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2 t. a OLI.EGE EDUCATION IN GEORGIA—FREE TUITION-REPLY TO "A BAPTIST." The writing of the following article has been unavoidably delayed by unutual de wands upon my time. Several weeks ago I announced through The Index the proposition of a generous brother to lead off iu an effort to raise one hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of cheapening tuition in Mercer University. The brother was prompted to make this proposition by the apprehension that Mercer, charging sixty dollars tuition annually, would find it bard to compete with the State University, charging no tuition at all. In The Index of Sept., 15th, “A Baptist" publishes two columns of small print, not only in opposition to the proposed course of the State University, but also in opposition io any steps being taken by the friends of Mercer towards diminishing the present cost of education in her balls. Let us see whether his counsel on the latter point is •wise. The article of “A Baptist” contains many Interesting items of information. But it is well known that such items are not always conclusive reasons, or even relevant to the the question under discussion. It is inter eeting to know at about what time free tui* tion first made its appearance in the South, and in Mercer University ; and the number -of free scholarships there are at Brown Uni versify ; and that the rates of tuition among our rich Northern brethren are so high as to be‘ bewildering" to us poor Southerners; and that (eo lie says) a skilled botanist or entomologist is not to be found in Georgia (a want, by the bye, existing in spite of reg ular charges for tuition in al! our colleges down to a recent date): and that nobody in these parts could tell “A Baptist” the name of a new grass recently found on his place; and that a lady was paid one thous and dollars by the United States Government last year for arranging a cabinet of insects at the National Capital. But all these, and many more interesting facts that might have been collected on various subjects, do not solve the problem as to how Mercer Univer sity, with its limited exchequer, and obliged to charge students sixty dollars per annum, is to compete with the State University, which offers tree tuition, or nearly that, and pays its faculty handsomely out of the pub ■lie treasury. Others of his statements which are in point, are evidently unsupported by facts. For instance lie confidently assumes that tuition fees are "no barrier” to those who desire a college education. Did “A Baptist” reflect seriously before making that asser tion? Does he doubt that there are students now at Athens who have been diverted from Mercer and Emory by this very differ ence ? and others who would be at home but for the same reason ? Some of these are the sons of "well-to do” parents; and it the tuition fee is a consideration with them, how much more with others whose circum stances are yet more straightened. Such an assertion suggests doubts as to whether the author of it is acquainted with the habits and circumstances ofthe masses of his tellow'-citizens. Never a year passes but what 1 am asked whether such and such a young man can get a free scholarship at Mercer, and the matter of his going or not going to college, and particularly to that col lege, often turns upon the answer given to that one inquiry. The lack of sixty dollars more money has debarred many a fond father from procuring for his family com forts and privileges they not only would ap preciate, but do inordinately covet. Nay, one-sixth of this amount to each son and daughter would be a huge consideration to ninety-nine hundredths of the fathers of this State whose households are well adorned With olive plants. Does ‘‘A Baptist” doubt this declaration? Ifso, I only hope it is be cause he has never experienced the pinch ings of real poverty. Our brother also says the colleges “must become beggars in order that they may be liberal givers.” At first glance that state ment looks like an argument. But let us see what it is worth. If it were allowed to prevail it would an - nibiliate every benevolent institution on earth. Mercer solicits donations, and has always done so from the beginning of her history. Is Mercer therefore a beggar? Has she been one from the first? All institutions of learning have solicited an increase of learning have solicited an increase of re sources. Are they all beggats? Isitrespect ful or just to call them by that reproachful name because they seek to enlarge their capacity for usefulness? The servants of Him whose name is above every name solicits contributions for the support of mis sions, and sometimes this is done in an un becoming manner. Is the Kingdom of Christ, or He who reigns over it, a beggar ? Does “A Baptist" object to giving away what came to him as a gift? Let him con sider whether it be less creditable to give what has been thus received, than it is to sell it for a price. "Freely ye have received. j freely give,’ are the words of him who spake as never man spake. It will doubtless be ; admitted that it is much more agreeable to accept a gill that is voluntarily tendered by i the donor, than one that a State Legislature offers at the expense, but without the con- | sent, of the tax-payers If I understood "A Baptist,” he thinks right high-minded people would feel a little humiliated at the thought of accepting a college education as a gratuity. If he was ever a college student, I venture the asser tion that he is indebted to one or more