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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. ii 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.