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’ ATLANTA.
• Sunday Morning, August 27, 1865,
A. BAPTIST COLL KOK.
XVhil* we perceive such a spirit of energy
. and resuscitation among tbe citizens of our
Bute, engaged in the more secular business
of life, we are happy to see the same spirit
manifested among our religious dencmina
lions. We learn from the press, that the
Baptsits of Georgia are moving in the mat
ter of establishing a Female College in this
• City. Atlanta is eminently suited for the
location of such an Institution. A* a high
altitude, the City enjoys a climate unsurpasss
ed by that of any prominent town in tbe
South , and its water is almost equal in pu
rity and Coolness, to the gushing waters of a
mountata Village. Atlanta has also, one of
the finest mineral springs, which has been
■fully tested and proven. Its central locality
with many other advantages so manifest,
that we need not allude to them, render it a
most desirable point for such an institution.
We believe that some idea is entertained of
removing Mercer University to Atlanta ; but
thia need not, and ought not to interfere with
tbe'sther enterprise. )
It is also stated that Rev. Dr. Brantly will
probably be tendered the Presidency of the
Female College. No better selection, in our
judgment, could be made. For many years
a Professor in the University of Georgia ; ex-,
perienced Also in te&ching the female mind ;
an accomplished gentleman, scholar and di
vine ; be is eminently suited for such a po
sition.
We congratulate the members of this large
denomination upon tbe prospect of founding
such an institution, and our citizens upon the
advantages to be derived from sncb an one,
as our city is sadly iu need of a Female Col
lege-
In this connection, we will express our ar
dent hope, that the period is not far distant,
when each of our religious denominations
will have a Female College in Atlanta.
Notwithstanding all the abuse heaped upon
this world of ours, it is a beautiful world.—
It is still an Eden. Tbe deformity and want
of beauty is within, not without—it lies in
our hearts. As these hearts of ours grow
pure, earth looks more beautiful, and we dis
cover beauties and excellences that we never
dreamed of before with this purifying'of the
heart, and this discovering of new beatity,
comes an increase of happiness. He who is
pure, has an Eden aboit him corresponding
to- his degree of purity, and tfrus in this life,
beyond the shadow of doubt, “virtue has its
own reward.”
Rrligion.—Reilgion is a temple, whore co
lossal pillows are “Faith, Hope, and Chari
ty a temple, whose foundation is the love
of God—whose superstructure, the Atonement
of Christ-whose corner-stones are ” Peace on
earth, good will to all men,” and “ Death,
where is thy sting ; Grave, where is thy vic
tory," and whose cloud-piercing spire is
Ressurrection to immortal life.
PxsToaxt. Lwftbb.—We publish to-day the
Pastoral letter of the bishops of the M. E.
Church South: The letter has been in our
possession some'days, but we prefered to de
fer its publication until this, Sabbath morn
ing’s ilsue of our sheet. We hope the let
ter will receive a careful perusal.
A
From the Epringfteid (Mass.) republican. •
A SKKSIBLK VIEW
Let the amnestied Rebels vote and you will
see them voting the Democratic ticket,” is a
frequent exclamation, audit seems to be put
forward as conclusive against the reorganize
tion of Southern State Governments. We
think the amnestied' Rebels would do a wiser
and better thing for themselves and the coun
try by Voting “our tiket,” of course, and if
they are treated with any good degree of fair
ness we have no doubt that there will be a
respectable Republican parly in the South ;
but if voting the Republican ticket is to be
made a test of ioyelty in the South, why not
I." the North ? If it is treason to be a Demo
crat in South Carolina, it is quite as much so
in Massachusetts; but we do not hear that
anybody proposes to get rid of an opposition
party in the free States by applying such a
test.
We may as well understand that in the new
era opening upon us, petty tricks of partisan
ship will be of sma l account. The people
have been educated into an appreciation of
tbe great principles of government- They
look now for a broad and catholic statesman
BLip in dealing with tbe great problems to be
solved, and. will give no Countenance to little
■tricks and subterfuges. Tbe continued suc
cess and predominance of tbe Republican
party are to be secured by no shallow politi
cal tricks, but by its ability to command the
situation. It has how the opportunity to be
come a national party. Unless it -is wse
• nougb and strong enough to do this it can
not continue to rule tbe country. Now is its
hour of trial. If it falls into the hands of
narrow and mean men it goes down at once
and forever.
——■*.♦.
Thr Episcopal Church, North and South
—The New York Church Journal says it
speaks by authority in announcing that tbe
course to be pursued in the approaching Gen
eral Convention of the Episcopal Church will
be to call the full roll of the dioceses, and “if
any or all of the Southern bishops or dioceses
choose to be present, they will only need to
hand in their names, and take their seats, as
of old time, without doubt, question or con
dition of any sort whatever."
Tbe Boston Journal thinks if the views of
Bishop Wilmer, of the diocese of Alabama,
prevail, no Southern delegates will present
themselves for admission, even on these easy
terms. In a rescript of June 20th, to the
clergy and laity of bis diocese, he tells them
• hat "the lapse of the Confederate Govern
ment does not necessarily involve tbe disor
ganization of tbe General Council of the
Church witbin the limit, of that Govern
ment.” ’1 wo church Organizations may exis’t
under one government, as in the case in Great
Britain, where tbe Church in England and
t e Church in Scotland exist as distinct or
ganizations under one civil government.—
Therefore no charge of schism can justly lie
against the Cbu ch in tbe Southern States,
in case she should see fiit to perpetuate her
self through a separate organization. Wheth
er she shall do so remains to be decided by
ecclesiastical authority.
