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To My Wife.
<)n the Twentieth Anniversary of Our
Marriage.
Ity REV. JOSEPHUS ANDERSON, D.D.
Just twenty years ago, to-day,
Wc stood up side by side,
And reverently the man of God
Made you :ny happy bride.
Oar hearts with love were all aglow,
Our handwere Joined for weal or woe,
Just twenty years ago!
That dry seems but a3 yesterday,
When friends and kindred came,
To hear the vows that made us one,
And stc you take my name.
And blear, ns, as In stage-coach alow,
We braved December’s falling snow,
Jnst twenty years ago!
Your honored parents tenderly
Looked after us and smiled,
And mine received you at their home,
As their own darling child.
Alas! but one remains, you know,
Os those who fondly loved U3 so,
Jnst twenty years ago!
Five times our heavenly Father’s hand
Has placed within our arms,
A precious treasure for oar hearts —
An infant’s winning charms;
But thrice, as parents, bending low,
We’ve felt the sad, bereaving blow,
Since twenty years ago!
Change after change has come, my love,
The nights have oft been dark,
And clouds have hid the strrs from us,
While temperts tossed our bark;
But more the sunny days, you know,
When God has made our cup o’erflow,
Since twenty years ago!
The darkest hours were ne’er so dark,
Bat that some light appeared,
The changes never half so bad
As we had often feared ;
And every winter’s sleet and snow
Has given place to spring’.- bright glow,
Since twenty years ago.
To-day we lift onr hearts, my dear,
To Him who made us one,
And gratefully adore the name
Os God, our Shield and Sun,
To whom, for more than now we know —
For all of wedded life, we owe,
Since twenty years ago.
And in His strength we start anew —
The vows are on us stilt;
Our love burns on a steady flame
Undimmed by good or ill;
And each shall calm the other’s fears,
Aud wipe away the falling tears
Th. ougb all our coming years.
The years to come may be bnt few,
And swift time's sliver wing,
Bat what can death to me or you,
Os gloom or terror bring ?
Since in our Father’s house above
Oar bonis shall live, my precious dove,
Unending years of love !
In sweetest union may we live,
In Christian triumph die,
And meet again with endless joy,
In love’s sweet home on high,
Where wo our babes shall meet anil know,
Who passed to that celestial shore,
Since twenty years ago!
Jacksonville, Fla., December 10, 1871.
HisceHans.
In tbe Dark.
There come seasons of darkness in all our
lives. Who has not known them? Times
when there are neither sun, nor moon, nor
ntars in the sky, and wo Btand still in feur or
grope onward in trembling uncertainty.
A few years ago, there fell upon my life
one of these seasons, in which I could see
neither to the right hand nor to the left. A
terror of darkness was upon me.
One night I lay awake, thinking, think
ing until my brain grew wild with uncer
tainty. I could not see even a step in ad
vance, aud feared to move onward lest with
the next footfall I should plunge into hope
less ruin. Very strongly was I tempted to
turn aside from the way in which I was
going—a way reason aud conscience ap
proved as right; but something held me
back. Agaiu and again I took up and con
sidcred tbe difficulties of my situation, look
ing to the right hand and the left for ways
of extrication; now resolving to go in this
direction, and now in that; yet always held
away from resolve by inner convictions of
right and duty, that grow clear at the mo
incut when I was ready to give up my hold
on integrity.
So the hours went heavy-footed until past
midnight. My little daughter was sleeping
in the crib beside my bed. But now she
began to move uneasily, aud presently her
timid voice broke faintly on the still air.
“Papal papa!” shocalled.
“ What is it, and tiling?” I asked.
“Oa, papa! It is darkl Take Nellie’s
ha d?”
I readied out my hand and took her tiny
one in my own, clasping it firmly. A Bigh
of relief came up from her little heart. All
her loneliness and fear were gone, and in a
few moments she was sound asleep again.
“Oh, my Father in Heaven!” I cried, in
a sadden, almost wild outburst of feeling,
“it is dark, very dark. Take mv hand!”
A great peace fell upon me. The terror
of darkness was gone. “Keep hold of my
hand, oh, my Father!” I prayed fervently;
“and though I should bo called to walk
through the valley and the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil. Let not my feet wander
to the right or to the left.”
“ Sleep, that knits up the raveled sleeve
of care,” fell softly on my eyelids, and
morning broke with scarce a seeming inter
val of time.
I felt calm and strong The day was to
be one of severe trial. A dark oloud of un
certainty rested over it. But I was resolved
to walk steadily through its trials and its
pains, holding tightly the hand of my
Father.
Oh! is not the Lord better to us, if we
will trust Him. than all our fears? There
came fierce HSBaults upon my integrity. I
was lured by golden promises—I was threat
ened with disaster and disgrace, but mv
hand lay in the firm, clasp of One who stick
oth oloser than a brother, and who is strong
to save.
In my rectitude I found safety. Had I
swerved, I would have gone down to hope
less ruin. Even my tempters, who had
hoped to gain through my defections from
honor, bore witness to my integrity. And
now having escaped the perils of this diffi
cult and dangerous pass, a goodly land
opened to view, aud I found possessions
therein, which are held in peace and honor
unto this day. But the highest and dear
est of all my possessions is mine integrity,
which, bnt for the hand of my Father
grasped in darkness, I should have lost.—
Ai thur's Home Magazine.
What is Thine Age 1
“Father,” said a Persian monarch to the
old man. who, according to Oriental usage,
bowed before the sovereign’s throne, “pray
be seated; I cannot receive homage from
one b nt with years, whose head is white
with tho frost of ago.”
“And now, father,” said the monarch,
wlion the old man had taken the proffered
seat, “ tell me thine age; how many of the
sun’s revolutions hast thou counted?”
“Sire,” answered the old man, “I am
but four years.”
“What!” interrupted the king, “searest
thou not to answer me falsely, or dost thou
jest on the very brink of the tomb?”
“I speak not falsely, sire,” replied the
aged man, “neither would I offer a foolish
jest ou a subject so solemn. Eighty long
years have I wasted in folly and sinful
pleasures, and in amassing wealth, none of
which I can take with me when I leave this
world. Four only have I spent in doiDg
good to my fellowmen; and shall I count
those years that have been utterly wasted?
Are they not worse than blank, and is not
that portion only worthy to be reckoned as
a part of my life, which has answered life’s
best end?” ,
A Guys Discharged. —An old lady living
just outside of Kandy Hook was somewhat
surprised a few days since, on going to her
kitchen, to find it in possession of one of
those ornaments of society, a professional
“tramp ” He accosted her with “Good
morning, granny! You don’t know who I
suj. nor what I want, nor whore lam going. ”
“Yes, I d<>,” replied the old lady, after tak
ing a good look at him over her specs, “ you
aro old Bill Gann; yon are half-cocked;
yon want to beg cider, and yon are going to
the devil. Ana no w get off of my premises. ”
Saying which, she charged upon him with
an old-fashioned fire-shovel. She says if a
Gunn never went off “ half-cocked ” before,
that one did.
True Dignity.
