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New Orleans Advocate, Saturday, February 16, 1867. 

the sanction of Congress. These results follow successful war.

These results would not follow had it been insurrection instead of civil war. Until a loyal State of Louisiana exists in full accord with the United States, and a republican form of Government is guaranteed, the object of the war is unattained. The accomplishment of this requires a temporary provisional government. The loyal people of Louisiana must form such a constitution. Meantime their safety requires a provisional government. In the discharge of their duty the committee submits the following : 

Be it enacted, etc., That the President nominate and the Senate confirm a Governor of Louisiana, who will hold one year, unless sooner removed by the President, with the consent of the Senate, unless sooner relieved by a successor elected under the provisions of this act ; the Governor to be a citizen of Louisiana, and must, at all times, have borne true allegiance to the United States, and shall take the oath of July 2d, 1862 ; in addition that, he has done no act which would work disqualification under the provisions of this act. 

Second--The President nominate and the Senate confirm a provisional council of nine persons, qualified like the Governor and taking a same oath, to continue in office unless sooner removed by the President, the Senate consenting, until a legislature is duly elected under the provisions of this bill ; the council, with the Governor, are vested with legislative power. In no case shall a Governor or councilor enter office until confirmed by the Senate. The council remains in perpetual session with power to adjourn not longer than thirty days. A majority constitutes a quorum. 

Third--It is the duty of the Governor to see to the execution of the federal and State laws. He shall nominate, and with the consent of the council, commission officers now existing or hereafter created to hold, unless removed by the Governor, the council consenting, until the successors are elected and qualified as herein provided. They must be able to take the oath prescribed. 

Fourth-- Electors are qualified by this act, unless Congress orders otherwise, the first Tuesday in June, 1867, shall elect a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, a Senate, House of Representative, and other officers herein provided. Senators and Representatives to be the same number, and from the same districts as now, all officers to hold one year or until their successors are duly qualified, unless sooner relieved as herein provided, with powers, duties, fees and compensations as now, unless inconsistent with this act. 

Fifth- The following, and none others shall vote : Male citizens of the United States, twenty-five years old - regardless of race or color - who has resided one year in the State, and never bore arms against the country since he has been a citizen, and can duly take the oath of July 2, 1862; Provided, that any other person qualified as an elector, who never voluntarily gave aid and comfort to the rebellion nor government inimical to the United States, in any other manner, capacity or rank, than as a private soldier in open and civilized warfare, may be admitted to the rights of an elector by order of a federal court of record, by establishing the fact on the testimony of persons who have always been loyal, and establishing as aforesaid that after the fourth of March, 1864, he never gave voluntary aid and comfort to the rebellion or government inimical to the United States. Upon establishing the above facts and subscribing to an oath that the things are true which bring him within the provision, and that he will bear true allegiance to the Government of the United States and the perpetual union of the States thereunder, he shall receive a certificate entitling him to electoral rights. 
 
Sixth - The Secretary of War is authorized to make and publish rules for the just and true registration of electors prior to any election herein ordered, the time for holding election not ordered in this act, the place and manner of conducting elections, appointment and compensation of officers of election, ad every other thing necessary to holding a free election; but all persons so appointed shall be electors under the provisions of this act, and shall take the oath of July 2d, and to faithfully discharge their duties.

Seventh -  On the third Tuesday of October, unless otherwise ordered by Congress, persons qualified shall vote for members of a convention to adopt a Constitution and frame a government for the State of Louisiana. The qualification of twenty-five years old, and all others, are required in the case of Governor. Under this act, the number of delegates and districts are the same as now for the House. None are entitled to seats unless they take the oath of July 2d, 1862. The Constitution shall not permit distinction on account of race or color; shall recognize the power and duty of the government to enforce perpetual unity of the States; shall provide that no debt contracted in support of the rebellion be assumed or paid, no pension, compensation, gift or gratuity to be bestowed or paid by the State to any person by reason of anything done or suffered in support of the rebellion. The Constitution is to be submitted to electors qualified by this act, the election to be held under the rules prescribed by the Secretary of War, and if approved by a majority, it is to be submitted to Congress.

