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INDEX AND BAPTIST.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
The State Agricultural Society—A useful Si saion
—Brunswick—Deration Commercial Pros
pects—Denominational—'The Baptist t urch
and itt> laithlul I‘astoi—“Sustain the J . rd’s
Cause.”
Brunswick, Ga., Feb. 11, 187fi.
Dear Index —Being in attendance
on the semi-annual session of tbe Geor
gia State Agricultural Society, I 'will
improve the opportunity by giving tbe
readers of Thd Index my impressions
and experiences whilst they are still
strongly and freshly impressed upon j
my mind.
This meeting of the Society brought
together many farmers and planters
whose successes, and even failures, in
the cultivation of fold crops, have ac
complished much good for the material
progress of fhe State. Of the stran
gers who were here many are Baptists.
Some of these, and it may bo others,
too, came to view this famous seaport
with reference to making it their future
home. We are most favorably impress
ed with everything we have seen, en
joyed and learned. How many maj
return, purchase homes and become
residents here the future alone will dis
close.
Brunswick ought to be a magnificent
commercial depot. General Oglethorpe
saw the great advantages this penin
sula presented for a great and popu
lous city. I will not stop to inquire
into the reasons why such commercial
property is still delayed, or what may
''be needful to accomplish it in the near
future: It is true, nevertheless, that
here is one of the finest harbors on
the American continent, where the
largest ships can find easy anchorage;
two railroads from the interior of the
Empire State center here, and yet only
a partial success in commercial prosper
ity has been achieved by Brunswick.
The population is about 3,000, cosmo
politan in|ckaracter, and for that reason
not homogeneous. Its places of busi
ness are not concentrated, but scattered
here and there, in accordance with the
inclinations of the dealer. The beau
tiful residences are not crowded upon
small and naked plats of ground ;
wide streets and spacious squares, with
pines, cedars, and those monarchs of the
forests, the live oaks, centuries old,
adorn every part of the city. Whether
commerce shall reign here, and the
harbor shall be thronged with the ships
of the world, bearing rich cargoes, or
not, one thing exibts even now, and
must ever remain—these old, iron
ribbed, living monuments of the lav
ish bounty of our Creator, with which
He has blessed this region. Wisely
theso “woodmen” have “spared that
tree.”
In religious sentiments tho people
are about equally divided between Bap
tists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Epis
copalians and Catholics. The impres
sion is genei al that as in many other
cities in our State, there are large num
bers here who do not “ go to meeting;”
this is an evil that exists in our land to
an alarming extent. There is a remedy
for it however, a potent power, found in
tbe Gospel of our blessed Saviour —
persuade them—“ in Christ’s stead (to)
be reconciled to God.” Romans v : 20.
This is the business and ought to be
tbe happy work of all the Lord’s peo
ple everywhere.
In this good cause the Baptists of
Brunswick are engaged, and are now
enjoying and exercising reasonable
hopes. Brother Atkinson, the devoted
missionary pastor, with his dear breth
ren, have suffered great anxiety at
times, when their way seemed to be
hedged in on every side. They refer to
that'era with tears, but to the present
with joy and gratitude. It was in
those dark hours, that prayer and faith
alone brought the Holy Spirit in bless
ings upon their souls and the church.
The House of God was not closed, the
servant of the Lord did not leave his
place in this city ; he is here yet, and
if the brethren and sisters will help
him, by the grace of God, he expects
to remain.
Relief in answer to prayer, and the
efforts of brother J. M. Wood through
The Index, came just when most
needed, and so the Lord would have it
to be.
For all these efforts, sympathy and
contributions, brother Atkinson is
profoundly grateful to his brethren,
and gives praise and thanksgiving to
God.
Brother Atkinson must receive aid
in the future as in the past. To se
cure a scanty living for the present, he
is preaching at Darien one Sunday, and
at Fernandina, in Florida, one, and at
this place the other two.
Brethren, continue to send him such
contributions as he has lately received—
small as they have been —you shall be
blessed, as when giving a cup of cold
water, to the servant of our Lord,
for he has a great work to do, and in a
large field of destitution.
More hereafter. D. E. B.