■ A physician, learned, skilled, but poo r >
once asked a quack who lived in purple an'l
fine linen, how lie succeeded so well. “LotA
out of the window,” said the quack. I 1
w b done, “ There have a dozen men pam-
• d,” said ho; “how many are capable ol
close reasoning ?" “Possibly one” “Very
v.rll, you tnny got that one, I am sure of the
other eleven ”
For tliA Era.
NADAR AND ABIHU.-LEV. X. CHAP
Nadab aud Abihu were sons of Israel’s High
Priest, and nephews of Israel's great leader.
• They were priests themselves. Ou their
head- the consecrating oil had been poured.
They were tbe ordained assistants of tbe Hieh
Priest their father. They bad aided at the
inauguration of the Hebrew ritual. They
were, indeed, no inconsiderable personages.
They were next iu official dignity to Moses
and Aarou. A bright destiny was before
them. The people honor-d and reverenced
tbemt They had been iu tbe hallowed
mount of God their father, and seen the glo
rious vision of God on Sinai. They were to
day the accepted priests of God’s people.—
The next morning they were in the bands of
death, and tbe accursed of God. All their
bright hopes had been quenched in one sad
moment. They were tbe disgraced victims of
Divine indignation : for sa s the record, “Na
dab and Abihu, tbe sous of Aaron, took eith
er of them bis censer, and put fire therein,
and offered strange lire before the Lord,
which he commanded not, and there went
out tire from the Lord and devoured them,
and they died before the Lord.”
It was a startling event —one from which
generation after generation in all succeeding
ages, should take warning and learn wisdom.
They died an awtul death. It came like tbe
lightning’s flash. In one moment—in the
twinkling ot an eye, they were plunged into
fathomless eternity ; and that right in the
midst of their sin. With their censers in t eir
bands, enveloped in a cloud of iucense, stand
ing by the altar of God, a bolt of flame dart
ed over the mercy seat, and laid them instan
taneously dead. Let men beware how they
rush on Jehovah’s buckler. Our God is a
jealous God ; and though he long forbears
and is merciful, yet mercy knows its ap
pointed bounds and turns to vengeance there.
Let us inquire . What was the nature of
tbe offence which called for such fearful vis
itation, on these unhappy men ?
We are not explicitly informed as to tbe
prime cause of this criminal act Tbe o'Vering
of strange fire was the body of tbe offence, but
not tbe root. Why did they do it ? Why did
they intrude themselves unbidden into this
sacred place? There was manifest madness
and reckless daring in tbe act. It was wick
ed presumption to go of tbeir own accord to
offer incense st all. They assumed an office
that belonged to the High priest alone.—
Though they usurped his rights, they could
not perform bis work. Tbe people could on
ly receive reconciliation through Aaron’s ser
vices. This was the law.
Why then did they do it? In the ninth
verse of this same chapter, we find a special
statute, which seems to bave been enacted on
account of this lamentable occurrence. It
stands in such juxta position with it, as to
furnish, at least, an inference, that Nadab
and Abibtt bad indulged too freely in stim
ulating drink. This is tbe statute : “ And tbe
Lord spake unto Aaron saying : Do not drink
wine, nor strong d ink, thou nor thy sons
with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of
the congregation—lest ye die: it shall be a
statute forever through all your generations.”
We cannot say positively that this was the
fact, but it seems to us to look very strongly
in that direction. If it were not so, why was
this law delivered at this particular juncture ?
Why does it stand he,e as a single isolated
command ?
Well then, if this inference is correct, we
have be e another, among ten thousand in
stances, of tbe terrible effects of too free in
dulgence in the use of intoxicating liquors. It
seems to us just such a deed as drunken men
would be guilty of.
Tbe history of strong drink, isjbe history of
ruin, tears, and blood. No greater cause ever
scourged the earth. Among the bitter fruits
of human depravity, this is one of the b Mer
est, among the demons of human woe, this is
one of tbe greatest and most malignant Talk
we of earthquakes, storms, floods, conflagra
tions, famines, pestilences, despotism, wars—
intemperance is worse of them :
yea, we have almost said, than all of them
together. It has poured a torrent into tbe
streams of this worldly history, more column
ous and terrific, than has flowed from any
other source. It is the Amazon and ti e Mis
sissippi among the rivers of human wretch
edness. It is the Alexander aud Napoleon
among the wariiors, upon the peace and good
of man. What is it like? It is like the pale
horse of the Apocalypse, whose rider is Death,
and at whose beels, with a scourge of scor
pions, follow Hell and destruction. It is a
curse that is limited to no age, no continent,
no nation, no party, no sex, no period of life.
It takes captive the poor man at bis
toil, the rich man at his desk, tbe statesman in
the balls of legislation, and tbe drnym .n in the
streets —the young men at the festive board,
the old man in bis repose, tbe priest at the
altar, and tbe layman in tbe pew, and plunges
them together into the fiery lake of unmiti
gated woe.
It lives and reigns at all times. In times of
peace, in times of war, in times of prosperi
ty, and in time’ oi adversity. It exists under
all governments —in monarchies, in republics,
in savage nations and civilized communities.
What h- s it not done? It has destroys
ed in all ages the fairest flowers of virtue,
and the richest fruitage of wisdom. It brought
the original cursd-of-servitude on the de
scendants of Ham It has eaten up tbe
strength of empires, and wasted tbe energy
of States, and blotted out the names of lami-,
lies, and crowded hell with teuents. What
has it done? It has drained tears enough
from human eyes to make a sea. It has exs
pended treasure en ugh to exhaust tbe golden
mines of California mid Australasia. It bus
shed bio d enough to crimson the ocean. It
has wrung wails enough from human heatts
to form the chorus of bell. It has filled jails,
penitentiaries, and almshouses. It bus
brought earth In nearest neighborhood to
Tophet; aud has blighted, and crushed, aud
buried thousands in one common grave of
squalled wretchedness. What has it done?