Eighth - It is the duty of the President to designate forthwith an officer of the army, not under a Brigadier, to be stationed in Louisiana, to be military commander within the State. It is further the duty of the President to place there under the command of such a general a requisite force to execute the duties prescribed whenever the civil authorities refuse, neglect or omit the speedy enforcement of the laws for the punishment and prevention of crime against the rights of any person whatever. The General shall arrest and hold such offender until the civil authorities prosecute. The General shall assist the civil authorities in enforcing the laws regulating elections, and insure the enforcement of the laws without regard to race or color.

Ninth.- The laws of the council or provisional legislature shall be certified to the Secretary of the Senate for congressional approval. Should Congress disapprove, the facts shall be certified to the Chief Justice of Louisiana, and such disapproval laws shall be void after date of the receipts by the Chief Justice.

Tenth - Until admitted to representation as a loyal State, Louisiana is allowed one delegate in Congress, chosen at the first election ordered herein. He must have the same qualifications as the Governor; shall have the rights and powers of territorial representatives now in the House.

Eleventh - All the laws now in force in Louisiana consistent with this act and the laws of the United States, shall remain in force until repealed or modified, provided that no person shall be competent to act as a juror who is not an elector. Under this act all expenses incident to the administration of a provisional government herein provided, be collected and paid as now done for the support of the present government. - N. O. Crescent.

[The above Bill has passed the House.-Editor.]

For the New Orleans Advocate.
Opelousas District.

BAYOU LAFOURCHE - CREVASSES - A TRAVELER.

An early start and a railway ride of about forty miles brought me to the Bayou, which, tapping the Mississippi at Donaldsonville, passes through one of the richest sugar regions of Louisiana, a hundred miles or so, to the Gulf of Mexico. Before the war, no pains or expense were spared to keep up the Levees, improve the roads and span the stream with splendid bridges. Until very lately all but the first have been neglected, and at times these were in so poor a condition that the water broke through and desolated the country. At Lafourche Crossing, a fine draw bridge has just been completed by the railroad company, and the bridge at Thibodeaux having been taken down, steamboats now pass up and down the Bayou unobstructed; and a great convenience they are, for the boats very considerately stop at every man's door for a passenger, or a package, at times running close in to throw ashore a letter or newspaper. Complaints, however, are made that the swell of the water and careless landing against the levees, weaken them, and invite crevasses. Indeed, it has been seriously argued that the Bayou should be closed. The State Engineer has just had his attention called to a threatened overflow near Lockport, and in time of high water the utmost vigilance is required, at all points, to prevent inundation.

Passing down the Bayou, we met with a young man who had traveled on foot from New Orleans. He was seeking a good location for a school, and manifested a commendable independence and perseverance. Coming forth from a Christian home, prepared for commercial pursuits, he had met with disappointments in the city, and though his feet, unused to such journeys, had swollen so as to make it necessary to cut open his boots, the brave boy was in cheerful spirits, and we are glad to say had good prospects of a reward for his perseverance.

FIFTEEN MILES TO SCHOOL - FRENCH PROTESTANTS - THE BIBLE.

A few miles from the crossing brought us to the hospitable dwelling of Bro. Bibolet, who faithfully keeps up "the church in his house." Many of the neighbor Creole Romans attend, the services being in French and English. Here I talked with a planter who said his father built the first manor house in Louisiana, and he had seen the first steamboat enter the Bayou. Just below here a friend offers a lot of ground for a church and school-house. If help could be obtained from the Missionary Society and the Bureau, with what the people could do, we would soon have a house here. The nearest colored school or church is over fifteen miles from this populous locality.

I was taken by my friend to visit a French family, late from Egypt. The man and his wife were pious, humble people. He had been in large business in Marseilles, France, and was trying, in a small way, planting on the Lafourche. My interview with these Christian friends was made blessed to me. They reported that in Marseilles the defection from Popery was wonderful. The people are flying by thousands from the Pope to Christ. May we not hope for a like result from our labors among the Creole papists? I deposited for sale and grant a few low-priced bibles, at small stores in this vicinity as well as farther up the Bayou. May Heaven's dew fall upon the seed and make it fruitful.

THIBODEAUX - SCHOOLS - BISHOP WILER.

