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An Arkansas Letter. Little Rock, Ark., Feb. 4, 1867. Rev. E. W. Warren, Pastor, Macon, Oa : Mr Dear Brother —As I promised to write to you and many friends and brethren in Georgia, allow me to address you through the Index, and ask that they all will consider this as addressed to them as well as to your self. Our passage to this city was pleasant. The worst weather we met was at Marietta, where, from a sore throat, I was compelled to stay within doors, and was denied even the privi lege of a visit to the graves of loved parents and children buried there. The officers of railroads and boats were ex ceedingly kind, and so our time passed pleas" antly, and without any accident, we reached this city about 4 o’clock on Sabbath morning, 23d December. The moon shown beautifully, and 1 started out to find brother Brantly (uncle Ben. of Temperance Banner notoriety). I had my first view of Little Rock by moonlight, and the warmest possible greeting from him as an old and tried friend. At eleven 1 met the church and congregation at the residence of I brother Brantly, where. I preached to them. This room became full in two or three meet ings ; and I asked and secured the circuit court room for preaching purposes. This is in one wing of the capitol building. The con gregations still increase. Last night I had the largest I have yet had, and many had to leave because there was no room for them —not so much as at the door. Some effort was made before the war to build a meeting house here. About five hun dred dollars was collected and paid on a lot; and various notes taken, which, by the war, have been lost. We may still secure these lots, if we can pay for them in three or four months. And if the brethren and friends will all aid us a little, we shall be able to se cure them, and in due time erect a house of worship. Will not my friends and brethren all try and help in this matter! I saw, a lit tle while ago, that a professorship had been endowed in some north-western State by the Sabbath school children, each one giving fifty cents. “Oh ! ” thought I, “if all the Sabbath school children of the land who could, would only give us the fifty cents each, we would be able to erect a building in which we could have a Sunday school for the little boys and girls of Arkansas.” These amounts sent to me as agent of the church, by express, or check on New York, added to what our brethren and friends would do in larger amounts, would add to our efficiency and give the cause of Christ a foothold here, which would result in great good. Before 1 left Georgia, I wrote to a few friends, privately asking for aid in the erec tion of our house of worship here, and now I call on all who know me, and can and will be lieve what I say, to help a little toward the accomplishment of this object. If there ever was a place where a Baptist church was greatly needed, this is the place; and if ever there was a time when the erection of one was demanded by the circumstances around us, now is that time. Do help us, brother'Warren. Get the Sabbath school, and the brethren, and friends in the church and city to help us; and let me ask the same of all my brethren and friends in all parts of the States in which the Index may find circulation. Many were prevented from hearing last night; and while the hearts of all yearned for the privilege of having a series of meetings, for some evenings, yet we have not the place in which we can worship during the week larger than a private room, able to seat about thirty or forty persons. Baptists have, in the absence of a church, found place in all of the denominations here; these will, after a time, return again, except some few, who are tied down by circumstan ces from which they can not now tear them selves. This city seems to be about as large as Ma con, but has not so much evidence of wealth ; yet there are some very pretty residences in and around the city. The inhabitants are quite liberal for their means. Three sisters undertook the task, and in one day raised for furnishing our house two hundred and seventy dollars. The same was done for the “ Catho lic” and Episcopal pastors last year. But now there is a project on foot to build two churches besides our own, and we, therefore, can not expect to raise much in this commu nity. This city is destined to be a great railroad centre for this State. The Southern Pacific Railroad will pass through our city, and the railroad to Memphis will soon be completed. There are four others that are chartered, which will in due time be built. The Methodists have two houses of worship here; the Presbyterians and Episcopalians have each a good large meeting house; the “ Catholics” have a meeting house and a con vent ; and yet the poor Baptists have none at all. Though our children beg for a Sabbath school, we can ? t have one ; and though our large congregations entreat us to preach from night to night, this can not be done. Oh, for a house in which we may be able to present the whole truth of God to all the people of this community at all times, without any one to molest or make us afraid ! Do, brethren — kinsmen, friends