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J. L. McDonald,
T> oXXtiSt *
AMERICUS, - - * r GEORGIA*]
i iffice—Over Wmbeimcr’a store, j*mar atrcct.
i crraa-Moderato, but strictly cash. aprltf
Volmef 5—Number 94.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1870.
Whole Number 694.
I Six Months, .1.'1. 2 fO
Three Months,..
**.rmtENTd ALWAYS TO BE VAIS
HADTA2JCE.
if not all
not to «ay
■V*4 R • ■ low tho raw.,,
’ I'nifermce of‘. the it K. \ fathers in other
the indulgence in worldly pleasure. In
m* a. nAwanss. mss r- seas'-1 j laa occurred.
HAWKINS & BURKE.
M a t
Beloved Brethren : Wo would join
! you in devotod thanksgiving to God that
another qV" *"* *
Attorn
America*, Oeorgis.
octtatf __ —-
ckaa^tT;^. —
Goode & Lumpkin,
i y.1 t.it.
iVx»aoi-lovi«, oorgla-
STTir.f. pr.cti.-r in .11 the ronntA-A of the
Wwot&«itoni Circni* And in llwconntiMOf
Dooly, M.rfon, Sojilry .ndWolMiOT. Alj
..._|ii the Snpmno Conrt, *ml in the lotted
st.too Circnit And Distnct Cotirts for Uenrrfi.
Office in the Oranbrrry bmluin *. W-T.
l*avmpoit'« DrngHtorc, j*n 27 tf.
Jno. D. CARTER,
ATtATlSSY kV LAW,
Amerkus, Gtorgia.
office in Amcricns Hotel.building, corner of
l • mar and Collego streets. »“*}' 18 tf.
MERRHL CALLAWAY, ~
attorney at Iiaw,
X. V. AHH F.x-Orr. i. 1*.
Americas, • • Georgia.
Office At Court Hulls*. June 26 tf
FORT & HOLLIS,
iVTT4«S*Y8 AT LAW,
Americas, Georgia.
mg- office in the num over Ii. T.llyrd s etore.
April 29 tf
JOHN R. WORRILL,
attorney at law.
AMERICUS, CA.
ortiro over Uiq store of Cranberry k Speer.
marrhjbtf. ’ _
JACK BROWN,
A ttornoy At 3j/lw,
AMERICUS, GA.
’f ta. Office in Conrt Hons© with Judge Stan*
fnrd. febl6 tf.
N. A. SMITH.
Attorney At Xji ai
T|T ILL practice in the Courts of Sumter and
W *<ljmning Counties, and in Circnit Conrt ol
S. H. HAWKINS,
Attorney-at-Law,
Axrjucrs, m.,
Will continue) to practice in Snmtcr and adjoin-
ofyonr body
- a.lu - ^r. Jposyon do,
all parts of oarvnde Hold of labor, con
versant with tlieir conditions mid wants,
and invested with authority over tho whole
church, we beg respectfully to remind
yon of tho importance of prayerful, vigi
lant, and impartial attention to the du
ties of yonr delicate and responsible po
sition. We trust that tho subjects which
may be brought before you - will be dis
cussed and decided as vu the immediate
presence of God, and with direct refer
ence to the welfare of the whole church.
With profound emotion we annonneo
to yon that since yonr hut session, onr
venerable and beloved colleagne, Joshua
Sonic, has departed this life. His death
occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, March
<>, 18G7, in the 87th year of his life, and
the 70th year of his itinerant ministry.
In many respects Bishop Soule was it re
markable man. At the lime of his death
he was jiroliably tho oldest traveling
preacher ia America, if notin the world;
and was thus the connecting link between
tho Methodism of Wealey and Ansbnry
and that of the present day. Through
out his whole ministerial lifo he was emi
nently, devoted to God, ondpmployed ex-
Ohurch;
io to pi
ins counties, amt i
‘ strict Courts at Ravannah. Particular atten-
UniUxl States Circnit and
t .on given to collections. Office—comer College
and Lamar streets, over Granl<crry & Co's.
