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The Christian Index. BY JAS. P. HARRISON A CO. “CHBISTUNi UNION.” In an article on “Tiio Mission of the Church,” which appeared in last issue of The Index, it was proposed to notice, soon, some things in the way of church work. But we turn aside, for the present, to notice an article which ap peared lately in the Atlanta Constitution, one of the leading dailies of the State. Atlanta is re garded as the leading city of our great State—is the Capital of Georgia, the headquarters of our Index, of our State Mission Board, and is re garded as having a large Baptist population of ¥-eat influence in the city and in the State. he article itself is evidently a fling at Baptiste. Under these circumstances, it will not be re garded as going out of the wav of religious journalism to reproduce the article with the view of commenting upon it. It is as follows : “Christian Union.— . Editors Constitution • It is refreshing to see Christian union prevailing. Prejudice, Digotry and exclusiveness are on the wane. The Christian, of whatever name, is no longer unchurched. Ministerial authority is un questioned. Equality is endorsed These are the ripened fruits of union efforts. The Bap tists, throwing aside the exclusiveness of a less enlightened age, under the leadership of JJr. Teasdale, are preparing for more perfect Chris tian union. Let us encourage these brethren. It is a source of gratulation when Christian ex clusiveness gives way to enlightened liberality. Our Baptist brethren no longer unchurch Chris tians. Other churches are placed upon tho 'apostles and prophets.’ and endorsed. The re cantation of bigotry, for charity, is worthy of Christian commendation. It speaks well for Atlanta Baptists. Love sweeps everything be fore it. The djys of exclusiveness’ are num bered. It will die with this generation. “Baptismal succession—of Roger Williams— will fade away as has the no less intolerant dog mas of Baptist ministerial and church succes f sion. The baptism of the spirit will be acknowl edged the true baptism despite the mode. The exclusiveness of immersion as a mode will claim few adherents. These good friends will soon see eye to eye with the hosts of Christians—will hold the spirit and not the shadow. The bigotry of close communion cannot stand in the way of liberal Christianity. Based upon mode, it will soon die in the presence < f the spirit. Spirit is ?reater than mode. Soon the table will be free ree as the spirit. Wo rejoice that Baptists are hastening to freedom. Hall and Spurgeon have confessed to error—have liberated Baptists from their shackles of exclusiveness. Ere long, America, like England, will rejoice in freedom, under the guidance of literal sentiments. The night of intolerance is passing—the sun of char ity is risiDg. Bigotry and exclusiveness will flee away be.'o e its glory as ill-omened birds to the darkness from which they sprung. “Brotherhood." We have had access to a large number of pa - pers of the secular press, besides those which it is our fortune to take, and it U true to state that there appears to be a growing tendency to dictate in religious matters—and especially to put Baptists in a false position, and thus to ed ucate the public against them. Under cover of great liberality and charity. “Brotherhood” has placed before the public more implied error and patent spleen than we have seen in the same space. “Brotherhood’ is evidently a man of ability—at least, so far as to have the power of compacting, in a short article, an immense amount of misrepresentation and vituperation. Stripped of its claims of charity and linerality, the plain English of the article is that Baptists have, to say the least, been exc usive, intolerant and bigots, and holding to baptismal succession, (Roger Williams) etc. Adi this is soon to be swept away in Atlanta by union efforts, under the leadership of Dr. Teasdale, and to be swept from the world by the peculiar theories of Rob ert Hall and Spurgeon, of England. The Ba| tie s of Atlanta are highly complimented in this con nection. To make this article shorter than oth erwise we would be inclined to do, we propose to send to“Brotherhood's”wih a few grains of corn to grind, and if he succeeds to our liking, will furnish, if he wishes, a cargo or two of similar material : 1. The Old Testament is a unit, in the sense that it is precisely the same to all men under heaven. (a) The first sentence, “God created the heav ens and the earth,” means just what it means to all men. (!