of Jesus—all help—help us now. Yours in the Lord, W. H. Robert. P. S. Our Legislature is now in session. Will probably take a recess from about the 20th inst. to the Ist of November next. Sev eral ftctive Baptists in that body ; two of them clergymen from Georgia. Bro. D.M. Cochran, now” of Nashville, Hempstead county, and brother Dunnegan, who came from Georgia years since—l think from Cass county. Bro. Cochran is in the House, and brother Dunne gan a member of the Senate. Bro. Briekey and brother Slaughter, of the House, and brother James H. Purkins, of the Senate, and others whom I might name, are useful and prominent men. The Legislature is an able and intelligent body of men, comparing favor ably with any in the land. The State House about as good as that at Milledgeville, Ga. 6 W. H. R. The most destructive fire that ever visited Mobile occurred on Saturday night last. The entire square bounded by Commerce, Dau phin, Water and St. Francis streets, and one of the most valuable in the city, was consum ed. The loss is immense ; a very high wind prevailed at the time, which rendered the ef forts of the firemen of little avail. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: ATLANTA, GA, THUR SDAY, FEBRUARY 14,1867. Jlolires and Umtura. The Child’s Delight : Rev. S. Boykin, Editor: Macon, Ga. For terms, see advertisement. Sixteen or eighteen months ago, the Delight was made non-denomiiiational —to supply the need of a Sabbath school paper for all “ evan gelical” Christians. But Pedobaptist schools have not taken it, and it has not 50 subscrib ers who are not Baptists. The editor has, therefore, determined to make it a Baptist I paper. It is committed now to the doctrines I and polity of the New Testament, as our ' churches hold them. We hope that the breth ren will will give it a self-supporting and re munerative list. It deserves it. The Richmond Eclectic: A Monthly Magazine of For eign Literature, Religious and Secular. Rev. M. D. Huge, D.D., and Rev. W. Brown, D.D-, editors. Terms, $4 a year, in advance. The February number contains : The Last Records of Charles Lamb; Mons. Drouyn De L’Huys ; France and the French Army ; Sketches of the English Bench and Bar; The Mother of the Wesleys; More About the Queen’s English ; The Metaphors of St. Paul; The Storm-Light of Haklarsholm ; Epigram ; Proverbial Sancho Panzas ; On a Translation of Virgil’s Aineid ; Science and Art; Editori al Notes. A number of marked interest. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian: Rev. J. I. Bonner, editor. Terms, $3 a year, in advance. Due West, S. C. This is a successor to the Due West Tele scope, which went down during the war. The former editor resumes its publication, under a changed title. Its weekly visits will ac complish good in the denomination to whose interests it is devoted. We welcome it as an other token of reviving religious earnestness and enterprise at the South. The Land We Love: A New Monthly Magazine, de voted to Literature and the Fine Arts. Gen. D. H. Hill, late of the Southern Army, editor. Charlotte, N. C. Terms, $3 a year, io ad vance. The contents of the February number: Maximilian and his Empire; Songs of the South; Principles of Agriculture ; Victory of Faith ; Perfect thought Suffering; Sup pressed Part of Gen. Beauregard’s Report of the First Battle of Manassas ; Shakspeare. at Hilton Head ; Guano; The Last of the Cru saders ; The Search of the Sages : The Enter prise and Energy of the South ; Page-Brook; Twelve months in Spain ; Sketch of Gen. A. P. Hill; John Brown ; College Hospital in Gettysburg ; The Haversack ; Editorial ; Book Notices. Tte Riverside Magazine for Young People : An Il lustrated Monthly: Terms, $2 50 a year, in advance. Publishers, Hurd & Houghton, 459, Broome street, New York. This is anew candidate for the favor of the young, and older Magazines will find it a dan gerous rival It is gotten up in attractive style, and so far as we have had opportunity to look through the two numbers which have come to hand, it gives promise of enter tainment and instruction to the class for whom it is designed. The Ladies’ Pearl: Rev. J. M. Halsell, editor A Monthly Periodical, devoted to Religion and Litera ture. Terms, $3 a year, in advance: Nashville, Tenn. The January number begins anew series of this periodical, after a suspension of years oc casioned by the war. Its ecclesiastical con nections appear to be with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; but it has sufficient merit to justify and secure a circulation in other communions. leraonak A Visit from Dr. Tucker. —We had a very pleasant visit, several days since, from our gifted predecessor, Rev. H. H. Tucker, D.D. His health, though suffering from slight indisposition during his stay in the city, is in general excellent. lie reports Mercer Uni versity as enjoying a fair share of prosperity, (though mucli less, we judge, than it deserves.) Six of the students are receiving theological instruction, with a view to the ministry. W e were highly gratified by ]j)r. T’s kind expres sions of interest in the success of the Index and Baptist ; and our readers will be by the assurance he