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8 ®Jje State Snndaj-sthool Committee Appointed by tbe Georgia Baptist Convention. D*. A.T. Spalding, Atlanta, President. Dr. E. W. Warrkn, Atlanta. Hon. J. H. James, Atlanta, Treasurer. Dr. T. E. Skinner, Maeon. Dr. Wm. H. Mclntosh, (re moved to Alabama. Bkv. T. C. Boykin, Atlanta, Superintendent of Sun da y-school Work and State Evangelist. All the churches and Sunday-schools are urged to send up funds for the vigorous prosecution of the Sunday-school work, remitting to J. H. James, Treasurer, Atlanta, Georgia, or to Itev. T. C. Boykin, Atlanta, Ga. Sunday-school Committees throughout the State are urged to promote the Snnday-school work as much as possible, within the hounds of their Associations, and to communicate with the Sundav-school Superinten dent at least once each month. Let them find out the condition of existing schools, and seek to establish new ones in those churches having none. When convenient, the Sundav-school Superinten dent will make appointment*, when reqnested, within the bounds of the different Associations. The names and address of all Sunday-school Committees, and of Sunday-school Fuperintenden s, will a! ways be wel come to the State Sunday-school Committee. Address Rrv. T. C. Boykin, Atlanta, Ga. International Sunday-School Lessons. BRIEF SUMMARY. GOD’S COVENANT WITH DAVID. Text of tho Lesson, II Sam. Tii:lß~29. Golden Text -“Of this man’s sood hath God, according to His promise, raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus.”—Acts xiii:23. Time and Occasion. —The time of this lesson is considered to be abont 1042 B. C. Having brought the ark up to Jerusalem successfully, and installed it in the new Tabernacle, prepared for it, and having built a cedar palace for himself, David proposes to build an appropriate templo for God, and con suiting the prophet, Nathan, is told to proceed. But that very night, God re veals to Nathan, in a dream, that David is not to build the temple, but tliat bis son and successor is to have that honor. Nathan is sent to an nounce this fact to David, not that God disapproved of David’s proposal, for we learn from I Kings, viii.lß, that God commended him for it, (“thou didst well, that it was in thine heart,) but that it was better, or more fitting, that the temple’s erection should be the achievement of a more peaceful reign. David tells, himself, (I Chron. xxii:B; xxviii:3) that hie being“a man of war, and had shed blood,” wns the rea son God would not let him build the temple. Indeed, all his reign was al most a series of wars to establish the permanency of his kingdom, and it was only when the kingdom was per manently established, as in Solomon’s reign, that it was fitting that a dwell ing place for the Almighty should be built. So David was to do no more than collect the material, which he did abundantly. But while God prohibits David from building Him a house, He say s,“I will m ake thee a house,” (versell) and he goes on to speak of the perma nent establishment upon the throne of David’sdynasty, and three times asserts that He will establish his kingdom for ever. Thus is intimated that the promise of an earthly kingdom merges into the promise of a heavenly kingdom, which will belong to one of David’s de scendants —in other words, that the Messiah should spring from the family of David. Thus “ God’s covenant with David” amounts to a promise, or rather a renewal of his ancient promise, that a Messiah should come, and Ho asserts that this Messiah was to be of the lin eage of David. Hence the propriety of our golden text. Overwhelmed by the magnitude of graciousness of this promise, David proceeds to the taber nacle and prostrates himself before the Ark in adoring joy and gratitude. His feelings find vent in the most humble and grateful expressions, concluding with a prayer founded on the pj omise. The promise as we gather it from verses 12-16, is “ I will set up thy seed after thee ; I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever ; thino house and thv kingdom shall be established forever; thy throne shall be established for ever.” The primary reference was to the earthly throne and kingdom; and so David understood it. A part of what was said could only thus apply, while another part points to the spir itual kingdom, of which the earthly was a type, and to Jesus, David’s son, who now sits upon its throne. Thence forth in the Psalms and Prophec’es, the son of David rises into prominence, and the kingdom is expected to find its permanence, and glory in him as the Messiah. When he came he was the true and legal heir to the throne of Israel, and in him as the exalted king, the promise has its proper fulfillment. See Psa. 89: 3, 4,20, 2g, 36, 37 ; 132: 11 ; Isa. 9: 6, 7 ; Jer. 23: 5,6; 33: 21; Luke 1: 32, 33 ; John 12: 34; Acts 13. 