“ The Wild.” —Our readers will find
No. VIII of Dr. Battle’s articles on
“ The Will,” in this issue of The Index.
No. IX is in hand, and No. X will close
the series of these admirable essays.
Our readers and the reading world gen
erally, we know, will be glad to learn
that these essays will be issued in book
form, as early as practicable, at farthest
in time for the meeting of our State
Convention,which assemblesApril2oth.
In style, the book will be worthy of the
cxi ellence of its contents, and an orna
ment to any library in the land. Price
per volume, at this office, one dollar.
Noetheast Geoegia. —Our readers
will find a very interesting letter from
Gainesville in this issue of The Index,
from the graphic pen of our esteemed
brother, liev. W. T. Thornton. We
commend his letter to the perusal of
our brethren in that division of our
State.
We tiust brother T. will favor us
again with a communication for The
Index.
Brother Boykin’s Imaginary Ke-
I'Oets. — Our readers will find another
installment of brother S. Boykin’s im
aginary “Annual Beports of Church
Secretaries to the Executive Commit
tee of Associations” in this issue of
The Index.
Owing to their length and the neces
sity which requires us to devote most
of our space to matter of greater value
and director interest, we are compelled
to divide these articles. The conclud
ing portion of brother B.’s unique con
tributions will appear next week.
An Appeal. —We earnestly beg to
draw the attention of our readers to
the “Appeal to the Baptist churches
and pastors in the South,” in behalf of
the struggling clinch at San Antonio,
Texas. The importance of the mission
field under its immediate influence is
not a whit overestimated, and the ne
cessity for a competent, energetic pas
tor is imminent, in order that the glori
ous opportunity there offered to pro
mote the interests of Christ’s dominion
may he made use of. We must go
forward there, or lose every advantage
already gained. We ought not, we
cannot, surrender the good of our holy
cause at any time, or any place. Let
every pastor, and all the brethren, see
what can be done in this matter with
out delay.
Notice to our Brethren. —Ecv. F. M.
Haygood, of Scnoia, Rev. R. W. Fuller and
Rev. T. C. Boykin, are authorized as agents
for The Index and Baptist, and will be
happy to receive subscribers names and sub
scriptions, while travelling through this and
other States.
We fraternally commend them to the good
offices of brethren everywhere.
Begin Early. —To instil truth, and especially
Bible truth, in the minds of the young, we must
begin early, ’ere the world has got possession of
their minds and hearts. For this roason we are
glad to see Bro. Boykin seeking, in Kind Words,
to instil Bible truth—which iB Baptist truth—in
the minds of his thousands of young readers.
He seems to aim not simply to bring them to
Jesus, but to make them well unformed and use
ful church members. He is telling them plainly
and truthfully what are the distinctive peculiar
ities of Baptists. Let the paper be widely circu
lated, and thus Baptist principles bo widely
taught.
Zeai,.—ln No. 11l of Dr. llillyer’s excel
lent articles on “Zeal,” a typographical error
occurred which needs correction ; in the first
sentence of the third paragraph for “dream
ing,” r ead “learning.”
A lady of Montgomery, is keeping a regis
ter of all the babies born in that city during
the Centennial year.
Burnett's Cocoaine allays irritation, removes
all tendency to dandruff, and invigorates the ac
tion of tlio capillaries in tho highest degree.
The Cocoaine has earned a deserved reputation
for promoting the growth and preserving tho
beauty of the human hair. Ladies dressing their
hair elaborately for tho overling will tind that it
imparts a healthy, natural gloss to tho hair, and
will causo it to retain its shape for hours.
Long indulgence in overeating or drinking
produces a disorganized Liver, ami all the evils
attendant upon such derangement; depression
of spirits, habitual costiveuess, norvous exhaus
tion, indigestion ; pain in tho head, with nau
sea ; fullness of stomach after meals, chilliness,
general debility and languor. Seek relief from
Simmons' Liver llegulator.
"It is a very valuablo remedy for dyspepsia,
sick licMhcho, torpid liver, and such' like dis
“ \V. 8. Holt,
President of S. W. It. It. Cos., ofOa.”
