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Newnan, Peter A. Heard. Newman and Fiat Shoals mission, to be sup plied by C Bush. v Palmetto and Grantville, Jas T Lowe. Franklin circuit and colored charge, T J Embry. Houston mission, to be supplied bv J C Wright. f Carrollton circuit, W C Dunlap, one to be supplied. ( Carrollton mission, to be supplied. Harralson circuit, to be supplied by M D Norton. G J Pearce Ag't A M B Society, and Presi dent LaG range Female College. Atlanta District, II J Adams, P E. Atlanta f Wesley Chapel, W P Harrison, j W J Scott. j City mission, Jas B Payne, W P l Pattillo. Trinity, Wm M Crumley, I N Craven, sup’y. Atlanta Circuit, W J Wardlaw. Decatur, W A Dodge. Covington and Oxford circuit, Jos J Single ton, W C Maloy, M W Arnold, sup’y, Yellow lliver circuit, Wm A Florence, A Gray. Monroe, W II Evans. Alpharetta, J Ft Gaines. ( Marietta, W F Cook. ( Acworth, to be supplied. Powder Springs, C Trussell, A J Deavours, sup’y. Lawrenceville circuit, John M Lowrey. -Josiah Lewis, jr, Professor in Emory Col lege. Griffin District, Geo C Clarke, P E. Griffin, R W Bigham. Zebulon, F B Davies, II A Scale, sup’y. Pike circuit and mission, Morgan Beliah. Thomaston and colored charge, J V> T Rey nolds. Barnesville circuit and colored charge 'Wes ley F Smith. Fayetteville circuit, Robert Stripling, one to be supplied. McDonough and colored charge, -John M Bright. Jonesboro, G T Embry. Culloden and colored charge, M II White. Campbellton circuit and Sandtown mission, Jas Jones. W A Rogers, President Griffin Female Col lege. I Millergevili.e District, J'no C Sim mons, P E. Milledgeville, W P Pledger. Eatogtou, J W Hinton. Putnam circuit, Jno W Knight, Rob’t R Johnson. Monticello and colored charge, Daniel Kel sey. Clinton, Wesley P Arnold. Jackson, W 0 Rowland. Liberty Hill circuit, to be supplied by -I R Smith. Forsyth station, J T Payne. Forsyth circuit, W G Allen. Savannah District, Walter Knox, P E | Trinity, 11 J Corley. Savannah \ Isle of Hope and City Mission, ) Alex M Wynn. ( Mariner’s Church, C J Oliver. Springfield, D 11 McWilliams. Sylvania, J M Stokes. Bethel and colored charge, Thos A Pharr, t Waynesboro, Jas M Austin. -j Habersham, Bethany and Burke colored charge, T B Lanier. Louisville ct., F F Reynolds. Concord colored charge, H D Murphy. Hinesville, John E Sentell. Bryan, W B Mcllan. Darien and Mclntosh, Samuel A “Clarke, f Reidsville circuit, L B Payne, W F Con ■] ley, sup’y. mission, BEL Timmons. Statesboro, to be supplied by W H Rogers. Macon District, D D Cox, P. E. Macon, Mulberry street, Jos S Key, J W Burke. “ First street, W F Robisan. Macon circuit, J Blakely Smith. Jeffersonville circuit, W S Baker. Irwinton and Gordon circuit,N DMorehouse. Saudersville, J D Anthony, one to be sup plied. Sandersville colored charge, to be supplied by S Beall. Gibson circuit, Wesley Lane. Dublin circuit, C A Moore. Jacksonville circuit, to be supplied by W D Bussey. Mt Yernon circuit, W M C Conley. Swainesboro circuit, L P Neese. E II Myers, editor of Southern Christian Advocate. Jno M Bonnell, President W F College. Columbus District, R B Lester, P. E. i St Luke’s, J E Evans. Columbus . Gerard and W esley chapel mis ( sion, J R Littlejohn. “ St Paul’s, J 0 A Clark. Muscogee circuit, W W Oslin. Upatoy mission, W r \V T Tidwell. Butler circuit and colored charge, G L W Anthony. Talbotton and colored charge, Robert W Dixon. Talbot circuit, C A Fulwood. t Hamilton, A J Dean. • Harris colored charge, to be supplied by ( F W Brannon. Lanier circuit, Wyatt Brooks. Ellaville, R F Williamson. Lumpkin District, L J Davies, I*. E. Lumpkin and Green Hill, G W Yarbrough. Cuthbert and Georgetown, J 0 A Cook. Randolph, Jamison Scaife, one to be sup plied. Ft Gaines, Benjamin J Baldwin. Stewart, J T Turner, one to be supplied. Buena Vista, Jas T Ainsworth, Y F Tignor, supernumerary. Cusseta, to be supplied by Wesley Hanson. Weston, D O’Driscoll. Dawson, T T Christian. Americus District, C R Jewett, P. E. Americus, Geo G N 3lacDonnell, J P Dun can, sup’y. Bethel, W M D Bond. Magnolia Springs, B F Breedlove. Oglethorpe and Montezuma, to be supplied. Fort Valley circuit, E A II McGehee. Perry station E P Birch. Ilaynesville circuit, J M Marshall. Vienna