23 ; Heb. 1: 8. Keil well says, “The ■posterity of David could only last for iver by running out in a person who fives forever, that is, by culminating in the Messiah, who lives forever, and of whose kindgdom there is no end.” How much of all this David perceived we cannot tell; but we well know that it is fully realized in Christ. david’s fkayeb. BLACKBOARD OUTLINE. P-Krsonal Humility before It-Eoall of the Covenant of DAVID’S $ -it'ldlng Submissively to GOD. Entreaty with jl-nMiDg on the Promisee of GOD'S COVENANT WITH DAVID YOU AND ME FULFILLED IN .JESUS CHRIST, Meeting of tbe Board of Trustees of Mercer Uni versity. A meeting of the Board of Trustees of Mercer University is hereby called in Thomaaville, Ga., at the next session of our Convention. Members of the Board are earnestly requested to note this call and be present; we have busi ness of some moment which claims at tention, for all of us are interested in the prosperity of our cherished Uni versity. The Institution is now doing well, in numbers, order and health. The young men are in perfect health, and the President gave a very satisfac. torv account last week of the progress and attainments of the students in their studies. Hon. C. B. Cole, Chairman of the Law School and Professor of Equity, Jurisprudence and Practice, having died a short time since, Hon. Clifford Anderson, Professor of Constitutional and International Law, has been elected Chairman, and Mr. John C. Ruther ford,Professor in Equity, Jurisprudence and Practice. Both gentlemen have accepted these places, and are actively engaged in their several duties. D. E. Butler, President B. T. M. U. MINUTES OF BAPTIST ASSOCIATION'S. Bro. Jiiß. P. Harrison, the business manager of the Franklin Printing House, Atlanta, pre sented us, last week, with a copy of the min utes of all the Baptist Associations of Georgia for 1876, bound in one volume. The work is valuable to Georgia Baptists, and displays the enterprise of The Index company. This house is perhaps unsurpassed in the State for enterprise and dispatch in their line of busi ness. If all the Associations in East Tennes see and Southwestern Virginia will send us their minutes to print next fall, we will get the Franklin to bind, at our expense, a number of copies sufficient to present the clerk of each Association with a copy of all the minutes bound together.— Boptiul Reflector. MARRIED. In this city, February 17th, instant, by Rev. A. T. Spalding, Mr. A, J. Wing, and Miss Curtis Kehnoble. At the residence of tlie bride’s fatlior, on the 17th inst., by Elder J. S. Callaway Mr. Archi bald Q. Dickinson, ofTalafcrro county, Georgia, and Miss Mattie N. Daniel, of Greene county, Goorgia. At the residence of Mr. Joel Reynolds, near Mayfield, Goorgia, on Sabbath morning, 18th of February, by Rev. T. J. Veazy, Mr. James Reynolds, of Linton, and Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, of Hancock county, Georgia. On the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Col. N. A. Wicker, deacon, Lewis Jones, of Elim church, and Miss Mahy Lizzie WirKK.n, Rev. Thomas J. rilcher, officiat ing. All of Warren county, Goorgia. On the lfitli of February, 1876, at the residence of tho bride’s father, Mr. JameH Pruitt, by Rev. A. R. Callaway, Mr. C. D. Hudson, of Long Cane, Georgia, and Miss Dink L. Pruitt, of Troup county, Georgia. OBITUARIES. ALEXANDER—Died, nearOartersville, Geor gia, February 10th, 1876, Sallio Cornelia, wifo of James P. Alexander, and daughter of Jno. G. and M. M. Vernon. Aged 22 years. I’OlST—Sister Frances Poist, for four yoars a consistent and beloved member of Providence Baptist church has gone to her eternal reward in Heaven! Wlion her Master called her she was ready, and Hlie passed through the valley of the shadow of death in triumph. “ llleßsod are the dead” who die in tha Lord. Wm. Grant, Pastor. IN MEMORIAM. MAXWELL —In tho mysterious dispensation of God’s providence, our beloved Bro. Benson Maxwell, on the 16th, of August last, was