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tr PAYABLE ALWAYS IK ADVANCE-^ Professional Cards. 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. SOLD AT ANTE-WAR PRICES, CONSISTING IN PART OF STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS. Of every description. Gents’, Youths’ a ml Children* READY-MADE CLOTHING, " Made to Order and Warranted the Best mm® & In urt'fit vrmetj. Notion,.!»Ukinds. SaMio,»n.l llritUt*,itwwtnl. China, Crockery & Glassware, assorted. r Genuine Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Guns, Pis tols and Pocket Cutlery- WATCHES ANB JEWELRY, • 5 ?i ' Amlin tayt, everytlUpg yon may want. Thestu^kof- ^ .i ; tof Science, with (he Degree u • DRESS 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, $500.000! LAWNS AND PRINTS WE DEFY COMPETITION ! rest variety, all of which will Ki Sold for Cash H. L. Ouable teams, aiid to which the atUoitioa of, pimhaurs is cpj&l. w* FRENCH & DOSS SHERLING respective friends i. Arc still with the house, aud take this occasion to return thanks to thei. KpratSSlT C,nM ' 8 "''' a ^ntinnancc, assuring all • that the interest of purchasers will ' “ wmm. .. Bi-iug the pioltoof this house/ Bcmcmbcr to look for - • ' — • • * The Sign of Aamcicrs. March 28,1370. the BIG SHOE. M. HEYMAN & BRO. Ri Ti Tennessee, Kentucky Mississippi, Arkan sas, Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina ami Florida; and is widening by applica tions for the organization of new confer- pared to aid the common enterprises of euces. The colored preachers have con- tho church. We feel well assured that i ducted themselves, bothin their anmuil money expended on this field will yield conferences and in tlio cxei ciso of their a harvest os hns ever been gath- j pastoral duties, so astowiu t he confidence cred from such sowing. and co-operation of those of their white #hc Hfimk-ed ‘ihm&mt. JJeffe Deposited with the authorities of the State Georgia for the protection of policy holders. Policies upon all the various plans of insnranco leaned. A Loan of 50 per Cent. Of the premium given when desired. All Policies Xon-Porfeltable. OFFERS T<^fffi?rUBMC AX,AEQE AND WELI, AFg?ft$§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 and Children made a specialty. Prolapsus, An- tt veraion and Retroraraion cured by mechanical * —e guaranteed in four months. Paby. a, Spinal and Nervous Disease* cured - 1 ' AMY.ff 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- r NO RESTRICTIONS AS TO RESIDENCE OR TRAVEL, i HOME COMPANY, WITH ITS Capital and Investments *AT HOME. It appeals 4o those win* desire to avail them- io "ire it Tho tirao has arrived when cwrv thoughtful man is dispoeed to make this wise * provision for those dependent on his life. This Company proposes to give all the advan tages which are offered by forrtgu institutions ol like character, with the opportunity nl keening tho vast sums in our own midst/which are an nually sent abroad. Paopla of tho Cotton States, Poster Heme Enterprise. 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