Time would fail to ,tell. Eternity, can alone
unfold the fearful history of intemperance.
If our inference is legitimate. Nadab and
Abihu were guilty of this vice. This was the
root of their offending.
'■ If alcoholic stimulus only clouded the
mind and stupified the natural senses, it
would be bail enough. But it does more : It
.clouds the. moral nature, and kindles all the
bad passion into redoubled activity It ex
pels every disposition to good, and quickens
to every lam t evil. If these men had not
1 bifhii first “ set on fire of hell,” they would
doubtless never have been driven to such
stretch of impiety, as cost them the loss cf
their lives. But strong.drink let tbe demon
in, and they rushed head long to ruin. When
wine is in, wit is out.
Let all learn from the fate of these fiien,
that it behooves us even to approach the di
vine presence with solomn reflections, and
careful self-examination —with hearts ouched
with a live coal from the holy altar, lest we
offer strange fire. Alas I we come too often
with hearts full of tbe world—with confi
dence in our own sufficiency, wo rush unbid
den into the presence of Jehovah, taking the
sacred name on a thoughtless tongue. Such
service is will-worship— the sin of Nadab and
Abihu. J. 8 W.
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pastoral address of the south
ern METHODIST BISHOPS.
To the Preachers and Members of the Methodist
■ Episcopal Church South ;
Bblovbd Brethren: Through the Provi
dence of God, we have been permitted to
hold our annual meeting. Having reviewed
the condition of tbe Church, in the light of
the best information we have been able to ob
tain from its various fields, and arranged the
plan, herewith sent forth, of Episcopal visi
tation of the Annual Conferences at their
approaching sessions, we do not feel that our
responsibilities, as your chief Pastors, would
be discharged without giving you our views
as to the bearing of passing events upon the
Church, and our advice as to the duties grow
ing out of the peculiar times in which our
lots have been cast.
The close of the war reveals much destitu
tion aud material suffering within those
States where the larger portion of our mems
bership is situated. Let us hope that re
turning peace will bring ot|jer and coveted
blessings in its train —civil and social order,
quiet and remunerative industry and plenty
to our land ; and ihat our Churches having
rest may be edified, and in walking in tbe
fear of the lord and in ibe comfort of the Ho
ly Ghost may be multiplied. To these ends
you need not be reminded that it is not less
your duty as Christians, than as loyal citi
zens, to contribute by all the means within
your power. The cultivation of the graces of
the Spirit will directly and mightily help for
ward the best interest of the country, now
sore and broken and prostrate in its resour
es. Especially would we counsel mutual for
bearance and conciliation in those sections
where brethren bave differed on the great
issue, which has finally been decided by arms
and conscientiously held opposing opinions
and courses, throughout the contest. Let all
bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor
and evil speakings be put away from yon
with all malice. Be kind one to another,
and let Pastors and people set themselves, in
the temper ot our Master, to healing tbe di
visions .nd heart burnings and alienations
that may unhappily bave arisen during the
calamitous years through which we have
just passed. The end of the war ought to be
the end of all strife ; for it would be unreas
onable and reproachful in us as chrisjians to
perpetual* a conflict which, in our relations
as citizens of one common country, has been
settled. Seek peace and pursue it. Build
again the waste places ot Zion. And forget
not to pray for all that are in authority, that
we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all
godliness and honesty ; for this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.
T he condition of those Conferences and por
tions of our territory which have teen the
principal theatre of armies and bat’les will
render the support of tbe ministry, for the
present at least, difficult. They are threaten
ed with that great calamity, “not a famine of
bread nor thirst for water, but of hearing the
words of the Lord.” Never were the coun
sels and consolations of our holy religion and
tbe ordinances of God’s house, more needed by
you and your families and your neighbors.—
We beseech you. brethren, let no labor or sa-,
crifice hiffeeryou from preaching and bearing
tbe Gospel. To accomplish this result, your
self denials must be mutual and cheerful.—
The work of saving tbe souls of dying men,
ard of extending the Redeemer’s Kingdom,
must go forward. Our youth must be instruct
ed, Sabbaths hallowed and our sanctuaries
kept open. When and wherever necessary,
we commend to tbe preachers the example of
the Apostle of the Gentiles in ministering to
the Corinthians, “ working with his own
hands.” And to the members, tbe example of
the Churches of Macedonia whose “deep pov
erty,” in a great trial of affliction, “abound
ed unto the riches of the liberality.” Have
the days of a heroic and suffering ministry
passed away ? We trust not, but hope to see
it illustrated in the opportunities tbe present
distress affords. We cannot draw in our lines.
We cannot abandon any field. But rather, in
the spirit of our fa 1 hers, at once conservative
and aggressive, while maintainig positions al
ready taken, we must extend our labors to
regions beyond.
