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JSttimstp and (Purthes. We hear with great pleasure, that a meet ing which promises no little interest and suc cess, has commenced in the Marietta church, Rev. G. W. Given, pastor. Rev. S. Landrum, of Savannah, writes: “ I have commenced a series of extra meet ings. The excitements around us seem un favorable ; but that may be only a human view—the Lord reigneth.” Rev. A. Peyton Woodfin has accepted the call to the pastoral care of the church at Rome, and entered on the discharge of duty there—preaching on Sabbath to large congre gations. With the cooperation of the church, we anticipate a successful career for our gifted brother, in this field of promise. Rev. John E. Amos, of Eorsyth, has been tendered the appointment of General Travel ling Agent, to collect information for the Ex ecutive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Peabody Educational Fund. That Fund will be used, at present, only in aiding such primary or common schools as are now in existence, or may hereafter be established ; and no individual appropriation will be made, the present year, except to young men or ladies who look forward to teaching as a pro fession. Is your church making arrangements to pay the expenses of the pastor to the State Convention at Columbus ? Don’t lose sight of it. Perhaps, he will not have the money in hand. Perhaps, he can not spare it if he has. It is but just that the church should supply it: or, if you doubt that, no one can doubt that it is generous ! Be sure, then, to do it. Rev. J. L. M. Curry lectures to-night in Trinity (Methodist) Church, for the benefit of the poor. JJotuctf and Jlemim The Home Monthly. Devoted to Literature and Reli gion. Edited by Prof. A. B. Stark and Rev. Felix R. Hill. Nashville, Tenn. Terms, $3 per annum. The April number contains an appreciative sketch of Bishop Soule by Bishop McTyeire, and other articles of interest. The Southern Cultivator. Wm. N. White, Athena, Ga. Terms, $2 a year. The April number of this well known ag ricultural journal contains 48 pages —34 of reading matter, mostly original. It is em bellished with a tasteful design and ground plan of a convenient dwelling—the first of a series. David Dickson, the most successful planter in Georgia, gives two communications, which, with over thirty other original articles on topics pertaining to the farm, garden and fireside—such as cotton culture, manures, grasses, sorghum and other crops, sheep, im plements —grapes, peaches, vegetables —a let ter from Geines Munro, etc., etc., fully sus tain the reputation of this valuable paper, which has been regularly issued for nearly twenty-five years. American Agriculturist. For the Farm, Garden and Household. Orange Judd & Cos., publishers, 41 Park Row, New York City. Spring work is coming on in the field, or chard and garden, and in the grounds about the house as well as in the house. The best information about the most pleasant and pro fitable method of performing this work is, of course, to be found in this large, cheap jour nal. We have received the April number, and it fully carries out the publishers’ promise to always keep on making every number better than the previous one. This, like every other issue thus far this year, has eight large pages extra. This single number contains be tween forty and fifty pleasing and instructive engravings, one of them a full page, and sev eral others very large and beautiful. A full three-page calendar of work to be done will furnish many useful hints for the farm, garden and household. There are, besides, more than a hundred articles and items full of instruction to every cultivator of a garden plot, or a farm. Its beautiful pictures are alone worth many times its cost, which is only $1 50 a year, or four copies for 85. Take our advice and try the Agriculturist this year. The i and XV e Love. A New Monthly Magazine, devo ted A) Literature and the Fine Arts. Edited by Gen. D. h. Hill, (late of the Southern Army). Charlotte, N ; c. Terms, $3 a .year in advance. The April number closes the second (half yearly) volume. It contains an attractive variety of articles, and is gotten up in hand some style. Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine. New "York: The Leonard Scott Publishing Company. Terms, $4 a year. Contents for March : The Army, Part II; Ferrier; Hymns of the Populace; The His tory of Scotland; The Innermost Room ; Cooperative Societies; Cornelius O’Dowd, (The Bursting Charge, Our Own St. Janua rius, The Admiral Persano ;). Brownlows, Part III; The Ministerial Resolutions. The Edinburgh Review. New York: The Leonard Scott Publishing Company. Terms, $4 a year. The Januaru fffimW"-§Ni£ajns —Foreign 'Policy of Sir John Lawrence; Adftm Fergu son; The Private Business of Parliament; Rawlinson’s Ancient Monarchies; Modern Glass Painting ; Tenant Compensation in Ire land ; Early English Texts ; Meteoric Show ers ; Position and Prospects of Parties. Delegates to the Georgia Baptist Conven tion are hereby notified that they can pass over the roads herein named, by paying full fare in going, and return free, by exhibiting a certificate, signed by the President: Muscogee, Sou th - W estern, Central, Macon & Western, Macon & Brunswick, Montgomery &W. P., Mobile & Girard, Atlanta & West Point., Rome Railroad, Georgia Railroad. Western & Atlantic. Delegates will find a committee at the de pot upon their arrival at Columbus, to con duct them to homes provided for them. Brethren arriving by private conveyance will find a committee at the Baptist church to re ceive them. No fears need be entertained about the health of the city. Exposure to small pox will be no greater than in any of our neigh boring cities, or on the Railroad cars. The telgfiease is greatly abated and is disappearing, ■k! J. H. DeVotie, Ch’n Com. Rec. University.