.lecH-tf
J. A. ANSLEY,
A.ttorney-at'Ijaw
Amoriotxa, Go.,
Will practise in the Courts of Southwestern
Georgia and in the United States Courts at Sa
vannah. Special attention givhn to collection of
dchts, the sale and pvrehase of lands and the in
vestigation or titles. A large assortment of legal
blanks'always on hand. <lec23tr
A-. R. BROWN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
A mericus, Georgia.
W II.1. give prompt attention tc
entrusted to hi* care.
fMronrpMpUv
too, are all be-
W tho piety of onr
e do not mean
that this declension is nnirereal, hot
numbers who
1 things, we fear
preachers, too,
n set na by the 1
gladly admit there are large nun
exhibit the ancient Ignd marks of Metho-
distio piety in an intelligent, and ardent
devotion to God, and in firm attachment
to onr doctrines and dnspline. Tho ac
tion of the last General Conference modi
fying the role on doss-meetings, so that
attending them shonldnot be a condition
of Chnrjh membership, has been con
strued, unfortunately, by some as abolish
ing them. We do not so understand it;
anl we regard these meetings to be so
promotive of the spiritual prosperity of
the Chnrch, and so essential to the effici
ent working of our economy, that wo are
very reluctant to see them fall, in any
measure, into disuse.. -While attendance
npon these meetings is not a condition of
membership, yet, we do not consider that
pastors have been released from the ap
pointment and oversight of leaders, class
es, and at least a quarterly visitation and
report. We recommend to the General
Conference the consideration of this sub
ject in connection with a pastor’s dnty.
We invite your attention, specially, to
the subject of family religion and the
Christian training of children. Its im
portance, cannot bo overestimated. Reg
ular family worship, morning and night,
accompanied with the consecutive read
ing of tho scriptures, is so morally lit,
reasonable ana salutary, that to us it
seems strange that the head) of Christian
families can feel guiltless in neglecting it
While we rejoice in the greatly increased
interest exhibited in behalf of Sunday
schools, we are sure that there can bo no
substitute for religions training in the
family. The impress, whether for good
or evil by family instruction is indellible.
In the home circle is found a domestic
George W.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Amorlous, - - ■ Go,
office—Over R. T. Byrd's fetor*. jmilStf
dusively in the service of th
often filling positions'-of. tho 1
sponsibility, and always bont.^
usefully. His mind wai clear aju
rous, his deportment dignified, £
whole course was marked by constancy,
purity and unswerving fidelity to princi-
ule. Whether view r ed as a man, n Chris
tian or a minister, or as filling the highest
office in the Chnrch for forty-three years,
Ins character deserves to he held in
the highest esteem, anjl his memory
to be perpetuated in the histoiy of the
Church. Wo devontly thank God for
such n man, and for tho gifts and graces
which rendered his eventful life so nsefnl,
his declining years and closing day so
beautifally serene, so sublimely triumph
ant.
The _ past four years have abounded
with trials to the Church yon represent,
especially in those portions of tho conn-
try which suffered most by military de
vastation during the Into war, and by ec
clesiastical interference with onr Church
property. But it is a matter of devout
gratitude that poverty and persecution—
even unto stripes and death in some
cases—have} only testified and increased
the attachment and fidelity of onr minis
ters and tho general body of our mem
bership tofChnrcb. The itinerant preach
ers, although very meagerly supported,
have in geneaal, been faithful to their
ordination vows, and have persevered,
os best they could, in performing their
duties. Ity tho blessing of God this lias
resulted in the maintenance of onr itiner-
! ant "system, and the steady increasing
; prosperity of rll the enterprises of the
| Chnrch. Even where we had suffer
ed most wo are rapidly regaining
our former ground, and in many sections
extending onr borders, and multiplying
our membership. Seasons of refresh
ment from the presence of the Lord have
come upon the people, and thousands
have l»cen converted and added to the
Church.
Wo rejoice, also, to report that tho
greatest unity and harmony exist through
out the whole connection. It has been
said trnly that ‘ ‘Methodists, all over the
world, are one in doctrine;” so that how
ever widely scattered and differing in
other respects, they present the peculiari
ty of agreeing cordially in the great doc
trines of Christianity. And as the mem
bers of onr community are a unit in faith,
so also there is scarcely anv disagreement tracteu uunng me laie war. mere is,
among them as to onr 'Church polity. I however, a strong probability that this
Their prevalent desire is that both be I very desirable result will be accomplished
preserved—the former intact, the latter, befoi ~
if altered at all, to be modified so far only
as to make it more effective in accom
plishing the original purposes of Metlio-
kingdom of heaven; the
pledge and foretaste of tho bliss of the
kingdom above.