strangers for this advantage. Tuition fees rarely pay the full cost of a college course. A part of it, and in well established colleges the larger part, is paid by the endowment fund. To that endowment fund, whether voluntarily contributed by citizens or, to use no harsher word, appropriated by legislative enactment, the student is a beneficiary. Such is “A Baptist," as sure as he ever studied iu an endowed institution of learning. Let us have no more criticisms on those who, for good reasons, avail th :m selves of the proffered generosity of large hearted philauthiopists. The question whether the State Legis lature ought to tax the people for tl e purpose of furnishing a small per cent, ol young men a college course almost free of charge, is not the issue betwten “A Baptist” j and myself If, as it seems, he hoped by bis . communication to dissuade the Legislature j from making the appropriation, which givis ■the State University this enormous advan tage over our denominational institutions, I | only regret that he faded of bis object. The ; appropriation has been made, the State Uni I versity has proclaimed tuition nearly free, | the press is exultantly claiming that the ' measure has ushered in a new era of unpre cedented prosperity for that institution. (If ! this measure should fail to raise a boom for the State University, what experiment will, be next in order?) Now, what shall the j Baptists do for Mercer? This is the question ; about which we are disagreed. The devel [ opments of a session or a year will not de termine the effect of the experiment now being made. Mercer is reported as having ■opened finely. Will this continue with her ■tuition at the present figures? Are we to wait till our present vantage ground is taken from us before providing against the danger of such an event? When a popular aud reliable dry goods house announces that they are selling out a large and valuable stock of goods at cost, it never fails to attract a rush ; •of customers, to the serious detriment of THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1881. other houses in the same line of business still charging the usual profits. In like manner I am afraid that cheapness will out weigh. in the popular mind, many other valuable considerations connected with a college education. Does "A Baptist" really think otherwise? Or does he think we ought to sit down and persuade one another of the reasonableness of paying a fair price for a cohege education, even though tne spiders and roacbee and bats are threatening to take possession of our University buildings? I susjiect the Legislature did not deign to consult him, as it did not me, concerning what they should do in this matter. That body 1 as acted. Now, what is the best course for us ? I shall hope to hear again from our brother. Fie'ing sure he cannot think a college education is of such doubtful utility that it ought to be confined to as few persons as possible by increasing its expensiveness, or by the imposition of a special license fee; and that be cannot wish Baptists to have only the least possible agency in training the future leaders of the people; I hope he will not oppose the design of cheapening educa tion as an evil in itself, especially if the friends of Mercer should be convinced that such a thing is needful, and should desire to accomplish it by no other means than the voluntary contributions of those who are blessed with both wealth and a liberal heart Our denomination cannot afford to be driven from their high position as educators of the young men ot Georgia. One thousand dollars is still offered as the beginningof a fund of one hundred thousand for cheapening education at Mercer. Very truly. Trustee [The editor of The Index does not propose to take any part in the argument on either side of the question discussed, but will sim ply make two or three statements, which may go for what they are worth: 1. He is familiar with the management of both the institutions whose names are men tioned in the foregoing article. 2. He is of the opinion that no student, applying for admission to either of these in-, stitutions, has ever been refused for want of ability to pay the tuition fees. 3. He is profoundly convinced that no good interest has stronger claims on the Baptists of Georgia than Mercer University.] GOOD TIDINGS. Brother William H. Cooper, our pastor, has been laboring with and for us for some two years, with great faithfulness and with marked and constantly increasing ability. His sermons have been well analyzed and happily expressed. They have been charac terized by invariable soundness of doctrine and great zeal for the cause; and by deep solicitude for the spiritual growth of the church and the salvation of souls. His con duct and character have been unimpeachable f< r uprightness—conservative and devoted. Yes, for a long time, we had not realized much of the conscious—so manifest—pres ence of the Spirit of the Lord in our midst. Our membership were orderly and at peace, hut cold and lacking “the joys of salvation.” Very few additions had occurred during h'is pastorate, and of known conversions there were almost none. How strange such a state in a Christian church I Yet, alas how common 1 But, for several weeks past, brother Cooper had been most profoundly concerned about the low state of Zion here, and ha 1 been preaching with renewed zeal and increased ability and tenderness to all classes. A few ofthe members bad deeply sympathized and w-rmly cooperated with him. We spent nearly two weeks in nightly prayer-meet