called from our midet to the brighter and happier world above, and whilo we feel it our duty to bow in humble resignation to the will of Him, who “ worketh all things after the counsel of Hiß own will,” for our good— Resolved, That in tho doatli of our dear brotli er, we havo faith and hope of a glorious awaken ing into the peace, happiucs and glory of Christ's kingdom above. Resolved, That in his departure from us, who loved and appreciated him for the graces of a truly noble and lovely character, his family has sustained the loss of a just and tender father, the church one of its most devoted servants and officers, the faith afearlessdefendor, his friends a true and loving brother, his country an up right and useful citizen. Resolved, That we offer to his afflicted family our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and at the same time point them to tho hope of a glorious resurrection, when loving hearts will be reunited never to know again sorrow or sep ration. Resolved, That this preamble and resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the church, in honor of our departed brother, and that a copy be sent to his family. W. H. Searot, ) W. J. Gokham, y Committee. D. J. Caruekek. ) Ml. Zion church, Jan., 1876. Popularity. It is a self-evident fact that unless a person possesses sterling worth, lie will not have the esteem of his fellow-men. It is true, that for a time lie may deceive, but eventually hiß faults will be exposed. Tliis is applicable also to articles recommen ded to 1 lie confidence of purchasers. For a brief period, by false commendations and glittering exterior, they impose on tlio people, but as soon as tested they are cast aside. The test of teu years has proven tho intrinsic worth of Dr. Tim’s Hair Dye, and to-day no preparation en joys greater popularity. From year to year the demand for it lias increased, and now it is in gen eral use both in this and foreign countries. No stronger proof of its value could be given. The Early Stages of Disease. Those conditions of the body in which its func tions are not performed witli healthful activity, hut sluggishly and irregularly, are in fact the early disease. They are, moreover, almost in variably the result of local or general weakness, which can only he overcome by an efficient ton ic. There is no medical fact more clearly estab lished than that Hostctter’s Stomach Bitters are admirably adaptod to infuse vigor into the de bilitated system, and to restore regularity to its interrupted functiouß. As weakness and irregu larity are sure to develop into disease, the Bit ters," by overcoming them, are tho means of ad verting far more serious evils. Debility most frequently manifests itself in the organß of di gestion and evacuation, two important offices, whose vigorous performance is insured by the Bitters, which also rectify weaknoss or irregu larity of the bladder or kidneyß, and fortify the system against malaria. A CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN desires an un furnished room, without hoard, in a quiet, plain private family living within short walk of Kimball House. Address Baptist, st the Chris tian Index office. mch2.lt Or~ohou. afIkSS|MPM. BOu,. SIAM l)BfiA*M ■watts. wtsaisas a ou 24.2ttcw.dh THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST. Financial and Commercial. ATLANTA WHOLESALE PRICES. February 28. 187(1. COTTON— Cotton closed for middlings at. ll No sales in lowei*grades MONEY AND BONDS— Buying & Selling. Gold 112 114 Silver 1 04 1 08 Exchange on New York at par. % prem. BONDS— Georgia 6 per cent 90 a 92 Georgia 7 per cent .. 100 a1 02 Georgia 7’s, gold 100 a1 02 Georgia B’s, currency ....103 a1 05 Augusta bonds 82 a 84 Atlanta bonds, 10 per cent -1 03 a1 05 Atlanta bonds, 7 per cent 75 a 78 Atlanta Water Works bonds 79 a 82 FARM PRODUCTS— Rye $1 00 a 110 Barley Corn—prime white 66 a 70 Wheat 125 a1 45 Oats 60 a 70 Cow Peas 100 a1 10 Hay, Timothy .. .. 110 a1 25 Clover 1 00 Tennessee 1 00 GROCERIES— Corn Meal 68 a 70 Grits, ft bb! 5 50 Flour, Superfine 5 50 “ Extra 6 00 Family 650 a6 75 “ Extra 725 a7 50 Fancy 800 a8 50 Coffee-Rio, ft lb 21 a 24 O. G. Java 37* Sugar—A, ft lb 11 White Extra C W. 10% Extra C .7. 10* Yellow B*a 9% N. O. fair to choice 10*a 10* Dem - 11 k Molasses—ft bbl 31 a 92% Tierces 29 a 80 W Hhds 1. 