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The Christian Index! THE SO-OTH-wfesxEEJSr BAHIOT, TELE OHBISTIAIT Tnr^.AT.-n, OF Alabama. of Tennessee. VOL. 55— NO. 20. Tabe of Contents. Fibst Page. —Alabama Department; Richmond News and Notes—The Southern Baptist Con vention —Rev. B. G. Manard. Spirit of the Religious Press; General Denominational News; Baptist News and Notes; Death of S. S. Toney; Alabama News: Organs; etc., etc. Second Page. —Our Correspondents : Sinners and Preachers —Champion ; Acworth Baptist Sunday-school—a day of Enjoyment in the Gate City—A member; A clearer view of 1 Cor. xv: 29, 30 —J. L. Dagg ; Mercer Again— S. H. Stout; Man’s duty to God—J. Vf. Cal houn ; Letter from Cherokee County—K; How to Sustain the Gospel—A Baptist; Old Providence Church—A Scrap of History from East Tennessee—Farm Notes, etc.—Young Lady ; Letter from Tennessee—L. B. Fish. Third Page. —The Sunday-School: Lying Unto God —Lesson for May 28,1876. Mission Depart ’ ment: Committee on Missions; A Card of Mis sion Committee; Italian Mission —I. Science and Education. F ochth Page. —Editorial: A Monogram; Little Sins—Rev. J. 8. Baker. Tyndall—Rev. S. G. Hillyer. Georgia Baptist News; Rev. A. J. Beck. Southern Baptist Convention—Rev. D, E. Butler. Fifth Page.— Baptists and the Centennary— Rev. J. S. Baker. Sixth Page. —Select Miscellany; Ecclesiastical Laws of the Colony of Virginia; Amenities Journalism. Children’s Corner: Character istics of the Average American Boy; Peter Put-Off. Seventh Page. —Bees—How and When to take Honey—H. L. Long ; Agr.cultural Colleges ; Grange Gossip; etc. Eighth Page. —Georgia News: Literary Gossip. Our Correspondents: Letter From Florida— G. W. Hall; The Sunday-school Convention— W. G. Whidby, President State Sunday-school Convention; Obituaries; Advertisements; etc., etc. INDEX AM) BAPTIST. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT. In Eutaw, home-made corn is selling at 50 cents a bushel. John S. Stearns has been re-elected mayor of Evergreen. DeKalb county has voted for removal of its county seat. The location is yet to be fixed. The Montgomery fair association wants $5,- 000 more money to carry out its plans. Rust on wheat is almost universal in Chero kee county. Heavy rains in Wetumpka and North Ala bama in the last few days. A number ef negroes have been arrested at Scottflboro, oje charge of kukluxing. „ Complaint is made of rust in wheat in almost every county. The A. & C. road authorities are busily re pairing road bed and cars. The current session of Howard College has been a very prosperous and effective one. •— m —■ A young lady of Linden, Alabama, has vol unteered to take up the centennial cam e for the endowment of Howard College. The Rev. M. A. Bailey, ol Talladega,has re ceived and accepted a call to the pastorate of Baptist church at Quitman, Ga. Rev. Father Coleman, a Catholic priest from Dublin, Ireland, is holding a mission at Birmingham. Chancellor Graham has decided that only eighty acres are constitutionally exempt from levy and sale. A splendid vein of coal has been struck near Trussville, fifteen miles east of Birmingham, on the A. & C. railroad. Charles H. Hammond, of Missouri, has become editor and publisher of the Oxford Tribune. A meeting will be held at Hartsells, June 17th, preliminary to the organization of an academy of music for Morgan county. Rev. A. R. Burgett. of Mobile, will deliver the Agricultural & Mechanical College com mencement sermon, June 25th. Miss Mary Haskey, a victim of misplaced c onfidence,committed suicide in Union Springs he 11th. . M Probate Judge Atkins, of Hale county, has een reported incompetent by the grand jury, and impeachment proceedings will be begun againßt him before the supreme court. The Cherokee Advertiser reports majority vo ting, at a late electioii in DeKalb county, for removal of the county site. Another election will be held to fix the place. In a personal difficulty at Linden, Marengo county, on tbe 10th inst., Mr- James Harrison, county treasurer, shot and mortally wounded Mr. S. H. Bartlett, register in chancery. A man named Bluford Lowery, killed Ar chibald Harris in Cleburne county a few days ago. He stabbed him and without any app i rent cause. The resignation of Rev. Rufus Figh has been accepted as pastor of the Baptist church at West Point. He takes charge of a church in Dallas, Texas. Gen. George D. Johnston will deliver the agricuituarl address at the commencement of the Agricultuial and Mechanical College at Anbnrn, on