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Will not some good brethren sendme a supply of Tracts to soldiers of my regiment. (c a moso effectual way of coming up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. In Christ’s love, yours, Thos. B. Espy, Chaplain 31st Ala. Reg’t. CHILDRENS COLUMN. Forgiveness. Little Nelly Palmer was a sweet little girl of about five years of age, and every night she loved to kneel down by her mo ther’s side to pray. One of the prayers she was in the habit of saying was the • Lord’s Prayer.’ One night, after being undressed, she knelt down as usual, and began to say ‘ Our Father, who art in heaven,’ but when she got as far as ‘ forgive our debts as we forgive,’ she stopped short and burst into tears. “ What is the matter, my 'child?” said | the mother. “O,in a! I did not pray it all, and I j can’t pray it, Oh, l can’t pray it, and l j mugn’t pray it,” she added. ‘‘And why not, Nelly?” “ Because, ma, I haven’t forgiven Susy j Flanders for spoiling*my doll’s face this 1 morning.” “ But I thought you had forgiven her, 1 Nelly, when you saved the orange for her to-day from dinner.” •‘I thought so, too, ma ; but you know 1 1 haven’t seen her yet; and when I think of j the great ink spot all soaked in the wax! and I think how wicked Susy looked, my heart feels real wicked too ; and I’m afraid if she should look so again at me, I couldn’t give hei the orange or forgive her either.” “Not if you remember that it is just such as she that Christ told you to forgive?” “ Oh dear, rna, I don’t know,” said Nelly, still sobbing; “poor Dolly’s face will nev er be clean again, and Susy needn’t have done it; it would have been easier to bear if it had been an accident.” “ Yes, 1 know, Nelly ; and there would be less to forgive ; but if you can do it now, it will be easier for you to forgive greater wrongs when you get older.” “Why, ma, what could be greator?— Dolly’s face is spoiled.” “It would be greater, when you are grown up, to have somebody put a great black spot on your character by some slander. It is done to somebody every day, Nelly, and you may not escape ; and if you can not forgive a wrong to Dolly, will you be able to do better towards one against yourself? ” “ But, ma, how can 1 make forgiveness, when it won’t come of itself into my heart?” “ You can pray to Christ to send it, can’t you?” “ Y e s,” she answered, slowly, “ but I’d rather you would ask for me first—please do; won’t you, ma?” So the mother besought the grace of for giveness for her little girl, who then prayed for herself, and to the mother’s surprise she added also the Lord’s prayer. And she whispered, as she rose up: “ 1 wasn’t afraid to say that then, ina; for I felt forgiveness coming into my heart! when we were praying, and 1 shan’t be! afraid to give the orange to morrow.” * Which Way are You Going t* A sweet little girl named Sarah had been to church, and went home full of what she had seen and heard. Sitting at the table with the family, she asked her father, who had been to church, but who was a very wicked man, whether he ever prayed.— He did not like the question, and in a very angry manner replied : “ It is your mother or your Auut Sally that put you up to that, my little girl.” “No, papa,” said the little creature; “ the preacher said all good people pray, and those who don’t pray ain’t going to heaven. Pa, do you pray ? ” This was more than her father could stand, and, in a rough way, he said : “ Well, you and your mother and your Aunt Sally may go your way and 1 will go mine.” “ Pa,” said the little creature, with sweet simplicity, “ which way are you going ? ” This question pierced his heart. It flash ed upon him that he was in the way to death. He started from his chair, burst intv> tears, and immediately began to cry for mercy. Within a few days he was a happy convert, and we believe he will ap pear in heaven as a star in his dear little daughter’s crown of rejoicing. Wt* have ou file a pretty Story written for the little folk*, which will be in the * Children’s Column,* next time. The Banner and Baptist is published ev ery Saturday morning, at Atlanta, Ga., at the price of three dol’ara per year, always in advance. '£Mj& MAMMMM AMB &A&TMS. NEWS DEPARTMENT. In tlie West. News has been received that Gen. Price has done a ‘ big thing ’ at luka, on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. He thrashed the Yankees, and captured over a million dollars’ worth of stores, etc. It is announced that the bridges between Chattanooga and Murfreesboro are nearly completed, and the cars will run to the latter place by Monday week. Information received indicates with cer tainty that Gen’l Bragg’s army arrived at Glasgow, Ky., on the 14th instant. From Maryland. Considerable excitement prevailed in town yesterday, in consequence of the re ceipt of a telegram announcing a battle in Maryland between a large force of Federals and our men under Gen. A. P. Hill.