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Jftiaqllatucus department.
BY THE PBOPBIETOB.
To Corbkspoxdents. —We beg the brethren generally
to furnish us with news from the churches—ordinations,
pastoral changes, revivals—every thing, in fact, which
enters into the current history of the denomination.
Such intelligence is always thankfully received and
punlished promptly.
of any character, to insure an in
sertion in the issue of the current week, must reach us
by Monday. Let all of our friends bear this in mind.
Our readers are offered the pleasure of
free communication with sundry good parties,
through the advertising columns of the Index
this week. We beg that they will not over
look any of them.
The very best material—cards, paper, en
velopes—has been provided for wedding cards.
Type of the latest styles in readiness for such
work.
Magazines bound in a neat and durable
style at Index Book-Bindery. Charges mod
erate. Preserve your magazines and pam
phlets, by having them boynd, for your fam
ilies.
Schedules Changed. — Georgia R. R. —
Train from Augusta arrives in Atlanta at 5:30
p.m., instead of 7 p.m., as heretofore. No
other change. W. <& A. R. R. (State.) —
Trains leave for Chattanooga at 8:15 a.m., and
5:50 p.m.
Wet Blankets. —To receive, on six morn
ings in succession, from the post-office, twenty
pretty, fat-looking letters, and after opening
the entire batch, the aggregate proceeds in
cash amounts to the enormous sum of fifty
cents. If these are not “extinguishers” to
an ambitious, zealous and anxious publisher,
where can they be found'?
Personals. Etc. —Rev. T. B. Cooper pro
poses to devote the few weeks’ vacation from
school-room duties, to soliciting, at various
points, subscribers for several valuable books.
We trust that ample success will attend his
efforts. The works offered by him commend
themselves to the patronage of all who may
see them. Brother Cooper will also receive
and forward subscriptions to this paper.
Hope our friends will tax him heavily in
Index service.
Rev. J. S. Murrow, missionary of the Re
hoboth Association to the Choctaw Indians,
in company with his bride—Mrs. J. H. Mur
row—was with us on Tuesday. We were
pleased to see our brother in such fine health
and spirits. Mrs. M— is acquainted with
the toils and sacrifices of missionary life in
the West, having labored several years in
that field, previous to the war. They left on
the afternoon train for Ah-to-ka, C. N. We
regret to state that the health of little Henry,
son of one of our red brethren, is but little
improved by his visit among us. We found
him anxious to return to the home of his
father in the far-off West.
Rev. C. A. Stanton, one of our most zeal
ous and successful preachers in the Tuskegee
Association, and its present Moderator, pro
poses to leave, soon, for North-Western
Texas, in company with about one hundred
others, the majority of whom are his per
sonal friends and church members. We but
echo the sentiments of many of our Alabama
readers in giving expression to our deep re
grets that our brother has determined to
leave us, and wend his way to new fields.
Kind wishes and prayers of many will follow
him.
R. M. L, Verona—Amount set apart for
dues paid to 2401, or Out. 21, ’O9, balance
for renewal from 24G1 to 2511, or Oct. 21,
1870.
Fosters, Ala.— On the 13th of August
last, the account of J. L. S. F. was credited
by 83 00, which extended the time to 2488,
or May, 1870.
Rev. W. A. Parks, Agent of the American
Bible Society for Georgia, requests Life Di
rectors and Life Members of the Society, who
desire the Annual Report and Bible Society
Record . to furnish him with their post office
address, at Ncwnan, Ga.
Rev. J. A. Shivers, pastor of the Black
Springs churches, Baldwin county, expects to
remove to Mayfield the first of January,
though he will continue to serve one or more
of his former churches. Brother S— is fully
aroused to the great importance of a more
general circulation of the Index among his
congregations, and is bending his energies to
that desirable end. You cannot be too earn
est in the work, brother S—. Success attend
you.
Rev. M. H. Sanders will accept the kind
est regards of the Index for recent favors.
Your paper is not discontinued, though it
failed to reach you. Back numbers mailed.
Due the Index, at your office, by four breth
ren, $1125. Rather too heavy a draw on
Index liberality.
Transfers. —Mrs. B. F. Hendon from
Newbern to Marion.—Mrs. A. A. Echols
from Marietta to Savannah.—Miss M. Cald
well from Pcnfield to Bairds town. —Dr. G.
F. Buchanan from Cuthbert to Americus.—-
Capt. E. C. Perry from Columbus to Glenn
villo.
Cash Premiums. —On the first of January
next, the Scientific American enters upon its
twenty-fifth year; and in its issue of Decem
ber 4th, offers fourteen hundred dollars as
cash prizes, for subscribers, beginning with
S3OO for the largest, and decends in amount
to S2O for the fifteenth list in size, which may
be sent by the 10th of February next.
Messrs. Munn & Cos., Publishers, New York.
Subscription $3 a year.
Oglethorpe College will be removed to
Atlanta provided a specified amount is raised
by the c'ty.
Model Manuscript. Not to disparage
the performances of others, but to express oujj
admiration at the very perfect and beautiful
manuscript of the. Minutes of the Eufaula As
sociation, of which our brother, Rev. James
Stratton Paullin, is Clerk, do we refer to the
subject. Everything is arranged in system
atic order, and the reports are all copied in a
clear, legible hand. Os the tens of thousands
of copies of Minutes printed at this office du
ring the past eight years, never have we seen
such records more beautifully prepared.
With such manuscript errors may rightly be
oharged to the printer. Bro. P— will please
accept our thanks for his model work, as ours
is greatly facilitated thereby.
The distance, -from Atlanta to St. Joseph,
Mo., is 955 miles; to Omaha, 1,057 miles; to
Nebraska City, 1,045; to San Francisco,
3,015.
THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: ATLANTA, GA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1869.
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times ready to perform it. The first is awell
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associated with only four, consequently its
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stantly in motion during the ten working
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At the funeral of George Peabody, which
took place at Westminster Abbey, London,
on the 12th of November, a ballad was sold
through the streets, of which the following
was the first verse :
Oh. mourn ye British sons of toil,
And weep ye daughters too ;
A noble heart of boundless wealth
Hath passed away from you.
The last piece sung on the occasion, was, a3
related by the London correspondent of the
New York Tribune, performed “ with a true
feeling."’ It was the music of Handel, and
the singers seemed to feel, and so made the
people feel, the soft and pathetic cheerfulness
of the closing passages:
His body is buried in peace,
But his name liveth evermore,
Col. Lewis ami tho State Fair.
We re produce the following letter from
Col. M. A. Cooper, with the unqualified en
dorsement of the Index and Baptist:
“ Glen Holly,” Ga., Nov. 24, 1869.
Editor of Atlanta Constitution —Dear Sir :
In your editorial notice of my call at your
office, on the 23d instant, you must have
clearly misunderstood me, since you say that
1 “ urged that the public be not hasty in pass
ing judgdinent upon Col. D. W. Lewis, Su
perintendent of the Agricultural Society.”
The object of my call was, to express to
you the opinion that injustice had been done
to Col. Lewis by the severe and harsh strict
ures and charges of inefficiency, etc., made in
the local colums of your paper. My object
was also to suggest to you the justice and
propriety of, at least, modifying your local
columns in these respects. It did not occur
to me, nor did I feel called upon, as a friend
of Col. Lewis, to “ urge the public not to be
hasty in passing judgment upon him.”
I intended to say to you that I thought
there was some misunderstanding of the sub
ject, on the part of those who charged the
confusion and trouble manifested at the open
ing of the late Fair at Macon, to the alleged
inefficiency of the Secretary. I said also to
you that, being present on that occasion, and
having been, from the beginning of the society,
intimately connected with the administration
of its affairs at all times, 1 felt prepared to
think that the Secretary, Col. Lewis, at the
late Fair, was not responsible for the great
confusion and the lack of a proper disposi
tion of affairs; that when properly examined
and inquired isto, it might be placed to the
account of inexperience on the part of many,
with whom the responsibility rested. I said,
with reference to the charge of using his posi
tion, as Secretary, to promote his interest as
a business man, if there was anything in it,
the facts, 1 thought, might vindicate his honor.
In reply to this, you accorded to Mr. Lewis,
as you have done in your editorial, your high
appreciation of his character, after many year’s
acquaintance.
After the foregoing correction, permit me
to add in conclusion, that I have known Mr.
LewFs from infancy; I have been with him
from the foundation of this Society, in 1847,
as a co-laborer. He has been at all times on
hand, without fee or reward, or personal in
terest to serve; one of the most constant,
zealous, enthusiastic, untiring men who have
engaged in this enterprise. Most of the time
he has acted as one of the Executive Commit
tee and Secretary of the Society. Up to this
date his record has been right. The war sus
pended the Society, He was one of the first
to resuscitate it. His intelligent and well
formed opinions, as to locating the JFair at
Atlanta, were well known and freely ex
pressed. He is incapable now, by any sub
terfuge, of counteracting those settled onvic
tions, whether his business relations shall be
in Macon or Atlanta, Whatever he may
have agreed to, in regard to the location of
his office, if within his power to execute, will
be performed. If engaged in a business which
might be promoted by an ultimate consign
ment of any or all articles exhibited at the
Fair, and by him to be sold for the benefit of
the contributor, the strictest honor could not
forbid it. since he placed himself in this re
spect at the command of all who might com
pete, giving to all equal benefits. If, as be
tween him and rival concerns in business, his
position as Secretary should procure to him
an advantage, it is one which all might com
pete for, and when attained, all might, with
propriety, use. To attain it, Col. Lewis, the
present incumbent, has served a probation of
twenty-two years. If, therefore, devotion to
the cause and fidelity*to its interests, can avail
him, he is entitled to it.
I remain very respectfully, your
Obedient servant,
Mark A. Cooper.
Two little sons of Mr. Hill, of Greenville,
Ga., aged respectively 10 and 12 years, have
made, this year, one heavy bale ot cotton,
without losing an hour from the school room.
Noble boys.
Premiums Awarded at the Georgia State
Pair.
The Committee on Essays award the pre
miums to the following gentlemen :
To Elbert W. Peabody, of Columbus, Ga.,
for the best essay on cotton culture, a silver
cup worth $lO.
To John C. Ragsdale, DeKalb county, Ga.,
for the best essay on corn culture, a silver
cup worth $lO.
Francis Fontaine, Columbus, for the best
essay on the labor question, a silver cup
worth $lO.
To D. B. Lumsden, Macon, Ga., for the
best essay on deep plowing, a silver cup
worth $lO.
To E. Steadman, Covington, Ga., for the
best essay on the relations existing between
the mechanic and manufacturing interests of
the South and that of agriculture, a silver
cup worth $lO.
Os the essays on the policy planters should
pursue to protect themselves against the com
bination of speculators and capitalists, we
consider that of Henry Quigg to be the best,
but we do not consider that any of the essays
offered are sufficiently meritorious to author
ize us to award the prize.
A special premium of a silver cup worth
twenty dollars, is awarded by a special com
mittee to James O’Bried, fora beautiful mar
ble vase, with flowers in marble.
HORTICULTURE.
Hacknor & Malony, Savannah, largest and
most useful collection of garden seeds, first
premium.