circuit, W T M Watts. Ilawkinsville mission, J J Morgan. J W Traywick sup’y. Isabella circuit, W T McMichael. Starkeville circuit Geo ‘Bright. Sara’l Anthony, agt Sunday sehoolSociety in South Georgia Conference Bainbridge District. Oclocknee mission, Jno W Simmons. Camilla circuit. J B Wardlaw. Newton and Colquit station, T B Ilarben. Quitman District. Movin circuit, P C Harris. Grooversville circuit, Jas Harris. Brunswick District, Jno W Turner, P.E- Transfers: B Arbogast to Ilolston Confer ence, and President of Martha Washington College ; Ii M Sanders and W S Turner, to Mobile Conference ; A T Mann, to Mem-> phis Conference and stationed at Wesley chapel in Memphis; L R Redding trans ferred to Mississippi. MOBILE CONFERENCE. The Mobile Conference held its sessiou Nov. 21-28, in Enterprise, Miss. Bishop Wightman presided. This was his first Conference, and the vote of the members at its close attested the ability, dignity, and courtesy with which he presided, and which proved the wisdom of the General Confer ence in placing him in the important and responsible office wh : ch he fills. The ordi nation sermon preached by him was a mag nificent deliverance cf the gospel message. The Conference was favored with the pres ence of Dr. Garland, President of the Ala bama State University, the editors of the New Orleans Christian Advocate and Jack sou Methodist, the Secretary of the Domes tic Board of Missions, the Agent of the American Bible Society, (the Rev. S. P. Richardson,) and the Fraternal Messenger of the Mississippi Conference of the Metho dist Protestant Church, (the Rev. Elisha J. Taylor,) and others. These brethren be loved by their pulpit and platform efforts, and in other ways, added greatly to the in terest of the occasion. There was a good attendance of the members, though several were absent in consequence of age, affliction, and other hinderances—e. g., Messrs.. Gar rett, Levert, Wadsworth, McDaniel, and others, among whom was Dr Dorman, who, for so many years has been the able Secreta ry of the Conference. Since his return from Europe, the Doctor has had something like paralysis, from which, however, at the last advices, he is recovering. We hope he may live many years yet, to labor for the Church. Beautiful tributes, prepared by Dr. Neely, to the memory of three deceased members, Messrs. E. Baldwin, W. C. Harris, and A. J. Crawford, wero placed ou record by the Conference; as also appropriate resolutions on the death of two of the lay members of the Joint Board of Finance, Messrs. Baker and Goodman. The absence of these be loved and lamented brethren was keeuly felt. The presentation of Bishop Soule’s cane— made of a tea plant from China, mounted with gold from California—thus represent ing two of the great outposts of our connec tion —and a seal of office, bearing the sugs gestive motto, “Christo f.t Eccleshe, yv\ m. w. ’’ to the new Bishop, by the elders elect who were ordained on Sunday— made a pleasant episode in the proceedings. The Conference recognized the compliment of the venerable senior Bishop, in thus honoring its President, by a suitable resolu tion. The Conference organized an auxiliary Board of Domestic Missions, with a Consti tution similar to that of other Conferences, and adopted, substantially, the plan for Dis trict meetings originated by the Holston Conference. The -Missionary meeting on Saturday night, addressed by the Bishop and Dr. McFerrin, and closing with a prompt and liberal contribution, was very pleasant. The vote on the change of the name of the Church was, ayes 21, noes 4(3; on lay representation, ayes 88, noes 30. Some apprehended that Enterprise, being a small place, and having been burned by the Federals, would not be able to entertain the Conference. But this wa3 a great mis take. The noblest hospitality was mani fested toward all in attendance, lay and clerical, by all the citizens, without regard to class or sect. The next Conference is to beheld in Marion, Ala.