—— It appears that the troops under Ilill were repulsed, when Longstreet came to his aid at an opportune moment, and the Yankees were driven back more than three miles. Revival at Newnan. We are rejoiced to learn through brother Wood—who dropped in just as we went to press —of a refreshing time in the Newnan Baptist Church. Eight converts have been added to the followers of-Christ, The Confederate Baptist. We have received the prospectus of a new journal, with this title, to be published in Columbia, S. 0., and edited by Dr. J. L. Reynols, and Rev. J. M. C. Breaker. — The prospectus will appear in our next. The Banner. If our friends will make a little effort, we feel persuaded they can do much to sustain ofPpiper. Money never was more plentiful than at present; and if each sub scriber will renew as his term expires, the paper will not only be sustained, but placed upon a firm and permanent basis. If a few hundred dollars were raised to send The Banner to the soldiers, it might be the means of doing much good to their souls. Every where the soldiers prefer religious papers to tracts; and while it is a good thing to supply them with army tracts, the religious newspaper ought to find its way to every regiment. There are chaplains and colporteurs la boring in the army, to whom the papers can be sent for distribution ; and we most earnestly invite our friends to take hold of this matter and help in the good work. Tlio Army in ilie West. Dear Brother Ilornady: I have recently visited the Army in the West, and find the destitution appalling.— I do not believe one in ten of the men have a Testament. They are very anxious for it and for tracts, “ Can’t you send us some good reading matter ? ” was asked me on every‘hand. We need funds with which to do this. 1 beg that your readers will exert themselves in this behalf, and enclose the amount to you. Now is the most fa vorable time to make an effort. Will not the pastors and churches respond ? A. E. Dickinson, Agent Army Colportage. THE JJRAVE. Died, at his residence in this city, on the 11th instant, brother A. N. Abbott, in the thirty-second year of his age. Brother Abbott was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church at Mount Zion, then under the pastoral care of Elder Thomas Kimsey. At the time of his death he was a member and the Clerk of the First Baptist Church in this city. For about fourteen years he maintained the character of an humble, pious and useful member of the Church, being always found in his place in the house of God, when not prevented by ill health. ITe was confined to his bed during the last*tive or six months of his life; and al though his frame was gradually wasting away under the hand of disease, he bore Ills sufferings with singular patience and calm resignation to the Divine will. In conversation with the writer, he always ex* i pressed himself as being entirely resigned to the dispensations of Providence, and willing to leave the disposal of himself to Him who doeth all things well. It was evident to his friends for two or three days before his decease that he was sinking rapidly to the grave, and although he seemed to be fully aware of his condi tion, there was not the slightest trepidation seen, nor did a murmuring word escape his lips. \\ hen the summons came he was reiuiy, and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus; leaving behind him a heart-stricken wife, several brothers and sisters, and many iriends and acquaintances to mourn his loss, i U * their sorrows are chastened by the assurance that their loss is his infinite and : eternal gain. Pastor. AGENTS FOR THE BANNER. The following brethren will act, as Agents for the Banner, and will receipt for money paid for the paper. Elder J. S. Murrow, Traveling Agent. “ F. M. Haygood, do “ J. H. Stockton, Thomson , Ga. “ Thos. Musk, Cuthbert, Ga. “ Robt. Cunningham, Macon, Go. “ Thos Aldridge, Millwood , Ga. “ W. W. Odom, Valdosta, Ga. “ G. F. Cooper, Americus, Ga. “ J. H. Campbell, Griffin, Ga . “ W. J. Speairs, Peaks P. 0., Ga. “ John H. Clarke, Henderson, Ga. “ P. A. Lawson, Gaffin, Ga. “ William Lowe, McDonough, Ga. Dr. E. R. Carswell, Waynesboro', Ga William Roberts, Byrurnville, Ga. R. PI. Jackson, Franklin, Heard Cos., Ga. J. H. B. Shackelford, Spring Place, “ Dr. Isaac Cheney, Columbus, Ga. THE CASH SYSTEM. The BANKER and BAPTIST is regularly discontinued to all mail sub scribers at the expiration of their sub scription. We can make no exception to this rule. A printed slip is put in the paper of each subscriber two weeks pre vious to the expiration of his subscrip tion, notifying him of this fact , and so liciting a renewal . The times absolutely require that this rule should be rigidly adhered to by us. Notice to City Subscribers. The time for which irmtiy in the city had subscribed for the Banner, has expired, and we re spectfully solicit a continuance ot their patronage. As we intend to adhere to the CASH SYSTEM, we trust all who have heretofore favored us, will come forward and renew their subscriptions, and thus enable us to sustain the pa- p er - ... Special No I ice. Letters containing remittances —also containing articles for pub lication, or other business connect ed with the Paper, should be ad dressed to the “Banner Bap tist,” Atlanta, Ga , and not to the Editors by name , gh they are frequently absent. Money due the Office, may be by mail at our risk—always mail it in presence oj a friend , (other than the Postmaster ,) or pro cure i friend to mail u for you—never rey iSttr. Back Numbers. We shall be obliged to any one who can send us numbers of The Banner covering the time from the first number in March to the last number in May, 1802. All Baptist ministers and others, in the Confederate States, friendly to the paper are requested to act as Agents. Our terms of Subscription , |3 00 per Annum , always in advance. RAILROAD GUIDE. Georgia' Railroad & Banking Cos Augusta to Atlanta. 171 Miles Fare $5 50 GEORGE YONGE, Superintendent. Morning Passenger Train. (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.; Leave Atlanta daily at 7 00 A. M. Arrive at Augusta at 5 55 P. M. Leave Augusta daily at 8 80 A. M. Arrive at Atlanta at 7 15 P. M. Night Passenger Train. Leave Atlanta daily at 7 40 P/M. Arrive at Augastaat 5 48 A. M. Leave Augusta at 4 00 P. M. Arrive at Atlanta at 2 05 A. M. This road ruus ia connection with the trains oi t | ie South Carolina and the Savannah and Augusta Railroads, at Augusta. Macon and Westemlßailroad.* CHANGE of schedule. Macon to Atlanta 104 Miles.. . .Fake 1450. ALFRED L. TYLER, Superintendent. Macon, Georgia, July 30, 1860. On and after Sunday, 4th of August, the trains will be run as follows: Leave Maeon at 10 00 a. m. Arrive at Atlanta at * 60 p. m. Leave Atlanta at 6 00 a. m. Arrive at Maeon 12 05 m. This train connects with Central, South-western, and Muscogee railroads at Macon. Western & Atlantic Bailroad. Atlanta to Chattanooga, 138 Miles—Faro,...ss. JOHN S. ROWLAND, Superintendent. PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta, nightly, at PM Arrives at Chattanoogu at. A M Leaves Chattanooga at B*o6, P M Arrives at Atlanta at...: 2.82, A M EXPRESS FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta, daily, at 4.00, A M Arrives at Chattanooga at 8.40, P M Leaves Chattanooga at Arrives at AtUuita at 4.80, P -VI This Road connects, each way, with the Koa* Branch Railroad at Kingston, the East Teunessee and Georgia Raiiroad at Dalton, and the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad at Chattanooga. Atlanta and West Point Railroad. Atlanta to West Point ST Miles Fare $3 50 GEORGL 3. HULL, St PF.atsTKsr.EST. Leaves Atlanta, daily, at 3.00, A M Arrives at.West-Point at. 7.30, A M Leaves West-Point, daily, at... —..... *2.00. P M Arrives at Atlanta at 6.25, A M This Road connect# with the Montgomery and I West-Point Road at West-Point. CONSTOfmDpN ofW Georgia Baptist State Convention. [Amended in 1855.] 1. This body is constituted upon those principles of Christian faith exhibited in Scripture, generally acknowledged and re ceived in the Baptist denomination. 2. The constituents of this body shi ll be the Baptist associations in the State of Georgia, or as many of them as may accede to the terms Bf this Convention, and whose constitution shall be approved by the Con vention ; and such auxiliary society as shall contribute annually to our funds according to the terms hereinafter prescribed, and whose constitution shall be approved. — Associations and societies located out of the State, may be received into the body, when their peculiar location and other circum stances may, in the judgment of this Con vention, render it desirable and important. 