S. I. Gusein, Macon, largest and best vari
ety of garden vegetables, first premium.
For specimen second crop early rose and
Goodrich potatoes, perfected by deep and
thorough culture, we recommend a special
extra premium.
P. J. Berksmans, Augusta, first, best and
greatest variety of green-house plants, first
premium. And an extra premium as some
little compensation lor his trouble and ex
pense in the transportation of his plants.
MUSICAL PERFORMERS.
Miss Ida Feuchtwanger,- of Macon, Ga.,
best student of college as a musical perform
er of superior merit, cup, S2O.
The Committee recommend a premium to
Miss Kate Turner, aged 8 years, for skillful
playing.
CANNED FRUITS.
Mrs. S. I. Gustin, Macon, Ga., best and
largest variety of canned fruits and vegeta
bles, silver pitcher, $25.
Mrs. S. A. Reese, Americus, Ga., best jar
canned fruits, plate, $3.
HOME DEPARTMENT.
Stewart & Austin, Rome, best samples of
rolls, $2.
Mrs. Cynthia Mined, Houston county, Ga ,
best sample light bread, sl.
Mrs. -I. K. Willis, Washington county, Ga.,
best sponge cake, $2.
Mrs. Bowdre, Macon, Ga., best samples of
pickles, $2.
Mrs. S. I. Gustin, Macon, Ga., best samples
of jelly, $2.
Mrs. H. D. Capers, Eatonton, Ga., best
collection of preserves, $5.
Mrs. Hamilton, Columbia oounty, Ga.,
best box dried figs, $5.
Mrs. Felton, Marshallville, best and largest
exhibition of jellies, pickles, jams, catsups,
syrups, etc., made and exhibited by one indi
vidual, $45.
Mrs. Felton, Marshallville, best dried
peaches, $3.
J. Jones, Milledgeville, best domestic wine,
premium recommended.
Mrs. S. I. Gustin, Macon, best sample of
canned fruit, premium recommended.
Mrs. Eden Taylor, Monroe county, Ga.,
best ten pounds butter, $lO.
Committee recommended a premium to
Mr. Crutchfield for a very superior lot of
butter from Tennessee. *
For very best cane syrup, medal recom
mended to Benjamiu H. Finney, Jones coun
ty, Ga.
Mrs. S. I. Gustin, Macon, Ga., best fruit
cake, $3. „
Complimentary notice to T. W. Ward, for
specimen of muscat wine.
Complimentary notice to A. C. Cook,
Covington, Ga., for superior native grape
wine.
Complimentary notice to Mrs. E. Fryer,
Forsyth, Ga., for beautiful specimen of pre
serves and jellies.
Complimentary notice to Mrs. Branham, of
Houston county, and Mrs. Gustin, of M con,
for exhibition of fresh butter.
Complimentary notice to J. B. Dozier, of
Columbus, Ga., for a very superior wine,
(Scuppernong.)
Mrs. H. D. Austin, Rome, Ga., a compli
mentary notice for a very superior article of
domestic wine.
Complimentary notice to Mrs. George
Fish, Oglethorpe, for a very beautiful lot of
canned fruits and pickles.
Mrs. Geo. Fish, Oglethorpe, Ga., best lot
of catsup, $5.
Complimentary notice to Mrs. Charles Col
lins, Macon, for a beautiful specimen of jel
lies and preserves.
Complimentary notice to B. H. Napier,
Macon, for a sample of domestic wine.
Complimentary notice to J. L. Moultrie,
Macon, for lot of beautiful butter.
Complimentary notice to John Noreross,
Atlanta, for valuable specimens of wine—
Virginia grape and Ives’ seedlings.
Complimentary notice to J. H. Furman,
Milledgevilie, for specimens of Scupper
nong and Muscadine wine—very superior
wine.
Complimentary notice to Mrs. M. A. Ham
ilton, Columbia county, for fine specimens of
wine, jelly and raspberry syrup.
STONE, MARBLE AND MINERALS.
H. R. Brown, Macon, Ga., best marble
mantle, $lO.
Henry Stephens, Milledgevilie, Ga., lot of
fire brick, $5.
Noble & Cos., Rome, Ga., most interesting
collection of minerals and fossils, $lO.
Mark A. Cooper, best collection of miner- ‘
als from Polk county, presented by Carters
ville and Van Wert Railroad, $lO.
M. H. Cutter, Bibb county, greatest va
riety of wood—9l specimens prepared as re
quired, $lO.
The following are worthy of commenda
tion, and Committee recommend diploma or
medals be awarded to each :
1. Willis Bobo, Rome, Ga., three samples
Georgia marble.
2. A. A. Willet, agent for W. A. Christ
ian, Americus, Ga., box of wood from Web
ster county—o 9 varieties.
3. Dr. M. F. Stevenson, Hall county, one
lot superior minerals.
4. George Peacock, Selma, Ala , specimen
pig iron, hot blast.
5. Noble <b Cos., Rome, Ga., best specimen
pig iron and manufactured car -wheels, to
which we would direct special attention, as
worthy the highest commendation as Georgia
manufactures.
O. Will. L. Miller, North Carolina, one
specimen gold quartz, one specimen Asbes
tos, and two sheets Mica, superior.
7. Geo. H. Waring, Bartow county, mar
ble slab, Georgia production.
FRUIT TREES.
P. J. Bercksman9, Augusta, Ga.* largest
collection of seedling apple trees, pitcher,
S2O; largest collection of grafted peach trees,
S2O ; largest and best collection of pear trees,
S2O; greatest variety and best collection of
strawberry plants, $5.
D. D. Holland, for Lagg <Si Dadlinger, for
fine variety of apple trees, Committee rec
ommend a premium of $lO.