28 a 29 Syrups - 50 a 68 Soaps—P. M. Soap - 825 a3 50 Diamond Soap 325 a3 50 Salt—Liverpool 1 50 Vinegar - 25 a 40 PROVISIONS— Bacon—clear sides -nominal C. R. sides Shoulders 10* Bulk—clear sides 13 C. R. sides 12* L. C. sides 12* Shoulders 9 Lard-tierces 14*a 1.5* kegs, cans and buckets 15 a 16 DRY GOODS— Ticking 8 a 24 Slripes 9 a 15 Osnaburgs 10*a 12 Cambrics <•* 7* Prints 7* Brown Sheetings 3* a 9 Shirtings 6*a 8* Bleached Sheetings and Shirtings... 5 a 15* Domestics— -1-4 8 a 8* 7-8 7 a 7* 3-4 r *a 6 Yarns 119 BAGGING— Domestic 14 Borneo 14 Gunny Cotton at Various Ports. February 27, 1876, NEW YORK.—Cotton dull; ViX futures, closed steady at 12 7-i6 fer Maid. GALVESTON. —Cotton dull; middlings 12% stock 68,991. NEW ORLEANS.—Cotton fair demand ; middlings 12 X; stock 880,204. SAVANNAH.—Cotton quiet; middlings 12>g; stock 86,016. CHARLESTON.—Cotton steady; middlings 12 slock 4: ,611. steady fer good • middlings U%. About Two Years ago my wife had a very troublesome Cough, of so serious a character that we all became very anxious; indeed, it seemed that we had but little to hope for, as the lungs were affected. We tried various medi cines, bnt very little if any benefit seemed to be derived from any of them ; so that it appeared the disease had complete mastery, and nothing but death would bring relief. Y was then ad vised to give Dr. D. Jayne’s Expectorant a trial, and doing so, to our surprise found great bene fit from its use. Persisting with it, she gradu ally commenced improving, until the principal symptoms disappeared entirely, and she has en joyed reasonably good health ever since John Musgrave, Hublxtrdsville, Kentucky. Throat Affections and Hoarsf.nkss.— All suffering from Irritation of the Throat and Hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of “ Brown's Bronchial Troches.” If you have a discharge from the nose, offen sive or otherwise, partial loss of the sense of smell, taste, or hearing, eyes watery or weak, feel dull and stupid or debilitated, pain or press ure in the head, take cold easily, you may rest assured that you have the Catarrh. Thousands annually, without manifesting half of tho above symptoms, terminate in consumption, and end in the grave. No disease is so common, more deceptive, or leas understood by physicians. R. V Pierce, M. D., of Buffalo, N. Y..’ is the pro prietor of Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy—a per fect Specific for Catarrh, “ Cold in the Head,” or Catarrhal Headache. Can’t do without it. —No well regulated household is complete without a copy of Web ster’s Unabridged Dictionary, with its’lß4o large pages, 3000 Pictures, and many valuable Tables. We would as soon think of getting along without a cook-stove. One young man in this vicinity, bought two copies of Webster at the bookstore, within a few weeks. When he purchased the second one, the proprietor asked him what he was going to do with two. “Why," said he," “ I have just got married, and my folks won’t let mo take away from the house the dictionary I first bought, so I am obliged to get another, as I cannot get along without it;” and the young man was right. All About Gardening. FOR home use and for market, in Root’s Garden Manual. Contains half a much as $1.50 books on the subject. Sent postpaid for 10 cents. J. B. ROOT, Seed Grower. Rock ford, 111. mcli‘2.9t GENERAL AGENTS WANTEP. The Christian Legacy, or Book of Prom’bxs. Agents write, “ I have worked just about two days, and sold twenty books.” “Your book is the best book I ever canvassed.” “It is al ready proving a precious book tome.” I wish an experienced agent to manage the sale in every State. Will pay a large commission. Address, W. J. Holland, mcli2.2t Springfield, Mass. GRiVES-DITZIER DEBATE. BY SOUTHERN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY, Is creating the biggest sensation of any book ev er published in the South. There is money in it. Agents wanted right now in every county in the Union, to canvass for this, and sell our large line of books. Canvassing book SI.OO. Name county. Send stamp. Aadress, W. D. Mayfield, Memphis, Tenn. mch2.2m A n A WEEK. Agents wanted everywhere. XZ4-X Bnßiu€BS permanent and first-class. V -*-fcJFor further particulars, address J. 