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About The Baptist banner. (Atlanta, Ga.) 186?-1??? | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1863)
THE LADIES’ COLUMN. HOW TO ‘MAKE HOME HAPPY? Are you the mistress of a family ? ful fil the charge for which you are responsi ble. Attempt not to transfer your proper occupation to a favorite maid, however tried may be her fidelity and skill. To confide implicitly in servants is the way to render them undeserving of confidence. If they be already negligent or dishonest, your re missness encourages their faults, while it continues your own loss and inconvenience. If their integrity be unsullied, they are ig norant of the principles by which your ex penses ought to be regulated; and will act for you on other principles, which, if you were apprised of them, you ought to disap prove. They know not the amount of your husband’s income, nor of his debts, nor of his other incumbrances; nor, if they knew all these things, could they judge what part of his revenue may reasonably be expend ed in the department with which they are concerned. They will not reflect that small degrees of waste and extravagance, when it would be easy to guard against them, are criminal; nor will they suspect the magni tude of the sum to which small degrees of waste and extravagance, frequently repeat ed, will accumulate in the course of the year. They will consider the credit of vour character as intrusted to them ; and will conceive that they uphold it by profu sion. The larger your family is, the great er will be the annual portion of your ex penditure, which by these means will be thrown away. And if your ample fortune incline you to regard the sum as scarcely worth the little trouble which would have been required to prevent the loss, consider the extent of good which it might have ac complished had it been employed in feed ing the hungry and clothing the naked. Be regular in requiring, and punctual in exam ining, your weekly accounts. Be frugal without parsimony; save, that you may distribute. Study the comfort of all under your roof, even of the humblest inhabitant of the kitchen. Pinch not the inferior part of the family to provide against the cost of of a day of splendor. Consider the welfare of the servants of your own sex as particu larly committed to you. Encourage them in religion, and be active in furnishing them with the means of instruction. Let their number be fully adequate to the work which they firve to perform; but let it not be swelled, eitheir from a love of parade or from blind indulgence, to an extent .which is needless. In those ranks of life where the mind is not accustomed to con tinued reflection, idleness is a never-failing source of folly and of vice. Forget not to indulge them, at lit seasons, with visits to their friends. Let not one tyrannize over another. In hearing complaints, be patient; in inquiring into faults, be candid; in re proving, be temperate and unruffled. Let not your kindness to the meritorious ter minate when they Jeave your house; but age it in others, by subsequent acts of be nevolence adapted go their circumstances. Let it be your resolution, when called upon to describe the characters of servants who have quitted your family, to act conscien tiously towards all the parties interested, neither aggravating nor disgujsing the truth. And never let any one of those whose qual ifications are never to be mentioned, nor of those who apply for the information, find you seduced from your purpose by partial ity or by resentment. Though the act of managing a house may seem at first sight a very simple affair, there are. not many people who can do it well. Some women do either too much or too little; and husbands generally dislike the worry' of over-management, almost as much as neglect. The great art is to hit the happy medium quietly. It is a great point, also, to live always in the same man ner as regards style, and to have the cloth laid as carefully when alone as when there is company. When this is the case, no wife feels afraid of her husband bringing in an unexpected guest; and it is gratifying to a husband to find a friend of this kind received quietly, whereas nothing can be more disagreeable to a husband than to see his home thrown into confusion, his wife cross, and his servants scrambling to change the things laid on the table; ami, in short, everything going wrong, simply because he has asked a friend to dine without giving a day or two's notice of his intention to do so. By judicious management a wife can al ways contrive to have everything ready at the proper time and place. A WISE REBUKE. The following anecdote is related of the late excellent Joseph John Gurney' of Earl hom. by one of his family circle: One night, 1 remember it well, 1 received