W. K. Nelson, Augusta, for a fine variety
of apple trees the Committee recommend a
premium of $lO.
HEDGE PLANTS.
3. D. Lumsden, Macon, largest collection
of hedge plants, Georgia raised, pitcher,
S2O.
The above and foregoing is a correct return
and transcript of the premium lists of the
Georgia State Fair, as returned to this office
by the chairman of the respective commit
tees. Other sheets will be handed you as
rapidly as they can be copied.
L. Harrington,
Chief Clerk Secretary's Office, Georgia
State Agricultural Fair.
NEWS ITEMS —GENERAL.
Col. J. B. G. Kennedy, of Montgomery,
Ala., is dead.
Thirty-seven marriages took piaoe in Lou
isville, Ky., last week.
The defalcations of paymaster W. G. Mar
cy are estimated at $140,000.
The Alabama State Fair, just closed at
Montgomery, was a decided success.
Tne mail contract between the United
States and France, expires with this year.
No new contract pending.
The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical
Fair will be held at on the Ist, 2d,
and 3d inst.
i •
The large tobacco house of A. L. & G.
Robinson, Louisville, Kv., has suspended.
Liabilities upwards of $175,000.
There are 1,420 hands and $2,390,000 cap
ital employed in the book and newspaper
publishing business of Cincinnat'.
A son of Gen. J. C. Breckenridge is to
marry the daughter of ex-Senator Johnson,
of Arkansas, now of Washington City.
It is stated that Gen. Spinner will shortly
i resign his position as U. S Treasurer. Rea
sons given : age and failing health.
Supreme Court. —The December term of
the Supreme Court commences on Monday
next —224 cases on the docket.
The corporation Attorney of Washington
City decides that a negro girl is entitled to
retain her seat in a white school.
The elections on the Constitution and for
State officers, commenced in Mississippi and
Texas on Monday, and will close on Friday.
Ex President Davis receives $15,000 per
annum as President of the Carolina Life In
surance Company—headquarters, Memphis.
Rumors of another Cuban expedition fit
ting out at Philadelphia are prevalent, and
members of the Junta said to be exceedingly
busy.
Senator Sumner is preparing a bill for
funding the public debt, which will be pre
sented early in the coming session of Con
gress.
The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel was
presented with large, ripe and luscious straw
berries —fresh from the.vines —on the 27th
ultimo.
Tne “State Survivor’s Association,” of S.
C., was organized on the 18th instant, at
Charleston, with Gen. Wade Hampton as
President.
Mr. Magee, a Democratic member of the
Alabama Legislature, was expelled from that
body, on the 26th ult. Cause, ineligible un
der the 14th Amendment.*
Water-packed cotton, purchased in Ral
eigh, N. C., and shipped to New York, has
found its way back to the original packer in
a rotten condition.
A bill providing for the removal of the
capital of Alabama from its present location
was introduced in the Legislature of that
State last week. It elicited much discussion,
but finally was voted down.
Illness of ITon. R. L. McW t horter. —We
regret to learn ot the sudden and dangerous
illness of Speaker McWhorter. He was at
tacked by apoplexy, but hopes are entertain
ed of his early recovery.
Mr. Daniel C. Sellers, of Camden, Wilcox
county, Ala., died at his residence in that
town, on the 19th ult. He was greatly en
deared to his countrymen, because of his
spotless character and shining Chrisiian vir
tues. He was in his 40ih year.
S. & N. Alabama R. R. Co.—The stock
holders of this road held their annual meet
ing at Montgomery, Ala., on the 27th ult.
The following gentlemen were elected the
Board of Directors for the ensuing year: F.
M. Gilmer, Jr., President; Josiah Morris,
W. G. Farley, J. P. Stow, H. P. Lee, Tho.
O. Glasscock, E. C. Hannon, W. J. Bibb, E.
Harrison, Bolling Hall, Jno. Tanner. Luke
Pryor and Z. Freeman.
Notice !—John McKenzie Jackson : If you
are yet living, and this should come to your
notice, come home immediately, or write to
me. Your brother, Richard H., died recently,
and I am left entirely aloDe in my feeble old
age. I last heard from you in 1800, when
you were with Col. John R. Baylor’s regi
ment, on the Texas frontier.
Your mother, Rachel F. Jackson,
Clarksville, Texas.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
For Dr. Dago's Book, by T. J. Burney, Tr.,
from Rev. S. Boykin, $10; Rev. M. B. Wharton,
$10; Rev. B. F. Tharp, $lO. S3O.
receipts for the index.
Rev C H Stillwell, 2515; J Bray, 2505 ; Rev J
H Oliphant, 2516 ; Dr J N Obphant, 2516 ; Capt
M A Brown, 2516; W R Wrenn, 2516; J Rog
ers, 2516; Mrs J N T Jones, 2516; Mrs M A
Sanford, 2517; W H Thomas, 2516; Mrs CS
Stewart, 2510; A J Girdy, 2§>lo; W D Weaver,
2466; E S Shepard, 2489; JE G Terrell, 2480 ;
T A Gibbs, 2491.
Uptcncal.
MURROW—DAVIDSON.—Married, on Monday,
the 15th November, 1869, in Savannah, Ga., by Rev.
S. Landrum, D.D., Rev. J. S. Murrow, missionary to
the Choctaw Indians, and Miss J. H. Davidson, of
Scotland.
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Obituaries containing ten lines will be inserted in
the Index & Baptist free of charge. After that a charge
of twenty cents a line will be made.
pg* Persons sending obituaries must provide for the
payment of the excess beyond the lines published gratis
MARCILLARS ANDREWS.—Departed this life.