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All transient advertisements must be paid in ad vance; regular advertisers quarterly. Special Notices 80 cents a line; by half year 15eta.; y the year ten cents. Religious Notices relating to local interest 15 cents per line each insertion. This Is the organ of a Baptist constituency of up wards of 250,000. Its advantages as an advertising medium are unquestioned. Only a few columns are allowed to Btrictly first-class advertisers, and only those willing to pay our rates. JW Remittances at tbe risk of party sending the money. FERTILIZERS. MM ff, JOHISOII WOODRUFF OFFER 1,600 tons Russell Coe’s Superphosphate, 200 tons Wando Fertilizer, 200 tons Wando Acid Phosphate, 200 tons Stono Soluble Guano, 100 tons Stono Acid Phosphate, 60 tons Flour of Raw Bone, 100 tons Land Plaster, N. 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JOHNSON & WOODRUFF, mch2.tf Atlanta, Georgia. §Pnre Cane Seed. ■VTARIETIES—Liberi an, Regular V Sorgo and Oomseeaua. Prices —By mail, postage paid, 50 cents per lb.; by Express, 25 lbs. or less, 30 cents per lb.; over 25 lbs., 20 cents per lb.; package included. The Nceazana is dropped from onr list. We recommend the Libe rian for general cultivation. Two or three lbs. required per acre. Money with order. The Sorgo Hand-Book, contain ing valuable information on the culture of Cane and making Syrup, and descrip tion of the celebrated Cook Evaporator and Victor Cane Mills sent free. Blymyer Manufac- TuniNo Cos., Cincinnati, O. fel>26 eow2t HOME COOK BOOK BEST EXTANT; Tried, Tested and Proved Recipes. By ladies of Chicago, and other cities and towns ; name to each, f 1.50 postpaid. Sold at all bookstores. Sheet sample recipes sent free. J. Fred Waggoner, Publisher, Chi cago. mch2.st EPILEPSY OR FITS Successfully treated by the use of DR. ROSS* EPILEPTIC REMEDIES READ THE FOLLOWING: Dr. J. L. Pratt, of Quincy, 111., in writing to us May 5, 1874, says: The wonderful succets that has attend ed the use of your remedies in the case of a friend of mine, prompts me to write to you in behalf of others suffering with this terrible disease. . . . lam not now engaged in the practice of my profession; if I were, I should not hesitate to recommend your treat ment for Epilepsy, inste and of my own or any other persons that I am awaie of. A case of sixteen years standing cured in one month: Mr. B. F. Craig, formerly of Miami county, Ind., now at Montkello, Piatt county, 111., was attacked with Epilepsy, in 1852, the spasms occurring at first about once each month, becoming more frequent and severe, that as he expresses himself,“ after takingeve rything I could hear 01, Iconsidexed my case as hope less.” In February, 1868, he commenced taking our Rimcdies, and after continuing their use for one month, he considered himself cured, and to this day, he has never felt the least symptom of the disease. Mr. W. I*. Maxwell writeßto us as follows : Bay Si’BINGS, Tishomingo co., Miss., \ January 14,1875. f Some four years ago, I wrote to you in regard to my son. who had been subject to Epilepsy for six years, My son is flow nearly grown, and is well and hearty, having had no symptoms of his disease since discon tinuing the use of your medicines. I have neglected to write to you before, hut you h ve my grateful thanks, and as long as I live, I shall continue to rec ommend you and your mode of treatment May God bless you io your efforts to relieve the unfortunate. We claim nothing In the cure of Epilepsy, except the use ot Nature’s rrmediosin a scientific‘manner. We have no quack nostrum to sell for its treatment. Full and explicit instructions, with the reason for the treatment applied, with a statement of the re sults expects and, are given to every patient. For circulars explaining our method of treatment, terms, etc., address ROSS BROTHERS, Richmond, Ind. mch2.4t THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGING BOOK FILLMORE’S Is the best book in the field. The sentiment is goochand the songs are grand. The new figure notation is used. Price, 33 cts per copy; $3.60 per dot. by express; s4.2oper dot, by snail, FILLMORE BROS., Cincinnati, 0. febl7.lSt THE OLDEST STORE IN GEORGIA FOB THE SALE OF PIANOS AND ORGANS. Every Instrument Guaranteed to be as Represented. GOOD ORGAN, ' If you want the best PIANO or ORGAN, ' If you want to buy on INSTALLMENTS If you want any TUNING, ISP IF YOU WANT TO VST EXCHANGE‘S OLD FOR NEW GO TO OR WRITE PHILLIPS, CREW k FREYER, PROPRIETORS OF THE Great Southern Piano and Organ Depot, ATLANTA.. ..GEORGIA. HAVE the largest assortment in the city, embracing different makes and styles, thus affording the purchaser every opportunity