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New York Correspondence.
While the Baptist churches in New York
city are in the enjoyment of a measure of
prosperity, we are constrained to say that the
growth of our churches in members and influ
ence has not kept pace with the growth of the
city. In 1850, there were as many, if not
more churches than.there are at present. Os
the churches now in existence, not more than
one or two have been formed in the last ten
years; and while the churches have increased
in the aggregate of membership during this
period, the increase has not been proportion
ate to that of the population of the city. The
increase of the population of the city for a
few years past has been very great. It is now
very much overcrowded. House rents are
exorbitant. The wealthy have to pay rents
that, a few years since, could scarcely.have
been thought credible ; while the poor are
being crowded into most uncomfortable quar
ters; and the middling classes are seeking
homes out of the city in the smaller cities and
suburban villages. Now, this fact, we think,
accounts in part for the slow growth of the
Baptist churches in New York. The popula
tion of the city is fast tending to the extremes
of wealth and poverty. And as Baptists
abound in neither of these conditions, but are
rather to be found among the middling class
es, our churches have not increased with the
growth, of the city.
AnAJ;he . correctness of this view is con
firmed by the fact that some of our most
flourishing churches arc at present found in
the adjoining cities. The cause in Brooklyn
is doing well. No more efficient organiza
tion exists among us than the Strong Place
Church, Brooklyn, although they have been
for some time without a pastor. The pasto
rate of Rev. Dr. Taylor was one of the most
successful with which we have ever been fa
miliar. The church was one of bis own plant
ing, and under his ministry it came to be the
strongest one in our denomination in this vi
cinity. Its house of worship is a model both
of architectural beauty and completeness of
arrangement, and its membership were united,
active, liberal, and efficient; and yet it never
contained our wealthiest men—it was never
an aristocracy of either wealth or influence —
but rather a democracy,in which every mem
ber felt his responsibility and did what he
could. We think we do not go too far in say
ing that, taken as a whole, the Strong Place
Baptist Church in Brooklyn, under its late
pastor, Dr. E. E L. Taylor, was as nearly
a model Baptist church as there was to be
found in the country ; and we can wish noth
ing better to its new pastor than that his ca
reer may be equally successful.
For some time past, there has been in pro
gress in our vicinity a movement having the
avowed design of promoting a closer union
among Christians. To this end, a series of
discourses have been preached by ministers
of different denominations in each other’s
churches, but with no very encouraging suc
cess ; for the real design of many of the
movers has not been above suspicion. This
organization has been very much like a cat’s
paw —the smoothest, softest thing you ever
felt when it wished to be smooth'and soft, but
hid within it there was the sharpest claw, that
could be thrown out at will. Now, this cat’s paw
organization was for a time under the man
agement of a Rev. Mr. Kimble, who boasts
of a Baptist parentage, but is himself one of
the bitterest anti-Baptists we ever met—so
bitter that the old society were constrained to
throw him out, and now he is editing, on his
own account, a paper, one of the grand ob
jects of which seems to be to sow dragon’s
teeth in the ranks of Baptists oft the commun
ion question. Mr. Kimble’s paper abounds
with articles purporting to be from the pens
of Baptists; but he studiously avoids giving
their names; and as Mr. K.’s endorsement,
where he is known, does nut give much addi
tional weight to his anonymous contributors,
his articles have not as yet produced much
effect. We think that the Baptist churches
were never more free from any inclination
to leave their own old principles on commun
ion than to-day, and that the attacks of such
men as Mr. Kimble and his co laborers have
done us great good in consolidating and estab
lishing it.
The news reaching us from the Anniversa
ries at Chicago are very cheering; and the
friends of the Home Mission S >ciety have
great reason to be encouraged. The year has
been one, with them, of spiritual success.
They report no less than 7,000 baptisms by
their missionaries. The Congregational Board,
with over a hundred more missionaries, only
report about 4,000 added by profession. We
see that the Society has elected Rev. Mr.
Dixon, a colored man, and also Rev. Mr.
Hazelhurn, one of the German pastors of this
city, members of the Executive Board.
The duties imposed upon books and paper
under the present tariff, and the present rate
of exchange, has rendered it of late possible
to import books made in Europe, and sell
them here at a good profit. Without entering
into the financial or economical questions which
this state of things may raise, we can but con
gratulate ourselves upon the fact that there is
furnished us through this channel a class of
books of such a character and got up in such
a style that no one can fail to appreciate. I
now refer to such works as those of Dr. Guth
rie, published at present by George Rout
ledge & Son, London and New York. Among
them we would especially refer to one enti
tled Our Father's Business. We have seldom
examined a volume which we take more pleas
ure in commending than this. It is a spur to
Christians to prosecute what he very aptly
and appropriately calls Our Father's Business.
