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The Middle Cherokee Association.
This body of Baptists convened this year
with the Bethesda Church, 8 miffs north
of Calhoun, Gordon county, <fn., commenc
ing on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath
in September.
The brethren of the Bethesda and some
of the contiguous churches assembled at
their camp ground (known as the Old Sal
iquoy Camp Ground) on the night previ
ous, and had services, as I was informed,
soon after reaching the arbor on Saturday
morning. 1 had the pleasure of hearing a
sermon from Elder J. H. B. Shackelford,
in Ps. 34: 15, delivered in his easy, forci
ble manner.
The introductory sermon was preached
by Elder A. W. Buford, from the third
verse of Jude. After a recess of one hour
the messengers assembled in the house, and
were called to order by brother Shackel
ford, the former Moderator. The letters
from the several churches having been read,
Elder G. W. Selvidge was elected modera
tor, and Elder Gault, clerk.
Only two or three of the churches re
ported revivals among them. Elder Gwin,
of Rome, preached at the stand in the af
ternoon, and the writer at night.
Sabbath morning, Elder J. M. Stansber
ry delivered a discourse from Isaiah 52: 1.
At eleven o’clock the missionary sermon
was preached by Elder G. W. Selvidge;
after which a collection was taken up,
amounting to the sum of one hundred and
twenty-eight dollars and sixty cents
which, considering the times, was very
creditable to the congregation. The collec
tion, according to a resolution of the body
on Saturday, was made for the benefit of
the sick in the hospital of the conscript sol
diers at Calhoun. Elder Shackelford
preached Sabbath afternoon, and Elder Sel
vidge at night. A solemn feeling appeared
to be resting on the hearts of the congre
gation most of the time; especially on Sab
bath afternoon and night, when several anx
ious persons presented themselves for pray
er. May the Lord answer the prayers
which were offered for their salvation.
On Monday the usual routine of business
was transacted, consisting of hearing from
committees, appointing correspondents, &c.
The following Resolution was adopted
by the body, unanimously :
Resolved, That the delegates to the Cher
okee Baptist Convention be instructed to
seek the repeal or reversal of a late deci
sion of that body, asking for a repeal of ex
isting laws of the State in regard to the
teaching of slaves to read—on the ground
that such (the action of the Convention)
was premature, unauthorized and uncalled
for.
Brother M. A. Cooper supporter! the
above resolution in a brief, clear and point
ed speech; brother J. G. Ryals also sup
ported it on the ground : Ist, that the ac
tion of the Convention was based on the
fallacy that the slave could not be instruct
ed in the truths of the Bible without being
taught to read it for himself; and 2d, that
such repeal defeated the efficiency of the
patrol laws.
As the collection after the missionary
sermon of Sabbath had been diverted from
its usual object (missions), another was ta
ken before the body for home missions
amounting to twenty-eight dollars and
Fifty Cents.
On motion of brother Cooper, the Asso
ciation agreed to employ some brother to
visit the churches for the purpose of estab
lishing Sabbath-Schools, and preaching.—
Brother C. has for years been tho able ad
vocate of Sabbath-Schools, and his heart
seems as much interested in the good and
great work as it has ever been ; which in
terest he exhibited by the liberal contribu
tion of one hundred dollars, to aid in their
establishment in all the churches. This
action of the brethren in determining to se
cure an agent for the object of visiting each
church and establishing a Sabbath-School
in her midst, appears to me to be ‘ a move
in the right direction.’ Would not the
cause of the Blessed Master be greatly ad
vanced, if every Association would take the
same course?
After the transaction of some business
of minor importance, the Association ad
journed on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock,
to meet with the Dalton Church on Satur
day before the fourth Sabbath in Septem
ber next. The brethren sung that noble
hymn, commencing 4 Blest be the tie that
binds,’ in conclusion, and after extending to
each other the parting hand, separated,
probably, some of them, to meet 4 here' no
more. Brother A. Adauis preached at 11
o’clock on Monday, and brother Buford in
the afternoon. All the brethren who
preached (whom I hoard) spoke with feel
ing and power, excepting the writer. I
have labored with what little strength God
has given me, with these noble, kind heart
ed brethren, for several years. But now,
in the Providence of God, 1 am called to
another field; and it fills my heart with
sorrow to separate from those with whom I
have associated in the work of our common
Master. May Almighty God bless all the
aa® ah© aAgawg.
churches and all the dear brethren of the
Middle Cherokee Baptist Association.