— The meet in the city of 25th April, it Sec. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: ATLANTA, GA, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1867. Jpomenta with ©ur Setters. Those who have written us for other parties during the past week will please examine the fol lowing list, and should their names be included, they may rest assured that the business of each letter has received attention: Rev. T. C. Boykin, Rev. A. J. Kelly, Rev. J. H. DeVotie, Rev. W. N. Chaudoin, Rev. S. Hender son, Rev. M. B. Wharton 2, Rev. W. H. Mclntosh, Rev. H. T. Spalding, Rev. M. T. Sumner, B. Mal lon, Prof. D. Walker, Rev. L. R. L. Jennings 2, Rev. Jesse Averitt, Rev. Wm. Ashcraft, Rev. J. M. Stillwell, J. H. Neel, T. J. Burney 2, Rev. E. W. Warren, J. Warren Hudson. Worthy of Record. We can not omit to mention an incident in our publishing experience last week. A ministerial brother whom we had charged $3 for his paper, according to our terms for that class, objected, and said he should not take advantage of that concession—the paper was worth twice the amount; and he paid us $5 for the paper one year. Another case: A brother who had been somewhat remiss re newing his subscription, sent us 810 to atone for his neglect. Are not these examples worthy of imitation ? Time Books. Few of our farming friends have yet learned the value of time books. Those accustomed to hired labor know them to be indispensa ble; and as all working classes of our country now have hired help, more or less, it is very important that these books should be generally used. Having manufactured a lot of these “ time keepers,” we would be pleased to furnish them by the dozen or single copy. We will send one copy by mail on the receipt of 75 cents. Address J. J. Toon, Atlanta, Ga. Wanted. —ls any of our subscribers who do not keep a file of the Index are willing to part with back numbers, they will oblige us by sending any issues from the 21st February last to date. Their accounts will be credited with their value, if the parties desire it. 4t Baptist Sunday Schools. —There were over seven hundred children in attendance on last Sabbath at the Sunday schools of the First and Second Baptist Churches in this city. «At the latter church there were 355 present. Special Notice.—lt affords us pleasure at all times to serve our brethren and friends in any way when consistent with our ability. Those in want of Sunday school books who may order them through us will confer a special favor , as well as save us much extra labor and expense, by sending the money along with every order. We keep no Sunday school books except Primary Bible Ques tions; consequently we have to buy all others, and had much rather trade on the cash system, ts RARE PREMIUM OFFERED. WORTH 150 DOLLARS! OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES. We will furnish to any individual, or to the representative of any club, one of the Mendenhall Improved Self-acting Hand and Power Looms, all in perfect running order—price, at the office of the Georgia Loom Company in this city, 8150—for one hundred and twenty-five (125) new subscribers, at our regular terms, to the Index for one year. Fora full descrip tion of the Loom, see advertisement in another column. * A loom can be secured in a month by fam ilies in different neighborhoods uniting, and then by calling upon every citizen to sub scribe. One loom, in an area of twenty miles, will be of great service to all the citizens of the county. Send subscribers as fast as obtained, and we will keep an account with each one who embarks in the work; and so soon as the number of subscribers is reached, and the money received,- the Loom will be shipped according to directions. Address J. J. TOON, Proprietor Index and Baptist, Atlanta, Ga. jocular Jtems. Barnwell’s City Directory. —We have been favored by the proprietor with a copy of the above work, from the Intelligencer press and Franklin Bindery. 7n style and matter it is very well gotten up. It contains a condensed history of Atlanta, a record of all the churches and local organizations, a Directory proper, an advertising department, and much valuable miscellaneous matter. Os course it is not free from errors, but as the pioneer Directory of the city, it is credit able to the industry and skill of Mr. Barnwell, and prepares the way for greater complete ness in subsequent volumes. Furniture. —We call attention to the ad vertisement of the wholesale furniture estab lishment of J. S. Paine, Boston. It is one of the most complete and extensive of any in the .country. Boston made furniture, we find, is popular,-both from the elegance of its styles andthedurability of the workmanship. Dealers would do well to consult this card. News and Other Items. The Georgia school for the education of the Deaf and Dumb, as we have before sta ted, is again open for the reception of pupils. It is to be hoped that the friends of this un fortunate class, wherever they may be found, will interest themselves to secure their ad mission into this institution. It is made the duty of Justices of Inferior Courts to visit the parents of the deaf and dumb and urge their acceptance of the bounty offered by the State. Any information in reference to the school will be furnished by addressing N. B. Green, Cave Spring, Ga. The Shrieveport News of March 16th says: This has been the severest week of the