gave us, that his pen will belaid under contribution at an early day for its columns. We hope he will write —as people in some sections are said to vote —“ early and often.” Rev. J. L. M. Curry. —We are pleased to learn that the committee have elicited a prom ise from this gentleman to deliver a lecture before the Relief Association ; it is announced for Tuesday, the 20th inst. The scholarly at tainments of Mr. C., combined with his ora torical ability, ought to secure for him an overflowing house. Rev. G. W. Given, Marietta, Ga., wishes to learn the address of Rev. S. M. Cherry and 'Rev. Mr. McJunkins. Rev. Wm. Shelton, President of West Tennessee College, gives us a cheering account of his school. He says : “ The college is suc ceeding finely—llo pupils in attendance and others constantly entering; it is rapidly grow ing on the public confidence.” The Proprietor of the Index and Baptist has handed us the following, as “ a P. S. from one of our wisest brethren,” (if that be a puff, let the Proprietor answer it:) — “ P. S. If you would not consider it puff ing, 1 should like to puff your article against puffing. * Keep the trumpet to your lips ’ until you * blow it up.’ ” There can be no mistake —this is a “ puff;” we know by the feeling of it! Into how pleas ant a mood it puts us! We find ourselves ready to say that our wise brother rivals the delicate tact of woman, who knows how to make the P. S. the best part of a letter ! It is to be hoped that his church will find out his merits, special and general, and increase his salary ! Doesn’t one who so well appre ciates what we write, deserve it? Ah : what a delightful sensation being puffed gives a body ! We are not surprised that men like it—unless when they owe the experience to some one who puffs every body (and a great many nobodies besides;) for then, we think, the very least measure of discernment ought to show them that the puffer is playing upon what he regards as their weakness, and make them despise it. The true puffer, like the slanderer, acts on the rule, “ Throw a great deal of dirt, and some will stick;” and when they get their deserts, will one fare any better than the other ? A party of American engineers are about surveying the Isthmus of Darien with a view to the construction of a sWP%canal, a project long mooted but as yet ne&jt practically en tered upon. jlplar Jtems. Mr. Peabody whose name is already fa mous for his munificent benefactions both in Europe and his native country, has added another claim upon the gratitude of his coun trymen as ap'pears by the following: He has designated R. C. Winthrop of Mass., and fif teen other gentlemen from different States as a board of trustees to whom he commits one million of dollars in trust, the income to be be used for the promotion and encouragement of intellectual, moral and industrial education of the young of more destitute circumstances in the South and South-western States. Be sides this income, he authorizes them to use 40 per cent, of the principal within two years. In addition to this he places in their hands Planter’s Bank bonds of Mississippi, amount ing, with interest, to SIOO,OOO, the proceeds to be added to and used for the purposes of this trust. A correspondent of the Mobile Advertiser and Register, writing from California, says: It is an interesting fact, that the Chinese, of all classes, are more generally educated than any class of men here, not excepting our own people. He also speaks in complimentary terms of their industry and thrift. This con troverts the prevalent idea in reference to this singular people. A new railroad enterprise, under the ap pellation of “ Union Gulf Trunk Railroad,” to extend from the Tennessee line, or from Deca tur to Pensacola, is beginning to attract con siderable attention. Pensacola, possessing the best harbor on the Gulf, would give to this completed road a commanding import ance. The Cental system is being introduced in trade by the leading Northern cities. It means simply/* by the hundred pounds” and will be found much more convenient in the measuremeijhof all articles that are sold by weight than the present irregular system. We hope to see its universal adoption. The Augusta people are uttering loud com plaints against the gas company. They say that the gas furnished is of the poorest quality, and yet the most exorbitant rates are charged for it. Gas companies are frequently accused of extortion. In Atlanta we can not complain of the quality, but |,.he price, $5 per thousand, seems higher than necessary for a fair profit. The N. O. Riot investigating committee have reported a pretty severe bill of indict ment against the loyalty of the citizens, and recommend the passage of a bill providing for a provisional government for the State. Such bill has already passed the House and the in dications are that it will become a law. The London Registrar-General says the change of temperature during the late “ cold snap” killed about 455 people in London. A Volcano in the Moon. —The astrono mical world is again perplexing itself about the moon. A volcano is said to be in active eruption there. The crater called Linne has been lately