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2 tc ■ rv TOTHS BRETHREN IN THE REBO BO TH ABSOOIA TION. Dear Brethren : Aoout two years ago, a few earnest faithful Sunday school men, met at Fort Valley and organized the Hebo both Sunday-school Convention. The sec ond article of its Constitution defines its ob ject to be “to organize, maintain and improve Sunday-schools, and to promote the cause of the Redeemer." The body has had an ex istence of two years, the second annual ses sion having just closed, after a pleasant and profitable meeting, held wit-i the Forsyth Baptist church and school. Like all under takings in their infancy, its life has been maintained with the utmost difficulty, and by the labors of leas individuals than fingers on one hand. During this period those of us whose hearts are burdened with the im portance and necessity of the results to be accomplished through this medium, have carefully, earnestly and prayerfully sought to find out the cause of our slow growth. ■Of course, there are various reasons, some of which are of a trivial nature, and easily remedied; others of great importance, and must be removed before we can hope for success. Without a proper conception of the sphere of the Sunday-school, and its true relation to the church, a ,-great many are opposed to it, in instead of recognizing it as growing out of ■the church, and being her most efficient auxiliary, we often bear that the Sunday school vies with the pulpit, usurps the place of the parent, and therefore, dangerous, be cause it relieves them of all responsibility in the home. the comparative indifference with which the world regards children, and all objects for their benefit, the want of feeling, and a failure to realize the great responsibility and the duty growing out of the relation between the learned and the unlearned,the newness •of this enterprise, are all great stumbling blocks in our wav. Conventions and Asso ciations to consider the interest of churches, have been assembling in our State for more than half a century, but not until a very few years ago was a Sunday school Conven tion formed. It is true these assemblies pro fessed to nurse and care for the Sunday school cause, but what did they accomplish? A committee, composed of men who, per haps seldom visited a Sunday school, wou'd be appointed, merely to discharge the order ■of business. But as grievous as these obsta cles are, brethren, we can overcome them all -with but one condition—that you unite with us, and give us your influence, sympathy, co-operation and presence at our sessions. The want of interest and complete failure heretofore of our pastors in the Sunday school work, has been the chief drawback. To illustrate, there are more then thirty ministers in our •‘Association.’’ At the meeting just closed there was not a single visiting pastor in attendance, only one at all, and he a resident of Forsyte. The younger members of the churches, who labor in the Sunday-school, need your influence, your example and your presence. A minis ter who doee not care for Sunday schoo's, need not be surprised that his church is “neither hot nor cold,’’ and that his entire membership neglect this most important branch of our Lord’s vineyerd. Brethren we need you to stimulate and to ■encourage us, to show us our duty from the pulpit and at our gatherings. Your aid is so necessary, so indispensable, that without it, our labors will prove ineffectual and vain. How long will you slumber over your beet interest? how long before you understand that the Sunday-school is your right band in the upbuilding of the churches? When will you know and believe that the Sunday school is a preparer of children for the Lord? like John the Baptist, preparing a people for Christ's coming and teaching, so the Sunday school gets children ready for the preaching of the glorious gospel of the blessed God, and the folds of the church. Join us, then, my brethren, in our efforts to instruct and to save the young. Breach the necessity and the importance of the Sunday-school, and the ‘‘Sunday-School Convention,” and let us know you are in earnest by your pres ence, speeches, words of council and advice when we meet in Convention. Let me beg that each of you preach at least one sermon a month in the interest of Sunday-schools, organize one wherever you preach, and ere long our churches will throw off spiritual poverty and death, and be filled with young, earnest, zealous Christians, vising with each other in the work of the Master. Brethren, please consider your position, the effect oi your influence and example, and with a determination to do, our work will no longer drag, but be a pride and a blessing to our entire denomination. Our Association is divided into th-ee dis tricts, and in each one of them we hold a Sunday-school Convention once a year, making three in all. When possible our meetings include the fifth Sunday for the convenience of our country pastors. we beg that you consecrate your hearts to thw important and growing interest, and co-op erate heartily with us in our endeavors to carryout the grand and glorious aims of