ings, and received many strong and effecting exhortations from our pastor. Then, upon invitation, came our brother, E R. Carswell, Jr., late of Augusta, to labor with us in the ministry. It is with much satisfaction that I write of his "work and labor of love” among us. He preached twice daily, for dver a week, tq large and attentive audiences. Hirsermons were rare specimens of analysis and solemn argument upon the great truths of the gospel, and stirring and eloquent appeals to the hearts o'"the people. As the result of all these efforts—but alto gether front the gracious goodness of our Heavenly Father —we have enjoyed a re freshing from on high. Thirteen or fourteen additions have been made to the church. Others are expected to unite with us soon The Loid's people have been reclaimed from their backslidiugs and had “tbe joys of sal vation” restored to them ; and we trust that lasting impressions forgood have been made upon our community. Brother Carswell is a man of rare talents and resources for ministerial work. He is among our readiest, best furnished, most courageous and powerful preachers. His age considered (for he is close about the fig ure thirty, I suppose), the writer knows few equals and no superiors to him in all the outfit for the pulpit We were deeply im pressed with his piety and spirituality, and he leaves in Cuthbert many who remember him with pleasure and Christian affection, and whose prayers will follow him in his labors and t ials. May the blessed Lord j secure him, by heavenly wisdom and pro dence, from all the errors to which we are so much exposed, and preserve and develop ' him into that fullness of Christian and min isteria l character, usefulness and happiness, which are promised by his late manifesta- I tions among us. John T. Clabke. Cuthbert, Ga.. October sth, 1881. DR. J. H. CAMPBELL. Last Sunday, in Columbus, Georgia. I participated in the enjoyment of an open air meeting On the river bank, under the shade of the trees, at 4 p. m., brignt sunny sky, and everything still save the songs of the worshipers and the clear, ringing voice of the venerable man of God, who spoke of the "Rest that remaineth for the people of God,” made a scene and occasion not to be forgotten. It is cause for thanksgiving that all classes of people in the city go there and receive instruction from the old servant of Jesus Christ There is but one sentiment in reference to this service, and the “old man eloquent” who originated and keeps it going. All Christians sanction it, wicked people respect it, and in answer to prayer, the Holy Spirit is present and sanctifies the truth. The many friends of brother Jesse H. Campbell, everywhere in Georgia, are hereby informed that the last days of his life, as were those of his youth and manhood, are devoted willingly and joyously to the cause of the Savior in the salvation of men. E. A PLEASANT SABBATH. On the fourth Sabbath of last month, we were favored with a visit from our esteemed brother Elder A. C. Ward, of Brunswick. He preached in the morning to a very large congregation, all of whom were well pleased so far as we have been aole to learn. At four p. m , we met in Sabbath-school; brother W. preached to the children, which was interesting to all present. We met again at half past seven. A large turnout and another splendid sermon, to the gratifi cation of all. Just after the services we took up a collection for missions. $5 70 was raised and turned over to brother Ward as missionary of tbe board. Our church has not yet called a preacher. Our Sunday-, school is still prosperous,.improving in every , respect. We are in hopes that brother Ward will be our pastor for another year. A. A. Andrews, Blackshear, Ga., Oct., 6th, 1881. TWO THINGS NEEDFUL STILL. We read, in the holy Scriptures, that one thing is needful, and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken from her. But may we not adopt the heading above in view of two considerations in which all should feel a deep personal concern : 1. That each one secure, by the obedience of faith in Jeeusas the Sou of the living God. his own salvation. Every one in unbeliefis condemned already to spiritual death and misery, from which there is no escape but by the faith of obedience in Christ. For Christ said "he that believes not is condemn ed already, because he bath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." Elsewhere He showed that the believer does pass from this death to life through faith in Him, and shall not come into this condem nation again, but remains passed from death unto life. And Paul said to such believers as he recognized at ancient Rome, of Europe, that they had passed from this condemns tion by faith, in the exercise of which they were not only justified, but actually had, at that time, peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Now, this is the one thing personally needful on the part of each, and secures everlasting life to every one who thus be lieves and obeys the gospel. For if, when they had been in unbelief the condemned enemies of God, they, in bearing, believing and obeying the gospel, had become the friends of God, how much more should they continue to live this life of faith in the Son of God, since they have become His friends through faith in the virtue of His blood as that which cleanseth from all sin those who stand justified in Him, and since He lives and intercedes for them ? 