A UNIVERSAL REMEDY.—BROWN'S BRONCHIAL
Troches" for Coughs, Colds, and Bronchial Af
fections, stand first in public favor and confi
dence ; this res fit has been acquired by a tost
of many years.
THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST.
MARRIED.
On the 19th January, 1876, at the residence of
the bride’B brother-in-law, Mr. R. Williams, by
Rev. D. H. Moore. Mr. L. P. McCord, of Rome,
6a., and Miss E. A. May, of Knoxville, Crawford
county, Georgia.
OBITUARIES.
FINCH.—Died, near Woodville, Greene coun
ty, Georgia, on the 21st December, 1876. Mrs.
Martha A. Finch, wife of Z. T. Finch, and
daughter of J. J. and E. V. West, in the 29th
year of her age. Raised by affectionate Chris
tian parents, she was a loving and obedient
child : not less faithfnl in womanhood than du
tiful in childhood. Her husband and two little
children suffer her irreparable loss. Baptized at
Baird’s church, in August, 1868, she maintained
to the end an unblemished Christian reputation!
and died in the hope of a blessed immortality.
M.
IN MEMORIAM.
MBS. LIZZIE L. GREEK.—Our community
was painfully shocked on the 3d inst. by the
sudden death of this excellent lady.
Born in Cherokee county, Georgia, May lath,
1845, in September, 1868, she embraced Christ,
and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and on the 27th Februaiy, 1873, was married to
Dr. G. T. Greer, of this place. Her maiden
name was Chambers.
Endowed with fine intellect, a lovely person,
and a charming amiability—all sanctified by an
all-pervading piety—she won the respect and
affection of all who knew her. She died as she
had lived, an earnest, trusting, happy Christian.
She leaves a devoted husband and a brightboy
of two summers. Though stricken in heart, her
bereaved husband, with a strong Christian faith,
looks forward to a blissful re-union where death
invades not, and parting is unknown. H.
Boswell, Ga.,Feb. 7,1876.
Bleeding from Lungs, Catnrrh, Bron
chitis, Consumption. A Wonderful
Core.
BocnESTF.it, N. Y., Jan. 13th, 1874.
R. V. Pierce, M. D., Buffalo, N. Y.:
Dear Mr. —l had suffered from Catarrh in an
aggravated term for about twelve years and for
several years from Bronchial trouble. Tried
many doctors and things with no lasting benefit.
In may ’72, becoming nearly worn ont with ex
cessive Editorial labors on a paper in New York
City, I was attacked with Bronchitis in a severe
form, suffering almest a total loss af voice. I
returned home, here, but had been home only
two weeks when I was completely prostrated
with hemorrhage from tbe Lungs, having four
severe bleeding spells within two weeks, and
first tlireo inside of nine days. In the Septem
ber following, I improved sufliciently to be able
to be about, though in a very feeble state. My
Bronchial trouble remained and the Catarrh was
tenfold worse than before. Every effort for re
lief seemed fruitless. I seemed to be losing
ground daily. I continued in this feeble state,
raising blood almost daily until about the fii-st
of March, ’73, when I became so bad as to be
entirely confined to tlie house. A friend sug
gested your remedies. But I was extremely
skeptical that they would do me no good, as I
had lost all heart in remedies, and began to
look upon medicines and doctors with disgust.
However, I obtained one of your circulars, and
read it carefully, from which I came to the con
clusion that you understood your business, at
least. I finally obtained a quantity of Dr, Sage’s
Catarrh Remedy, your Golden Medical Discovery
and pellets, and commenced their vigorous use
according to directions. To my surprise. I soon
began to improve. Tlie Discovery and Pellets,
in a short time, brought out an eruption, which
continued for soveral weeks I felt much better,
my appetite improved, and I gained in strength
and fleslr. In three months, every vestigo of
the Catarrh was gone, tbe Bronchitis bad nearly
disappeared, bad no Cough whatever and I hail
entirely ceased to raise blood ; and, contrary
to the expectation of feme of m.v frien#tO. the
cure lias remained permanent. 1 have bad no
more from the Lungs, and am en
tirely free from Catarrh, from which I had suf
fered so much and so long. The debt of grati
tude I owe for the blessing I have received at
your hands, knows no bounds. I am thoroughly
satisfied from my experience that your medi
cines will master the worst forms of "that odious
disease Catarrh, as well as Throat and Lung
Diseases. I have recommended them to very
many, and shall ever tpeak in their praise.