a severe lesson on the sin of evil speaking. Severe I thought it then, and my heart rose in childish anger against him who gave it ; but I had not lived long enough in this world to know how much mischief a child’s thoughtless talk may do, and how often it happens that talkers run off the straight line of truth. S did not stand very- high in my esteem, and 1 was about to speak further of her failings of temper. In a few moments tny eye caught a look of such calm an I steady displeasure that 1 stopped short. Chore was no mistaking the mean ing ot that dark, speaking eye. It brought the color to my face, and confusion and shame to my heart. I was silent for a tew m ’men’.s. when Joseph John Gurnov asked very gravely ; Post thou know any good thing to tel! us of her ? ” I did not answer, and the question was most seriously asked : •‘Think, is there nothing good thou canst tell us of her ? ” “Oh, yes, 1 know some good things.” “ Would it not have been better, then, to relate those good things, than to have told us that which would have lowered her in a® b ®a. »» ss ® ba. ar jg ». tour estimation? Since there is good to re late, would it not be kinder to be silent on the evil ? for charity rejoiceth not in ini quity.” The Mother.—lt has been said The first being that rushes to the recollection of a soldier or sailor, in his heart s difficulty, is his mother. She clings to his memory and his affection, in the midst of all the for getfulness and hardihood induced by a ro ving life. The last word he leaves is tor her, his last whisper breathes her name. ' She may drop into the grave, but she has left behind her influences that will work for her. The bow is broken, but the arrow is sped and will do its office. THE CHILDREN’S COLUMN. ’ A WORD TO LITTLE ONES AT HOME. “Oh! do not be discouraged, For Jesus is your friend.” This is one of the many beautiful songs I have heard Sabbath-school children sing.— Perhaps you have all heard it—l know that many of you have sung it. 1 heard, not long since, of a gentleman who had been to the Sabbath-school, and when he returned home at noon, he sat down in his chair, and was looking very sad and discouraged. He was a Sabbath school teacher, and had begun to think that he should never see any good results from his efforts to teach others, and this troubled him much. Just then his little girl passed through the room, singing in a clear, merry voice— “ Oh! do not be discouraged, For Jesus is your friend.” In a moment his face lighted up —all sad ness was gone, and he was happy again.— What made this great change—all so sud denly too? Just these four words— “ Jesus is your friend." Oh, yes’ he thought, Jesus is iny friend, and He will help me. 1 can never fail while His grace is promised.— Thus was the father’s heart cheered by a simple. Sabbath-school song. Children, is this same Jesus your friend? Have you given Him your hearts—do you love and trust Him? If so, you are truly happy. Nothing can harm you, for lie will take care of you. lie is the great Shepherd, and little children who love Him are His lambs, whom He delights to watch over and keep from all evil. When you are sick, He can make you well; when in trouble, He can cheer and comfort you; when you have no earthly friends, He can always be near, for He is everywhere.— And above all, when you come to die, He can take away all fear, and after death can raise you up to heaven, that happy home, to live forever with Him. How maliy children will begin to seek Him now, that they may ba His when He gathers all His lambs to His bosom ? THE FIRST OATH. A little boy came in from school the oth er day. looking_yert- unhappy. Was he hurt? No. Had the boys plagued him ? No. Had he been in mischief? No. — What was the matter with Willie? He hardly spoke at supper time, and ate very ' little. His mother went up to b<l with him, and she asked again, “ \\ illie, what ’ ails you, dear?” “Mother,” said he— “mother, 1 swore. The minute I spoke it, • I was afraid of God, and ran home. Moth i er, if I could only wipe those wicked words out of my mouth—if I only could. Moth er, will God forgive me, ever forgive me, for taking His holy name in vain ? Pray ; for me, mother,” and Willie sank upon his 1 knees and hid his face. His mother did . pray for him, and Willie did pray for him J self—prayed to be forgiven—prayed that I he might never, never profane the name of ’ God again. “ I’d rather be dumb all of my life long,” said Willie, “than to be a swearer. The next day he asked his mother to write down all the Bible said about profane swearing; he wanted the Word of God on the subject: he said he wanted to study it, and stick it on his mind, amj carry it about with him everywhere; so she found and copied these texts : “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy* God in vain, for the Lord will J not hold him guiltless who taketh his name in vain.”