-Aus/t ville Christian Advocate. Davenport Female College- • Mr. Editor : —-The commencement exer cises of the Davenport Female Colllege, sit uated in this place, came off Nov. 10th, 11th, and 12th. Every thing passed off very pleasantly. The commencement sermon was preached by Rev. A. G. Stacy, a mem ber of the S. C. Conference and one of the former presidents of the College. The ser mon was quite appropriate. The doctrine of the text was well set forth, and a strong appeal was made upon the young to devote themselves to the service of God. The con cert came off Monday evening the 11th. It was conducted by Prof. L. F. Whitaker and was universally regarded as a great success Prof. Whitaker has devoted his life to teaching music, and the College is deemed quite fortunate in having his services in this department. He will continue at his post during the next session and it is hoped, will become permanently identified with the College. The walls of the Chapel were beautifully ornamented with the oil-paint- SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE. ings of the young ladies of the painting class, taught by Miss Sallie Rankin, who is re garded as an excellent teacher in this de partment. The commencement exercises proper came off on Tuesday morning the 12th, when five young ladies, after reading very creditable compositions, were graduated. The different exercises of the occasion were attended by a large and appreciative audi ence. The friends of the Institution are highly gratified at the success which it has had during the past year and are more hope ful for the future prosperity of the College than they have ever been. It will remain under the management of Rev. J. R. Grif fith, assisted by a competent board of teach ers, and its next session will begin January 15th, 1807. Samuel A. Weber. Lenoir, N. C., Dec. 3 d, 1860. Union Point Academy. Mr. Editor: —Please give me space in your columns to briefly speak of the advan tages which Union Point Academy affords to parents and guardians having children and wards to educate. After the 7th day of January next, it will be under the guidance of Capt. Robt. B. Smith and Thomas R. Thornton, Esq. These gentlemen in addition to their fine scholarship have had several years of suc cessful experience in teaching. Their method of teaching is practical; and no course of study will be adopted by them that is not eminently so. Messrs. Smith and Thornton propose to take young boys and girls and give them a thorough training for College. Instrumen tal music and French are also taught by a competent teacher. Vocal music is an every day exercise of the school. Parents and guardians will have every assurance that both the moral and mental training of their children and wards will be inferior to none received elsewhere. The moral and religious influence of the school and vicinity will be excellent; whilst Union Point, in point of accessibility and health is unsurpassed in Middle Georgia. Board may be obtained in highly res pectable families on moderate terms; as compared with the rates charged elsewhere —and the rates of tuition will be reasonable. An Old Teacher. The Journal of the Late General Con ference. He have on hand about two thousand copies of this very important and interesting Church publication. A work of this kind is always heavy to a publisher, however necessary it may be to the public ; and we therefore take this method of calling the attention of the Church to it Not only should every preacher, travelling and local, purchase a copy of the Journal, but every Methodist family should have it. In or der to close out at once all we have, we offer them at fifty cents per copy. To any person who will enclose us this amount we will send a copy by mail To any preacher who will order 12 copies, the usual discount tfill be given. A. H. Redfobd, Agent. flrfos of % Congress. Congress is busy trying to find new methods of oppression for the The North will, we hope, be satisfied when they have turned it into a wilderness, as they are trying to do.