At this place I found our church somewhat encouraged. The colored people are uniting. The recent attempt to turn them all over to the Episcopal Church and their "former owners" is doing us good. Much indignation is felt because it was said to be by order of the Freedmen's Bureau, and under cover of loyalty. A gentleman was riding about the village to-day, obtaining signatures to a paper denying any political animus to Mr. McCoy's labors, and pleading for his restoration as Superintendent of Schools for the Bureau. The late agent will not deny that he urged that confederate widows should be appointed teachers of colored schools, on the plea that Southerners knew the colored people best, and were their best friends. His plan was tried at a place where our teacher is the widow of a "Federal lieutenant," as was sneered by the village paper. Rev. Mr. Trader, Episcopalian, of Thibodeaux, will not deny his statement to me, that though Mr. McCoy was the Bureau agent, the whole matter was in Bishop Wilmer's hands, and that that Prelate had directed him (?) to attend to the matter of schools and churches for the colored people in his Parish. We bid him God speed him with his churches, for those who desire to go with him, but we do not mean to be bagged in such a manner, or turned over en masse, even by the Bureau, which, we are glad to see, has laid aside Mr. McCoy. The worthy Bishop may have the best intentions, but he has not yet cast his net upon the right side of the ship.

1ST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE OF THIBODEAUX AND HOUMA CIRCUIT - N. O. ADVOCATE.

The Circuit was well represented in Conference. Brethren came from distant parts of Terrebonne and Lafourche. Houma, Napoleon, Raceland, and other points, were represented. We have upwards of thirty official members on this large circuit. A careful examination was made. Disciplinary rules and Conference resolutions were read. The subject of our Orphan Asylum and the Biblical Institute were presented, and attracted much interest. On Sabbath services were held in the new Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, at Thibodeaux. At the Sunday-school meeting the faithful Superintendent, Mr. Parks, was present, and assisted the Elder and Pastor in examining the scholars in their Bible studies. Much care has been taken with their singing. During the preaching services, at every opportunity offered, the altar was crowded with mourners. The church was revived, and 18 persons joined class. Not the least item of interest was, that 19 new subscribers to the N. O. Advocate were obtained, and the money paid for nearly all.

COLORED PLANTER WRONGED - BENEVOLENT SOCIETY - FATHER MENARD - OUR DEAD HEROES.

One of of the worthiest local preachers, Rev. Wm. Jones, was absent, owing to illness. This enterprising colored man last year took a plantation, worked it well and for the season, and made a good crop. We are told he is in danger of losing the fruits of his labors and of being ruined, having incautiously put his crop in the hands of men who now claim that nothing is due him. The matter, we learn, is being investigated by the Bureau. The people of color here who 'can't take care of themselves' have just organized a benevolent society, to help their poor, sick, widowed and orphaned, and to bury the dead. They are getting it incorporated, and already have a considerable sum in their Treasury. I do not know that that a single white man knew of the enterprise until it was in operation.

Tuesday, 5th, was a high day with the Roman Catholics of Thibodeaux; bells were rung, stores closed, and imposing services held in the church. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of Father Menard's ministry. He is said to be very popular among his people. The church was crowded, and addresses made in both French and English. In the cemetery of this church are buried many of our heroic Union dead, and I am glad to say their graves are tenderly cared for by gentle, loyal hands of ladies of the church. How unlike another church, not far distant, whose minister is reported to have said in regard to repair of the fence and grave yard, it was not to be done because so many Yankees had been buried there.
Itinerant. 

The colored people throughout the country are manifesting a commendable disposition to take care of their own poor. Societies are being formed in many of the parishes, and others are about to be organized. We call attention to the following constitution, which may serve as a model. It was recently adopted in a neighboring Parish, and seems to be well calculated to secure the objects in view:

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNION BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

Article I.- This Society shall be called The Union Benevolent Society of ___.
Art. II. - The domicile of this Society shall be in ___.

OBJECTS

Art. III.- The objects of this Society shall be to relieve the sick, to bury the dead, to alleviate the distress of the widow and succor the orphans of its members, to educate their children and attend to other benevolent duties.

OFFICERS.

Art Iv. - The officers of this society shall be a President, two Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, a Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, six Marshals and a Board of Managers, consisting of five gentlemen and four ladies. The President shall be ex officio Chariman of the Board of Managers, and all the officers shall be ex officio members of the same. 