the 27th of June, and W. W. Moore, Esq., of Birmingham, will uddress the Alumni on the night of the 27th. RICHMOND NEWS AND NOTES. The Boat hern Baptist Convention. The annual meetings of this body are always of thrilling interest. In them are brought together the leaders of the denomination — those who project enterprise and keep the machinery of the great Southern brotherhood at work. It is true, however, that the real workers of the denomination do not find their way to these meetings—they are the humble pastors and laborers who have not the means to attend these gatherings of the hosts. The results of their labor, in some measure, give them representation. The presence of those who project and lead in this great denomina tional work, is inspirational, and hence we return to our respective fields fired with new zeal and a higher enthusiasm. Wliatever may occur to us objectionable, as not in harmony with our way of thinking, docs not vitiate the magnetic effects of this contact with our bodies, nor neutralize the zeal awakened in conven tional bodies. The meetings of the past few days did not result so grandly as hoped for, still anew im petus was given to our denominational work that will hasten the triumph of the cross. The conventional sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Lorimer, of Boston. “The greatest of ail these is charity,’’ was h's text. His animadversions on the liberalism of the times, for policy’s or charity’s sake, was scathing and well lilted. His sermon was an able one. The exhibits of our Home and Foreign Sec retaries were most encouraging. The results of both Boards had been much in excess of any former year, while the outlook was flattering. Whether the income of the next year will b e as great us the past, will be determined by the degree of interest the pastors take in the work. The laoors of our Secretaries will not lie less active. OUT MISSION WORK AND OUT-LOOK. The most discouraging feature of our Home work is that among the Indians. It is very probable that this interest will pass out of the hands of Southern into these of Northern Baptists. Unless something is done, within the next few months, to carry out the policy of Dr. Buckner in the erection ot an institution of learning in his field, he will accept the propo sition of the Home Mission Board o( New York. Evidently this old missionary brother and he’., if* not feel that lr. interes r ived the sympathy he expected when he left his Mission field for the Convention. He brought two Indian ministers with him, and at his own expense, in the hope that their presence would a waken new enthusiasm in the work of Indian Missions. In this sacrifice there was evident disappointment. He had his Indians to sing before the congregations and Sabbath-schools; he held up to their gaze his empty pocket book ; he frequently spoke of his poverty and his sacrifices, yet with hilt little response save “ handshaking 1” The dear Baptist ladies, of this city, I understand, are determined to aid him in this work. Brother Buckner may be sensitive. One of his age, sacrifice and labor would necessarily be so, almost. He is a great and good man. OUR CENTENNIAL WORK. Dr. Winkler, of Alabama, made a great ef fort on the interest of onr Centennial work. He said more in a short address on the princi ples involved in this Centennial work than is common for those who discuss this issue. Dr. Cnrrv produced a sensation by his graphic de scription of the moral status of Italy. He not only stirred the hearts of the hundreds before him, hut also the Catholics of the city. Dr. Montgomery made an able argument for the Marion Board. His presentation of the Board’s work, and its present Mission, was thrilling. Dr. Williams, of Baltimore, and Dr. Hiden, made able addresses on the general work of Missions. Dr. Hiden has but little to eay in Conventional bodies —leaves the pleasure, in “much saying,” to those who are ambitious of a place in denominational records. He evi dently prefers to think. He seldom smiles, yet full of humor. Rev. Dr. Samson, of New York, and Rev. Dr. Lorimer, of Boston, made their presence felt by their eloquent words. In the main, the Convention was a success. Our Secretaries make a mistake in not indica ting to leading brethren who will attend these meetings, at least a month before the Conven tion convenes, the result of the year’s work, what is before then to be done, and their ideas as to the policy to be pursued, and request them to make preparations to discuss