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Yol. IY. Alabama Baptist State Convention. Bear Brother Hornady: The fortieth session of this body, which has just been held at Selma, was one of un usual interest. Reports on Sabbath-Schools, Temperance, “Speculation and Extortion” and other subjects were discussed and adopted. The Hon. J. L. M. Curry was elected moderator, and Prof. Goodhul, of Howard College, clerk. Two immense mass meetings were held in behalf of Army missions and colport age, and upwards of $3,450 raised, besides the amounts sent up by the churches. At the meeting in behalf of the Marion Board, addresses were delivered by Elders S. Henderson, C. Manly, R. Holman, A. E. Dickinson, and Hon. Mr. Curry. On Saturday night a similar meeting was held in behalf of the Board in Rich mond, at which Rev. Mr. Dickinson gave a brief history of the origin of the work, the difficulties then encountered, and the work that has been accomplished. Tracts and Testaments have been published and distrib uted in large numbers, Sabbath schools, Bible classes and, prayer meetings have been established, revivals of religion have been enjoyed, and souls have been convert ed to God. He closed with an earnest appeal in be half of fathers, widows, mothers and dear friends, burdened with anxious solicitude for their children and loved ones in the army. Mr. Dickinson was followed by Hon. J. L. M. Curry, President of the Convention, in a very able and eloquent address. It is impracticable te do justice to Mr. Curry’s speech in this report. Only a few points can be given, and these with such brevity and so disconnected that the reader can form but an imperfect idea of the mer its of the address. The speaker stated that God has a pur pose in all great civil and political commo tions. A common mistake is made tra cing their causes simply to physical sour ces. There is a cause lying back of all these. As God has evolved a great religious problem in all previous great revolutions, so He'will in this through which we are now passing. While God is sovereign, and “doeth all things after the counsel of His own will,” He employs human instrumentalities in the ac complishment of many of His great purpo ses. It is, therefore, the duty of all good people to watch the indications of Provi dence, and use such means as are in their reach for securing the highest good in the present issue. It requires more than wise Presidents, Congresses, statutes, armies, munitions of war and constitutions, to secure and per petuate our independence The people,- laws, ordinances of State, &e., must be per meated with a pure and elevated Christian ity. No development of resources, no at tainments in learning, no increase of wealth and commercial influence can secure our peace and preserve to us our liberties.— There must be a conformity of heart and life tt> God among the masses of our peo ple —all classes of our people. Any people without the possession and practice of pure religion, whatever other advantages they may possess, will soon run into anarchy. Here the speaker illustrated his position by a glowing picture of France. “ So,” said he, “ will it be with us or any other people who reject or neglhct the claims of the Gospel. Christianity and liberty are closely allied. Irreligion and anarchy are inseparable.” He set forth the influence and tempta tions of the camp—what our soldiers will become without a counteracting religious influence —what will be its influence on their reform, as well as the destiny of those who die on the field or in the camp. Here the speaker repudiated the infidel senti meats so frequently uttered, that all who die in the noble defence of our oountry will go to heaven. None will eater but those who rely on the atoning sacrifice of Christ. He maintained that Christianity makes men better soldiers, all other things being equal. In evidence he adduced the celebra ted Havelock and his brave soldiers, “Stone wall Jackson,” and the soldiers of Crom well. At the clow of Mr. Curry’s speech a collection was taken up amounting to sl, (V2f>. which, with the collection in the fore noon, makes $2,250 raised during the meet- j * in g, for the Tract Society in Richmond, Va. The Convention adjourned yesterday to meet next year at Marion—Rev. A. T. Spalding to preach the introductory ser mon. Totrrs, gsy*The Minutes of the Tallapoosa As soeiation are now ready for delivery, and those wishing their usual supply are re quested to call on the Clerk at Campbellton. Au letters containing remittance#, or articles or the Paper, should be directed to the Baits** A Baptist, Adnata, Georgia, *nd not to the Edi ors by name BA.HWB* AM® ®AJPXB®. W hiskey Blockade in Atlanta.