win ter ; the ground has been covered with snow during half the week. Fruit seriously injured, as well as t!?e gardens. Fruit avd Vegetables. —The fruit crop, so far as we can learn, received no very seri ous injury from the late frost. The forward peaches are as large as bird eggs, and look quite healthy. The cultivated gardens are in fine condition—many have English peas near ly ready to bear, and are already luxuriating in Spring greens. —Dawson Journal, 29th ult. Congress adjourned last Saturday to meet the first Monday in July, and if no quorum then appear, to stand adjourned till regular meeting in December. “Westward the Star of Empire Takes its Way.” —Washington dispatches state that a treaty has heen laid before the Senate be tween Russia and the United States, stipula ting for the sale of Russian-America and adja cent islands to this government for the con sideration of seven millions of dollars. This is another stride for continental dominion. The Lindell House, St. Louis, probably the finest hotel in the West, and said to be the largest in the world, was burned on the night of the 31st ult. Loss estimated at a million and a half of dollars. It is an nounced that the house will be immediately rebuilt. The Lynchburg (Va.) News estimates that in the counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Franklin and Henry, in that-State, and Rock ingham and Caswell, in North Carolina, the tobacco now on hand is worth 812,000,000. The crop of Pittsylvania alone is placed at 83,000,000. The News says these estimates are based on the careful researches of persons directly interested in the matter. The Southern relief contributions in New York city have exceeded 8100,000 up to the present, the greater part of which has been forwarded in supplies, principally corn. From examination and inquiry of our country friends, we learn that the peach crop is only partially destroyed in this vicinity, so that, if no more killing frosts occur, we may congratulate ourselves on the prospect of a crop which, if not of average quantity, will be superior in quality. A party of about thirty persons, including several ladies, left this city last Monday for Honduras. If the report from this colony is favorable many others will follow. The Government receipts fur the calendar year 1866, were, according to official state ments, in round numbers 8523,000,000, and the expenditures 8323,000,000, leaving a hand some sum to be applied to the reduction of the public debt. The reduction of the tax on cotton, from 3 to 2£ cents per pound, does not go into effect until the Ist of September. The New York World says that over 1000 hogsheads of molasses are often sold in one day, in New York, fur distillation into spirits. A party of farmers in Maine are getting out the timber for a five thousand ton ocean steamer, to be constructed in Boston. Scratches in Horses. —As a remedy for scratches in horses, we give the following: Take a heaping tablespoonfui of powdered alum and burn it slowly. Fill a quart bottle with one part beef brine, one part alcohol, and one part urine—into which place the burned alum, and wait for the latter to dis solve thoroughly. Wash the fetlock joint carefully with warm eastile soapsuds,•and then bathe the parts with the above dperibed decoction. We have tried it often, and it never fails to effect a cure. The late elections in some of the Northern States show considerable Democratic gains. Selected Telegrams. Washington, April 3. —The executive ses sion of the Senate to-day was rather stormy. The'Radical Senators favor rejecting nomina tions as fast as they come in, until the Presi dent yields. The more conservative, and the home-sick, favor the confirming good men re gardless of politics. No rule of action has been adopted, and each Senator will vote as his whims dictate. Hon. Richard C. Parsons, of Ohio, assumes the duties of Marshal of the United States Court to-morrow. E. L. Baker, formerly Assistant Professor of Ethics in the Annapolis Naval Academy, is appointed Chief Clerk of the Agricultural Bureau. Orange Judd is mentioned prominently for the commissionership of agriculture. Senator Wilson has gone to Richmond. The Internal Revenue receipts to-day are over one million dollars. The Senate went immediately into execu tive session, and confirmed Charles H. Town send, Postmaster at Holly Springs ; Sam. G. Bodwell, Postmaster at Yazoo City ; Miles C. Goodwin, Postmaster at Americus, Ga. Supervising Inspector of Steamboats, Jlhird District, Geo. W. Morris. The Democratic municipal ticket elected here. St. Paul, Minn., Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Leavenworth, Kansas, and Cleveland, Ohio, have elected Democratic Mayors ; the rest Radical. St. Louis elected a Radical Mayor. The vote in Michigan is light, and the Re publicans generally successful. The violations of the Whisky revenue laws, is becoming so frequent that the Department is compelled to adopt extra measures for its prevention. New Orleans, April 2, p. m. —The num erous breaks in the levees assure the devas tation of the richest portion of South-western Louisiana. The giving way of the grand levee at Morgansia, overflowed seven parishes. This was one of the largest works of its kind in the world, and but recently completed. Works are progressing at Roman Crevasse, fifty-six miles above this city, with some hope of closing the break recently reported. The break nine miles below Baton Rouge will do immense damage. The overflow of this sec tion causes great suffering among the poorer classes of whites, and will throw thousands of freedmen upon the resources of the Bureau for the coming season. Washington, April 1, p. u. —The House Judiciary Committee is in session on the impeachment, and will continue the session this week and adjourn to May. Washington, April 1 p. m. —Gen. Sher man, in a letter published, says he has leave of absence for the summer and will accom pany his daughter to the Holy Land. New York, April 1, p. m. — Governor Throckmorton dispatches that Texas will im mediately reorganize under the reconstruction act. Providence, March .