Fraternally, yours, T. H. S.
The Index will please copy.
Revivals.
Dear Brother Hornady:
It affords me much pleasure to be able to
say, as it doubtless will you to hear, that
we have had a good meeting in Americus.
Its influence was felt by all the church-go
ing people who are left behind, of all sects,
and many of the sick and wounded soldiers,
I trust, were benefitted. But, alas! some
church members have almost forsaken the
sanctuary. But hardly one who attended,
even seldom, but had their spiritual strength
renewed. Our congregation filled the house
at night, and were as serious and attentive
as I ever saw. The anxious seats were
generally crowded.
Nine whites were added to the church by
baptism, and five blacks, besides others,
white and black, standing over. A goodly
number of those who were hopefully con
verted, are connected with families of other
denominations. Altogether, amid the sur
rounding circumstances and the discourage
ments, we had a blessed time for nearly,
three weeks. May the Lord continue to
prosper and mature into a glorious harvest
the good seed sown by our dear good breth
ren Robert, Webb and Warren, who gave
me aid. I was truly gratified to meet, du
ring the meeting, twice, brother Moreland,
originally of Southern Kentucky (near my
birth place), but who is now located at
Smithville, Ga., or rather Renwich. May
he be useful in his new field, and his time
employed in the ministry.*
W. N. Chaudoin.
Sept. 30, 1862.
Dear Brother Hornady :
The church of Christ at Spring Creek has
been, for several years, in a state of decline,
and was reduced to nine members—three
males and six females. Their stated meet
ings were well nigh abandoned, when a few
of this little band determined to meet
weekly for prayer. It was not long before
the Lord heard their cries and gave them
the cooperation of some good brethren in
the vicinity, who have since united with
them by letter; and at the beginning of
this year, they called on the writer to
preach for them. It looked like a bad pros
pect, but, feeling an earnest solicitude for
the prosperity of the church, we consented
to do for them the best we could ; and with
the blessing of the Lord and their cooper
ation, we believed good might be accom
plished. lam happy to be able to say tfhat
the Lord has not left us without the evi
dences of Ills approval of our joint efforts,
having blessed the church with a refreshing
season from llis presence. We held a
meeting of five days, commencing on Fri
day night before the second Sabbath in
September, with this church, which result
ed in the conversion of several persons to
Christ, and the addition to the church, by
profession and baptism, of seven very in
teresting young ladies, among whom was
the Roman Catholic lady I wrote you about
in a former communication—she having
come off without the knowledge of her pa
rents, to seek an opportunity to obey her
Saviour’s command to be baptized. We
have since learned that her parents give
signs of reconciliation. Our prayer is that
she may be instrumental in their conversion
to Christ.
Please say to the readers of The Banner
that the Oostanaula Baptist Association
will meet at Macedonia Church, six miles
South west of Kingston, Ga., on Saturday
before the third Sabbath, instant.
Yours, in the lovo of the Truth,
N. R. Smith.
October 3, 1802.
Dear Banner :
I will give your numerous readers the re
sult of a series of meetings 1 have held with
the churches of my charge. The third dis
trict general meeting of the Western Asso
ciation met with Ebenezer Church, Coweta
county, on Friday before the second Sib
bath in August, and continued nine days.
Twenty were baptized, two joined by let
ter, and one restored. James Rainwater
aided me three days. James Barrow was
ther? all the time, whose labors werenot in
vain; also, J. V. Davis and Win, Barnes
did profitable service. The church at
Bethsaida, Fayette county, held a meeting,
embracing the fourth Sabbath in August,
continued seven days, and received twenty
five by experience, two by letter, ami one
restored. James 11. Graham and George
B Davis were with me all the time, whose
labors were not ijj vain.
I went to Antioch Church before the first
Sabbath in September, and continued the
meeting nine days. Forty-four were bap
tized, two joined by letter, and three ta
ken under the watch and care of the church.
Brothers Sherwood and W. C. H. Dodson
aided me a part of the time ; also, brother
Wm. Barnes performed profitable service.
These make 99 added to these three
churches in five weeks. To God be all the
glory. J S. Dodd.
September 17, 1862.
Christian Index please copy.
Bowdon, Ga., Oct. 6, 1862.