our “Sunday-School.Convention.” Chas. C. Smith, President Rehoboth Sunday-School Convention. SHORTER COLLEGE. We usually hear from colleges on com 'inencement occasions, but they, like individ uals, are best known when seen in the rou tine of every-day life. It was my good fortune lately to be a visi • tor at Shorter College, and to see its work ings, both in college and dormitory, from the tap of the rising-bell to the signal for ■“lights out.” Perhaps it will be profitable as well as pleasant to your readers to know more of this “gift to our daughters.” The building, “beautiful for situation,” is the most striking object that meets the eye of tbe visitor as he enters Rome, reminding him of an English castle, with its turrets and spires. The location is certainly a splendid advertisement of tbe college. The view from the building must be a never ending source of enjoyment to its inmates, •if "a thing of beauty is a joy forever.” The boarding department is very much more home-like than one could believe without seeing. A handsomely furnished parlor, with a good piano, is open for the use of all; and this, with tbe broad, well lighted and warmed halls, gives ample room for the mingling and commingling of all the boarders. The dining room is furnished with tables at which only about a dozen can ''-‘he seated; this makes it home-like. All the courtesies Os a well ordered family are en forced, not by rule or reprimand, but by the atmosphere of the place, Indeed, when al! the exquisite nicety and'dainty belongings of a renned family surround one, how could one be rude 1 This seme order and neatness is exacted and enforced in everything. The main spring of the domestic machinery is the wife of tbe President, who also has her reg ular classes in the college department. The teachers not only make a visitor wel come to their class-rooms, but are pleated to explain their methods, and exhibit the . proficiency of their pupils. It has been my privilege to attend regular Teacher’s Institutes daring the last four yean, and to have access to the best school literature; this gave a keener zest to my en- THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUThAteSTERN BAPTIST: THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1881. joyment of the different classes, and my apnreciation of their progressive methods. la the Primary Department one of Win chester's daughters, self-possessed and clear headed as they usually are, presides. Here was real teaching; the pupils are required, not simply to memorize, out to think, at tend, be prompt. The class room of the Preparatory n epart went, the first college classes seemed to me, most attractive of all. Here one felt directly was a progressive teacher, thoroughly enthus ed with her work, and more and better than all, a lovely Christian woman. Chastened by sorrow, disciplined by God's providences, abundantly fitted for her work, we are thank-' ful that Shorter has her services and her influence. The professor of Modern Languages, it is generally known, teachee by the natural method, and though our French, learned after the old way, bad long faded out of mind and use, yet it was very enjoyable to bear real French jabbering. The Laboratory is well equipped, and the professor particularly gifted in making a clear explanation, in well chosen, well pro nounced and well enunciated English. That can’t be said of many, even teachers. The Music Department is quite crowded, too much so, for the teachers to do them selves justice. Class teaching is crowded out, and that seems absolutely necessary for the teaching of music as a science. Os this department as well as the Art, let your re porter write next June, at Commencement, as they flourish best then. L. C. B. THE PENFIELD REVIVAL Iff 1852. I notice that several have had more or less to say about the origin of the of the details are worth mentioning perhaps a more full and accurate rehearsal than has yet been given, may not be unacceptable. One Sunday night, in the spring of the year, one of the college Professors—S. G. Hillyer. I think, but maybe N. M. Crawford —preached a sermon, wholly or in part, on the subject of the “General Judgment.” There were in college, at that time, two young men, W. and J., who roomed togeth er in a cottage on the lot of the beloved B. M. Sanders. On the night mentioned, after divineservice was over, and the students had returned to their rooms, J.—who was a pro fessor of religion— sat for some time on the long steps iu front of the cottage, talking to some of bis comrades on the subject of the recent discourse. W.