Indulgence in worldly and fashionable
diversions is another great enemy of ear
nest piety which is invading the chnrch.
Dancing, in particular, whatever plausi
ble excuses may be pleaded for it, is de
structive to the growth, not to aay the
very existence of spiritual religion in
those who delight to indulgo in it. Gene
rally, it is a species of “reveling” con
demned and forbidden by tho word of
God, and its tendency is ovil only.
In immediate connection with the
spiritual welfare of tho church, tlio great
and only efi'ectnal remedy for most if not
all onr deficiencies as a Christian people,
is an increase of inward,genuine, scriptu
ral holiness. Wo fear that tho doctrine
of perfect love, which casts ont fear and
purifies the heart, and is tho “measure of
the stature of. the fnllness of Christ,” os
taught in the Bible and explained and
enforced in oar standards, as a distinct
and practicable attainment, is too modi
overlooked and neglected. This was a
prominent theme in the discourses of onr
_ , and alike in their private conver
sation as in thcr ministrations, they nrged
religions people to “go on to this perfec
tion” of sanctifying love. The revivals
which followed their ministry were not
superficial or ephemeral. Tlieir genu
ineness and power were proved by the
holy lives and triumphant death of tho
converts. If we would bo like them in
power and usefulness wc must resemble
them in holy consecration. Nothing is
so much needed at tho present time
throughout all these lands a goneral
and powerful revival of scriptural holi
ness.
Wo regret that wo have not been able
to extend our foreign missionary work
since onr body assembled last, owing to
tho lack of fands. Indeed, after nil the
efforts which have been made, we have
not liquidated in full the old debt con
tracted dnring the late war. There is.
GEORGE W. KIMBROUGH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Wooten,: & "iw. is seen in the fact that we have
quietly passed what is justly regarded in
' all forms of government a great crisis, in
i the adoption of a new element into our
* system. We allude to the introduction
S of lay representation into the Annual
! General Conferences. This important
change in onr economy whs not a peace
offering, rendered necessary for the pre-
1 and refractory me mix
; posed and effected by the* nearly unani-
; mous voice of the laity, both believing
that the time liad fully come when it
: would enhance the effectiveness of the
Church any the glory of Christ.
In attestation of tho approval of the
»«p 15 | whole chnrch of this meiusurc, wo are
no Ulll i ■ iH I nncrur gratified to see in this hotly so large a
On. WILLIAM A. GREENE, j number oriay delegates, representing the
AMEBICIS, uEonoiA. lintelUgciwP. piety and strength ot the
st»rkville, Leo county, Q*. uorlltf
JOSEPH ARMSTRONG,'
Attorney-at Law,
ALBANY. UEORGU.
strength
snre that we express
pONTIXUES to serve his friends cr Ann riens the feelings of their clerical associates and
w sod am-rounding country in all th© depart- \ of the entire chnrch in welcoming them
luents of his profession. .K-h- «».♦» nn,l xvtx «W1 rrlorlW
^profession. * oprlK-lr
Dr. J. B. HINKLE
j to their seats, and we shall gladly share
j with them the labors and responsibilities
XtroULD »K«m touder hi. Mrricc (in .11 th. ! » f *•* chief ennncil of tho Clmrch. eral interest and
W branches of th© Profession) to the good It may not be amiss in this connection
I’oopl* or AmencuB and Snintt r count.C, and ao-
l:<-its a continuance of the lilwral patronage
heretofore bestowed npon him.
«- Rpeculattention given
Head-quarters at the Drag HI ora of Dr. E. J.
lddrid^C Rt-hidenco fronting that of liev.^J.
Dr. S. B. HAWKINS.
JJJY OFFICE at Dr. Lklridgc’s Drug Store.
