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to have heard either one indulge in “ intellec tualities,” strictly so called. They were con tent to present gospel truth in a plain, prac tical way, and this they did when there were strong inducements (sometimes) to change the current of their discourse. What I have said of these men may, I think, be said of our Baptist Fathers in the Virginia pulpit. If we shall have, under new influences, a dif ferent style of preaching, aiming more at notoriety than usefulness, the change will not be for the better. But to the tastes of the day, the useful is every where giving place— not to the beautiful, but to the gaudy; and this is, possibly, what the churches mean by intellectual preaching. Whether intellectual or anti-intellectual, let any one judge who is not infected by the prevailing mania. You anticipated me in regard to Dr. Har ris. I had marked the correction of the foul slander against him for reference. It is a for tunate thing that justice has been done him, though so tardy. We can read his delightful and thorough works with the more pleasure, now that we know that he lived as he preached and wrote. We look forward to his forth coming biography with much interest. I saw our brother, Rev. Joseph Walker, a few days ago. He is doing a good work in Charlotte. He is an excellent preacher ; and although “ ratherish ” ultra in some of his views for me, I can not help loving him very much. The Domestic Mission Board have done well in contributing to his support. Would that there were such faithful heralds all through Virginia and the South! Yours truly, Alexander H. Sand*. Richmond, Feb., 1867. East Tennessee. Dear Brother Toon: —I promised to say something of Baptist progress since the war in East Tennessee. The churches in general have enjoyed revivals, and have received many additions in the last two years. In numbers they have gone ahead of any other denomina tion in this portion of the State. Others have been divided and wrangling about politics. The Methodists have been “running both schedules.” They have their Northern and Southern Conferences in operation in the same territory, embracing the same societies, houses, etc., with a membership divided. This has caused alienation, strife ant) general hatred. Instead of “ loving one another,” as the Sa viour commands, the opposite is true. Os course this has greatly retarded their progress in religion, i. e., unless politics be their reli gion. The same has been, to some extent, true of the Presbyterians, but now, I believe, they have agreed in the main upon the Northern basis, and wrangling has measurably ceased. Meantime, the Baptists having no central head or consolidated government, no law making power, and being only the executive of the kingdom, have had nothing to do but to work for the Master and win souls to Christ. True, in a few instances, among the less in formed, churches and associations were for getful of their real position, and for the time being gave way to prejudice in matters not belonging to the servants of Christ; but on due reflection, in every instance, so far as I know, these recanted. To say the least, the Baptists as a denomination, have taken, less part in politics, and are more united as a peo ple than any and all others. This accounts for their gaining more members than others. Again, the world, as well as believers, are be ginning to see the difference between the gov ernment of a church by the laws of Jesus Christ and those established by the “ wisdom and long experience of good and great men.” Not only have the Baptists gained more members than others latterly, but their views and doctrines have forced themselves upon those “ who are not of us,” in such a degree as to cause a general disquiet on the subject of baptism, etc. Many who were reared and educated by Pedobaptists can not be- recon ciled when they embrace Christ with any thing short of Bible baptism. If they can not be immersed in their own churches, they frequently comply with consistency and come to us. Our ministry have improved very much in the last few years. The churches are begin ning to see, what they should have long since known, that education is an advantage in teaching the Scriptures. Hence we have a more intelligent ministry than we had ten years ago. There are several young-brethren just starting in the great work. These are, for the most part, our best minds. They either have a very fair education or are in school to procure it. I am acquainted with three or four of these who are desirous ot at tending a theological school, but are too poor. Their churches are not able to send them. Would that they had such an opportunity ! They would become bright lights in the de nomination. More anon. An East Tennessee Baptist. February 28, 1867. Forsyth Female College. The following is an extract taken from a letter of Dr. Hillyer, inserted by request: The work is now, I think, pretty well ac complished. I find myself supported by two of the most