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show an abiding, heartfelt attachment to this, which‘is a much more noble cause than any merely patriotic one can be? Especially, when none of the great things recorded in the Bible are allowed to crowd out the his tory of the widow’s tw r o mites, the alabaster box and precious ointment, or the clothes made by Dorcas ? Surely, to do good arid to communicate, we should forget not; for, with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Let others cheer the hearts of ministers. Yours truly, I. H. Goss. P. S.—Many kind-hearted females, as well as males, in this locality, too tedious to men tion, aided me and mine during the war, and since, by giving just such things as we needed. 2nd P. S.—ls evil communications corrupt good manners, why may not good ones cor rect evil manners, and correct good ones ? The other day, upon heediug a tap at my door, I met $8.50 —contribution from a young lady, Miss Georgia Forte, skter-in-law to Judge John T. Clarke. How thoughtful! I. H. G. A Proposition to Pastors and S. S. Superin tendents. In a letter recently written to the subscri ber, Mr. R. G. Pardee, the distinguished Sunday school Teacher and Lecturer of New York, proposes, if desirable, to visit some of our Southern cities, during February and March, for the purpose of holding Sunday school meetings, and thereby exciting more interest and enthusiasm in this great work of Sunday schools. Fie suggests that there be a chain of Sun day School Institutes from Richmond to Montgomery, or Mobile. He is willing to come and give us the benefit of his extensive information and experience. For many years he has been the general agent of the Ameri can Sunday School Union. He is probably more thoroughly acquainted with the practi cal workings of the Sunday school, than any man in America. He desires to secure the cooperation and aid of the Pastors and Su perintendents of the various denominations, in the cities which he proposes to visit. Rich mortd has already consented to the arrange ment. She will be the first of the series. It is hoped that the following cities, Charles ton, Augusta, Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, and Montgomery, will accept the proposition. Mr. Pardee only expects that his travelling expenses shall be paid. In his letter, how ever, he says, that, if necessary , he will waive this. Thus, it will be perceived, that little or no expense will be incurred. It is, therefore, earnestly hoped that our Pastors and Super intendents will epter heartily into this ar rangement, and proceed at once to confer with each other as to the best manner of car rying it out. It is suggested that a committee be ap pointed, in each city, to conduct gurrespon dcnce, appoint time, and make ait necessary arrangements. It is thought these meetings would be more interesting and profitable, if practical Sunday school men in our midst were invited to be present and deliver ad dresses, give model lessons, etc., etc. It is hoped that the various committees will take this matter into consideration and act according to their best judgment. Will not Pastors and Superintendents make known their views through the press, so that all can act advisedly ? The undersigned will take pleasure in answering any communica tion, and in giving any information he may possess. All papers friendly to the cause are requested to insert this once or twice, and to notice editorially. T. C. Boykin. Ft. Mitchell, Russell county, Ala. lusintss gfprtiwnt. “Revivals.” —We append a few from business letters of old subscribers, as specimens of the character of letters which are now increasing in number, greatly to our encouragement. We hope and believe that such evidences of regard and liberality will largely increase during the present and future months of the year. Letter from Greensboro, Ga.: “As sir subscription is nearly out, I MUST RENEW FORTHWITH, BECAUSE 1 CANNOT well do without the Index. Please find enclosed,” etc. From Columbus, Ga., Janu ary 6 : “ Enclosed find four dollars—renewal of subscription of Mrs. M. L. 8., accompa nied with our best wishes and sincere desires for the future welfare of the paper f From So cial Circle: “Enclosed is two dollars for I. and B. I cheerfully consent to the proposi tion of “Cos use n ter ” in last Extra. From Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 4: I see from the FIGURES ON MV LAST I. AND 8., THAT THE TIME FuR WHICH 1 HAD PAID EXPIRED SOME TIME since. 1 enclose $2. We must not for one moment think of doing without our (not your) paper. 1 most heartily concur with “ Old Patron,” “ Consenter,” and others, with ref erence to Extras. Other extracts might be added, did space allow. The Sisters —A Liberal Proposition.— In every Baptist church there are intelligent, pious, energetic Christian sisters who are ever alive to every good word and work. In many cases these good sisters are widows with helpless children to educate and other wise provide for. That all such may enjoy the benefits and blessings arising from the weekly religious paper, we will send them the Index and Baptist for one year on the re ceipt of Five subscribers (two of which may be old and three new) with S2O. Will not many of these Christian women give early attention to this matter that we may begin with the new year, and all enjoy the blessings as co-workers in the vineyard of the Master. : — 1 . m Two Papers for the Price of One.