Lcaklenc
t My servi
Jaatttf
D. A. GREENE, '
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
VIS55A,
fore long. Our domestic missions have
multiplied, and with increasing useful
ness. Your attention is particularly in
vited to the great and effectual door now
open in the west. From the month of
the Kansas river to the Golden Gate,
from the Bio Grande to Fnget’s Sonnd,
there is a field becoming populous more
rapidly than any in which onr fathers la
bored in their day. No louder call has
ever fallen on the ear of the ministry than
that which comes to us from this vast re-
ion. Much of the population will bo
om ourjown country, and in sympathy
with us; yet, up to this moment, wo have
done nothing toward the occupancy of
the country. Yonr bishops are receiving
repeated and most urgent calls for men.
Bat in the very nature of tbo case we
can send no men, unless the church at
home will send money to meet tho first
expenses incurred. This is all properly
missionary ground at preseut. In cen
tral California the work is, for the most
part, self-sustaining, nud, indeed, pro
to enable them to do this the chnrch mnst
counsel may guide you in all things,
oar devout and constant pr
It. O. Andrea*,
It. Paine,
G. F. Pierce,
H. H.
W.M.
E. M. Marvin.
D. 8. Doggett,
H. N. MtfTTE«E.
Memphis, Teol, May, 1870.
make provision for
their wants. While
to say that in moat of par Hide field of
operations there has been witnessed a de
cided improvement, yet there ia no doubt,
Of the fact tliat in some sections there is ;
still a great amount of m^gligenee in '
raising the means of support, and of con- !
sequent privation and suffering among j
th9 preachers. Do not the members of j
the chnrch need to be %iecial!y in-tmeted !
andjtrained in this class of religions obli-1
Onr attention has been of lute yean ar- |
WASHINGTON COLLE&E,
£ £ I Yin lni fc
assume that Christ, tl^e Bede *mer of all
men, the Intercessor for ah, does call
men to the holy oQice, iin numbers
sufficient tp the demamls of His cause in
tho world? The funl| must l e with us.
How soon would ahj|creese of piety and
zeal in the chnrch supply the remedy for
this deficiency? What can he done to
arouse onr whole communion to united,
fervent prayer to “ th* Lord of the har
vest that He will send forth laborers in
to His vineyard?”
You will consider, of connw, with groat
care, the wholo Sunday-school interest,
which, we are happy td say, has assumed
a magnitude and importance Merer beforo
known in the liistorv of the Southern
m HEYWIAN X, BRO..
Hotel Builduig, Pab]ieSqimi?e,nort ^
AMERIOU S, Gr 33 O E G X ^
f|XHE snbacriben take pleasure in giving notice to their friends and the pubU;
J. generally that they m* now receiving their Spring stock of Good^ which the%
are prepared to offer to toe trade at unprecedented figures. — -
and will oomparo with any in the city. * Was purchased during thogre^n
can bo ^ —-
complete,
panic, and
Methodist Church. STo think yon may
find itpracticalile to adopt measures that
wifi secure a uniform nchem*» of instruc
tion, with texts furnished at onr publish
ing house, together with the enlargement
of the Sunday-school 1'isitor. and
possibly, in addition to that paper, the
publication of a monthly journal adapted
to teachers and older classes of pnpiK—
It is very desirable that there shonld be
on improvement both in character and
price of the books prepared for the use
of Sunday-school libraries. Wo recom
mend the appointment of a snitable
person to be specially entrusted with the
oversight of theso vital interests.
Tho literature of the chnrch will not be
overlooked by yon. We cannot consent
to surrender to others tho vast power
and influence wielded by tho press/ no
chnrch can safely do so. In proportion
to the potency of this inllaeace is the
solemn obligation resting on ns to poard
F CVtsTY
GENERAL 1L E. LEE,
C'auteb J. Harris, A. If.. Professor ol IaILl
James J. White, A. M., Professor of Greek.
Eowaro 8. Jotxes, A. M., Professor «.f Mod
ern Languages.
■— * Frofeemr EngH? U.
15cv.JJ. L. KnxPAtnicK, D. D., Professor Moral:
Philosophy.
Wm. Prestos JohemtAi, .4., M. Prof. History
and English literature.
Alex. L. Xeuox, A. M..Trot Mathematics.
Wm. Allan, A. M..l*raf. Applied Mathematics.