The treatment of the subject by the author
is fresh, clear and inviting. One can not but
realize in reading this volume, abounding as
it does in the most varied and happiest illus
trations, that he is enjoying the ripened fruits
of the life of one of the warmest hearted and
ablest thinkers of the age. Dr. Guthrie has
stood in the Scotch pulpit almost without a
rival; and this volume gives a clue to the se
cret of his power —the power of illustration;
and we think no one can read this volume
without being stirred up to work for God.
By the side of this book we would place an
other volume by the same author, for perusal
in our lighter hours, entitled Out of Harness.
Happy indeed is that Christian laborer who,
when he is “out of harness” and taking his
relaxation, can produce a book so well calcu
lated to amuse and at the same time benefit
his readers as this work of Dr. Guthrie’s. It
abounds in genuine Scotch humor. We have
read no article for years that so entertained
us as the “ Streets of Paris.” It was almost in
itself a greater treat than a few davs spent
by ourselves in that city; fdr ce'rtalnly this
THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN. BAPTIST: ATLANTA, GA., THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1867.
Scotch Doctor saw to better advantage
than we did ; and he brings to mind many
things seen by us, but not seen before. His
chapter on the “ Streets of Paris” is worth more
to a traveller than Murray's Handbook.
It has been a great disappointment to many
in this country that Dr. Guthrie, who was ap
pointed a delegate from the Free Church of
Scotland to the Presbyterian Church of this
country, was prevented by sickness from pro
secuting his voyage, but was obliged to leave
the vessel in which he had embarked at Queens
town. These volumes from his pen, by mak
ing him more generally known, will make the
loss of his expected visit more greatly felt.
Metropolitan.
Tenuessee.
The first column that I read in the Index is
“ Our Southern Zion.” Hence, I pen a few
lines to let know how the church is get
ting along at the old home of brother Toon,
where he joined the church of Christ. I have
just closed a protracted meeting at Mulberry
village, with 14 accessions to the church, of
whom I baptized 11—two of them brother
Kimbrough’s daughters, the last of his family.
All are members of the church now. This
church liberated a colored brother to preach
to his people. I have baptized 8 at Norris
Creek, 1 at Charity—2o in all—since I have
been their pastor. S. L. Sanford.
Fayettville, Tenn., May 28, 1867.
To the Churches of the Georgia Association.
According to the instruction of the Minis
ters’ and Deacons’ Meeting, which was organ
ized last year at Sardis, during the sitting of
our association, 1 will remind you that the
next session of this Meeting will be held with
the Church at Crawfordville, Taliaferro coun
ty, beginning on Friday before the fifth Sab
bath in June—now close at hand.
Elder P. B. Robinson is to preach the In
troductory Sermon. Elder E. A. Steed is to
present an essay on Christian Stewardship.
In addition, discussions are expected on vari
ous subjects of interest.
As this will be our first regular meeting,
it is particularly desirable that there lie a full
attendance of brethren from all parts of the
Association. We wish to see all the ministers,
and especially every pastor of a church. We
wish to see all the deacons; and if that be
too much to expect, at least let one come
from each church.
Perhaps it may not be improper to give a
special word to the churches of the Fourth
District. According to our constitution, the
Meeting will go into your district in 1868,
and we expect some of your churches to sig
nify their willingness to have us meet with
them.
Come, brethren; let us all, ministers and
deacons, and as many others as can, be sure_
to go to Crawfordville at the appointed time.
I know the Crawfordville brethren, and I know
they will receive you with open houses and
open hearts.
That you may be better acquainted with
the nature and objects of our organization,
please read the Constitution, w hich is hereun
to appended. J. H. Kilpatrick.
White Plains, May 27, 1867.
CONSTITUTION OF THE MINISTERS’AND DEACONS’
MEETING FOR THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION. ,
1. The ministers and deaconsof the churches
comprising the Georgia Association, recog
nizing the necessity for a more frequent and
more unreserved interchange of opinion, as
greatly promotive of mutual encouragement
and edification, and also as contributing to
unity in faith and in practice, agree to organ
ize themselves into a permanent body, to be
known as The Ministers’ and Deacons’ Meet
ing for the Georgia Baptist Association.
2. The special object bf this Meeting shall
be the discussion of questions pertaining to
doctrinal, experimental, and practical godli
ness. In furtherance of which object, churches
and individuals will be encouraged to present
queries likely to excite profitable discussion ;
and when it may be thought proper, subjects
will be assigned particular brethren for dis
cussion either in essays or sermons.
8. Every minister and ddacon in the
bounds of the Association shall be entitled to
membership in the body, and is earnestly and
affectionately requested to be present and to
participate in the deliberations.
4. The officers of this body shall be a Mod
erator, Clerk, and Treasurer, whose duties
shall be such as devolve on like officers in
similar organizations.