In the change from slaves to freedmen
which has providentially befallen the negroes
of the Southern States, our obligations to
promote their spiritual welfare have not ceas
ed. We are still debtor to them free, as be
fore to them bond. Under tbe divine bless
ing, our Church has done a great work for
this people. Tbeir moral training, and gen
erally diffused knowledge of tbe cardinal
truths of Christianity, and their ecclesiastical
discipline have justly won tbe admiration of
many who bave lately come into contact and
aeqaintance with them. It has .accomplished
more ; it has materially contributed to tbeir
subordination and inoffensive behavior thro’-
the late defenceless and excited times, when
prophecies were confident and opportunities
frequent for domestic insurrection. And their
safe though sudden passage from a state of
bondage to liberty, a transition accompanied
by no violence or tumult on their part, is large
ly due to the same cause. Though often
reviled while prosecuting tbe evangelization
of the colored people by those who claimed to
be their better friends, Southern Methodists
have persevered in it not without blessed re
sults. We might bave done more, but we
should be thaaxful to the grace of God, that
we have not done less. Our labor has not
been in vain in the Lord. Multitudes bave
been saved, who will be our crown of glory
in “that day.” And, that tbe good effects of
our religious teaching bestowed upon them in
bondage will follow the race into tbeir new
condition and help to prepare them for it, is
matter of pleasing reflection to us. Our num
erous membership among them of over two
hundred and forty thousand, exclusive of tbe
congregations and catechumens who received
instructions from our pastors and missions*
ies, has been much reduced by recent changes
and casualties. If it should be still further
reduced, we need not be surprised Defec
tions, doubtless, will take ptace from their
ranks to ecclesius ical organizations offaring
greater social inducements for their adhesion.
If they elect to leave us, let them go, with tbe
assurance that as heretofore we have been,
no will we continue to be, their friends, and
In every suitable way aid their moral develop
tnont and religious welfare. We must still
keep up a place and a service for those who
remain with us and for others who, after a
brief experiment elsewhere may wish to re
turn. While no fa tious opposition, on tbe
one hand, should be offered to the exercise of
their fullest, liberty in choosing their ecclesi
astical associations ; on the other no desire of
Being rid of a responsibility should incline
vou to treat tbeir action, in so grave a matter,
ivitli indifference or to let them take their way
ignorance of all the issues involved. Give
them exact information and patient explana
tion Act faithfully and kindly in all things
towards them, and ns becomes those who tru
ly care for their souls.
Reconstruction or re union with the Meth
, diet Episcopal Church, North, has within
Iho last few months been brought before the
public by tbe denominational papers and by
lheir pre ichers and members in published
addresses and resolutions. Their Bishop and
Missi nary Secrelart-s held a meeting in
jluuc, the proceeding’,"! which, embracing
this subject, have been published by order.—
Under these circumstances some allusion to it
may be proper from us.
You are aware that at our first General
Conference a delegate was appointed to visit
tbe Gem ral Conference of tbe Northern Meths
odists and present to that body our Chsistian
salutations, with the offer to establish Crater
nal rel it • s and a c oser inter o irse be w, en
us as members of the same spiritual family.
He was in all respects a most proper and un
exceptional minister, and performed the part
assigned him in a most propet aud unexcep
tionable manner. He presented his creden
tials to that body and asked and awaited tbeir
decision. They granted him no bearing in
their presence. They declined to receive him
in bis official character. They rejected his
offer. He closed his ineffectual mission by
informing them, in a communication which
he assured them was final, that as they had
rejected our offer, we could no more renew
it. We held ourselves acqui ted/>f any breach
of Christian unity that might appear. But if,
at any time, they should formally and official
ly make the same offer to us, the door would
be open lor its consideration. This was iu
1848. They have since made no such offer.
There tbe matter rests, and we might well be
excused from any further reference to it.
We feel bound to say to you, however, that
since then the position of Northern Metho
dists toward us has been somewhat changed.
Having agreed with us on a Plan of
Separation into two independent ecclesiasti
cal jurisdictions and for an equitable division
of tbe Church property, they afterwards
sought 11 repudiate their covenant and evade
payment; and were only brought to settle
ment at the end of the law. This Plan,
though granted by themselves, who were in A
majority, and subsequently confirmed by tbe
Supreme Court of the United States as tbe
basis of our legal and constitutional rights,
has been, whenever convenient, ignored by
them.
They have endeavored by misrepresenta
tions to fix on us the iuvidous character of
secessionists and schismatics without author
ity or cause from the parent body; whereas
we are, in all respects, co equal and co eval
with themselves
The abolition, for military and political
considerations, of thr institution of domestic
slavery in the United States does not affect
the question ; that was prominent in our sep
aration in 1844. Nor is this the only differ
ence or the priscipal one between us and
them. While testifying with pleasure to the
nobler conduct aud “sentiments of many
bretliern among them, we must express, with
regie 1 , our apprehension that a large propors
tion, if not a majority of Northern Methodists
have become incurably radical. They teach
for doctrine the commandments of men.—
They preach another gospel. They have in
corporated social dogmas aud political tests
into their church creeds. They bave gone on
to impose conditions upon desciplesbip that
Christ did not impose. Their pulpits are
perverted to agitations and questions not
healthful to personal piety; but pr motive of
political and ecclesiastical discord, rather
than of those ends for which the church of
the Loid Jesus Christ was instituted. With
out such a change as we see no immediate
prospect of, in tbeir tone and temper and
practice, we can anticipate no good result,
horn even entertaining the subject of re-un-'
ion with them. Fidelity to what seems our
providential mission requires that we preserve
our distinct ecclesiastical organization, 1 all
its vigor and integrity, free fr tn entangling
alliances with those whose notions of philan
thropy and politics and .-.oiial economy are
liable to give an ever varying complexion to
their theology. Let us abide in our lot, and
be true to our calling, doing what we can to
spread scriptural bolines- through these
lands and to oppose tile tide of fanaticism
which threatens tbeir overthrow.