faithful and efficient teachers I ever knew —brethren J. F. Dagg and R. T. Asbury. The Ornamental Department is well provided for under Mrs. Dagg ancf able assistants. We are aiming to adopt a system of rational education, founded upon the order of nature in the development of the mind. We ask only a fair and impartial trial. We can not command success, but we are deter mined to deserve it. The spring term is rap idly advancing. Whoever may intend to send to us are earnestly requested to do so at once. Great loss to pupils and inconvenience to teachers result from delay. Wishing you abundant success, I am Yours fraternally, S. G. Hillyer. To Subscribers to Domestic Missions. Dear Brethren :—Those of you whose sub scriptions are unpaid will please forward the money to me at this place without delay. You are aware that these pledges fell due January Ist, and that the wants of the Board are pressing. I know it will cause a sacrifice on your part in these times of financial de pression to meet these obligations, but you will agree with me that they, above all others, should be promptly attended to. Having ac cepted the call of this church to labor as its pastor, it is important that all business con nected with my agency for the Board should be closed as soon as possible. This can not be done while your pledges remain unpaid, As it is incumbent on me to collect them, small amounts can be sent by mail and larger ones by express, the charges to be paid here. Be sure to direct to Eufaula instead of Ma con, as heretofore. Praying that the good Lord may prosper you, and follow with His blessing the contributions you have made to His cause, lam Yours fraternally, M. B. Wharton. Eufaula , Ala., March 5,1867. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOOTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: ATLANTA. GA., THO RSDAT, MARCH 7, 1867. publisher's Column. Expiration.— With the last issue (2330) several subscriptions to our paper terminated. Will not our patrons give a moment’s atten tion to the weekly reminders which we fur nish them, at considerable cost, and renew be fore, or at least, by the time there is an agree ment of the figures on the slip, with subscri bers’ name, and those after “ W hole Number.” Look ! Look at the figures and act at once. Advance System.— The Baltimore Episco pal Methodist, in urging its patrons to act promptly in their renewals, says: “ That to place the fortunes of this paper beyond the reach of any conceivable contingency, we must adhere strictly to the cash principle.” “ Our Paper.” —Some people are disposed to think that the publisher of a religious pa per is the only one interested in its circulation. That he must make it, and he and a few preachers, deacons and old women must read it. What a sad mistake. A religious paper is especially published for those who are call ed-- Christians, wherever they are found, and by whatever name they m;iy be called. Evert Baptist in Georgia and Alabama is as deep ly interested in the success and widespread usefulness of the Index and Baptist as is the publisher. There is no individual responsi bility and obligation in such enterprises. Ob ligation rests upon all who entertain views upon common piinciples. Religious litera ture is, with us, Baptist literature, and no Christian Baptist can plead exemption of du ty to extend its circulation to the extent of his or her ability and influence. “ Working its Way.” —A voluntary agent at Madison, Ga., brother T. J. Burney, remit ting for anew subscriber—a service which he has frequently performed before—expresses himself thus : “Your (“our,” we would say) paper is gradually working its way to the favor and patronage of our brethren. If you can support the burden a little longer, relief will surely come.” The burden would be greatly lightened if all our subscribers and readers would do as much as brother Burney has done. Will not more of them try? JPomente with ©ur JWip. .. W. N. R., Eufaula. —Received too late for last paper. Expressions of esteem duly appreciated. Suppose you give your good wishes the ,f poetry of motion.” Active “ wishes ” give success. We like both. W. H. N., Perry. —Second change made; all right. P. M., Eufaula. —Back numbers sent to Mrs. W. Will go regularly in future. T. G., Starlcville. —Paper continued to Mrs. M. H. G. T. E. L., Dawson. —Doing a noble work for us. You can not fail to reap bountifully. The Lord prosper you. W. N. C. —Always expect something good from you, and never disappointed. We know that you will continue your efforts without abatement. 11. A. W., Long Branch. —Name of W. H. P. entered, and sending paper to 4£ A. & G. R. R. Can you not increase our list in that section of the State ? C. M. H., Rome. —Credited 15 months in ad vance. A Five dollar bill occupies no more space in a letter than a one dollar bill, but fills a much larger space in our payments. Thanks for your V. F. H. I.