Oct. 21th, 1869, Mrs. Marcillars Andrews, at the
..house of Nathan Pait, in Warren county, Ga. Sister
Andrews was born January 25th, 1794. and was mar
ried to Nicholas Andrews, August 18th, 1813. She
joined the Baptist church at Horeb, the 7th of April,
1827, and was baptized the next day, by Joseph Rob
erts. At the time of her death she was 75 years, 8
months and 29 days old. Her example was that of
a consistent* Christian. Though, from age, she
could not attend church regular, yet, on the comj
munion days, when the saints met around the table
of her Lord, she, if possible, was found among them.
The writer of this short notice was once her pastor,
and can testify of the deep interest she felt in the
church. It was my privilege to sit by her bed
and hear her last words. She was ready and waiting
as a faithful servant. She died as she lived, in faith
in the Lord. Peace to her ashes. T. J. Veazey.
Sunday School Books.
F. M. Haygood, Macon, Ga., Keeps on hand a full
supply of Baptist S. S. books, and can fill orders for
religions books generally.
AGENCIES.
Persons having business with Rev. W. C.
Wilkes, Agent of Mercer University, should ad
dress him at Montezuma, Ga. ts.
Mercer University.
The friends of this Institution, and the public at
large, are hereby notified that the Rev. Wm. C.
Wilkes is the duly appointed agent to take subscrip
tions to aid in further endowing Mercer University.
Our brother is commended to the favorable consider
ation of all upon whom he may call.
D. E. BUTLER,
Pres’t Board Trustees, Mercer University,
Madison..Sej>t. UiA, 1869.—ts
WANTS.
TO THE CHURCHES. —I am going into the field
as a General Evangelist,-clothed only with the au
thority of the church of which lam a member. Any
church wishing me to spend one, two, or three days
with it, will please communicate with me as soon as
possible, at Island Home, via Dadeville, or at We
tumpka. GEO. E. BREWER,
> 2467—2470—1 t
TO CHURCHES INTERESTED.—A minister of
the Baptist denomination, expecting, during the com
iug year, to reside in Macon county, and having a
“pare Sabbath in each month, would be pleased to
hear from churches within convenient distances, with
reference to au engagement. Those interested can
address DR. W. H. RICE,
2467-lt Marshallville, Ga.
School Wanted.
A Virginian, who has been for nearly fifteen years
Instructor in the Departments of Ancient Languages
and Mathematics in Literary Institutions of the high
est grade, wishes to' obtain a similar situation in a
first class Institution, or he would conduct a Classic
cal and Mathematical School in some pleasant and
healthy neighborhood. His mode of instruction will
be the same as that pursued at the University of Vir
ginia. Address, smting number of students, salary,
Ac., Pbof.E. H.TOMKIES,
Ocala, Marion county, East Florida.
2466—24f7-2t
Wanted.
A Southern Baptist brother to take charge, Febru
ary Ist, 1870, of a Preparatory School, as Principal
Experience in teaching is a requisite. The position
is a desirable one. Address, stating qualifications,
&c.. &e., NOAH K. DAVIS,
2466—2409-41 Russellville, Ky.
Situation Wanted. —A lady, a graduate of a first
class Female College, who has had much experience,
and whom I can most cordially recommend, desires
an eligible situation as a teacher. Schools in want
of the services of such a lady, will please address
me. giving particular information of the kind of ser
vice they desire, and the remuneration they can offer.
P. H. MELL,
2466—2467-21 Athens, Ga.
SI,OOO To $1,500
for Agents, both male and female, to introduce and
sell the Genuine New Improved Common Sense Fam
ily Sewing Machine. Price S2O only, and fully war
ranted for five years:- It will perform all the work
of family sewing, from Swiss muslin to Beaver cloth,
as nicely and as rapidly as any other machine. It
has established its reputation as a home necessity
wherever introduced. It will stitch, hem, fell, tuck,
plete, cord, bind, braid and embroider beautifully,
and the durability of its work is not surpassed by any
machine, whether high or low priced. For circulars
and terms to Agents, address G. M. NEELY,
Manufacturers’ Agent South, Montgomery, Ala.
2463-2475-1-31
W A NTE D—AGENTS,
$75 ™ S2OO Sr'S
oui the Southern States the Genuine Improved
Common-sense Family Sewing machine. This Ma
chine will Stitch, Ilem, Fell, Tuck, Quill, Bind, Braid,
and Embroider in a most superior manner. Price
only slß,|iully warranted for five years. We wilt pay
$1,01)0 for any machine that will sew a stronger, more
beautiful, and more elastic seam than ours. It makes
the Elastic Lock-Stitch. Every second stitch can bo
cut, and still the cloth cannot be pulle.d apart without
tearing it. We pay agents from $75 to S2OO per month
and expenses, or a commission from which twice
that amount can be made. Address
S. M. TOLIVER & CO.,
2462- 2488 —2st. Franklin, Ky.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
gOWDON COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION,
BOWDON, CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA.
The Spring Term will open Thursday, 20th Janua
ry, 1870, and will continue six months.
Tuition and Ineidenal fee, in ad vance...... .$32.
Board, including Atel, washing and lights, can be
had at sl2 to sls per month, payable monthly in ad
vance. Students who "mess" find that their expen
ses do not exceed $6 per month.
Bowdon is famous for its good health, pure atmos
phere, excellent water and freedom from induce
ments to extravagance and dissipation.
The course of instruction in Languages, Mathe
matics, Book-Keeping, Engineering, etc., is thorough
and practical.
Bowdon is easily reached by stage from Newnan,
Ga., on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each
week.
For any other information, or for Catalogues, ad
dress MAJ. JNO. M. RICHARDSON, Pres’t,
Or REV. F. H. M. HENDERSON, Sec. B. T.