—-In dex and Baptist and “Child's Delight," for one year for four dollars. Any of our read ers, either old subscribers or new, wishing to secure the Child's Delight (monthly) for their children, can do so by remitting us four dollars, and both papers will be addressed as the parties may direct. Subscribers renew ing in full for the present year, will give di rections how to address the “Delight," should they avail themselves of the offer. Our “ Alabama Lettei ” received too late fur this week, will appear in our next issue. See advertisements of Furman University and LaGrange Female College. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: ’ ATLANTA, GA., THU RSDAY, JANUARY 9,1868. FersonaL Rev. T. W. Tobey. —The correspondents of brother Tobey, will address him, in future, at Moulton, Alabama, and not at Marion as for merly. Rev. G. W. Weekly, having concluded to remain at Ellaville, Schley county, Ga, his friends will address him accordingly. The address of Mrs. J. S. Mobley, is chang ed from Allentonto Williams’Station, Mobile & G. N. R. R., Alabama. Bro. John A. Boon, having removed from Marshall to Jamestown, Smith county, Texas, requests his friends to address him at the lat ter place. Rev. A. VanHoobe. —The friends of this brother will address him at Murfreesboro, Tenn. Brother V. H. has accepted the pas toral care of the church at Murfreesboro, and located there permanently. Rev. M. B. Hardin, having removed from Union Springs, Alabama, and settled as pastor of the church at Waco, Texas, requests his correspondents to address him at the latter place. - The address of Deacon I. O. McDaniel is changed from Atlanta to A llatoona, (da. Dr. L. D. Favor, from Washington to Centerville, Ga. Rev. T. H. Cooper, from Rehoboth to Washington, Ga. Rev. W. J. Brown, from Huntsville, to Dallas, Texas, via Galveston. The Maryland Farmer. —The January number of the new volume of this valuable agricultural monthly is received, and contains a great variety of matter of real interest to the farmer, planter, and to the household. Among the contents are : Poor Lands in Vir ginia—Work on the Farm—A few words on the Present Condition of Agriculture in the Southern States—Common Errors in Farm ing—Green Manuring and Manures—The Cul ture of the Hop—Grass Culture South— Culture of the Onion—Draining, etc., together with a great variety of articles of Horticul ture, Stock, Poultry, Useful and Domestic Recipes, etc. Published by S. Sands Mills & Cos., Baltimore, Md., at $1.50 per annum. Every firmer who desires to keep up with the progress of the age should subscribe for this excellent magazine. Have our readers forgotten the proposition of brother Ellington? or concluded not to act upon it 1 ? We hope not.,,but that we shall yet rejoice at the rich results which may ac crue from it. B. F. N., Montgomery.—lt affords us pleasure to report that your subscription is paid to 2414. School Calendar, 1868. Mercer University, Penfield, Ga., January 22d. Howard College, Marion, Ala., February 15th. Judson Female Institute, Marion, Ala., February 15th. > Fligh School for Boys, Cave Springs, Janu ary 13th. Monroe Female College, Forsyth, January 13th. Georgia Female College, Madison, January 27th. Meson Male Academy, Lexington, Janua ry 13th. Baptist Female College, Cuthbert, January 13th. Collegiate Institution, Bowdon, January 15th. LaGrange Female College, Ellington High School, Mayfield, January 13th. Male and Female Institute, Stilesboro, Jan uary 20th. ts. Hoc Cylinder Printing Machine for Sale. Book aud Newspaper publishers, or Job Print ers in want of a Power Press, can be accommoda ted at this office. The Press is a “ Single Large Cylinder Printing Machine,” manufactured by Hoe & Cos., and is equal, if not superior to any similar machine, and is now as good as when first made. The Press is No. s—size inside of bearers 31x46 inches, and complete. Price at the manu factory is now $3,550 00, from which a liberal dis count will be made. Address J. J. Toon, Atlanta, Georgia. This splendid printing machine is large enough to print the largest size newspaper, book-form, poster, etc. Book, Pamphlet, or other descriptions of printing, with which brethren and friends, at a distance, may favor the Index office by mail, will be as carefully and tastefully exe cuted as though the orders were personally handed in, and at the lowest possible rates for such work. With good material, compos itors of known practical skill and cultivated taste, failure to give satisfaction, when copy and instructions are full and explicit, is hardly possible. Book-binding, of every variety, executed with neatness and dispatch. Orders solicited. McGuffey’s Spelling Book. —We have a few dozen of this Spelling book—one of the best in use—which we will.close out at $1.60 per dozen. Teachers can not do better than to adopt this book, as there is no better book of the kind published. Brown’s Mental Arithmetic for begin ners, is equal to any in use, and wilL be fur nished at half price— Fifty cents per dozen —by mail 65 cents per dozen. This is the book for the times, and all who will give it a trial will be pleased, we feel assured. ts Orders for the Code, accompanied with the cash, addressed to J. J. Toon, pro prietor of the Franklin Printing House, At lanta, Ga., will be promptly filled. State, in all cases, how the book must be sent—if by mail, enclose 50 cents extra for postage. School Ink, Copy books, Time books, Memorandum books, Ledgers, Journals, Day books, Record books, Blotting pads, Scrap books, furnished at the Index office at the lowest prices. Sunday Schools in want of a question book will find “Primary Bible Questions” admirably adapted to the work for beginners. Send one dol lar and a half, and one dozen copies will be sent by mail. Address J. J. Toon, Atlanta Ga. Pa rents would do well to supply themselves with such helps for the home instruction of their chil dren. , Every description of printing and binding promptly executed, and in the best style. Blank