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2 f Cc\C>< / MERCER UNIVERSITY NOTES. MERGER UNIVERSITY.—-THIRD DECADE, 1859-1869. OA.-UAI.IIEB OF THB WAR. The i’reaidentlal election came off in No vember. 1860 There wu greet anxiety to know the result throughout the whole coun try The students, particularly those of the higher dames, shared this feeling. Our Pen held mall came in, at that period, about 4 o'clock p. nt., usually a few minutes before the 4 o'clock recitation The day after the election. 1 think, the students lingered at the post-office a few minutes after bell-ring to beer the result. Most of tbe Senior class had assembled in the recitation room of As tronomy, when Charley Hawkins, of this class, came hurrying up the front steps oi the Old White Building, saying, “Boys, you may get out your shot-guns now !' This told the tale. Lincoln bad been elected. War might be looked for. When the war began in theooming spring, the ardor of the students to enter the army oonld not be restrained. Quite a number, Including some from distant counties, Joined the first company from Greene county, and those who remained behind drilled daily in tbe College company. Home were in the First Georgia Regiment, in tbe hardships ol Laurel Mountain. By the Commencement time of 1861, but a fragment of the graduating class were in Gwireia—the rest were in Virginia and Ten- And death had no respect to their youth and to their generous sacrifice in their coun try’s cause. Nine out of the thirty-one of tbe class of 1861, and four of tbe eleven graduates in 1862 were killed in battle, or died of woundr-or disease. Os those »ho did not graduate, and whose fates are unrecord ed in our catalogue, doubtless as large a per centage filled soldiers' graves. Nearly one third of the alumni of 1861 2, and one-eighth of all the alumni to the year 1862, are known to have lost their lives in the great struggle. When fully one of every eight, who had studied at Mercer at any time, had thus given their lives to their ooun'ry, how appropri ately did President Tucker, in tbe fir t cata logue after the war, devote a page to their memory, with the inscription : “In Memo -- of her Hkboic Dead, Mercer University otbes this page with the emblems of sor row, and holds it Saohsd Tn Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation and weep ing and great mourning; Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comfort ed, because They ark not.’ ” ENDOWMENT. In 1860, the University came into posses sion of tne munificent bequest, by Mrs. Jane Posey, of Newnan, Georgia, of one hundred shares of the West Point Railroad Company, to aid indigent young ministers to obtain an education. Tbe Jane Posey fund amounts to $lO 000, and is the largest contribution to the University by one individual, except that of Jesse Mercer. In 1862, a legacy ot 15,000 was left by William Sanford. The details are unknown to the writer. ADMINISTRATION. On the resignation of Dr. Dagg in 1854, Prof. N. M. Crawford, of the Theological Faculty, was elected to the Presidency. A Georgian, and the son of Hon. Wm. H. Crawford, who bad most ably served the country in positions of trust and honor, he was favorably known in tbe State at large; while as Professor of Theology and an able divine, he had won the love and respect of the denomination. His intellect was of the first order, and admirably balanced. In mathematics, be solved, as if by intuition, tbe most difficult problems from arithmetic to calculus. He bad mastered Latin, Greek, Hebrew and French, and found delight in their choicest literature. In metaphysics be unraveled its abstruse questions with great clearness of thought and simplicity of die tion. Os tbe Natural Sciences he was fond, and was a proficient in Botany. He was a lover of books and of study. But he was no recluse. He kept up with the living world Passing soma years in Washington City, when young, he acquired a fondness for politics, which afforded him much enjoy ment in after years. He kept familiar with tbe history of men and measures, and. though no partisan, he had decided and well-matured opinions on all subjects affect ing the well-being of thecountry. In social Hie he was accessible, cheerful, ready, and fnll of genial wit. His religious character was singularly consistent and attractive. He accepted tbe Bible without limitation. He imbibed the spirit of the Master, and his faith, love and ready service were the natur al outgrowth. He was sincere, independent, and endowed with much good common sense. He was a true friend, a foe to indi rect and crooked ways, a sympathizer with the weak and the sorrowing, and a good counselor. As President of the University, he possess ed the love, the admiration and confidence of the students. He knew better how to at tract than to compel. He had few of the arts of circumvention, but much of the mag netism of manly confidence. Under his administration, there was naturally a rapid advance in the change that was taking place in college discipline. The colleges of Eng land and America had retained much of the error with the good, that bad distinguished the old monastic schools. Their discipline embraced much austerity, distrust, espion age. and servile obedience. In the Institute "gallantry was prohibited. In the Univer sity this rule gave way, but it was a mortal oflence to hunt game and to keep a gun. Blacking the dial poet, tearing up bridges, and ringing the