I have just closed a series of meetings in
connection with the churches under my
charge—Eden, Carrollton and Bowdon.—
The result was, thirty received by baptism,
five or six by letter, and one restored. The
churches apparently were much revived,
and the meeting closed with an increasing
interest on the part of the congregation.
May God humble our hearts, that we may
give Him all the praise, all the glory.
Your brother in Christ.
G. W. Tumlin.
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The Bethel Association
Will convene with the Pine Bluff Church,
Dougherty eountyy Ga., four miles east of
Albany, on Saturday before the first Sun
day in November, 1862. We are happy
to be able to say that all ministers and del
egates will be passed over the South-west
ern Railroad, returningjj/ree, in case they
pay full fare coming; also, that Col. Nel
son Tift, the gentlemanly proprietor of the
Albany Bridge, has kindly tendered its use
gratis to ministers and delegates, and to all
visitors, during the Association, for half
•price. The Church, assisted by the Albany
Church, will make arrangements to meet
and convey to the place of meeting, all
who come by railroad; but it is also de
sired that as many as can, come by private
conveyance, as we have plenty to feed hor
ses on as long as you will stay with us.—
Come one, come all.
By order of the Church.
W. H. Wilder, j
W. B. Reynolds, > Com'tee.
E. J. Barksdale, )
THE NEWS
From tlie West.
Since our last news-summary was made
up, there has been a report of a battle in
Kentucky, between Bragg’s forces and those
of Gen. Buell. The fight took place near
Perryville, and continued two days. The
first day our forces are reported to have
captured 4,500 of the enemy. Gen. Bragg
fell back about six miles, where he took a
strong position and awaited the advance of
the enemy. The Louisville Journal, it is
said, represents it as having been a drawn
battle, but admits a loss of 24,000 killed,
wounded and missing.
THE LA TEST.
A telegram dated Knoxville, 16th, says
the fight in Kentucky has been confirmed
by the arrival of two couriers, who state
that the fight commenced at Perryville, in
Boyle county, on Monday morning, the 6th
instant, Gen. Hardee commanding the left,
Buckner the centre, and Marshall and Mor
gan the right.
The result of the fight was the capture,
by Hardee, of 1,500 prisoners, with very
heavy slaughter of the enemy.
On Tuesday the fight was renewed —still
greater slaughter of the enemy—Hardee
capturing 4,000 prisoners.
Generals Marshall and Morgan captured
3,200 prisoners. The enemy were driven
back twelve miles with tremendous slaugh
ter. Our loss in the whole engagement
was very small. We are not posted as to
who was in command of the Yankee for
ces, except Gen. Thomas, who encountered
Gen. Hardee. We captured forty pieces
of cannon.
The I’oast.
A large number of iron-clad vessels are
being fitted out in the North, and we may
expect trouble on the coast during the win
ter. Indeed, this winter’s campaign will
probably be the most sanguinary of any
during the war, and it is of the greatest
importance that, our people should use eve
ry exertion to provide for our army which
is ndw, or may be sent, into the field.
Furopoun Sent intents.
The English journals are very freely dis
cussing the merits of the war, and from
their tone we should suppose public senti
ment there to be largely on our side. Our
people should not, however, be lulled into
false security by strong expressions of sym
pathy, for it is evident that we must con
<juer a peace by our own means, under the
I blessing of the Great Ruler of the Uni
verse. To Him and our own right arms
we must look for success.
Ewapadc.
On Thursday las% as ‘the shades of eve
were tailing last,’ the individual known as!
| Dave Fry, together with ten other bridge
burners, made an escape from the jail in
this city, where they had been in durance
for some time. Parties are in pursuit.
The editor of this paper has been author
ized, by Elder A. E. Dickinson, to employ
six Colporteurs in the Western and South
| v esteni armies, and he calls upou the
[friends of the Soldier to aid in this good
’work.
CARDS.
The Banner and Baptist,
A Religious and Literary Newspaper ,
ATLANTA, GA.,
Published every Saturday morning. Price,
Three Dollars per Annum.
11. C. Hornady, ) p .
James N. Ells/ {
El. Iff. Eldwardy,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries, Family Supplies,
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Whitehall Street,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Oct. 18 3m
John C. White. W. Powers.