certain features of their reports and prospcc'ive work. In other words, have as much of the business laid out in advance as possible. By this means we would have much data for informa tion that would otherwise remain locked up in the libraries of the brethren. These are rea sons for this course: We hold our Conven tions with a view to influencing the locality. By contact with other denominations we hope to so present our work and standing as to fa vorably impress them. By bringing out these denominational facts, we reach this end. In this respect the late meeting was deficient. We look to our Secretaries and leading men for information. SPIRIT OF THE CONVENTION. Harmony prevailed during the entire ses sion. Dr. Boyce presided with his usual dig nity and efficiency. Positive, yet kind and genial. The Convention, very properly, con FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, MAY 25, 1876. venes next year with Coliseum church in New Orleans. Rev. Dr. McDonald, of Georgetown, Kentucky, preaches the introductory or Con ventional sermon. SABBATH IN RICHMOND. Rev. Dr. Fuller, of Baltimore, and Rev. Dr. T. G. Jones, of Nashville, occupied Dr. War ren’s pulpit morning and evening. The former preached more to the heart than the brain. His audience—the Christian portion—were glad they were there. At times the “ old man eloquent” was truly eloquent, sublime. Rev. Dr. Jones’ sermon at night was the effort of the Convention. “Ye are not your own” was his text* It was peculiarly Butler istic. Those familiar wit! the great English divine’s style, as left to us in Butler’s Analogy, can best determine as to the character of this great man’s'effort. He is a good man. It is a source of deep regret that such minds leave so little to the world. But seldom do we see an article from him and his like. Other churches were occupied by our minis ters. Rev. W. H. Davis, of Georgia, made a fine impression on Sabbath. Dr. Hawthorne and Dr. Capeiton, also. In fact, all of our brethren did admirably—honored the cause of their Master in whose name they ministered. A SENSATION! It was rumored that a leading D.D. of the Convention communed with the Campbellites Sabbath morning. Parties represent the Rev. Mr. Tyler, pastor of the Campbellite church in Richmond, as responsible for the rumor. If it is so, it is not surprising. It is the logical sequence of the prevailing practice as to “church and ministerial recognition.” RICHMOND'S GAIN. In the removal of Rev. Dr. Warren from Atlanta to this city, the former lost a good man, and the latter gained one. He is making a fine impression here. No pastor or minister, ever grew in the affection and confidence of his people faster, than the humble, devoted and working pastor of the First church. During the sessions of the Convention he kept up sun rise prayer-meetings. They were well attend ed, and had much to do with the religious fervor that’ characterized the deliberations of this body. Dr. Warren is a Baptist —fearless, yet prudent. He will prove a tower of strength to our cause in this city. God sent this good spirit to Richmond. EDUCATIONAL. . Jtichm.v and GoJf ye is in a prosperous pondi tion. The money subscribed for the comple tion of the buildings is much needed to enable its trustees to carry out their purposes in im proving the grounds. As long as a Cim-y is identified with the school prosperity will attend it. His recent re turn from his European tour was the occasion of a grand banquet. All Rich mond loves Dr. Curry—except the Catho lic, who have a “ holy horror ” for the great man. He, too, is a bold man; will occasional ly go out of his way iostop landmarkers; but all great men have their eccentricities. But who does not love the eloquent Curry ? Richmond Female College, is in a flourish ing condition. Prof. John Hart, one of the profoundest scholars in the State, and one of the most successful instructors and disciplina rians, has charge of this famous school. ENTERPRISE. Dull times here, yet much enterprise perceiv able. Splendid improvements are being pro jected, and streets undergoing improvement. Richmond is a great city—beautiful and neat. Her people are hospitable and elegant. PERSONAL. Of all the delegates in attendance on the Convention, Rev. Dr. senior editor of the Jleligious Herald, is the finest looking man of the body. He looks the truly great man, whatever may be objectionable in his church polity or theology, he is certainly one of the ablest and best men of our day. Dr. Fuller is a fine specimen