>) The last verse—“And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to the r fathers, lest I ccme and Bmite the earth with a curse,” — means just what it means to ail men. These do not mean one thing to A. and another to B. 2. All the intermediate sentences taken singly, and, of course, in the aggregate, mean just wdiat they mean, and the same to all men. (a) It so happe. s, unde the God-appointed arrangements, there was but one—there could be but one Scriptural Jewish church with its priesthood and appurtenances. (b) Possibly the members of this, who stuck to the law and testimony, were called Intolerant and bigots by those who rebelled at God’s plan. (c) Possibly, too, if the uncircumcised nations had joined with the Jews in nnion efforts, at the sacrifice of God reseated truth instead of onion in the clearly revealed truth, many of the Jews might have been swept away by the tide of lib eralism. Such, no doubt, would have received the gratuiations of their very liberal neighbors. The lead- rs would have come in for a double share of honor 3. So, too, the New Testament, from the first sentence to the closing sentence, taken singly and in the aggregate, means just what it means, to every man under heaven. (a) This includes the coming, life-work, teach ings, example, suffeiings, death, burial, resur rection and ascension of Jesus, as the great head of the New Testament church. (6) Here, (in the New Testament), we find the doctrines, ordinances, commands and regu lations to be held and observed by Scriptural churches, and these are solemnly binding upon Christ’s faithful followers, and will be binding to the end of the Christian dispensation. 4. If the New Testament is the same to each man and to all men in these respects, it iB abso lutely absurd to sav that it (the New Testament) provides for A. one cli iroh, with its doctrines, ordinances and regulations, and another for B. and another for C., ad infinitum. (a) Me can accept the proposition that all present claimants may be wrong. (b) But who can accept the proposition that diverse claimants are equally right t (c) The very unity of the New Testament suggests, or, rather, makes it absolutely true that there can be but one strictly Scriptural claimant. , , ~ . , <dj If “Brotherhood" does net know the fact, wi inform him that this is the casus belli—the conflict which ha- been going on for centuries— between Baptists and Catholics—a bloody, stake-burning conflict, in which Baptists fur nished martyr victims rather than yield their fideUiv to Jesus, and this was long before Protestants and present claimants had existence. () Me opine that leaders among Baptists will have “a hard old time” in carrying the Bap tists, rank and file, to the plane of “Brother hood’s” glorification, and that he, and his pos teiity to the remotest geurr,.tioi.s wi!. become grey-headed beioie tho desired consummation upon his pl-n. 6. There is up true union —there can be none in the highest sense, except in the embracemeut of the Truth as it is in Je-ius. (a) Cur theories of dcctiinee, ordinances anl church order have been assailed thousands ol times, with as many failures. M hen we say that Jesns submitted to and commanded immer sion only as baptism, there the assertion stands in all its’ iutegnty, backed up by the high schol arship of the woiid. When we assert that hone tut adult professed believers are recognised by the New Testament as propel subjects, there it stands, as the other, against all assaults. 6. But it is claimed that love sweeps every thing before it. (a) We respectfully suggest that “Brother hood”makea a slight mistake. Truth and love are in harmony, hut love does not sweep L uth away, and does not sweep away the martyr friends of truth. Of all the Baptists which it will sweep away at the expense of truth, we venture to say there will not be a backbone among them. (b) But it occurs to us that “Brotherhood” picked up the wrong broom when he commenced sweeping, when he charges his brothers with being like their ancestors, bigots, intolerant and odiously exclusive. (c) Would it not have shown more love to say that our stubbornness is the result of our fulelity to revelation, to truth, and to Jesus ? Perhaps he means that he will love us when we unman ourselves, and give our backbones to the dogs. 7. We remiud the good brother, whoever he may be, that he cou and hardly have offered the Baptist family a greater insult than the place he assigns them in connection with Roger M’illiams. M’e advise him to read np and expand. Roger M’illiams never formed a link in the Baptist chain—never was a regular Baptist. He be lieved in immersion, and held, in common with the Baptists, the doctrine of “soul liberty.” For the championship of this, in his day, we honor him. and there the mat ter ends. 8. We suggest to “Brotherhood,” also, that if lie will frankly approach the Baptiste of Atlanta —especially the leaders—and a-k them whether they endorse his construction of the union of forts alluded to, he will get answers which will surprise him, and may cut off Iris sanguine hopes of tho speedy destruction of the bigots and intolerants outside of Atlanta. 