DUES.

Art V. - Any person of good moral character may become a member of this Society. Adults by paying annually one dollar and monthly twenty-five cents. Persons under age, by paying fifty cents annually and ten cents monthly. 

PRESIDENT. 

Art VI - It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Society; and in his absence, one of the Vice Presidents shall preside. In their absence, the Society shall elect a President pro tem. The presiding officer shall take the chair punctually, and open the meeting by reading the Scriptures and prayer, announce all business in its proper order, maintain decorum in debate, decide questions of order, as who has the floor, put all motions when made and seconded, unless withdrawn, and give the casting vote when there is a tie. 

TREASURER. 

Art. VII - It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all monies of the Society, to make such disposition of them as the Board of Managers may direct, to pay all bills and grants approved by the Board and endorsed by the Secretary. He shall keep his books so as to be ready at all times to give a true account of monies disbursed and on hand, and he shall give much security as the Board of Managers may require. 

SECRETARY.

Art. VIII - It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Secretary to conduct the correspondence of the Society. The duty of the Recording Secretary to keep a proper record of the proceedings of the Society, and to take care of its records, to read all papers handed to him for that purpose by the presiding officer, to endorse all bills and grants ordered to be paid, to prepare a roll of the members, and to make out all bills due to the Society.

MANAGERS.

Art. IX - It shall be the duty of the Board of Managers to adopt such measures as are necessary to carry out the objects of the Society, to prepare business reports for the Society's meetings, and with the aid and approval of the President, examine and grant applications for relief, examine and order payment of accounts and other disbursements by the Treasurer. 

MARSHALS.

Art. X - It shall be the duty of the Marshals to preserve order at the meetings and elsewhere, to arrange the funeral and other processions, under the direction of the President, to wait on the sick or see that it is done, to report cases of suffering and death to the Board. 

MEETINGS.

Art. XI - On the first Monday of the year the annual meeting and celebration shall take place, at which time the officers of the Society for the year ensuing shall be elected by ballot. The Society shall meet on the first Monday evening of every month, to collect dues, take in members, hear reports from the Board of Managers, and transact other business, and the Board of Managers shall have a meeting every other week. 

Art. XII - This Constitution may be altered or amended by a two-thirds majority of all the members present at any monthly meeting. 
Regalia, as banner, badges, mottoes, may be selected suitable to the taste and means of the Society. 

Ladies Department. 

The Angel of the Vale. 

NUMBER V.