Lofty ends give dignity to the lowest
offices. It is, for instance, an honest, but
yon would not call it an honorable occupa
tion, to pull an oar ; yet, if that oar dips in
a yeasty* sea, to impel the life-boat over
mountains waves and through the roaring
breakers, he who has stripped for the ven
ture, and, breaking away from weeping wife
and praying mother and clinging children,
has bravely thrown himself into the boat to
pull-to yonder wreck, and pluck his drown
ing brothers from the jaws of death, pre
sents, as from time to time we catch a
glimpse of him on the crest of the foaming
billow, a spectacle of grandeur whicli would
withdraw our eyes from the presence of a
queen surrounded with all the blaze and
glittering pomp of a royalty.
Take another illustration, drawn from
yet humbler life. Some years ago, on a
winter morning, two children were found
frozen to death. They were sisters. The
elder child had tho younger seated iu her
lap, closely folded within her lifeless arms
She had stripped her own thinly-clad form
to protect its feeble life, and, to warm the
icy fingers, hud tenderly placed its little
hands in her own bosom ; and pitying men
and weeping women did stand and gaze on
the two dead creatures, as, with glassy eyes
and stiffened forms, they reclined upon the
snow wreath—the days of their wandering
and mourning ended, and heaven’s own
pure snow no purer than that true sister’s
love. They were orphuns ; houseless, home
less beggars. But not ou that account, had
I been there to gaze on that touching group,
would I have shed one tear the less, or felt
the less deeply that it was a display of true
love and of human nature iu its least fallen
aspect, which deserved to be embalmed iu
poetry, and sculptured iu costly marble.
Yes, aud however humbler the Christian’s
walk, or mean his occupation, it matters
not. He who lives for the glory of God,
has an end in view which lends dignity to
the man and his life. . . . Live, then,
looking unto Jesus live for nothing
less and nothing lower than God’s glory ;
and these ends will lend grandeur to your
life, aud shed a holy, heavenly lustre on
your station, however humble it may be.
Dr. Guthrie.
A Story of a Graveyard.
A correspondent of Notts and Queries
writes: Iu the churchyard of Tewin, Herts,
is a remarkable ash tree growing out of the
tomb of Lady Anne Grimstone, nee Tufton,
daughter of Lady Thanet, who died iu 1713.
The tradition is that, being doubtful of a
future state, she expressed a wish or prayer
that if there were a future state, a tree
might grow out of her heart What foun
dation is there for this tradition? The edi
tor adds: Oddly enough, the following para
graph, extracted fr..m the Spiritual Times
(December 23d, 1865), bearing on the same
subject, reached us simultaneously with the
above. To use the words of our correspon
dent, Mr. Axcn, “ Can any one elucidate
this marvelous legend?” No reference is
made in Clutterbuck’s “ Histories aud An
tiquities of tho County of Hertford:” “An
Atheist’s Prophecy Fulfilled. The church
yard of TeWen, in Hertfordshire, is a spot
of some interest to the curious, from the
fact of its being the resting-place of the
mortal remains of Lady Anne Grimstone
The ‘ old wife’s tale ’ of the neighborhood
is to the effect that the said Lady Anne
Grimstone was an Atheist, without the
shadow of belief in the Deity; and that so
firm was her belief in the non-existence of
God, that at her death-bed her last words
were to the effect that, if God existed, seven
elm trees would grow out of her tombstone.
Whether such words were used, aud in such
a manner, it is impossible to determine;
but, whether the tale be correct or not,
seven elm trees huve sprung up through
the solid tomb, and have broken away the
solid masonry in all directions, making the
reading of the inscription a difficult and al
most impossible feat. The iron railings
that surrounded tbe monument are iu many
places firmly imbedded in tho trunks of the
trees. The numerous names carved in all
available parts of the trunks attest the nuui
ber of visitors curiosity has drawn to the
spot. Tho trees are each distinct and sepa
rate, and notwithstanding the strangeness
of the locality, appears to thrive well. Many
suppositions to account for their growth
have been started, but some are of so im
probable a nature, that the country people
still cling to their favorite old story of Lady
Anno’s atheism.”
The Old-Fashioned Mother.
Thank God ! some of ns have an old-fash
ioned mother. Not a woman of the period,
enameled and painted, with her great chig
non, her curls and bustle; whose white
jeweled hands never have felt the clasp of
baby fingers; but a dear, old fashioned,
sweet-voiced mother, with eyes in whose
clear depths the love light shone, and brown
hair, threaded with silver, lying smooth
upon her faded cheek. Those dear hands
worn with toil, gently guarded our tottering
steps in childhood, and smoothed our pil
low iu sickness ; even miohiug out to us iu
yearning tenderness, when her sweet spirit
was baptized in the pearly spray of the river.
Blessed is the memory of an old-fashion
ed mother. It floats to ns now, like the beau
tiful perfume of some woodland blossoms.
The musio of other voices may be lost, but
the entrancing memory of hers will echo in
our souls forever. Other faces will fade
away and be forgotten, but hers will shine
on until the light from heaven’s portals shall
glorify our own. When in the fitful pauses
of busy lifo our feet wander back to the old
homestead, and crossiug the well-worn
threshold, stand once more in the low,
quaint room, so hallowed by her presence,
how the feeling of childish innocence and
dependence comes over us, and we kneel
down in the molten sunshine, streaming
through the|western window-just where long
years ago we knelt by our mother’s knee,
lisping “Our Father.” How many times
waen the tempter lures us on has the mem
ory of those sacred hours, that mother’s
words, her faith and prayers, saved us from
plunging iuto the deep abyss of sin ! Years
have filled great drifts between her and us,
but they have not hidden from our sight
the glory of her pure, unselfish love.
Attention to Little Things.
Attention to very little things must be ob
served, if one would render home pleasant.
Suppose the routine of housekeeping, or
the drudgery of it, if you have that to attend
to, is tedious. We should look upon it as
our work or duty to try to perform it to tbe
best of our ability. A successful perform
ance of the most irksome task will render it
almost pleasant. In my opiuiou, it is not
necessary to have the nicest china in order
to enjoy washing dishes, that worst of all
housework.
When I fiast commenced housekeeping,
the lamp chimneys were my especial dread,
though I knew how much their being bright
and elean added to the cheerfulness of the
home evenmg.
My husband was very sensitive about this
one thing. I wanted to please him, but so
disliked cleaning the chimneys that I often
tried to persuade myself that they did not
need it this time ; but when lighted at night
I saw my mistake. Then, instead of blam
ing me, my good husband would take them
off and clean them himself. This aunoyed
me; I felt reproved, and determind to put
my dislike out of the question, and have
clean chimneys every day.
On my sittiing room wall hangs an illumi
nated text; “Serve the Lord with glad
ness.” How often I glance at it, and think
that, in the cheerful performance of little
duties, irksome in themselves, I am serving
the Lord. Nothing should be looked upon
as a small matter which tends to render
homo cheerful and pleasant.— Hearth and
Home.
A Little Hf.eotne.— It ist bn seldom that
the beautiful deeds of unselfish childhood
find a place in our daily newspapers. Records
of patriotism, of philanthropy, of variety
and of crime are heralded with elaborate
carefulness. Quite recently tho Providence
Journal reported a touching incident of a
little girl, only eleven years of age, who ap
plied to the superintendent of a Rhode Is
land cotton mill for work. She pleaded for
employment that she might aid her sick
father. She had bee .in the mill bnt a few
days when her hand was caught in the ma
chinery and so severely injured ns to lose
several of her fingers. On being released
by the stopping of the machinery, instead
of indulging in cries, the little heroine
eagerly asked, “Will this Btop my working
for my sick lather ?”