—Ex. xx : 8. This is the third ’ commandment. “Ye shall not swear by my name false ly, neither shalt thou profane the name of J thy God; 1 am the Lord.”—Lev. xix : I*2. “ Because of swearing the land mourn eth : the pleasant places of the wilderness ’are dried up.”—Jer. x.xiii: 10. “ I say unto you, swear not at all; nei ther by heaven, for it is God's throne; nor “ by the earth, for it is his footstool ; neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King; neither shalt thou swear by the head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be ( yea, yea; nay, nay ; fi r whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.” These arc the Lord Jesus’ words in Matthew v : 34 —37. “Above all things, my brethren,” says James, “ swear moZ, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath ; but let your yea be yea, and your nay, .lay ; lest you fall into condemnation.”—James v: I*2. “Oh! mother,’’ said Willie, in reading them over, “ how clear God speaks ! How can a man or boy dare to swear, after read ing this! ” He learned these Scriptures, and I have written them down for every boy who pleases to learn them also. Whom Su kll I Ask ?—“ Are you a good boy, Andrew? I his question was put by a Sunday-school teacher to a lad, when he first came to school. “I am willing you j should inquire, sir.” replied the bov. “ Whom shall 1 ask?” said the teacher—- “ My mother,” replied Andrew. It is a good sign when a boy can thus refer to his moth er tor his character. Some children can read and write very well, and repeat a great . many verses of the Bible, and be verv punc- tual and regular at Sunday-school, and be always reading good books; and yet, when we ask about them at home, or at the day school, we find they are careless, cross-, dis obedient and selfish. A child may say and do many very good things, and still be very wicked and unhappy. The Baptist Banner. FOR 1863. The proprietors of The Baptist Banner would inform the reading public, especially heads of families, that, as an excellent HOME PAPER, THE BANNER shall be surpassed by none. It will be published every Saturday morning in Atlanta, at the rate of three dollars a year— subscriptions taken for any length of time. The LADIES, the CHILDREN, and the SOLDIERS IN OUR ARMY, will receive special attention ; and each number, in addi tion to a carefully prepared synopsis of reli gious and secular NEWS, will contain a good STORY—together with entertaining Miscella nies, Sketches, etc. It will be, emphatically, a FAMILY" paper. The editor’s motto is, ‘ Make Home Happy.' Those desirous of subscribing will please en close the amount of their subscription, with the name and post-office, and address JAMES N. ELLS & CO., Atlanta, Ga. RAILROAD GUIDE. Georgia Railroad & Banking Co 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 47 P. M Leave Augusta daily at 7 00 A. M Arrive at Atlanta at 6 00 P. M Night Passenger Train. Leave Atlanta daily at 6 30 P. M Arrive at Augastaat 5 30 A. M Leave Augusta at 6 00 P. M Arrive at Atlanta at 5 00 A. M This road ruus in connection with the trains oi the South Carolina and the Savannah and Augusta Railroads, at Augusta. Macon and Western Railroad. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Macon to Atlanta.. ..104 Miles.... Fare 14 50. ALFRED L. TYLER, Superintendent. Leave Macon at 10 00 a. in Arrive at Atlanta at 4 00 p. rn , Leave Atlanta at 11 00 a. in Arrive at Macon 4 55 p. m This train connects with Central, South-western ' and Muscogee railroads at Macon. Western & Atlantic (State) Railroad. Atlanta to Chattanooga, 138 Miles —Fare,...ss. JOHN S. ROWLAND, Superintendent. ‘j _____ PASSE NG KU TRAIN. ' Leaves Atlanta, nightly, at..... 7 30, P M I Arrives at Chattanooga 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. i I Leaves Atlanta, daily, at 5.50, A M Arrives at Chattanooga at 5.47, P M [Leaves Chattanooga at 3.15, A M 'j 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 - - - - 5.15 A. M. Arrives at Atlanta at - - - - 10.30 A. M. > This Road connects, each way, with the Rome i Branch Railroad at Kingston, the East Tennessee . 1 and Georgia Railroad at Dalton, and the Nashville ’ [ & Chattanooga Railroad at Chattanooga. i __ Atlanta and West Point Railroad. [ Atlanta to West Point 87 Miles Fare $3 50 GEORGE N. HULL, Superintendent. , MORNING PASSENGER TRAIN. ; Leaves Atlanta, daily, at 5.30, A M Arrives at West-Point at 11.07, A M Leaves West-Point, daily, at 12.10, P M , Arrives at Atlanta at 5.28, A M EVENING PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta - - - . - 6.30, P. M. Arrive, at West Point - - - - 11.58, P. M. Leaves West Point .... 