observed to be obscured, and it is said that the same darkness was observed on this spot in 1788. This has of course given rise to much speculation, and among other journals that are discussing the subject, the Loudon Spectator says : —“ The impres sion is that an eruption is going on, but if so, must not the moon have an atmosphere ? Could combustion take place without oxygen 1 Would the smoke—the carbonic acid gas— rise without some heavier gas, like atmos* pheric air, to rise in ?” The Charlotte (N. C.) Times looks with pain and dread to the results of the present year. In that, one of the most fruitful regions of the State, it is credibly informed there are numerous families who are now actually suffer ing for the want of bread. Nearly every one is more or less in debt. The Times appeals to the Legislature and to creditors for relief. St. Elmo. —The Mobile Tribune has been shown a letter from Carleton & Cos., New York, the publishers of Miss Evans’s last work, stating that their to the present time of that work amount to near fifty thousand copies. The Round Table, the head of “ liter ary America,” devotes several columns to its merits; and pronounces of the ablest works df the day. Another Ship Race.— The cable has in formed'us of a ship race between the two clippers Louisa Walsh and Charlotta White from Callao, Peru, around Cape Horn to Gibraltar. This voyage took 104 days, and the wonderful part of the performance was that during all this long period the two ves sels kept so close together that the Louisa Walsh, which won the race, was only twenty five minutes ahead of her competitor. In the race of the tea-ships last fall from China to New York, the winning vessel and her two competitors for eighty-four days kept in sight of each other; and during the yacht race the three yachts were at no time very far apart. Mobile Fire. The fire alluded to in another paragraph is thus described by the Advertiser and Regis ter of-Sunday morning: The fire raged with extraordinary vehe mence. At the hour at which we write it is impossible to give details. Suffice it to say that now—at a quarter before two o’clock— the whole square, bounded by Commerce, Dauphin, Water and St. Francis streets, is in flames, including some of the most valuable property and most extensive stocks of goods in the city. Among the houses already burned out, besides those above mentioned, are John H. Marshall & Cos., grocers, die.; J. E". Smith, grocers, &c.; M. S. Stetson & Cos., wholesale boot and shoe dealers ; George A. Arnold, hatter ; F. B. Clark & Cos., whole sale druggists ; M. Forcheimer & Cos., tobac conists; A. J. Mullany; Goods & Labuzan, cotton factors ; Whitfield & Billups, cotton factors; J. W. Olds, cotton factor; Elder & Eslava, hardware dealers; Knox & Dillon, shoemakers; M. D. Grinnell, tobacconist; Dane & Zepperninck, gunsmiths; Gelbe & Bro., gunsmiths; Jenness & Barmon, bar keepers; W. L. Truwit, crockery; and many others. Immense exertions were made by the fire men to save the fine four-story building occu pied by Elder & Eslava, but all in vain. The flames crossed Exchange Alley and commu nicated to the roof before one o’clock. The height of the roof was such that the engines were unable to play upon it. The walls of this building, in lallin;, completely crushed the adjoining store of Mr. Grinnell, leaving it a mere wreck before the flames had reached it. All hope of saving the square has been abandoned, and as we write, the fire has crosed both Commerce and Dauphine streets, and the engines are playing upon the building on the south side of Dauphine, between Com merce and Front. The streets are crowded with boxes, bales, crates, barrels and every variety of valuable merchandise. The glare of the flames, the fiery show of flakes and cinders, the crash of falling walls, the explosion of inflammable liquids, the hurry and excitement of intensely interested spectators —all cofrtbine to lend a strange, wild, and terrific interest to the spec tacle. Three o'clock. —The fire still rages, though less fiercely than an hour ago. In addition to the houses already mentioned, the clothing store of W. B. Seawell fc+Qo., on Water street, and the saddlery and harness estab lisnment of Benson, Sage & Cos., on St. Fran eis have been burned. The duster of build ings at the corner of Dauphin and Water, comprising James Conning & Cos., jewellers, Buck & Kendall, druggists, tro clothing stores and a hat store, is still standing; but it is scarcely possible that any- of them can be saved. The buildings at the corner of Water and St. Francis, comprising John Reid & Co’s dry goods establishment, rtft- drug store of I. C. Dußose & Cos., and the hardware store of J. B. Hazard & Cos., will probably be saved by means of fire-walls in their rear. We believe we have mentioned all, or near ly, the sufferers, except Johp Harilien, clothier; Newnan & Brother, clothiers; John Classen, hatter, and Mass, clothier. All these have been, or will inevitably be burned. The fire has several times crossed Water street, but has been extinguished before it had made any progress. The danger on the east ward of Commerce street, also, seems to be over. The