Kicoakd H. McCcllocii, A. M. Prof. XaturrJ
John Campbell, A. M., ftoL Chemistry.
lion. J. IV. lnaLS*»™i!?lS'D^nhwor
Law.
XL W. IlriuncFYs, A. M., .k-‘i I*rof. IaUii
and Greek.
IkibEs Massie, A. L., Aes't Profiwsor Modern
Joseph B. Walker, Ass’t rroL Cliemistry,
and guide the press. It must maintain
a high religions tone—neither subsidzed
by wealth or power nor pervertied by
ambition to partisan and political purpo
ses. It shonld aim steadily at conserving
the connectionnlism of the* church, and
bo committed to trustworthy and compe
tent men who love the wholejcknrch too
well to put in peril he* unity and peace.
Wo should hail with rapture the day that
saw a first-class religious and literary
newspaper in every Methodist family,
and our standard works in every library.
There is, allow us to add, pressing
need of greater facilities for procuring
onr standard literatnre onih o Pacific SIopo
Onr church has suffered greatly from the
dim cultyof obtaining even a hymn book
and discipline. It, in your wisdom,' any
relief can be afforded, a great want will
be supplied. We congratulate you npon
the ability and fidelity of those to whom
tlm journalism of tho church lias been
entrusted during the post f our years/ and
especially npon tho pfeergy, ability and
success of agent and of the editor of the
Publishing House. They deserve the
higher c iumendation. The prosperous
condition of the publishing interests un
der control of tno Generaf Conference is
matter of special gratification, and of
high import to the futnro development of
the church,
Soon after the last session of your body
the bishops proceeded to carry into effect
the plan adopted for the religious benefit
of onr colored members. The effort met
with the approval and concurrenco of * nnnm
many of them, notwithstanding the pre
judices which were attempt**!—to success
fully in many instances—to lie instilled
into their minds against ns. A great
number of them still retain thc r attach
ment to the chnrch and ministry tliat had
in the past bestowed so much attention
and labor npon their religious instruction
and thought whose instrumentality they
had been enlightened am i converted.—
Still, it is true, that many thus disposed
have been alienated from our communion
by political and. ecclesiastic influences.
*la conformity to the wish of the last
General Conference, we have organized
and presided over AnnnaL Conferences,
composed exc lusively of colored members
have formed forty-five districts, with cir
cuits and stations, in all of which, with a
few exceptions ia which white prcacheis
have volunteered to act as supplies, our
colored brethren are preforming tho du
ties of presiding elders and pastors.—
Tho principal fieids of these operations
oxtends through portions of Georgia,
•For tho present, the instruction in English U
divided among the Frofeseors of Moral Fhiloeo-
' Histoiy, with the
_ _, ire Uiachi
tho Professors of Chemistrv and Natural I
opr-
X—AraUrmlc Course.
The Student selects his own course of study,
under tbo advice of his Parents or of the Facul
ty. Tho several Schools are arranged m to ad
mit of a complete course of study in Uhj follow
ing directions:
1 Department of Arts, t o which Is attached
tho Degree of Badielor of Arte.
2 Department of N *
Bachelor of Science.
3 Department of Philosophy, with tho Degree
of Bachelor of Philoeophv.
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CONSISTING IN PART OF
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Of every description. Gents’, Youths’ a ml Children*
READY-MADE CLOTHING, "
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mm® &
In urt'fit vrmetj. Notion,.!»Ukinds. SaMio,»n.l llritUt*,itwwtnl.
China, Crockery & Glassware, assorted. r
Genuine Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Guns, Pis
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WATCHES ANB JEWELRY,
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The Degree of Master of Arts is conferred on I *hp fedics is mrt^nlarlr IntlfiA
Students who hare completed the course of oight I rtylnvl d.
of the Schools, and havo taken tho higlicst dis- j
tlnction in seven of these.
attractive, entirely new in stylos and designs, to which Ih* At font inn n
1 Dopartmcnt of Civil Engineering, with the
Diploma of Civil Engineer.
i Department of Mining Engineering, with
the Di]uoma of Mining Engineer.
3 Department of Law and Equity, with the
Degree of Bachelor of Law.