^0. —Rev. Dr. Sears has resigned the preside.,jfcy of Brown Uni versity, to accept, it is understood, the gener al agency of the Peabody Southern move ment. London, March 29, m.— A dispatch from Odessa reports a terrible storm on the Black Sea. Several vessels were wrecked, with some loss of life. It is announced that King George, of Greece, is soon to marry the niece of Queen Victoria. New York, March 29.—-1,500 freedmen have applied to the American Colonization Society to be sent to Africa, withiu eight months, of whom 160 have embarked. Providence, March 29. —A committee ap pointed by the Rhode Island Legislature have contracted for the statue of Roger Williams to be placed in the hall of statuary in Wash ington, at a cost of $20,000. ■ <sommmiaL Index Office, Atlanta, April 4,1867. The business of the week has been quite moderate in the grocery and provision line, owing to the continued interruption in the railroads West. In dry goods, the trade has been quite animated, and better bargains are now offered than at any time since the war. The whole sale stocks are full, and offered at very favorable rates. Cotton. —Receipts very light; prevailing price has been 23 cents for the best, but to day a lower figure must be submitted to. The foreign market is unfavor able and declining. Corn. —A brisk demand has reduced stock, and price is firmer. Sales at $1 36 to $1 40. Flour. —Several car loads have arrived within the past few days, so the supply is fair and rates unchanged. We quote superfine sl2 to sl3 50 ; extra sl4 to sl4 50 ; family sl6 to sl7; fancy $lB. Bacon. —Steady demand and good supply. Prices remain same as last week. Clear sides 15c; shoulders 13c; plain hams 16c. Lard unchaDged, 15@17c. Oats 80 to 85c. Hay, $45 per ton. Country Produce very scarce. Butter 35@40c; eggs 15@18c; chickens 35@40; yarns $2; meal $1 40. ©bituarg. NELMS. —Died, at his residence in East Dougherty county, March 11th, 1867, brother Ezekiel Nelms. He was born Dec. 16th, 1823, and was baptized into the fellowship of Pine Bluff Church in 1847, of which he remained a member the remainder of his life. After a residence in this neighborhood of so long a time, he died “ in peace with all mankind,” as nearly as ever a man did, perhaps, and respected by all wb» knew him as a peaceable, inoffensive, industrious, unas suming man and citizen. Religiously, he was retiring almost to a fault, and consequently negative in his Christian character, though prompt to his meetings, and esteeming his church privileges and the fellowship of his brethren. Bro. Nelms was strong in his domes tic attachments, loving tenderly his wife and children, and the society of home was to him attractive. He sus caiued the relation of step-father to a daughter, whom he treated as his own child was treated; and no one felt more keenly the sad bereavement than that daughter. Heaven protect and bless the widow and her fatherless son and daughter, till they join him in “ his home,” as he said in his last illness. Yes, he is not lost, but only gone before; and, if like him, we can feel on a dying bed that we “ have h precious Saviour ; ” it will all be well. “ The last enemy— death— will be destroyed.” W. N. Chaudoin. SEAY. —Died, in Powelton, Ga., on the 16th of Jan uary, 1862, little Cinana, daughter of Dr. R. F. and M. T. Seay; aged 1 year, 8 months and 13 days. Death, like thefiostof Spring, nips the tender buds. Thus was Cinana taken from earth to bloom in Para dise. SEAY. —Died, in Gibson, Ga., on the 13th of Janu ary, 1867, Mattie Lee, youngest daughter of R. F. aud M. T. Seay; aged 1 year, 2 months and 21 days. Too pure for this con upt world, she has gone to a world of peace and glory. “ Sufler little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.” J. J, 11. Gibson, Ga-, March 26, 1867. Summbbhill Baptist Church, 1 Stewart County, Ga., March 2, 1867. j Your committee, to whom was referred the drafting of a preamble aud resolutions expressive of the feelings of this church and community, on account of the death of brother IV. H. Ramef, beg leave to make the follow ing report: Whereas, It has pleased almighty God to remove from our midst our #Arv«d brother, Dr. Wm. H. Ra mey, who died of small fwx on the 21st ult., who, for a number of years, was air efficient and faithful officer of this church, a at all its meetings, when not providentially kept away, and who had great ly endeared himself to this church and community by his generous deportmerfe and uniform kindness; and whereas, from his liberality of soul, he was ever ready to lend a helping hand in relieving the needy and dis tressed, and sacrificed his life by attending cases of small pox when there waji not the slightest prospect of any pecuniary reward 'therefore, Resolved, Ist, That sad dispensation of Provi dence, Summerhill Chu*?' l has lost an efficient member, the bereaved wife and cK*d ren an affectionate husband and a most devoted f-ijMev. the poor a friend indeed, and the whole cominunßr has sustained a sad loss. Resolved, 2d,\ That a church, deeply sympa thize with hiS family, and ask the mournful privilege our tears with theirs. Hesolved, Sd, That 4® preamble and resolutions be published in the ChrisTi'an Index and South-Western Baptist, a copy furnished the bereaved family, and also recorded in our church Kok. J. W. Orr, ) Wm.