1.00, P. M. Arrives at Atlanta - - - - 6.20, P- M. The Atlanta Commonwealth, FOR 1863. The publishers of “ The Commonwealth ” are gratified at being able to announce that they f have concluded arrangements which will make it one of the leading papers in the Confederate States, having secured the valuable aid, as Cor- ■ responding Editors, of 1 GEN. DUFF GREEN, formerly editor of the United States Telegraph— General Jackson’s organ, and who is acknow- ' lodged to be one of the most profound thinkers ■ as well as well as one of the ablest writers of lie day ; and of his son, BEN. E. GREEN, ESQ., a gentleman of fine intellect, a ripe scholar, and , j a graceful and elegant writer. In addition to the above, the publishers have also made arrangements by which other valua- [ Lie editorial aid, and a corps of efficient GENERAL CORRESPONDENTS, at various important points, have been secured, ’ which cannot fail to make The Commonwealth . a favorite with the public and win for it a con- I trolling influence. No pains or labor will be spared to supply , the best and fullest SYNOPSIS UF NEWS, of any paper in the country, besides the Latest Nrtcs by Telegraph. The Commonwealth will also give the great- 1 est variety of choice LITERARY Miscellany of anv daily paper in the city. In quantity of. ; reading supplied, it will invite comparison— ! * while hi quality it will defy competition. The Daily Commonwealth will be published i; on the following terms: One year sl2, sLx months |7; for a less time, per month $1,50. THE WEEKLY Georgia Commonwealth. Will contain the choicest original and select- ■ ed matter published in the Daily; the general and the telegraphic news, and one or more se-I 1 lected or O'RIG INAL STORIES, each number. The Weekly is the cheapest and BEST paper in the Confederate Suites. Terms, two ■ dollars per year. Address, Commonwealth, Atlanta, Ga. I AUCTION SALES, BY CRAWFORD, FRAZER & CO. S. J. Shackelford, Auctioneer. rpilE REGULAR AUCTION BALES of our ± house will hereafter be on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS 01-’ EVERY WEEK, AT HALF-PAST TEN O’CLOCK A. M. USP All goods, wares and chattels should be sent in the evening before, or early in the morning of sale day. STOCK SALES OF HORSES, MULES, ETC., will commence at FOUR o’clock in the after noon on each regular sale day. Feb. 21 Gm No. S. CRAWFORD, FRAZER & CO.. GENERA L COMMISSION MERCHANTS, .A. uctioneers, AND DEALERS IN NEGROES, No. “ 8.” Whitehall Street, (Opposite the “ Intelligencer ” printing office,) ATLANTA, «A. In addition to our AUCTION AND NEGRO HOUSE, at No. 8 Whitehall street, we have FIRE-PROOF STORAGE of three thousand barrels capacity at our new Ware-Rooms —No. 1 Alabama street. Our NEGRO YARD and Lock-Up, at No. 8, are safe and comfortable. Dealers and other parties will find us pre pared to feed and lodge well; and, from experience in the business since our boyhood, TO HANDLE THE NEGRO PROPERLY. Charges reasonable and right, and satisfac tion guarantied in every instance. Parties at a distance may know our market by addressing us. CRAWFORD, FRAZER & CO., No. 8 Whitehall street, Fkl». 21 Gm Atlanta, Ga. D AYTON’S SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, AT LAFAYETTE, GA. Elder A. C. DAYTON President, and Teacher of Chem istry, Botany, Mental Philosophy, Rhetoric, etc. Miss LAURA 11. DAYTON, Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, Algebra, Geometry, etc. Tuition ; In the preparatory classes, per term of five months, -$lO 00 In the higher classes, 25 00 Board can be had, in good families, from twenty to twenty-five dollars per month. Only a limited number of Pupils will be received, as our object is to give to each one the most thorough men tal discipline. The pupils should bring with them all the requisite books, as it is difficult to procure them here, Lafayette, February 9, 1863. MERCER UNIVERSITY, PENFIELD, GREENE COUNTY, GEORGIA. FACULTY. President —N. M. Crawford, D. D. Professors —S. P. Sanford, A. M., J. E. Willett, A. M., U. W. Wise, 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, ot three years, design ed for those who are preparing tor the Gospel Min istry. 3. A scientific course of four years, including, with some additions, ail the studies o> the collegi ate course, except the ancient languages. 4. An academical department, embracing ail 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 Wednesday in January, and closes on Commencement day. S. LANDRUM, Secr’y Board Trustees, July 26,1862. Savannah, Ga Atlanta Female Institute. THIS Institution has not been taken for a hospital, as has been reported, and I have the assurance of the Post Surgeon that it will not betaken. The exercises will be resumed on the second Monday in January, 1863, ami continue for a scholastic term of six months. Under the pressure of the times, we are compelled to raise our rates of tuition. The charges, therefore, will be as follows : Collegiate department, for six months, - $36 00 Preparatory “ *• “ •• - - 80 00 Primary “ “ “ •• - . 