college bell, were scarcely less heinous than class conspiracy or open defiance of law- The offenders must be hunted down and brought to feel the heavy hand of outraged authority. We had all thought this way, each one more or less, ac cording to his temperament. But the age had been softening, and tbe colleges caught the spirit. Under the new administration, a student cr< ssxl the campus with a gun, and wenton his way unchallenged; and no harm came of it. And the heretofore closely locked chapel door was left open, and no one condescended to wake the village with the coveted clanging of the college bell. And so the old spirit toned down, and college dis cipline lost some of its old sources of chafing and friction. LETTERS. With a generousconfidenceiu the students -of the second decade, I invited letters on subjects connected with their college history. The graceful pen of “L. L. V. gave the readers of The Index a letter on the revival of 1852, which recalled to many tender re membrances of that blessed event. A class mate, "M.,” in a subsequent article, details an interesting incident connected with the same, and The Index of last week has a capi tal letter from brother J. H. K., on the tame subject, a subject long to be remembered by many. It is not too late to write. Letters are always in order. I trust this War De cade will give us some letters on subjects connected with army life. Say, the advan tages of education to the soldier; tbe helps and drawbacks to religion in the camp; re ligion in the life and death of some of our boys; camp incidents, etc., etc. Eaxssr. Mercer University. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST! THURSDAY, MARCH JI, 1881. PRAYER FOR RULERS- While a student in college, I often atten ded on the ministry of Rev. James Shan non, who is still kindly remembered by miny persons In the State of Georgia- Dr. Shannon was, at the time, Professor of An cient Languages in the State University, and was an able teacher and a good preacher. An Irishman by birth, he inherited all the enthusiasm characteristic of the Irish race— was an ardent hater of tyranny and oppres sion, and while not a politician, took a deep interest in tbe moral and political welfare of his adopted country. On every Sabbath morning, when Dr. Shannon rose in the pulpit for the opening service. I was frequently impressed withone of tbe petitions in bisprayer. Invariably In his supplications, he would say, "God bless the President of tbe United States, and the Governors of all the Statee, and all who are In authority." This petition struck me with the greater'force, because I knew that iu his political sentiments he was opposed to tbe President. Yet, in the higher functions of the Christian minister, he sunk his personal political preferences and obeyed, literally, that scriptural injunction, which requires that "prayers, supplications and giving of thanks be made for kings, and for all that are in authority.” At this particular juncture, just on the eve of a new administration, would it not be wellforall our ministering brethren through out the land, in their public services, to imitate the example of Dr. Shannon, and pray for the present President and bis Cabinet? Would it not be appropriate for them to disregard all political affiliations, and enjoin upon their Hocks their duty as Christians, as patriots, as lovers of their country, to pray for "those who are in au thority ?" It is the command of God, that Christians should pray for their rulers. And a reason is given for this injunction, viz.: "That we may lead quiet and peaceable lives.” When Nehemiah sighed over the desolations of Jerusalem, he "prayed to the God oi heaven." When he went into the pretence of the haughty monarch, Artax erxes, to ask permission to ask permission to rebuild the walls of the Holy City, his first step was to pray that God would influence the heart of the heathen king to grant his request. The prayer was answered, and Ne hemiah was successful in his great enter prise. The same God still governs tn the affairs oi nations, as in tbe days of Nehemiah ; but he governs by instrumentalities. One of those instrumentalities is prayer. We be lieve that God often saves nations from utter destruction for thesake of the good men and good women who fear him and honor bis name. Tea righteous men would have saved Sodom from a sbbwer of fire and brimstone. To doubt that God will still in fluence the hearts of rulers, in answer to prayer, is as offensive to the divine Majesty as downright infidelity. Notwithstanding the terrible corruption in high places, and the pervasive worldliness which is sweeping over our land, we still have an abiding confidence that the English speaking race is to be the agency by which the great Jehovah intends to regenerate the world. We verily believe that our own land has a grand mission to perform in tbe dis semination of a pure gospel among nations In praying for our country, we are praying for the world. Were all the Christians oi this land, of every name and denomination, daily to send up their united petitions, that God would guide our rulers, we verily be lieve that "no weapon formed against it, would prosper," and its blessings and its liberties would be eternal. "Blessed is that nation whose God is the Lord.” JOTTINGS BY THE WAY. Editob Index : My ’aft letter left me. on tbe Athens Branch railroad; my travels since then, in a greater part, have been of such a