of the man, hut Dr. Jeter ex cels him in personnel. Dr. Caperton, of the Western Becordcr, is another character marked on such occasions ; as well as the eccentric and incisively sharp Dr. J. C. Hiden; Lorimer, of Boston, and Hawthorne, of New York, are al so men of mark. Dr. J. B. Link, of Texas, Dr. T. G. Jones, of Nashville, are likewise men of great mental might. We are proud of our eminent men. B. G. M. Richmond, Va., May 16th, 1876. Teacher Wanted. —A competent gentleir;aD, a real first-class teacher, is wanted to take charge of the Danville Male and Funale College, Danville, Morgan county, Alabama. The school numbers about seventy-five pupils, is not denominational, but enjoys a large Baptist patronage. Correspond with Mr. D. J. Orr, of the above named place. —The Forest News says : Complaints—serious and almost alarming —come in thick and fast, as regards the ef fect of rust, and also the fly—both dire ene mies of this necessary crop. Wc often in cline to the opinion that some people are (Psposcd to exaggerate on "crop po rits"—be they good or .bad; hut on this important point, we regret to say, the testimony of the “multitude” proves thalthey are “all of one mind-” • ♦ —Judge Hiram Warner is men tioned as a candidate for the Govern orship. Spirit of the Religious Press, —The Illustrated Christian Weekly writes of “Point in Preaching There are some Persons—how they get into the pulpit we wonder—who meddle witli no sin since the Christian era; they assail Nineveh and the tower of Babel, and denounce Jero boam, son of Nebat. Their preaching is tike pitching bombshells into the moon, where the terrific explosions may- reverberate among the lone mountains without damaging the satellite. But the good sermon, says an old simile, is like a good portrait, eyeing every man in the room. —On tile subject of “Pressing towards the mark the New York Methodist trenchantly says: . A man’s character is sure to get the best of him. Like murder “it will out.” Being a hypocrite is a bad business foi many reasons, chiefest of which is that all diguisesare sure to fail. The safe way is to be a good, pure-mind ed, honest consecrated man. If you are not that, the first thing to do is to become one without delay. “At once, or gtadually?” Roth. Begin at once. Keep on continually. There is really no place for speculation about it. If you want to know how much can be done in a day, do not resort to a slate-pen cil, but take oft your coat and begin. If you would know what saving faith and abounding grace can compass in a moment, betake you to prayer and consecration. You may not be able to reckon up the malter even then; nor need you. Press toward the mark of your High Calling —keep pressing. Don’t stop to dispute about the distance it may he off, and never cease to press on. And do not forget the fruits you are to bear. Look to practice. Give out the light you get from Heaven. The life within will get into the life without, hut you cannot afford to neglect placing it upon the candlestick of consistent practice. That is to say, old habits need to be reformed on purpose. They concern minor morals, hut even then attention to them is an imperative duty They may concern grave duties; and they are the devil’s hose-pipe putting out the fires of. divine grace. The man who conse crates his life to Christ to-day must deliberate ly restore what he has wrongfully taken or he will lie back in the old rut to-morrow. There is no being good without trying and keep on trying—without pressing towards the mark. You can trust the new life inside just as far as yon live it outside, and no further. Paul pressed towards the mark—and so must you, or you will never reach it. —The New York Observer is responsible for the following: Mass was celebrated in the Romish church, th{’ odiex day, for the repose of thfosoul of the late Dr. Orestes A. Brownson. The poor soul had no rest while in the flesh. He went from one church to another and another and anoth er, seeking rest and finding none, and it was fondly believed that he found it when life’s fit ful lever was over. But it seems not, and therefore prayer is made that lie may at last have repose. —The Examiner and, Chronicle notes the fol lowing suggestive item: Some years ago, in the course of a friendly conversation between an eminent Baptist scholar and a Presbyterian clergyman of no mean reputalion, the subject of baptism was in troduced. For a time the discussion went on with live earnestness, the Pedobaptist interpo sing the ordinary