5. The Minutes of the meeting shall be
printed and distributed among the churches
in proportion to the funds contributed by them
respectively for that purpose. [The special
attention of the churches is called to this
clause. Do you want minutes? Then send
a dollar or two to pay for them.] And if
at any time a 1 essay, exposition, or sermon be
presented to the Meeting, whose publication
may be deemed especially useful, such expo
sition, sermon, or essay, if the state of the
treasury justify it, shall be printed along with
the Minutes for circulation among the churches.
6. The sessions of this body shall be held
annually with such churches as may request
it, commencing on Friday before the fifth
Sabbath in such month as may be agreed up
on, and shall alternate through the several
districts of the Association, beginning for the
year 1867 with the Third District.
Notices and |teiro.
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Contents for March :—l, The Policy of
Trades-Unions; 2, George Buchanan; 3, The
Political Writings of Richard Cobden ; 4, On
the Character of the Old Northern Poetry ;
5,-Victor Cousin; 6, The Oyster-Fisheries;
7, Oxford University Extension; 8, The Ben
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The Congregationalist and Recorder.
1 This is the title adopted by the “ Orthodox”
orcan at Boston, Mass., since the consolida
tion of the Congregationalist , in its nine
teenth, and the Boston Recorder, in its fifty
second year. The united paper inherits the
ability of both, and will be enlarged soon to
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The Story or Mr Career, as Student at Freiberg
and Jena, and as Professor at Halle, Breslau and
Berlin. .By Heinrich Steffens. Translated by W.
L. Gage. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. Pp. 284. Price
sl. For sale by Sheldon db Connor, Atlanta.
The name of Steffens, the naturalist, mys
tic theologian, and novelist, is of sufficient
distinction to clothe this autobiographical
I sketch with interest; and the interest is great
ly heightened by the gallery of pictures which
: his personal reminiscences of Goethe, Schil
ler, Schelling, Schleirmacher, Fichte, Novalis,
| Schlegel, Neander, and others, brings before
i us. An agreeable volume, suggesting, here
’ and there, truths of weight.
On Friday of last week, the Sabbath
School of the Second Baptist Church, Atlan
ta, donned the character of a picnic (French,
pique nique) and paid a visit by rail to Kett
nesaw mountain. Nearly seven hundred per
sons took part in the excursion, -and the occa
sion was quite a pleasant one to old and
young. We were of the number, and tender
our thanks for the courtesies shown us. By
the w’ay, we have no strong partiality for pic
nics. They begin very well ; but —their end !
The fresh, spontaneous gaiety of the morning
gives place to an evening jaded, weary, list
less. So it seems, at our time of life; and
we can not say, from experience, whether
children find it different ; for when we were
young—at least, younger than we are now—
Sabbath schools took no recreation in this
shape. If the question is ever put to the E#te,
we are half inclined to pledge ourselves to the
Conservative party —the party that advocates
a return to former usage.
Jocular (platter^.
News and Other Items.
Capt. Jno. Harvey Hull, son of the late
Hon. Asbury Hull, died last week in Augus
ta. lie was severely wounded at the battle
of Chickamauga, from the effects of which he
never recovered.
The Savannah News and Herald learns
that a party of Northern capitalists have it
in contemplation to visit Savannah in the fall
with the view of investing largely in lands in
Southern Georgia, for the purpose of inoucing
emigration. Movements of this kind will
prove mutually advantageous to all parties
interested. '
The Cartersville Express cautions the peo
ple to retain enough of the present wheat
crop to meet all demands for homeconsump
tion, and not, under the influence of specula
tive prices, allow it to be shipped out of the
country. Very good suggestions. The crop
should as far as possible be ground up at home.
The New Orleans Times says Rev. John
W. Beckwith declines accepting the Bishopric
qf Georgia, to which he was recently elected.
This will be unwelcome news to the many
friends in this State who have expressed grat
ification at the prospect of having so worthy
a successor of the venerated Elliott.
The edition of the Nationalist, a Republi
can paper at Mobile, for the 30th May, was
suppressed by the Post Commandant, and the
future publication prohibited, unless the
proof-sheets were submitted to the inspection
of the military commander. The offensive
article was one inciting the negroes to mob
violence. This order has since been revoked
by General J’ope.
A statue of Henry Clay, executed by J.
T. Hart, the Kentucky sculptor, has been
placed in the court house at Louisville. It
was unveiled and dedicated on the 30th, by
suitable ceremony by the Masonic fraternity.
Judge Bullock pronounced the oration, and a
fitting ode by Geo.. D. Prentice was chanted.
The yellow fever is said to be prevailing in
Havana, and measures taken -to pre
vent its importation into our ports. All ves
sels arriving at New Orleans from any foreign
port are strictly quarantined. No report of
cholera has yet this season been published in
any part of the world.