books made to any pattern. Volumes of maga zines bound in handsome style and at low prices. A Word About the Paper. A good paper cannot be made, and sustained, without good friends—friends who love it and seek to widen its circulation, “ for its work’s sake ” in behalf of the cause of Christ. Wherever you see such a paper flourishing, the credit is largely due rather to these friends than to it. And w'hen Christ comes to recognize and repay all labor for His cause, the reward too will be largely theirs. Many of our exchanges have such friends, and are receiving fresh proofs of friendship at their hands. Look among the Methodists, for example. The Western Christian Advocate, the Repository and the Apologist, all published in Cincinnati, report that “ the renewals of subscription, up to December 21st, as compared with the same date last year, show a gain of over one hundred per cent.” The New York Christian Advocate and Journal announces, December 19th, “the reception, thus far,of nearly six tiroes as many new subscribers as had been re ceived at the corresponding date last year." And the Methodist, New York, states that, during the past year, its list was enlarged by an accession of ten thousand names. Now, have we not friends like these, who, while working amid greater embar rassments and therefore not able to do so much, can yet do something, and will do it ? We think we have. We hope to hear from them. But there are Baptist papers that have the same proofs of friendly interest in their welfare. The Watchman and Reflector, Boston, tells us that its 1 issue, for the closing week of 1866 was, in round numbers, 14,000, and for the closing week of 1867, somewhat in excess of 20,000.’ Even with that large increase it says: “ Our earnest appeal to all our brethren and friends —those in the ministry and those in the membership as well, is to yield us now a co-operating hand. We never more than now have stood where we could be so surely braced and cheered on in this great ‘ work of our hands ’ by such co-operative service.” It adds, too: “Al ready, as we desire here to acknowledge, this co operation is being given beyond the past, even.” The Examiner and Chronicle, New York, states that when the present editor became connected with it in June 1855, its circulation was about 9,000; that “throughout the whole period there has been a steady yearly increase, and that the circulation is now nearly three times as large as it was then.” And the remark is most fitly append ed : “ Such an advance was never made by a journal relying upon thoughtful, Christian men for support, that had not the earnest, every-year co operation of such friends as knew how to contrib ute both to its interest and its circulation. The Examiner has always had such co-operation, and the Editor feels an obligation, which it would be difficult for him to express, to the cultivated men and women who have written for the paper, and to the thousands of pastors and laymen who have never failed to promote its circulation.” The Standard, Chicago, combining already the fists of three papers, proposes “ a Graud Rally for 10,000 New Subscribers” and says “Not less than 20,000 is the number at which we now strive.” The striving is not unhopeful; for it says: “We send our paper, in its new form, to its many thou sand readers, this week, with a good degree of confidence that they will appreciate an effort to make the Baptist paper of the North-West equal to the best, in any section. It is our hope that many new friends will be gained to us, and that in the year to come hundreds, and even thousands, will rally to The Standard. Is it, then, too much for the Index & Baptist to ask that its friends will actively interest them selves in meeting its far more moderate expecta tions? Will not pastors canvas for it? Will not deacons? Will not private brethren and sisters ? —The foregoing paragraphs have been written at the suggestion of the Proprietor. Without con sultation with him, the Editor, who has no pecu niary interest in the paper, desires to add a para graph on a subject which has not yet been broached between them. While a poor man, with a large family, and illy able to bear a reduc tion of income, he proposes, if the paper shall need it, to relinquish, for the coming year, Five Hun dred Dollars of salary, as fixed by contract before be left Virginia. lie does tills, because lie knows that the Baptists of Georgia and Alabama need the paper; because having identified himself with them (as he supposes) for life, he feels that, under the pressure of the times, he ought to share the burden of supporting what is a necessity for the churches; and because he hopes that this contri bution (made in the only form his poverty allows) may induce the brethren to work for the paper, with the assurance that it will be kept afloat, if sac rifice and faithful discharge of duty in the Office will suffice for this purpose. The Latest News. Charleston, S. C., Jan. 5. —A passenger train was fired into last night by a party of negroes, between Branchville and Columbia. Nobody was hurt; but to allay public appre hension, General Canby is called on by the press to rigidly prohibit the carrying of con cealed weapons by the blacks and whites. Washington, Jan. 6.