Gratefully vourtt, 11a. H. Si'F.ncer.
F. O. Dm. 607, Docliester TV. >’.
Yesterday's Mail
Brought three more certificates in favor of “Can
alas Indies,” the great East India remedy for
consumption, bronchitis and asthma :
ono of CanabiH Indies, When Sir. J. W. Fislier
brought his wife to me for examination I found
her in the incipient stage of tuberculous con
sumption. Then it was that I concludedtomake
a fair trial of Indian Hemp, and now there is a
general demand lor those remedies. The oint
ment excels everything of its kind I ever saw or
tried. Fraternally yours,
T. A. Sifford, M. D.
China Grove, Kowan, N. C.
N. B.—This remedy speaks for' itself. One
bottle will satisfy the "most skeptical. Ask vour
Druggist to get it. 42 60 per bottle, or three
bottles for $6 50. Pills and Ointment 41 25
As these are imported remedies we do not
commission them, but will make cash agents ev
erywhere. Address
Craddock A Cos.,
1032 Baee Street, Philadelphia.
Land Agency.
For the purchase or sale of Lands, par
ticularly the PINF. LANDS
of Southern Geogria.
IAHDB surveyed, and general information
J concerning location, quality, amount of
timber upon them, etc. Titles examined, and
trespasses detected.
Correspondence solicited with those having
lauds to sell, or desiring to purchase.
THOS. A. E. EVANS.
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<nnn a Index measure, received on or
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t 325 ~°o CHURCH ORGAN
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largest list of subscribers over
™ 100, by the let day of July, 1876,
3 we win send an Organ worth
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BhBT HKTThe above is open to in-
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By Now let the good work begin in
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To the Friends of the Paper Interested:
We annonnee that on tbe Ist day of July. 1876, ,
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will be received in the same generous spirit In
which it is made. It is for the purpose of doing
good that we seek to w iden the circulation of
the paper’s influence and enhance its usefulness.
We, therefore, hope that all lovers of tlie truth,
as we teach it, will aid us in the endeavor to
place lue Index, with its saving influences, in
the hands—in the Jamilics—of all Baptists with
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SVSt Ili I* over 60, one Family Sewing
Machine worth ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
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and elegantly illustrated l ooks lias never
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FIFTY DOLI.ABB.
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DOLLARS.
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Value TWENTY DOLLARS.
B—E’er the cigblli lurpcMt flult over 10.
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lI—To tliq young lady sending largest club over
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FIVE DOLLARS,
11—To each Sunday-school sending us a club,
we will furnish a collection of Reward Books,
Cards and Tickets. All excellent.
In addition to the above, we will send each
new subscriber a handsome Picture—Steel Plate
Engraving—either plain or in colors.
One other word. Wo propose making The In
dex more attractive than it has ever been in the
paßt, by an increase in the number of its able
contributors. No other publication shall sur
pass it in the quality—the power—of its articles.
Hence we hope our friends everywhere will make
the effort which will place it in every non-sub
scribing family' in its territory, and thus sustain
us from loss, while the paper is diffusing among
the people tlie excellencies of our ever glorious
religion.
To make the matter of increased circulation
less difficult of accomplishment, and to meet all
cases, both advanced payers and those who re
quire time, we invite our brethren to the work
ou tho following plan :
111. Send us a list of ew names now, and
TO THE LADIES:
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mg us the largest list of NEW SUBSCRIBERS, over 150, by January 1, 1877. To assist you we
will send The Index to names sent us on time.
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Agents allowed to contend for only one premium; and they must tiame
the one they contend for when first names are sent in.
Any one contending for any of above premiums must so notify us when
sending list of navies, so that they may be registered among the contestants.
The Index, and the Endorsement by the Baptist State Convention, at Milledg evllle.