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.
&pken.
A Christmas Carol.
BY OLD HUMPHREY.
I sing the coming of the Lord;
Then listen to my lay—
Though thrice six hundred years have fled
Since that eventful day.
The Bon of God, the Lord of life,
How wondrons are His ways !
Oh ! for a harp of thousand strings,
To sound abroad His praise.
CHORUS.
Oh! for a harp of thousand strings,
• To sound abroad His praise,
He came not as a mighty king,
With pomp, and power, and drtad,
With a rich and glorious diadem,
Bright sparkling on His head,
lie came unknown, unheralded
By the mighty of the earth;
And the shouting million-throated throng
Were silent at His birth.
Oh! for a harp, ete.
No downy couch nor room of slate,
With tapestry fair bespread,
Were His—a stable was His home,
And a manger was His bed.
But hark, how cheerfnl was the lay,
How rapturous was the sound,
When “ Glory be to God ” was sung
By angel hosts around 1
Oh! for a harp, ete.
Tho star was bright that led aright
The wise men to the place.
Where love and pe >ce were lighting tip
The holy Infant’s face.
They worshipp’d Him, and freely gave
Their gifts—a rich display
Os spices rare and glittering gold.
And then went on their way.
Oh! for a harp, etc.
How passing strange, to leave the seat
Os heaven’s eternal throne,
And hosts of glittering seraphim.
For guilty man alone!
The Son of God the Lord of life,
How wondrons are bis ways!
Oh! for a harp of thousand s’rlng?.
To sound abroad His praise.
Oh! for a harp, etc.
A brighter beam was spread around
Than glory’a flickering flood,
When meek and mild, the holy Child
In Jud-h’s temple stood.
From lips of eloqu- nee and love
The truth resistles- broke;
And learned doctors listening stood,
Astonish’d when He spoke.-
Oh! for a harp, etc.
With water and the Holy Ghost
Biptised—renouncing pride—
To Israel He became a guard,
A glory, and a guide.
He led them as a shepherd leads
His flock in pastures free;
And lived a life us love to man,
And suffer'd ou the tree.
Oh ! for a harp, ete.
And did He bow His sacred head,
Aud die a death of shame ?
Let men and angel’s magnify
And bless His holy uame.
Oh! let us live in peace and love.
Ant cast away our pride,
And crucify our sins afiesh,
As He was crucified.
Oh I for a harp, ete.
lie rose again; then let us rise
From sin, and Christ adore,
And dwell in peace with all mankind,
And t> mpt tbe Lord no more.
The Son of G"d, the Lord of life,
How wondrons are His ways!
Oh ! for a harp of thousand strings,
To sound abroad His praise.
Oh ! for a harp of thousand strings,
To Bound abroad His praise.
Aunt Betsey’s Children.
BY DB. NEWTON.
Some time ago, a lady in London was
trying to get a girl to nelp her in doing
housework. Her name was Mrs. Levy. One
day, while walking in the street, she met
a friend and asked her if she knew of any
good girl that she could get. Said her
friend :
“ Why don’t you get one of Aunt Betsey’s
children ?”
“ Aunt Betsey’s children ? Pray, who is
Annt Betsey ?”
“She is an old Scotch woman who lives
in Bird’s Alley. She adopts poor, homeless,
motherless, children ; teaches them, takes
care of them, gets them into good habits,
and then puts them out in good places. I
have had one of her children for a good
while, and she is the best girl I ever had.”
“That is very singular,” said Mrs. L.
“ This woman must be a curiosity. I would
like to see her for her own sake. I’ll go.”
The next day, Mrs. Levy went to Bird's
Alley to find Aunt Betsey’s home. As soon
as she entered it, she saw a large, tidy-look
ing room. The floor was as clean as hands
could make it. She saw eight or nine girls,
from three years old to fifteen. They were
all busy. Some of the oldest were ironing
clothes; others wore sewing or knitting ;
and the youngest were twisting up slips of
paper to make lamp-lighters.
While she was looking at thorn, an elderly
Scotch woman came in. She wore a plain
gingham drees, with a white apron, and a
. large, broad-frilled cap. She made a cour
tesy to the lady, and her face lighted up
with a smile that made it look quite beauti
ful.
“I am looking fora girl, my friend,” said
Mrs. Levy, “and your home has been rec
ommended to me as a good place to get
one. Are these your own children ?”
“ Oh 1 no, ma’am, I’m not so rich as that.
But let me see : there’s Lizzie she’s been
here long enough for a recommend. She’s
a strong, hearty girl, ma’am, and never will
trouble yon with any mean, low ways.
Come here, Lizzie. Now look in her face,
ma’am. That’s how I choose my children.”
“Then are none of them yours ?”
“ Never had one in my life, ma’am,” said
Aunt Betsey, with a smile.
“ You are paid, then, for taking care of
these children, and providing them with a
home ?”
“ Not a stivei’, ma’am. Who’s to pay me ?
They are all poor orphans ; not one of them
has a father or mother, except me, and I
am both to them, they think,” she said, as
she looked around affectionately at them.
“ Sometimes I feel half sorry that I took
the wee things ; but what could I do ?
They’d honest parents as was taken off with
heavy sickness, and I couldn’t see them left
to suffer. I’ll do all I can. I’ve putthirty
one into good places. ”
“What!” cried Mrs. Levy. “Do you
mean to say that you have taken care of and
provided for thirty-one children, besides
those that are hero now ?”
“ Yes’m, and the Lord’s blessed me to do
it with my own hands for more than fifteen
years back. I’ve never wanted, neither
have they ; and whether its knack in me or
goodness in them, I don’t know, but they’ll
all mind me, that they will, ma’am, with lift
ing up a finger.”
What a beautiful sheltering cloud Aunt
Betsey was ! She was working for Jesus,
all nlone in that little alley, while nobody in
the busy world knew what she was doing.
But God knew it all. Without husband < r
childreu of her own, without any church or
committee to help her, without any means
but what she earned with her own hands,
she had been a bright, sheltering cloud to
thirty-one poor children, besides the eight
or nine then in her house. She had clothed
them, and fed them, and taught them the
best she knew how, and then had found
good homes for them where they could be
useful and happy.
The example of this good woman shows
us what it is to be a Christian, and how
those who love Jesus can make themselves
useful. They can praise God, as the clouds
do, by giving pleasant shade or shelter.— S.
S. World.
©Mtag.
Mrs. Sarah A. Gaither, wife of Dr. Henry
Gaither, died In Oxford, Ga., on 13th Oct., at the
age of CO years.
The writer ha3 known the subject of this brief
memoir for 45 years past, when in her mild and
placid young womanhood, she gave her hand and
her heart to the talented, enterprising and inde
fatigable partner of her earthly fortunes, upon
whose laudible aspirations for professional dis
tinction, accompanied by a careful and frugal
management of her comfortable resources, united
with her own, she might safely rely for that share
of respectability and success which faithful wo
man claims and deserves in the good name and
the prosperity of a manly and prudent hußband.