—Dr. L. credited. Would like to fill space for you every week. “Be not weary in well doing.” S. G. H. —Too late for issue of this week ; will appear next. Due attention will be given to your request. For all to do their “ best for the paper ” in each locality, is what is needed for every inter est concerned. J. H. F., Danburg. —Prompt and full renewals the way to show appreciation. Would that all subscribers could be induced to act as promptly. Watch the figures and respond in time. J. L. W., Peach Creek, Miss. —Full credit given to each name. The investment is a good one. Hope you will soon realize your desires, and that our list will be greatly enlarged at your office. A. C., Elberton. —See article in this issue. Name of G. M. C. was duly entered, and paper regularly mailed to his address with others. His $5 paid for 20 months. D. H. M., Calhoun. —By way of remembrance, can’t you send at least one new subscriber with each marriage notice? Hope the promises made to you will soon be redeemed. One thousand new names to our list would enable us to pay our way and aid you in building your house of worship. F. M. D.—Former favors received. Hope to see you soon. B. B. A.—Two letters to hand ; names entered. Overlooked the name of bro. C. Early action is the thing. G. M. M., Americas. —Fifty numbers for $4. Will send you the numbers, which you will please make useful. W. S. M., Crawfordsville, Miss. —Name of Mrs. H. entered with full credit; though we paid ex press tariff, 50 cts ; pretty heavy tariff on so small an amount. M. P. L.—Favor of 26th ult. with remittance. Glad you did; we make no discriminations. Spe cial terms apply to all. We know and love Elder B. Have written him and mailed him the paper. Mrs. W. G., “ WildwoodFla. —Cut off, as you are, the paper will certainly be a great comfort to you. I. P., Mobile. —Your $8 money order the first we have seen. Adopted the right plan to “ keep on best terms with the dear old Index ” as you are pleased to call it. Delay atoned for, but try try again. B. W., Allensville , Ky. —Glad to enter the name of Mrs. M. E. W. Ah ! alive ; but not like “ Robin,” “ alive like to be” long. Number 10 sent. Go on “ a raid ” among your “ gang,” and send us ten or more names with “spoils.” Let prayers and efforts go together. J. J. P., Avgusta. —Affords us pleasure to have prompt renewals. Your compliment appreciated. E. A. S.—Here you are again. You know how to make a publisher glad. Active, voluntary agents are the kind. Continue the “ prescription.” It’s what we like—a “ specific.” Cur terms pub lished are our terms private. We work openly with our “ sign out.” D. W. K. P.—Glad to know that you are mov ing in the right direction. Will you not “ keep the ball in motion ?” J. J. D., Midville. —New name and new office. Inviting field to do good. Please call upon others to unite with you. P. W., Auburn. —$2 50 paid to 2347. Will make up for lost numbers. E. M., Avgusta. —Mrs. J. renewed again; we thank you. Will write you soon, D. G. D.—Credit entered to Mrs. M. To do all you can, as early as you can, is all we can ask. The new Congress organized on the 4th by electing Colfax Speaker of the House. There are sixteen States unrepresented. JUimflta and (Jhurth^. The post-office address of Rev. J esse M. Davis is changed from Bainbridge to Blakely, Georgia. Cheering News from Brother Van Hoose. From his letter of March sth, Eufaula, we extract the following : “ The prospects in my field of labor are brightening. Up to a month ago every thing was gloomy and cheerless. Thanks be to our Heavenly Father for the encouraging change. I had an excellent meeting Saturday and Sab bath last, some 14 miles west of this city. One professed faith in Christ, four joined by letter and one by experience. I expect to baptize a number of persons on iny next visit to that place. About 25 persons came forward for prayer on Sunday night. It was a small school house. We had to have service out of doors all the time ; the house would not accommodate more than half the congrega tion. I expect to organize a church at or near there soon.” and HMeuis. Thb London Quarterly Review. Republication by the Leonard Scott Publishing Company, New York. Terms, $4 a year. Contents for January, 1867: 1, Charles Lamb and some of his Companions; 2, The Cholera Conference ; 3, Books of Fiction for Children; 4, Crime in the State of New York; 5, The Week’s Republic in Palermo, 1866; 6, Game and Game Laws; 7, Ultra- Ritualism; 8, Yankee Humor; 9, English Democracy and Irish Fenianism. This is a number of more than usual inter est, and we shall have occasion to refer to it again. Tns Richmond Eclectic. (See Advertisement.) Contents for March : 1, Athens and Pen tilicus; 2, The Carbonari ; 3, Lessons and Pic tures, especially for young men, from the Book of Proverbs; 4, March; 5, Rev. W. Morley Punshon, M. A.; 6, Sensation Nov elists : Miss Braddon ; 7, Sketches of the Eng lish Bench and Bar; 8, Omar and the Per sian ; 9, Book Collectors ; 10, Empty London ; 11, The Dearth of New Poets; 12, France and the Emperor; 13, Science and Art; 14, Miscellanies from Foreign