—Upson, of Michi gan, introduced a resolution directing the Re construction Committee to inquire into the expediency of authorizing the several Consti tutional Conventions elected under the recon struction acts in the States lately in rebellion, to appoint all the civil officers, whether coun ty or State, in said States, to act temporarily and until the State Constitutions shall be adopted therein, and until officers shall be chosen and qualified to fill said offices ; and for this purpose said Conventions may remove all civil officers now acting in said States, &c. Boutvvell, of Massachusetts, moved to amend the resolution by adding : to instruct the Re construction Committee to inquire into the expediency of authorizing the General of the Army to detail an officer for service in said States; also, to inquire into the expediency of constituting said States each a separate Military District, under the command of the General of the Army ; and also, as to the ex pediency of providing additional legislation to secure the elective Iranchise to all, and also to declare by act of Congress that the Provi sional Governments, set up in said States by order of the acting President, are not Repub lican forms of government. Upson accepted the amendment; and Chandler, of New York, moved to lay the whole subject on the table, which was not agreed to—yeas 28, nays 66. The resolutions were then adopted. Mr. Eldridge offered a resolution of thanks to General Hancock, in accordance with the President’s message. Tabled—Bs to 28. Washburne, of Wisconsin, offered a resolu tion declaring that the House utterly condemus the conduct of Andrew Johnson, acting Presi dent of the United States, for his action in re moving thegallant soldier, Gen. Sheridan, from command of the Fifth Military District; and that the thanks of the House are due to Gen eral Grant for his letter of August last, con demning the act of the acting President for the removal of Secretary Stanton, as well as fur the endorsement of General Sheridan, in relation to aflairs in the State of Texas. Adopted—yeas 82, nays 23. The bill making eight hours a day’s work passed. Washington, Jan. 7.—Mr. Howard’s Stan ton report takes the ground that Stanton fa vored the reconstruction acts, while the Pres ident evinced a disposition to disregard them, and even seize, if possible, the reins of abso lute power. This startling purpose was a part of Johnson’s real ground of difference between the President and Stanton. Stanton had the legal right to refuse resignation. Cir cumstances justified Stanton’s, action. The report combats all of the President’s posi tions, placing the* President in the light of a false accuser, and closes with a resolution that the Senate do not concur in Stanton’s suspen sion. The report impeaches the President’s veracity regarding the New Orleans riots. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 7.—ls nine Repub licans persist, as at present, in refusing to go into the Republican caucus, the Democrats will have the organization Gs the House. In tense excitement prevails. - Providence, R. 1., Jan 7.—The Board of Aldermen refused license for the exhibition of Mrs. Lincoln’s wardrobe. New Orleans, Jan. 7. —The Louisiana State Fair commenced here tp-day, attracting large numbers of strangers.* Two steam plows on exhibition. In the Convention yesterday, Blackburn of fered a series of resolutions providing that warrants of the Convention bear 8 per cent, interest from the date of assembling of the Convention, until they are paid into the State Treasury, making them receivable for all dues to the State, aud prohibiting tax receivers from receiving any warrants other than those issued by the Convention. Cooley opposed, on the ground of illegality of the proposed measure, and offered a sub stitute providing that tax receivers pay into the Treasury the identical funds collected. Both referred to a committee of three, who reported to-day in favor of Cooley’s substi tute, which was adopted after a stormy de bate. In the debate to-day, one member was asked for his opinion as to the constitutionality of the reconstruction laws, and gave it as his in dividual opinion that they were unconstitu tional, and offered to quote Stevens to the same effect. Washington, Jan. 7.—The House bill for expediting bounty pay meats authorizes the employment of 22 additional clerks in the Second Auditor’s office. * Short Cabinet session Iso-day—Grant and Seward absent. Grant and Sherman hada protracted inter view at the War Office. J Wilson’s bill, presented-.todaj**'Vacates the offices of Governor, Secretary of State, Trea surer, Comptroller, and Surveyor General es Georgia. Secretary Seward was before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, regarding the acquisition of territory. Schenck stated in Congress that there are four hundred thousand barrels of whisky in bond, on which tax is due to The amount of forty thousand. Revenue to-day, $630,000. The public debt has increased during the month nearly seven millions. It is said that the President will assign Gen. Granger to the sub-District of Alabama. Augusta, Ga., Jan. 7.—Foster Blodgett, postmaster, has been suspended. G. W. Summers, appointed special agent, takes charge of the Augusta office. A petition is being circulated among the citizens for signature, which will be presented to General Meade, asking for the removal of Blodgett, as Military Mayor of Augusta. Richmond, Jan. 7. —In the Convention, the first section of the Bill of Rights, declaring all men by nature equally free, independent, &c., was adopted. Washington, Jan. 7.