—Ac cording to an order issued by Provost Mar shal Lee, dated 11th instant, it seems that all ‘ certificates ’ for the purchase of liquor must be approved by the Post Surgeon, Dr. J. P. Logan, and be countersigned at Marshal Lee’s office. Further, the ‘certifi cate’ must be furnished by the attending physician of the individual for whom the liquor is-required, with the statement that it is necessary for the treatment of the pa tient, accompanied with the name and dis ease of the person prescribed for. The Confederate Flag. —Congress has at last adopted a design for the national flag. Its peculiarity consists in a circle of white links in a blue ground. The links are themselves circles, and interlocked so as to form a large circle. Their number is equal to that of the States. Each link be ing in itself complete, is symbolic of State sovereignty, while their union represents the confederacy. Financial.— Under a regulation of the Treasury Department, convertible six per cent, bonds will not be issued in exchange for the recalled Treasury notes of Hoy er da Ludwig plates, except upon the stipula tion that they are not to be converted into currency within ninety days from the date of issue. The Roll of Honor. —By a joint reso lution of the Legislature of Alabama, the Governor is authorized to prepare a book in which shall be placed the name, regi ment and residence of every soldier from that State who has died in the service of his country during the present war. The ex ample is worthy of being followed by every State in the Confederacy. THE ALTAR. MARRIED, On the 4th instant, by Rev. A. Van Hoose, at the residence of the bride’s mother, in the city of Griffin, Ga., Pitt M. Brown, Esq., and Miss Mart Rob Reeves— ail of that city. THE JJRAVE. HIRAM PROhERT T7BON Was killed in the battle of Sharpsburg, Sept. 17, 1862. He was a son ol brother Abner Ty son (now dead) and sister Rebecca Finch, she having married again since brother Tyson’s death. H. P. Tyson was born Dec. 3,1835, was baptized in 1855 by brother Isaac B. Deavors. of Marion county, Ga., and was married the same year. He was a volunteer in his country’s service, and had been for a great while in the 6th Regiment of Alabama Volunteers; and, having been in many severe battles, and, so far as we are able to learn, having discharged all the duties of a soldier faithfully, he became a sacrifice upon the altar of his country as above stated. He has thus added another name for “ the roll call of honor,” and now sleeps among the honored dead, whose blood was freely pour ed out for the liberties of coming generations. May they rise up, a nation worthy of their an cestry. It has been said, “ The good never die, they only sleep.” It may be added: Those who die in a noble cause build their own monu ments. We would commend the numerous friends and relatives of the deceased to the God of mercy who doeth all things well. W. M. H. Departed this life, on the Ist inst., near King ston, Ga., Mrs. Frances Mayson, wife of Dr. C. N. Mayson, in the thirty-sixth year of her age. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church, and died cherishing the hope, through faith in Christ, of a blissful immortality. The disease which terminated her mortal existence was protracted and painful, but she bore her af fliction with becoming fortitude and patience, and as her strength failed, was enabled to con template death with composure. Through wea ry weeks of suffering she passed, as through the Are, till the drosi was consumed—the gold puri fied. Often did she speak of her dissolution, and bade a weeping daughter to meet her in heaven. She leaves an afflicted husband, eight chil dren (all daughters but one), and numerous re latives and friends, to mourn their loss. But we sorrow not as those who have no hope. '* Dearest sister, thou hast left us. Here thy loss we deeply feel, But ’tls God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal." May the affliction be sanctified to the good of the bereaved, and God in mercy bless and pro tect the motherless little ones. Pastor. Confederate Baptist please copy. Died, at Sharpsburg, October 12,1862, in the