Magazines. The Riverside Magazine for Young People. Hurd & Houghton, New York. Terms, $2 50 a year, in advance. This publication grows on our favor, with each successive month. The number for March contains, with many “ illustrations ” Mining in the Snow; Cherries of Hamburg; Good and Bad Apples; Charley Balch’s Met amorphosis ; The Famous Battle of Bumble- Bug and Bumble-Bee; Stories from Shak speare —The Tempest; Among the Trees; Out of Nothing; Philip, the Greenland Hunt er ; The Words with which we Speak ; Frank Gordon; Ainslee; Books for Young People ; Puzzles and Pigs. The Christian Repository and Family Visitor: A Southern Religious and Literary Monthly. Conduct ed by S. H. Ford. Memphis, Tenn. The February number, which has been un avoidably delayed, contains the usual variety. The principle articles are : Constantine, the Great; The Faith of the Dying Thief; The Eternity of Kindness; Nursery Instructions ; La Gloria et Excelsis ; Chickamauga ; Letter to the Little Folks ; Biblical Criticism; Ly ing to the Holy Ghost; Instrumental Music in Churches. Madison Avenue Lectures. 12 mo. pp. 453. Philadel phia: American Baptist Publication Society. Price $1 50. The Church’s Standard of Doctrine and Duty, by Alvah Hovey, D.D.; Obligation of the Church in Regard to the Holy Scriptures, by Henry C. Fish, D.D.; Spiritual Constitu tion of the Church, by Rev. C. B. Crane ; Baptism, by Prof. G. D. B. Pepper; Bap tism —Symbolism of, by Rev. Geo. D. Board man, D.D.; Baptism—Qualifications for, by Rev. Honry E. Robins ; Baptism—Evils of Infant, by A. N. Arnold, D.D.; The Com munion, by Henry G. Weston, D.D.; The Communion—Symbolism of, by Prof. Lem uel Moss; The Communion—Qualifications for, by J. W. Sarles, D.D.; The Commun ions—Relations, of Baptism and, by T. D. Anderson, D.D.; Church Polity, by George W. Samson, D.D.; Church Worship, by Sam’l L. Caldwell, D.D.; Church History, by Rev. R. J. W. Buckland ; Rise of Secta rianism, by Wm. Hague, D.D.; Mission of the Baptists, by J. B. Jeter, D.D.; The Church and the Bible, by E. G. Robinson, D.D.; The Church and the State, by W. R. Williams, D.D. Southern Cultivator for March is before us, with its pages full of valuable reading matter. We again commend the Cultivator to the attention of our readers, and would urge many of them to avail themselves of its rich variety by an early subscription. W. N. White, Athens, Ga. For $5 50 we will send the Index and Cultivator for one year. American Agriculturist for the Farm, Garden and Household. Monthly. Orange Judd & Cos., Publish ers, New York. Price $1 50. The March number is fully worth the sub scription price for the year. Every farmer should seek and read such works. jocular Jtcms. The citizens of Boston had subscribed, up to March Ist, $16,000 for the destitute of the South. J. B. D. Deßow, the celebrated statistician, and proprietor of the Review bearing his name, died a few days ago in Elizabeth, N. J. tie was 47 years of age. Petroleum has been discovered in Texas. This article, that has made fabulous fortunes for many, is now becoming so common and so cheap that in many places it does not pay for pumping. There were only 10 Senators and 44 mem bers in the House that voted against the pas sage of the Sherman Military Bill over the President’s veto. Just now there are sold in Paris and else where small packets of cards purporting to be tickets for Heaven, “ billets d'entree pour le del." They are published by authority— to wit, by C. Lataille, Editeur Pontificale, Rue Garanciere, Paris, and consist of sixteen embossed cards, on each side of which is an engraving depicting the particular mode of reaching Heaven for which that ticket is good. Our Political Status. Asa matter of vital interest to us all, we give below a correct copy of the Sherman Military Bill as it passed both Houses, over the President’s veto, and which is now the law of the land : Whereas, No legal State Governments or adequate protection for life or property now exist in the rebel States of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississip pi, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, and Arkansas: And whereas, it is necessary that peace and good order should be enforced in said States, and loyaLand Republican State Governments be legally established; there fore, Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Amer ica, in Congress assembled, That said rebel States shall be divided into military districts, and made subject to the military authority of the United States, as hereinafter prescribed ; and for that purpose, Virginia shall constitute the first district; North Carolina and South Carolina the second district; Georgia, Ala bama and Florida the third district; Missis sippi and Arkansas the fourth district; and Louisiana and Texas the fifth district. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the President to assign to the command of each of the said districts an officer of the regular army, not below the rank of brigadier-general, and to detail a suf ficient military force to enable such officer to perform his duties and enforce his authority within the district to which he is assigned. Sec. 3. And be it*further enacted, That it shall be the duty of each officer assigned as aforesaid to protect all persons in their rights of person and property ; to suppress insurrec tion, disorder and violence, and to punish or cause to be punished all disturbers of the pub lic peace, and criminals ; and to this end he may allow local civil tribunals to take juris diction of and try offenders ; or, when, in his judgment, it may b‘4 necessary for the trial of offenders, he shall have power to organize militar'y commissions or tribunals for that purpose, and all interference under color of State authority with the exercise of military authority under this act shall be null and void. Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That all persons put under military arrest by virtue of this act shall beGried without unnecessary delay,and no cruel or unusual punishment shall be inflicted; and no sentence of any military commission or tribunal hereby authorized, af fecting the life or liberty of any person shall be executed until ft is approved by the officer in command of the district; and the laws and regulations for the government of the army shall not be affected by this act, except in so far as they conflict with its provisions ; pro vided, that no sentence of death under the provisions of this Act shall be carried into ef fect without the ftproval of the President of the United State* Sec. 5. And K it further enacted, That when the peoplAof any one of said rebel Slates shall have•med a Constitutional Gov ernment, in confSnity with the Constitution of the United Stftes, in all respects framed by a convention V delegates elected by the male citizens of Mid State, twenty-one years old and upwardsf of whatever race, color or condition, who U*ve been residents of said State for one year previous to the day of such election except such as may be disfran chised for partisP at i° n > n rebellion or for felony at commofl law, and when such Consti tution shall provfle that the elective franchise shall be enjoyecfcby all such persons as have the qualificationjberein stated for election of delegates and such Constitution shall be adopted by of the persons voting on the who are quali fied and when such Tie.-n t<> (’ongress and approval, and Congress approved the same, and when said a vote of its Legislature, elected under Constitution, shall have adopted the amendment to the Constitution of the United Statls proposed by the Thirty ninth Congress, and known as article 14; and when said article shall have become a part of the Constitution of the United States, said State shall be declared entitled to representa tion in Congress, and Senators and Represen tatives shall be admitted therefrom on their tak ing the oath prescribed by law; and thereafter the preceding sections of this act shall be in operative in said State ; provided that no per son excluded from the privilege of holding office by the said .proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States shall be eligible to eleetioji as a member of a conven tion to frame a constitution for any said rebel States, nor shall any such persons vote for a member of said contention. Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That un til the"people of said rebel States shall be by law admitted to representation in the Congress of the United States, any civil Government which may exist therein shall be deemed pro visional only, and in all respects subject to the paramount authority of the United States atany timeto abolish,modify,control,or super sede the same, and in all elections to any office under such Provisional Government all per sons shall be entitled to vote, and none other, who are entitled to vote under the provisions of the fifth section of this act, and no person shall be eligible to any office under such Pro visional Government who would be disquali fied from holding office under the provisions of the third article of said constitutional amend ment. SELECTED TELEGRAMS. WASHINGTON MATTERS. Washington, March s.—Congress will push the impeachment investigations. The Alexandria negroes claim the right to vote to-day in the municipal election, under the Sherman bill. The Chronicle, of this city, urges them to vote, and threatens those who by violence or mistaken apprehension of the law attempt to prevent them. The Election Commissioners sent delegates here to confer with the authorities. Washington, March 6. —The Sherman and tenure of office bills were officially published by the State Department to day. Mr. Seward publishes a letter proposing a peace Congress to the belligerent South Amer ican republics, to be held here the Ist of April, with an armistice until the termination of the conference. Alexandria, Va., March s. —The negro vote was taken separately. The election will be contested, provided the white Republican vote, added to the black poll, makes a plu rality. Nashville, Tenn., March 6. —Gov. Brown low has issued an order to organize a volun teer force to serve three years under his com mand, to act as a military police, to preserve peace and protect the people. A CHARLESTON STEAMER BURNED. New York, March 6. —Arrived the steam er Saragossa, from Charleston. The Charles ton steamer Andalusia from New York to Charleston, was burned off Hatteras. Ed ward North, purser, Jas. M. Mullin, engi neer, Jacob Lockman, pilot, four others, and four passengers are missing. The remaining have been brought here by the Manhattan. NEW YORK MARKET. New York, March 6.