objections and large infer ences familiar to all. But his opponent whose ability to handle the question would be fully conceded were we to mention his name, pre sented his side of the argument witii such mas terly force that at length the other, finding himself fairly driven to the wall, was obliged make the humilitating confession that much that had been said was entirely new to him— that in fact he had never given much attention to the matter, and really knew very little about it. And vet he was a man of large theologi cal culture, a pastor for many years, and had often administered what he regarded as the Scriptural ordinance of baptism without a doubt oi its divine authority and binding force. —The Christian at Work enforcing the neces sity of a regenerate person to take a decided position as such, remarks : There are two or? three reasons why all re generate persons ought to belong to the visible church of Jesus Christ. That is the only way to define your position, You say, “I have a great many pleasant Christian expe riences. I believe all that is said about Christ as a blessed Saviour. I ant living in anticipa tion of a glorious heaven. Why can’t f cher ish these experiences, and serve God in my own way without making any public demon strations?” MV reply: Because you have never yet defined your position. Has the world cognizance of these inward experiences? Have they any mode by which they can tell whether you are on the Lord’s side or on the devil’s side ? You say, “I attend church.” So do multitudes who have no faith in Christ. You say, “I listen attentively to the gospel.” So do multitudes who have no faith in the gospel. As the world looks on your position, it puts you on the other side, and you are really giv ing your vote against; Christ, his church and kingdom. Organs—Something of Interest.— Our readers will find presented in The Index, a discussion as to the claims and merits of or gans, by various manufacturers. There is a great competition among manufacturers at present, and the prices of instruments are put very low. Owing to this competion, manufacturers will readily appreciate the value of an adver tisement in this paper. We don’t say, also, that it will be of great benefit to us, if our readers, when writing to organ-makers, or in regard to any other adver tisement, will state that they saw the advertise ment in The Index. We have made arrangements by which we can supply any kind of musical instrument, on long credit, and extremely low prices. The instruments will be from the best manufacto ries. General Denominational News. —The New York Tribune has commenced a series of Centennial sketches of the churches of this country, their history and progress. —The General Conference of the Zion Afri can Methodist Episcopal church meets in the city of Louisville, Ky., the 23d of June next. —A Mexican Catholic bishop has sent forth a letter threatening the terrors of the church against all who attend the preaching of Pro testant missionaries. —The Congregational churches of England contribute annually for church and missionary purposes about $4,000,000. —On the 6lh of March the fourth annual meeting of the Italian Bible Society was held in the new Methodist church in Rome. Since 1872 the first edition of 10,000 volumes has been exhausted. This work is independent of what has been done by the Foreign Bible So cieties. An edition of 3,000 and a large and heautifnl family Bible was prepared last year. —Was St. Augustine a negro? is one of the latest questions started for discussion in the Episcopal journals. —The following advertisement appeared the other day in'a Sussex England paper. It tells its own tale“To Roman Catholics.—Seeing it reported that the Roman Catholic bishop of Nottingham has introduced the use of the penitential whip to his flock; and believing that the happy privilege mentioned is not en joyed by the Roman Catholic inhabitants of this otherwise highly-favored town ; and be lieving, also, that this practice is according to the teaching of Scriptures (see Prov. xxvi., 3, last clause), the Advertiser begs to say that he will undertake to engage a strong and able bodiedman, to administer this refreshing or dinance to any desirous applicant; he will also guarantee that it shall be thoroughly well done— free of charge. Applicants please ad dress, E. T. 0., office of this paper.” —ln New York a striking and singular proof was recently given of the hold which the Moody and Sankey movement lias taken of the popular mind. A