From her very girlhood the milder and softer traits
of character which distinguish and adorn her amia
ble sex, were prominently apparent in her social
Intercourse. Always retiring, modest and quiet
—Bhe neither sought nor effected display—never
was controlled by the tyranny of fashion, nor
coveted the plaudets of empty minds over the
guady decorations of the mantuamaker or milli
ner. Bhe shown only in the retirement of the do
mestic circle—her little kingdom—where all her
energies and affections were devoted to meet the
claims of conjugal and maternal duty. Amid
these comparatively secluded and monotonous
details of household duties, relieved by occasional
social intercourse ; and for 44 years a pretentious
less but sincere and pious member of tho Metho
dist Episcopal Church, through all its straggles
and all its triumphs in the South—she passed her
harmless, guileless and exemplary life, and in the
light and support of the snblime faith and hope
of the gospel, resignedly and peacefully left her
home and her loved ones on earth to await a hap
pier reunion in the habitations of the just. For
the last two years previous to her death, she had
been the suffering victim of paralysis Repeated
attacks wasted her energies and gradually ex
hausted her vital forces; bnt patiently and un
complainingly she submitted to the indications of
the divine will, until the grateful mandate came—
“lt is enough. Come up higher.” Her now
venerable husband still healthfully survives, and
although the warm, motherly heart of the child
ren's old homestead, beats there no more, and they
are nearly all separately provided for,—having
their own farms and firesides—one affectionate
and last daughter still remains to comfort the
heart and cheer the lonely home of her devoted
father. May the whole family be gathered when
the angel reapers come, and their old and intimate
friend—the humble writer—be permitted by di
vine goodniss, and surrounded by his own re
deemed, to shout with them and all the saints,
the “ Harvest home,” In the heaven of rest.
A. Means.
Mrs. Charlotte Hays was born in North Caro
lina, Nov. 2>ith, 1789. When about two weeks .
old she was deprived, by death, of her mother. '
Shortly after this, her father, Capt. John Orr, re
moved to South Carolina, and settled in Pendle
ton Dist., (now Anderson) near Ebeuezer Church,
where the grew up to womanhood, and on 19th
Jan,, 1809, was happily married to Mr. Thomas
Hays.
In 1810, she embraced religion and joined the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Ebenezer. In 18:47,
she. came with her husband to Georgia, and bft
tled In DeEalb co., where, In 1831, her husband
died, leaving her in charge ofa family of eight child
ren—seven daughters and one son—aud also,
her father-in-law and mother-in-law, both of whom
were almost helplets, and were on her bands for
many years. Thus bereft and oppressed with
care and anxiety, she cast her burden on the
Lord who cared for her. She leaned not unto
her owu understanding, bnt In all her ways ac
knowledged Him, and He directed her paths. By
the bleßsing of heaven she succeeded in providing
well for her family, and in training her children
for usefulness, happiness and heaven. Grandma
Hays (as we ail familiarly called her) was a woman
of precious memory—one possessed of a rare com
bination of excellencies. Iu her Christian char
»acter were beautifully blended all of the fruits of
Holy Spirit, and the examble of her pure, godly
life, is a legacy left to her children and grand
children that is beyond all price. Love was the
reigning principle of her heart and life. 11l will
towards a fellow being found no resting place in
her breast—no word of detraction was permitted
to escape her lips. Such was the power of her
Christian life, that all who, in any way, became
connected with her family, were brought under
its Influence, fell into line and followed her in the
way to heaven. She attended upon all the ordi
nances of God’s House, contributed liberally of
her means to the support of the gospel and its
institutions, was a regular subscriber to the
Southern Christian Advocate, and found in them
all, the means of a continued growth in grace.
While on a visit in Gordon co., at her daughter’s,
(widow of Rev. Daniel Groover, deceased) she
was stricken down by disease, which terminated
in her death. During her last sickness she de
rived much pleasure from hearing sung some old
familiar hymns, such as “Children of the Heaven
ly King," etc. On 20th Sept., 1871, she entered
into her eternal rest, in the eighty-second year of
her age, leaving behind four daughters, and more
than fifty grand children to mourn her departure.
8. J. Bet.i.ah.
Preamble and resolutions adopted by North
Georgia Conference at Its late session in relation
to the sudden death of
Benjamin L. Harper, Lay-Delegate. Our be
loved brother, Benjamin L. narper, a lay-delegate
to this Conference, from the Griffin District, has
gone to the grave On Saturday night last, he
was present at the Anniversary of the Missionary
Society of the Conference, and after patiently list
ening to the reports and addresses made on that
occasion, he promptly exhibited his desire for the
spread of the Gospel and the salvation of hia race,
by quietly coming forward and depositing his
money in the Missionary Treasury. This was al
most his last act in this life.
Brother Harper was about sixty-five years of age,
and was an acceptable and faithful member of our
Church from his youth to the time of his death.
He had been honored by his fellow-citizens with
a seat in the General Assembly of the State, and
by his Churcli with the positions of Steward,
Class leader and Delegate to this Conference.
He was stricken down suddenly within less
than four hours after lie left the church. It is
understood that he died of the disease of the
heart, and we sincerely hope and earnestly believe
that our much beloved brother lias but exchanged
the trials and sorrows of earth for the ineffable
jops of immortality in heaven. He was true and
faithful in all the relations of life, and of him it
may be truthfully said that he walked uprightly,
worked righteousness, and spake the truth in his
heart. In view of the inscrutable dispensation of
Providence, that has so suddenly taken our brother
from amongst ns, this Conference does resolve,
Ist. That we deeply deplore the death of onr
brother, and tender to his family and kindred our
Heartfelt sympathy in this, their sad bereavement,
praying that He who tempereth the wind to the
6horn iamb, may keep and protect, and guide,
and finally save every one of them.
fid. That in the death of brother Harper, the
community in which he lived, has lost a good,
true, upright and useful citizen, the Churcli of
which he was a communicant has been -deprived
of a faithful member, and an active, efficient stew
ard, wbo devoted his time and his money to build
up the Chnrch In the vicinity where he lived.
Bd. That the Secretary of this Conference do
fnrnlsh the family of onr deceased brother with a
copy of this preamble and these resolutions, and
that they be placed on the minutes with the me
moirs of the deceased traveling preachers.
Geo. N. Lester, of Com. on Memoirs.
William W. Tirpixs was bom in Washington
co., Ga., Bept. fid, 1796, and died in Tatnail co.,
Nov. 11th, 1871.
He leaves an aged wife and 8 children, 48 grand
children, and 18 great-grand-chlldren, to mourn
his loss. He joined the Methodist Episcopal
Chnrch, South, in 1816, in which he lived a con
sistent member nntil death removed him to the
Church above. He was perhaps as good a type of
old Methodism as we had. lVith him his religion
was first—everything was made to yield to the
service of God. He was married in 1816. He
then erected a family altar, and for 55 years he
kept the fire burning. He was a friend to his
Church, and his honse for many years has been a
home for the weary itinerant preacher, for he was
always glad to see the preachers in family, to
Join him in prayers, and praises to God. If he
committed an error, it originated in an hver-anx
iety to nlways be upon the side of right Asa
husband, he was unremiting in his kindness and
love. Asa father, he was affectionate and indul
gent. Asa friend, he was sincere and unwaver
ing. His sufferings were great, of 5 years dura
tion, and all the time he was expecting the mes
senger, yet he murmured not, for he was recon
ciled to his Master. The writer visited him a few
days before his death, and snrg, prayed and talked
with him about the better land, and it was re
freshing to hear him express his strong confidence
in Jesus. He said, “my trust is in him alone."