nature as tq render it somewhat diffix cult to make up a readable letter without being too lengthy. Business, however, (as well as the pleasure of seeing my family), carried me to the Ventral railr ad. My first stopping place was Lawtonville This is a pleasant village, located on the Sa vannah and Augusta railroad, (a branch oi the Central), in Burke county. From this vicinity do the citizens of Atlanta, and many other cities and towns in tbe up country, (as well as those of the North and West), re ceive, in their season, some of the finest melons that are produced anywhere. The soil and climate are especially adapted to the growth of this delightful fruit, and thousands are shipped from here every sea son to tbe various markets of the country. Farmers in this vicinity have told me that they find the melon by far the most profita ble crop they can produce. A large area will be devoted to this crop the present year, and I was informed that parties were already proposing to engage at splendid and reniu nerative prices to producers, every marketa ble melon delivered at this point anc| Per kins’ Junction the coming season. But enough on this subject. After doing what I could for The Index at the village, I accepted the invitation of my good friend and brother, Thomas Reeves, and went out—two miles distant—to his ex ceedingly pleasant home and spent the night. Brother Reeves is one of those whole souled, warmshearted Christian gentleman, with whom it is ever pleasant to be. He is not a Baptist, but his most estimable wife is. I almost regretted when the time came for me to leave. Back to Lawtonville, add a few more names to t he list of subscribers to The Index, ■ and then resume my Attended tbe Sunday-school Convention of the Heph zibah Association, of which I gave proceed ings in a previous letter. > On tbe Central railroad again, and stop over at Gordon. Am soon comfortably quartered with brother B. H Ivey, pastor of the Baptist church here, as well as two other churches in the country. It was indeed pleasant to be with this good brother and his excellent family. He is an earnest worker in the Master’s cause. Mercer has sent forth no more worthy son than this devoted brother. Through his instrumentality Gor don has a neat Baptist house of worship, and a growing church. This portion of the coun try was severely scourged by the drouth last year. Hence the farmers are somewhat de pressed in spirits. Many have to buy both corn and bacon, as well as other supplies for their farm, 'therefore I did not do as much for The Index at Gordon as 1 had hoped to do. From Gordon to Macon, and then to Eaton ton, which I find greatly improved since my last visit. A fire destroyed many of the old wooden business houses, which have been replaced by neat brick buildings. The busi ness of the town has also increased. Up to the time of my visit, about 15,060 bales of cotton had been bought here, and still it was coming in. My visit here was very pleasant, both socially and in a business point of view. Our good brother, J. B. Reese, made me his guest while here, and truly it was pleasant to be a guest in this happy home circle. Received a good list of new subscri bers for Thb Index and Compendium, as well as renewed a number of old subscribers to the former. Dropped down to Milledgeville Saturday afternoon to spend one more Sabbath at the dear old home of my youth. Was the guest of that courteous gentleman, Hon. D. B. Sanford, during my stay in tbe city. Mrs. Sanford is tbe only daughter of our beloved brother. D. B. Stetson, some years deceased. When ne died the church at Milledgeville suffered a loss great indeed. How a good man is missed when his work on earth is done and he goes to his reward I I always feel a little sad when I visit Milledgeville— so many of my dear old friends are gone. Sabbath morning attended church and heard a good sermon from brother A. J. Beck. I am truly glad to know that this excellent brother Is doing a good work here. Wen* to the colored church in tbe afternoon. This church suffered a great loss some tlmesince, - and from which it has not yet recovered in the dnath of its worthy pastor, Rev. Wilkes Flagg. No colored man in Georgia, or any other State, was ever held in higher regard by the white people generally, as well as by those of his own race. By honest in dustry, and close economy he, long before the war. made the money at the blacksmith's forge, and first bought his wife, and then bought himself. He was, prior to that time, the property of Dr. Tomlinson Fort. After the war he could not, by the most tempting inducements, be led into politics, but devo ted bis talents and means to the work of Christianity. He is buried near the church, which was largely built and maintained by his liberality. His widow—respected by white and colored as was her husband—is left childless, and I regret to say, in very re duced circumstances, in her old age; but buoyed with tbe bright hope of meeting her husband soon in a world of eternal joy. I have said this much of this colored brother because I feel be so richly deserves it. Left forGreenesboroon Monday to attend Superior Court, hoping to meet a number of the brethren of Greene county that I could not otherwise well see. But I am glad to believe that, as a general thing. Baptists are a peace loving people, and not given to liti gation. Hence, when they attend Court, it is most frequently as jurors or, perhaps, as