large crowd assembled on one of the wharves waiting the arrival of the great musical composer, Offenbach. W bile the landing was delayed, the crowd p sed away the time by singing the Sankey hyu—s to the tunes that bad become so familiar through the Hippodrome sei vices. —The Spanish Cortes seems disposed to resist persistently the reactionary movements of the Ultramontanes. It has rejected by decisive votes (one of 326 to 38, and the other of 173 to 12) amendments proposed against the Religious Toleration clause of the new Constitution The last amendment proposed that Dissenters (all who do not obey the Pope) should b e restricted to private worship. The Minister o* Justiee declared that Dissenters would enjoy the same civil rights as Catholics. Prime Minis ter Canovas del Castillo said that Spain pos sessed colonies in America, Africa and Asiai and had relations with the world. It would he impossible for her to keep these colonies and maintain these relations if Government adopted an iireconcilable ultramontane atti tude. The;Fifth Avenue New York Presbyterian church, (Rev. Dr. Hall’s), contributed last year more than $36,000 to Foreign Missions; $25,500 to Heme Missions; $21,000 to church erection ; $6,000 to disabled clergymen and their families, besides the collection to Sunday school Missions of its own, and Presbytery Home Mission work, etc. —The reports of the American Bible Socie ty at the annual meeting in New York last week, show receipts for the year of $527,198; expenditures $559,281. Including balance May, 1875, there is still left on hand $8,970. During the year 876,770 Bibles were manu factured, and 850,470 distributed in this and foreign countries, having it printed in various languages. Nine members of the board of managers were elected. The next annual meeting will be held in Philadelphia May 16, 1877. The Alabama Corporation of the Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad Company elec ted D. F. A. Bales,President, and the following persons Directors ; L. N. Walthall, James F. Bailey, M\ R. Brown, J.B. Lovelace, J. W. Crenshaw, N. H. R. Dawson, Henry A. Stol lenwerck, Wiley Coleman and J. 11. Y. Webb. The South and North road, through its pop ular Superintendent, Mr. Robert Meek, has tendered the editors, who assemble at Mont gomery in convention on the 30th, an excur sion over the magnificent road to Blount Springs and return, on a day to he selected by the editors. - • The Selma Argus says ; Avery intelligent audience on Wednesday evening last, listened to a scholarly and critical lecture on “Dr. Johnson and his Companions,” by Rev. E. B. Teague, one of the most pro foundeet thinkers and closest reasoners of this ag‘'- _ The Montgomery Advertiser says ; It affords us great pleasure to state that the holders of the $2,000,000 straight Alabama and Chattanooga railroad bonds have fully agreed to accept the proposition of the State, and have written that they are ready to give up the bonds and.accrned interest and take the State’s interest in and title to the lands. This will about take up all the endorsed and straight Bonds of the Alabama and Chattanooga bonds of the Alabama and Chattanooga road,and that part of the debt settlement may be considered a finality. WHOLE NO. 2820 BAPTIST NEWS AND NOTES. —The Rev. C. H. Spurgeon, at a recent Sunday morning Service at the Tabernacle, said the seat-holders would observe that the tickets of the new quarter had a notice printed on them that they were not available for a cer tain evening. The reason of this was that he was determined to have one service of his own every quarter for the future. That one service would be for those who were not in the habit of attending at the Tabernacle, and he hiped all the seat-holders would stay away from it. Let them all on that occasion go elsewhere, and if they got more good at any other place let them continue to go to it. Since Mr. Wall, the English Baptist mis sionary, has been in Rome, he has baptized from 160 to 180 persons—a result which is re garded as astonishing in so short a time as five years, considering the great difficulties sur rounding the work The American Baptist Home Missionary Society has received $175,534.38 during the financial year ending April Ist, for sustaining its general mission work in aiding churches, and for carrying on its seven schools for train ing young Frcedmen to become preachers and teachers in the South. —Says the Examiner and Chronicle : The Indian misssons form one of the most interesting departments