—ln the House to day, special revenue commissioner Welles’ report submitted, and the bill expediting the payment of bounties resumed. Amendment, referring claims of negro sol diers to the Freedmen’s Bureau for examina tion, was adopted and the bill passed. A bill for the sale of ironclads passed. The Election CorAmittee reported in favor of swearing in Trimble, from Kentucky. The joint resolution for the sale of the Chattanooga Rolling Mill property was re ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs. A bill preventing whisky tax fraud was in troduced. It forbids th§ withdrawal of spir its from bond under a uf circumstances until the full tax is paid. Passed. The House went into Committee of the Whole, when Carey spoke in favor of paying the debt in legal tender,^ Adjourned. In the Senate to-day Sumner introduced a bill abolishing-the Eastern and extending the jurisdiction of the Western District Court over Texas. Wilson introduced a bill vacating certain offices in Georgia, and authorizing the Con vention to fill them. Ordered to be printed. An unsatisfactory discussion, as to whether the bill passed before recess abolishing color distinction in the District of Columbia was law, arose. The matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The cotton question was resumed, and after a long argument and numberless amendments, a bill was passed to the following effect: The tax is suspended on cotton during 1868, grown that year. This suspension is not to be construed to prevent the regular levy of the tax after 1868. The duty on new cotton imported into the United States from April Ist, 1868, to April Ist, 1869, is suspended. The bill goes to the House for concurrence. Negro Suffrage in California.—Gov ernor Haight, in his inaugural, says the pro priety of admitting the blacks to suffrage be longs to each State to determine for itself. Had Congress been able to control this sub ject, both negro and Chinese suffrage would probably have been forced upon the people of California against the will of the majority. Ignorance of the effects of such legislation would have inflicted upon us evils actually in tolerable. So far as California is concerned, the people of this State have expressed their opposition both to negro and Chinese suffrage. The Job Printing Department connected with the office of the Index and Baptist, is as complete as any in the South, and all or ders for Book, Pamphlet, or any other de scription of work, will be promptly and neat ly executed. Material of the best quality, new type of the latest styles, presses of re cent invention, and compositors of unsur passed taste and skill, always ready to execute work. Charges as low as such work can possibly be done. Book-Binding and Ruling of every descrip tion done in the neatest and most substantial style. Groceries and Provisions—Wholesale. BAGGlNG—Kentucky. $ yard SOO 25 @ 00 India yard 25 @ 28 BACON—Sugar Cured Hams..lb 22 @ 25 Plain Hauls. %1b 20 @ 22 Conntry Sides %tb 00 @ 17 Western Sides lb 18 @ BULK MEATS—CIear sides.. lb 14X@ Clear Kib...H lb 00 @ 14 Shoulders....%l lb 11%@ Hams .%j lb 16 @ 17 BLACK PEPPER %} 88 @ 45 BLUE STONE tt> .... 15 @ 20 BEANS 3ji bushel BROOMS doz 8 50 @5 00 BUCKETS doz 8 50 @4 00 BUTTE It—Country Sib.... 30 @ 35 BUCKWHEAT FLOUR %S lb 6 @ 8 CANDY—Assorted slb 24 @ 26 Stick s!b 25 @ 28 CANDLES— Paraffine. $Tb 37 @ 40 Star ...$ lb 21 @ 28 Tallow & Tb CHEESE § fl> 16 @ 20 CIGAES m 12 00 @6O 00 Havana. m 80 00 @l5O 00 COFFEE—Java lb 40 @ 42 Rio Wlb 24 @ 28 COPPERAS ij@ ft 6 @ 7 COTTON CARDS ® doz 9 00 (oHO 00 COTTON THREAD SSJ bunch 1 50 @ 1 60 FEATHERS Mlb 50 @ 75 FLOUR—Family bbl 00 00 @l4 00 Fancy fjbhl..: 00 00 @ls 00 Superfine...; fi bbl 11 00 @llsO HERRINGS S box 1 10 @ INDIGO, sp... Tb 160 @ 175 LARD ft, 15 @ 17 LEAD slb 9 @ 11 LE ATHER—501e........... 1b.......... 85 @ 40 Northern tanned.sl lb 82 @ 40 Upper '#) lb 50 @ 70 Calf Skins. $ doz..„ 60 00 @7O 00 French doz -...70 00 @75 00 LIME bushel 50 @ HYDRAULIC CEMENT.. . 16 bbl 6 00 @ MACKEREL bbl 25 00 @27 00 Do kit 3 75 @4 50 MADDER $ MOLASSES « ! Sorghum. % i NAILS * 1 OlL—Kerosene. ff Linseed, raw | Machine '... ] Tanner’s ; ONIONS RICE f ROPE—Hemp fi Cotton %) ’ RAISINS $ SALT—Virginia Liverpool SHOT $ SOAP—Northern % Atlanta SODA ....W SNUFF W STARCH $ SUGAR—Brown 39 Coffee $ Crushed %) SARDINES—X box 3£ X box TEAS—Gunpowder. Green $ : Black $$ ' TOBACCO—Common .. 1 % Medium .fi Prime W TWlNE—Wrapping f VINEGAR 1 , Country Produce. The following prices are paid by our merchants for produce from wagons: APPLES—Green Dried ffl BUTTER m BEESWAX « CORN •» CHICKENS f! EGOS . < FODDER 3*) HlDES—Green 3$ Dry 38 HAY 39 MEAL 39 OATS 39 PEACHES—PeaIed 38 Uu pealed 38 PEAS $ Table fi PEANUTS POTATOES—Sweet %) Irish 3$ TALLOW $ WHEAT 1 Staple Dry Goods. Country dealers can have their orders filled by our mer chants at the following rates: X BROWN SHIRTING * X BROWN SHIRTING. $1 4-4 BROWN SHIRTING ] Bleached 39 % OSNABURGS $ HEAVY DRILLING $ DELAINES ' FLANNEL—Iied and White Shaker. Cotton 39 JEAN S—Kentucky 39 TWEEDS $ SATINETS $ PRINTS W BLANKETS APRON CHECKS $ SPOOL THREAD—Coates’... $ Common. %) WOOL HATS.: $ Financial. The following? are the rates paid by our brokers during the week for Georgia and Alabama bank hills: GEORGIA. Buying Georgia R. R. & B. Cos., 9S Marine Bank of Georgia... 98 Bank of Fulton 40 Bank of Empire State 22 Augusta Ins. & B. Cos 7 City Bank of Augusta . ... 33 Manufacturers B’k of Macon 20 North-Western Bank 2 Merchants and Planters.... 3 Planters Bank 15 Bank of Columbus ft Central K. R. Bank 97 Bank of Middle Georgia ... 88 Bank of Athens 50 Bank of Aagusta 60 Union Bank of Augusta . 5 Augusta Savings Bank 15 Timber Cutters Bank 2 Bank of Savannah 48 Bank of the State 10 Bank of Commerce 5 Mechanics Bank I ALABAMA. Bank of Mobile 95 Eastern Bank of Alabama.. 50 Bank of Selma lo Commercial Bank 5 Bank of Montgomery 80 Buying Central Bank 2 Northern Bank 35 Southern Bank 95 SOUTH CAROLINA. Union Bank 70 Bank of Chester 8 Bank of the State, old 10 Bank of Charleston 19 Exchange Bank 7 Merchants (Cheraw) 7 Bank of Georgetown 8 Planters Bank 8 Planters and Mechanics ... 15 Peoples Bank 35 Bank of Newberry 25 Bank ot Hamburg 12 South-Western It. R. Bank. 20 Farmers and Exchange ... 