3. It shall be known and distinguished by the name of “ The Baptist Convention of the State of Georgia.” 4. Each association shall be entitled to four delegates, and to one additional dele gate for every five hundred members; pro vided the number of delegates for any one association shall never exceed fifteen.— Each auxiliary society contributing annual ly fifty dollars to the funds of the Conven tion, shall be entitled to one delegate, and to one additional delegate for each addition al hundred dollars contributed as aforesaid; not to exceed three delegates for any soci ety. All delegates shall hold their ap pointments until others are elected to suc ceed them. The delegates to the body shall be orderly members of regular Baptist churches. 5. The officers of this union shall be a Moderator, a Clerk and Assistant Clerk, and a Treasurer, who shall oe appointed by ballot at each annual meeting. 0. An Executive Committee, consisting of at least seven members, shall be chosen at each annual meeting, whose duty it shall be to attend to the business of the Conven tion during its recess. This committee shall have power to fill all vacancies which may occur, and also shall appoint a Treas urer in case of a vacancy in that office. 7. The Clerk shall enter in a book all the transactions of this .body. The Assistant Clerk shall take charge of all distant com munications, in or from this body, and shall write all letters which it may require. 8. The Treasurer shall take charge of all moneys, specialties, and properties of all kinds belonging to the body—give suf ficient security for the amount in his hands —report the state of the funds from time to time, as the Convention may direct, and hand over to his successor in office all its moneys, properties, etc. 9. The acts and proceedings of this body shall be submitted, from time to time, to its constituents for inspection ; and none of its decisions shall be binding on the associ ations or auxiliaries. 10. The following are the specific objects of this body, viz : I. To unite the influence and .pious intel ligence of Georgia Baptists, and thereby to facilitate their union and codpeiation. 11. To form and encourage plans for the revival of experimental and practical reli gion in the State and elsewhere. I I. To aid in giving effect to useful plans of the several associations. IV. To afford an opportunity to those who may conscientiously think it their duty to form a fund for the education of pious young men, who may be called by the Spirit and their churches to the Christian ministry. V. To promote pious and useful educa tion in the Baptist denomination. 11. It shall have power to form rules make arrangements and appoint committees for the accomplishment of any and all the above objects: Provided , none of these rules and arrangements shall be inconsist ent with the Scriptures and the known principles of the associations. 12. Two-thirds of the whole number of delegates present shall form a qgoTum, and a majority shall decide a question. 13. When its funds will justify it, this body may send delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention. 14. The above constitution shall be lia ble to amendment or alteration, by two thirds of the delegates present, at any of its annual meetings. Dissolution. The firm of Wood, Ilanleiter, Rice & Cos. was dissolved this day, by the sale of the entire concern known as the ‘Franklin Printing House,’ to Mr. J. J.Toon, recent ly of Charleston, S. C. We respectfully ask our many friends who have so liberally patronized us since we established the concern, to continue their fvvors to Mr. Toon, whom we recommend to our friends as worthy of confidence and a liberal patronage. John H. Rice, one of the firm, can be found at the old stand until our business is closed, where he will be happy to have his friends call—during which time he will also lend his experience in the business to his successor. Wood, llanleiter, Rick & Cos. Atlanta, July 8, 186*2. Franklin Priming House, ATLANTA, OA. Having purchased of Messrs. Wood, Ilanleiter, Rice &i Cos. their entire establish ment, favorably known as the Franklin Printing House, we would respectfully ask a continuance of the patronage heretofore so liberally bestowed on them, and promise to use every exertion to render entire satis faction. Our facilities for the printing and binding of BOOKS, and for general JOB WORK, it is believed, are equal to any establishment in the Confederate States.