9. Finally, we suggest that “Brotherhood" has put Dr. Teasdale aud Atlauta Baptists in a false position, albeit his conclusions may be the log ical outcome of union efforts, based upon senti mentalism aud the snppresssion of a part of the truth. Our Richmond Letter.—AVe have re ceived a very interesting letter from our ex cellent correspondent in Richmond, “E. W* W.,” detailing the extraordinary revival among the colored people of that city, and other items of interest. We regret that the letter comes too late for insdftion in this issue. It will ap pear in our next. AVe, however, make the fol lowing extract, which will give gratifying in telligence to tire hosts of friends of Dr. Ful ler, who will rejoice at the great field of use fulness thus opened to him ; while Georgians, rejoicing at the honor bestowed so worthily upon him, will regret to lose one whom they have for years learned to love and respect, Wc have not yet learner! whether Dr. Fuller has accepted the proffered position: Dr. R. W. Fuller. —The Trustees of the Baptist Female Institute of thiscity have elected Dr. Fuller as its President, and have reorgan ized the Faculty. The President is the only male connected with the Institution. The females, Miss Eaton, Misses llamner, and Miss Dustman, have no superiors in solid accom plishments, elegance of manners, and success in discipline atid in tcachiug. The Ins itution now commends itself to all who wish to give their daughters a solid, finished and elegant training. Georgia will greatly miss her beloved Fuller, but if his sphere of usefulness can he enlarged by removing to Richmond, the good old Em pire State of the South will rejoice in an op portunity to confer a favor on her noble sister. We are all anxious to see our coming Presi dent among us, and are praying for his early toration to health. Third Baptist Church, Atlanta. —A meeting of great interest and success is now progressing in this church, under the pastoral care of brother W. J. Bpeairs. Main anxious enquirers crowd the house, and the faith of God’s people is in lively exercise. The pastor has already baptized twenty-two willing and happy converts. We shall soon give a full account of the meeting. We take great pleasure also in saying that Rev. T. A. Higdon, of Dalton, came to the assistance of the pastor when the meeting began, and has rendered very acceptable service in the cause of Christ; aud is still present, preaching daily to the multitudes who wait upon hiß ministry. Notes on Sunday-School Lessons.— We call the especial attention of Sunday-school superin tendents, teachers and scholars to our original “Notes on the Sunday-school Lesson. ’’ We have made a permanent arrangement with a distin guished brother, who will prepare these exposi tions specially for The Index, devoting careful study to the same, in order that they may be as fresh, original, interesting and thorough as pos sible. They will form one of our most valuable departments. Third BaftistCiiurch, Atlanta. —The General Meeting of the First District of Stone Mountain Association will meet with this church, on the 26th of this month. The introductory sermon will he preached by Rev. V. C. Norcross. The following is the programme ol essays and addresses: 1. The Duties of the Pastor to the Church Defined—Rev. J. F. Reeves. 2. The Duties of Descons Defined—Rev. W. J. Speairs. 3. What is the Churches Mission—Rev. V. C. Norcross. 4. The Duly of every Church Member in Supporting the Gospel—Rev. C. M. Irwin. 