— Here are some of their measures. In the Senate Mr. Trumbull has reported fa vorably from the Judiciary Committee, the bill of the House to repeal the amnesty power of the President, and asked its immediate considera tion. Mr. Hendrix objected, and it goes over. Mr. Wilson gave notice that he would call up next week the joint resolution to disband and prohibit military organizations in the rebel States. The bill for negro suffrage in the District was taken up. The question was upon the amend ment of Mr. Cowan to strike out the word male so as to grant the suffrage to both sexes. Mr. An thony advocated the amendment. Mr. Williams spoke iu favor of the bill, and against Mr. Co wan’s amendment. In the House, there is a propositio* that the next Congress shall meet on the adjournment of this, in effect making the Session perpetual. Other acts of legislation look to perpetuating Radical power, and preventing any .Southern State easting a Tote in the next Presidential election. From Washington. Washington, Dec. 7. In the case of the Fe nian convicts in Canada, who are sentenced to be executed on the loth inst., whose applica tion for new trials was refused, the Secretary of State has thought prorer to ask an explanation of the present purposes of the Canadian authori ties. lu reply, Sir Frederick Bruce writes that the sentences will not, be carried into effect on that day. but will be reserved lor further con sideration. The Republican Senators to-day held a cau cus at which they agreed to urge the passage of the bills for the admission of Nebraska and Colorado into the Union. The Radical Congres sional delegation of both those territories are now here. Dee. I).—The friends of Ooloruda and Nebras ka are making zealous < Hurts for the admission of those two new States iuto the Union. Sum ner and several other Senators continue to op pose the measure for the reason that their res pective constitutions exclude black men, though few in number, from the elective franchise. The Public Debt. Washington, Dec. 7.—The official statement of the public debt, on December Ist, shows the debt, bearing coin interest, to be $1,371,068,- ‘t rw" ; 591.80; debt, bearing currency interest, $857,- 672,890; debt, bearing no interest, $433,698,- 598 93. The national debt, not presented for payment, amounts to $22,605,794.72. Total debt, $2,684,995,875.44. Amount of coin in the Treasury, $95,108,816.15. Currency, $40,195,- 821.07. FOREIGN* NEWS. (by tiie cable.) London, Dec. s.—The London Times in an editorial of this morning,.fully agrees with the policy of the President of the United States, as set forth in his annual message to Congress.— It frankly declares that the Alabama claims ought to be settled promptly and amicably. It expresses deep regret that the whole matter was not compromised,-and thus disposed ol at a much earlier date than the present. The London Times says it has no d.mbt that Maximilian has abdicated, and looks forward to the intervention of the Washington Government as the next step—that intervention will be pop ular instead of unpopular, and cheap instead of costly. Americans will enter the country as friends, and they will hunt its enemies down, and thus render civilization possible, and trans form that community into a civi ized one.— They will have this advantage, too, they will seem less like invaders than their predecessors; and this will preserve the name and form of the Mexican Republic, and probably leave native Mexicans at its ostensible rule. London, Dec. 6.—Two more regiments of troops and a company of engineers have been ordered to leave immediately for Ireland.— Board of Admirals have ordered three iron clads of the Home Fleet to sail for the Irish coast. Dublin, Ireland, Dec. 6.—Frequent arrests of Fenians continue to be made by the Govern ment officers, who arc unceasing in their vigi lance and prompt in taking action in all sus pected cases. The Governor of the City Prison here, has telegraphed to London, asking to have a military guard assigned him. Paris, Dec. 6.—The Representatives of the United States Government have commenced a legal action in the civil courts against several parties in France, who furnished ships and ma terial of war to the Southern Confederacy dur ing the late war in the United States. London , Dec. 7.—A rumor is circulating here and on the Continent, that the Czar of Russia invited France and England to take some meas ures by which the three Governments may ar rive at a mutual understanding in regard to af fairs in the Island of Candia. Dublin, Dec. 7.