of our Home Mission work, and should be prosecuted with vigor. The Board have appointed Major George W. Ingalls to take the superintendence of the work, and to raise funds for carrying it on. Maj. Ingalls has been for four years Indian Agent for different tribes, and in retiring from the service of the government does so not only with a clean record and testimonials of good character from his superior officers, but also with a Christian’s desire for the spiritnal good of the people among whom he has lived. He proposes to make a tour through some of the States, delivering addresses on the morat condi tions and wants of the Indians. His lectures will be illustrated with stereopticon views, showing the history of missions and of civiliza tion among the tribes, picturing wild Indians and their modes of life, and on the other hand the church buildings, the school, council and dwelling-houses of those who have been Chris tianized. He will be accompanied by Colonel John Jumper, second chief of the Seminoles, a full-blood Indian Baptist minister, and also by a Cherokee and a Choctaw preacher. As su perintendent of the missions Major Ingalls will attend to the selection of preichsrs. the over seeing of schools, etc. It is to be lioped that he will he well received for his work’s sake, raid that a deeper interest ii. the mission*, .and a more liberal support of them will G prtv .o'ed in the churches. The latest authentic statistics of the Baptists in Virginia present the following figures: White (Regular) associations, 21; churches, 652 ; ministers, 422 ; members, 63,435. Color ed (Regular) associations, 6; churches 512; ministers, 245; members, 110,508. Total: (Regular) associations, 27; churches, 1,164 ministers 667; baptisms last year, 14,470 ; members, 173,943. Thepe figures do not in clude tbe “Primiiive” and the “Anti-Mission” Baptists. / —The attempt to introduce civil marriage into Sweden has failed. A writer in the Jour nal de Geneve says: The 12,000 Baptists of Sweden will be con sidered as living in a state of concubinage and their children as illegitimate. —lt is reported by the agent that $50,000 have been received toward the $250,000 asked for this year for the endowment of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Chicago. One hundred years ago the present month, the first sermon preached in Kentucky by any minister was delivered near Harrodsburg, un der an elm tree, by Rev. Mr. Hickman, of the Baptist church, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Tyn dal, of the same denomination. At that early day there were only about 100 inhabitants in the State, and of this number between thirty and forty of them were Baptists Death of S. S. Toney. —lt was our pain ful pleasure to witness, on Sahbalh last, at For syth, the remains of our young brother Sidney Toney. We have known him for eight or ten years, and knew him only to admire and love him for his many virtues. He was born at Forsyth, on the 26th of Au gust, 1848; was married to Miss Annie E Patot, of Savannah, on the 6th of February, 1868, at the ho use of her brother-in-law, Dr. Stoncy Robert, of Doughtily county, Ga. He united with the Baptist church in Baker county, Ga., and was baptized by the Rev. W. H. Clarke (returned missionary from Africa) Sunday, August 16th, 1868, and on Sunday last, May 21st, he died at his father’s house at Forsyth. Brother Toney was a modest, retiring man, but ever ready to do good to others when called upon. He made no great pretension in his religious professions, but was ready to act and to do lis part as a. Christian brother. Though young, he was made Treasurer of the Forsyth Baptist church. In this positon he performed his duly with fidelity for several years, until his health became so poor that he was compelled to resign his office. For a year or two, brother Toney has been suffering from that terrible disease, consumption, which was fast sapping the very foundation of health and life. He left behind (he fullest assurance of his inheritance in the land of eternal rest. But a few moments before he breathed Ins last, he called for his wife and three little children, Henry, Mamie and Sidney, and bid them all farewell. He told his wife and his brother and sister to meet him in Heaven ; that lie was ready and willing to go. He left his wife and children in the hands of the Lord and felt that all would he well. Thus has passed away, another one of the good citizens of the quiet town of Forsyth. May our last end be like his. A . ‘ vf