White & Powers,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
^ioOK:Rsi 9
AND DEALERS IN
PRODUCE, and FAMILY SUPPLIES,
Marietta Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Oct. 18 3m
S. I> Niles,
Fire and Life Insurance
AGENT,
[Corner of Whitehall and Alabama streets,]
ATLANTA, GA. Oct 18
D. Mayer. J. Jacobe. J. Kapp.
I>. Mayer, Jacobe &. Cos.,
AUCTION and COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
For the sale of Merchandise, Real Estate, Stocks,
Bonds and Negroes, .
Whitehall Street, ATLANTA, Ga.
Oct. 18. . 3m
John Ficken,
MANUFACTURER of and dealer in all kinds of
SEGARS AND TOBACCO,
Snuff, Pipes, Meerschaums, Segar Cases, Etc.,
WHITEHALL ST., ATLANTA, GA.
Oct. 18 3m
J. B. Tlppin,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Foreign and
Domestic
DRY GOODS,
EtiF’ Connally’s Block, on WhitehalßStreet,
ATLANTA, GA.
Robert L, Crawley & Bro.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
(Franklin Building,)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
October 1, 1862.
Beacli & Root,
IMPORTERS and DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS,
(Whitehall Street,)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Oct. 11 3m
Gen. T. R. Foster. J. L. Queen. H. R. Fowler
Foster, Queen A'Co.,
GROCERS,
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
ATLANTA, GA.,
Keep constantly on hand all kinds of PRO
VISIONS and Family Supplies. Buy and sell
all kinds ot Tennessee and Country PRODUCE,
and sell Goods consigned to the best advantage.
Oct. 11. 3 m
Hughes, I lagan A.to.,
Manufacturers of and*Dealers in all kinds of
ENVELOPES,
ATLANTA, GA.,
Having their new machinery, propelled by
steam (in the Franklin Building), are prepared
to fill all orders for ENVELOPES.
Oct. 11. 3 m
Perinoßrown. Tlios. P. Fleming. M. L. Liclitenstadt
Brown, Firming &;€o.,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
CO M MISSION ME R CIIA N TS,
(Masonic Hall Building) Decatur St.,
ATLANTA, GA.
Advances made on Sugar, Molasses, Wool and
other Produce. Special attention given to the
Texas and Georgia trade. Oct. 11 3m
.1. J. Toon &
PRINTING HOUSE,
ATLANTA, GA.
All kinds of PRINTING and BINDING neatly
executed, on reasonable terms.
Anderson, Adair &, Cos.,
W IIOLESALE GRO C E RS,
PRODUCE AND
COMMISSION MER CHA NTS,
(Whitehall Street, near Georgia R.-R. Bank,)
ATLANTA, GA.
Oct. 11. 3m
I'casc & Bavis,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
PRODUCE and PROVISIONS,
AND
0O M MIS SIO NME R C IIA NT S,
(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 arc aiways pos
ted in reference to the market prices.
February 15, 1862.
A. Ilornaily,
RESIDENT DENTIST,
FORSYTH, GA.
tW" Office over Lampkin’s store.
Particular attention paid to cells at home, and
also at a distance.
Forsyth, Ga., Jan. 10,1862. feb 15 ’62
Now la the Time!
| Now is the time for the friends of THE
j BANNER to be up and doing. In less
| than a month we shall have reached the
! close of our third volume, and The Banner
must be admitted as one of the existing
I facts of the times. Friends are rallying to
jits support, and if each will do its duty it
I will continue to wave in triumph, in 4 the
jiand of the free,’ and be unfurled in 4 the
homes of the brave.’
Terms —Three dollars per annum.
MILROAI) GUIDE.
Georgia Railroad & Banking Cos
Augusta to Atlanta. .. .171 Miles. .. .Fare $5 50
GEORGE YONGE, Superintendent.
Morning Passenger Train.
T ~, (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.)
Leave Atlanta daily at 6 10 A. M
Arrive at Augusta at 5 04 P M
Leave Augusta daily at. " as a m’
Arrive at Atlanta at....... ’ ’; ’’’ ’ ~ f ’ •
Night Passenger Train.
Leave Atlanta daily at 7 15 P M
Arrive at Augusta at 5 so ’ V.
Leave Augusta at 4 00 P M
Arriv eat Atlanta at .................... 2 05 A M^
This road ruus in connection with the trains 01
the South Carolina and the Savannah and Augusta
Railroads, at Augusta.
Macon and Western Railroad.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
Macon to Atlanta.... 104 Miles.... Fare $4 50.
ALFRED L. TYLER, Superintendent.
