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JfPSF” Circumstances, beyond the control of the editors, compels the omission of the “ College History” prepared for this Issue—and will, it is hoped, boa sufficient apology for the want of “ variety” in the columns of the Collegian this week. For the Georgia Collegian. Intolerance. Intolerance is a word used chiefly in reference to those who do not al low others t# think for themselves. An intolerant spirit has existed in every ago of the world. If wo look to the records of the past, we will find that there is nothing which has contributed more to the overthrow of Empires and the destruction of cities. It has caused the shedding of inno cent blood; the most Banguinary civ il wars that have ever occurred, and the commission of every species of crime. A familiar illustration of its effects is given in the French Revo* lution. The people becoming tired of bondage, in which the Bourbon family had so long held them, rose in t heir might and shook off the oppres sing yoke; but they only gave up one evil for another far greater. — When the Jacobins came into power, their intolerant spirits Ailed them with such savage ferocity against all those who did not espouse the cause of freedom, that it gave rise to the •‘reign of terror;” and deluged the laud with the best blood of her citi zens. But the effects did not stop here. Instead of gaining the free dom for which they w 7 ere contending, the people only escaped from one master to fall into the hands of another. The history of the past, proves that no nation can exist unless free dom of thought is allowed. Our fore fathers in flaming the Constitution, endeavored to avoid the rock upon which so many Kingdoms and Em pires bad split. But in avoiding one extreme, they ran into another, namely too much freedom of speech. Men, as a general rule, speak what they think, and when allowed to think as they please, will speak as they please. Thus in a government composed of many parts, each hav ing its own peculiar interest, too much freedom of speech and thought leads to contentions between the in hab ita nts of tbe and i ffere n t secti ons, an and eventually to destruction —as “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” In the United States, previous to the war, too much freedom of speech led to the frequent agitation of the slavery question, which in the end resulted in the overthrow of the Re public. But no human government can be perfect. Our forefathers chose the lesser of the two evils, but we THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN. have seen that their firmly establish ed Republic has been rent asunder and scattered to the four winds of the heavens. An intolerant spirit in religion, is even worse, if possible, than intole rance in polities. When one sect has gained any advantage over another, it has always made use of that advan tage to overthrow its opposers.— When the Roman Catholics gained the power, the} 7, persecuted and put to death those who differed from them in belief; and the Protestants have pursued the same course towards tho Catholics whenover they obtained tho power. Thus thousands have suffer ed death on account of their religion. Nothing can be more opposite to the teaching of the Bible, than a spirit of intolerance. It is plainly taught in the Gospels that man is a free agent and that he cannot become a Chris tian unwillingly. And hence the Christian religion must not be propa gated by force. Men can not receive it unless they are willing to do so.— One great reason why Church and State should not bo united, is that a spirit of intolerance will eventually appear, and lead either to civil war or to bloody persecutions. A proof of this proposition is furnished in the Roman Empire. Tho Church of Rome, so long as she bad the power, persecuted and put to death all those who differed from her in religion; and in England, so great were the persecutions of the Puritans and oth er sects, that many were forced to fly from their native land and seek a home among the savages of the New World. It is to be hoped, however, that the spirit of intolerance will soon dis appear from the world. And from the signs of the times, wo may hail the day as near at hand, when perse cutions will cease and every man be permitted to worship his Maker ‘ with none to molest him or make him afraid.’ Ecneitap. For tbc Georgia Collegian. “ Truth.” » Truth may be defined to be that, which conforms to God’s mind. To know then what the truth is, we must know —humanly speaking—what the thoughts of God are. But how are we to know what God’s thoughts are? By studying His character as it is revealed in the Bible. There wo are taught that God is an unvarying Be ing—the same yesterday, to day and forever. It the proposition laid down in the premises be true, that Truth is conformity to God’s mind, then it must be immutable—the same thro’ all eternity. The immutability of God furthermore teaches us, if not expressed, certainly implied, that He is an uncompromising Being. Since, to compromise is to concede and there change, destroying His imrau- tability. Hence we conclude, that Truth makes no compromise. A thing must, unconditionally, either bo true or false. If you are willing to admit that truth is immutable and uncompromising, we will venture to assert that you do not often read it, or hear it spoken. How is it with you, when you pick up a newspaper and find some public man larruped with the most abusive and insulting epithets, and probably in the next issue you find him saiutod as the Hon. —, His Excellency. &c. ? Is truth madd of such stuff? Yet you find such in almost all of the papers devoted to politics. Truth at this time, is made to conform to public opinion, or to the policy of some par ticular party ; and thus the “ Truth as it is in Jesus,” is destroyed and error substituted in its stead. The young men of the country are com pelled to form their characters read ing such “consistent news;” and if they are not earnest and vigilant in defending the truth and avoiding or rors, they must form a character con sistent with the age. How impor tant then, that the light of truth be made to shine and wound error, and let her “ writho in pain and die among her worshippers,” and truth eternal “ rise again.” Let us plant ourselves firmly and fixedly <X\ immu table* ar.d uncompromising truth; neither abasing nor exceeding, and all gain is ours. Rem. Ife §krMft»n» firftim Origin of the name of Potato. —One classical scholar says it is from the Latin poto —to drink, because the an ciouts made cups of them. Some modern gent suggests that long ago a child was eating roasted potatoes and a eat came by and attempted to steal one from the hearth. But the potato was so hot that it burnt the cat’s mouth. The cat squalled pi toously, and the sympathetic child cried, “ Poor tat, O!” Ourotanopin ion is that tho name originated one day when the cook was baking some for dinner. We have seen potatoes that resembled the big toe, and the name was suggested by a little chap running up to the cook, who was in the act of putting some in tho pot, exclaimed “ pot a toe for me !” ...The editor’s drink — Spirit of the Press! ...Why is a clock like a figure fn dancing? Because it goes “hands around.” ...“ He is a man of great probity,” as a soldier said of tho surgeon who repeatedly inserted an instrument in to his wound. ...Because Chas. Lamb was a suc cessful essayist, is no reason why all sheep can be. ...How long diu Cain bate Abel? As long as ho'was able—(Abel.) ...A “hardsheli” upon one occa* sion, agreed to acknowledge that there was no hereafter, if any one could refute his assertion that “ noth ing nipped the grass closer than a goose.” An ingenious chap from the back of the congregation replied— “ Why, Mr., I have seen a goose nip a piece of grass, and a gander come right after her and nip the very same piece.’ ...Why is a dog’s tail like the heart of a tree ? Because it is farthest from the bark.” ...Whon is a newspaper the sharp est? When it is filed. ...The bashful letter—Modest T. ...Figure-heads—Good arithmetic cians. ...Curls may be false, even though they are “ in tho papers.” ...Sunday reading for political con tractors—The book of Job. Library Hours—Demosthenian So'y. Tuesdays—s o’clock, P. M. Fridays—s o’clock, PM. novl2 lm J. E. Bivins, Lib. C W. Motes’ PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Athens, Georgia. PHOTOGRAPHS from life, or capied from old pictures, from the smallest miniature to life size, and Finish! in the Highest Style of the Art. of Classes taken in or out-doors. Pictures of all kinds framed to order. Nov 12, 1570.—12m0. New Goods! New Goods! CHARLES STERN HAS just arrived from New York, with a new and elegant stock of MIST Ml &6685, CLOTHING , Gents' Furnishing Goods , Hats, &c , Which he will sell cheap for CASH. Please give him a call. Athens, Ga., Oct 29, 1870. Come one, come all. Come short and tall , Come young and old, Where bargains are sold! THE MOST EXTENSIVE STOCK OF Ready-Made Clothing Ever brought to this market, is found at present at COHW Mils STOBI. IN OUR Merchant Tailoring Department, Conducted by Mr. TRESNON, we display one of the finest and best assorted stocks of CLOTHS, COATINGS, FANCY and PLAIN CASSIMERES, &o. at the same time being enabled to make them up at LOW PRICES, and on the shortest no tice. Special attention is called to our SCOTCH CAP, unsurpassed for ease and com fort. Please call at COHENS' PARIS STORE. October 29 LBUS & DURING, DEALERS IN French Cloths and Cassimeres, Gc?its' Furnishing Goods, &c. Sept 17, 1870. 7