—who was not a pro fessor—was, meanwhile, in the room writing a composition. Overhearing, however, some thing of the conversation which was going on, and being somewhat disturbed in con science about his violation of the Sabbath, he soon discontinued his writing and took a seat with the rest at the door. It was not till afterwards that any one knew that an arrow from the Lord entered his heart that very night. Now, J. was in the habit, every morning after breakfast, of repairing to a neighboring wood for secret prayer. On the morning following the conversation mentioned, or some morning soon thereafter, J., having finished his devotions, was emerging from his woody retreat when, much to his sur prise, he saw W. standing near, and greatly agitated. To his oft-repeated and anxious inquiry, "W. what is the matter with you?" finally came the sobbing reply, “J., I'm a sinner ; I want you to pray for me.” This was a thunder-clap to the young professor. He had not had the slightest suspicion that his room-mate was concerned about his soul; and when, just now, W., almost like an ap parition, suddenly stood before him, with downcast eyes, trembling, and seemingly speechless, the thought flitted through his mind, 'W. must be going crazy.” But no, W. was not going crazy, he was just coming to his proper senses; and when the true state of things was realized, J. was only too glad to take his troubled friend back to his humble “Bethel,” and there pour out his heart in prayer for him. Os course young J. was overjoyed. In common with many others, he had been praying that God would come in mighty power among them, and now it seemed that the prayer was about to be answered. Im mediately, and with hasty feet, he sought for his elder brother, G. R. McCall, now of Hawkinsville, and his younger brother, Henry T. Wimberly, now in heaven, (yes, be certainly is), and communicated to them the good news. The whole thing was talked over, and it was determined that the opportunity should be diligently improved. The plan of the campaign was freely discussed, and it was agreed that McCall should begin it with a stirring address in the twilight prayer-meet ing. And he did—his first words being, “Brethren, the Lord is at work among us, and we knew it not.” And such was the origin of the memora ble revival of 1852. J. H. K. White Plains, Ga. P. S. —The above only refers to the origin of the revival. Its subsequent progress would bring in the zealous workers, W. H. Davis, A. T. Spalding, J. G. Williams, L. W. Stephens and others not now remembered, and of course the worthy Professors, Hillyer, Mell and Crawford, who did nearly all the preaching. . K. MISSIONARY INSTITUTE A T BAL TON. The Missionary I nstitute opened at the Dalton Baptist church, on Thursday night, 10th instaut, with a strong address by Rev. G. A. Nunnally, on “Obligations to support Missions.” Rev. A. T. Spalding followed in a beautiful and appropriate address on the same subject. Owing to the fact that Rev. J. H. DeVotie was suff.ring from a severe attack of bronchitis, he was unable to ad dress the Institute on “Is the work of Mis sion the work of the church?” On Friday, Rev. G. A. Nunnally, filled the place for him, and made a very fine effort. Rev. J. J. 8. Callaway followed in a strain of eloquence and power. In the afternoon, Rev. G. A. Nunnally and Rev. W. M. Dyer addressed the Institute on, “How shall we continue the work?" At night, Rev. W. M. Dyer, preached to a fine congregation, a very impressive discourse. Owing to the indisposition of Bro. DeVotie, affliction in the family of Bro. R. B. Headden, who was prevented from coming, no session was held on Saturday. The meetings of the Institute were well attended. The music was very fine. Mr. Reynolds and Miss Dixie Wilkes, presiding at the organ. Bro. J. A. Blanton, although suffering from the epizootic, did all he could to rens der the meeting a success, and those atten ding it pleasant and comfortable. The church cost SIO,OOO and is very hand some. The pastor, Rev. W. C. McCall, is highly esteemed by all denominations. There are over two-hundred members of the church, and they are of one accord. The gifts to the pastor do not stop with New Year’s, but continue the year round. He is a man of gifts—yea, a gifted man. Crawford High School has over one hun dred piwils. On Sunday the 13th, a Presbytery consisting of Revs. J. M. Jones, J. C. Thorn ton, A. L. Bryan, L Battle, T. M. Robin son, Mr. J. T. Prior, W. G. Whidby and W. R. Webster met in Decatur to organize a Colored Baptist church. Rev. J. M. Jones presided as Moderator; W. G. Whidby and W. R. Webster acted as clerks. Three mem bers were received by letter, and the church organized under the name of “Thankful.” Rev. J. T. Thornton, received the letters, Prayer offered by Rev. T. M. Robinson; the right hand of fellowship extended by Rev. A. L. Bryan; the church declared an inde pendent church by Rev- L. Battle, and the charge delivered by Rev- John T. Prior, Sev en were received under the watch-care of the church. MERCER UNIVERSITY NOTES. MERCER UNIVERSITY—THIRD DECADE, 1859-1869. FACULTY—PRESIDENTS. Rev. Nathaniel M. Crawford, D D., 1855- '56, and 1858-1805; Rev. Henry Holcombe Tucker, D. D., 1866-1871. PBOFCBBOBB THEO LOGIC AL DEPARTMENT. Rev. Shaler G. Hillyer, D D., 1859-1862; Systematic and Pastoral Theottw. Rev. Nathaniel M. Crawford,J) D., 1846 1856, and 1858-1865; Ecclesiastical History and Biblical Literature. pbopessobs —cou.xdL Mathematics.—Shelton P. Safiford, 1839 to the present date. Greek,—Uriah W. Wise, 1856 1862. Latin.—William G. Woodfin, 1846-1862, and 1866-1872. Belles Leltres.