Leave Macon at 10 00 a. m
Arrive at Atlanta at 4 00 p. m
Leave Atlanta at 11 00 a. m
Arrive at Macon ' 4 55 p. in
This train connects with Central, South-western,
and Muscogee railroads at Macon.
Western & Atlantic Railroad.
to Chattanooga, 138 Miles—Fare,... $5.
JOHN S. ROWLAND, Superintendent.
PASSENGER TRAIN.
Leaves Atlanta, nightly, at 7 30, P M
Arrives at Chattanooga at 4.57, A M
Leaves Chattanooga at 5.15, P M
Arrives at Atlanta at 2.30, A M
EXPRESS FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRAIN.
Leaves Atlanta, daily, at 4.00, A M
Arrives at Chattanooga at 3.41, P M
Leaves Chattanooga at 4.10, A M
Arrives at Atlanta at 4.20, P M
This Road connects, each way, with the Rome
Branch Railroad at Kingston, the East Tennessee
and Georgia Railroad at Dalton, and the Nashville
& Chattanooga Railroad at Chattanooga.
Atlanta and West Point Railroad.
Atlanta to West Point 87 Miles Fare $3 50
GEORGE G. HULL, Superintendent.
MORNING PASSENGER TRAIN.
Leaves Atlanta, daily, at 2.45, A M
Arrives at West-Point at 7.35, A M
Leaves West-Point, daily, at 12.40, P M
Arrives at Atlanta at 5.30, A M
EVENING PASSENGER TRAIN.
Leaves Atlanta 0.00, P. M.
Arrive at West Point - 11.22, A. M.
Leaves West Point - 2 00, P. M.
Arrives at Atlanta - - - 6.48, P. M.
This Road connects with the Montgomery and
West Point Road at West Point.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted.)
AFIELD OF LABOR (one or two Churches
and a small School), in a healthy locality.
Satisfactory references given. Address Elder
E. B. Barrett, Irwinton, Ga. _P C L^
School Notice.
J£ir 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 ot
public patronage.
For testimonials of scholarship she refers to
Prof. U. W. Wise, Pres’t R. D. Mallory, and
to Rev. H. C. Hornady.
Atlanta, June f>, 1802.
IN KRFBR INI VERSITY,
PEN FIELD, GREENE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
FACULTY.
President—N. M. Crawford, D. D.
Professors* —S. P. Sanford, A. M.,
,1. E. Willett, A. M.,
Win. G. Woodlin, A. M.
Theological Seminary.— Professor N.
M. Crawford, D. D.
DEPARTMENTS.
1. A college course of four years, equal to that
of the best colleges in the countr y.
2. A theological course, ol three years, design
ed for those who are preparing for the Gospel Min
* s7' A scientific course of four years, including,
with some additions, all the studies ol llie collegi
ate course, except the ancient languages.
4. An academical department, embracing all who
are not prepared to enter college.
COMMENCEMENT AND VACATIONS.
The Commencement is held on the second Wed
nesday in 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 13th of December.
Spring Term begins on the fourth V ednesday in
January, and closes on Cominencemei.tday.
S. LANDRUM, Secr’y Board Trustees,
July 215,181*2. Savannah, Ga.
James fflePliersoii 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,
ENGRAVINGS, GOLD PENS AND PEN
CILS, WINDOW SHADE SAND GIL
CORNICES, PICTURE FRAMES,.
WA LL PA PER, FIRE SCREENS,
RICH CHINA AND PA RIAN
VASES , PAR]AD FIG
URES, dr., dr.
Foreign Books imported to order.
Teachers and Merchants supplied at Charles
ton prices, freight only added.
*3P“Picture Frames made to oi der.
Remember the New Book Store of
JAS. MCPHERSON & Cos.
Franklin Printing House,
ATLANTA, GA.
Having purchased of Messrs. Wood,
Hanleiter, Rice <V Cos. their entire establish
ment, lavorably known as the Franklin
Printing House , we would respectfully ask
a continuance of the patronage heretofore so
liierally bestowed on them, and promise to
use every exertion to render entire satis
faction. Our facilities for the printing * nt
I binding of BOOKS, and for genera
WORK, it i. believed, are Tk,.L^
! establishment in the Confedera t *■ ■
A reasonable stock -f
Material now on hand, and will kept for
the purpose ol suppling an, demand.
P 1 J. J. TOON & CO.