We, therefore, more earnestly would exhort |
you, bretliern, to stand firmly on our platform
of do trine and discipline Know your high ;
calling Preach Christ and him crucified.—
Do not preach polities. You nave no com
mission to preach politics. Tbe divinity of
tbe church is never more strikingly displayed
than when it bolds on its even, straightfor
ward way in tbe midst of worldly commo
tions Be not turned aside from your path
by local, specious, tetupuriMjr influences. And
in ail .your teaching, and administration of
discipline, keep in view that rule, of our faith
which declares that—“ The Holy Scriptures
contain all things neecssaay to salvation ; so
that whatever is not read therein, r.or may
be proved thereby, is not required of any
man.”
The conduct of certain Northern Methodist
bishops and preachers, in taking advantage ot
the contusion incident to a state of war to in.
trude themselves into several of our houses ot
worship, and their continuing to bold these
places against the wishes end protests of the
congregations and rightful owners, causes us
sorrow and pain, not only as working an injury
to us, but as presenting to the world a specta
cle illy calculated to mike an mpre-sioii favor
able to Christianity. They are not only using,
to our deprivation and exclusion, churches and
parsonages which we have builded, but bave
proceed d io set up a ciaim to them, as tbeir
properly. By what shadow of right, legal or
moral, we ace at a 10-s io conceive. We ad
vise our brethren who stiff r these evils, to err
them patiently, to cleave closely t gen e , and
not indulge in any vindictive measures or
tempers. A plain siatem-nt of the case -nd
an appeal to tbe j istiee ol those in anihority,
cannot fail to detect such scandalous designs
and secure us the lull restoraiiou of ail our
rights.
While some talk of re-nnicn of the two
Churches, we forewarn you ol a systemat'O at
tempt, already inaugurated and of which the
foregoing is only an ins- ano-*, to disturb and if
possible disintegrate and eti -ri absorb our m-m
bership individually. In me meeting of their
Bishops and Missionary Secretaries, alluded io,
it was resolved to send preachers and plant
societies in our midst wherever there is an
opening Their pol'cy is evidently our- divis
ion. nestrubtion and ecclesiastical devastation.
Against Ml ibis, be on your guard. Internal
di.-sentious will do us much more harm than
such outward autngi na-m Br true to your
principles and under the divine favor they will
triumph. In Ihie connection you will be
pleased to bear that our , eop e are steanfast.
The border C inferences, uni.-. special trials,
presems a noble example of s eadtastnes
Not lest as loyal ti'tiz nt than as Gnristian
men do we deplore the Irfci.iun, the irritation
aud the waste of power that must maik such
unprovoked conflict ; the passions ’hat will he
aroused and the infl ienc>» that will be gtner
a ed, more or less, not. only in the members’! p
ot both communions, but in those who sym
patb ze with them. Reach l ’ g md affecting as
it w 11, directy or indmep lj,so large a popu
laiiou. and stirying tbe poi n'ar feelings so
deeply, as religious fends ever do, lhe effect
ttnust be seriously to retard that settlement and
agreement of an esirat g-d and heated public
emper already begu i, an 1 iht c ximm n it.on
of which is dt vou'ly to be d sired by eveiy
patriotic mind. For any such un oward re
sults we shall not be tespen- hie.
Your General Conference. Providence per
mitting, will convene in New O-leans. < n Wed
nesday after the first Sunday in April next. —
To it will belong all such di.-ciplinary changes
and leg siation as a wise regard to toe wants
of the Cnuir.h and tie nni ■- dem md.
W« cannot c.o-e < iii adores-witm ut an ur
gent and explicit rt commendation to you, to ad
just yourselves as citiz-'iis ot the United States
promptly, cheerfully, aud in good faith to all
yoar dunes and responsibilities. Whatever
may have been the opinions, posiiions or pre
judices oi any of you c. ncerning the social and
political changes that have occurred in tbe
Government, we deem this course to be called
for on your part, both by a sound judgment
and an enlightened conscience.
Finally, brethren, we exhort, you, above all
things, to cultivate pers >nal holiness. Keep I p
your family altars. Forsake not the assem
blage of yourselves lig-ther for He regular
and public worship ot God. And may He
give you the spirit of love and ot a sound mind
uud guide you iu al. things to his glory.
J. O. ANDREW,
R. PAINE.
G. F. PIERCE
Columbus, G*.,Augn t 17, 1866.
New Jkdvortisements.
J. W WILSON. I H W BUTTORFE , T. J. WILSON.
I.W.WILSOLWI).
No. 17 College Street,
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Mannfacturcrsof
TIN IND COPPER WIDE,
Wrought Iron Cooking Stoves,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Cooking and Heating Stoves,
House Furnishing Goods,
Coal Oil Lamps, and
Coal Oil,
Tin Plate,
Sheet Iron,
Wire and
Tinners’ Findings,
And Tinware of every Description.
Aug 27—3 m
GREAT BARGAINS IN
REAL ESTATE,
I HAVE on hand, and for sale, the following Real Es
tate :
1. One City Let, near the Gas Works, 75 feet in front,
and 200 feet deep.
2. One Lot below the Arsenal, on the Georgia Railroad,
100 feet in fr nt nt 60 feet deep.
3. One Lot, adjoining Co'. Cowart’s, on Decatur street,
in a fine business position.
4. Tbe Seminary Lot, at tbe junction of Peachtree and
Line streets, near Wesley Chapel.
5 One five acre Lot, one and a half miles from the
centre of city, beaut fully situated.
6. Three hal acre lots, on Fair street, in the city.
7. Two half acre Lots, lying between Washington and
Crew rtreets.
8. Twenty-five acres within one mile of the business
portion of the city A very dedrab'e location for subui*
ban residences, i will sell it as it stands, or lay it out
in lots to suit purchns rs. This is destin* dto be one of
tbe finest locations for dwellings iu the country. The
water, an important consideration, cannot be surpassed
in th- South.