—Rev. Henry H. Tucker, D. D.. 1856 1862, and 1866; Rev. John J. Brant ly, D. D., 1867 to the present date. Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.—Jos eph E. Willet, 1847 to the present date. Modern Languages—William G Woodfin, 1856-1862, and 1866 ; Rev. John J. Brantly, D. D., 1867 to the present date. ALUMNI. Alumni.—Theological Department 1860. Owen C. Pope, James M. pMston. 1861. James M. Hildrup. 1862. William T. Chase. 1863. Joseph L. Blitch. ALUMNI—COLLEGE. 1860. John T. Blonnt, Samuel A. Bnmey, Ab ner B. Campbell, Charles D. Campbell, Jos eph P. Carson, John T. Chapman, Jewett G. DeVotie, Zacbariah J. Edmondson, J. Madi son Granberry, Allen T. Holt, Leonidas W. Howell, Palemon J. King, Asa M. Marshall, Moses N. McCall, Eugene S. Mitchell. James W- Morrow, William 8. Neel, John M. Proc tor, Charles M. Willet. 1861. William 8. Beadles, Wilbur J. Brown, Jndson 8. Bunn, George T. Burch, Joseph W. Cabaniss, Robert H.Cadenbead, William H. Cheney, James B. Darby, Alvan D. Free man, William T. Freeman, John T. Gibson, John B. Goodwyn, George A. Granberry, Samuel A. Hall, Charles B. Harris, Oliver M. Harris, Richard H. Harris, Charles A. Hawkins, William T. Head, Jerome B. Hen derson, F. Lorraine Hillyer, Shaler G. Hill yer, Albert T. Johnson, Richard H. Max well, Thomas W. Mays, George T. McCord, Erastus J. Murphey, John T. Murphey, Richard M. Preston, George W. Ramey, John A. Richardson. 1862. Merrell Callaway, Adoniram J. Cheves, Augustus 8. Cleveland, Louis G. Crawford, Edward C, Everett, Robert V. Hardeman, Joel Hogg. John D. McFarland, John 8. Newsome, Henry A. Pope, William Marshall Walker. 1863. 1864. 186-5. 1866. 1867. Thomas J. Beck, Francis H. Colley. James K. P. Keaton, Charles V. Sanford,(Charles M. Sanders. ’ 1868. James Callaway, James A. Carswell, John T. Dupree, Henry C. Etheridge, William H. Foute, James A. Harley, Charles K. Hen derson, Charles W. Howard, William T. O'Neal, Rabun C. Sanders, Edwin J. Stan ford. 1869. William J. Alexander, Charles M. Cars well, E. Ruthven Carswell, Henry F. Cars well, Augustus C. Felton, Antoine A. Flu ker, Frederick C. Foster, Thomas J.lngram, Frank 8. Loftin, R. Ligon McWhorter, Al exander H. 8. Moore, Benjamin Ernest Reese, John E. Robinson, George C. Thom as, Thomas Willingham. The war rendered this the most eventful period In the history of the University. It will be seen, from the dates given in connec tion with the professorships, that the Facul ty was reduced to three officers In 1862, and that, even after the rehabilitation after the war, three of the originally seven officers remained disconnected with the Institution. The patronage of the University was rap idly advancing until arrested by the war. The Theological Department graduated six young ministers during this period. This department then suspended ; and, mainly on account of the advantages and claims pre sented by the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has not been re-opened. The Collegiate Department graduated its largest I class, numbering thirty-one, in the year 1861. The ardor of the young men to enter milita ry service, however, reduced the class of 1862 to about one third of this number, and there was no Senior class, subsequently, till the year 1867. At the close of the war, May 1865, in con sequence of the collapse in finances, railroad and jiostal facilities, and the general confu sion and derangement in political and social affairs, the College suspended. Two officers, however, continued a school on the prem ises till the close of the year. At this time the Board of Trustees held a meeting and re organized the Faculty. Three officers con ducted the school until July, 1866, when two more were elected, one of whom entered on bis duties immediately, and the other at the beginning of the next year. The classes of this period, after the war, were noted for orderly conduct and for great application to study. Some had left school to join the army, and now re-entered the school-room to find their education. All seemed to realize that the war had wrought a revolution in the fortunes, the industries and the employments of the Southern peo ple, and that the young men must depend upon their own personal efforts for success. An education was appreciated as one of the important factors in this struggle; and, with an earnestness of purpose never so generally known in Mercer, they bent all their energies to the acquisition of knowledge. Ernest. Mercer University. OBDiNATicp Service —On the 4th Lord’s day, in February, a most interesting ordi nation service was conducted in Curtis Bap tist church. Brethren G. H. Burton, Thos. Parker and Steed, were set apart by prayer, and the laying on of the bands of the Pres byrter to the responsible office of Deacon ship. The Council was composed of officers from the various Baptist churches of the City. The Presbytary was composed of Rev. W. W. Landrum, pastor of Green Street church; Rev. E. R. Carswell, Jr.. Pas tor of Cal vary Baptist church, and Rev W. T. Cheney, pastor of Curtis Baptist church. The ordination sermon was preached by Rev. E. R. Carswell, Jr., The examination was conducted by Rev. W. T. Cheney, and the charge to the deacons was delivered by Rev. W-W. Landrum. The brethren or dained were men of high Christian integri ty, and of sterling worth, and will no doubt, •'flu the office of deacon well,” and thereby “purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith?’ Brother Burton has proven himself to be, as near as is possible, “a man after God's own heart.” Since his connection with Curtis church he has been one of its main pillars, always-in boldness he is a Peter, in love a John, and in faith a James. The love and esteem of the whole church have been prop erly accorded him. Would to God that every church bad many such young men. May God bless the deacons of all of our churches. With faithful, energetic deacons, a church cannot but prosper, and a true Min ister of the Gospel cannot but be a power. W. T. Cheney. Augusta Ga. March 2d, 1881. . The Sunday-School. International SanAay-School Loooono. [Prepared specially for The Index by Rev. 8. H. Mtrick, of Washington, D.C.] Lesson I.—April 3,1881. FOLLOWING JESUS. Luke DC 51-62. INTRODUCTION. There are two Incidents meutioned in this lesson, viz., Christ refused ho-pitality by the Samaritans, and the proposition of three men to become followers of Christ. They do not seem to have bad any close connec tion in time, and indeed the period at which each occurred is entirely uncertain. OUTLINE. I. The Savior rejected, v. 51 53 11. The disciples rebuked v. 54 56. 111. Following Jesus, v. 57-62. NOTES. I. The Savior rejected. V. 61. “Was come,” that is, drew near. "Received up.” Into the glory from which he had come down. There is implied here that some one was waiting to receive him and that his return was only in fulfilment of a previous purpose. “Steadfastly.” With determined purpose, “-ogoto Jerusalem.” Although be knew that in so going he would be going to his death. He went of his own choice. He gave his life for others. V. 52. “Messengers.” Some of his disci pies. “Samaritans.” Descendants from the remnant of the ten tribes who had intermar ried with Gentiles. “To make ready for him.” To secure lodgings. V, 53. “They.” The people of the village. "Did not receive him ’’ Were not willing to receive him hospitably and furnish him a lodging. “Because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.” There had been for centuries a great hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans, and a leading point of difference between them was the place of divine worship, whether God should be worshipped at Jerusalem or at Mount Gerizim. So intense was the hostility that neither party would have anything to do with the other. The Samaritans-of this vil lage, regarding Jesus as a celebrated teacher, were incensed that he should adhere to the temple at Jerusalem and neglect their place es worship, and so they refuse to him com mon civility. This hostility was the more powerful just now because Jesus was proba bly on his way to one of the great festivals. 11. The disciples rebuked. V. 54. “James and John.” The two sons of Zebedee They show here a fiery zeal. “Wilt thou.” Excited as they were they wait the Lord’s permission. “Fire from heaven,” Lightning There is a bold faith here, and conviction of the relation in which they stood to the Lord. "As Elias did.” See 2 King, 1, 10-12. “Consume them.” Nothing but their complete destruction would satisfy them. Such a feeling was not manifested when Christ was rejected at Na zireth. Why should it be here and now? These disciples had now been longer with Jesus, were more heartily attached to him, had seen his many miracles, and had be come more thoroughly convinced that he was the Messiah. Besides, these men who refused hospitality to Jesus were Samaritans. Such words would not have been so surpris ing if they bad come from Peter, who at a later day rebuked his Lord for prophesying his death, and afterwards attempted to pre vent his arrest by striking off the ear of the High Priest’s servant. V. 55. "Rebuked them.” The rebuke of a friend. “Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.” That is, you do not know how different your spirit is from mine. Yours is the Old Tes tament, legal, spirit. She spirit of Christi anity is very different. V. 56. “Not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them.” Salvation was his errand. Always salvation, never destruction. 111. Following Jesus. V. 57, This incident occurred probably much earlier than the preceding one. “A certain man." Matt. VIII. 19 says, “a cer tain scribe,” and as in verse 21 he says “an other of his disciples,” we infer that this scribe was a disciple in the general sense of a learner more or less convinced that Jesus was the Messiah. “I will follow.” etc. The answer of our Savior shows that this man was influenced more by a transient impulse than by an intelligent conviction of the truth of the Messiah's claims, charmed by the C reaching of Christ, his enthusiasm had een kindled, and he was ready to go any where with Christ, and he tells him so. V. 58. The Savior probes his heart at once. “Are you really willing,” says he. “The foxes and the birds have homes, but I, the Son of Man, have none. I have no place in which to rest my head. Is your attachment to me so great that you are willing to live a homeless life ?’’ The Savior does not refuse him, but bids him count the cost. This is an impetuous, self-confident disciple. V. 59. “Suffer me first.” This man de clared himself willing to follow, but not just yet. “To go and bury my father.” The form of the words here may mean that he requested to be allowed time before joining himself to Christ, to go home and bury his father who was already dead, or, which seems to us the better view, he requested to be permitted to remain at home as long as his father, not yet dead, should live V. 60. “Let the dead bury their dead.” Let those spiritually dead bury those physi cally dead. The claim of Jesus upon him was greater than that of an earthly parent. Life presents many occasions in which duty to the living is supreme over respect to the dead, in which duty to Christ requires that we shall forego works which. otherwise would be sacred duties.” This is a procras tinating disciple. V. 61. In this and the next verse we have the case of an irresolute disciple. This man, like the first, volunteers to follow. He is not thoroughly determined however. He is looking back while going forward. He is reluctant to separate himself from his family. V. 62. “No man, having put his hands to the plough,” etc. Such a figure is very im pressive to an agricultural people. Plowing requires an eye on the furrow to be made, and he that would do the work of God sues cessfully must do it with undivided atten tion. REMARKS. Religious persecution is always wrong, contrary to the spirit of Christ. Bitter re ligious controversies are unchristian. We should be patient with irreligion and infi - delity. Love, not judgment, should charac terize the Christian in his treatment of others. Our purpose to follow Christ must be neither merely impulsive, nor procrasti nating, nor irresolute. In New Brunswick the Baptists have two associations, one hundred and forty-one churches, seventy-eight ordained ministers and 12,554 members. These 78 ministers baptized last year 1490 converts, being a lit tle over 18 for each minister. Missionary Department. REV. J. H DEVOTIE, D.D., • REV. C. M. IRWIN, f Ml,on - Mission Board of the Georgia Baptist Conven tion—Officers: Rev. R. B. Headden, President; Rev. J. H. DeVotie, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer; Rev. v. C. Norcross, Recording Secretary. Members—Revs. D. W. Gwin, A. T. Spalding, H. C. Hornady, F. M. Daniel, V. C. NorcroM, Dr. Ju. 8. Lawton Atlanta; G. A.Nun nally, Rome; D. E. Butler,Madison; J. G. Ryals and R. B. Headden, Carteisville; J. H. DeVote. Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.—Rev. H. A. Tupnor, D. D., Corres ponding Secretary, Richmond, va. Home Mission Board of the Southern Bantlst Convention—Rev. Wm. A. Mclntosh, D.D., Cor responding Secretary, Marion, Alabama. NORTH-EAST GEORGIA. This section has been assigned me, with tbe general direction to do whatever I thought would best promote the cause of the blessed Savior. After visiting some of the churches, and consulting with the pat - tors, I was satisfied it would be wise to get tbe ministers and deacons in each county to hold a meeting at some central church, where we could consult together, and devise plans that would meet the necessities of this part of our State. There is i:o want of churches. You frequently find several or ganized churches within a few miles of each other, but there is evidently a want of unity of faith and practice. I do not mean any defect in their views of the ordinances, but of some of the fundamental doctrines of grace, at least as most Baptist ministers be lieve and preach. Hence the reason why I thought it wise, first of all, to try to get these meetings of tbe officials in the churches. Again, I saw it was Important to the inter est of Sunday-school work that these county meetings be held, in which each church will be represented. Already, by the prompt co operation of brother T. G. Underwood, a meeting has been called in Franklin county to convene in May. I trust an arrangement will soon be made for Habersham county. After this, I will then, Providence permit ting, try to get similar meetings for tbe counties of White and Rabun. It will be my purpose to ascertain as I visit the differ ent churches, tbe number of families desti tute of tbe Word of God, and to get a Sunday school organized in each church or neigh borhood. The first church I visited has al ready organized a Sunday-school with pros pect of success. While I am speaking of Sunday-schools, let me add, I would be much obliged for contributions of Sunday school books, Testaments, etc., from any of our city or town churches, that they have used and now have no special use for. We need a great number of simple catechisms— simple question books. Many of the chil* dren cannot read, and not a few will have to learn thealphabet. The churches in Atlan ta, Macon, Augusta and Rome, Cartersville, Madison, etc., etc., may render good service to the children of this section by sending all the books they do not use. Direct the pack age to me at Mount Airy, and I respectfully suggest that the freight be prepaid. Tbe people of this country are generally Foot and uneducated, but clever, honest, and think, willing to be taught. I will write at some future time more abont this impor tant field. “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.” C. M. Ibwin. MISSIONS. ’ (.There are only two Baptist churcbee, one minister and fifty members in British Colum bia. There is a Baptist church in St. Helena, Africa, with a regular pastor and two hun dred members. Our missionaries in Asia baptized lastyear 3,345 converts. 