twenty-first year of his age, James Oliver, second son of llinnant and Maria Byrd, of Lee county, Georgia The deceased was wounded in the recent bat tle near Sharpsburg, fell into the hands of the enemy, and, continued a prisoner until his death. During the four weeks which intervened his capture and death, his bodily sufferings were intense; but he bore them with unwavering firmness and patience, quietly resigning himself to the sad deprivation of a mother’s care, the comforts of hts home, and the sympathy of the dear ones there, whom he was never to see again. He lelt that, although tenderly nurtured and fervently beloved, he must vet die alone un less Jesus vouchsafed to be his Friend, and reso lutely he turned his thoughts from earthly in (emits to those of a rapidly approaching eter nity. Always quiet and reserved in disposition, he said but Tittle to those about him of his inner life ; but to a kind friend who visited him short ly before his death, he expressed a faith and trust in Christ which, we londly believe, sup- I ported and strengthened him through all hi# loneliness and pain. Thus he died: far from earthly friends, yet near, we trust, to God; des titute of earthly comforts, yet rich in heavenly treasures; surrounded by circumstances of trial and gloom, ret enabled, we confidently hope, to look beyond the miseries of earth to that glori ous land oi peace and rest beyond the skies.— Among the maav noble and brave who have fallen ?n their country’s cause, none were nobler or braver than he; none bore the hardships of a soldier's life more patiently; none looked for ward to the sacrifice of even life itseif more un flinchingly; and none have been more indy loved or more deeply mourned, we weep for him, yet wherefore f He m done with foil, dan ger and suffering. He has gone where the dui of battie will a* ver greet him more, and where death can have no more dominion over him. & JL B. <&i)e Atlanta Banner an& Baptist. FOURTH VOLUME. Mow is the Time to Subscribe ! Now is the time for the friends of THE BANNER to be up and doing. We have entered upon the fourth volume, with the determination to make this journal more acceptable than ever; and ask our friends to aid us in doubling our present subscrip tion list. Terms of The Banner and Baptist, $3 per annum—invariably in advance. All Baptist ministers and others, in the Confederate States, friendly to our paper, are requested to act as Agents. }***•“- Having associated with us brother Jas. N. Ells, as joint proprietor and co-editor — a gentleman of acknowledged literary taste and of large experience in the newspaper business—we can confidently challenge comparison with any weekly paper pub lished in the South or elsewhere. We have already begun to improve, and we in tend to continue Our improvements until The Banner shall be everything that can be desired in a family paper. And as we are about to * commence the new volume, now is the time for those wishing the paper to send on their subscriptions. To those friends who have stood by us while weath ering the storm which has swept away, so many weekly papers, we would return our most sincere thanks, at the same time feel ing that words can not express the gratitude of our hearts. H. Correspondents of the Banner. Elder N. M. Crawford, Penfield, Ga. “ J. H. Campbell, State Evangelist. “ J. R. Graves, in the Army. “ G. C. Connor, Army Chaplain. “ B. F. Tharp, Perry, Ga. “ W. N. Chaudoin, Albany, Ga. “ R. J. Mays, Florida. “ A. E. Dickinson, Richmuud, Va. “ W. D. Mayfield, South Carolina. M. W. Philips, Edwards, Miss. 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. Muse, Cuthbert, Ga. “ Robt. Cunningham, Macon , Ga. “ 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 11. Clarke, Henderson, Ga. u P. A. Lawson, Gaiffin, Ga. “ William Lowe, McDonough, Ga. Dr. E. R. Carswell, WaynesboroGa William Roberts, Byrumville, Ga. R. H. Jackson , Franklin, Heard Cos., Ga. J. H. B. Shackelford, Spring Place , “ Dr. John Cheney, Columbus, Ga. Rev. P. A. Hughes is an authorized Agent for ‘ The Banner and Baptist.’ The Banner and B&ptist. Weekly, (fifty Nos.,) per annum, invariably in Advance. $3 00 Money due the Office, may be sent by mail a our risk—always mail it in presence of a friend (other than the P. M.,) or procure a friend to mail it foryou—never register. Contributors should write only on one side of each leaf; and number the pages, 1,2, 3, &c. Those wishing papers changed, should give the Post-Office they wish changed from, as well as the one to be changed to. Those forwarding names of subscribers or re mittances, should always write the name of Post Office, County, and State, in full. CARDS. M. D. Gaa*, 8. D. NiL*a Gaar Ac Ntles, COMMISSION AND AUCTION MERCHANTS, (Store formerly occupied by H. Joiner & Son,) Alabama street , ATLANTA, GA. N1 Robert L. Crawley Ac Bro., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (Franklin Building,) ATLANTA, 6SORBII, October 1, 1863. S. A. Hornady, RESIDENT DENTIST, FORSYTH, GA. BIT Office over L&mpkin’s store. Particular attention paid to calls at home, and also at a distance. Forsyth, Ga., Jan. 1(U862. fob 15 ’63 A. K. Seago, OFFICE, At hi* eld stand, corner of Forsyth and Mitchell streets, ATLANTA, GA., WANTS— -900 hsles of HAT, 20,000 bailie!* of CORN, 8,000 bushels of COW PEAS, 5.,000 bushd* of SEED OATS, white or red, „ *w *>*"* Superfine or Family FLOUR. 10,000 lbt. old bacon, sw stt* lu lard 30 to S0 Hesd of PORE HOG?, eUher ready for feeding, ’ IS to 100 Head of fst BEEF CATTLE. 1 or 2 choice MILCH OOWS, with rouu calves Also, a small lot STOCK HOGS. * * **“ Co .L‘f*?i‘ >r “- T unities, to be delivered at •t any railroad depot to Georgia. Eneiosu mum poitase and address a. K. SKA GO, u*; Who wants to Bay, or Sell, Real Estate y PERSONS wishing t* purchase or sell REAL ESTATE to the city of Atlanta, or the surrooodtog country, are requested no leave written instruction* at my office, comer of Forsyth and MHchsti streets. A. K. S£AGO. For Sale, rtITY PROPERTY. Negroes; Boys'Mm>* ; Fi-ur, JUce, 0 Ynralah, Tobssseo, Ac. A K BEAGC. n* ly corner of Forsyth and Mitchrii it* Terms of Tke Banner and Baptist— three dollar* a year, in advance. J. B. Tlppin, Wholesale and Retail Dealer injForeign and Domestic DRY GOODS, gSf Connally’s.Block, on WhitehallfStreet, ATLANTA, GA. Beach & Root, IMPORTERS and DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, (Whitehall Street,) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Oct. 11 3m Hamilton, Barkley & Joyner, DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS, OILS, ETC., Concert Hall building, opposite Georgia R.-R. Bank, ATLANTA, GA. 025 [A. C. Vail, —SIGN OP MILLBDGEVILLE CLOTHING STORE— Empire House, 'Whitehall Street , ATLANTA, GA., Has a large assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING, and a large variety of Fancy Articles generally. Oc 25 S. . Miles, Fire and Life Insurance AGENT, [Comer of Whitehall and Alabama streets,] ATL AN TA, GA . Oct 18 Hughes,‘Hagan Sc Cos., 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. 3m John Ficken, MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OP SEGARS AND TOBACCO, Snuff, Pipes, Meerschaums, Segar-Cases, Etc., WHITEHALL ST., ATLANTA, GA. Oct. 18 3m D. Mayer. J. Jacobe. J. Kapp. D. Bayer, Jacobe Sc Cos., AUCTION and COMMISSION MERCHANTS, For the sale ot Merchandise, Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Negroes, Whitehall Street, ATLANTA, Ga. Oct. 18. 3m E. B. Eduardy, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Groceries, Family Supplies, AMD COMMISSION MERCHANT, Whitehall Street, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Oct. 18 3m A. €. Wyly Ac Cos., WHOLESALE GROCERS, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Corner of Walton and Peach-tree sts., ATLANTA, GA. O 25 J. T. Porter, WHOLESALE GROCER, AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, Marietta St., ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 025 Thomas F. Lowe Ac Cos., General Commission Merchants, (exclxtsively,) tar* For the sale of PRODUCE, and all kinds of MERCHANDISE; Negroes, Real Estate, &c., &c., (In Daniels’ Block, Peach-tree st., and Winship'# corner, ditto,) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Thomas F. Low*. Jissh Low, of LawreacevlUe. John C. White. W. Powers. White Ac Powers, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, DEALERS IN PRODUCE, and FAMILY SUPPLIES, Marietta Street, Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 18 3m_ Gen. LR. Foster. J. L. Queen. H. R.F owler. Foster, Queen Ac Cos., GROCERS, AND COMMISSION MERC HJA NTS, ATLANTA, GA., Keep constantly on hand all kinds of PRO VISIONS and Family Supplies. Buy and sell all kinds of Tennessee and Country PRODUCE, and sell Goods consigned to the best advantage. Oct 11. Perlno Brown. Thos. P. Fleming. M. L. Liehtanatadt Brown, Fleming Ac Cos., FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (Masonic Hall Building) Dcatur|Bt., ATLANTA, GA. Advances made on Sugar, Molasses, Wool and other Produce. Special attention given to the Texas and Georgia trade. Oct. 11 3m Anderson, Adair A Cos., WHOLESALE GROCERS, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (Whitehall Street, near Georgia R.