The President, accompanied by Secretary
Seward and Brigadier-General Randall, left
Washington last Saturday for Raleigh, N. C.,
to be present at the dedication of a monu
ment, erected by the people of North Caro
lina to the memory of his father. The usual
demonstrations of respect were extended to
the distinguished party at all the prominent
points along the route. The President ab
stained from lengthy speech making.
The Daily (Opinion, of this city has been
purchased*by the “Atlanta Republican Asso
ciation,” and will hereafter be conducted in
the interests of the Republican party. The
editorial management is not announced.
Advices from Mauritius state that upward
of six thousand persons died in March from
epidemic fever, and over five thousand more
in the first half of April. T‘dal number of
deaths to the 18th of April, 13,064. Vigor
ous sanitary measures are being inaugurated.
It is reported that the people of Franklin
county, Tenn., are in a state of great excite
ment over alleged outrages of the State mili
tia. A meeting of citizens has been held,
which appealed to the President for protec
tion.
It is understood at the War Department
that General Sherman has concluded, in view
of the condition of our Indian affairs, to give
up his proposed trip to Europe and the Holy
Land.
So much success has attended the Flying
Dragon, <he only Chinese paper published in
Europe, that the proprietor has imported a
font of Chinese type. The Dragon circulates
in such ports of China, the Phillipines, and
Japan as England is allowed intercourse with,
and it is read not by traders alone, but by
kings and princes, for the information it brings
about European arts and machinery. The
Chinese have begun to print from moveable
types.
The Abingdon Virginian says that the
wheat crop in that section was never more
promising.
Forty-four post-offices in South Carolina
are conducted by women.
The lumber, turpentine and rosin trade of
Pensacola, Fla., is worth $4,000,000 per an
num.
At the burning of Idaho City on the 17th
inst., 442 houses were destroyed. The loss
is estimated at $1,000,000.
It is stated in Northern papers that the
principal Northern cities have sent over $350,-
000 for the relief of the South.
The International Ocean Telegraph Com
pany expect to open their line to the public
as far as the island of Cuba during the month
of July.
News from Omaha says the Indians are
still massacreing small parties of whites.
The grass on the plains is six weeks behind
time.
News from Mazatlan, Mexico, states that
American residents are all leaving the place.
The cotton crop had been a failure for three
years, and an invasion was much feared.
Selected Telegrams.
New Orleans, June 4.—By order of the
President, through the Secretary of War,
General Sheridan ha&restored the old Levee
Commissioners in compliance with a petition
from Governor Wells. General Sheridan, in
obeying the orders this morning, denounces
Wells in strong terms, and removes him, ap
pointing Thomas J, Durant in his stead. He
also removed the Street Commissioner, and
appointed William Baker in his place.
Sheridan’s removal of Governor Wells is
favorably commented on by the press, and
appears to be regarded favorably by the ma
jority of the people. Baker, the newly ap
pointed Street Commissioner, is one of the
Registers for the First District.
Mobile, June 4.—Mayor Horton read the
following order to the Board of Aldermen
and Common Council this morning:
“ Head quarters, 3d Military District, At
lanta, May 31st. Special Order No. 34.—1 u
pursuance of the recommendation of General
Swayne, commanding the District of Ala
bama, touching the recent disturbances at Mo
bile, and for reasons therein stated, the offices
of the City Tax Collector, Treasurer, Board
of Aldermen, and Common Council of,the
city of Mobile are hereby vacated by the re
moval of the present incumbents.” The new
appointees were inaugurated immediately af
ter the promulgation of this order.
Washington, June 4.—The Radicals car
ried the city by about 2,500 majority, and
have a majority oAjhe City Council.
Mr. Davis wj]W*side during the summer
at Niagara, a little village on Lake
Ontario, and oldest in Canada. A
fine residence li*9jpfen fitted up for him.
New York, Jime 3, p.m. —Frazer, Trett
holm & Co.’s cififeular announcing their sus
pension expressei the hope of an early re
sumption.
Washington, June I.—The Secretary of
the Treasury has forbidden the publication of
weekly disbursements.
New York, June 2.—The Herald has a
special dispatch from Rio Janeiro, May 29th,
via London, June Ist. The mediation of the
United States has been declined by the Bra
zilian Government, and renewed preparations
were being made to prosecute the war to an
end.
Paris, June 2.—The Czar and his two sons
arrived yesterday, and were received by Na
poleon. The people were quite enthusiastic,
and the flags of the two Empires were united
at the Tuileries.
Tire King of Prussia is expected immedi
ately.
New York, June 4.—Gold 137; money 7
per cent., and quite active. Stock rather
heavy. Coupons, 1862, registered
coupons 109£.
New York, June 4.—Cotton firm and in
fair demand ; sales, 2,400 bales at 27i to 28
cents. Flour dull; State, $9 30 to sl2;
Southern, declining; mixed good, sll 50 to
sl3; fancy extra, sl3 10 to sls 75. Wheat
duil and lower. Corn 2 to 3c lower; new
mixed Western, $1 16 to $1 21 ; old, $1 28.