witnesses. Tbe consequence was. I did not meet a great many from the country. Spent the time very p'easantly, however, and to some pr< fit in my work. Brother Straton and family placed me under renewed obliga tions by the-r great kindness during my stay. Also brother Durham and family. Judge Lawson, who I am so glad to know is a good Baptist, was presiding over tbe Superior Court with bis usual marked abili ty. He is an excellent judge, and deserved ly popular with the bar and people. Spent Saturday and Sunday at Crawford ville, with our good brother, L. R. L. Jen nings. I went to Crawfordville thinking that this was the time for the regular month ly meeting in the Baptist church, but found I was mistaken. However, I was truly glad that I went, for I received one of the largest lists of new subscribers I have obtained at any point in so short a time. Brother Jen nings is a zealous worker for The Index, as is evidenced by the very large list of subscri bers at Crawfordville. Attended Sabbath-school Sunday morn ing. The day was quite blustery and cold, yet there was a good attendance. Brother Asbury, tbe efficient Superintendent, lives five miles from the church, yet he was on band promptly, despite the cold wind Brother J. and I went to the o ilored church, out of town about half a mile, at 11 o'clock, hoping to do something for the cause by iu creasing the number of colored readers of The Index, an! we were not disappointed. Several subscribed and others renewed. This church—as I was informed by brother Jennings—deserves much credit for their zeal and energy. They have built a com modious house of worship, not yet finished inside, but are preparing to complete it. The house is warmed by two neat coal stoves, making it very comfortable even on that disagreeable day. But I will desist, as I have already taken up too much space in your columns. J. M. G. Mkdiock. MONTHLY ' OLIVE BRANCH. To the readers of The Index, the name of George D. Bordman is probably not unfa miliar, as that of a Baptist minister much e-teemed in Philadelphia. A few weeksago, discussing at Association Hall upon the Di vine lessons of peace and forgiveness con tained in the Sermon on the Mount, he calmly observed: “Aa I feel to-day, after reflecting on the Mountain Sermon, I do not think I could defend on any pretext another war . . The true 1 ne of demarcation of the Church from the world is, that Christians substitute char ity for equity; Christianity means love. Moses says, love your neighbor. Christian!- ity says, love your enemy. Stephen stoned, prajs ft r hi, murderers—Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Christ’s prayer is, Fath er forgive them, they know not what they do. Do you say that this is impracticable, you citizens of Philadelphia, where Wil liam Penn undertook to fight tbe savages with no sword but Beatitudes? All honor to the Society of Friends, they are friends indeed! Talk of Utopia! Obey Jeeus, and Utopia is actuality.” When Friends of New En . land were driv en iuto exile as was Roger Williams, and yet, notwithstanding the decree of death against those who should return, came back in the love of God, to their persecutors, and suffered the bloody penalty upon Boston Common, they did it in simple faith and in obedience to the Divine word, knowing that it was of the nature of that seed which could not return unto Him void. And when Wil liam Penn, after his imprisonment in the Tower of London and other places, ably and unwaveringly defended tbe right of trial by jury before the Recorder of London, he accomplished a beneficent service not for himself and friends only, but, as is matter of history, for people in bonds in every English-speaking nation. Referring to these matters in a late number of the Contempo rary Review, J. Baldwin Brown, a Non-con formist minister and writer, says: “I believe their godly endurance of wrong has done more than the talking of all tne other Chris tian sects put' together, to win and consoli date our liberties.” It is therefore well to be both faithful and patient in a good cause, leaving the results (which may only be ap- Sarent after many days) to the Supremo ,uler of the universe. In a late article on the “War-Folly,” the National Baptist instances the case’of the Crimean war, showing how barren were the results to the several kingly participants Had they waited they might have got with out bloodshed what they fought for. Tn fact,” continues the writer, "if one looks over history, it is amazing to see how rarely war has produced the r< suits that were hoped for by the powers that began the war. There is human wisdom, no less than divine, in the Sermon on the Mount." Os another tenor is the following late item furnished by the Berlin correspondent ol the London Times. Speaking of the cere monies at the consecration of tbe Cologne cathedral, he says: "Rheinland has not only created the highest cathedral in the world, but also produced the world's greatest can non-maker ; and it is a peculiar coincidence that, on the eve of the ceremonious opening of the sacred pile, the official Gazette here should contain the Emperor's permission to Herr Krupp, of Essen, to wear tbe knightly Cross of the royal Portugese Order of Christ. A strange decoration this, the Order of the Prince of Peace worn by the greatest cannon • maker in the world.” If we turn now our gaze to the Danube, we may find a strange picture to contrast with this—showing how the