2467—2472
QHAP EL H IL L HIGH SCHOOL,
CHAPEL HILL CAMPBELL COUNTY, GA.
Corps of Preceptors. —Elder George R. Moor,
Principal; A. S. Atkirson, Professor of Mathematics ;
Elder A. B. Mitchell. Professor of Ancient Languages,
and M. Edwards, Instructor in the Primary and
Preparatory Departments.
Sessions.—Spring Term will begin January 10th,
and close July 20th, 1870. Fall Term will begin
August 22nd, and close November 28th, 1870.
Tuition Fees.— Spring Term, (6J months,) Primary
Department, sl3 ; Fall Term, (3J months.) $7; Inci
dentals, $2. Total, $22. Spring Term, )GJ months.)
Preparatory Department, sl9 50; Fall Term. (31
months.) $lO 50 ; Incidentals, $2. Total. $32. Spring
Term. (61 months,) High School Course, $29 25;
Fall Term, (31 months,) sls 75; Incidentals, $2. To
tal, $47.
Board —At the Institution, including lodging,
sl2 50 per month; in good families near the school
room, $lO per month. No students registered until
terms are complied with. Ours is truly a healthy
locality, w th good society, where the pupils will be
free from temptations to vice so frequently seen in
some of our towns and cities. We earnestly solicit
a generous public to give our Institution a liberal
patronage. For further information, address
GEORGE R. MOOR, Principal,
2467—2479-l3t Chapel Hill, Georgia.
Q LAYTON HIGH SCHOOL,
JONESBORO , GA.
The Spring Session of this School will open on the
second Monday in January, under tho control of an
able corps of Teachers. Accessibility, health, thor
oughness and economy recommend this School to the
public.
Tuition. —For Primary Class, (six months,) sl2;
for Intermediate Class, (six months.) $18; for Ad
vanced Class, (six months,) S3O; for Board, sls per
month; Music, $5 per month. For further particu
lars, address the Principal, and send for Circular.
' W. A. MELSON, Principal.
Dectmbtr I*/, 1869. 2467-2479-131*
jgINGHAM SCHOOL,
MEBANE VILLE, N. C.
The Spring Term of 1870 opens January 12th. The
Course of Instruction is Classical, Mathematical
and Commercial; adapted to fitting boys for College
or for business. For Circular, address
2467- 2471-61 COL. WM. BINGHAM.
MISCELLANEOUS.
QOTTON SEED.
DICKSON’S IMPROVED PROLIFIC COTTON
SELD, selected. For sale by
F. W. SIMS & CO.,
2465—2479—1 Gt Savannah, Georgia.
NURSERIES.
ATLANTA , GEORGIA.
HARDEN, COLE & CO., Proprietors.
We have for sale this Season, a large Stock of
FRUIT TREES, GRAPE VINES, SMALL FRUITS,
Roses and Ornamental Trees and Shrubbery,
All of which has been tested, and are adap'ed to the
Southern climate.
Catalogues sent tree to applicants. Address
HARDEN, COLE & CO.,
2464 —2480-17 t Atlanta, Georgia.
QLD ESTABLISHED TROY BELL FOUNDRY.
TROY, N. Y.—(Established 1852,) a large assort
ment of Church, Academy, Fire Alarm, and other
Bells constantly on hand and made to order. Large
illustrated Catalogues sent free upon application to
2449-2470-221 JONES & CO , Troy, N. Y.
JJR 1 0.l w 1 H 11' BBgBS
All kinds of law blanks, printed at
short notioe and in good style, at the
FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE.
Entered according to Act of Cougress in the year 1807, by
Morris Bernhardt, in the Clerk’s Office of the District
Court of the United States, for the Middle District of
Alabama.
UNITED STATES HOTEL,
ATLANTA, GA.,
LADIES’ ENTRANCE, FIRST FLOOR.
OFFICE, NO. 34.
MORRIS BERNHARDT,
OPTICIAN,
Recently of New York, offers those who are suffering
from weak and defective sight, his
ENTERED ACCORDING
TO ACT OF CONGRESS
IN THE YEARIB6BBV
DR. M. BERNHARDT. IN
THECLERkS OFFICE OFTHE
DISTRICT COURT OFTHE
UNITED STATES OF THE
EA3TERN DISTRICT or
PENNSYLVANIA.
AND
\k_ v
CRYSTAL
TRADE MARK.
GLASS SFEOTA LES
Superior to any other in use—constructed in accord
ance with the science and philosophy of nature, in tho
peculiar form of
A CONCAVE CONVEX ELLIPSIS,
Admirably adapted to the organs of sight, and perfectly
natural to the eye, affording altogether the best artifi
cial help to the human vision ever invented. Used
oulv by
MORRIS BERN ELL 2,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL
MANUFACTURER.
THE ADVANTAGES of those Spectacles over all
others, are:
1. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PERFECT EASE
for any length of time at one sitting, giving astonish
itig clearness of vision, by candle or any other artificial
light, comfort to tho spectacle wearer hitherto un
known.
2. HOW TO SELECT GLASSE3. It requires pro
fessional guidance even when a good article is offered.
Dr. Bernhardt not only has the best Glasses that cun be
found in the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives indispensable advice as to the proper selec
tion of them.
8. WHEN THE EYES ACHE OR PAIN through the
action of u bright light, such as is reflected from the
show, sunny weather, white paper, and in reading, wri
ting, sewing, or vivid_ colored bodies, these lenses, by
aoltening the rays, effect a most agreeable sensation,
and give great relief.
4. THESE SPECTACLES ARE SCIENTIFICALLY
adjusted to every case of defective sight, with unerring
accuracy, whether arising from age, strain, over work,
or premature decay, by Morris Bernhardt, on anew
and exact principle, entirely his own, which bus seldom
failed to be correct.
5. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF PUBLIC PRAC
tice, adjusting spectacles to patients under evi ry uspect
of defective vision, as well as experience iu an extensive
and long estabiisbed business in his Optical Stores,
both here and in Europe, M. Bernhardt considers it a
sufficient guarantee ot his ability to supply such glasses
aa are best calculated for the assistance of imperfect
sight.
6. M. BERNHARDT, to signalize himself from
the host of pretenders in his profession, with pride
submits for inspection copies of testimonials he has
received from medical gentlemen of the most un
questionable respectability and talent in America;
also, a number of certificates from well-known gen
tlemen of distinction who have used his spectacles,
the originals of all which he will be happy to show to
those who may request it; The use of a»y of the
following names or certificates hereunto affixed, with
out an actual possession of the same, would be a
complete forgery, a capital offence, punishable by
State imprisonment.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS from
Medical Gentlemen, Professors of the highest Op
thalmic talent in Atlanta, Ga., and in the Union.
Atlanta, (la., Nov. 2, 1809.
I have examined carefully and with much interest,
a collection ot Glasses for the relief of impaired vis
ion, submitted to me by Prof. Bernhardt, an Optician.
In adap'atton to the end proposed, as well as in ele
gant workmanship, they are very superior, and de
serving the patronage of whomsoever may unfortu
nately require their use. H. V. M. MILLER, M.D.
We fully concur in the above opinion of Dr. Miller.
JOHN M. JOHNSON, M. D.
JAS. F. ALEXANDER, M.D.
Atlanta, Ga., Nor. 8, 1869.
It affords me pleasure to state that I have carefully
examined Prof Benrhardt’s collection of Glasses for
the eyes, and from his explanation of the manner in
which he adapts them to imperfect eyes, I am fully
satisfied that he thoroughly comprehends the science
of Optics, and that he is practically eminently skill
ful in the adaptation of instruments for the relief of
all forms of imperfect vision within the scope of re
lief without an operation.
I am confirmed, in opinion of the Profess
or’s merits of the testimony of the most reliable and
prominent medical men in various cities of the Uni
ted States, I most cheerfully commend him to all with
whom my opinion may have any weight.
J. P. LOGAN, M.D.
Atlanta, Nov. 8, 1869.
We have examined Prol. Bernhardt’s beautiful and
extensive collection of Glasses for the relief of im
paired vision, and believe them to be the best adapt
ed to the ends for which they are intended than any
we have ever seen, and further believe that the Pro
fessor is an accomplished Optician.
D. C. O’KEEFE. M. D.
JAS. M. BARBER, M.D.
Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 8, 1869.
Prof. M. Bernhardt has furnished me with a pair of
Concave Lens which suit my case exactly. From
personal experience, I can cordially advise all
persons whose natural vision requires thb supple
ments of art, to avail themselves of the Professor’s
skill. He has exhibited to me recommendations from
eminent Physicians and Ministers, with many of
whom lam personally acquainted. Ho is evidently
an Optician who understands his business.
W. T. BRANTLY,
Pastor 2nd Baptist church.
1 most cordially concur in the numerous testimo
nials I have seen touching the excellency of Dr.
Bernhardt as an Optician, and most free'y commend
those who are in need of aid in his line to apply to
him. Ido this in some measure from my own expe
rience. I regard Dr. Bernhardt as an accomplished
Optician, and a gentleman deserving patronage.
JOHN S. WILSON, D. D.
Pastor Ist Pres church, Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta, Nov. 2, ISG9.
I fully concur in the opinion of Rev. J. 8. Wilson,
D.D., in the above certificate.
W. M. CRUMLY,
Pastor of Trinity M. E. church, South.
Atlanta, Nov. 3, 1869.
To the above testimonials I cheerfully add ray
name. R. W. FULLER,
Pastor of Ist Baptist church, Atlanta.
Xashvllle, April 27, 1807.
The difference between Dr. Bernhardt and most
Opticians is, accotding to my observation, that while
they pretend to more than they know, he knows more
of his business than he professes.
W. K. BOWLIN, M.D.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen at
M. Bernhardt’s office, from the most reliable and well
known gentlemen of the United States, among whom
are:
JAMES L. ORR, Ex-Governor of S. C.
HORATIO SEYMOUR, Ex-Governor of N. Y.
R. M. PATTON, Ex-Governor of Alabama.
JONATHAN WORTH, Ex-Governor ol N C
R. E. FENTON, Ex-Governor of N. Y.
A. G. CURTIN, Ex-Governor of Penn.
R. B. HAYS, Governor of Ohio.
O. P. MORTON, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
ALEX. RAMSEY, Ex-Governor of Minn.
HENRY A. SWIFT, Ex-Governor of Minn.
RICHARD YATES, Ex-Governor of Illinois.
OFFICE HOURS FROM 9 A. M. TO 6 P. M.
CONSULTATION FREE.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
N. B.— Owing to engagemepis elsewhere, Dr. Bern
hardt will be able to remain hero but a short time
only.
I EMPLOY NO PEDDLERS.
2464—2467-41
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOSEPH A. ANSLEY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Americus, Georgia.
Will attend promptly to professional bus'ness, In
the Courts of South-Western Georgia, and in the
United States Court' at Savannah. 2481 —2485-25 t
J. W. Lathuop. J. L. V'arbes. H. W. Dbksiow.
JW. LATHROP 00.,
COTTON FACTORS,
COMMISSION & FORWARDING MERCHANTS,
No. 94 Bay Street.