Mess Pork heavy, $23 12£. Lard heavy at
12£ to 13£c. Whisky dull. Sugar firm.
Coffee firm and in fair demand. Naval stores
firm. Turpentine 62 to 62J cents. Rosin
$4 to $8 50. Freights firm—per sail, 3 16;
steam, 7-32. j
Baltimore, June 4. —Cotton firm ; mid
dling 28c. Coflee dull, and favors buyers.
Sugar steady. Flour—no sales. Wheat very
dull, and declined 40 to 50c. Corn steady—
white $1 10 to $1 13; yellow, $1 15 to 1 16 ;
mixed Western, $1 08. Provisions quiet and
firm. _ Mess Pork, $23 50 to ss3 75. Bacon
steady. Whisky nominally unchanged.
Mobile, June- 4.—Sales of cotton, 225
bales, and the market easy ; middling 24£ to
25c; receipts, 19 bales.
Charleston, June 4. —Sales of cotton, 80
bales; market quiet; middling 26c.
London, June 4. —Consols bonds ad
vai ic* £d. Illinois Chiral advanced |-d
since noon ; otherwise unchanged.
Liverpool, June 4. —Cotton firm ; estima
ted sales, 15,000 bales; middling uplands,
llfd to Orleans, llfd. Rosin-com
mon, 7s; fine, 13s. Turpentine, 335. Tal
low, 445. Corn advanced Is since opening.
Manchester quiet; good yarns firm.
<sammerrial.
Index Office, Atlanta, June 5,1867.
The weather is very favorable for growing crops and
fine for securing the wheat, which is now being cut in
this vicinity. The prospect was never better for a large
yield of this staple; and as buyers are already in the
field, money will begin to circulate more freely as soon
as the grain is ready for market. Under this glowing
prospect, the dullness in general trade is not causing
despondency. Os course it is diminishing the demand
for corn and flour, and producing a very decided decline
in these articles.
The corn market has been a good deal depressed to
day, and the demand unusually light. Sales have been
chiefly effected at $1 85, though we have heard of some
lots offered for less. Price is unsettled. The receipts
during the week exceeded 20,000 sacks.
The Flour market has a declining tendency, with a
very limited demand; extremes are sll to sls per
barrel.
There is quite an active retail demand for Oats, while
there are very few in market. One dollar is the stand
ing price.
Bacon is rather dull. The demand seems very uni
form, while liberal receipts keep the stock full. We
quote shoulders at 11 to 12c; ribbed sides, 13 to 14c;
clear sides, 14 % to 15c; plain hams, 16c; sugar cured,
17 to ISc; canvassed, 18 to 19c.
Lard continues in steady request, and is firm at for
mer prices.
The demand for hay is decreasing, but prices remain
at $2 to $2 50 per hundred, according to quality.
Salt is unchanged, and the supply very good ; $2 75
is asked for 150 pound sacks Virginia, and $3 25 for
Liverpool.
The stocks of Groceries and Dry Goods are ample for
the trade. In standard cotton goods, and yarns and
osnuburgs, there is no change from last week.
Yarns, $2 10 to 2 20. Osnaburgs, standard weight,
24c.
All kinds of Country Produce are in healthy demand,
though prices have fallen off Fresh country butter is
worth only 15 to 20c; chickens, about 30c; eggs, 20c
from wagons; meal, $1 40. The market is overstocked
with Tennessee butter; nothing but a strictly fresh ar
ticle will sell readily now.
Cotton is nearly exhausted in the country tributary
to Atlanta; not enough arriving to establish classified
rates; 20c would have been paid to-day for middling.
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“ 0 death! why art thou feared ? Why do we tbiuk
’Tis such a horrid terror not to be ?
Why, not to be is not to be a wretch ;
Why, not to be is to be like the heav’ns;
Not to be subject to the power of fate:
Oh ! there’s no happiness but not to be.”
Our appreciation places a very meagre estimation upon
the providences of the Divine intelligence. The quality
of mercy is too oflen obscured by the nearness with
which it smites to our own altars. We fasten the ten
drils of our love about an object—cling to it—adore it
more fondly than we adore God—and when He smites
it beyond our human sight, we go down to utter dark
ness and “ illimitable woe,” seeing no tenderness in the
hand that wields the rod. The best religion we enjoy
does not reconcile us to that edictof the Almighty which
sets the seal of death upon the forehead of one honored
and loved among the family. We bow beneath the chas
tening with a hopeless grief which shames out Christian
faith in God’s mercy, and shows how utterly we fail to
appreciate Him who so seldom strikes in anger.