fire is supposed to have been commu nicated from the sparks of the former fire to some hay, or other combustible matter, in the back yard of Jackson & Goode. This, however, is only" a suriijLie. which we have had no opportunity of verifying. Four o'clock. —The fire is still burning. The building at the Cannes of Water and Dau phin streets are now in times, as we had an ticipated an hour ago. jk The liabilities of the insurance companies are stated at $600,000. From Washington. Washington, Feb. 13. Senate. Mr. Pomeroy presented the petition of Arkansas loyalists, asking an amendment to the Elliott bill, to include Arkansas. Mr. Wade moved to take up Elliott’s House bill, and hoped ''that Senators would be brief in their arguments. Mr. Lane asked to proceed in the regular business. Mr. Wade said that If the bill was not acted oh immediately it could not become a law this session. y The Chair decided that the bill could be read once. The bill was read, and Mr. Hen dricks objecting to further proceedings, it was laid over. Mr. Wade read a dispatch from the Colo rado mass meeting requesting admission. House. —Proceedings generally unimpor tant. When Mr. Stevens’s bill came up he moved the previous question, which was negatived. Mr. Stevens proposed an amendment, which, on objection being nDtde, he withdrew, say ing that he had triejl vainly to satisfy the gentlemen around him, but it was well argued that the Supreme Cphrt might decide that the States were still States, and entitled to representation, whichiwould cause hazardous conflicts ; but if the bill passed the Supreme Court would have no government to organize. Congress would keeL in its own hands the political reorganization of the States by pass ing the bill. 1 Mr. Stevens agaiy moved the previous question, which was ifegatived. Mr. Bingham sphke in opposition, and took occasion to higHly eulogize Mr. Elliott’s bill. Mr. Blair mo\lid the previous question to refer the bill to iflk Judiciary Committee, which was spoke for half an de fended the Committee, abused Bingham, opposed Eliott’s bill because it mentioned somethiD>jto be done which looked like a finality, and leading to admission. This position was greeted with “ No, no !” Mr. Shelabarger explained that there was a special provision in Elliott’j bill requiring the assent of Congress to the proposed admission. Mr. Stevens seemed to regain his lost power. The main question was taken on Blair’s motion to refer to the Judiciary Committee. The Democrats generally voted with Blair, two majority against. Blair’s bill then passed— -109 to 55. Mr. Stevens, in ejulting over the final suc cess of his bill, asked the Speaker if it was in order for him to endorse the declaration of good Laertes, that “ Heaven still ruled, and there were Gods above.” Adjourned. [Mr. Stevens’s bill, as passed, reads, “ so called Confederate States,” instead of “ so called States.”] Jtau JnMlipufj. ** '' " 1 •' - yr ■■— Old winter linger with remarkable tenacity and is giving us some pretty severe examples of his frigid power. On Saturday last, the mercury fell 20° in a few hours, and on Sun day morning, was down as low as 12° above zero, very nearly as cold as any weather for the past^twenty years. A good fruit year is predicted by the wise ones in consequence of the protracted cold. We perceive in our city dailies the an nouncement of regular old fashioned lottery drawings to be held here under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity for the benefit of the “ Masonic Orphan’sllome.” We had suppos ed that the public denunciation of this system was so emphatic ttok it would not again be revived, and we ca ► but express our regret that it has been cor sidered expedient to re sort to so questions ble an agency to secure so laudable an ob}; it as providing homes for the orphans of the Masonic brotherhood. New Musical \Vorks —Notice in our ad vertising columns the announcement of anew Revival Hymn and Tune Book called “Zion’s Refreshing Showers.” Also, “ Baptist Chorals,” designed to pro mote congregationjl singing. These works have positive merits that commend them to popular favor. dfotnmmml. Index Office, Atlanta, Feb. 14,1867. There has been duriqg the past week a very satisfac tory trade, both in protisions and dry goods. The re ceipts of grain and baton have been unusually large ; but the demand has fully kept pace with the supply, so that prices have not materially changed. In general terms, we may quote corn by the car load at 1 35. Smaller lots,from store, 1 37@1 40. In Floor there has been a brisk trade, at prices rang ing from 13 50@18 00. Bacon has changed bands in large quantities, at firm rates. Shoulders cents; clear sides 16j£@l7 cents. Lard is in good supply at 15@18 cents, according to quantity and package. Cotton is a shade lower than last week. Receipts light, and sales on a basis of 20 for middling. Oats have declined a few cents, owing to increased supply. They may be quoted at 95c@l 00 per bushel. The grocery market is well stocked, and purchases can be effected at very reasonable rates. Exchange on Nsw York. —Buying at discount to par; selling at % premium. Gold. —Buying at 35 cents ; selling at 38 cents. Silver.