9. One hundred and sixty acres, on Peachtree creek,
70 acres cleared, 30 acres bottom land, with one building
on the premises, and situated four miles from the Gate
City Fou dry. Car and Machine Works. The timber is
worth all I ask for the land.
10. One hundred and twelve and a half acres superrr
bott >ni laud, eight miles nor hos Stone Mountain. The
timber is very fine and untouched
11. Also. 80 acres near High Bridge, quarter cf a mile
from tbe Western and Atlantic Railroad, on the Lhitta
b ochee nver. Frame house, good well of water, and
finely timbered.
12 1.950 acres eight miles west of Newnan. The beet
water power in the Stat -. Saw Mill and Gin House
standing, with a good Frame House on the pre mis* 8.
13. Two forty acre Lots five miles south of Marietta,
on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and within three
hundred yards of Rough’s station. Upon each tract
there is about twenty acres of good timber, a variety of
fruit trees, good water near each dwelling, and running
watar through be th 1 ts.
Parties having houses to rent, or land for sale, will
consult their interest by putting the s ime into the hands
o the undersigned. Those who wish to purchase land
will do well to call -n me before going elsewhere. I have
much land for sale not advertised-
Special attention paid to the collection of debts.
H. Marshall,
aug 27—ts Real Estate Agent.
Real Estate & Collection Office.
11. MARSHALL,
Real Estate Agent
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
(OFFICE IN GODFREY A OATMAN’S AUCTION HOUSE,
PEACHTREE STREET),
Will give prompt attention to the sale or leading
of property in the city or country, and tbe collection of
claims. aug 27—ts
AUGUST 27th, 1865-
T. L7SCOTT & co.,
WEST POINT, GEORGIA,
Grocers and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
HAVE on hand 5,000 yards Heavy Indli Bugging,
5,000 pounds Machine Rope, and are receiving daily
Sugar, Coffee, Bacon,
Lard. Salt. Tobacco,
Factory Yams, Meal, Flour,
Mackerel, Cheese, Candles,
Candies, Oysters, Sardines,
Crackers, Soda, Pepper,
Spice, Ginger, Starch,
Copperas, Bluestone, Soaps,
TABLE AND POCKET CCTLERY,
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE,
Also, a largo and well selected stock of Mon’s, Boys
and Children’s Hats of the latest styles and best
quality, wh ch we will sell a Wh lesale
and retail at living prices.
47* Call soon. Quick sales and short profits.
T. L. Scott & Co.
aug 27—ts
FOR SALE.
ONE half acre Lot, adjoining Payne’s ( hapel, sad near
Gate ■ ity 'ar and Machine Works. Enquire of
II marshall,
aug 27—ts Real Estate Agent.
FOR SALE.
c
WITHIN five minute-walk of the Railroad depot,
a Cottage House with four rooms aud basanient
kitchen. H. MARSHALL,
aug 27—ts R al Estate Ageut.
AN indefinite number of slegast Young Ladies, finely
accomplished, are nxn us to marry. Particulars
can be had at a Kcal Estate Agency, on street
ang 27—ts
STOLEMIO~REWARD.
J.IROM our store a fl-e new Pic-Nic Bask* t elegantly
u niHhod. The above reward will be given for 118
rviuru und the apprehension of th** thief.
SAL. MO NS SIMMON’S.
aug27-3*.
Win. L. WEILER, P. RI’CKNBR.
WELLER & BUCKNER,
DEALERS IN
Pure Copper Distilled Bourbon
WHISKEY.
Old Main St., Opposite Louisville Hotel,
LOUISVILLE, KV.
sug2T-3m.
WHORLEY,
IMPORTORS Mid IcalerH in Snuff, Pipe*, Foreign and
Dimes.ic CIGARS and TOBACCO. Oldest Tobacco
Hotwe in the city* N<>. 32 Market fit , Nasbv lie, Tenn-.
aug27 3m.
1J ACON X
OA/Vlj lor sale hy
“an It SAB3EEN, RHIIAKER*;
NEW DRUG STORE.
J.II.JIIIIIMILUII.
(Formerly T. P, Fleming & Co).,
NEXT DOOR TO ROARK’S CORNER,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Are iu receipt of a well selected stock of
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
PAINTS,
OILS,
DYE STUFFS,
AND VARNISHES,
Which they offer at Wholesale and Retail low for cash. •
MR. J. R. BARRICK,
A practical and experienced Druggist will supervise the
businees and give special attention to the filling of Pre
scriptions.
They have pure White Lead, Paints ground in oil, Win
dow Glass, I’utiy, Coppei as, Brimsttne, Blue Stone,
Matches, pure Wines and Brandies Lr Medical
purposes, Bord Snuff, »igars, Log and Red
Wood, Pa’Bt, Varnish, Whitewash, Shoe,
Horse, Tooth and Hair Brushes,
Fancy Soaps. Perfumery, Rosi i,
Opium, Al'spice, Spanish
Brown, Venetian Red,
Ac., Ac., Ac.
They are also in receipt of Crushed Sugar, Tea, Coffee’
B ack Feppe ', Indigo, Madder. Candles, So p, Starch and
many other artless in the Drug and Grocery line.
aug 27—ts
R. MONTGOMBRY. J R. I CRAWFORD.
MONTGOMERY & CO.,
Manufacturers of lu , Mou'ded, plain, Flint and
Fancy Colored Lamps, and Wholesa’e and Retail
Dealers iu Burning and Lubricating Oi's. Chanda'iers and
Lamp Fixtures of all kinds. Agents for the saleof Mays
ville toa! Oil, Paraffine Wax and handles,
408 Mam street, between Foarth and Buditt,
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
aug 27—311*
J. 8. IJTHGROW, I J. I- BMYSKR,
C. O. SMITH, I VINCENT COX.
J. S. LITHGOW & CO.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
Stoves, Castings, Hollow Ware }
MANTELS <& GRATES,
Tinplate, Sheet Iron, Copper and
Tanners’ Findings
N. W. Corner Main and Third Streets,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
aag27 3m.
EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE,
Nashville, Tennessee,
J. R WIMBOUHN <fc COe,
aug27-lm. Proprlelore.
B. S. WELLER & SON,
50 Broad Street; Nashville. Tenn.,
DRALZRB IN
FIELD & GARDEN SEEDS,
Threshers, Reapers & Mowers.
. ALSO,
I.ai-Ke lot of Stills, Stoves and Su«ar
Mills always on hand.
aug27 3m.
SNODDY, PARRISHF& C0 M
WHOLSALE UEAIaKRS
BOOTS Cfc SHOES
225 MAIN STREET, (OPPOSITE LOUIS-VILLE HOTEL,)
LOUISVILLE, KY
ang27-lm.
■LUMBER“AND~BRiCiG
WE propose to deliver at the rate of 6000 feet I.umber
per d<iy m Atlanta, or at the Mills. Call on Jis on
Walton st. near Ist Baptist Church. Also on next Satur
day will have 20,000 Brick very good tor sale. Cali and
give us a trial. N. K- iOWLEK & CO.
aug27 St. Atiarta.
I>. P. FECK, 1
Insurance -Argent
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Nashville, Tennessee,
WILL give special attention to the purchasing and
snipping of all kinds of merchandise on ordeis
frun: abroad.
O* Refers to the old citizens generally of Nashville,
aug 26—Im
I«cGOVERN,ARNOLD&Cj7
40 NORTH MARKET STREET,
(NTGA.R THE SQUA.RK.)
NASHVILLE, - - - TENNESSEE.
Wholesale and Retail
DE ILEUS IN
LEATHER AND SHOE FINDINGS,
HIDES, OIL, AND CURRIERS’ TOOLS
jlug. 26 3m.
s7bT SPURLOCK ~&Tco.,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
MERCHANTS,
DEALERS IN
GROCERIES & DRY GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
NO. 33 BROAD STREET,
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
aug2fl 3m.
QEO. "A.~ DICKEL,"
IMPORTER OF
Wines, Liquors & Cigars,
Distiller and Rectifier,
AND DKALGR IX
Bourbon, Rye dt Robinson Co. Wlilakit s,
No. 12 SOUTH MARKET STREET,
NASHVILLE, - - TENNESSEE.
aug.6-3m.
LOST OR STOLEN.
IjIROM a dray, on the 23rd in t., iu the evening, be-
I tween the cars ami Bellvue Ho'-el, a
CARPET BAC,
with two locks, containing clothes iu.d papers. A sulfa
blc icward will be pud for the raturn of the Big < r con
tents to this office—or information leading to its recovery-
No questions will bo asked. uugi.6 ti.
To
WE have just received a choice lot of B’oached Shirt
ing, Prints, Id. en Handkerchiefs,Neckties,Pocket
KniVßs &c., &c., which we are ordered to close out at 15
per cent on first cost. Apply early.
LANGbTON, CRANK A HAMMO K,
Aug. 26 ts. Commission Merchants.
U.S. FRBNCH. GEO. H. HKID. WK. CHADBOURN.
FRENCH & CO.,
Cotton Factois, 1 or warding ’nd Commission
Mereluints, Wholesale Groeeis. die.,
CLARK STREET, NASHVILLE, TENN.
solicited and liberal advances made
j when <t« aired. Orders fbr Groceries, Salt, Ragging
and Ropo promptly executed. A’'g 20-If
VALUABLE MA HIBERY
FOR SALE.
1 double headed Screw L -the, 15 feet shears, class No 1
1 Screw
1 Screw Lithe, 9 fe* t him ins, cl N” 3
1 Chain L‘tho. 6 feet the r*, ci s* N • 4
1 Chain LnUx*, l<> foot sncirs. <lush Ng 6,
2 Hand Wood S iea»s, clas-i No I
1 Hind Wood Shea 'S, c.m*m No 2
6 Hand Wood Shears, c ‘<f*n N" 3
1 Hand Iron Shears,, 4ft shaics. cl u»h N«» I
2 Hand Ir *r Shears’ 4 io<«i sb’ars cl txa No 2
2 Hand Iron Shears, 4 e t sbonrs, emsa No 3
1 Drill Press, cl. si No I
1 D' 111 Press, close No 2
1 Gear Cutter,
1 Milling Machine, class No 1
1 Milling M chine, class No 2
1 Boring Machine,
74 feet Snafuing, complete,
Vices, Anvi s. Boncli T adi ami Grindstones,.will he sold
separately or together. A.mh «o
ZIMMKIIMAN & VKRDKKY
Aug 25—6 t Corner Broad amt Mu< idla sirt-els.
NOTICE
IS hereby given that no de'ts incurred, or contractu
entered into in tbe name of the firm < f Smyth «
Hartly, will be recognized or paid l»y me For full in
formation enquire of John M Clarke, Attorney at Law,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Aug 25-2 t WILLIAM D. SMYTH
Montgomery Advertiser wilt give twe InsertforH
of tbe above notice and forward I ill to this office.
Pay Your Taxes.
THE books for receiving ami co eciing Cly T«xe a*»
now open at the wt<»re of B. W A .ams & C . »
Peachtree street. Obme al < nee and p t y up, ard vo 1
the inconvenience of betn c.r. wded out at the last d >
Office hours from Btol2 A. M., an f- m2v»s P- M.