The day he died quite a number of his relatives
were present, ne then like Jacob, blessed them
all, and turned his face to the wall, and without a
struggle or a groan, he fell asleep in Jesus. Thus
passed away one of the best members of the
Reidsville circuit. Still we weep not as those who
have no hope; for our loss is his eternal gain.
May his relatives all follow his example, and at
last make an unbroken family in the Church tri
umphant, D. G. Pope.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, daughter of William
and Elizabeth Butler, was born in Lexington
Dist., S. C., August 27th, 1813, and died at the
residence of her daughter in Quitman co., Ga.,
Oct. 16th, 1871.
She joined the Luthern Churcli in 1850, was a
faithful member until the Church la her commu
nity was broken up. In 1846 she joined the Metho
dist Church and was a faithful and exemplary
member as long as ahe lived. She was one of the
best women I ever knew. She exhorted her child
ren not to grieve after her, but to meet her in
heaven. The Lord bless and save them all.
J. R. Owen.
Bro. Geo. N. A. Honnadv was born in Jones
co., on 13th May, 1840, and died 11th Oct.,
1871, in Bntler co., Ala.
He was confined to bis room and bed about
twelve months, and suffered much with that fatal
disease, consumption; but the grace of God sup
ported him, and he looked to God for aid in his
trying hour, and died in the Christian faith, a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. He leaves a very excellent wife and one
child to mourn their loss. B. L. Selman.
CHARLESTON ADVERTISEMENTS,
ETIWAN FERTILIZERS.
Three very Superior Articles are oilered by the Sul
phuric Acid and Superphosphate Company of
Charleston, S. C., viz:
ETIWAN GUANO—Price $55 per ton, if paid
on or before the Ist of April next, and SBO per ton
payable Ist November, 1572, without interest.
ETIWAN CROP FOOD—Price S4O per ton, if
paid on or before the Ist of April next, s4sperton,
payable Ist November, 1872, without interest.
ETIWAN DISSOLVED BONF.-Price $35 per
ton, if paid on or before the Ist of April next, S4O
per ton, payable Ist November, 1872, without
interest.
WM. C. BEE & CO.
General Agents,
dec 20-2m| Charleston, S. C.
SOLUBLE
PACIFIC GUANO.
PRICE, sls CASH, WITH USUAL ADVANCE
FOR TIME.
Experience in the use of this gu
ano for the past six years In this State for
Cotton and Corn, has so far established its char
acter for excellence as to render comment unnec
essary.
In accordance with the established policy of the
Company to furnish the best Concentrated Fertil
izer at the lowest cost to consumers, this Guano
is put into market this season at the above re
duced price, which the Company is enabled to do
by reason of its large facilities and the reduced
cost of manufacture.
The supplies put into market this season are, as
heretofore, prepared under the personal superin
tendence of Dr. St. Juliau Ravenel, Chemist of
the Company, at Charleston, S. C., hence planters
may rest assured that Its quality and composition
is precisely the same as that heretofore sold.
At the present low.urlee, every acre planted can
be fertilized with 200 ponuds Guano at a cost not
exceeding the present value of 30 pounds of cot
ton, while experience has shown tbat under fa
vorable condition of season and cultivation, the
crop is increased by the application from two to
three-fold the natural capacity of the soil, hence
under no condition could its "application full to
compensate for the outlay.
Apply to J. N. ROBSON.
Agent Pacific Gnano Company,
Nos. e 8 East Bay and 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf,
Charleston, S. C.
JOHN S. RF.F.BE A CO , General Agents.
declS-Smt
PACIFIC GUANO COMPANY’S
COMPOUND
ACID PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
FOR COMPOSTING WITH COTTON SEED.
PRICK. $25 CASH, WITH USUAL ADVANCE
FOR TIME.
This article is prf.paied under the
superintendence of Dr. ST. SULIAN RAVE
NEL, expressly for Composting with Cotton
Seed.
It was introduced by this Company two years
ago, and its use has fully attested its value." 200
to 250 pounds of this article per acre, properly
composted with the same weight of cotton seed,
furnishes the planter with a Feriilizer of the high
est excellence at the smallest cost. A Compost
prepared with this article, as by printed directions
furnished, contains all the elements of fertility
that can enter into a First Claes Fertilizer, while
its economy must commend its liberal use to
planters. For supplies and printed directions, for
Composting, apply to J. N. ROBSON,
Aeent Pacific Guano Company,
Nos. 08 East Bay and 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf,
Charleston, 8. 0.
JOHN S RF.ESF. A CO., General Agents.
decl3-Bmt
A. B. MULLIGAN,
COTTON FACTOR
CHARLESTON, S. C.
oct 4-1 yl
George W. Williams & Cos.
Merchants and bankers, hayne
. Street, Charleston, 8. (’.
Williams, Birnio & Cos.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, C 5 BF.AVKR
Street, and 20 Exchange Place, N. C.
Ceorge W. Williams & Cos.,
COTTON FACTORS, CHURCH-ST., Chaki.bb
ton. A O. Octs~tfui
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS,
SEWING MACHINES!
Sewing Machines! Sewing Machines!
5 15.00, 525.00.
sls. “THE OCTAGON”
For only $15.00. So simple it never gets out of
order.
TnF. BEST, CHEAP FAMILY SEWING MA
CHINE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Machine will Stitch, Hem, Fei.i,, Tuck,
Quilt, Cord, Bind, Braid and Embroider In a
superior manner It is acknowledged by the best
judges to stand entirely ABOVE AND BEYOND
any cheap machine ever produced before.
. yr You can cut every third stitch of this sew
ing, and then we will give you a machine if yon
can pull the cloth apart without tearing it.
$25. Tl»e “ITome Shuttle”
for only $25 00, This Machine uses two threads
and makes the lock stitch alike on both sides and
has tho celebrated unrivalled under feed. The
seams will neither rip nor ravel. This is the cheapest
reliable SHUTTLE MACHINE in the United
States, and the only practical low-priced, Lock
stitch Sewing Machine ever invented.
It will nEM, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Ream,
Tuck, Ruffle, Hemstitch, Gather nnd sew on
at the same time.
WARRANTED.
Every Machine warranted for five years.
Machine for Nothing!
Any peraon sending us an order for 5 “ OCTA
GONS” or 3 “HOME SHUTTLES” will be pre
sented with an “Octagon” as commission. Any
person sending an order for 5 “HOME SHUT
TLES” will be presented an extra “HOME SHUT
TLE” as commission.
HP” AGENTS WANTED. Libeialtcrms given
Agents Deductions ma.le to ministers of the
Gospel. Send a postage stamp for circulars and
samples of sewing. Address
REV. C. H. BERNHEIM,
octll-3m Gibsonville, Guilford Cos., N. C.
THE
MBNEELY BELL FOUNDBRY
WEST TROY, N. Y.,
ESTABLISHED by ANDREW MENEELY in 1826
Bells for churches, academies, fac
torles, etc., of which more have been made at
r,his establishment than at a! 1 other foundries in the
country combined One hundreds nd fifty unsolici
ted commendatory letters recelvedduriug the past
year. Written warranty given with every bell
Mounted with Conical Rotary Yoke (patented 1860
and 1868), the most recent aud desirable bel)
fixture in use. An illustrated catalogue sent free
ape application to
E. A. A G. E. MENEELY,
oct 21 lyt West Troy, N. Y
TROY BELLS.