— Buying at 28 cents; selling at 33 cents. Gold Bullion.— Buying at *1 20 $ pennyweight. Gold Dust.— Buying at 1 15 $ pennyweight. jflonttnts iroth sur gcttip. B. M. C.—New names entered and old ones re stored. Our gains upon the “ reduction” are in the future. We hope for a large increase of circu lation, and the indications are that we will re alize it E. A. S.—How stimulating is the receipt of .such a list of new subscribers at one time ! You have adopted the plan which we have often suggested; six months’ subscribers almost invariably renew when their time expires. S. M., Evergreen, Ala. —Obituary appears this week. Its length, and the matter on hand, caused its delay. Hope you will succeed in obtaining quite a number of new subscribers at your office. C. L. ■T., Pensacola —We have no Bibles or S. S. books for gratuitous distribution, and we can not inform you where to apply. Make up a large club for the Index. T. B. M. —The “ Rev” is expunged from your name, though we may have to prefix it in future. We hope so. L. B. W.—The name of J. H. W. entered and R. J. W. discontinued. J. M. C.—Glad that the paper is a necessity with you. You are correct; when the figures on the slip agree with the “ whole number" of the pa per the time paid for has expired; time to pay again has come. J. C. F., Foster' 8, Ala. —Your State is doing bet ter. Nearly all who make an effort for new sub scribers succeed; and, by a more general effort, a thousand names could be obtained in a month. We highly appreciate your kind words, and hope that your future efforts will succeed. J. S., Gave Spring.—Vie welcome you to our list. We understand why you have not sent us your name before this. Hope you will induce others to decide as you have —that they are “ able" to pay for a religious paper—and subscribe at once. T. J. 8., Madison. —The paper of N. G. F. has been included in the package to your office since the name was received. We address him an extra copy, however, of last week. E. W. W. —Let us have the article alluded to. W e fear that you have been quenching the writing spirit too long. New names entered. J. 0. H., Preston, Ga. —Accept profound thanks for the sl2 remittance. You but express the opinion of thousands of others in saying that “the Index, in my opinion, is far better now than it has been during the last twenty years, and I have determined to make constant efforts for,its exten sion. I believe it ought to have a free circulation throughout the Baptist denomination, especially in Georgia.” J. J. D. R., Talladega; J. F. W., Mobile; J. L. U., Cuthbert; Mrs. M. J. 8., Independence, Mo.; Mrs. W. T. H., Lexington; W. H. McL, Marion; L. W., S. and Mrs. A. M. C., Milledgeville; S. M. A., Louina, Ala.; M. B. H., Union Springs, Ala.; I. P., High Shoals, will allow us to tender many thanks for recent favors. Hope they will bring us under further obligations. gpuwal, MOSBY—HALL. —Married, on the 7th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Bibb county, Ga., by Rev. A. L. Moncrief, Mr. L. B. Mosby, of Taylor county, Ga., and Miss Martha A. Hall. BROWN—AUBRY.—Married, On the 10th of Jan., 1867, by Elder R. H. Jackson, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Robert Brown and Miss M. T. E. Aubry; all of Heard county, Ga. COAPLAND—AUBRY.—Married, on the 10th of Jan., 1567, by Elder R. H. Jackson, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. J. A. Coapland and Miss S. M. E. Aubry; all of Heard county, Ga. Preaching Appointments. On Saturday and Sunday, February 9th and 10th, County Line. On Monday, Feb. lltb, Mt. Zion. On Tuesday, Feb. 12th Milltown. On Wednesday, Feb. ISth, High Pine. On Thursday, Feb. 14th, Roanoke. On Friday, Feb. 15th, Fellowship. On Saturday, Feb. 16th, Bethel. On Sunday, Feb. 17th, Good Hope. On Monday night, Feb. 18th, Lafayette. On Tuesday, Feb. 19th, Rock Spring. On Wednesday, Feb. 20th, Antioch. On Thursday, Feb. 21st, Providence. On Friday night, Feb. 22d, Opelika. On Saturday and Sunday, February 23d and 24th, Farmville. On Tuesday, Feb. 26th, Mt. Pleasant. On Wednesday, Feb. 27th, Bethel. On Thursday night, Feb. 28th, Loachapoka. On Friday night, March Ist, Notusulga. On Saturday, March 2d, Salem. On Sunday, March 3d, Concord. On Monday, March 4th, Pleasant Hill. Brethren who notice these appointments will please circulate them. Pastors are requested to attend as far as convenient. F. H. MOSS. feb7-tf House-Furnishing Goods. g S. KENDRICK & CO., ' DEALERS IN Carpets, Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, Mats, Damask and Lace Curtains, Window Shades, Gilt Cornice, Bands, Cords, Tassels. Also, Wall Pa per, Paper Shades, Borders, Side Lights, he. Corner Whitehall and Hunter Streets, Up Stairs, over Chamberlain, Cole db Boynton. Orders solicited and promptly filled at as low prices as any nouse in the South. jan 31—3 - jyj~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. decl3-3m __ xp M. RICHARDSON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Stoves, Grates, Tin Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Key Stone Building, Whitehall Street. 600 Stoves now in Store- Orders Solicited. Atlanta, Oct. 8. Clothing. 