24 00 Incidentals, - - - - - 50 Music, and piano reng same old prices. One half of the above charges n<ua be paid in advance, in every inxtance. J. R. MAYSON, President. SOI THERA PLAATERS ! SHOULD ALL TAKE IT!! THE SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR-Ihe old pio neer in Agricultural improvement—the only Agricultural Monthly Journal in the Confederate States that has jived “through the war”—is still published regularly, and will enter upon its 21st year on January 1. 1863. Now Is the time to sub scribe ! One Dollar per year, in advance ! Address D. REDMOND, Augusta, Ga. “~A UGU ST A 11 oTeL; ” William Wheelock, Proprietor, BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. J. B. Tippin, Wholesale anti Retail Dealer in Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS, M Block, on Whitehall Street, ATLANTA, GA. Amons, Ligon & <?o., WHOLESALE GROCERS, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, For the sale of Produce, Merchandise, Real Estate, Negroes, &c., Corner of Whitehall and Mitchell Streets, ATLANTA, GA. B. B. AMOSS. D. LIGON. B. H. LEEKE Robert L. Crawley & Bro., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (Franklin Building,) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. October 1, 1862. Beach & Root, IMPORTERS and DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, (Whitehall Street,) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. __2 c _ l -_ u 3m SOUTHERN STATES HOTEL, AUGUSTA, GA. By Thomas & Little. UNCLE TOM BAKER, We have bought the entire interest of the ormer proprietor in the Southern States Hotel, and intend to keep a first class house. AS ' Isaac Little. GLOBE HOTEL, BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. AUSTIN MULLARKY. JOHN M. GANNON. Sfiamiiton, Miarklcy &. Joyner, DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS, OILS, ETC., Concert Hall building, opposite Georgia R.-R. Bank, ATLANTA, GA. 0 25 A. C. Vail, -SIGN OP MILLEDGEVILLE 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, [Corner of Whitehall and Alabama streets,] ATLANTA, GA. Oct 18 Hughe*, Hagau & Co., Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of ENVELOPES, ATLANTA, GA., Manufactory on Peach Tree Street. John Fickcu, MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF SEGARS AND TOBACCO, Snuff, Pipes, Meerschaums, Segar-Cases, Etc. WHITEHALL ST., ATLANTA, GA. Oct. 18 3m D. Mayer. J. Jacobe. J. Kapp. I>. Mayer, Jacobo & Co., AUCTION and COMMISSION MERCHANTS, For the sale ol Merchandise, Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds and Negroes, Whitehall Street, ATLANTA, Ga. Oct. 18. 3ni A. C. Wyly &. Co., 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 Thoma* F. Lowe Co., General Commission Merchants, (exclusively,) For the sale of PRODUCE, and all kinds of MERCHANDISE; Negroes, Real Estate, Ac., &e., (In Daniels’ Block, Peach-tree st., and Winship’s corner, .ditto,) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Thomas F. Lowk. Jassb Lowe, of Lawrenceville. John O. White. W. Powers. White A Power*, WIIOLE SA L E AN D R E TAIL G R O CE R S , DEALERS IN PRODUCE, and FAMILY SUPPLIES, Marietta Street, Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 18 3m Brown, Fleming &. Co., FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (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 H. P? HILL & CO.’S CONFEDERATE STATES RAI L- R Al> OUS 1> F , Containing the Time-Tables, Fares, Connec tions and distances on all the Railroads of the Confederate States; also, the connecting lines of Railroads, Steamboats and Stages—and will be accompanied by a complete Guide to the principal Hotels; with a large variety of valua ble information, collected, compiled and ar ranged by J. C. SWAYZE. Published by 11. P. Hill & Co., Griffin, Ga., and for sale by all Booksells in the confederacy. To Advertiser*. Business men who desire a first class adver tising medium, for the whole Confederacy, will find such an one m the “ Confederate States Railroad Guide." Advertisements will be received at f 39 per page, or fractional parts thereof at the same rales. Address all orders for advertisements, or the Book, to 11. P. HILL A CO., Griffin, Ga. Liberal commission to the Trade. Shucks and Wood Choppers ! fITE wish to purchase 260 bales of SHUCKS or lod'ler, VV in lots of not less than thirty bales, delivered at any oad depot between Atlanta and Knoxville; and we wish to hire ttirty WOOD-CHOPPERS end TEAMS'!EKS, either white or black, all lor Saltville, Va, Address— stating prices, etc., A. K. Ska go, t rn SxAGO, KENNEDY, PALMERSTON A CO., February 14, 1863. L Saltville,