1547 of these were among the Teloogoos, and 1314 in Burmah. In Mexico there are eight Baptist church es, three ordained ministers and one hun dred an fifty-nine communicants. Madagascar has 70,125 church members, nearly seven ninths as many as the Congre gational churches of Massachusetts. The London Missionary Society has thirty agents there, but nearly all the pastors are natives. The Bible has been translated into 226 languages and dialects, and in the last eighty years 148,000,000 copies have been printed and put in circulation. This does not look as if the book or the religion which it teaches were likely to pass from the memory of the world. There are reported to be 117 Protestant missionaries laboring in Japan, of whom twenty-nine represent the American Board. The sale of the New Testament in Japanese indicates unusual interest among the people. One distributor is reported to have sold 5,500 copies in about a month. A camp meeting of the native Christians of the North India Methodist Conference has been held at Shabjehanpore, lasting several days. There were over eighty tents, and an intelligent audience all through the meeting ot between 500 and 700, reaching nearly 850 some of the time. The meetings were in teresting and impressive. At the close all joined hands, making an unbroken ring, representing that they were one in Christ. AU who retained enmity or caste spirit were requested to leave the ring, but the response came, “There is none such now.” It is believed tbere are not less than 50,- 000 Russians in the West and North-west most of whom are Mennonites. These Men nonites are a kind of Baptists. There has been no missionary employed among them until recently, Prof. Epstein, M. D., a profes sor in a Lutheran college in Ohio, became a Baptist. He is spoken of as a man of fine ability and education and a superior lin guist. The Home Mission Board, North, ap pointed him missionary to labor among the Russians in Dakota and Kansas. The Teloogoo mission was begun in 1836, by Rev. Mr. Day. Four years afterwards the first Teloogoo was baptized. Three years later and another one was baptized. Time and again it was thought best to aban don the work there; but for some reason this was not done. At last a harvest has been reaped that has surprised the world. Thousands and thousands have been gath ered in. Mr. Clough has recently had more baptizings than he could do. It is our pur pose to acquaint our readers with the fa mous work among the Teloogoos at an early day. Both Greek and Latin churches have, of late years, been erecting costly edifices in and around Jerusalem. It has been sugges ted that the Pope contemplates making the Holy City his home; and thus leave the Vat ican where he regards himself little more than a prisoner. We attach no importance to this suggestion. Roman Catholicism contemplates taking the Great West, secur ing the majority of the votes in the United States, bringing the Government under trib ute to him, and thus make this free-no - n people give their money to support a cru sade against the balance of mankind. That is what the philosophy of events points to as tbe plan and policy of the Pope of Rome. American Christians will stand still, with open eyes and see this scheme made a suc cess. An esteemed correspondent, writing from Bethany, La., March sth, 1881, says: “Lan guage fails to express my appreciation of The Index. Each week I anxiously watch for its coming, and with great joy and bene fit I peruse its instructive and precious col umns. I would not be without it for many times the subscription price.” RECEIPTS OP NISSION BOARD GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION. From Feb. 11th, to March 12th, 1841. STATE MISSIONS. Feb. 11. Prevloni Report. _...$4848 15 19. Lady, Index office j oo Mercer Baptht Association so 00 Penfield church, John 8. Callaway. 4St W. H. Sharp 15 00 Cedar Town ch, G. D. Harris 5 00 Social Circle ch, T. J Gibbs, Tr 13 00 John Cunningham, Atlanta 12 50 21. Friendship Ai-oclatlon, W. Wells,Tr. 175 00 26. 8 8. class of Miss Ida Davis 1 50 C. H. Lyon collected cn field 10 63 Oreer on W. J. White, Treasurer 24 68 Mar. 1 Rome ch, A. R Sullivan, Tr., by G. A. Nunnally 20 00 12. Big Sandy, B. C. Green 8 50 “Somebody,” U1ake1y.....„ 5 00 Madison oh, C. A. Burney. Tr 8 55 EL. Vaughn collected on fie1d...... 400 Summer Hill ch. W. D. Joiner 2 50 Bathesde ch, John 8. Callaway 5 33 Shilo Ch, John 8. Callaway„.- 1 05 Covington ch. J. M. Brittain 5 00 Conyers ch, J. M. Brittain. 