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, Cassirneres, Vestings, and all kinds of GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, Will find in our house SOMETHING TO SUIT THEM OP 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 Watches, Clocks, &c. j ■gR LAWSHE, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SPECTACLES , JE tVELRY, &c., Watchmakers’ Tools and Material, WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Watches ang Jewelry repaired by competent work men, and warranted. foot 25—-3 m. ; New Advertisements. pHILD’S DELIGHT. CHILD’S DELIGHT. CHILD’S DELIGHT. CHILD’S DELIGHT. CHILD’S DELIGHT. CHILD’S DELIGHT. THE CHILD’S DELIGHT is the best Baptist Child’s Sunday School Paper published. Single copy 50 cents : for 12 or more, 25 cents each. S. BOYKIN, Macon, Ga. Send and obtain a specimen copy gratis. febl4-3t J> APTIST CHORALS, A Time and Hymn Book, designed to promote Congre gational singing: containing one hundred and sixty four tunes adapted to about four hundred choice hymns. Hymns selected by Rev. B. Manly, Jr., D.i). Music adapted by l)r. A. Brooks Everett. The hymns have been selected almost exclusively from those which are also to be found in the Baptist Psalm ody and the Psalmist. The tunes are those which have proved popular in use; they are not new and untried, therefore, but such as have been proved to be well adap ted to the use intended. Price $1 25, on receipt of which a copy will be sent to any address postpaid. Favorable terms to churches for introduction. Published by MASON BROTHERS, febl4-3t 596 Broadway, New York. Z~ ION’S REFRESHING SHOWERS.— Anew Revival Hymn and Tune Book containing nearly 300 hymns and tunes, principally used by Whit field, Wesley, Knapp, Nettleton, Finney, Earl, Ham mond, and other Evangelists, in their revival meetings. It is one of the best books ever published for such serv ices, as well as for Sunday Schools and Social Meetings. Price, paper covers, 30 cents; $3 25 per dozen; f25 per 100. Board covers, 35 cents; $4 per dozen; S3O per 100. Cloth Embossed Gilt, 50 cents; $5 per dozen ; S4O per 100. Mailed at the retail price. Compiled by Hor ace Waters, Author of “S. S. Bell,” Nos. 1 and 2, “Cho ral Harp,” “Day School Bell,” “Athenaeum Collection,” “Christian Melodist,” dc. Just issued by HORACE WATERS, No. 481 Broadway, N. Y. febl4-3t s. m. p. Church Music. QHURCH MUSIC—JUST PUBLISHED, THE NEW GASKET. 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 coNection of Sacred Melodies ever published. george o.Robinson, CHARLESTON, S. C. jan3l-6t-2332 Queensware, China, &c. •JJcBRIDE, DORSETT & 00., IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN QUEENSWARE, CHINA, GLASS, LAMPS, PLATED WARE, TABLE CUTLERY, dc. 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. decl3-3m Purchasing Agency. PURCHASING AGENCY. L. B. DAVIS, AGENT, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. HOW IX WORKS. CARRINGTON k CO.’S PURCHASING AGENCY. A young lawyer friend of ours, residing in this city, ordered through this Purchasing Agencv 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 from them.— Exchange Paper. jan3-4t Drugs and Medioines, &c, ATLANTA, 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 door to W. H. Brotherton, under the firm-name of Massey, Swanson k Cos. R. J. MASSEY. With our facilities for purchasing lor cash directly from importers aud manufacturers, we feel assured that we can make it to the interest of all persons, in want of any thing usually kept in a FIRST-CL ASS DRUG STORE, to patronize ns. Our stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Window Glass, Putty, Toilet and Fancy Articles, IS LARGE, FRESH AND P URE. Prescriptions compounded by a com petent Druggist. jan!7-2333 MASSEY, SWANSON & CO. J. T. JENKINS & CO., WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, CORNER PRYOR AND ALABAMA STREETS, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Novl-6m(2339) WINE & FOX, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, AND DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYE-STUFFS, Ac., &c. Corner Whitehall and Alabama Streets, Atlanta, Ga. Particular attention paid to filling Prescriptions. Dr. C. L. Rbdwinb, Amos Fox, late with Ed. Wilder cf: Cos., Louisville, Ky. oct 25—2346 NOTICE! NOTICE! Churches wanting pure wines for Sacramental purpo ses, will find a pure article at REDWINE k FOX’S, Wholesale and Retail Diuggists, Corner Whitehall and Alabama Streets, Atlanta, Ga. janlo-4t 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 H. 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. H. H. 