5. The Accountability of the Church for Neglecting the Support of the Gospel at Home or Abroad —Dr. A. T. Spalding. Illulsters and beacons’ Meeting. Thomason, Ga., July 5, 1878. The Ministers and Deacons’ meeting of the Geoifiia Association will convene with the church at New Providence, Warren county, com menceing on Tuesday, July 30th, 1878. The church extends a cordial invitation to visiting brethren. The Editor of The Index, Bro. De Votie, and the Agents of our Board are invited ; it is hoped they will attend. A large attendance is desired. All brethren, who come by Railroad will be met with conveyances at Norwood, or the Geor gia Road, on Monday, July 29th. The train from Atlanta arrives at Norwood at 8 o'clock p m.; that from A' gusla, a' 9 o'clock, a. ji. C Pie, brethren, you will be taken care of, and we shah be glad to sec you. J. VV. Ellinoton. In behalf of tne Cnurch. Let everybody pray for an outpouring of God’s Spiri upon the land— upon the woiid— this year, it is not hard for God to help. We r etd help, the churches need it, the world is suffering for it. Yes, lot ull pray for a general revival of God’s grace all over the land. There is great hnaccia! unbanasament in Europe. Literature Secular Editorials Current Notes and News ATLANTA, THURSDAY, JULY It, 1878. INDEX AND BAPTIST. Publication Rooms—*7 and 29 South-Broad Street Regular Editorials. THIC SCHOOLS. We return thanks to the President and Committee of the A then aim Society of Monroe Female College, Forsylli, and to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trus tees, for invitations to attend the commence ment exercises of this famous institution, which took place July 7th to 10th, inclu sive. These exercises are noted for their brilliancy, and are always witnessed by thronged and delighted audiences. The commencement just closed was, in every respect, the peer of any that has preceded it in point of interest. —Kirkwood, Georgia, High School main tained its high rank as a select classical school during the past session. The ex hibition of Elocution, held June 37th, fur nished the large audience present a rare mental treat in a choicely selected and well rendered programme. —We have received a copy of the An nouncement of Gordon Institute, Barnes ville, Georgia, for the spring term. T his is a flourishing institution of learning, with an excellent faculty, and deservedly enjoys a large patronage. Prof. Charles E. Lamdin is the president. —Southern Female College. The thirtyofifth commencement of this well known and honored college was as brilliant and successful as its best friends could have wished, and signally testified to the splendid administration of its worthy president, Prof. I. F. Cox, and his efficient corps of assist ants. The citizens of LaGrange are very proud of him and his noble school. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. W. L. Kilpatrick, of Richmond county. His theme was that science and religion are sisters, walking hand in hand. It was a fine sermon. Appropriate and very interesting addresses were delivered by Capt. John A. Foster,of Clayton, Ala., and Mr. F. 11. Richardson, of Atlanta. The concert, under the direction of the Misses Cox, was a perfect success, and elicited the unqualified praise of a very large audience. Ten young ladies received di plomas. The annual address was eloquently delivered ny Hon. Jos. F. Pou, of Colum bus, his subject being “Education." —The “Annual Announcement of the University of Georgia, with a Catalogue of officers and students,” etc , etc., from the press of Jas. P. Harrison & Cos., Atlanta, is before us. Ii is a handsome pamphlet of 93 pages, and gives much interesting and valu able information relating to this grand and honored institution of learning. The Uni versity' of Georgia lias, for generations, been the pride of Georgians, and occupies a bril liant and conspicuous niche in the temple ol Georgia’s fame. She is the alma mater of illustrious meq, living and dead, and under the present vigorous and thoroughly efficient administration of Chancellor Dr. Tucker, and a corps of assistants of rare talent, her prestige is increasing, and her influence widening and deepening. The discipline is strict, yet gentle, and the training of mind and heart progresses in gratifying harmony. The University represents the highest stan dard of modern intellectual progress, wisely controlled by pure Christian morality, and the salutary reslraims imposed by the teach ings of divine revelation. Under sucli gov ernment, guided by a firm hand and clear head, and sustained by the respect and en couragement of an intelligent patronage, no institute of learning cau fail to maintain the highest rank, and the University of Georgia s'ands to-day, in all essentials of a first-class institution of learning, the peer of any in this country. The total number of students in all departments, as given in this catalogue, amounts to 470. The approaching com mencement is looked forward to with deep interest by our citizens, and promises to be one of the completest and most interesting ever held. The efficiency of teachers and scholars cannot be excelled, and the pro gramme of exercises will be