, one year $5 00 To Clubs of Ten subscribers, an extra copy will be seutgratis. Specimeu copies sent free. ADVERTISING RATES. The Hom* will be enlarged during The second or third week in January 1867, to twelve pages, three of which will be left open to our advertising -patrons, upon the following terms: 9 £' One square one month, with editorki.notice $ 5 00 One square three months 12 00 One square six months - 20 00 Address THOS. S. POWELL, Proprietor Ladies’ Home, janlo Atlanta. Georgia. Female Schools# JgAPTIST FEMALE COLtyEGly t)F SOUTH-WESTERN GEORGIA. O U rSBEE LPH COVNTt. FACULTY. Rev. T. H. Stout, l Principals. Miss C. A Hansbll, j Miss Hattib Platt, Primary Department. Miss A. B. Armstrong, Teacher of Vocal and in strumental Music. The Scholastic Year will be divided into two sessions. Spring Terra commencing Monday, 14th January, 1867, closing Wednesday, July Bd. Fall session, Monday, September 2d; closing Wednesday, 18th December. EXPENSES. Primary Department for Scholastic year #4O 00 Preparatory Department for Scholastic year..... 50 00 Collegiate Department for Scholastic year 60 00 Modern-and Ancient Languages, each, 8. Y 30 00 Instruction on Piano-forte or Guitar, S. lear 60 00 Vocal Music as a science, for Scholastic year 60 00 Drawing in Pencil and Crayon, for S. year 40 00 Oil Painting for Scholastic year 60 00 Chenille Work, Crochet and Embroidery, for S. Y. 40 00 Incidentals for Scholastic year . 500 Vocal Music in classes daily, free of charge. Daughters of ministers educated gratis. Expenses, half payable in advance. No deduction made for absence except in ea ses of protracted illness. Board per month, including every thing, #25 00. FV further particulars, address either principal, Box 68, Cuthbert, Georgia. Dec 20 —4t. J A GRANGE FEMALE COLLEGE, La GRANGE, GEORGIA. FACULTY! „ I. F. COX, A. M., Principal. v MRS. A. E. WRIGHT. MRS. M. E. ASHFORD. a MUSIC DEPARTMENT. V' MISS CARRIE R. STAKELY. MR. J. H. GEORGE. J. M. TOMLINSON, Painting, Drawing, A«. . PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. MRS; I. F. cox. The friends of the LaGrnnge 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 moDths, commences Wednesday 23d of January. Rates of Tuition. S4O, #SO 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-6t ISLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, The exercises of 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 beaffordca. Weekly lectures on the Sciences, Arts, An cient and Modern History, and kindred subjects will be given for the benefit of pupils. The school will be fur nished with apparatus and library. Each pupil will be required to attend Sabbath School. Instruction in French ii desired. Charges invariably in advance. For first session $150; for second session, SIOO, in specie, or its equivalent in currency. Pupils must furnish their own bed liuen, towels and l ; ghts. The locality of the place is healthy, and situated only a mile from Mayfield Depot. For par ticulars, address REV. J. W. ELLINGTON, Priu’pal. References, Faculty Mercer University; Hon. A. H. Stephens, Crawlordville; W. J. Nothern and Dr. C. P. Beeman, Mt. Zion, Georgia. Mayfield, Warren County, Georgia, [nov 22—ly. FEMALE COLLEGE, FORSYTH, GA. Next session will open 15th January, 1867. BOARD OF INSTRUCTION: REV. S. G. HILLYER, I MRS. J. F. DAGG. REV. J. F. DAGG, 1 MRS. BRANTLEY, PROF. R. T. ASBURY, | MISS S. J. HILLYER. Location healthy, instruction thourougb, discipline parental, and charges reasonable. For further particulars, address Prof. R. T. ASBURY Novls-2357 ' Secretary of Faculty. Male Schools. HIGH SCHOOL, CORNER OF COLLINS AND ELLIS STS. (Former site of FfiffiAle 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 nnd Latin. , J. A. Richardson, A.M., Mathematics. Primary Department. Terms, per quarter of ten weeks, payable strictly in advance: Primary Department #ls 00 Lower English 18 00 Higher English 20 00 Higher English and Ancient Languages 25 00 Dec 20-12 t UNIVERSITY, PENFIELD, GEORGIA. REV. HENRY H. TUCKER, PD., President and Professor of Systenuitic Theology, and Mental and Moral Philosophy. Shelton P. Sanford, A.M., Professor of Mathematics, Civil Engineering and Astronomy. Joseph E. Willkt, 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. Brantly, D.D. Professor of Belles Lettres and Modern Languages. Wm. L. M. Harris, A.M. M.D., Pttncipal of Academical Department. Applicants for admission to the Freshman class must undergo a satisfactory examination in Arithmetic, Geog raphy, English, Latin and Greek Grammars, Casals Commentaries, four books, Virgil’s HSneid, 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 studied ol the class which they wish to join. Students not fullv prepared to enterany of the College classes, but vet qual ified to study with them in certuin branches will be re ceived as irregulars, and will be put in such course of instruction as may be most needful for them. Those not sufficiently advauced for this purpose will be put in the Academy. , _ The price of Tuition for the Fall Term is $25, and ”>r the Spring Term SBS, payable in advnnce. ***“•» Spring Term will begin on the 23d of Jaqß»*7,1867, and> will end on the 12th.of July. . Good board can be had in priv.te families at $23 per month; washing, room rent, fuel, Ac., about $1 per m Sons of Baptist ministers residing in Georgia, and disabled soldiers in straitened circumstanoes receive tuition gratis. Further information may be had by ad dressing the President, or J. E. WILLET, Doc 6—6 t Secretary of the Faculty. OLAYTON,0 LAYTON, HIGH SCHOOL, JONESBORO, GEORGIA. The Spring Term will open on the second Monday in January, 1367- The course of study is more thorough, more comprehensive and more practical than that of any other nigh school in the State. It affords atl the advantages of the college, the normal school, and the general business or commercial school. , This is the cheapest school in the State. Two hundred dollars will pay for board and tuition for a year. Board must be paid monthly in advance, and tuition at tbs be ginning of each term. Circulars sent on application to 8 h A. D. OANDLER, A.M., I: principals G.O. LOONEY. j rrmcipa dec 6---6 t —— Male and Female Schools, 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 aod 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. H. H. Tucker, D.D., Mercer University. Rev. W. A. Overtoil, 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., Craw-' fordville. •Messrs. J. Sibley A Sons, Augusta, Ga. Messrs. Horton A Walton, Augusta, Ga. Messrs. Pollard, Cox (fe Cos., Augusta, Ga. Messrs. V. Richards <fe Bros., Augusta, Ga. And any of our patrons of Union Point and vicinity, i For particulars respecting tuition and board, apply to SMITH (fe THORNTON, dec iO-4t Union Point, Ga. 23