2 If one realizes such deliverance for himself, the next thing is to be instrumen tai, under God, in the salvation, to the same extent, of others—all others, if possible. This is manifest from the scripturally recor ded examples of others on this subject. No sooner had some individual found Christ as the true Messiah, than a brother or some other, must be hunted up and invited J.o Christ. No sooner had the sinful woman at a certain well found Jesus precious, and all animating to her now living heart and re joicing soul, than she left her water vessel and went into the town and told the men to come and see a man who had told her of all the things of her past life The men heard, believed, stirred, and after hearing Christ for themselves, believed on Him, and through faith could have all the blessings promised to such. Paul, when through faith he had been justified freely by grace from all his sins, and found peace with God, not only showed this justifying faith by holy obedi ence in being baptized as commanded, but also had a heart's desire and prayer to God tor his kindred according to the flesh, that they might be saved, ahd felt it his duty and privilege to carry the gospel, with all Jps hope and prospects, to the Gentiles, that they thereby might be turned from idols to the true God of heaven aud earth. Now, iu view of these two needful points, let all of us examine ourselves, to see if we have faith of obedience to the Son of God that brings to us peace with God in a deliv erance from condemnation to the justifies tion of grace; to see if we are feeling for others, that they mav be saved, and that we are working by prayer and otherwise as God ass ,rds us opportunity as never before for the salvation of others; and let us determine thus that we have passed from death to life, and that we do love and obey Jesus, and not be always saying— 'Tis a point I long to know ; Oft it causes anxious thought: Do I love the’Lord or no?. Am I His or am I not ? But say — I now can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, And bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. I. H. Goss. Bowman, Ga- ' JOLTINGS BY THE WAY. My last letter left me at Sparta. From thence I went to Linton, twelve miles distant, in the same good old county of Hancock. A brief sketch of tbe past history of this pleasant village may not be uninterestlug to some of your readers. In the year 1857, I believe, the Washington Baptist Association determined to establish a High School at some point within the bounds of t hat Association. After a thorough inves tigation of the subject, and weighing well the advantages presented by different localities, they selected the spot where Linton now stands as the one most to be desired for the purposes intended. It Issltuated in a high, dry, undulating country, noted for good health, pure ait and excellent water. It is about fifteen miles from Sandersville, twelve from Sparta and sixteen from Milledgeville. A number of the best families bought lots as soon as the locality was agreed upon, built nice dwellings there, erected a school build ing, commodious boarding house, etc. The school whs called the Washington Institute, it being the child of the Washington Associa tion, and Hon. Liuton Stephens, of Hancock, having been the most liberal contributor, (as well as being one of the most popular citizens of tills uart ot the State), the village was named Linton, in honor ot that distinguished Georgian, now dead. Bev. Carlos W. Stephens, one of the purest men and best educators that ever blessed our State, was elected the first Principal, with Rev. T. J Adams assistant. There were com petent teachers chosen for each department. The school was a success from the beginning, and a charming village grew up as if by magic Feeble health prompted brother SU pliens to resign as Principal, and he died not very long alter. Rev. T. J. Adams and Ivy W. Duggan, (both excellent teachers), were elected Joint Principals. The Spring Term of 1861 opened with an ex traordinarily large attendance, but the clarion of war sounded, and many of the young men, with nearly all the teachers, caught the spirit of patriotism and left the sc -00 l room for the tented field. Some of those noble boys now fill honored graves in soil hallowed by deedsof valor ueverexcelled by the soldiery of any country. But to return. It would take more space titan you have to spare lor tne to follow tlie history of the Washington Institute through the long years that have since intervened. At the late session of the Association, an ex cellent Board of Trustees was chosen, who in turn elected Prof. Ivy W Duggan Principal. Much of the Interest of '6 > aud '6l seems to be re-kindled in the hearts of the brethren, and 1 trust a brignt future is in store for tlie Wash ington Institute. As an educator, Prof Dug gan has but few equals in our State, and although he will not take charge until Janua ry next, parties are already making arrange ments to patronize the school next year My stay in Linton was exceedingly pleas ant. The guest of my good brother Duggan and family, whom I have known and loved so long aitd well, only the presence of my own dear family was wanting to make our joy complete. One afternoon brother D. and I rode out some four or five miles to a neighborhood burylng-ground. where rest the mortal re mains ot that loved father in Israel Rev. Benjamin Roberts. A neat stone (erected by the brother who accompanied me on this visit to the grave) marks the spot where he sleeps. The stone contains the following: Rev. BENJAMIN ROBERTS. Born July 21, 1794 Died April 23, 1876. For fifty years a faithful minister of the Gospel. For