unusually va ried, and afford scepc tor high efforts of tal ent and erudition. —The exercises of the sixth graduating class of the Girls’ High School of this city, recently held at DeGive’s Opera House, were of the most attractive character, and wit nessed by a very large audience. The essays were of high merit, and gave evi dence of the correct training and superior mental culture maintained in the high schools of this city. All the graduates re flected honor upon themselves and their teachers by their performances. Miss Eva Prather (first honor) read an essay, “Clavsliis tory” and ValedictorytoSuperlntendentand Board of Education, whose pure style and touching pathos gained the warmest ap plause of the audience. Miss Nettie Ser geant (first honor) read an essay, “Our Year’s Work,” and Valedictory to Class and Teachers. The fine merit of her produc tions elicited the warmest commendations. The “Graduating Hymn,” written by Miss Emily Prather for ihe occasion, was a com position of more than ordinary merit, pure in tone and poetic in sentiment. Wc pre dict for this young lady a bright career as a versatile and accomplished writer. The graduating class numbered twenty-two, the largest since the existence of the High School in this city. MERCKK IMVKRSm. The late commencement exercises at this seat of learning have never lieeu surpassed in all its history. For thirty-six years these literary fes tivals have occurred. In peace, in war, and now in times of depression and financial stringency, it lives—brings forth fruit to bless the years as they go by. The Institution is firmly established in the city of Macon, and for it the cit zeus of that re fined and excellent educational center entertain the strongest confidence and ardent hopes for its future prosperity. Dr. Hawthorne, of Alabama, on Sunday morn ing, delivered a sermon of great power aud full of wise counsel to old aud young. On Monday, the declaimers in the Sophomore Class were heard by a very large audienoe and a college of critics chosen to docide on the merits of each speaker. The contest was manly, vigor ous aud severe. For a time the successful ora tor and prize seemed to hang upon several speakers, when at length the last young man on the list, Mr. Atkinson, of Morgan county, as by the magic of Iris eloquence, took both the honor and the prize. Mr. Richards, of Augusta, Rich mond county, received the second prize, while quite a number of others wore close upon him for the honor. On Tuesday, tho Junior exhibition was hold; and these young men also spoke witli groat easo, accuracy and effect their well written and origi nal orations. Hon. Thomas Hardeman, at the close, in one of his finest speeches, delivered tho prizes to Messrs. Atkinson and Richards, which the audienco received with rounds of applause. On Wednesday, tho great day of the feast, Commencement propor, oarue off. On the plat form wore many gentlemen of distinction, who came to honor and be honored. The class of twenty-two was well represented in the persons and addresses of the speakers chosen for the occasion. The “Salutatory,” by Mr. Felton, did himself great credit, and the “Valedictory" by Mr. Willet touched our hearts with both joy and sadness. The President, Dr. Battle, conferred the de grees on the Senior Class of 1878, and quite a number of alumni received the degree of A. M , in course, and he also announced that degree as an honorary one on Mr. C. C. Anderson, of Pu laski county, Ga. Then came tho announcement that the author ities of Mercer University had done themselves an honor, already too long delayed, viz: that Prof. Shelton P. Sandford had been made Doctor of Laws. Tho leurncd gentleman, life-long pro fessor and eminent mathematician, well deserves this distinction. He wears his honors with be coming meekness, as all great men do. Afterwards the Hon. Clifford Anderson, Chair man of the Law Department, conferred, with a very appropriate speech, the degree 8.L., on the graduates (five in number) iu that school. Thus has closed another year iu the history of this University. We cannot dismiss the subject without expressing our gratification at the suc cess which has crowned the heads of all the fac ulty. Each one deserves the praise of doing his duty well. Each engaged to do that at the first, aud they have simply and faithfully discharged their duties. If we make any mention of one more than another, it is in behalf of the profes sor in elocution and oratory. The results of suc cessful and careful training by Prof. Woodliu in this department deserves the commendation of all who witnessed these exerciseH. The impres sions made on such an occasion arc dopendent upon the speaking and acting of the young men. If this is done well, sucoess is attained —the speaking and acting was well done on this occa sion, and, therefore, success has been attained. The Hon. Mr. Hammond, of Thomas county, made a fine speech which was well received. The Board of Trustees had a large attendance of its members, and did an unusual amount of work. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer have been united in the person of Rev. G. li. McCall, of Hawkinsville. Dr Battle, President, lias been made the agent for the Institution over wrliich lie presides with so much dignity and success Blending the Presidency and agency iu him, brings the Uni versity directly in contact with the great Bap tist family of Georgia. Brother Fuller baH, on account of failiug health, resigned his agency, to take effect after a time agreed upon. In conclusion, we take pleasure in setting Mer cer University before our readers again, and in voke for it the sympathy, prayers, contributions, confidence and patronage of our brethren and friends. F. 8. Johnson, Sit.—The death of this venera ble and esteemed citizen, which occurred a few days ago at Macon, lias oaused universal regret. He died at the ripe old age of throe score years and ten. He was for many years closely identi fied with the business interests of Macon. He was, in every respect, “an honest man, Ihe no blest work of God.” His word was his bond, and his sterling worth and Christian integrity were universally recognized. Iu his death, tlio city of his residence has lost one of its most val uable citizens and society one of its most estima ble ornaments He has left a widow, four sons and two daughters to mourn liis loss, and to whom we extend our sincorest sympathy. The Dignity of Words.- In speaking of sacred things, and of religious matters in general, we cannot be too carelul in the choice of the words by which we seek to express our views. The dignity of the words should be in close harmony with the dignity of the subject. To lower the former to the stand ard of Ihe flippant or equivocal, is to impair the beauty, strength and Influence of the 1 ter. The order formerly issued authorizing a military pursuit iuto Mexican territory of the cattle thieves will be more vigorous! l enforced, despite Mexican protests. One of the junior speakers at the Mercer University Commencement last week made the novel idea that the discovery of Ameri ca was a great misfortune the theme of his discourse, and argued that crime increased. in America in proportion to the advance of civilization. There is a daring originality in this view of the subject, which goes far to reconcile ns to the lack of acceptable evi dence necessary to sust An the speaker’s ar gument before the inexorable tribunal of facts. The prevalence of crime in this or any other country is, certainly, a great mis fortune, but the discovery of the country perse, has nothing to do with it. Nor can it be demonstrated that the increase of evil is greater than,or even approximates,the stand ard of increase of the good, and which is the inseparable product of Christian civili zation. To adopt our young orator’s prem ises as true, would be to admit that barbar ism is a condition to he preferred to that of civilization—certainly an untenable position at this period of the world’s history. By tho action of the Berlin Congress the power of Turkey in Europe has been annihilated, aud the grasping ambition of Russia, as shown in the treaty of San Stefano, has been considera bly rebuked, principally because of the firmness of England during the negotiations. Russia and Roumania share Bessarabia between them. Rou rnania receives her independence, and the Do brudscha. Bulgaria becomes an independent State under the rule of a Christian prince. Rou melia is to have a Christian governor, thus se eming the rights of its Christian inhabitants. Servia is independent. Austria receives Bosnia and Herzegovina. Montenegro, the little land of horoes lias securod to tier, in diplomatic form, the independence it has maintained for four cen turies, and secures additional territory. Servia also secures moro territory, but it does not de serve it. The border provinces of Greece, of which it had been deprived, are returned to her. Turkey has been trimmed around the border quite liberally, and has lost her prestige as a first-class power. Austria has made a good speculation out of the circumstance. Christian ity has secured important benefits. Russia is forced to submit to European dictation, and will remain quiet for about three years. Cartersville Express.