OLD ESTABLISHED TROY BELL FOUNDRY,
TROY, N. Y. —(established 1852.) a large assort
ment of Church, Academy, Fire Alarm, and
other Bells, constantly on hand and made to or
der. Made of genuine Bell Metal (Copper aud
Tin.) Hung with Rotary Mountings, the best
and most durable ever used. All Bulls War
ranted Satisfactory.
HP”Large Illustrated Catalogue sent free upon
application to JONEB & CO., Troy, N. Y.
or, 109 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois,
may 24 —ly|
$l5O A MONTH! EMPLOYMENT!
Extra Inducements!
A premium HORSE and WAGON for Agents.
We desire to employ agents fora term of
seven years, to sell the Buckeye $20.00 Shuttle Sew
ing Machines. It makes astitch alike on Both sides,
and Is the best low priced, licensed machine in the
world. W. A. HENDERSON A CO., Cleveland,
Ohio, or St. Louis, Mo. mar 2$V-ly
POWER PLEDGED
Equal to any OVERSHOT, with
N. F. BURNHAM’S
NEW TURBIN JB.
HF" Illustrated, Descriptive Pamph
let sud Price List, for 1871, sent free
by N. F. BURNHAM, York, Penn’a.
ang. 9-6 ml
WATER
BRINLY PLOWS
BIS ’ 1 tUEi ri:sT is use.
Have taken over 850 Premiums at
_ Fairs throughout the South. Semi for
.. 3 IS NLer. illustrated Cataloguewith
J; 8 .. Price List,and certificates
o £2 “ of planters who use tfieiii.
E sol* MxxurACToaxas:
*=l MPt. BRINIVi MIL'S A HARDY,
S H Lsvisviux. Ks.
Aug3-Bmt
IF-A-LL 0-00 IDS
OUR STOCK OF
Foreigu aud Domestic Dry Goods
NOTIONS, ETC.,
Is now full and complete. We have the largest
and most varied stock we have ever exhibited to
the trade.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT PARTICULAR
LY ATTRACTIVE, AND PRICES LOW.
Our motto is
“Short Profits and Quick Sales.”
And we feel confident of giving satisfaction to all
who may favor us with their patronage.
V 6 respectfully Invite tho public to call and ex
amine our stock.
W. A. BANKS A SONS,
. _ ■*" Second st., Triangular Block,
oct ~>-3m Macon, Ga.
THE PREACHER S DIARY,
AND FORM BOOK,
Containing blank pages with printed headings,
and appropriately ruled for recording lists of
Official Members, Church Members, Friends,
Sermons Preached, Marriages, Funerals At
tended, Baptisms Administered, Pas
toral Visits, Subscriptions to Pe
riodicals, Memoranda,
etc., etc., ctc-Tcte.
23 MO SIZE, MOROCCO, TUCKS.
Specially designed for ministers of the
i'll. E. CHURCH,
To which is added the Marriage, Funeral and Bap
tismal Services as used by the Church; also, se
lections from Scripture for various occasions.
PRICE, 81, (Post paid.)
Address J. W. BURKE A CO.,
dec 20-tfJ Macon, Ga.
O “7PZ A MONTH—Expenses paid—Male
wO t Vor Female Agents—Horse nnd outfit
furnished. Address, Novelty Cos., Saco, Me.
nov 22-3mos]j
BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
TOM. WASH. SMITH,
ADVERTISING AGENT,
No. 7 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Md. (UpStairs.)
Is the authorized Agent for the Southern Chris
tian Advocate, In Baltimore.
Standard papers—Sectarian and Commercial.
We study onr patrons’ interest. octll-tf
FOE
COTTON, CORN,
AND
HIGH PRICED TOBACCO.
USE
HORNER’S
M AR V I,AM>
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AND
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July iy lyt Baltimore, Md.
TREES, PLANTS, BULBS
ANI)
FLOWERS.
My CATALOGUES now ready and mailed to
all applicants.
ROUT. J. HALLIDAY,
Florist and Seedsman,
BALTIMORE, MD.
OctlS-fim
CANFIELD, BRO. & CO.,
No. 229 Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md.
Desires to call attention to their large stock of
"Waltliam Watches.
These Watches have a repntallon fully establish
ed, and are sold at a less profit than any competing
Watches in the market.
We also keep a full stock of English and Swiss
Watches at moderate prices for quality.
DIAMOND*, RICH JEWELRY,
STKRI.IVU SILVER WARE,
TRIPLE HILVKR PLATED WARE,
FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES,
CLOCKS, BRONZES, VASES,
OPER \ GLASSES.
FANS aud FINE FANCY GOODS.
Orders have prompt attention.
Medals and Badges for Schools and Colleges.
Premiums for Agricultural Fairs. octll-ly
School Histories for Fall of 1871.
BLACKBURN & McDONALD’S
Grammar Scliool History, U. S.
240 pp. CLOTH $1.25.
ILLUSTRATED WITH 8 COLORED MAPS.
“The great desideratum in School books for
Southern Children is freedom from partisan preju
dice and political mlsrepresentatlone. This work
gives a jnst account of the late war. It records
facts, and withholds opinions. It tells the truth,
and fosters no bitterness. The style is good; the
sentences are brief and perspicuous; the arrange
ment new and attractive.” —Baltimore Episco
pal Methodist, May 27th.
The New School History of the U. S.,
(Formerly known as The Southern.)
510 pp. Cloth, $1.75.
Illustrated with Eight Colored Maps.
One or both of these books havo been adopted
by many of the best Western and Southern Pri
vate Schools, and by the Public Schools of Missis
sippi, Maryland and Louisville, Ky.
On receipt of $2 we will mall a copy of both for
examination. Fob Sale by all Booksellers.
WM. J. C. DULANY A CO., Publishers,
Angl6-ly Baltimore, Md.
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DEALERS IN
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turer of Wigs, Toupees, Braids, Curls, etc.
Every description of Ornamental Hair Work,
for Ladles and Gentlemen, constantly on hand and
made to order, at the shortest notice and moder
ate prices. For any of the above named articles,
or information concerning them,
Address J. HANEY,
141 W. Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md.
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It contains 243 fine Scripture Illustrations and
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The labor and learning of centuries arc gathered
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EDUCATIONAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
A TEACHER WANTED,
TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE ORNAMENTAL
Department of Griffin Female College. None
but an Artist need apply.
Address A. B. NILES,
dee 20 J Griffin, Ga.
SELECT SCHOOL.
THE UNDERSIGHEI) WILL OPEN A Select
School for Girls, in Midway, near Mllledge
vilie, ou January 10,1871. Tuition $5 per scholar
monthly, in advance. Board S2O. for further
particulars, address Mrs. S. P. MYRICK,
_ , Milledgevillc.
References: Judge I. L. Harris, Bishop Pearce
Cos). Wm. McKinley, E. 11. Myers, D. D , Rev C
W. Lane, O. L. Smith, D. D , Rev. K. C. Smith!
Prof. Darby, New York, Chancellor ldpecomb,
State University. dec 20-41|
FEMALE COLLEGE,
REIDVILLE, SPARTANBURG CO., 8. C.
Rev. TIIOS. WARD W HITE, President.