7?® AND Baptist, as the representative organ of the Baptists of Georgia, is
entit.ed to the esteem and endorsement of the Denomination, and should receive its
hearty and unanimous support. It is in the power of the Baptist ministry of Georgia,
to conserve the best interests of our organ, and to increase its circulation and religi
ous influence to an almost unlimited extent. It is our unquestionable dutv, as Baptists
to take an active and lasting interest in the well-being and prosperity of The Index’
thereby contributing onr share to the promulgation of Christian truth and the expo
sition of sound Baptist doctrines. The present management of The Index and Bap
tist is characterized by a bold and energetic exposition of the truth as it is in Jeans,
and by the clear and fearless maintenance of orthodox Baptist doctrine. The distinc
tive principles of our faith are inculcated in a convincing manner, and its opponents
are taught to respect the sincerity of its expressed opinions on every vital topic. We
therefore heartily and unanimously endorse Tbe Index as the exponent of Baptist
doctrine in Georgia. Recognizing the importance of this organ in every field of our
denominational labor, as tbe medium of our communication between the" churches, as
a family companion m Baptist homes, and the expositor of the wants, the prospects,
and the prosperity of our denomination, we urge that a plan be adopted at this Con
vention, to make the recommendation of the late Convention at Americus, in regard to
The Index, still more effective. We, therefore, recommend
■ That every delegate here present, and every minister within the limit of Geor-
? ia ’rri° °J rnCBt b'and urgently commissioned by this Convention as an active agent
for The Index : that such agents devote, as early as practicable, at least one day to
the work of procuring subscribers, Rud, at regular intervals thereafter, during the
Atbuita tlonal yC&r ’ Becurmg 1116 I )rice aud remitting to the office of publicatton in
2d. When no cash subscriptions can be obtained, the note plan to be adopted, as fol
lows : Let the agent take subscribers names and their notes payable to them, as
agents, at such times within the year as the subscriber can arrange with convenience
to make the payment. Send the name forward to the publishers, and they willfor
" te subscribers the publishers opening an account with
the agents, and that the latter be requested;to report to the Convention, at its next
session, the number of subsonbere obtained by them, and the state of their accounts
itoadoption Bherß ‘ Ih ' B P *“ We sre suthorized to suggest, and heartily recommend
M. B. Wharton, Chairman.
we will send paper on time, yon assuming the
subscription.
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have accept the above time proposition, thus
aiding us as the season advances ; and enabling
us, too, in ever keeping The Index out on its
mission of love, scattering blessings wherever
read.
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subscription price of the paper.
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atmosphere of beauty and fragrance, such aB
adorns the true believer's soul, and which is
ultimately to envelop the whole world. (Mount
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“ He has Taken My Feet from the
Mire and the Clay.”
Tlie text is illustrated by a beautiful opened
pond lilly. This Bymbol of purity and deliver
ance from the lower conditions of nature fitly
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only in the morning of life, but also in the early
dawn of day, full of health and vivacity, with
hoop and ball, equipped for her morning sport.
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, hers, wo will send to any address designated, an
| elegant new
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in gold letters.
How many Bibles shall we send out, and who
will he the first to receive one i
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FILLMORE BROS., Publishers,
CINCINNATI, O.
febl7.l3t
Yew Book lbriHnging Schools.
HOURS OF SONG.
By JAMIES 11. FILLMOHE.
This book is in round notes; everything new,
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FILLMORE BROTHERS, Publishers,
augs-13teow Cincinati, O.
Tm PAR.VQO7V TOMATO, niw so popu
lar, I introduced six years aeo. I now intro
ducethe A f \ It is ten daps earlier than
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Cucumber -Karly ; 10c.; gent pofttimid; or the
above six for SI. (Paragon Tomato , 25c.)
Bm,f<{^ToEßlßsL?§SkL^,?mf
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exhibited at the Northern Ohio Fair liberal samples of his new
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feb!7.4t
and most complete
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igs, 2 elegant col
and gives full de-
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er 12(J0 varieties of
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and is invaluable to
l Florist. Address,
RY & CO.,
Seedsmen and Florists, DETROIT, Mich.
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FLOWERS
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IVi FLORAL GUIDE
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dec22,4tie
The Southern Farmer.
WEEKLY.
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