. propoeed still further to extend the prac
tical ami Bcientifle Departments in the dirociion
of
. \ Mechanical Engineering. 3 Applied Chcm-
f* ry. 8 AgricnHnre. 4 Coin mere*-.
3- Preparatory Department.
arse embraces th
—ithemslics and Er
tho regular College classes.
4 — Stndeut u ISuslneu College.
In tliis School, lViunansliip, Book-keeping, i
Account«i Ac., are taught under tbo autlionty of
Spcelnl PHvUc.pt amt Honor*
As special inducements to diligence, three
Gokl Medal* and lira Honorary Scbolaxaliips,the j
latter covering tuition and College fees, are an
nually awarded.
Three Masters of Arts are annually appointed I
as “ResidentMasters,** with valuable privileges
and emoluments.
Tho College educates, free of charge, all can
didates for the Ministry, properly recommended.
It appoints, to free hcnolarehips twenty-five
yonng men intending to make Journalism their
profession, it gives a long credit to meritorious
yonng men without means.
The next session opens on the 16th September,
and closes on the 26th June.
ecessiur expenses need not exceed 132.1 per
nm. For further information address
J. M. LEECH, Clerk of Faculty,
sept 11 tw till jnne. Lexington, Va.
COTTON STATES
Life Insurance Company.
HOME OFFICE. HICOI, Oa.
Chartered bv State of Georgia.
CAPITAL, $500.000!
LAWNS AND PRINTS
WE DEFY COMPETITION !
rest variety, all of which will Ki
Sold for Cash
H. L.
Ouable teams, aiid to which the atUoitioa of, pimhaurs is cpj&l. w*
FRENCH & DOSS SHERLING
respective friends i.
Arc still with the house, aud take this occasion to return thanks to thei.
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' “ wmm.
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The Sign of
Aamcicrs. March 28,1370.
the BIG SHOE.
M. HEYMAN & BRO.
Ri Ti
Tennessee, Kentucky Mississippi, Arkan
sas, Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina
ami Florida; and is widening by applica
tions for the organization of new confer-
pared to aid the common enterprises of euces. The colored preachers have con-
tho church. We feel well assured that i ducted themselves, bothin their anmuil
money expended on this field will yield conferences and in tlio cxei ciso of their
a harvest os hns ever been gath- j pastoral duties, so astowiu t he confidence
cred from such sowing.
and co-operation of those of their white
#hc Hfimk-ed ‘ihm&mt. JJeffe
Deposited with the authorities of the State
Georgia for the protection of policy holders.
Policies upon all the various plans of insnranco
leaned.
A Loan of 50 per Cent.
Of the premium given when desired.
All Policies Xon-Porfeltable.
OFFERS T<^fffi?rUBMC AX,AEQE AND WELI, AFg?ft$§3%XOCK OF
Spring and Summer Goods
AT GOLD PRICES!
Prints .10 to loo. cask; I Frencli Organdies,30 to oOc. casli.
Printed Laims. 15 to 25c. cash. | Bleached Homespuns, 10 to 20e.
DRESS GOODS,
1 * -• .t •- ■ . »£ue*; - hoi / a
t : In -^rcat variety at very low price?. A largri nsaortiucntrofT jx
CLOTHING, GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS,
Hats, Boots, Shoes;
All of which will bo sold at remarkably low prices for cash.
mnT244lm
1L T. BYRD,
•id door worth side Lamar &V; Americas, Ga.
T.L. CLARKE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
PBESXOW, GR0R0IA
Avrfl Ul
Dr. W. D. COOPER,
/kFFEBS his profeasiona] services to the citi-
V zens of Amcrkva and surrounding country,
lfefera to Dr. Goo. F. Cooper. Oflico—Corner
of Old Hotel. unr2-lr
Rcaelcnce at Mr. Thoa. Hartokla, College HjlL
T\K M. D. McLEOD, Ameri-
1J cub. Ga—Diaeaeea of the Eye and Ear
treated. Chronic diseases ol Women
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to suggest that excessive legislation
too common in all deliberate bodies.
Laws and tisages, generally understood
and approved, shonld not bo changed
hastily; or, if change*! at all only from a
conviction of greater utility of the change.