BOARD $125 00) Ten
TUITION (Including Ancient j
and Modem Languages,) 40 00 | Gan inter
MUSIC, 40 00 1 Months.
NO EXTRAS.
OPENS mil FEBRUAKY,
REIDVILLE is situated on the Air Lino Road
from New Orleans to New York—distantly
miles from Spartanburg, C. 11., and 20 from
Greenville. dec 20-tfJ
AUGUSTAFEMALE INSTITUTE,
AUGUSTA, GA.
rpHF. SECOND SESSION WILL.BF.GIN .1 AN.
X 2d, and continue thirteen weeks.
RATES OF TUITION :
Primary, $lO 00 per session.
Preparatory, 40 00 per session.
Academic,". 18 00 per session.
Classical, 24 00 per session.
Incidentals 1 00 per session.
Music on Piano 34 00 per session.
Children under twelve years... 20 00 per session.
Painting in Oils and Crayon, Wax-work, etc.,
at moderate prices.
Daily Lessons in Pencil Drawiug free of charge,
Calisthenics free of charge. No extra charge tor
French. Special attention paid to Elocution.
Tuition, half in advance, remainder close of ses
sion.
Ten or twelve young Indies accommodated with
board, at S2O 00 per mouth exclusive of washing
and lights
For farther particulars address the Principals
Misses Maggie C. and Josephine B. Jackson, No.
145 Greene st. Augusta, Gs.
References: Rev. 0. W. Key, Rev. Dr. Mann,
V. Richards * Bros, and Plumb A l.eltner, Au
gusta, Ga. ' dec 20-6t|
SPARTA
MALK & FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TIIOS. A. MURRAY, A. JW., Principal.
THE SPRING SESSION WILL BEGIN MON
day January 15,1872, and will close on Fri
day, June 28th.
TERMS:
* Tuition Per Session of Six Months.
Latin Greek and Mathematics S3O 00
English Branches 30 00
Primary Department 24 00
Music 86 00
Incidental Expenses 2 00
Use of Instrument 5 00
Board per Month 18 00
Board payable In advance. Tuition payable
quarterly in"advance.
French, German, Book-keeping, Painting and
Drawing at Professor’s charges.
Btudeuts, on entering, are considered as re
ceived for the remainder of the session.
The Principal refers to the following prominent
citizens of Sparta, whose sons and wards lie has
instructed:
Bishop George F. Pierce, Col. B. T. Harris, Dr.
E. M. Pendleton, Col. T. C. Turner, Judge Tlios.
I Little, and Rev. Josiah Lew is. dec 20-4 t
COKESBURY CONFERENCE SCHOOL
COKESBURY, 8. C., •
Re-opens ff.b. ist, isra. boys and
Young Men prepared for any college, or for
business.
Thorough instruction in ail departments.
Has long been a favorite Institution of the S.
C. Conference.
Tuition is moderate. Board in best families at
ten dollars a month, exclusive of washing and
lights. Location on the Greenville and Columbia
Railroad, in a henlthy, moral and intelligent com
munity. Apply for Circular to the rector,
d«'18-2mt Rev. GEO. F. ROUND, A. M.
WANTED.
A YOUNG LADY WHO GRADUATED WITH
the first honor at one of the best Colleges
iu Georgia, and afterward eontlnued a year in col
lege under a course of study, in order to thor
oughly qualify herself to teach, desires a situation
for 1872, either ns an assistant teacher iu some
high scliool, or as governess in n family. Diplo
ma shown and other reference given If desired.
Address, stating terms, B. C. C„
Care of J. W. Burke A Cos., Macon, Ga.
decl3-Bwt
TEACHERS! TEACHERS!!
CtUTIIBERT MALE INSTITUTE WILL BE
) opened the fifteenth day January next. A
good building will be commenced at once. One
for temporary use will bo secured and provided
with best style of school furniture. The people
of the city are united upon this school.
A live teacher who is willing, for first term, to
look to tho tuition for remuneration, is wanted to
take charge. Apply to
WM. D. KIDDOO, Pres’t Board Trustees,
declß 4wt Outhbert, Ga.
Carroll Masonic Institute,
CARROLLTON, GEORGIA.
Maj. JNO. M. RICHARDSON, Presidcut.
UNDER TnE PATRONAGE OF THE MA
SONIC Fraternity, and devoted to the co
education of the sexes. Location retired and
healthy ; board in private families cheap; tuition
at reasonable rates; instruction thorough and
practical.
Carrollton is easily reached from NewnaD, by
hack, on Mondays, 'Wednesdays and Fridays.
Spring Term, 1872, opens first Thursday in Feb
ruary.
References : Grand Master and Deputy Grand
Masters of Grand Lodge of Georgia, and "the uu*
merons pnpil3 and friends of the President all
over the South. Send for circulars.
dec!3-2mt
GRIFFIN FEMALE COLLEGE,
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA.
THE EXERCISES OF THE SPRING TERM
will begin on Tuesday, January 16th, 1872,
and continue six scholastic months. Every De
partment of the College will be supplied with
able and experienced teachers.
The healtbfuiness of its locality; the intelll
gence and morality of the citizens; the moderate
charges of the Institution, and its system of thor
ough instruction, all commend it to public favor.
Tuition, in advance, S3O per term.
Tuition in Music, S3O per term.
Beard from sl6 to $lB per month.
All other expenses equally moderate. For fur
ther particulars address,
decl3-4wt A. B. NILES, Pres’t.
A PROFESSOR OF MUSIC IN NOHRT CAR
OLIN A is desirous of exchanging his pres
present location for one offering a larger field of
operations. Any church or community needing
the services of an Organist or Leader, would do
well to address as below. The Professor is pre
pared to teach the Organ, Piano forte. Guitar,
Violin, Flute, Singing, Harmony and Thorough
Bass, also Brass and String bands. Best of re
ferences given if required. Address,
DK. u. li. 11.
nov2o-stt Lincoln ton, N. C.
PALMER INSTITUTE,
OXFORD, GEORGIA.
TnE SPRING TERM OF THIS INBTITUTE
will open January 17tli, 1871. The Course
of Instruction Is thorough. Y onng Ladles pre
pared for any College class.
The climate, water, health, society, railroad fa
cilities, EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES-Male
and Female, of Oxford, commend this village to
the favorable, notice of every one interested In the
Education of his children.
A competent Assistant has been secured.
For Circulars address
MIBS JITI.TA LUNDIE,
nov29 smt Principal.
COLUNSWORTH INSTITUTE,
HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND YOUNO MEN.
Located near Talbotton, Ga., six miles from
Geneva, (S. W. R. B.) easy of access by Daily
Hack Line. _ , .
Fall Term (1871) closes Dec. Ist.
Spring Term (1872) begins Feb. Ist.
Total expenses for Board, Tuition, Washing and
incidentals, If paid in advance for the Term, S2O
per month. , , , ,
Students received at any time and charged from
time of entering until close of the Term. Ap
piyfor «r. j T McLA|]OHLI N iAiM .
Dec2S-ly Principal and Proprietor.
VOL. XXXIV., NO. 52.
FOR SALE.