about forty years Clerk of the Washing ton Baptist Association. A model of Patience,Meekness and Chris tian Humility. Friday morning brother Duggan carried me, in his buggy, to the Washington Association, at Bethlehem church. The Introductory ser mon was preached by Rev. T. A. Holmes to a large congregation. After an Intermission,— during which time a sumptuous dinner for all was served in the beautiful grove of grand old oaks that surround the church,—the Asso ciation was called to order by Rev. T. J. Adams, former Moderator. The letters from the different churches composing the Asso ciation—all of which were represented save one—gave evidence of prosperity True, not all had been blessed with largely increased , numbers, (many had, however), but all were at peace and in a healthy condition. By a unanimous vote brother Adams was re-elect ed Moderator, brother Ivy W. Duggan, Clerk, and brother G. W. Bass. Treasurer. The business of the session was transacted throughout with perfect unanimity. I have never seen anything like it before, either in church or State. There was not a “no” vote cast during the session, except one time, and then upon a question to reconsider Saturday evening was devoted to the Sun day-school. A large audience filled the spacious academy, every seat being occupied. Brother C. J. Davis, Superintendent of Ten nille Sunday-school, acted as master of cere monies. The exercises were opened with vocal music—one or two sweet songs—led by Mrs Mollit, and sung by the school and au dience The music was good. After prayer and another song, brother W. W. Chisholm, of Savannah, was Introduced, and delivered a plain, practicable address. Brother T. C. Boykin, Sunday-aobool Evangelist, followed In one of his happiest efforts. It was truly a refreshing time. n Among the visiting brethren were Rev. Dr Landrum, representing Mercer University; Rev. M. B. L Binion, of Weston; Rev. Moses P. Cain, of Jefferson ; Rev. T. C. Boykin, Sun day-school Evangelist. Mercer University was ably represented, in a speech before the body, by Dr. Landrum, who also preached the Missionary sermon on Sunday Brother Binion preached at 11 o’clock on Saturday, brother Caln at three p.m Sunday morning a Sunday-school mass meeting was held at 9.30 o’clock. A large audience was in attendance, and gave undivided attention to an impressive address from brother Boykin, who also preached at 11 o’clock in the acade my. It was supposed by the church that the large house of worship and the academy would accommodate the crowd on Sunday, but this was a mistake. I suppose 1 here were two hundred people who could not find room In either house at the eleven o'clock service. The Association throughout was as pleas ant as possibly could be desired. The good people ot the surrounding country know just how to entertain an Association, and nobly did they do so on this occasion. Better din ners I never saw set as were served each day. My borne during the session was at the de lightful residence of brother Zach. Culver, and never did I fare better. But my letter is already too long, and the train will be along directly. The next session of the Washington Associa tion will beheld at Sandeisvllle, commenc ing on Friday before the fourth Sabbath In September, 11-82. I go from here to tbe Central Association, which convenes on Tuesday next. J. M. G. Medlock, October 4th, 1881. THE DEATH OF GARFIELD. BY W. C. RICHARDS, PH. D. Bells at midnight woke the city, With their tolling, tolling! As the sudden portent rang, With a dissonant, harsh clang. Not in terror, but in pity— Men thronged the pavements doling, They could not mistake the tolling: Every brazen tongue said—“ Death And they held their sobbing breath, Ruth and wrath with strife controlling. Ah, the flags this doleful morning, Half-masted, half masted; How they shive* in the cold mist— By no daring sunbeam kisst; And the crowds their business scorning— Thinking of the woe long-lasted, Drooping, with the flags half-mastid, Utter, though as dumb as they— Words Impossible to say, ’ Burn of love and hope, crime-blasted. At Elberon, the sad sea’s sorrow— Voiced in moaning, moaning, Typed last night a nation’s woe; Aud her tides of tears to flow— All her land to whelm to-morrow. In the surges we are owning— The true portent of that moaning, Spent the tempest of our grief, Death has lent us strange relief— Ending dread suspense in groaning. Death insatiate! Death unsparing! Victorious I victorious, Over hopes and skill and care, ♦ w -Pv er and oqr prayer; While reluctant visage wearing— Overcoming courage glorious, In his strategy victorious— Takes tbe red assassin's part, Strikes and rends the people’s heart, League immeritorious 1 Dead—the people’s king, though crownless; Factions fusing, fusing; Northland, Southland, two no more; All the land from shore to shore, Look’ng on him proud and frowuless, He, his state so nobly using— Party feuds in friendship fusing ; Just in spirit, just in deed— Seemed God’s angel for our need, Less our choice and more God's choosing. At an hour supreme in moment, Strong hearts fearing, fearing Perils from men's lust of power, Honor’s fruit and Virtue’s flower Blighted In stiife’s foment: Odious oligarchy nearing, Danger to our freedom fearing— Then the Hand that Moses led, Garfield brought and distrust fie 1, Fled with his appearing. Is it marvel, that we mourn him, Sadly weeping, weeping; That we count the day as night, That we shut joy from our sight, Till to his grave they’ve borne him ? That with him we lie a-sleeping, Or, awake, with