2 40 Dalton ch, W. C. McCall 10 00 Rev. D. G. Daniel collected on field, 93 86 $5328 96 SUNDAY-SCHOOL EVANGELIST. Feb. 11. Last report $733 96 19. Social Circle ch. T. J. Gibbs, Tr 7 50 Mar. 12. Daltou ch, W. C. McCall 5 00 $746 46 HOME MISSIONS. Feb. It. Last reports2l96 96 10 Lady, Index office 8 00 Rehoboth Association. EM Amos,Tr. 6 75 Penfield ch, John 8. Callaway.... 4 31 Bethel ch, D. G. Daniel 5 00 North Newportch, D. G Daniel.... 500 Jones' Creev ch, D. G. Daniel 50 29. John D. Tharp, Mac0n.....5 00 Mar. 12. Madison ch, 8. A. Burney 1 00 Hopefu' ch, J H. Carswell 3 85 Bethesda ch, John 8. Cal away 5 33 $2241 70 INDIAN MISSIONS. Feb. 11 Previous report„s 803 24 19. Lady, Index office 3 00 Madison ch, 8. A. Burney, Tr., from Mrs. E. Stoker 5 00 North Newport ch, D. Q. Daniel..... 5 00 $Bl6 24 EDUCATIONAL Feb. 11. Last reports 147 25 March 12. "Somebody," Blakely 5 00 $152 25 INDIGENT MINISTERS. Feb. It. Last reports 526 50 19. Lady, Index office— 3 00 Hephzibah Association. H. H. Hick man, Tr 21 15 Rehoboth Association,E M Amos. Tr. 1 00 Social Circle, T. J. Gibbs, Tr 7 10 $558 75 FOREIGN MISSIONS. Feb. 11. Last Report ..$3771 15 19. Lady through Index office 15 00 Woman’s Mission Society, Savannah ch, Mrs. A. H. Champion 50 00 Rehoboth Association. E. M. Amos... 50 Penfield ch, John 8. Callaway 7 75 Bethel Ch. D. G. Danie' 6 00 North Newport church 2 00 Wade’s church, H. J. Arnett 1 20 Cedar Town church, G. D. Hanis.... 5 00 G. A Blount, Eden 10 00 Social Circle ch, T. J. Gibbs, Tr 15 00 Crow’s Spring church, A. H. Rice.... 265 26 John D. Tharp, Macon 5 00 Sunday-school class of Mi® I. Davis, 150 Central Committee Woman’s Mission Society through Mrs. 8. Wilson 50 25 March 2. Woman’s Mission, Rome church, through Mrs. J. B. Carver, Tr 25 00 12. “Somebody,” Blakely 5 00 Madison church. S. A. Burney, Tr... 855 LaGrange church, M. B. Hardin 17 25 Summer Hill church, W. D. Joiner. 2 50 Enon oh, Floyd co., M. H. Sanders.. 500 Bethesda church, John 8. Callaway, 534 Americus church, R. T. Boyd, Tr 15 00 Cartersville church, RB. Headden. 62 80 Cassville church, for Jennie Beau ford, Mrs. Holmes’ school 6 00 Cassville church, GR. Headden. Tr. 680 Cedar Creek church, P. E. Hawkins 460 Received at Richmend Missionary Journal from Jan. It to Feb. 15 70 00 Cross Roads church, W. M. Dyer .... 6 38 $4182 92 RECAPITULATION. State Missionss 5323 96 S 8 Evangelist 746 46 Home Missions 2241 70 Indian Missions 816 24 Foreign Missions 4182 22 Educational 152 25 Indigent Ministers 558 75 $14021 58 J. H.DeVotie, Treasurer. CORRESPONDENCE. We have received very little mail dur ing the past week, owing in part, per haps, to a change in our places ana post offices. From Forsyth we came to Warrenton, thence to Gibson, where we had a most pleasant meeting, and enjoyed a visit to our much-loved friend, Dr. Kelly. The Sunday-school at Gibson has suffered some from cold weather and failure of Kind Words, but has improved greitly since our last visit. We were pained to find the Superintendent, E. B. Rogers, quite sick. We trust he is much better now. Our prompt and faithful friend, David Denton, met us at Gibson, and took us to his home, and then to tbe school-house at night, where we met a good audience, attentive and cultivated. The children have learned much of the Bible since we last met them. Brother D. has done a good work here, and has had the help of faithful workers. God bless him ana the school. The Convention of the Hephzibah As sociation, at Way’s church, was a deci ded success. We were rejoiced to meet so many pastors and delegates. We had some excellent talks, and the exercises were unusually interesting. Brother F. T. Lockhart, of Augusta, was elected President, and will, no doubt, lead wise ly and well. He is an admirable Chris tian worker ot gentle spirit, but strong purpose, and is well up to the times in plans and methods. He will be aided by a good band of “fellow-helpers to the truth.” We predict for this Convention a career of more than ordinary activity and progress. We return thanks for the many favors shown us in public and in private, and • especially for the contributions made. We would say more of this meeting, but the proceedings will be published in due time. We have already filled several ap pointments in this Association, and have now before us more than two weeks of daily work, which was kindly laid out and arranged by our beloved brother, W. L. Kilpatrick. We have before us the programme of the whole trip, with the name of every brother who is to convey us to the next appointment, and also the places at which our washing is to be done I The Hephzibah has a splendid corps of preachers. Those we had the pleas ure of meeting at the Convention were Kilpatrick, the Carswell’s, Jr. and Sr., Cain, Cross, Cheney. Our dear brother Rogers was absent on a visit to a sick son. The others who were absent missed much, and were much missed. T. C. Boykin. The avenues leading to an early grave have often been opened by a Cough or Cold. Thousands have been cured and saved by Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. It is cheap, only 25 cents a bottle.