There are times when the dispensation which brings
death (alls upon an object so prepared for it that we
should be willing to yield our woe tor their unutterable
weal. But neither our religion nor our philosophy re
conciles us to the affliction, and we shed our tears and
make lamentation for those who, we are assured by the
divine principle of faith, have gone far beyond the reach
of pain, and while we are beating our hearts against the
prickles of grief, are enjoying the sublime beatitude of
a perfect life through holiness.
To say of Mrs. i-iebecca Gardner that she was the
widow of James T. Gardner ; that she was bom at
Beech Island, S. C., Feb. 26th, 1806; that shedied at
the residence ol her son-in-law, Captain S. A. Verdery,
in Atlanta, May 21st, 1867, would make a very poor re
cord of the beautiful life that has just reached its close.
But there are better things to be written ot her —higher
things—truer things—great things.
Mrs. Gardner connected herself with the Baptist
church in 1831, and ever after lived a pious and devo
tedly Christian life. .She was the mother of ten chil
dren, only three of whom now live to mourn their irre
parable loss. She was a kind and dutiful wife, and a
tender, affectionate and indulgent mother. Her chief
aim was for the happiness and comfort of her children
and friends.
Six of the seven deceased died in early childhood.
The seventh, an idolized son, was killed at the second
battle of Manassas. This blow, in addition to other
troubles that had accumulated upon her, caused her to
look forward to death with perfect resignation, feeling
that to be‘‘absent from the flesh” was to be absent
also from its ills, and be “ present with the Lord,” and
in the full fruition of those excellent virtues which h id
accumulated upon her life to adorn it.
For several years past she has been an invalid, and
for the last twelve or eighteen months confined to her
room—during all of which time she bore the pain ot
suffering with Christian fortitude and a resignation
which took the sting from death. Through al’ she was
good, kind, affectionate, faithful, loving, meek, patient
and every thing which marks the true and exemplary
Christian.
So has passed away a useful and beautiful life. In
all things, she was fashioned after the similitude of Him
who was human that man might be taught the luxury
of doing good
“ Thus lived, thus died she; —never more on her
• Shall sorrow light, or shame.”
CAPTAIN HENRY BRITAIN died in Oglethorpe
county, April7th, 1867, in the 76th year of his age.
He was a native of Virginia, and his parents removed
to this county in the year 1797. He joined the Baptist
church about the year 1814. He was a man of most ex
cellent character; of sterling integrity; warm, genial,
polite, yet stern and unyielding as a Roman in the dis
charge of duty. His virtues as an officer, a citizen, and
a Christian gentleman were striking and impressive, and
at once inspired confidence and made those who came
in contact with him his friends. He belonged to a class
of men who are passing away—men noted for their ele
vation of teeling—for magnanimity, hospitality, liber
ality and charity, and (or all those virtues which con
stitute a gentleman of the old Virginia type. He was a
model citizen. He served in a rifle company in the cam
paign of 1813, and was elec.ed captain of a company
upon his return home. About, the year 1834 he was
elected Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, and continued
in that office until his election as Ordinary on the first
establishment of that office, as Ordinary, he gave sat
isfaction to his fellow-citizens until March, 1861, when
he was attacked with paralysis, of which as a helpless
victim he suffered till the day of his death. With Chris
tian faith and patience, he endured this long confinement
and helplessness, looking unto Him who alone can give
hope and consolation in old age and affliction. Hfs faith
in the Saviour of sinners continued to the end of life’s
weary pilgrimage. One such life and death, as a prac
tical experiment of Christianity, is worth all the books
ever written to prove its divine origin, and ought to si
lence infidelity forever. Mekckr.
Lexington, Ga., May 25, 1867.
JSpwial JMigtous Notices.
Wanted.
From all persons every where, whbse hearts can feel
and whose hands can give, Donations lor the education
of orphan children ; for feeding and clothing the afflic
ted poor; for furnishing religious papers to indigent
Christian ministers; and for sending the gospel to those
who are starving for the bread of life. “He that hath
pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord; and that which
he hath given will He pay him again.” “Believes! thou
this?” “Then take due notice thereof, and govern
yourself accordingly.”
Please address T. B. Cooper, Missionary Agent of the
Southern Baptist Convention, Atlanta, Ga. All funds
will be used as designated without charge.
Papers exchanging with the Index may become help
ers in this good work by giving the above notice a per
manent place in their columns.
Minutes Wanted.
The American Baptist Publication Society desires to
furnish in the Baptist Almanac for 1868, now in prepa
ration, complete statistical tables of the Baptist Associa
tions in the different States and Territories.
To complete the work, the minutes ol the Associa
tions for 1866 of the following States are needed:
Georgia, Alabama,
Louisiana, Arkansas,
North Carolina, Florida,
South Carolina, Mississippi,
Tennessee.
Any one sending the statistics of the States named,
or the minutes of the Associations, will iv t only aid the
Society in this work, but greatly subserve the interests
of the denomination. Address
B. GRIFFITH, Cor. Sec.
American Bap. Pub. Society,
my23--3f 580 Arch street, Philadelphia.