—Cotton closed dull and declining at 31 cents. Flour closed steady. Southern unchanged. Wheat quiet and easier. Corn dull and un changed. Beef steady and firm at 22 to 31. Lard closed dull. Whisky quiet and steady. NEW YORK MONEY MARKET. New York, Manfi 6.—Gold 35J. Sterling Exchange 8; sight S;> Jntdliflgnq. The Mendenhall Loom. —This loom, a de scription of which is given in our advertising columns, stands unrivalled as a labor-saving machine. It is, beyond doubt, one of the most useful applications of machinery ever devised. There is no humbug about it. It is simple in construction, and accomplishes just what it proposes to do. A child can understand it, and a child can work it. We have seen it in operation almost daily for the past few weeks, and know whereof we speak. We have seen a dozen different kinds of cloth —from a deli eate muslin to a heavy duck, or a soft, thick plush—all produced on this loom on the same warp. We regard the introduction of this loom as very opportune, as it will aid in filling the void occasioned by the loss of much of our laboring force. Our churches last Sunday were well filled, and the Sabbath schools thronged with inter esting boys and girls, many of whom have been just gathered in to the happy fold by other little children who were striving to see who would secure the largest number. We heard of one little girl who, by her individual exertion, brought in forty children. She re ceived a handsome premium therefor. This field for usefulness is open to all. Our community has been considerably ex ercised during the past few days upon the question of the duty of Georgians in the pend ing crisis. We regret to see so much excite ment and ill-timed discussion upon issues that have passed beyond our control. Modera tion and patience, and a quiet submission to the powers that be, will certainly extricate us from real or fancied evils much sooner than angry recrimination or rash counsel. A violent storm prevailed in this vicinity for several hours last night, accompanied by vivid and frequent lightning. This morning the earth is thoroughly washed, the air pure and invigorating, and the early spring flowers are dazzling in their renewed beauty and brightness. Sheldon & Connor have the Baptist Psalmody of various styles and sizes. They are the Southern Publishers of the work. We refer those of our readers who have business in Louisville, Ivy., to the card of Mitchell, Shallcross & Cos., to be found in our advertising columns. Index Office, Atlanta, March 7,1867. Trade during the week past has aggregated much less than the week previous. The bulk of business has been the filling of orders for grain and plantation supplies. The corn market receded a few cents last week, but has fully recovered, and was selling yesterday at 132 -3 for prime white. A further advance will probably occur, owing to the destruction of a bridge on the Nashville railroad. The stock of bacon is pretty good, and sales have been made at a slightly reduced figure, but this article will also be effected by the cause above alluded to. Clear sides are quoted at 15 to 15)4- Shoulders 13@14. Oats are dull at 85@90. Lard—Supply good at 15@17. Salt—Virginia, 2 62@2 75. Liverpool 3 25. Potatoes abundant at 5 50@8 per barrel. Flour is unchanged—from 11)4 to 18 per barrel, ac cording to quality. Buying Selling. Exchange on New York, .par % prem. Gold .’,...1.35 1.38 Silver 1.30 . 1.35 Bullion 1.20 1.25 Gold Dust 1.15 1.20 gpteneal. HOLTZCLAW—GREENE.—Married, on the evening of the 21st ult., by the Rev. S. C. Hearn, Maj. J. G. Holtzclaw, of Alabama, and Miss Sallie A. Greene, of Troup county, Ga. CHIVERS —MOSELY.—Married, on the evening of the 18th ult., by Rev. S. C. Hearn, Mr. Joel M. Chivers, of Troup county, Ga., and Miss Carrie M. Mosely, of Chambers county, Ala. LaGrange Reporter please copy. jSjimat lldtflious District Meetings of the Enfaula Baptist Association. The First District, composed of Clayton, Bethel, Bethlehem, Centre Ridge, Friendship, Mt. Moriah, Mt. Olive, Mt. Zion, Barbour county, Mt. Zion, Bullock county, Perote, Pleasant Grove, Union and Sardis Churches, will hold a meeting at Perote, Bullock coun ty, commencing at eleven o’clock on Friday before the Fifth Sabbath in March. The Second District, composed of Eufaula, Bear Creek, Clopton, Cowikee, Elam, Enon, Glennville, An tioch, Midway, Pine Grove, Pleasant Hill, Ramah, Sa lem, Mt. Pleasant and Mt, Ariel Churches, will hold a meeting at Eufaula, commencing at eleven o’clock on Friday before the Fifth Sabbath in June. Each church will send as many messengers as they do to the Asso ciation, and it is earnestly urged upon brethren to attend. By order of the Executive Committee of the Associa tion. Jas. Stratton Pacllin, Secretary. Clayton, Feb. 28, 1867. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Atlanta. First Baptist Church, Walton Street.—Rev. H. C. Hornady, Pastor. Lord’s Day services, 10)4 a.m., and 7)4 p.m. Weekly Meetings, Wednesday and Friday evenings, at 7)4 o’clock. Sunday School at 8)4 a.m. —A. K. Seago, Sup’t. Second Baptist Church, Washington Street, —Rev. W. T. Brantly, D.D., Pastor. Preaching, Lord’s Day, 10)4 a.m., and 7)4 p.m. Weekly Meeting on Wednesday at p.m. Sunday School at 8)4 a.m. —J. J. Toon, Sup’t. BOARDS-S. B. C. Domestic and Indian Missions. Rev. M. T. Sumner, Cor. Sec., Marion, Ala. Rev. M. B. Wharton, General Agent, Macon, Ga. Foreign Missions, Richmond, Va. Rev. J. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec., Richmond, Va. Rev. T. B. Cooper, Agent, Ogechee, Ga. Sunday School Board. Rev. C. C. Bitting, Cor. Sec., Greenville, S. C. Preaching' Appointments. Rev. James Barrow will preach (D. V.) at the follow ing churches during the month of March: Vellow Dirt, Heard co., 9th and 10th; Bethel, Heard co., 11th; Corinth,[Troup county, 12th; Union, Meri wether county, 13th; Bethel, Meriwether county, 14th; Friendship, Meriwether county, 15th ; Greenville, 17th ; Macedonia, 19th; Valiev Grove, 20th; Shiloh, Harris county, 21st; County Line, 22d; Talbotton, 24th; Mt, Zion, Talbot county, 25th ; Horeb, 26th; Antioch, 27th; Elim, Crawford county, 28th. F. H. Moss, Missionary to Tuskegeeand Liberty Asso ciations, will preach on Friday March Bth, 1867, at An tioch, Chambers county, Ala.; Saturday and Sunday, March 9th and 10th, at County Line; Monday 11th, Mill Town; Tuesday 12th, Mt. Zion; Wednesday 13th, Le banon ; Thursday 14th, Eagle Creek; Friday 15th, Talla poosa; Saturday 16th, Union ; Sunday 17th, Dadeville; Tuesday 19th,Beulah; Wednesday 20th, PleusantGrove; Thursday 21st, Bethel; Saturday and Sunday 23d and 24th, Farmville ; Monday night at Auburn ; Tuesday 26th, Chewacla ; Wednesday 27th, Elam; Saturday and Sunday 30th and 31st, Pleasant Spring. It is hoped that the churches will give good attendance, and thereby give encouragement to the missionary to visit them again. He would be pleased to meet pastors at these appointments. feb2l-tf QLERGYMEN ARE FURNISHED WITH THIS ILLUSTRATED PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL. Devoted to Ethnology, Physiology, Phrenology, Phy siognomy, Psychology, etc.—at club rates. |l 60 a vear—single No.’s 20 cts. To others, $2 a year. Pre miums, of Melodeons, Pianos, Sewing Machines and Books are given by S. R. WELLS, Publisher, feb2l-4t c& s 389 Broadway, N. Y. New Advertisements. DR. H. SELLS, ANDREW DUNN, B. P. GLENN, , President. Secretary. Treasurer. Q. LOOM AND MANE FA G T U R IN G COMPANY. Manufacturers and Planters, look to your interests, and don’t fail to call at Bell-Johnson Building, next door to the Post-office, and see in operation MENDENHALL’S IMPROVED SELF-ACTING HAND AND POWER LOOM! Easier Understood, Easier to Operate, and more relia ble. Possesses superior advantages over other Hand Looms, is more simple and durable. PLANTERS CAN BE INDEPENDENT By Weaving all their Goods for Home Wear on the MENDENHALL IMPRO VED HAND LOOM. FROM 15 TO 30 YARDS CAN BE WOVEN ON THIS LOOM IN ONE DAY. It weaves as fast as any Factory Loom ! HALF THE COST OF THE CLOTHING OF A FAMILY CAN BE SAVED BY ITS USE ! From Five to Ten Dollars a day can be made on it. ITS PARTS ARE SELF-CHANGING. By the Turning of an Easy Crank it lets the Warp off, winds up the Cloth, treads the Treadles, and throws the Shuttle. It weaves Jeans, Satinets, Linsey, Blanket Twill, Double-Plain Cloth, various kinds of Ribbed Goods, Fencing Twills of all kinds, Flax, Cotton, Tow, or All-Wool Cloth, Bagging, Toweling, Table Linen, Balmoral Skirts, Woolen, Linen and Hemp Carpets—in fact any thing, from a Haudsome Silk to a Rag Carpet. IT IS SMALL, NEAT AND LIGHT, Not larger than a common Breakfast Table. IT IS MADE IS THE MOST WORKMANLIKE MANNER, Os Good Material and Handsomely Varnished. IT IS VERY SIMPLE, AND EASILY UNDERSTOOD! Every thing is Performed by Turning a Crank. LOOMS AND COUNTY RIGHTS FOR SALE. For Further Particulars, Bill of Prices, Descriptive Circulars, and Samples of Weaving, address GEORGIA LOOM AND * MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. March 7-r85t2354 Insurance. JOHN C. WHITNER, Insurance Agent, representing the most liberal and substantial Companies, North or South, is prepared to take Fire, Inland, Life and Accident Risks, also on Livs Stock. Losses promptly adjusted and settled. Office at McCamy & Co.’s Drug Store, Alabama Street. Refers to the following, to whom losses have been paid, as to reliability of Companies and promptness of settlements: Hon. James E. Williams, Mayor, James C. Davis, James M. Ball, Cofer & McCalla, F. Corra & Cos., R. M. Wall & Cos., Paul Jones, Jr., Massey & Herty, Wm. H. Brotherton, J. S. Yarbrough, Tidwell & Holli day, F. D. Thurman, L. H. Clarke, John McMaster, J. T. Whitehead, T. C. Mayson, King, Hardee & King, McNaught, Ormond & Cos., New Era Newspaper Office. feb2l-3m Male School. 