1 Bank of Camden 15 Bank of South Carolina 6 State Bank 8 Commercial Bank 2 NORTH CAROLINA. Bank of Cape Fear 23 Bank of Wilmington 15 Bank of the State 40 All other Nortn Carolina Banks 65 to 97 per cent, discount. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK—Buying at X discount selling at par. GOLD.—Buying at 85, selling at BT. SILVER. —Buying at 28, selling at 83. GOLD BULLION.—Buying at $1.15@120 $ pennyweight. GOLD DUST.—Buying at $1.00@1.10 ;>ennywelght. gpienml SPARKS—SHROPSHIRE.—Married, on the 26th December, at the Rome Baptist church, by Rev. A. P. Woodfin, Mr. Thomas C. Sparks and Miss E. Fannie Shropshire. HILLYER—HOLLOWAY.—Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, in Clay county, Ga., on the 17th of December, by Rev. Thomas Muse, Mr. S. G. Hillyer, jr.,of Cotton Hill, Ga., and Miss Leila T. Holloway. ©toitrarg. Obituaries containing onehundred words will be publish ed in the Inedx & Baptist gratis; after that a charge will be made at two cents per word. Thus persons may know in advance exactly what the expense will be, and can forward the cash tcith the obituary. JOHNSON.—Died, in Heard county, Ga,, Dec. 2Qth, 1867, sister Johnson, wife of Judge Berry D. Johnson, and daughter of Eld. Sylvanus ®bson. She was born in Wilkes county, Ga., in 1807. In the death of sister Johnson, a mother in Israel has fallen, one of the brightest ornaments of the church is removed, and the entire community has lost a most estimable woman. In dying she was calm and resigned, “ leaning upon her beloved.” “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” Pastob. METHYINE.—Died, in Twiggs county, Ga., the 6th of November, ’67, Mr. Wm. Methvine, aged 60 years, 8 months and 5 days. During his first illness he hesitated about his accep tance with God, but as his dissolution approached he was heard to exclaim, “thank the Lord for that." Brother Methvine was a consistent member of "the church 17 years, prayed in his family to the day of his death, and requested his wife to continue it when he was gone. He then called his children to him, gave them good ad vine, bid them good by, requesting them to meet him in heaven. Then he beckoned for his companion to come, and as she stood by his bed, he raised his hands, with one upon her shoulder, and said (with a look never to be forgotten,) “ Samantha, good-by. If I could take you all with me, I would be content.” So the good man passed away, leaving a loving companion and four children, his little church, and a number of friends to to mourn their loss, but their loss is his eternal gain. Pastor. New Advertisements. JpURMAN UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, S. C. 1868. The Spring Term of this will open the 15th of February, and close the 30th of June. EXPENSES. Collegiate Courses, $25 to SSB, (cur.) I , , Preparatory Courses, S2O to $32, (cur.) j 1 aavance - Boarding in private families permonth, sls to $lB (cur.) For Catalogue address jan9-4w JNO. F. LANNEAU, Sec. of Faculty. FEMALE COLLEGE, LaGRANGE, GEORGLA. The Spring Term of this Institution, consisting of five and a half months, will commence the last Wednes day in January inst. The Faculty is composed of eight first class Teachers. Board for Spring Term, SIOO. Lights and washing extra. Tuition, S6O per annum. In Music, S6O. Use of Piano, per annum, $7. For Catalogues containing particulars, address jan9-6w* I. F. COX, President. Chil d’s Delight. PUBLISHED MONTHLY, AT MACON, GA. By S. Boykin, is the very best BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL PAPER In the country. It is twice as large as the other Sunday School papers, is handsomely illustrated, printed on fine paper, and always full of elegant stories that delight and benefit the young. It is a Baptist Sunday School paper, intended to ben efit both teacher and sch'olar, and aid the Sunday School cause. Many good writers write for THE CHILD'S DELIGHT. All Baptist Sunday Schools should subscribe for THE CHILD'S DELIGHT. Every Baptist family should take THE CHILD'S DELIGHT. No pains will be spared to increase the excellence of THE CHILD'S DELIGHT. 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The regular exercises of this Institution will lie *£< sumed on Wednesday, the first day of January, with a full corps of able and experienced Every department will be complete. The course of study will be the same ns that formerly pursued. The rates of tuition will be from S2O to S3O per session of five months. Good boarding from sls to sl7 per month. For further information, apply to decs-8t D. H. SELPH, President. R . VAN NO R M AN’S ENGLLSH AND FRENCH FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, No. 5 West 38 Street, New York, Will be open after the Summer vacation, Sept. 26. For full information, see circular. Address, as above* REV. D. C. VAN NORMAN, LL.D., jyll-25t* Principal. JJIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS, GAVE 8P RING. HEARN SCHOOL FOR 1868. The exercises of this Institution will begin on Monday January 13th, 1868. The instruction wifi be thorough; the discipline kind, but firm. Such direction will be given to the studies of pupils as will best fit them for a collegiate course, or, if preferred, for immedinte entrance into business life. There will be instruction and daily practice in Vocal Music, without extra charge. Rates of tuition will be S2O, S3O, and S4O each, for the Prima ry, Intermediate, and higher departments. P. J. ™£ S ° N ’ I Instru ctors. James Sanders, Sec. Board Trustees. novl4-7t. "Q-NIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. FACULTY. A. A. Lipscomb, D.D., Chancellor And Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory. ' c “ P. H. Mell, D.D., Vice Chancellor and Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy. Wm. Rutherford, A.M., Professor of Mathematics. Wm. Henry Waddell, A.M., Professor of Ancient Languages. Wm. L. Jones, M.D., Professor of Natural Sciences and Agriculture. Wm. Leroy Brown, A.M., Professor of Natural Phi losophy and Astronomy. L. H. Charbonnier, A.M., Professor of Civil Engin eering. Wm. L. Mitchell, A.M., Professor of Law. Benj. T. Hunter, A.M., President of University High School. The Annual Session comprises about ten months of instruction. It is divided into two terms, viz: First Term from first Wednesday in September to 15th of December, and Second Term from Isth January to first Wednesday in August, which is Commencement Day. Besides the established College curriculum of four ears, there is a “ College of English Literature, Science and Modern Languages,” of three years or less, wherein students may elect such studies as have more especial reference to the active duties of life; “A School of Civil Engineering,” which a student may enter without attention to other branches; a first class “ High School,” wherein students are prepared for the University, and a “Law School,” in constant opera tion, at which a student may receive a diploma, which will entitle him to plead and practice law in all the Courts of Georgia. The necessary expenses of a stu dent are about $325 per annum. 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MARTIN, Proprietor. D. N. Martin and J. T. Scott, Editors. Terms: —s3 per y»ar in advance. Devoted to South, eru Conservatism, News, Agriculture, Miscellany, Edu cation, and the Markets. A tine medium for advertisers having a large circulation iu a good country. TSAAC S. JONES & CO., (Successors to McNeal & Jones,) 34 S. Calvert Street, Baltimore, dealers in MACHINERY OILS, COAL OIL, KEROSENE, Axle Grease, Alcohol, Benzine, Spirits Turpentine, etc. decl2-3m NOTICE, NOTICE. Prof. Wm. T. Freeman desires to procure a position ns a Classical Teacher. Mr. Freeman is a graduate of Mercer University, and a thorough scholar. He will give any references, both for morality and scholarship, that may be desired. Address him at Newnan, Ga. decs-st* Blank books, of every description, made to order, and ruled to any pattern desired. Newspapers, Magazines and Music bound, and old books re-bound. Apply at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. Circulars, bill-heads, letter-heads Envelopes, Cards. Cheeks, Notes, Drafts, Receipt Books, furnished, equal to the best, at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. rpAX FI FAS—ONLY ONE DOLLAR J- per hundred ! For sale at the FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE. Educational. -|\Z}~ ERCER U NIVERBITY. SPRING TERM , 1808. ' The next. Term of this Institution will open on the r4th Wednesday in January, 1868, and will close on the second Wednesday in July. Tuition for the Term, SBS. Board, including washing, lodging, fuel, and lights, about $25 per month. For further particulars, apply to Rev. H. H. Tucker,,D.D., President, or to JOSEPH E. WILLET, Secretary of the Faculty. Penfield, Ga., Dec. 16, 1867. deel9-12w Q.EORGIA FEMALE COLLEGE, MADISON, GEORGIA. In view of the financ'd condition of the country, the rates of tuition contained in the Circular lately issued, will be modified, as follows: Preparatory Department, per quarter $ 8 00 College Department, per quarter 15 00 Languages, each,per quarter 8 00 Music, per quarter 12 55 Incidentals, per quarter 1 00 Use of Piano, per quarter. 1 00 Where two or more pupils are entered from the same family, a further reduction of ten per cent, will be made in the library department. Exercises resumed January 27th, 1868. I.'R. BRANHAM, President. Madison, Ga., Dec. 19, 1867. dccl9-7w Baptist feUale college —or— SOUTH- WESTERN GEORGIA , CUTHBERT. FACULTY: Rev. T. H. Stout, Rev. J. L. Underwood, Miss Hattie Platt; Prof. B. F. Clark, Vocal and Instrumental Music. The Spring Term will commence on Monday, January 13th, 1888, and close on Wednesday, July Ist. The Fall Term will commence Monday, August 21st, 1868, and close Friday, Dec. 18th. Tuition, S3O, SSO, S6O, per scholastic year. Music, S6O; Use of Instrument, $5; Incidental Expenses, $5; French or German, each, S3O; Drawing and Painting, S4O; Board, $lB per month, exclusive of washing. Expenses, half payable in advance. For further particulars, see circular, or address T. H. STOUT, President, decl9-6w * Cuthbert, Georgia. FEMALE COLLEGE, FORSYTII, GEORGIA. Rev. S. G. Hillyeb, D.D., Mental and Moral Science. R. T. Asbcey, A.M., Mathematics. Rev. W. J. Morcock, A.M., French Literature. Rev. J. F. Dago, A.M., Natural Science. Mrs. J. F. Dagg, Music, Drawing, Painting, etc. Spring Term will open January 18, 1868, and close July Ist. Fall Term will open August 3d, 1868, and close November 13th. Tuition in the regularjclasses, S3O, SSO, and S6O per scholastic year. Music, S6O; Use of Instrument, $10: French, S3O; Drnwing and Painting, S4O; Incidental Expenses, $2. Board, exclusive of washing and lights, $l6O per scholastic year. Unless by special contract, payments will be required in advance. When charges are made for less than one Term, ten per cent, extra will be assessed on the time of attendance. For further particulars, address 8. G. HILLYER, President, deos-2t Or R. T. ASBURY, Sec. of Faculty. "OOWDON COLLEGIATE INSTITU TION. BOWDON, CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA. Maj. JNO. M. RICHARDSON, President. The next term of this Institution will begin on Wednesday, 15th January, 1868, and continue six months. The departments of instruction are English, Mathe matical, Engineering, Commercial or Book-Keeping, and that of Languages. The course is thorough and extensive, and ycung men can here acquire a good