A DELIGHTFUL RESIDENCE, SUITABLE
for a large family, with sixty or more acres
of land attached, within tho corporate limits of
the city of Athens, Ga. It is a beautiful place—
the houses all recently built—within easy walk
of both the Higli School and the University of
Georgia; and is, in every respect, a most eligible
situation. The owner is called to such duties at
another point, that it would best snit his conven
ience to sell the place with the stock and farming
utensils, carriages, wagons, horses, cows, etc., etc
—and even the household and kitchen furniture -
to one purchaser. Terms accommodating.
Apply to Knv. E. 11. MYERS,
nov 8-tfl Macon, or Athens, Ga.
gUbical.
In advertising Medical Specialties nothing will
be advertised improper in itself or believed to he
of evil tendency, hut the editor and publishers dis
claim all knowledge of the merits, of matters so
advertised, and will not indorse them in any man
ner whatever, or be held responsible for their
effects
“IT SAVED MY LIFE.”
Words ofa Reliable Druggist.
Marini: City, Mich., July 28th, IS7O.
J. N. Harris & Co.—Dear Sirs : The Allen’s
Lung Balsam lias arrived. 1 would not like to be
without it, for it lias saved my life. I took a bad
eold and a cough, and finally consumption was
seated upon me. I was in a very bad state.' 1
tried everything that was recommended, and
spent a great deal of money, and got no help. I
had Allen’s Lung Balsam for sa’e, but I knew noth
ing of its merits. 1 did not like to take it w ith
out knowing more about it. I had not sold a bot
tle. When your agent called upon me, I told him
I could not soil a medicine 1 knew nothing about,
lie urged me to try it myself. 1 did so, and to
my grateful surprise, the" first bottle stopped my
cough, and before the third bottle was taken, my
lungs were honied and well, nnd I can now speak
knowingly to my friends and customers of the
good qualities of Allen's Lung Balsam.
I remain yours, respectfully,
, ' L. C. COTTRELL
It is harmless to the most delicate ehlld.
It eontains no opium in any form.
Cautibn.
Call for “ Allen's Lung Balsam,” and shun the
use of any other Balsam ; unprincipled men may
deceive von with worthless preparations.
J. N. ilAltltlS <feCo., I'ropr’s, Cincinnati Ohio.
Sold by Medicine Dealers generally.
PERRY DAVIS & SON,
Providence, R. I.
General Agents for Kerr England Stales.
decl3-4wt
A Desirable Hiss. There is the hiss of ridi
cule, the hl»s of scorn, the hiss of snakes in the
grass; but the most delightful! hiss is that of
Tarrant’s Effervescent Seltzer Aperient-
In the sparkling goblet, giving assurance to the
invalid that his thirst will be deliciously assuaged,
that his stomach will bo refreshed and purified;
that if he Is feverish, Ills body will be cooled by
healthful evaporation; that if he is coaßtlpated,
the difficulty will pass away without a pang ; and
that if the condition of his eeneral health is im
paired, it will be speedily restored Os course, he
will take care to procure none but the genu
ine. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS
dec 6-lmi;
TESTIMONIALS.
It may he observed that no attempt is made to
hunt up out-of thc-way orunknown places to find
names to endorso this medicine; it Is appreciated
right at home, and wherever it lias been used. All
that is asked is to give It a trial.
TAKE
LIVER DISEASE and Indigestion Jp
prevail to a greaterextent than, prop- JW
ably any other malady, and rebelisuT W
always anxiously sought after. It jtr
the Liver is regulated m its ac- AT
tion, health is almost its, or
bly secured. Want of action Blues anil
in the Liver causes Head-air a hundred
ache. Constipation. ser symp
dico. Pain in the toifif which
ders Cough.
ness,Sour Stomach,REGULATOR
Bad Tasto in theis the best Remedy
Mouth, Bilious for that has ever been
attacks. Pal- w discovered. It acts mild
pitation of wJF ly. effectually, and, being a
the Heart jF simple vegetable compound,
Depres- can do uo injury. It is barm
• ion JF less in every way; it has been
of Ar used for Forty Years, and hun-
FT drods of the good and great from
nil parts of the country wiil vouch for
JF its virtues.
IBEGULATORjJ
Among hundreds of others we most respectfully
refer to
Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia,
Jno. W. Beckwith, Bishop of Georgia.
Geo. S. Obear, Ex-mayor of Macon, Ga.
Hon. Jno. Gill Shorter, Ex-Governor of Ala
bama.
General Jno. B. Gordon.
Rev. David Wills, 1).])., Print. Oglethorpe Col -
lege.
Bishop Pierce, of the M. E. Churcli of On.
Gen. W. S. Ilolt, Presidents. VV. K. R. Company.
Hon. Hiram Warner, Chief Justice Supreme Ct.
Ga.
John A. McKean, Home Insurance Cos., N. Y.
Hon. Jas. Jackson (firm Howell Cobb A: .las.
Jackson.)
R. L. Mott, Columbus, (la.
J. W. Fears, Louisville, Ky.
Lewis Wunder, Ass’t Post Master, Philadelphia.
TESTIMONIALS :
“I have never seen or tried such a f impie, effica
cious, satisfactory and pleasant, remedy in my life."
H. Hainer, St. Louis, Mo.
“ I have used the Regulator in my family for
the last seventeen years. I can safely recommend
it to the world ns the best ratdicine I ever used
for that class of diseases It purports to cure.—H.
F. Thiopbn.
“It has proved a good and efficacious mcdl
cine.”-C. A. Nutting.
“We have been acquainted viith Dr. Simmons’
Liver Medicine for more than twenty years, nnd
know it to lie the beet Liver Regulator offered to
the public.”—M. R. Lton, and H. L. Ltrow,
Bellefontalne, Ga.
“I was cured by Simmons’ Liver Regulator,
after having suffered several years with Chilis and
Fever.”— K. F. Anubkbon.
“My wife and self have used the Regulator for
years, and I testify to its great virtues."—Ret. J.
R. Felder, Perry, Ga.
“My wife has Bufieied from a derangement of
the Liver for years; has tried several eminent
physicians to no effect, and finally d> rived more
benefit from the Regulator tlmn anything else.”—
Reuben Jones, Cuthhert, Ga.
“I think Simmons’ Liver Regulator one of the
best medicines ever made, for the Liver. My wife
and many others have it witli wonderful effect.”—
E. A. Starks, Albany, Ga.
« The Regulator was used by me for costivcness,
and had a very happy and beneficial effect, and
that, in my opinion, the same Is a good medi
cine.”—J A.Fcrlow, Esq., Americus, Ga.
Price, $1 0U per package; sent by Mall, postage
paid $1.35; prepared, ready for use, In bottles,
$1.50.
Manufactured only by
J. 11. ZEILIN A CO..
Macon, (la., and Philadelphia.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
nov. 15-
1871 1871
THE
|roii%rn jprlslian
K. H. MYERS, 1). J)., Editor.
THIRTY-FOURTH VOLUME-
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being a square—first insertion, and one dollar per
square for each subsequent insertion.
Cash only—not the goods advertised—taken foi
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No advertisement inserted from abroad, without
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In advertising Medicines and Medical specialties,
nothing will be advertised improper in itself or be
lieved to be of evil tendency. They are inserted
under a separate heading, i. r. “Medical," with a
note appended that the publishers and editor dis
claim all knowledge of the merits of matters so ad -
vertlsed, and will not Indorse them, in any manner
whatever, or be held responsible for their etlects.
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