-R Bank,) ATLANTA, GA. Oct 11. 3m I*ease Ac Davit, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DE A IJX S 3 I N PRODUCE and PROVISIONS, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS (Winship’s iron-front store, Peach-Tree *t) ATLANTA, GA. P. P. Pease.] [L. B. Da via Ant holiness entrusted to ns 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 advantages as we are always por ted in reference to the market prices. February 15,1862. School Wanted in Georgia, BY A VIRGINIA LADY. A returned Missionary —every way competent to teach —is desirous of obtaining a School in Georgia. For particulars, address the Editor of this paper. Nl* Wanted, AM FIELD OF LABOR (one or two Churches and a small School in a healthy locality. Satisfactory references given. ‘ Address Elder TL B, Barret r, vlrw inioa, Ga. Oct, 18 RAILROAD GUIDE. Georgia Railroad & Banking Cos Augusta to Atlanta ... .171 Miles ... .Fare $5 60 GEORGE YONGE, Superintendent. Morning Passenger Train* T . , (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.) ArrivpiJ lAllta 1 A llta dail y at 610A. M Arrive at Augusta at 5 04 P M arrive at Atlanta at _ 5 32 P M Night Passenger Train. Leave Atlanta daily at.... 716F if Arrive at Augnstaat Leave Augnßta at a m v \r Arrive at Atlanta at ‘ 2 05 A M This road runs in connection with the trains oi the South Carolina and the Savannah and Autrusta Railroads, at Augusta. h Macon and Western Bailroad. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Macon to Atlanta.... 104 Miles.... Fare $4 60. 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. m This train connects with Central, South-western and Muscogee railroads at Macoh. Western & Atlantic (State) Railroad. Atlanta to Chattanooga, 138 Miles—Fare,... $5. JOHN S. ROWLAND, Superintendent. PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta, nightly, at 7.30, P M Arrives at Chattancoga at 4.51, A M Leaves Chattanooga at 5.00, P M Arrives at Atlanta at 2.30, A M EXPRESS FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta, dally, at 3.00, A M Arrives at Chattanooga at 2.50, P M Leaves Chattanooga at 3.15, A M Arrives at Atlanta at 3.38, P M ACCOMMODATION PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta at .... 2.00 P. M. Arrives at Kingston at 7.00 P. M. Leaves Kingston at - 5.30 A. M. Arrives at Atlanta at - ‘ - - - 10.50 A. 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 Bailroad. Atlanta to West Point 87 Miles Fare $8 50 GEORGE S. HULL, Superintendent. MORNING PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta, daily, at............... 2.45, A M Arrives at West-Point at 7.85, A M Leaves West-Point, daily, at 12.40, P M Arrives at Atlanta at 5.80, A M EVENING PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta 6.00, 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. 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., 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 country. 2. A theological course, of three years, design ed for those who are preparing for the Gospel Min istry. 3. A scientific course of four years, Including, with some additions, all the studies ol the 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 inte two terms. , , _ Fall Term begins on the first Wednesday in Sep* tember, and closes on the 13th 6f December. Spring Term begins on the fourth Wednesday in January, and closes on Commencement day. 8. LANDRUM, Secr’y Board Trustees, Jnly 26,1862. Savannah, Qa James McPherson Ac Cos. HAVE opened next door North of BEACH & ROOT’S Store on Whitehall Street, & 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 GILT CORNICES PICTURE FRAMES,'. WALL PAPER, FIRESCREENS, RICH CHINA AND PARIAN VASES, PARIAN FIG URES, etc., At. Foreign Books imported to order. Teachers and Merchants supplied at Charles ton prices, freight only added. rs" Picture Frames made to order. **Remember the New Book Store of jab. McPherson & Cos. Franklin Printing House, ATLANTA, GA. Having purchased of Messrs. Wood, Hanleiter, Rice & 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 <*>, ■ 7