One bright Autumn day, Miriam cam back to us with a little baby, Fannie, in her arms, and gracefully indeed did our angel Mother accept the grand Mama for the first time- her beautiful white hair now so becoming this new relation- but how could we little girls ever endure the weight of dignity accompanying the title of Aunt? but it was soon forgotten in our caressing of the little fondling. The good neighbors came in to see the mother and the wonderful baby, as we entitled it; but some remarked that Miriam looked a little worn, and that motherly care had left its impress on her face. Her visit would have been a joyful event had she not insisted on taking sister Agnes on her return, making the parting doubly painful. 
Autumn, in the country, has its thousand charms and rich inheritance of fruits. Longfellow says, 
"Thou standest like imperial Charlemagne, Upon the bridge of gold: thy royal hand Outstretched with benedictions o'er the land, Blessing the farms through all thy vast domain!"
The abundant storing of potatoes, turnips, and all kinds of vegetables, into the cellar, and then banking around the house with earth and straw to exclude- "Jack Frost," relieved the mind of any idea of want during the winter's cold reign. It never failed to produce a thrill of gratitude in approaching an orchard, to see the ripe fruit lying thickly under the trees- and right jolly, while gathering the apples, to have one of our brothers spring nimbly into the tree and commence shaking the branches, and the first intimation we had was a pelting and thumping on hour head, shoulders and back, which, in the gay hilarity of the frolic, appeared like mere love-taps. The large, fair apples, were selected first, and placed in baskets to be transferred to the cellar; the others were gathered into large heaps and afterwards carried to the cider press; then what a luxury awaited us if the straws were ready when the barrels came home! for we could drink sweet cider and not violate the Temperance Pledge which we had all signed very early in life. To prove our fidelity to temperance principles, we never tasted of it after it bcaem hard, not was it touched again until pronounced vinegar and used only as such. In temperance lectures I had head of
"Whisky hot that makes the sot,
And brandy read that turns the head
And the sin of drinking gin, 
Hard cider, too, will never do, Nor brewer's beer our hearts to cheer."
 But upon my word, until I was a young lady and left home, aside from the command "Touch not, taste not, handle not," I had never seen any spirituous liquor, except alcohol, which you well remember, dear Minnie, was kept in our house for making peppermint, which was used in alternation with paregoric as a soother of infantile ailments; also for making camphor to always have on hand in case of accidents or fainting; and last but by no means least, to make pikery; and I confess right here that I have some scruples of conscience in even alluding to that odd, ugly looking bottle and its yellow contents, for I have never found an adjective that half conveyed an idea of its superlative bitterness; still it would have been a reproach to any well ordered family to have intimated that it was not indispensable to the health of the children, if not the entire household; that is, if the children's noses did have to be held, sometimes, and the mouth pryed open to force a dose down. This expedient, however, was never resorted to in our family: a lump of sugar cut from a large loaf in cone shape, seldom indulged in as a luxury, induced to swallow it quickly, and receive the sweet   reward--surely the blessing of little children, which maketh rich and addeth no sorrow thereto, must rest upon the good homeopathist and his sugar pillets, that have almost, if not entirely, consigned to oblivion this sovereign remedy.
 Spring, Summer, and Autumn have fled; Winter comes with his hoary head and white mantling, and brings in his train of snow and ice many attractions.
"Chill airs and wintery winds! my ear Has grown familiar with your sound."
 I listened to its hoarse music with delight, and enjoyed its pleasures. Skating, riding down hill to walk up again, and even a brisk snow balling, all brought the rose of health to the cheek.
 I can never forget the joyous sport of going to school one winter, a distance of about a mile, in an ox sleigh, with Buck and Golden before it; and how we used to stop at every house on the way and gather in the merry boys and girls until a jollier turn out was never seen-- unless it be a wagon load of the peasantry of Italy, which, when I saw a few years ago, I imagined nearly equalled our sleigh load in winter. Even the good oxen which our brothers had trained since they first came into the yoke, and which I really loved much more than some persons I have since known, appeared to enjoy the pelting of snow balls they received from the gay boys, and the wild halloing of "Woah, haw, gee," the only whip used to urge them forward. On arriving at the school house, what an unloading of dozens, I was going to say, of boys, who had been clinging to all sides of the sleigh, and next came the unpacking of the girls, big and little, that were so snugly nestled into the straw and warm blankets; when all this was properly adjusted, the faithful oxen were turned homeward, and soberly they retraced their steps without a driver, turning out respectfully to the right whenever they met another team. On one occasion, a good natured dame of the Emerald Isle, knowing somewhat of their training and gentleness, wished to go to a neighbor's not far distant, and as they jogged along on their return, she jumped on the sleigh, and on reaching the place where she wished to stop, called out to them, "Thrush te! thrush te !" but the innocent oxen not understanding the Irish language, became frightened at the strange voice, and instead of stopping as she intended having them, they increased their speed until, with a column of steam issuing from their frosty nostrils, they halted at our gateway, when the indignant old lady tumbled head over heels out into the snow, and was compelled to pick herself up and trudge back, a distance much farther than she would have had to walk had she not stolen the ride. When school was out at four o'clock, if the oxen failed to be sent after us, the frolic of going home on foot was no less joyous, for snow balls were sent flying thuckly through the air all the way, and many a figure, both large and small, were often lost sight of in the huge snow-drifts. I was too young to withstand such rough combat, and thus dear brother Fisk, in his unselfishness, denied himself the sport and carried me on his back. 
 Going to school in the country was but a small part of the joyousness of winter; the long evenings were made up of social gatherings all over the neighborhood, and cheerful sleigh rides by moonlight. I think the pleasantest recollections I retain of those long winter evenings, aside from the hearthstone gatherings, is attending protracted meetings in that dear old country church, full two miles form our home. The ride was often a cold one, but the heart was warm. The pastors from the adjoining circuits united, and for several weeks preached at one place every evening. After the sermon, which was a direct appeal to the heart and life, sinners were invited and urged to come around the altar, and sometimes they came by scores, weeping over their sins. Then the prayers of the church ascended for their pardon, and I have really imagined that heaven and earth  came together as prayer and praise blended so sweetly in one; sorrow under such hallowed influences endured but for an hour, when it was exchanged for the purest type of holy joy; and all went on their way rejoicing as did the Shepherds on the plains of Bethlehem.
 Agnes had returned to us after an absence of two years, which appeared
much longer, we were so lonely without her. We were interested for days and weeks listening to her story of travels backward and forward, and her stay with Miriam, who had now a little boy baby we had never seen; neither had any of us ever traveled half that distance--making her quite a heroine for a time in our little circle. Wilberforce had left us to become a builder instead of a farmer. Olin married and brought his dear little wife, Mary, to our home, where they lived awhile, then moved to the village near by--having a home of their own. Addison left to attend school, but returned again--as did Wilberforce--for Providence had prospered us, adding to our lands, and now we were to have a new house, Wilberforce to be the builder. It seems so much like a dream, or a castle built in the air, when I recall my delight in seeing this house assume its fair proportions. At length it was completed and painted white, and a row of maple trees set all around the ample yard, extending to the road, with a carriage drive on one side. During the joyous holidays we were busy moving from the old red house into the new one, only a few rods apart, and on New year's day it was dedicated to social and domestic happiness, while we all united in prayer for God's benediction upon our new home, and thanking him for blessings new every morning and fresh every evening.
Evangeline.