°Carter, ( Committee. J. C. Hixon, J DR. J. E. PRESTRIDGE.—On hearing the unwel come news of the death of oui* late brother Prestridge, of Selma, Ala., I yield to inur natural impulses in offering, byjphis^Hic+hodjfrSnioTi-inpute of respect to his mem ory. '-w*- Few men, comparatively, with his early disadvantages in the lack of means and the want of education, with a weakly constitution and feeble health through life, reach a higher point in public confidence and esteem than that which had been by the subject of this notice. Some men are, in point of reputation, just what fortune and favor make them, and to be any thing else than what they are, would indicate great weakness, and ren der them culpable. Such an one, however, was not Dr. Prestridge. He was (as the term is used) a self-made man. When, in December, 1848, the writer made his ac quaintance, he had but scarcely finished his struggle for an education, looking to the practice of medicine. Enough of his unvarnished worth had already discov ered itself, however, to give him favor in the good fam ily of the Rev. (afterward lamented)A. G. McCraw, and a marriage union had been consummated a tew years be fore between himself .and Miss Sarah McCraw, now the bereaved widow of tne deceased. Continuing the prac tice of medicine for several years in the settlement of Oak Grove, such was hi^success as a physician that he became, emphatically ,fioi people’s doctor. Becoming at length satisfied injifS own mind that the situation of Selma and its gave evident promise of success to enterprise, ne accordingly removed from Oak Grove to that place; and, engaging in business of a commercial character, a liberal fortune was finally ac quired, and a place gained, by common consent, among the leading business men of the city. Dr. Prestridge possessed a good native jadgment, and the power of de cision. He was not one of those who are swayed too much by what is written in books or proclaimed from rostrums, and who decide on nothing till public opinion has been consulted. True, he entertained suitable respect for the sentiments of others, and for those of some he would show marked deference. But his rule in the main was, to think for himself, and act upon his own common sense. He was plain and unassuming in his manners and habits, having but little taste for useless ornament and show. A professor of the religion of the Bible, and a useful member of the Baptist church for something like twen ty-five years, our departed brother had established for himself a good Christian character. He adhered to the principles of his sacred prof»»attjti; and if others showed more of devotional feeling, he none the less of Christian integrity. He was benevolent; if he made much, sa, also, he gave freely. That he was without fault, the writer feels no inclination to intimate; for this would be to claim for one what none possess. Yet, that his memory is worthy to be cherished as that of an energetic man of business, a gentleman and a Christian, the subscriber is proud to have reasons for believing. But he is gone! Nor friendship’s pen, nor critic’s tongue, can change whatdeath has done. Nothing can repair the loss sustained by the bereaved family iii this sad providence but a reunion with husband and father in heaven. 1 W. Wilkes. Autauga county , Ala.,March 2, 1867. GIBBS.—Died, at JJ)j»jpsidence of her son, John M. Gibbs, near Social CirclS, on the 21st of March, 1867, Mrs. Martha Gibbs, consort of the late Thomas A. Gibbs, in the 72d year of her age. •. The deceased had been a member of the Baptist church about 40 years, during which she mantained an upright Christian profetsion, evincing, by her exem plary life, the happy effect of the grace of God upon the heart. Her house was ever a welcome home to the min ister of the gospel, and she was ever ready to aid in every good word and work. She was punctual in her attendance upon divine service, letting no worldly care, keep her from her place in the house of God. During her last illness she frequently expressed her entire resig nation to the will of God, and remarked that she feR prepared, and was willing to go. She seemed to have no fear of death, and a few days before she died said she knew her time on earth was short, and that she would soon be with her companion in glory. They have left behind seven children, the most of whom profess a hope in Cnrist. May their prayers yet be answered, and those of their children out of the ark of safety be brought to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, and be by grace prepared to meet them around the throne of God, where parting will be no more! Finns. DEACON JOSHUA JONES.—At a regular confer ence meeting held at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church on the 24th day of November, 1866, the undersigned com mittee, who was appointed to druft a preamble and res olutions appropriate to the memory of 1 our late deceased brother, Joshua Jones, (who departed this life at his own residence in Montgomery county, Ala., on the 14th day of October, 1866; ugatl 75 years,) submit the follow- was a native of Cutnieiland county, N. C.; #as bap tized by the Rev. Jas. McDaniel, his own nephew, and attached himself to the Fayettevilfe Baptist church in 1838. He removed to Montgomery county, Ala., in the ye«r 1842, when he joined, by letter, the Baptist church at Custer Hill, and by his pious and exemplary walk was soon ordained to the deaconship of said church, which office he filled-with much honor to himselt and satisfaction to the brethrtn,, punctuality and Christian benevolence marking indWibly his long and active life. Re-solved, Ist, That whereas, it has pleased our Heav enly Father to remove fr<.im our midst our beloved bro ther, by which we are alljonce more impressed with the solemn truth, “ That all flesh is as grass, and that here we have no continuing cuty.” 2. That the church, in| his death, has lost one of its most useful members, thfc community one of its kindest neighbors, the wife an affectionate husband, and chil dren a tender and indalMant father. 