world's estima tion of honor, and that qf Christ, are likely to be at variance. Doubtless many of the readers of this journal have heard of the ex istence of the religious sect of Nazarenes in the Catholic countries of Hungary and Ser via. They are honest and loyal, great read ers of the Bible, and, through its teachings, have become persuaded that war is a custom which Christians should not countenance. They are in a similar case with the Mennon ites of South Russia. For refusing to serve in the war a few years ago, three of them were sentenced by Prince Milan, of Servia, to twenty years’ imprisonment in the for tress of Belgrade. An English Friend, who has been much interested in aiding the Waldenses and Men- nonites for years past, felt drawn to visit these imprisoned Nazarenes in 1877. He found them at work in a field attached to the fortress, and, as they approached him, clad in the grey prison garb, the clank, clank of the heavy chains upon their feet were heard. The visitor says, that upon speak to them, they averred, “the chains and prison they could endure, but to disobey God they would not and dare not." Did they feel unhappy 7 There were tears in their eyes, but said the one, the Lord Jesus Christ had told his disciples beforehand that they would have to suffer, and then —eternal life! I asked if I could do anything for them. They looked long and steadily at each other, andlhen very timidly asked if I could ob tainpermission for them to read the Bible In their cells ?” Through the instrumental ity of a physician, tbe permission was grant ed, and their chains were Ilk wise taken off. Late accounts state that they have just been released from confinement. Within a few years, quite a large number of Germans have settled In the districts of Valdivia andChiloe, in the southern part of Chili. The locality is well wooded and wa tered, radically different from all the long line of toast northward to the northern limit of Peru, which, between the ocean and the first Cordillera, is sterile, rainless and nearly treeless. An English writer, A. Gallenga, recently deputed by John Walter, M. P., to inquire into the present condition and re sources of the South American States, says, that hp believes Chili, although not the ag gressive party, would have been far wiser in developing its southern provinces, and in connecting them by rail with Valparriso and Santiago, than in expending its energies and money for the probable prize of the nitrate beds. Even before the war, thousands of the agricultural population of that Republic had gone to the nitrate region, and many thousands have continued to flow thither, and thus the growing and export of grain on which Chili has depended, is in danger of curtailment, I he same writer gives a deplorable account of Paraguay. Since its war (1864-1870) wit|> Buenos Ayres and Brazil, showii g n instance of rapid depletion in resources bj war and misrule, such as would be hard to equal. Under the reckless administration or the second Lopez, Paraguay’s population of 1,3*7,000 in 1857, had decreased to 221,000 in. 1873, whilst a debt was contracted within the same period (for there was nothing owing and a full treasury in 1857) amount ing to 8588,000,000 ! To settle these claims it would appear as though the little Republic would have to be parcelled among its cred itors. J. W. L. Philadelphia. The Sunday-School. International Sunday-School Leesone. [Prepared specially for The Index by Rev. 8. H. Mlrick, of Washington, D.C.| Lesson ll.—April 10, 1881. the good ~samaritans. Luke T 25-37. The meeting of the Savior with the lawyer, mentioned in our lesson, occurred probably during his ministry in Perea. DEFINITIONS. Lawyer.—One who made the Old Testa ment law and the Rabbinical comments thereon; His special study and whose busi ness it was to interpret the law and its ap plications. Priest.—One who offered sacrifices at the temple, presented incense, ard attended to all matters pertaining to morning and even ing tetnple service. Levites.—Assistants to priests. It was tHeir duty to see that the temple was kept clean,’’to prepare all-supplies for it* services, suoh as oil, Incense, wine, etc , and to con duct the sacred music. Samaritans. —A mongrel race, partly Jew ish, partly heathen. They possessed the Old Testament, but did not hold to all its precepts. Christ disapproved their worship (John 4: 22) and, when be commissioned the twelve, classed them with the Gentiles (Matt. 16 : 5). The Jews would have no in tercourse with them. OUTLINE. I. The lawyer, v. 25 29. 11. The wounded man, v. 30. 111. The three travelers, v. 31-35. IV. The lawyers verdict, v. 36 36. NOTES. I. The lawyer. V. 25. “A certain lawyer,” who had prob ably been made thoughtful by the preaching of Christ. "Tempted him.” Tried him. Tested his ability as a teacher. “Master.” He is respectful but self-confident. "What shall I do?” The emphasis is on I. Fully believing that publicans and sinners should repent, he did not suppose that he would be required to do so. V. 26. “What is written in the law?” Christ referred him to the law of which he professed to be an interpreter- V. 27. “He answering said.” He quotes from Deut. VI. 5, and Lev. XIX. 18. V. 28. "This do and thou shaft live." An answer to a self-righteous man. The gospel is for those who are conscious of sin. V. 29. “Willing to justify himself.” His conscience accuses him. “Who is my neigh bor?” This question the Savior answered by a tender and beautiful narrative, indi rectly leading the lawyer to see his own waut of the loving spirit which the law de manded. 