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 Female Schools. JQLLINGTON 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 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 if 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 linen, 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, Prin’pal. References, Faculty Mercer University; Ho*. A. H. Stephens, Crawfordville ; 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 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 Novls-2357 Secretary of Faculty. Clothing. inter clothing. We are selling off our large and fashionable stock of Winter Clothing, for mou 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 or 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 ELL—Call and see ns. HERRING & LEYDEN, Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Go. Nov29-3m Church Music. •gAPTIST PSALMODY. A COLLECTION OP HYMNS FOR TUB USB OF BAPTIST CHURCHES. By Basil Manly, D.D., and B. Manly, Jr., D.D. The subscribers, having become the Publisheis of the Psalmody, offer it to the trade at the usual discounts. Pear Edition, 18mo Sheep. $1 25 “ 18 “ Roan 1 75 “ 18 “ Roan gilt 2 !5 “ 18 “ English Morocco 2 75 “ 18 “ .... Turkey “ 4 00 “ 18 “ Turkey ** Clasp.. 4 75 Pocket Editlonß'2 “ Sheep 1 00 “ 82 “ R0an...,..., 1 40 “ 82 “ Roan gilt 1 75 “ 82 “ English Morocco 2 40 “ 82 “ Turkey “ 8 00 “ 82 “ Turkey “ Clasp.. 860 The “ PSALMODY ” is one of the very best collec tion of Hymns in the English language. It is tire book almost universally used by the Baptists of the South. Churches supplied by addressing the Publishers. SHELDON & CONNOR, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. |3F”The “Christian Herald.” Ala.; “Louisiana Bap tist,” “ Texas Baptist Herald,” “South Carolina Bap tist,” “ Biblical Recorder,” and “ Christian Watchman” copy twice and send bill to Publishers. feb2B-2t QHURCH MUSIC—JUST PUBLISHED, TIIE 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; f «■ Being The most complete collection of Sacred Melodies ever published. By GEORGE O. ROBINSON, CHARLESTON, S. C. jan3l-6t-2382 Commission Merchants. J. W. MITCHELL, JNO. W . SHALLCROSS. Late Mitchell dk Armstrong. jno. m. cook, t. t. smith, Atlanta, Ga. jypTCHELL, SHALLCROSS & CO., PROVISION AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, LOUISVILLE, KY. Mr. T. T. Smith, o( 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 house, and to send forward orders for Groceries and Western Produce. jan3l-2351 » L. D. C. WOOD. JAS. H. LOW. J. H. LUDWIGSEN. LOW & LUDWIGSEN, (Formerly Wood ft Low—Established in 1846,) Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants, No. 190 Common Street, N IK ORLEANS , LA. Personal attention given to the sale of Cotton and the purchase of all kinds of Produce. 1 jan 24—2374 Professional. DROPSY, DROPSY, GAN BE CUR ED. 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, lie can furnish many certificates of cures 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 Store of Massey, Swanson & Cos., Roark’s Corner, Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga. T. 11. DOZIER, M.D. Jan 10 —12t joTin 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 ; Ishara Fannin, Madison; Cox & Hill, Atlanta; Dr. J. E. God frey, Atlanta. [dec 6—6 m 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, Tasseis. Also, Wall Pa per, Paper Shades, Borders, Side Lights, &c. Corner Whitehall and Hunter Streets, Up Stairs, over Chamberlain, Cole A Boynton. •Orders solicited and promptly filled at as low prices as any house in the South, jan 31—3 rt». 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 M. RICHARDSON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Stoves, Crates, Tin Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Key Stone Building, Whitehall Street. 600 Stoves now in Store - Orders Solicited. Atlanta, Oct. 8. r 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 door to W. H. Brotherton, under the firm-name of Massey, Swanson & Cos. R. J. MASSEY. With our facilities for purchasing for cash directly from importers and manufacturers, wo feel assured that we can make it to the interest of all persons , 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. janl7-2333 MASSEY, SWANSON & CO. J. T. JENKINS & CO., WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, CORNER PRYOR AND ALABAMA STREETS. ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Novl-6m(2589) 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 Prescription. Dr. C. L. Rbdwink, Amos Fox, late wtth Ed. Wilder dk Cos., Louisville, Ey. oct 25—2846 43