To the Churches of the Second District West
ern Association.
Your next General Meeting was appointed with the
church at LaGrange, Friday before the fifth Sabbath iu
July. It has been discovered, however, that there are
only four Sabbaths in that month. It becomes necessa
ry, therefore, to make a change of the time. To pre
vent misunderstanding and confusion, brethren have
advised me to assume the responsibility in the premises.
I therefore notify you that the General Meeting will con.
vene on Friday before the fourth Sabbath in July. We
would be happy to welcome a full delegation. Breth
ren, pray for a blessing upon your next meeting.
may 23 S. P. CALLA WAY, Pastor.
District Meetings of the Tuskegee Baptist
Association.
The Fourth District, composed of Liberty, Opelika,
Salem, Concord, Philadelphia, Rocky Mount, Crawford,
Union Grove and County Line churches, will hold a
meeting at Liberty Church, commencing at 11 o’clock
on Friday before the fifth Sabbath in June. Bach
church will send as many messengers as they do to the
Association ; and it is earnestly urged upon brethren to
attend, as business of great interest will be before the
meeting. Nathan Aldkidgb,
Salem, Ala., April 15, 1867. Secretary.
District Meetings of the Eufaula Baptist
Association.
Thb Second District, composed of Eufaula, Bear
Creek, Clopton, Oowikee, 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 Paullin, Secretary.
Clayton, Feb. 28, 1867.
QILVER TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S
O SHOES.—They protect the toe from wear, and ar<
highly ornamental. Applied to the most genteel shoes
made. Buy no others. may2-8m
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Atlanta.
First Baptist Church, Walton Street.—Rev. H. C.
Homady, Pastor.
Lord’s Dav services, 10J£ a.m., and 74g p.m.
Weekly Meetings, Wednesday and Friday evenings,
at 7o’clock.
Sunday School at A.M. —A. K. Seago, Sup t.
Second Baptist Church, Washington Street.—Rev
W. T. Brar.tly, D.D., Pastor.
Preaching, Lord’s Day, a.m., and p.m.
Weekly Meeting on Wednesday at p.m.
Sunday School at a.m. —J. J. Toon, Sup’t.
BOARDS— S. B. C.
Domestic and Indian Missions.
Rev. M. T. Sumner, Cor. Sec., Marion, Ala.
Rev. G. T. Wilburn, Agent, 4mericus, Ga.
Foreign Missions, Richmond, Va.
Rev. J. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec., Richmond, Va.
• Rev. T. B. Cooper, Agent, AttkwU, Ga.
Sunday School Board.
Rev. C. C. Bittitig, Cor. Sec., Greenville, S.
Educational.
jgLLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
The exercises ot this School will be resumed the 2d
Monday in Januarv 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 it 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 Fghts. The locality of the place is healthy,
and situated only a mile from Mayfield Depot. For par
ticulars, address REV. .1. W. ELLINGTON, Prin’pal.
References, Faculty Mercer University; Hon. A. H.
Stephens, Crawfordville; W. J. Nothern and Dr. C. P.
Becman, 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, | MRS. J. F. DAGG.
REV. J. F. DAGG, | MRS. BRANTLEV,
PROF. R. T. ASBURY, j MISS 8. J. HILLYER.
Location healthy, instruction thourougb, discipline
parental, and charges reuse nable.
For further particulars, address
Prof. R. T. ASBURY
Novls-2357 Secretary of Faculty.
ERCER UNIVERSITY,
‘ PENFIELD, GEORGIA.
REV. HENRY" FI. TUCKER, D.D.,
President and Professor of Systematic Theology,
and Mental and Moral Philosophy.
Shelton P. Sanford, A.M.,
Professor of Mathematics, Civil Engineering and
Astronomy.
Joseph E. Willet, A.M. M.D.,
Professor of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geol
ogy and Botany.
William G. Woodfin, A.M.,
Professor of Ancient Languages.
Rev. John J. Brantly, D.D.
Professor of Belles Letlresand Modern Languages.
Wm. L. M. Harris, 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, Catsar’s
Commentaries, four books, Virgil’s jEneid, 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 ot
the class which they wish to join. Students not fully
prepared to enterany of the College classes, but yet qual
ified to study with them in certain brauches 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 pi-ice of Tuition for the Fall Term is $25, and for
the Spring Term $35, payable in advance. The next
Spring Term will begin on the 26d 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.
House-Furnishing Goods.
g S. KENDRICK & CO.,
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Carpets, Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Mnttings. 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
Cole <k Boynton.
Orders solicited and promptly filled at as low prices
as any nouse in the South. £
jau 31 —3m.
jp M. RICHARDSON,
WHOLESALE AMD DETAIL
DKALKB IN
Stoves, Grates, Tin Ware, House Furnishing Goods,
Key Stone Building, Whitehall Street.