11. The wounded man. V. 30. "A certain man.’ A Jew impliedly. "Went down from Jerusalem to Jericho.” Jericho was about fifteen miles northeast of Jerusalem, and lay considerably lower, the land falling toward the river Jordan. The country between the two cities was rocky and mountainous, and some parts scarcely inhabited. The road was a dreary and narrow mountain pass, affording among ths rocks convenient hiding places for highway men, and notoriously dangerous on that ac count. There was much traveling over it, however, to and from Jerusalem “Thieves." Rather, robbers At this time Judea aboun ded with them. “Stripped him.” Os all he had as well as of his raiment. Behold his condition; naked, wounded, left, half dead. 11l- The three travelers. V. 31. ‘.By chance.” Without any design on hia part, he came along the road while the wounded man lay there. "Came down." He also was going from Jerusalem to Jeri cho. Jericho was the residence of many priests, who, of course went to Jerusalem at their times of service. "Saw him.” From the other side. “Passed by." Without even crossing over to the wo inded man. When a man found any animal belonging to a neighbor going astray, the law required that he should take care of it and return it. See Deut. XXII, 14. This the law required him to do even for an enemy. See Ex. XXIII, 45. Much more did it require kindness to tbe man himself. In passing by, the priest violated the law. V. 32. "Likewise,” By chance and going down. “At the place.” That is opposite him, on the other side. "Came and looked at him." Went toward him, and, having looked at him, returned to the other side. “Passed by." Without, offering help. He, too, violated the law. V. 33. "A certain Samaritan.” Who, like the priest and the Levite, came unexpectedly upon the wounded man. "As he journeyed.” in which direction is not shown. “Came where he was." That is. opposite to him. "When.” As soon as. “Had compassion on him.” Showed tbe very spirit which the law required. V. 34. “Went to him." Crossed over. “Bound up his wounds." With his own hands. "Poured in oil and wine ” As med loins. "Set him on hia own beast." With himself, and not as some say. himself walk ing. The man was half dead, and needed •to be held on. V. 35. “Oa the morrow." He staid with the wounded man all night. "Two pence." About thirty cents of our money. Matt. XX, 9 13, intimates that a penny was the price of a day's labor. If so, then the Sa maritan left the amount of two day's wages. “The host." The innkeeper. "I will repay thee." A promise to pay all expenses. Let the teacher cell on his scholars to mention separately and in order all the things the Samaritan did. and then to draw the con' trast between him and his acta, and the priest and Levlte with their acts. IV. The lawyer's verdict. V. 36. “Which now." An appeal to the lawyer's good sense. As if he had said, you have asked, who is my neighbor? Let your own heart now answer your own question "Was neighbor." Really showed a neigh bor's spirit. “It is not place, but love, which makes neighborhood.’’—Wordsworth. See here tire Savior's admirable way of teaching. If he had said to the lawyer in so many words that even a Samaritan might be neighbor to a Jew, his prejudice would have led him at once to reject the idea. By this beautiful narrative, however, he was con strained to make a similar assertion himself. Sunday school teachers may well fellow the example. V. 37. "He that shewed mercy on him." He cannot bring himself to say the Sama ritan. Answering as he does, however, be ntters a principle rather than a fact. “Go and do thou likewise." Show kindness to all, to friend and foe, to Jew andJSamaritan. to him who agrees with, and to him who differs from you in religious opinions. Then will you have tbe spirit of those who inherit eternal life. V- 25. “Go and do.” His religion should be active Neighbors are everywhere. We ki ow nothing of the after history of this man. Tbe design of the record is not to teach us what he became, but what we should be. REMARKS. He whose need i» known to me, is my neighbor. True religion leads us to do good to all men. without distinction of sect or race. Tbe law convicts of sin and of the heed of a Savior. The worst heresy is the want of love. Editob Index : Will you please publish for the good of Bapiist interests, tbe follow ing action of the colored Baptist church at Jefferson, Pntnam county, in the case of their former ja tor, Rornnus James, who deserted his wife, left for parts unknown, and there married another: At a regular conference of the colored Baptist church at Jederson, Putnam county, ■ the first Saturday in February last, after hearing all tbe testimony, Rornnus James was silenced from preaching, because of de serting his wife aud marrying another wo man, and we hereby give notice to our breth ren, both colored ana white throughout the State, not to recognize him in any way as a minister of the gospel of our faith and order. Done in Conference first Saturday in Feb • n ary. Mark Bibd, Moderator- ’ P. H. Perryman, Clerk. Eatenton, Ga., March 3, 1881 Missionary Department. REV. J. H DeVOTIE, D.D„)„... REV. C. M. IRWIN, f Editors, Mission Board of the Georgia Baptist Conven tion—Officers: Rev. R. B. Hcadden, 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. Noreross,'Dr. Jas. 8. Lawton Atlanta; G. A. Nun nally, Rome; D. E. Butler,Madison; J. G. Ryals and R. B. Headden, Cartersville; J. H. De Vote. Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.—Rev. H. A. Tupper, D. D., Corres ponding Secretary, Richmond, Va. Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention—Rev. Wm. A. Mclntosh, D.D., Cor responding Secretary, Marion, Alabama. TBE STORY OF STORIES. Rev. Dr. Chamberlain a missionary in Persia, has recently communicated the fol lowing remarkable incident from his own experience: “I wish I could take you to a scene in the kingdom of Hyderabad fourteen year ago. There, in that city, a walled town'of 18,000 inhabitants, the people had risen in a mob to drive us out because we tried to speak of another God than theirs. We had gone to the market place and I endeavored to speak of Christ and His salvation, but they would not hear. They ordered us te leave the city at once, but I declined to leave until I had delivered to them my message. The throng was filling the streets. They told me if I tried to utter another word I should be killed! There was no rescue: they would have the city gates closed and there should never any news go forth of what was done. I must leave at once, or I should not leave that city alive! I had seen them tear up the paving stones, and fill their arms with them to be ready, and one was saying to another; ‘You throw the first stone, and I will throw the next.’ “In away I need not stop now to detail, I succeeded in gaining their permission to tell them a story before they stoned me, and then they might stone me if they wished. They were all standing around me ready to throw the stones, while I told them the sto ry of all stories —the love of the divine Fa ther, that had made us of one blood, who so loved the world that He gave His only be gotten son that whosoever believed on’ him might not perish but have everlasting life. I told them the story of that birth in the manger at Bethlehem, of that wonderful childhood, of that marvelous life, of those miraculous deeds, of gracious words that He spoke. I told them the story of the cross, aud pictured in graphic words that the Mas ter gave me that day, the story of our Sa viour nailed upon the cross for them, for me, for all the world, when He cried in agony, ‘My God, my Goo why hast thou forsaken me?' ‘‘When I told them that, I saw the men go and throw their stones into the gutter and come back; and down the cheeks of the very men that had been clamoring the loudest for my blood I saw the tears running and dropping upon the pavement they had torn up. And when I told them how he had been laid in the grave, and how after three days, he had come forth triumphant and had ascended again to heaven; and that there he ever lives to make intercession for them, for us and for all the world; and through Hia merits every one of them there might receive remission of sin and eternal life—l told them that I had finished my sto ry and that they might stone me now. "But no! they did not want to stone me now; they had not known what a wonderful story I had come there to tell them. They came forward and bought Scriptures and gospels and tracts and paid the money for them, for they wanted to know more of the wonderful Saviour.” Special Notice.—Persons having funds for the Home Mission Board ot the South ern Baptist Convention are requested to for* ward them as early as possible. We need them to meet the salaries of our missiona ries shortly due, and to make up our annual report to the Convention. Address either J. B. Lovelace, Treasurer, or Wm. H. Mc- Intosh, Corresponding Secretary. Marion, Ala., March 17. 1881 TOO MUCH OF A LADY. When Eve In the garden was plucking the rose, And enjoying the hden walks shady, I wonder It ever she turned up her nose, And sighed, “I’m too much of a lady I ■Too much ot a lady,’ dear Adam, to work: A helpmeet was made to be petted, You keep thlnvs In order; 1 really must shirk. Though the fset, dear, is deeply regretted." To-day she has daughters whose delicate hands Are wholly unfitted for labor; It almost fatigues them te flutter their fans When they languidly call on a neighbor. Their mission on earth is to gossip and dress. And live upon life's sweetest honey; And they haven't a bother or trouble, unless Their masculine bank fails In money. It isn't tbe loveliest thing, to be snre, To dabble In cooking and dlabei; Bnt never a home waskept tidy and pure, By dainty, testhetlcal wishes. I am free to confess there is something in life More attractive 'han putting a siltch ia; And many a wedry, industrious wife, Isn't deeply in love with her kitchen. Bnt duty Is duty, and dirt always dirt, And only the lazy deny it; Crocheting is nicer thau making a shirt. But man never yet was olothed by it. To sit in a parlor, in indolent ease, Till one grows all fragile and lady. Or flounce through ,he streets, silly gazers to please, Is beiug too much of a lady. Too much of a lady to dam up hose, Or govern her house with acumen ; Too much of a lady, wherever she goes. Toever be much of a woman I The muscles that God made are useless to her, Except to be wrapped up in satin; And as for an Intellect—she would prefer A bonnet to mastering Latin. Too much of a lady to own a grand heart, To be a true daughter or mother; Too much of a lady to bear the brave part That ne'er can be born by another, By fashion or birth quite too fine for this earth, When it comes to the Judgment's great pay-day. Though our Lord may delight In the Hues in white, Will He smile on "Too much of a lady t" -Cleveland HrrM. Db. Ta rip b in Italy.