for a judicious selection <ST Sell none but good instru ments, and make a specialty m Pianos, Organs, Mieel Ilusicacd small VI UK It-111 Ins) ■-■■iiK-nts. Our Music Rocm devoted alone to tbe trade, and is the largest in the State. We desire your comparison of prices with manufacturers and dealers South, North, East and West. V e invite your correspondence. Illustrated Catalogues sent free on application. Sole Agents for CHICKERING & SONS Celebrated Pianos, WM. KNABE & CO., World Renowned Pianos. C. L. GORHAM & CO., “Georgia’s Favorite.” C. D. PEASE & CO., the best Low-Priced Piano. “ SOUTHERN GEM.” The People’s Favorite.” MASON & HAMLIN World-Renowned ORGAN. GEO. A. PRINCE & CO., Oldest Organ Manufactory in the United States. Prices to Suit the Times. febin.tf THE LOST CAUSE. A MAGNIFICENT PIQTFRE 14:18 inches in size, printed on heavy Blate paper, beautiful in design and artistic in execution. It repre sents a Confederate soldier after the war return ing to hiß home, which he findß lonely and deso late. In front of the ruined cottage, telling a sad tale of the miseries of war, are two graves with rude crosses, on one of which some friendly hand has hung a garland. To the right the calm river and the rising moon indicate peace and rest. The stars seen through the trees repre sent the Sontliern Cross. It is a picture that will touch every Southern heart, and should fiud a place in every Southern home. Sent by mail mounted on a roller and post-paid on re ceipt of 25 cents, or 3 for 60 cents. Address JOHN BURROW A CO., Publishers, Bristol, Tenn. P. O. box 94. Agents wanted everywhere to sell our cheap and popular pictures. $5 to $lO per day easily made. No money required until pictures are sold. Send stamp for catalogue and terms. mch2.lt AN INDISPENSABLE REQUISITE FOB EVERY Teacher, Advanced Student, Intelligent Family, Library, and Professional Person, is The Best English Dictionary. "WEBSTER’S UNABRIDGED!" “The Best Practical English Dictionary Ex tant.”—London Quarterly Review, October, 1873. From Bev. W. H. H. Murray. Boston, Jan. 12, 1876: “The sermons which I have preached to my people, during the last three months, have been the outgrow th of Bible meditation alone. I have not made a library reference in construct ing one of them. The two volumes which I have by my side or on my knees when dictating them, "are the New Testament and Webster’s Dictionary. The former I find to bo worth more to me, as a preacher of the gospel to the people than all the books of theology in the world. And the latter contains not only the germs, but the expressed wealth, of all English literature. From the one I get my facts ana my inspiration; from the other, I am "taught exactness in defini tion and precision of statement. Never until I shut myself off from all other books and confined myself exclusively to these two, did I know how perfectly equipped for flight the mind is that has on either side of it these wings of power.” Published by . A C. MKRRIAM, Springfield, Mass. Sold by all Booksellers. mch2.tf OPM AFFLICTED! YOUR attention is called to the following ex tract of letter from Dr. K. P. McNorrill, a physician and planter of high respectability, in telligence and veracity, who took morphine, more or lees, for five years, and the last year of the five took fifty to sixty grams of morphine per day and whiskey in abundance. 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My wife is perfectly delighted, and says she wants to see you, talk to you, express her gratitude to you personally : "that you have done that which she thought no human on earth conld do. She speaks of it a great deal. Very respectfully, K. P. McNorrill. Herald Office, Atlanta. Ga., 1 February 9, 1876. f This is to certify that I was addicted to the Opium Habit eleven years, contracted under the administration of "opiates for chronic camp diarrhoea and dysentery, became a perfect wreck, and very neav being driven to desperation July Ist, 1875. About eight months ago I applied to Dr. W. T. Park for his Opium and Morphine An tidote ; took five months’ supply ; improved from the first day, and I am now entirely cured, having quit the Antidote, aud do not want it or Opium in any shape. mch2.lt J. A. Treadwell. SECOND AND REVISED EDITION. Sermons by Uie_ Monday Club ON THE INTERNATIONAL LESSONS FOR 1876. Crown, 8 vo. 400 pp. $1.50. 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