—The purposes and proceed ings of Fenians in this Island monopolize the attention of the Irish Govenment. The Grand Lodge of Orangemen held a meeting and issued an earnest call for all members of their order to support the Government in its endeavors to keep the peace. Cardinal Cullen has is sued a Pastoral urging the Irish people to obe dience to law and avoidance of all secret socie ties. Arrests still continue to be made, and more artillery will leave for Ireland soon. Paris, Dec. 7.—-It is said that France will send a note couched in strong terms to the Gov ernment at Athens to put a stop to its intrigues in the East, especially in the Island of Candia. A rumor is curient that Moustier will soon resign his position in the Cabinet of the Empe ror. London, Dec. B.—The Fenian troubles in Ire land are evidently assuming still more alarming proportions, as it is reported that in addition to troops already dispatched to that island, two cavalry regiments have been ordered to leave immediately for the scene of disturbance. Paris , Dec. B.—The La France (newspaper) this morning asserts that Maximilian has tele, graphed to some of the physicians attending on Empress Carlotta to meet him at Gibraltar by the middle of December. St. Petersburg, Dec. 9-—An Imperial Ukase has been issued declaring all relations of Russia with the Pope of Rome abrogated and annulled, and annulling special laws of the Empire which haveffleretofore been made in accordance with such relations. London, Dec. 9.—The Egyptian Council has passed an address eulogizing officials of the Vic eroy of Egypt for their zeal, courage, and abili ty in subduing the Candian revolution. Dis patches from Candia state that the Cretans are submitting to the power of the Turks, all means of further resistance having been exhausted.— The report that the Cretans bad blown up a Convent garrisoned by Turkish troops is con firmed, but loss of'life among the Turks was small. Manchester, Dec 10.—The Examiner follows the Times, and calls for an early and satisfac tory settlement of the Alabama claims. It be lieves that the popular voice is strongly in favor of amicable adjustment. Dublin, Dec. 10.—The # llerald’s Dublin cor respondent chronicles the serious aspect which the Fenian agitation maintained in Ireland. On the 28th of November, the English Government offered a reward of £5,000 for the body of James Stephens-dead or alive. Paris, Dec. 10.—It is again rumored that the French Minister of Finance will soon resign. A serious difficulty is apprehended in Rome since the withdrawal of the French troops. It is said that preparatioes are being made by the authorities to meet the worst. London, Dec. 10 The Times, in an editorial this morning, says that the Fenians have been fairly checkmated, and that it would be madness on their part to attempt rebellion. Paris, Dee. 10 —The departure of the French fleet of war vessels and transports for V era Cruz is now said to be fixed for next week. The ves sels are fully manned and provisioned, and aie expected to reach their destination about the middle of January. This morning the French troops evacuated Castle St. Angelo. The French flag was run down and Pontifical colors hoisted. The 29tlP regiment has left for France. The Pope will stay at Cirita Vecchia ten days From Mexico. Washington, Dec. 10.—The U. S Consul at 3 era Cruz reports to the State Department that Maximilian was to have left Orizaba on the 28th ult.. for the City of Mexico, and that the U. S. Mission was likely to be regarded in 'a friendly manner by the trench. Transports are daily expected at \ era Cruz to carry the French troops away. The Austrian and Belgian forces are to remain in Mexico. He also states that the clergy and a large portion of the most in fluential citizens of Mexico have ottered to raise tor Maximilian it he will remain at the ! ead of the Government, and the latest ac counts from the Emperor are to the effect, that he has accepted the terms offered. Everything quiet at, Vera Ciuz A cable dispatch from Minister Bigelow to Mr. Seward says that the French Government had informed him in writ ing that all the French troops would leave Mex ico in the montu of March, 1867. Foreign Markets, Liverpool, Dec. 12—noon.