— Col. T. E Hanbury, the energetic editor of tho Dalton Enterprise, having been tendered the editorial management of the Cai'tersville Express, and accepted the same, will hereafter, with the assistance of Mrs. Hanbury, conduct both of those papers. He will divide his attention between Dalton and Car tersvillo, and we are assured, with the valuable assistance of his talented wife, will do full jus. tice to his responsible duties. We extend to brother Hanbury our congratulations and good wishes. The Express and Enterprise will have a prosperous voyage uuder such an experienced pilot. HO\. W O. TIICGLE. [LaGrange Reporter.) Hon. W. O. Tuggle, of Troup, this week an nounces himself a candidate for Congress iu this district, subject to the action of the Nomi nating Convention. Mi. Tuggle haß unus lal qualifications for the position to which he aspires. He haß education, talent, independence and integrity without a stain. His record is eminently good. When the war broke out, he was at school at Mercer Uni versity, of which institution he is now a trustee. Although he was exempt from military duty, he enlisted with the LaGrange Light Guards in April, 1861. With them lie served in the army of North ern Virginia until his health failed, aud he was discharged because of physical disability. He remained at home but a short time. He could uot stay in the rear while war was raging at the front. He enlisted again—this time in John Morgan’s cavalry. He was with that great Captain in all bis raids; was twice captured by the enemy ; twice escaped—once from St. Louis and once from Indianapolis—and worked his way back to his command. In 1865 he was admitted to the bar. In 1868 he was the Democratic nominee for Senator from Troup, Heard and Carroll, and led what was considered a forlorn hope to victory, but was conuted out by the Radicals and bayonets. He was Alternate Elector on the Seymour and Blair ticket, and stumped the district for Dem ocracy. He was Secretary of the Democratic party iu Troup while this county wan under Rad ical rule, and as such did his full share towards redeeming tho county. Iu 1874, lie was Chair man of the Executive Committee of the Fourth Congressional District. Iu 1876, he was Elector on the Tildeu and Hendricks ticket, and thoroughly canvassed the ds rict with Hon. Henry R. Harris. The work he did in ibis campaign—how he smote the Rad icala hip and thigh, and riddled the Independent candidate for Congress—is fresh in the minds of the people of the district, and need hot be repeated here. He was one of the most efficient members of the Constitutional Convention in 1877 ; and men in high public esteem said of him. that he won more reputation than any young man in the Convention. This is not strange ; for untiring energy and unquestionable thoroughness are among liis prominent characteristics. Mr. Tuggle is now in the prime of his young manhood, being about thirty-six years old.' Few men of his age have more claims on bis party, because few have done more ardent labor ill its behalf, A Ided to this, he is a man of rare at tainments in Constitutional taw. having made it a special study for years : is thoroughly identi fied witli the agricultural interests of the coun try, having two farms, and running them suc cessfully ; and ho lias an unbending integrity and a keen consciousness which are rare in official positions, and without which do man is competent for office, whatever may be his other qualifications. We bespeak for Mr. Tuggle the favorable con sideration of the people of the Fourth District. Congressional honors could not bo given to a more wo: toy man, or one who would wear them with more honorto himself and his constituents. A word as to our position may not be out of place. Before Mr. Tuggle announced himself, we favored Hon Hnnrv R Harris, a** was i idi cated by an edito lal in tho Jitporlet 'ast week. Mr. Tuggle, however, a fellow-townsman and an intimate friend, having decided to make the race, will have our hor.rt est support. 