—Under date of January 10,1881, Rev. Geo. B. Taylor, our missionary in Italy, speakii-g of the work in Rome, says: “One afternoon, last week, a simple treat of coffee, sandwiches, and cake, was giv en to the women of the Mothers’ Meeting the expense being borne by a personal friend, not a Baptist, who greatly enjoyed the above mentioned re-union. I had promised to speak, and having asked myself what I should say, concluded that I could not do better than to give them as much as possible of Bible truth in a very concrete, pictorial way. I was gratified at the attention and interest shown, as I talked to them of Eliza beth, Mary the mother of Jesus, the family at Bethany, the Samaritan woman, etc., and as time failed me, Mr. Cocorda, after the collation and music, kindly took up the line of remark, and spoke very interestingly of those Roman Christian women mentioned by Paul in his Epistle. The songs were such as ‘Sale in tbe arms of Jeeus,’ ‘I need Thee every hour,' and 'Jesus paid it all,’ most of them being translations by Sig. Cocorda. A Scripture card waa also given to each person. Some sixty women were present, who seemed very grateful for every thing, and we can only hope that good was done. I return to say a few words about our lit tle church. I see some increase in the con gregation, and altogether am rather encour aged, though I often feel an anxiety not un like that felt for one of my own children when it is not in very vigorous health. But perhaps I should not feel so, for the Lord loves his cause far more than I do or can. We continue in two of the services our Bi ble studies, and at present we give Sunday morning to the letter to the Galatians, and Tuesday evening to the letter to the Ro mans. This Tuesday evening service has al ways been one of our best, often attracting, by the varied and edifying character of the exercises, members of other congregations, who have no service at their own churches. —Fobbion Mission Jcubical. How the Children can help the Mission ary Cause.—Do you know, dear little friends, how grateful our good misssionariee in far off lands sometimes are for anything by which they can attract people around them for instruction ? A dear missionary lady writes of the great value to her of some pictures of the prodigal son, and says when she wishes to draw women and children around her to teach them, she holds up one of these, or a bright card, and one by one the poor creatures, who perhaps, had uever seen a white woman before, and were being frightened and running away at the sight, came toward her until a crowd had gathered, and then she talks to them and tells them of Christ, Now, dear children, would if not be pleas ant to you to give some of the gay carets and calendars that you are just now collecting at such a rate, to be used in this way ? Have you not unsoiled old holiday, Scripture or motto cards or pictures, or even pretty ad vertising cards, or scrap-book pictures oi photographs of things in America (one lady writes how much a sketch of the city of Hartford had helped her) that you would like to send to Turkey, India or Africa, or to our own Indians, to help teach women and children about this land and the God who has made it such a happy land? Ask mamma about this. And if you have any such things, and would like to use them thus, if you will send them to me by mail, I will forward them to some good missionaries and you will by them “help the missionary cause.”—Miss E. R. Hyde, 878 Asylum Ave nue, Hartford, Conn.—Religious Herald. Carry’s Gold Mine.—When alluding to missions in India a hundred years ago, An drew Fuller said: "There is a gold mine in India, but it seems almost as deep as the centre of the earth. Who will venture to explore it?” “I will go down,” said Mr. Carey, “but remember, that you must hold the ropes.” Carey went to India, but not without opposition and many difficulties. Others followed him. Judson went from this country to Burmab. Now there are hundreds of faithful workers toiling in the gald mines—the mission field—of India, bins, Italy and other places, wholly depen dent on the sustenance of American Baptists. We must hold the ropes, brethren. It were suicidal not to do so. Those missionaries need our closest, our most prayerful atten tion. Yea! hath not God laid on us the care of these missions ? Said the comman der, “England expects every man to do his duty.” Does God, our great Captain, expect less of us? —Central Baptist. Part of the Concern.—A clergyman on his way to a missionary meeting overtook a boy, and asked him about the road, and where he was going. “Oh!” he said, “I am going to the meet ing to hear about the missionaries.” “Missionaries I” said the minister. “What do you know about the missionaries ?" “Why,” said the boy, “I’m part of the concern. I’ve got a missionary box, and I always go to the missionary meeting, I belong.” Every child should feel that he is “part of the concern,” and that his work is just as important as that of any one else. Lynch pins are little things, but if they drop out. the wagon is very likely to come to a stand still. Every pin and screw should be in working-order, and every child should be able to say. "I always go to missionary meetings. Why, I’m part of the concern I” —Exchange.