—The Cotton mar ket opens active, with a prospect of a days sale of 16,000 bales. Middling Uplands have advanced $ penny per pound, closing at fully llAd. London , Dec. 12, Noon.—Consols are unchang ed at 88. J for money Ex-dividend. The follow ing are the opening quotations for American se curities ; Erie shares 47R Illinois Central 77A; U. S. 5 20s 71. Domestic Markets. Augusta, Dec. 12.—Sales of Cotton to day 634 bales, Middlings at 31c. Charleston, Dec. 12—Cotton market strong sales to-day GOO b iles at 31@31Ac. Savannah, Dec. 12th.—Colton advanced Jc, a few sales at 31 Jc. Chicago, Dec. 12.—Flour shade firmer, with better inquiry; for sj ring extras, white winter, 12 75@13 00; spring extra, 10 00@10 50, common do , 8 2509 00; spring suoerfine, 6 76 @7 60; Wheat—No. 1 closed at 2 02|; No. 2 do at 1 78; Corn closed at lc better; Oats steady 39 040; Rye firmer, $203: Mess Pork, 25@50 higher, closing firmer at 18 25. St. Louis, Dec. 12.—Flour, 8 50@9 50 for infeviorgrades; 12 00014 00 for higher grades, Wheat stiff; spring 195; fall 260; Corn easier mixed do 95; old white do 980100; Oatsliighe and excited at 69074; Rye 90©92; Hay 17 04 @2O 00; Mess Pork better at 20 50@20 57. Cincinnati, Dec. 12.—Flour more saleable at 9 00@9 50 for spring superfine, and 10 00@10 60 for spring extra; Wheat more active and without advance; Mess Pork firm, sales at 20; Lard firm at 12; Hogs firm, sales at Gl,@6jgross, Cotton 31c, but sellers generally holding out of market. a New York, Dec. 12, M.—Money easy at 6; Five-twenties—’62 Coupons 107£; Five-twen ties—’64 Coupons 106; Five-t wenties—’6s Cou pons 106new issue 1081; Ten forties—Cou pons 99f; Seven-thirties—first IGSJ; Seven thirties—second 105]; Missouri Sixes 90; Ex change 9g; Sight 10]; Stock market strong; Gold 137 g. Flour quiet and without decided change; receipts 13 004 barrels. Wheat mar ket dull; receipts 76,161 bushels; Corn quiet— Western mixed* $1.09 in store; receipts 82,500 bushels; Rye steady ; t Oats scarcely so firm; Pork firm, new mess $21@21 50; old S2O 50; Lard unchanged, in barrels Cotton l@,2c. better and more active; sales 4,100 bales Middling Uplands BL]@3s. Groceries dull.— Naval stores firm. Turpentine 65@ 66. Rosin $4 80@10. Freights to Liverpool firm. New Orleans, Dec. 11.—Cotton active and ad vanced; sales of 10,000 bales; Low Middlings 29]@30]c; Sugar drooping, Fair 9|c; Molasses dull, Fair 50c; Tobacco dull and unchanged; Flour, Super $11; Corn, mixed sl, white $1 10; Oats 75c; Pork dull, mess 23@25c; Bacon Shoulders 12]c, Ribbed Sides 13£c, Clear 15c; Lard 12@134c; Sterling 49@49£c; New York sight ]c discount. Gold $1.37i@l 37J. South Ga. Conference, Macon District. FIRST ROUND. Macon, Mulberry street, January, 5, 6 ; Ma con, First street, Januaiy, 12, 13; Jefferson ville ct., at Jeffersonville, January, 19, 20 ; San dersville ct., at New ch. January, 26, 27 ; Ma con ct., at Doles, February, 2,3; Irwinton and Gordon ct., at Poplar Spring, February, 9, 10; Gibson ct., at Walden, February, 16, 17; Swainsboro ct., at Kbenezer, February, 23, 24; Dublin ct., at Mason’s Bridge, March, 2,3; Jack sonville ct., at Mt. Carmel, March, 9, 10; Mt. Vernon ct., at Salem, March, 16, 17. D. D. Cox, P. E. Columbus District. FIRST BOUND. Hamilton, at Prospect, Jan. 12, 13; Talbot ton, Jan, 19, 20; Columbus, St. Paul’s, Jan. 26,. 27; Muscogee, at Clowers, Feb. 2,3 ; Butler, at Carsonville, Feb. 9, 10; EUaville, at Ellaville, Feb. 16,17; Lanier, at Bethel, Feb 28,24; Talbot, at Providence, March 2, 3; Upatoi Mis sion, at Midway, March ’9, 10; Columbus, Gi rard and Wesley Chapel Mission, March 16, 17. The District Stewards Meet ing will be held in connection with tjie appointment at St. Luke. Robt. B. Lesteb. Savannah Dist., First Quarterly Meetings. Darien and Mclntosh Miss, Darien, Dec 29, 30; Savannah, Trinity, Jan 5,6, 1807; Spring field ct, place unknown, Jan 12, 13; Waynesboro ct. Old Church, Jan 19, 20 ; Louisville ct, Louis ville, Jan 26, 27 ; Sylvania ct, Sylvania, Feb 2,3; Bethel ct, Bethel, Feb 9, 10; Statesboro ct, New Hope, Feb 16, 17; Bryan ct, Liberty Chapel, Feb 23, 24; Reidsville ct, Smyrna. March 2,3 ; Hinesville ct, Wesley Chapel, March 9, 10. The official members are specially invited to be present. Come, brethren, let us begin in the right spirit. "W. Knox. .' decl4-3w 5