600 Stoves now in Store 1 Orders Solicited.
Atlanta, Oct. 8. ,
ROBERT FREEMAN & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Fine Black Walnut, Rosewood arid Mahogany
Furniture, Cottage Chamber Sets,
Extension Dining Tables,
Common Furniture.
ALL KINDS <?F FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER.
45 North Second st., between Market and Arch,
PHIL A D EL P HI A.
Jgpr" Goods carefully packed aud shipped with great
care to any part of the country. apl2s-2362
QHAIR & FURNITURE MANUFACTORY.
J. S. PAINE,
SUCCESSOR TO SHEARER A 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 Silting Chairs
made and packed in the best manner for shipping. Cane
and Wood Seat Chairs, and Chamber Furniture made
so as to takedown 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.
Advancements made on consignments of Cotton,
Wool, &c., and the highest market price guaranteed.
apl4 ’67-ly
Clothing.
INTER CLOTHING.
We are selling off our large and fashionable stock of
Winter Clothiug, for men aud 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 bouse
SOMETHING TO SUIT THEM OF SUPERIOR QUALITY,
AT THE LOWEST RATES.
In our Tailoring Department we are prepared to make
up suits at short notice, in the latest fashions and best
manner.
WE ARE DETERMINED TO SELL—CaII and see us.
HERRING & LEYDEN,
Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Nov29-8m
Child’s Delight,
* * Resolution passed by the Baptist Convention of
the State of Georgia at its late session in the city of Co
lumbus :
“ Resolved , That we recommend to the Baptist church
es of Georgia the Child’s Delight, published by S.
Boykin, Macon, Ga., and advise them to take it.” * *
Single copies 50 cents; for 12 or more, 25 cents each.
S. BOYKIN, MacoD, Ga.
Send and obtain a specimen copy gratis. mayff
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Drugs and Medicines, &c.
J. T. JENKINS & CO.,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
CORNER PRYOR AND ALABAMA STREETS.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Novl-6m(2389)
T3EDWINE & FOX,
** WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
JDRT7C3-Q-ISTS,
AND DEALERS IN
PAINTS, OILS, DYE-STUFFS, &c., &c.
Corner Whitehall and Alabama Streets, Atlanta, Ga.
Particular attention paid to filling Prescriptions.
Du. C. L. Rrdwink, '
Amos Fox, late with Ed. Wilder dk Cos., Louisville, Ky.
oct 25 —23 Hi
Insurance.
JOHN C . WHIT NE R,
INSURANCE AGENT ,
Representing the most liberal and substantial Compa
nies, 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 A Co’s
Drug Store, Whitehall 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, Janies C.
Davis, James M. Ball, Cofer A McCalla, F. Corra A Cos.,
It. M. Wall A Cos., Paul Jones, Jr., Massey A Hertv,
Wm. Brolherton, J. S. Yarbrough, Tidwell A Holli
day, F. D. Thurman, L. H. Clarke, John WcMaster, J.
T. Whitehead, T. C. Mayson, King, Hardee A King,
McNauglit, Ormond A Cos., New Era Newspaper Office.
feb‘2l-3m
Commission Merchants.
JgENTLEY, BURTON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
14 db 16 Beaver street,
Between Broad street and Broadway,
Near Bowling Green, NEW YORK.
my‘2 GEO. T. G. WHITE, of Georgia.
JgAYNE, MILLER & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 19 COMMERCE STREET,
(Oue door North of Pratt,) BALTIMORE.
Orders for Grain. Bacon, Lard, Butter, or any articles
out of our line, tilled with promptness and dispatch for
a small commission.
jgf” Special attention given to consignments of cot
tom my2-6m*
J. W. MITCHELL, JNO. W . SHALI.CROSS.
Late Mitchell db Armstrong. jno. m. cook,
t. t. smith, Atlanta, Ga.
JJTTCHELL, SHALLCROSS & CO.,
PROVISION AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Mr. T. T. Smith, ol the firm, will remain in Atlanta,
with his office at the house of Glenn, Carr A 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. jau3l-2351
L. D, C. WOOD. JAS. H. LOW. J. H. LUDWIGBKN.
LOW & LUDWIGSEN,
(Formerlj r Wood & Low—Established in 1848,)
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 kinds of Produce. 1 jan 24—2374
Earthenware, China, &c.
JAMES M . SHAW & CO.,
No. 78 Chatham and 25 Dnane Streets,
NEW YORK.
Importers and Dealers in Earthenware, French
China, Plain and Decorated,
CUT, ENGRAVED AND PLAIN GLASS WARE, AC.
We are now offering, at reduced tricks, our large
stock of Crockery and Glassware, either by the original
package or from the shelves. We would invite all deal
ers to call and examine for themselves. Our goods are
especially adapted for the Southern market.
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