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, Oxfotd, Ga. Hon. James W. Asbury, and Wm. Reid, Esq., Craw fordville. Messrs. J. Sibley k Sons, Augusta, Ga. Messrs. Horton & Walton, Augusta, Ga. Messrs. Pollard, Cox cfc Cos., Augusta, Ga. Messrs. V. Richards and Bros., Augusta, Ga. And any of our patrons of Union Point and vicinity. For particulars respecting tuition and board, apply to SMITH dk THORNTON, dec 20—4 t Union Point, Ga. QUPERIOR, INFERIOR AND COUNTY lO Court Ixecutlons and Subpoenas for tale at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. Commission Merchants. t. W. MITCHELL, JNO. W . SHALLCROBS. Late Mitchell <£ Armstrong. jno. m. cook, t. t. smith, Atlanta, Ga. SHALLCROSS & CO,, 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 k Wright, where he will be found to give prompt attention to th«r interests of the house, and to send forward orders fad Groceries and Western Produce. janßl-23{|l L. D. C. WOOD. JAS. H. LOW. J. H. LUDWIGKSK. LOW & LUDWIGSEN,- (Formerly Wood & Low—Established in 1846,)' Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants, No. 190 Common Street, N W ORLEANS , LA. Personal attention given to the sale of Cotton andtha purchase of all kinds of Produce. 1 jan 24—2874 Wanted. WANTED FOR THE Life and Campaigns of GENERAL ( STONEWALL) JACKSON , By Prof. R. L. Dabney, D.D., of Virginia. The Standard Biography of the Immortal Hero. The only edition authorized by his widow, and published for her pecuniary benefit. The author a personal friend and Chief of Staff of the Christian Soldier. We want an Agent in every county. Send for circulars and see our terms, and what the Press says of the work. Address NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO., jan 24-2328 Box 342 Atlanta, Ga. WANTED! 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, 1 janl7-4w* Bennettsville, 3. 0. gCHOOL 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. Professional. JQROPSY, DROPSY, DROPSY, CAN BE CURED. The undersigned having returned to Atlanta, takes this method of informing the public that he 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 cures in the most desperate cases, and give reference to a Dumber of emi nent physicians who have witnessed his success. He can be consulted personally or by letter at the Drug Store of Massey, Swanson h Cos., Roark’s Corner, Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga. T. H. DOZIER, M.D. Jan 10—12 t JOHN R. HART, (Late Col. of the 6th Georgia Cavalry,) ATTORNEY AT LAW, McDonough, henry county, ga., Will Practice in all the Courts of Flint Circuit, Special Attention to Collection of Debts. Refers by permission, to Augustus Reese, Judge Oc mulgee Circuit; Hon. Joshua Hill, Madison; isham Fannin, Madison; Cox & Hill, Atlanta; Dr. J. E. God frey, Atlanta. [dec o~6m Female Schools. 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 be afforded. Weekly lectures on the Sciences, Arts, An cient and Modern History, and kindred subjects will be given for tho benefit of The school will be fur nished with apparatus anmaiwry. Each pupil will be required to’attend Sabbath school. Instruction in French ii desired. Charges invariably in ad vanoe. For first session 1150; for second session, SIOO, in specie, or its equivalent in currency. Pupils must furnish their own bed linen, towels and Pghts. The locality of the place is healthy, and situated only a mile from Mayfield Depot. For par ticulars, address REV. J. W. ELLINGTON, Prin’pal. References, Faculty Mercer University; Hon. A. H. Stephens, Crawfordv'ille; W. J. Nothern and Dr. C. P. Beeman, Mt. Zion, Georgia. Mayfield, Warren County, Georgia. [nov 22—ly. jyjONROE FEMALE COLLEGE, FORSYTH, -"G A: Next session will open 15th January, 1867. board op instruction: REV. S. G. HILLYER, I MRS. J. F. DAGG. REV. J. F. DAGG, | MRS. BRANTLEY, PROF. R. T. ASBURY, | MISS S. J. HILLYER. Location healthy, instruction thourough, discipline parental, and charges reasonable. For further particulars, address Prof. R. T. ASBURY Novis-2357 Secretary of Faculty. Male Schools. 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 and Ancient Languages 25 00 Dec 20-12 t UNIVERSITY, PEN FIELD, GEORGIA. ' REV. HENRY H. TUCKER, D.D., President and Professor of Systematic Theology, and Mental and Moral Philosophy. - Shelton P. Sanford, A.M., Pt'ofessor of Mathematics, Civil Engineering and Astronomy. Joseph E. Wii.let, 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 Modem Languages. Wm. L. M. Habhis, A.M. M.D., Principal of Academical Department. Applicants tor admission to the Freshman class must undergo a satisfactory examination in Arithmetic, Geog raphy, English, Latin and Greek Grammars, Caesar's Commentaries, four Virgil’s jEncid, 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, butyel qual lfiea 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 not sufficiently advanced for this purpose will be put in the Academy. The price of Tuition for the Fall Term is $25, and for the Spring Term SBS, payable in advance. The next Spring Term will begin on the 28d 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 receive tuition gratis. Further information may be had by ad dressing the President, or J. E. WILLET. . Dec 6—6 t Secretary of the Faculty. QLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL, JONESBORO, GEORGIA. The SpriDg Term will open on the second Monday in January, 1867. 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 State. Two hundred dollars will pay for board and tuition for a yeur. Board must be paid monthly in advance, and tuition at thebe ginning of each term. Circulars sent on application to A. D. CANDLER, A.M., 1 Pr , 0.0. LOONEY. f Principal* dec 6—6 t » 31 i