Nor is it prudent to alter even a recent
enactment until it is practically demon-
• st rated to lxi necessary to do. This cau-
; tion wo wonld respectfully apply to the
. i regulations under which lav representa-
j tion lias been introduced. Would it not
l bo judicious to learn by experience what
' modifications, if any, may bo necessary,
rat her than risk the success of tbo system
by hasty attempts to improve it ?
Tho efficiency of the Chnrch of Okrist
must result from His gifts and grace,
and the general Conference can reason
ably expect to do bnt little to increase it
by merely prudential means, except as
these tend to increase its spiritual life.
It is yonr first dnty, therefore, to ascertain
the real condition of the church in this
respect, in order to correct what may lie
wrong, and supply what may bo needed
for this great work. Your attention Is
earnestly invited to a careful examina
tion into its spiritual stato, and of the
menus and measures likely to contribute
to this, its highest, most vital interest.
Without intending n disparaging com
parison between the piety of the present
days of Methodism, we fed it right to
say that we are deficient as to several
The rnbject of education is one of gen- j brethren who have become !>eflt acquaint-
-v i —■'— importance, and i ed with tlieir deportment. It Is our pui-
rmiot iMirini *.*• pose, unless otherwise advised by yonr
body, to call a General Conference, to be
kolue
which were formerly regarded as
aide and tests of Methodist piety. We
allude, especially, to the neglect of cIafs
and prayer-meetings; of farting and ab- _ r _ T ._.
stinenoe; of family and secret prayer, and tlieir soul
Christian can feel indifferent to it View
ed either in its intellectual, moral or re
ligious aspects, it rises into grand pro
portions and is invested with powerful
influence. Tho impolicy of multiplying
colleges under the patronage of annual
conferences must be evident to those
who are acquainted with the present con
dition of many of those already in exis
tence. In wielding aright ‘this great
agency, thoro must bo more foresight,
and concentration of effort and liberality.
Let those institutions to which we aro al
ready committed be encouraged with the
increased effort to endow and sustain
them. Let n higher grado of scholar
ship be estimated in'them, and tlio most
earnest spirit of religion he cultivated by
officers and students. If there lie those
which cannot sustaiu the rank of collo-
giate establishments, they mnst l»o con
tent with a lower position.
The proper training of young ministers
is a matter of high and acknowledged
importance. How this may lie l»cst and
soonest accomplislicd will claim vonr
most thoughtful consideration. * We
commend the subject to vour earnest
attention.
Tho inadequate support fnrniahed, in
many parts of the Connection, to the
preacher regularly engaged in the postor-
al work, and the consequences which
“If 1 1, . thl,s e*>l be not remedial
will not foil to bo noticed by yon. \V<
must DHlMtnnto am
most pnpetnnte on itinerant ministry,
separated to tlio holy office; and conse-
erated to the care of souls; with nil of
tune and thonght and energy deroted to
1 and appropnate work. Bnt
holden next winter, for the nnvpose of
organizing them into an entirely separate
church, and thus onabliL(^ them to be
come tlieir own guides and governors.
The suggestion of district meetings, or
iginating nt the hist session of the Gen
eral Conference, has been practically
adopted, under the sanction of the An
nual Conferences with signal benefit to
the cause of religion. At these meetings
tho lay representatives to the Annual
Conferences have been elected; the lead
ing minds of the Church, lay as well os
clerical, have been brought together, im
pressed and moved with new zea*, the
bishops as far as they could find the op
portunity to attend, have had new and
important fields of influence opened to
them, and the results have l*ccn of great
vidnotonll the prominent interests of
the church, spiritual as well as econom
ical.
In conclusion deer brethren, we pray
earnestly that the plentiful enrichment of
the “spirit of power and love and of
sound mind,” may rest npon* you in all
the deliberations and dec isions ol the
present session—the _ first of the kind in
the annals of Methodism. Gould we take
yon np tho shining mount of vision, and
show yon np the vast and grand future
before tho Methodist Episcopal Church
Sooth; the sublime possibilities which
await development in the agon to come, and
which, as their condition, ask for un
swerving fidelity -to Christ and the sol
emn* trust he has placed in yonr hands
for tho world, yon wonld not need no
loftier inducement to the pntient, reso-
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