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
BAGGING AND ROPE, OR IRON TIBB, ad
vanced on crops. Liberal cash advances made on
consignments for sale in Savannah, or on shipment to
reliable correspondents in Liverpool, New York,
Philadelphia or Baltimore. 2451—2475-25 t
r. W. SIMS. J. F. WHUATON. H. 8. BttOWN.
JP W. SIMS 00..
COTTON FACTORS
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCNANTS,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Consignments solicited: Remittances madepromptly
Advances of Provisions, Bagging, Ties and Rope mad
to persons sending us Cotton for sale,
24MJ-2474-251.
J. J. Peakce. D. E. Butleh. Cuas. A. Pkaace.
J. J. PEARCE, BUTLER & CO.,
WAREHOUSE
AND
Commission Mercliants,
JACKSON STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
STORK AND SELL COTTON AND OTHER PRODUCE.
Cash Advances, Bagging, Rope, Ties and Family
Supplies furnished Customers as usual.
2456—24C5-131
W. C. GRiv. \V’. A. Bedell W. 11. Hughes.
Q.RAY, BEDELL & HUGHES,
WAREHOUSE
AND
Commission Merchants,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA,
Continue the Factorage and Storage business, at
their old stand. Prompt altenlio.i given to consign
ments, and liberal advances made.
Columbus , Sept. 10,1869. 2450—2480-20 t
jyjARSIIALL J. CLARKE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Atlanta, Greorgia.
Will practice in the Courts of the Atlanta Circuit,
and in the United States District Court for the North
ern District of Georgia.
Offick over Ga. National Bank, Ala. Street.
2454 -2504.
.■■.ig.jg.iß , .., ,j... li x-M ii, ,i, earns.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
gOLLINS INSTITUTE,
BOTETOURT SPRINGS, VA.
J. A. TURNER, A.M. Modern Languages and En
glish.
P. B. AMBLER, A.8., Ancient Languages and Nat
ural Science.
CIIAS. L. COCKE, A.M., Mathematics.
CHAS S. WEBER, Theory and Practice ofMusio.
MISS MARY EEVLYN HILL, Normal Department.
MISS SALLY L. COCKE, Languages, (Assistant.)
MISS SALLIE MAYS, Vocal and Instrumental Mu
sic.
MISS LEILA V. COCKE, Music and Mathematics,
(Assistant).
MBS. H. R. MoVEIGH, Matron.
MRS. N. J. IIARMON, Matron.
MISS SALLY B. RYLAND, Governess.
MRS. SUSANNA V. COCKE, Head of Family.
This Institute, for young ladies, is beautifully situ
ated in the great Valley of Virginia, and, of course , en
joys the advantages of a salubrious climate through
out the seasons, a mountain atinostphere and natural
scenery, at once beautiful and sublime It is fully
equipped for the comfortable accommodation and suc
cessful training of 160 girls. The sessions open about
the Ist of October, and close the last of June. Pupils
are received at any time, both during the sessions and
vacations, and parents who wish their daughters to
remain throughout the year, have the privilige of
boarding at the Institute with them, during Vacation.
The place is a delightful summer residence, and su
perior mineral waters, of several varieties, are at
hand. The board and tuition is $250 —Music $50 —
payments! n three equal instalments, in advance. For
further particulars, apply to the Superintendent, Bo
tetourt Springs. Roanoke county, Virginia.
CHAS. L. COCKE, Superintendent.
REFERENCES :
The Faculty of the University of Virginia (S. Mau
pin, Chairman).
The Faculty of Richmond College, Virginia, (B. Pur
year, Chairman).
The Faculty ofGreenville Seminary, South Carolina
(Dr. B. Manly, Chairman).
Rev. Dr. Burrows, Rev. Dr. Jeter, Rev. Dr. Dickin
son. Rev. Dr. Curry, of Richmond, Virginia; Rev.
Dr. Shaver, and A. K. Seago, Esq., of Atlanta, Geor
gia ; G. W. Tarleton, Thos. St. John, Lloyd Bowers
and Rev. A. B. Wnodfin, Mobile, Alabama ; Dr. A. A.
Yates and C. W. Hayward, Esq., New Orleans, La.
2462-2467-61.
JJJOUNT ZION SELECT SCHOOL,
MOUNT ZION, GEORGIA.
Washington College, Gen. Lee, President, has con
ferred upon this School the Scholarship for this State.
“ The student who may prove the best scholar on
Competitive Examination, will be entitled to one
year’s tuition and College charges, free of expense—
money equivalent, one hundred dollars.” The Rec
tor of the School will confer upon the young man
who may prove second, a half scholarship in Wash
ington College. Students will be prepared for any
Class in any College, or for Business. Expenses re
duced to $320 per scholastic year. The School is re
commended by the officers of some of the best Uni
versities at the South.
dec6-yr W. J. NORTHEN, Rector.
BOOKS, PERIODICALS, ETC.
JJ' REE TO BOOK AGENTS.
We will send a handsome Prospectus of our New
Illustrated Family Bible to any Book Agent, free of
charge. Address,
NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO.,
2465—2476-12 t Atlanta, Georgia.
1870.] thb [Vol. 85.
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for $2.00.
MRS. MARY G. CLARKE, Editor.
GREAT INDUCEMENT. —To all new subscri
bers sending $2 before the Ist of December next, will
receive the Oclober, November and December num
bers of the present year frkk.
NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE UP CLUBS.
Agents wanted in every Church and Community,
to whom cash will be paid if desired. Here is em
ployment for Good Women. Also for ministers and
students, indeed, for any one who desires to do good.
Send at oncefor specimen copies, club rates, premium
lists, and for special territory. Address MOTHER’S
JOURNAL, Chicago, 111. 2463—2405-6 t
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