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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. i ■ —— The North British Review. New York: Leotiaid j Scott Publishing Company. Terms, §4 a year; with i Blackwood, or the London, Edinburgh or Westmin f ster Review, #7 ; with these Reviews, sl2; with these | and Blackwood, sls. 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 gal Famine of 1866. 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 | a double sheet. 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. New Advertisements. 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REBECCA GARDNER.— “ 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., DEALERS TN 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 4 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. 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