— A reasonable stock of Printing and Binding Material now on hand, and will be kept for the purpose of suppling any demand. ~ J. J. TOON & CO. Atlanta, Ga., July 9, 1862. CARDS. N. A. Hornady, RESIDENT DENTIST, FORSYTH, GA. Office over Lampkin’s store. Particular attention paid to calls at home, and also at a distance. Forsyth, Ga., Jan. 10,1862. feb 15 ’62 Robert L, Crawley, COMMISSION MERCHANT, (Franklin Building,) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. September 20, 1862. Pease & Davis, WHOLESALE AND K£T 4l* DEALERS IN PRODUCE and PRO * iSIONS, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (Winship’s iron-front store, Peach Tree st.) ATLANTA, GA. P. P. Pease.] [L. B. Davis. Any business entrusted to us will receive prompt attention and returns early made. We ask oui friends to give us a call when in our city. Any Pro duce consigned to us will receive every advantage our market can give. Also we can make purchases to the very best advantage, as we are aiways pos ted in reference to the market prices. February 15, 1862. J. J. Toon &. <■., FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE, ATLANTA, GA. All kinds of PRINTING and BINDING neatly executed, on reason aide terms. Tli© Banner and Baptist, A Religious and Literary Newspaper , ATLANTA, GA., Published every Saturday morning. Price, Three Dollars per Annum. H. C. Hornady, Proprietor. ADVERTISEMENTS. School Notice. Miss ANNIE SMITH, a graduate of a Southern Female College, has just opened a School, for girls and small boys, in the base ment room of the Second Baptist Church in this city, and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. For testimonials of scholarship she refers to Prof. U. W. Wise, Pres’t R. D. Mallary, and to Rev. H. C. Hornady. Atlanta, June 6, 1862. MERCER UNIVERSITY, PENFIELD, GREENE COUNTY, GEORGIA. FACULTY. President—N. M. Crawford, D. D. Professors—S. P. Sanford, A. M., J. E. Willett, A. M., Wm. G. Woodfin, A. M. Theological Seminary.— Professor N. M. Crawford, D. D. departments. 1. A college course of four years, equal to thgt of the best colleges m the country. 2. A theological course, of three years, design ed for those who are preparing lor the Gospel Min istry. 3. A scientific course of four years, including, with some additions, all the studies oi the collegi ate course, except the ancient languages. 4. An academical department, embracing all who are not piepared to enter college. COMMENCEMENT AND VACATIONS. The Commencement is held on the second Wed nesday hi July. There are two vacations, dividing the year into two terms. Fall Term begins on the first Wednesday in Sep tember, and closes on the 18th of December. Spring Term begins on the fourth Wednesday in January, and closes on Commencement day. S. LANDRUM, Secr’v Board Trustees July 26,1862. Savannah, Ga. BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE, CUTHBERT, GA. rpilE FALL TERM will begin the Ist MON- X DAY, in September. Parents desiring Board for their daughters, can apply to Prof J. F. Dagg, or the President. Confederate Bonds, taken in payment fox Tuition fees, &c. K. D. MALLARY, President. August 3 1861 * James McPherson At Cos. HAVE opened next door North of BEACH & ROOT'S Store on Whitehall Street, a new and select Stock of BOOKS and STATIONERY, Together with an endless variety of fancy arti cles, such as, ENGRA VINOS, GOLD PENS AND PEN CILS, WINDOW SHADE SAND GILT cbRNICES . PICTURE FRAMES,', WALL PAPER, FIltE SCREENS, RICH CHINA AND PARIAN VASES ; PARIAN FIG URES, Ac., Ac, Their Stock of School, Miscellaneous, Reli gious, Medical and Cheap Books, is not surpassed by any in the State. All new publications received immediately after their publication. Foreign Books imported to order. Teachers and Merchants supplied at Charles ton prices, freight only added. pg°Picture Frames made to order. # Remember the New Book Store of ja s. McPherson & co. Arrival per U. G. R . R. Soap! Soap !! Rock Potash, Concentrated Lye, For Sale by MASSEY A LAASDELL. Oct. 19, IS6I. INDIGO, MADDER, SULPHURIC ACID, For Sale by _ . MASSEY Sk. LAASDLLL Two Tfioosflnd GaJlods Truiu OiL 2,000 GALLONS LINSEED OIL, •I 000 Gallons Colton Seed Oil, For Sale by MASSEY & LANSDELL.