■pm Hoburt Vrnwf<»r<l,
-4ug 20 2m T.x K. mid 00. .
To 33-uiiiciers, ’
WHITE-Wj43H Brushes, 'rowels, w ;.d t gla s
received an t so" sale by
LaNU&TOn, crank & HAMMOf K
SYRUP AND MOIASSEST
1 E BBLb. Cme Syrup. 10 bbl. so e um M"l»w>e«, fir
JLtF sals by A IBOTI & mt iTHKus.
aug26-if. C’lmmlßtlon Mercliauta, Whitehall st.
NAILS AND C«.ASS.
“1 KEGS Wheeling NaUs, aaMirted,
J< O boxes Glass,
For sale by
aug 26—ts Salmon*, Simmons & Co.
FOB BEHT ~ ~
BY THE MONTH.
ANEW HOUSE on Fair street netß- the J-iil, with
one a-re oi land, rm mi and kitchen. Or, I
will sell the property if I cat) find a |iurm.Mßor
H. Marsha 11,
• Re d Eilaie zig Dt.
1 bave also one Cottage Hous J for rale on Luckientreo*,
near Walton Springs, four r« onn ami kitchen, good well
of water and new fence. Tins w ill be on th market
only a few days. I’. ftl'irbhalj,
Aug 25—ts R al E tiu-yi cut.
LIME, LIME. ’
barrels Lim • Just received and b»r sale < n furor
ej" able terms by A. K. Rtago,
-dug 25—3 t Commissi >n M r hw, A lm->,Gi
” GOLD ANITsTIVEK -
For sale by
A. K. Se.go,
-dug 25-21 Cominiar>wii Me. chant.
FOR SALE.
BACON. Hams. Shies, Shou deiß, B'lfging, Rone,
Twine, Corn, Meal, p ~s Finm , C ffie, Boda, Cop
peras, Iron, Steel. at the store of
A. K. Neitgo, f. >m in Uh ion Morph nt,
Obrner Wnitehall and M tcbell stre. t*, Atlanta, G».
Aug 25—4 t
t< )l;i<AH!<:.
AVERY desirable *Businoßß Lot on tue corner of
Broad and Walton str* eIR F»i p u tic tin'ft apply
to Zimmerman V rdcry,
Adg 25----51 C »ruvr Bi u.au upd M-irietta st eeta.
FOR SALE.
A BEAUTIFUL B dlding Silo of four scr- i. on n
commanding eminence, i-ne mile from Chr Slud.
wild fifty large shade trus on It. H you w.n tone of
the most desirable lots about Ail'*nta lor a fi.ie lv*uie
come and see this property, price $2500 oash.
W. F. IMRi'IS R'u.l Eitati* Aim nt.
Aug 26—ts Parker’” Building, Whiti hat. strt * L
A LOT, of forty acres, beautifully f ituatod, between
McD » eugh and Crew streets, und t‘ rer-qusrteia
ol u mile from Car Shed, can be bad low for tec »el» If
bought iu the next week. W. F. H J KRIS,
Real Estate Agent, u».»ker’.> Building,
Aug 26-ts Whitenall street,
npofASHr
QOO POUNDS POTASH, 500 pcund» Puttv 20 kila
OW Mackerel, 1 coil Well Rupe,
Just received and for sale by
Salmons, Simmons & Co.
For Sale.
AW- RY desirable Residence, cheap ft»r cash, iijft
City Hall. Inquire < f
- Aug24-tf BELL GASKILL.
dissoltjtionT -
THE Variety bueioMS coa<iucto4 in this city bv F.
Hiigau &C. W. Men; uuder the ft. m o’ F. Hwaii
& Cf., was by mu.ual cuuseui disso wd on iho loin met.
F? HA’.AN,
Atlanta, Aug 25—Ipt. c. W. PrOaN.
I
WE ba-e tl is dsy associut d with us, in the Grn*raf
Cumin if-s ion business F Higm, late of the fl m •».
F. Hagan & Co., of this city, formerly of Nashvile, Tenn*
The style of our firm In future wui be Salmons. Simmons
* a'°’ SALMONS A SIMnONS.
August 25 lOt.
Tiiisrwnr -
IDF SIRE to rent a small c< mforUblo Hr use, conve
nient to the busmess pari ol the div. Call on G. M.
Adair, Esq. N. A. McLENDON.
August 25 -St
GOOD Board, in rt prlvnte family, in a part of the city
convenient to business, chi. be. bad by appL mg to
M. MARSHALL, or GODFREY A OAT ts AN.
August 25.- ts.
~ WA-ISTTEDT”
I WANT to purebaFc a Lot suitable for a Residence
within half a mile of the Car shed.
Aug 24—ts W. F. HARRIS.
House Wanted.
SUITABLE for a small fami y, in n ce p .rt of the city,
fir which a lair rent will be paid. Apply io
Au< 24 -tt W. F. HARRIS
- FOR SALE.
10 000 POUNDS CIIOICK U ' CON StDKSby
9 ABBOTT & BROS.,
Uornui.s.-iun Mmubaute,
Whitehall Street. A lauta, Georgia,
aug 22—ts
CORN,“CORN.
500 BUSHELS PRIME CORN
JUST DECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
A. K. SEAGO,
Commission Merchant, Atlanta. Ga.
ang 22—St
Cotto i.
TWENTY BALES OF COTTON
FOB SALE BY
Al>l>ott «Sc IlroM.,
Aug 15—ts Whitehall street.
Bagging and Rope.
100 rolls Kentucky Bagging,
100 coils Rope, •
For sale by
Abbott & Brothers.
Aug 13—ts WlilUU.il Str«e