8. That whde the cbujAh feels her loss to be irrepara ble-* vacuum having b#en produced which time alone eau till yet't tenders itslheartfelt grief and condolence to the bereft sister und fcnjily who mourn, “ but not as those wwo «*ue no h..-® ; for their loss is his eternal 4. That these 8 be spread upon the church record, aDd a copy, when published, tendered to the family of the deceased brother. 5. Also, that these resolutions be published in the Christian Index and South Western Baptist. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. H.' Bradshaw, ) P. W. Spear, V Committee. G. B. Cantey, ) JSjwial Ifcliflious CHURCH DIRECTORY. Atlanta. First Baptist Church, Walton Street. —Rev. H. C. Hornady, Pastor. Lord’s Day services, 10)4 am., 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 7)4 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. Foreign Missions, Richmond, Va. Rev. J. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec., Richmoud, Va. Rev. T. B. Cooper, Agent, Ogechee, Ga. Sunday School Board. Rev. C. C. Bitting, Cor. Sec., Greenville, S. 0. District Meetings of the Eufaula Baptist Association. The Second District, composed of Eufaula, Bear Creek, Clopton, Cowikee, Elam, Eaon, Glennville, An tioch, Midway, Pine Grove, Pleasant Hill, Ramah, Sa lem, Mt. Pleasant and ML 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 Paullin, Secretary. Clayton, Feb. 28, 1867. Elder R. and Mrs. Webb (now in England) intend re turning to Georgia (D. V.) in May; and Elder Webb de sires to fiud employment as pastor of a church, or as missionary to an Association; and Mrs. Webb wishes to undertake the musical department in a “Female Col lege.” She is also competent to instruct in pencil and crayon drawing, flower painting, the new and fashiona ble art of Illuminating, and to give instruction in French and Italian. Mrs. Webb has had many years’ experi ence in teaching in the families of the gentry and aris tocracy of England. I would not object to undertake the entire education of a few young ladies. Address Elder R. Webb, care of Col. W. J. Lawton, Macon. New Advertisements. OHAIR & FURNITURE MANUFACTORY. J. S. PAINE, SUCCESSOR TO SHEARER & PAINE, Having been engaged the past 20 years in manufactu ring for the Southern trade, I now offer to the trade Chamber Suits, Bureaus, Wash-stands, Tables, High and Low Post Bedsteads, Parlor Suits covered in Bro catelle, Reps, Hair Cloth and Plush. Also, Sofas, Lounges, Easy, Rocking, Reclining and Sitting Chairs made and packed in the best manner for shipping. Cane and Wood Seat Chairs, and Chamber Furniture made so as to take down and box close, saving a large amount of freight. Also, Manufacturers’ Agents for the sale of Oil, Wool, and Straw Carpeting, Stoves and Ranges. Warehouse and office: 137 Friend Street, Boston, Mass. Send for descriptive lists. EsF"Advancements made nn consignments of Cotton, Wool, Ac., and the highest market price guaranteed. ap!4 ’67-ly JJANVILLE FEMALE ACADEMY. The undersigned takes this method of notifying his numerous friends and brethren iu Georgia and Alabama that he has the above institution under his charge; that he has room in his select family of young ladies for 20 or more boarders; and that, besides being thoroughly instructed in every branch of learning which they may wish to pursue, a limited number of industrious and obedient pupils can find a pleasant home in his house, yrbe rooms will soon be full. For further particulars, address A. S. WORRELL, mch23~4t Danville, Kentucky. T3APTIST ANNIVERSARIES, MAY, 1867. TO BE HELD IN CHICAGO, ILL., PROM MAY 22 TO 30, INCLUSIVE. Arrangements are now being perfected for the enter tainment of two thousand or more. The Churches of Chicago send Christian greeting to our brethren of the East, West, North and South, assuring them that no effort will be spared to facilitate their attendance and provide for their entertainment. That the detail of arrangements may be as perfect as possible, the Central Committed has instructed the un dersigned to request that all persons proposing to attend these Anniversaries, and desiring entertainment, will send him, as soon as possible, a written notice of the same, stating the number of individuals, whether ladies or gentlemen, and church, with post-office addi ess, inclu ding State and county, to whom cards of introduction will be returned, giving the name of the family, street, and number to which they are assigned. A large attendance is earnestly desired and expected. Come one, come all! and our heart’s desire and prayer to God is, that this Anniversary occasion may be one of richest blessing to all. LYMAN BRIDGES, Cor. Sec. Central Committee, 70 Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, ) Chicago, Illinois. March 1, 1867. ) tnarch2B OOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. All parties who have given bonds to this institution are hereby notified that I will have the bonds at the meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention at Mem phis. Any persons who can not arrange to send to me at that time the amounts due, are earnestly requested to forward the money by express, or in a draft, payable to my order on New York, or any of our Atlantic cities, by mail to me at Greenville, S. C. Punctual payments are earnestly requested, as we are sadly in need of the money. tnch2B-7t f. JAMES P. BOYCE, Treasurer. Cook Stoves. g TEW ART* COOK STOVE. The Latest Wonder and most complete improvement of the Age! $5,000,000 MADE WITH THE STEWART COOK STOVE, Not by the makers and sellers, but by the Users. From testimony furnished by the class of persons refer red to, it appears that the said stove, on account of its durability and Fuel Saving Qualities, has proved a source of income to families who have used it, averaging at least sl4 a year. 30,000 OF THESE STOVES Have been put into use during the last 18 years. Allow ing each stove to have been used ten years on an aver age, the whole amount of saving, with interest at 6 per oent. is $5,000,000. The price of quietness, comfort and health secured to a family by the use of a culinary apparatus perfectly adapt ed to their wants, cun not be reckoned in dollars aud cents. But we have not space here to tell you of all the vir tues and advantages that these 'stoves possess over all others. So we cordially invite all, especially the Ladies, TO CALL AND EXAMINE Before purchasing elsewhere. For sale by JOHNSON & ECHOLS, Commission Merchants, Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia. l,t’oo lbs. Butter offered to the public. Very nice. march2l MINISTER’S LIBRARY FOR SALE. The undersigned is compelled, by dire necessity, to of fer for sale his Lib.ary. This Library was bought from the late Rev. S. G. Daniel(a short time before his death) who selected it during a ministry of over twenty years— not by chance, but with special reference to his wants as a minister. Those who knew him will have some idea of its value. To one able to own it, it is areal treasure. Any young minister in need of a good Library would do well to get this. T'hereare in all about one hundred and seventy (170) volumes in it. I will take for it what it cost me— lls0 —increased by the cost of this advertisement. Such a lot of books, if bought from a book store now, would cost at least three hundred dollars. Any one wishing to purchase, will please address REV. WM. H. COOPER, mar2l-3t Albany, Georgia. p>HOTOGRAPIIIC GALLERY. CARD.—Pictures for the Million, at Lane’s Photo graph Temple of Art, Alabama Street. Having refitted my rooms in new and splendid stvle, I am now prepared to furnish Pictures of all styles knowu to the art. I ten der my most sincere thanks to the public for their liberal patronage in the past, and solicit & continuance of the same. In the future all work made at my rooms war ranted to give entire satisfaction, or no charge. Call and examine specimens and judge for yourselves. mar2l-6t O. R. LANE. M rHOLES ALE DRY GOODS. I>. R. WRIGHT & CO. GLOBE HOTEL BUILDING, 250 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Country Merchants are invited to an examination of our stock and prices. Possessing unsurpassed facilities to buy Cheap—purchasing from first hands,M anufacturers, Agents and Importers—being in receipt of Goods week ly, we are prepared to offer a complete and attractive Stock of Goods at Prices as low as they can lay them down bought of Northern Jobbers. For proof call and see us, [mar2l-4t* Publications. JUST PUBLISHED, BT THB AMER. BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY. MADISON AVENUE LECTURES. 12mo. pp. 453. Price $1.50. The design of these discourses is to set forth in a pop ular form, the teachings of the New Testament on the Church as organized by Christ, and his Apostles. Many of the authors are among the clearest thinkers and best preachers of the country. LECTURES. 1. —The Church’s Standard of Doctrine and Duty. By .Alvah Hovey, D.D. 2. —Obligation of the Church in regard to the Holy Scriptures. By Henry C. Fish, D.D. 3. Spiritual Constitution of the Church. By Rev. C. B. Crane. 4. —Baptism. By Prof. G. D. B. Pepper. 5. —Baptism, Symbolism of. By Rev, Geo. D. Board man, D.D. 6. —Baptism, Qualifications for. By Rev. Henry E. Robins. 7. —Baptism, Evils of Infant. By A. N. Arnold, D.D. 8 —The Communion. By Henry G. Weston, D.D. 9.—The CommunioD, Symbolism of. By Prof. Lemuel Moss. 10. —The Communion, Qualifications for. By J. W. Sarles, D.D. 11. —The Communion, Relations of Baptism and. By T. D. Anderson, D.D. 12. —Church Polity. By George W, Samson, D.D. 13. —Church Worship. By Sam’l L. Caldwell, D.D. 14. —Church History. Ry Rev. R. J. W. Buckland. 15. —Rise of Sectarianism. By Wm. Hague, D.D. 16. —Mission of the Baptists. ' By J. B. Jeter, D.D. 17. —The Church and the Bible. By E. G. Robinson, D.D. 18 The Church and the State. By W. R. Williams, D.D. A copy will be sent by mail on the receipt of the price, $1.50. ' B. GRIFFITH, Cor. Sec’y, mar2l-3t 530 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Church Music. OIIUECH MUSIC—JUST PUBLISHED, THE NEW CASKET. Containing sparkling gems gathered from the works of Handel, Haydu, Mozart, Beethoven, liossini, 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. By GEORGE O. ROBINSON, CHARLESTON, S. C. jan3l-6t-2332 Drugs and Medicines, &c. J. T. JENKINS & CO., WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, CORNER PRYOR AND ALABAMA STREETS. ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Novl-6m(2339) J> EDW IN E & FOX, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, AND DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYE-STUFFS, &c., &c. Corner Whitehall Alabama Streets, Atlanta, Ga. Particular attention paid to filling Prescriptions. Da. C. L. Redwine, Amos Fox, late with Ed. Wilder <£- Cos., Louisville, Ky. oct 25—2346 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 ilousra. 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 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-CLASS 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. janl7-2333 MASSEY, SWANSON k CO. Miscellaneous. jy'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 jyj~cBRIDE, DORSET! & CO., 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 jgAPTIST BOOKS ! Southern Psalmist, various styles. Psalmist and Supplement, various styles. Sunday School Songster. , Dayton’s Question Books, Vols. 1 and 2. Catechism in Rhyme. Topical and Practical Question Books. Banvard’s Infant Series, 1, 2 and 8. Reward Books, Cards and Tickets. Fifty Volume Libraries, Nos. 1 and 2. One Hundred Vol. Libraries, Nos. I and 2. Also a general assortment of books heretofore pub lished at the Southwestern Publishing House,and of oth er Baptist Publishers. Send your orders and cash to S. C. ROGERS, Sept. 20 — Nashville, Tenn. rpAX El FAS—ONLY ONE DOLLAR -L per hundred 1 For sale at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. Time books.—for farmers, mechanics, and others, for the year, with calculations of wages by the week or month. Price 75 cents each, cash. Address J. J. TOON. Atlanta. INDICTMENTS —$1.50 PER QUIRE. CALL AT the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. POSTERS, HAND-BILLS AND Plain or in Colors, promptly executed, on liberal term, at the _ FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. PAMPHLETS AND CATALOGUES, PLAIN OR Fancy, tastefully printed at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. KITING INK.—OF GOOD QUAL TY. IN PINT or two oz. bottles, price trom $2 50 to $5 perdoz. Cash. J. J. TOON, Atlanta ts. Book printing, from a 24m0. primerato a Royal Octavo Volume, executed in the bes style of the art at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. Letters of administration—-$1.50 per quire. For sale at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. BONDS FOR TITLES.—For sale at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. Attachments— $1.50 per quire, calla^ the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUS«[ SOLICITOR’S BLANKS—BENCH WARRANT^! dictments, Subpoenas, Ac., $1,50 per sale at the FRANKLIN PRINTINGLjg| JOB PRINTING OF EVERYiSH done with neatness and (Iqjffl FRANKLIN jg Blank protests, jJM Price $1.50 per quia^B Garden Seeds. Q_ ARDEN SEEDS BY MAIL. We offer a large and complete assortment of Fresh seeds, embracing 0 VER 250 LEADING VARIETIES, (Including all the novelties,) which we furnish, carefully put up in packets, BY HAIL, POSTAGE PAW, at our catalogue prices. All our Seeds are carefully tested before sending owl, and are WARRANTED TO GROW, if properly planted and cared for. OUR NEW PRICED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE is mailed to any address on receipt of stamp for postage. EDWARD J. EVANS db CO., No. 9 N. George street, York, Pa. mchl4-tf TOBACCO, Introduced by the celebrated traveller, Bayard Tay lor, from Mt. Lebanon. The finest Smoking Tobacco known. It is described by Mr. Taylor as "soft, aromat* ic, and of delicious odor, resembling that ol dried ro ses; ” maturing very early : seed sown as late as June will perfect a crop. We oner choice seed of this valua ble variety from seed of Mr. Taylor's own raising. Descriptive circular mailed applicants. Price (by mail, postage paid,) 25 cents per packet. EDWARD J. EVANS & CO , No. 9 North George street, York, Pa. mchl4-tf Commission Merchants. J. W. MITCHELL, JNO. W . BHALLCROSS. Late Mitchell and) Armstrong jno. m. cook, t. t. smith, Atlanta., Ga. SIIALLCROSS & 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. LUDWIGSBH. low & ludwigsen, (Formerly Wood & Low—Established in 1846,) Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants, No. 190 Common Street, NEW ORLEANS , LA. Personal attention given to the sale of Cotton and the purchase of all kiuds of Produce. | jan 24—2374 Hand Looms. DR. H. SELLS, ANDREW DUNN, R. P. GLENN, President. Secretary. Treasurer. QEORGIA LOOM AND MANUFACTURING 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 IMPROVED 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-OIIANGING. 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 Handsome Silk to a Rag Carpet. IT IS SMALL, NEAT AND LIGHT, Not larger than a common Breakfast Table. IT IS MADE IV THE MOST WORKMANLIKE MANNER, Os Good Material aud Handsomely Varnished. IT IS VERY SIMPLE, AND EASILY UNDERSTOOD I 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 RUSH PRATT, General Agent, Atlanta, Ga. March 7—25t2354 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, Ac. Corner Whitehall and Hunter Streets , Up Stairs, over Chamberlain, Cole & Boynton. Orders solicited and promptly tilled at as low prices as any house in the South. jail 31—3 m. ■pT M. RICHARDSON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Stones, Grates, Tin Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Key Stone Building, Whitehall Street. 600 Stoves now iu Store- Orders Solicited. Atlanta, Oct. 8. Insurance. JOHN C. WHBTNER, Insurance Agent, representing the most liberal and substantial Companies, N<»rth or South, is prepared to take Fire, Inland, Life and Aec-idnut Risks, also on Livs Stock. Losses promptly adjusted and settled. Offioe at McCamy A C°- »I>rug Store, 59