those are weeping, Who when we, in time forget— Will their dole remember yet, Locked in Love’s close keeping, And what marvel if Hate’s clamor Pity spurning, spurning— Out of place with such a grief— Calls on vengeance for relief, (Vengeance seen through duty’s glamour), Nothing but his crime discerning All its specious glosses spurning, Asks, with universal breath, Asks of law, the murderer’s death— Barren wage for boundless earning 1 Oh, the horror of (hat slaughter 1 Wotld-wide wounding, wounding! Half the globe reeled with its blow, With our tears the nations’ flow, Weeps the Mother-land with Daughter: From each dirge the lands are founding, Drops a balm to soothe our wounding; But to Christ, those all-bereft, For His healing love are ’eft— Fountain evermoie abounding. FROM FORT VALLEY. Again in the good providence of God, we have bad refreshings in the Fort Valley Baptist church, such as the Holy Spirit alone can render. We began our meeting Wed nesday night, 7th of September and con tinued it until the 23rd. Result of meeting: twelve baptized and six by letter. We have had the able ministrations of Mercer’s loved and distinguished President, which the Holy Spirit sanctified to the good of His cause, and at the same time gave the Doctor a prominent place in the affections of the people. We had two effective sermons preached by brethren E. H- McGee and N f B. Ousley, Methodist ministers. Brother James Mcßryde, of Macon, gave us two most excellent sermons near the conclusion of our meeting. We feel greatly encouraged and are satisfied that the means ordained of God are competent to accomplish all gospel and church ends. I have resigned my pastorate of the Mar shallville Baptist church. B. L, Ross. Fort Valley, Ga., Oct., 4th, 1881. Missionary Department. REV. J. H DeVOTIK, D.D., I BEV. C. M. IRWIN, D.D., f Editors, MISSIONARIES STATE BOARD. J, 11. DeVotie, Atlanta, Ga.; C. M. Irwin, Mt. Airy, Habersham, Rabun and White counties; V. A. Bell, Ringgold. Whitfield and Chattooga counties; Chas Edwards, Toccoa, Habersham county; T. C. Tucker, Cassandrla, Dade and Wal ker counties; W. J. King, Nannie; P. A. Jessup, Eastman, Dodge anl Telfair counties; A. C. Ward, Brunswick; George*. Blount, Eden, Efilngham, Bryan and Liberty counties, D. G. Daniell, Wal thourville ; J. H. Campbell, Columbus, Muscogee county; Alfred Corn, Blairsville. Towns county; T. C Boykin, Atlanta, State of Georgia; Simeon Maxwell, Talbotton, Talbot county; w. B. Ben net. Quitman : W. V. Perdue, Valdosta ; G. H. Washington, co!., Albany Mitchell county; J. C. Bryan, col.. Americus, Schley, Lee and Dough erty comities; Frank M. Simmons, col., Stone Mountain ; G. B. Mitchell col., Forsyth ; H. A. McNeil, 001., Quitman; M. Brigman, Agusta ; DIED ON THE FIELD OF HONOR. Eight months ago—the Bth of January of this year—an imposing and touching meet ing took place at the Temple ofthe Oratory; a number of Christians of Paris, assembled by invitation of the Committee of Missions to give and receive tbe farewells of a young missionary. Mons. Golaz, who was about to depart, with the young companion re cently associated with his life, for our colony of Senegal. We had the pleasure of attending his fare well meeting, and rarely have we been more moved. We did not know the young mis sionary before that day, but the manner, at once simple and strong, with which he tes tified his desire to serve the Lord, and dis closed tbe motives of his decision for Senegal in preference to any other field of missions, drew our hearts immediately to this young man and to his enterprise. “Two years ago,” said he, “when I heard Mons. Taylor plead with so much earnestness the cause of Senegal, I felt that it was an imperative duty for France, to make every possible effort to spread in abundance the light of the gospel in that country, and I determined to consecrate my life to the work of discharging my part of that great duty.” And he added, “There are in those regions which extend from the sources of the Sene gal and of the Niger to the ocean millions of inhabitants who, sooner or later, will claim tor themselves (we have reason to hope that it will be with joy) the title of French citi zens, and who until now have never heard the gospel. And it is only the Christians of France who can think of evangelizing them; the government would not permit any other missionary to establish himself there. It is a gate which is opened only to us "In the space of a few years our Missionary Society has sent six men there; ot that num ber two are dead and two others have re turned with health seriously impaired. Since then, little has been done. Whv ? People are frightened by the bad climate. But sup posing one died there as quickly as they say, is that a reason for removing the work? Whatever be the sacrifices which the Senegal mission imposes, our duty is all the sam. ; . The graves of the pioneers will serve as land marks for the journey of their successors. Such beginnings have often paved the way for the greatest successes.” Valiant young man ! Noble young wo man, who, far from discouraging her hus band, chose to share-in his fatigues aud dan gers and chances of death. Both are dead carried off by yellow fever, died the same day, the 18th of August—with only two hours’ interval. Thesame tomb hasreceived them; together, with hands joined, they have ascended to heaven. God, ii calling to himself these kindred spirits, has doubtless answered the prayers of both; that if one of the two succumbed, the other might not survive. Thus the