11 ■ Pope Leo lias finally determined to adhere to the policy of his predecessor, I’ius. The ul trumontane eabal has, therefore, triumphed over the good sense and good intentions of the new Pope. Sony to see it. - —♦ Emperor William of Germany, has re el vered from the wounds inflicted by the u Hack ol the assassin, Nobeling l $l6O A YEAR IN ADVANCE. GEORGIA NEWS. —A number of energetic young farmers from Washington county are contemplating a visit to Emanuel to buy laud and locate. —The organization of a good Agricultural Society in Emanuel county is being urged by prominent men. —Mrs.Nancy Nevels, widow of JacobNevels, Sr., died in Bulloch county recently. She was, at the time of her death, about ninety nine years of age. She had been a consistent member of Lott’s Creek Baptist church some fifty or sixty years. —Rome is determined to keep cool, and for thiß purpose has erected an ice factory. —The Deaf and Dumb Asylum, at Cave Spring, is in perfect order, and there are twice as many pupils attending as heretofore. —From all parts of the State we hear of fine rains and prosperous crops. —The Northeastern Railroad is being vig orously sustained by the Rabun county people. - The post-office at Jefferson has been made a money order office. —The Fourth of July wag very generally and generously celebrated throughout the State. —lt is expected that the North and South Railroad will be completed to LaGrange by October Ist. The Northeastern Progress is the title of a new and very sprightly paper now published at Harmony Grove, by Malcom Stafford, form - erly of the Forest News. —Perry post-office is a money ordefoffioe. —Swindlers succeeded in passing a number of forged checks on some of the merchants o{ Macon. —A very valuable copper mine—in which al so much gold.silverand lead is found—has been discovered near Washington, in Wilkes coun ty, by Mr. T. Garrett. —The Commencement Sermon at Emory College will be preached on the 14th inst., by Rev. Y. J. Allen, formerly missionary to China. —Fulton county declared in favor of the “fence” law by a good majority. Farmers must protect their crops by proper fences. The bonded debt of Columbus amounts to $573,000. The city is anxious to compromise this debt. Preparations have been made to insure a brilliant success for the approaching Talbot County Fair. Rev. John W. Remshort, the venerable and esteemed divine, a native of Savannah, and for many years a resident of Tebeauville, died at the latter place, aged 78. —The escaped convict, Daniel L. Moses, from Chatham, who was sentenced to the pen itentiary for attempt to murder, was captured in Montgomery, Ala., and carried back to Sandersville. —The crops in Calhoun county were never better than now. Judge James D. Leonard, an aged and highly respected citizen, died at his resi dence near Talbotton, a few days ago. —1204 pupils, white aud black, are en rolled in the public schools of Columbus. —Monroe county is the leading county in the State in the shipment of fruit. —Every district in Talbot county has one or more schools in it. —The Randolph County Agricultural So ciety held their first annual Horticultural Fair July 4th. —The father of Miss Mary McDowell, the young lady who was killed in October, 18T4, at Atlanta, by a switch engine of the Georgia railway, has just got a verdict in the City Court for $2,650 damages. The Eclipse Cotton Gin.—Our readers will find a lull and interesting advertisement in this issue of the celebrated “Sawyer’s To tal Eclipse Gin.” Air. P. C. Sawyer, of Macon, Georgia, a distinguished inventor, is the manufacturer of these noted gins. These gins are giving entire satisfaction, and hundreds have been sold. It is claimed to be one of the greatest inventions of the age in this line. Our farmers and planters will consult their interests by sending ior circu lars and by corresponding with Mr. Saw yer. Read the advertisement. Singing and Speaking.—The Howard Method of singing and speaking, (see ad vertisement,) has received the endorsement of prominent teachers as one of the most original and thoroughly practical methods for attaining these desirable arts. The prin ciples and exercises being reduced to writ ing, they can be explained witli all ease to pupils at a distance, thus benefiting a large class of learners. The Method has proven to be the most excellent thus far discovered. Enclose twenty-five cents in stamps for pamphlet on “Vocal Reform, Vocal De velopment, and Natural Singing,” and ad dress John Howard, 30 Union Square, New York. The I’ratt Gin—We direct attention to the advertisement of the Daniel Pratt Gin Company, of Prattville, Alabama Cotton planters are unanimous in their praise of the Pratt Gin, and all interested in the culture of cotton will be glad to learn that the patent for the “Swinging Frout Cotton Gin” has been reissued with im provements. This gin stands in the front rank of tiie most valuable inventions of the age, and its superior merits are acknowledged by the lead ing planters throughout the South. Bend for the circular for 1878. Tho Aceuts in A'lauta are Messrs. J. H Alexander & Cos.