busi ness and practical education, at less cost, perhaps, than elsewhere in the State. This Institution has been selected by the State as one of the five schools at which to educate disabled soldiers for teachers. Those entitled to the benefits of this act, and who wish to avail themselves of its provisions, should make immediate application, bringing certicales from a physician and some county officer. Bowdon is remarkable for its good health, pure at mosphere, and delightful water. No temptations to extravagance are found. No liquor is retailed in the place; and, by an act of the Legislature, any person who furnishes a student with intoxicating drinks may be irtdhsted in the Superior Court and fined one hundred dollars. Bowdon offers superior advantages to those seek'Og a home with a view to educational fa cdities. It is situated near the line of the Savannah, Griffin, and RgTth Alabama Railroad, now in oourse of construction; In a region containing fine mineral re sources ; where lands are cheap, water-power and tim ber abundant; provisions usually plentiful and at moderate prices; and in the midst of a white popula tion, moral, frugal, and industrious. TUITION FOR SPRING TERM, 1868. SIX MONTMB. • Collegiate Department, in advance SBO 00 Engineering Department, in advance 36 00 Commercial Department, in advance 86 00 Board, in private families, at sl2 to sls per month. Damages and incidental expenses charged to students. Hacks leave Newnan (the nearest railroad station) for Bowdon, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. NOTICE TO TEACHERS. A Professor in the Department of Languages and Belles Lettres is needed. Address Maj. Richardson at Fort Valley, Ga., until January, 1868; afterwards, at Bowdon. W. T. COLQUITT, decs-8t Secretary B. T. ESON MALE ACADEMY, LEXINGTON, GEORGIA. The exercises of this long-established Institution will be resumed ihe second Monday in January next. From siteral years’ experience in teaching, by in creased,interest to his duties in the school-room, and special watchfulness oyer the morals of his pupils, the Principal trusts that his past success in the discipline and advancement of his boys, will be some guarantee to the future. RATES OF TUITION PER QUARTER. Primary Classes $ 6 00 Intermediate Classes 8 00 Higher English Studies 10 00 Languages and Higher Mathematics 12 50 Incidental Expenses, per quarter 50 Boys prepared for any class in College, and those wishing an education qualifying them to enter earlier into active business, can pursue studies adapted to that course. Board can be obtained on reasonable terms, and by early application, a few boarders will be taken by the Principal. Board and tuition payable quarterly. For further in formation address TH.OS. B. MOSS, Principal, decl2-6w Lexington, Georgia. gHELBY INSTITUTE: A FAMILY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, Columbiana, Alabama, By Rev. E. B. TEAGUE, and SISTERS. Studies: —Spelling, Reading, Penmanship, Grammar, Composition, History, English Literature, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Physiology and Hygiene, Latin, French, Domestic Economy, Music, Vocal and Instrumental. The Academic year will consist of two terms, one of 24, and one of 16 weeks; the former beginning 2d Wednesday in January, tbe latter Ist Monday in Sep tember. Expenses payable to tbe end of the term in advance, term of 24 WEEKS. Tuition, Advanced Department. |24 00 Tuition, Academic Department 18 00 Tuition, Primary Department.. 12 00 Latin or French, each 12 00 Music on Piano 24 00 Use of Instrument 3 00 Vocal Music, gratuitous. Board, including washing 80 00 TERM OF 16 WEEKS. Tuition, Advanced Department 1..51fl 00 Tuition, Academic Department 12 00 Tuition, Primary Department 8 00 Latin or French, eacn 8 00 Music on Piano 16 00 Use of Instrument 2 00 Vocal Music, gratuitous. Board, including washing 60 00 Books and Stationery at the expense of the pupil, tor which a deposit must be made, in case of non-resi dents. Boarders will furnish their own lights and tow els. Non-resident pupils will be required to board in the Institute. Provisions, at current prices, may, by agreement, be paid in lieu of money. The Proprietor having purchased commodious build ings and grounds, at the above place, proposes estab lishing a permanent select school. The number of pu pils received into the boarding department, will be limited; and patrons will, therefore,do well to commu nicate with the Principal promptly. The grounds Connected with thejmildings are ample for purposes of exercise, and secldjpd from public observation. The rooms are well ventilated, and provided with open fire places. The town of Columbiana is easy of access from all parts of the country, being seventy miles above Sel ma, and six miles above Shelby Springs, on the Ala bama and Tennessee Railroad. N . B.: Address the Proprietor at Tuskegee, Ala., until 80th December; thereafter, at Columbiana, or H*n. A. A. Sterrett, Columbiana. dec 12-6 w JJLLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. The exercises of this School will be resumed the 2d Monday in January next. All the advantages of a thugt - ough and practical English and Classical education W«1 b««fforded. Weekly lectures on the Sciences, Arts, An ci**t and Modern History, and kiDdred 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 atteud Subbath School. Instruction in Fftmch if desired. Charges invariably in advance. For first session $160; f r 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. J. W. ELLINGTON, Prin’pul. References, Faculty Mercer University; Hon. A. H. Stephens, Crawlordville; W. J. Nothern and Dr. C. P. Beeman, Mt. Zion, Georgia. Mayfield, Warren County, Georgia, [oov 22— Ij. 7