dispensations of the Lord are al ways full of goodness, even in their appar ent severity. ****** Behold, then, twp names added to that martyrology of our Senegal mission which included already the names of Langa and of Guindet. Four dead out of six sent 1 And Taylor—the only one who remains—firm at his post, and—though having obtained, on account of failing health and exhausted strength, leave to qu’t Senegal—refusing to depart as soon as he learns that yellow fever is raging in thecountry ! Who, then, would say that there is no more faith on the earth, or no more heroism among Christians? Who would pretend that the Romish missionaries were superior in self sacrifice to the mission aries of the gospel ? Our missionaries behold them! They depart with the sole object of making known to poor negroes the good news which gives peace and joy of heart; they depart like Golaz to Senegal and Coillard to Zambesi—know ing that they go in the face of death, but having made iu advance the sacrifice of their life, and, if necessary, of lives which are dearer to them than their own. What impels theri ?. The hope of earthly glory? They know that such glory belongs to conquerors, to the slayers of men, to the war plots of politics, but not to the humble martyrs of the faith. Is it their desire to insure their safety in the other life? They have been taught, and they themselves believe that this salvation is not by works, that Jesus alone has per fectly accomplished it, and that in France salvation is as near to them as in the country of the yellow fever They go because they love Christ and love the souls whom Christ came to save. They preach to these souls the unspeakable gift of God, the free salvation that is in Jesus. Then thev die on any obscure field of honor joyful and blessing God with all their heart. "Be yond a little group of friends, no one will be grieved by this death. But, as our brother now in glory predicted, their graves will serve as land-marks to point out the way for others. Senegal will be Christian, since its valley is already enriched by the blood of these martyrs And thus, our French race, our little Protestant family, will have contributed its part toward the accomplishment of that prophecy of the Master: that thegospel of the kingdom shall be preached for a witness to all nations.— From the French of Mons. Reveillaud. DR. YATES. This mail takes Mrs. S. J. Holmes, of the Tung Chow mission, to the United States. Her health broke down to such a degreethat the doctor and the mission voted that it was necessary for her to have a long rest in her native air in order to recuperate her strength. She had somewhat revived by the time she reached Shanghai. She greatly needs rest of body and mind. After two days with us she left for Yokohama, where she will wait a week for the "City of Peking ” Shetbought it would be cooler at Yokohama than it is in Shanghai just now. lam sorry to hear from brother Crawfoid and from Mrs. Holmes, that Mrs. Crawford's health is fail ing, and that it is thought she will have to leave in the spring of 1882 Dr. C. may have written you all the particulars. I am happy to say my general health is very good. I am, however, still troubled by my thorn in the flesh. It seems much bet ter just now. I preach Sundays and Thurs days at my home chapel, and have some en couragement. August Ist.—Mrs. Yates and Annie are well, and join in loving regards to you and your dear family. The weather is very warm. When I left church yesterday—dressed in white—l pre sented the appearance of a man who had just waded a river quite up to his neck. The skirts of my coat only were dry. It is well for the Board and the churches interested in missions, to realize that the van guard of their missions in China is breaking up, and that soon their places must be supplied by raw recruits. Men and wo men are needed to occupy interior stations— cities from which many of our church members come; and who greatly need in struction and guidance. These members might, under favorable circumstances, be come the nucleus of new interests in new fields. Thus the natural growth of our work demands a constant increase of labor ers, without which it is impossible to reap tbe full benefit of labors already performed. The’Lord give men and means, wisdom and grace, to accomplish his will among the heathen! —M. T. Yates, in Foreign Mission Journal. FROM A NATIVE PREACHER. Our readers are aware that the mission aries of the American Baptist Missionary Union are training up native preachers to ■ preach the gospel to their countrymen. Per haps they would like to see a copy of a letter recently sent by one of these native preach ers to the writer. It was written in the Chinese language, and looks like an elegant piece of penmanship, as neat as the printed characters you see on tea chests. It was translated by Rev. W. Dean, D. D., of Bang kok, Siam. Here is the letter : “To Rev. Wm. Hurlin, Antrim, N, H. Tie Sun, the servant of Jesus Christ,responds to the letter from the illustrious shepherd of the Great Kingdom, wishing grace mercy and peace from the glorious God to be with all tbe bishops and elders, the brethren and and sisters in that excellent country. “Tie Sun believed in Jesus Christ and entered the church in the year of our Lord 1871- First studying the sacred Books and preaching the gospel for some years, and then in 1876 1 was ordained as a shepherd to the flock, and an evangelist to preach the gospel in all places- Now the Lord knows tnat my strength is not adequate to the work, but I entirely depend on God’s mercy, and pray the Lord to increase my power as tbe sacred Paul has said, ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtbeneth me ’ Phil. 4:13. “In Siam are six baptized Chinese churches. At Bangkok, one; at Leng Kia Chu, one; at Banplasoi, one ; at Ku Buang, one; at Sin Buang, one ;at Petrew, one- Some of these churches have some tens of members, aud one more than a hundred members, and yearly some believers are added to their numbers. “We are looking toward the great country, and thinking that the elders and the churches there will send us another teacher and teacheress to help to teac i oar people. Jesus says, ‘The harvest is great and the laborers few ; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers into his harvest.’ Matt. 9 37. “The year of our Lord,(1881; in China, the year Kwang Su, 6th year, sth month, 19;h day, and second after the Sabbath.” Whom Christ calls not to go, he calls to send. And tbe one class is as much bound as the other. If we are not called to go, it is plain enough that we are called to minister to those who do go. “Who goeth,’ says St. Paul, “a warfare any time at his own charges ?’ An eminent writer says: “As all the disciples of Christ are required to take part in the propagation of his gospel throughout the world—those who remain at home are bound to sustain and minister to those who go abroad, just as much as citizens in civil life are bound to support their fellow-countrymen who go forth as soldiers to fight their country’s bat tles. Therefore, let every servant of Christ cheerfully aud heartily perform that part of the work which may be assigned to him in the providence and grace of God, that they who sow and they who reap mav rejoice to gether.” Nothing is plainer. Christ com mands the church to evangelize the world. We must go—or send." THE WORM AT THE ROOT OF HOPE. After Jonah had delivered his message to the Ninevites, you remember, he went out of the city to wait and see the result. While waiting, there sprang up a gourd which Jonah hoped would remain and shade him during his stay at Nineveh. But, alas alas for poor Jonah, there was a worm gnawing at the root of hope: it cut his gourd. Hundreds of thousands of people to-day are in thesame condition. There is something in the world that has raised their hopes to the highest pitch; they are looking to the time when these hopes will be realized; but that fatal worm is gnawing at the rook And when our hopes are at their highest, the worm cuts the root, the gourd dies, and all is lost. Perhaps you have some young man in your city that has fine talent. Your whole city is looking forward to the time when he will be one of your leading statesmen. He is loved of all. His parents feel proud of him ; they have spared neither money nor pains. They think him, perhaps, as near perfection as man can be, but when expecta tion is at its highest pitch, he reels, he staggers, he falls; all is lost; he fills a drunk ard’s grave. The worm has cut him down. We have hundreds and thousands ofcases of voung men, in all conditions of life, that h ive raised the hopes of kind parents and friends, that were calculated to be an orna ment to their country, a blessing to society a pillar and support to aged and kind parents; but where are they? Alas, the oar-keepers and rum dealers have sown the seeds of ruin broadcast through the land: the germs of evil have sprung into life and growth at the root of hope; they have cut it down and all is lost. Suppose we could fix a panorama that would represent all the suffering, all the crime, and vice of every kind, just for one month, that is committed under influence of drink, just in the limits of tbe United States, and make it plain as God has to see it- Do you suppose there is a human being 'Tin earth that could bear the sight ? No ; if atrue picturehad been shown to the Georgia Legislature 1 do not think there would have been a single vote in favor of free whiskey. And I think, if such a picture would not convince one, that if Satan were to take them to the door of the pit, and show them all the victims of alcohol, and their minds were capable of comprehending ail the misery that has been and yet is to be suf fered from the effects of alcohol, they would still say, “Let us have more rum.” They would go on fostering the worm of the still, to poison our children and our children’s children. They would put the worm in every glass that they sell to cut the root of hope, just at the time when we begin to look for fruit. Finally, if a man will vote in favor of free whiskey after taking the abovs view, which I think is a correct view, doee he not virtually encourage and indorse every crime that grows out of it? I think he does; at any rate it would not be amiss for him to remember the worm that lies at the root of hope. B. E. Strickland. Putnam Hall, Fla,, Sept., 16th, 1881. A BAPTIST WITNESS. “Andrew Dudith,”says Robinson,"among the Baptists at the beginning of the Refor mation, wss the greatest man; a man to be held in everlasting remembrance, much for his rank, more for Disabilities and virtues, most of all for bis love of liberty. In this he was altogether in advance of his age. Persecution he abhorred. To Bezi he says: You try to justify the banishment of Ochin and the execution of others, and you seem to wish Poland would follow your example. God forbid.” Surely when there was one such man in Poland in the 16th century many other Baptists might have been found glorifying God in minor places bv bearing much gospel fruit. I. H. Goss.