The Light of Nature.--The celebrated Mr. Hume wrote an essay on the sufficiency of nature; and the no less celebrated Dr. Robertson, on the necessity of Revelation, and the insufficiency of the light of nature. Hume came one evening to visit Robertson, and the evening was spent on the subject. The friends of both were present, and it is said that Robertson reasoned with accustomed clearness and power. Whether Hume was convinced by his reasoning or not, we cannot tell; but at any rate he did not acknowledge his conviction. Hume was very much of a gentleman, and, as he rose to depart, bowed politely to those in the room, while, as he retired through the door, Robertson took the light to show him the way.--"O, sir," he continued, "I find the light of nature always sufficient," as he bowed on. The street door was open, and presently, as he bowed along the entry, he stumbled over something concealed, and pitched down stairs into the street. Robertson ran after him with a candle, and as he held it over him, whispered softly and cunningly, "You had better have a little light from above, friend Hume," and raising him up, he bade him good night and returned to his friends.

Mississippi Items.
 Vicksburg is rapidly recovering from the effects of the late fire. New buildings are in process of erection all over the burnt district. Lumber is worth from $45 to $80 per thousand, and mechanics are receiving from five to seven dollars a day. Rents are enormous, and property is held at high rates.
 Freedmen.--There is a lively competition for the services of the freedmen, and good wages are offered. Notwithstanding the unfavorable results of last year's planting, there appears to be an increasing desire among Southern men to secure their labor this year.
 Educational.--The schools for the colored children at Vicksburg are in a prosperous condition. The United Presbyterian Mission has a very fine school, with over 400 in attendance, and would have more could they accommodate them. There are schools in the M. E. and A. M. E. Churches, and in some old Barracks. The Episcopal and Catholic Churches also sustain schools. In all, over a thousand pupils are receiving instruction.
 Revivals.--The M. E. Church at Vicksburg has enjoyed an interesting revival during the past month. Fifteen were baptized on Sunday, 3d inst. About forty in all united with the Church. D.

[For the New Orleans Advocate.]|
DIED.
 In Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 28, 1867, of pneumonia, Rev. Matthew Patton, of Corinth, Miss
 Bro. Patton was licensed to preach by the Corinth Quarterly Conference of the M. E. Church, Rev. N. L. Brakeman, P. E., on the 6th of November, 1866. At the close of the late session of the M. M. Conference, he was appointed by the present P. E., Bro. Darnell, to supply Holly Springs, Miss. He came to this city on business, on his way to his new field of labor. While in Memphis he fell into the hands of a gang of robbers, who robbed him of all his money, and came near taking his life. He called on me to assist him in raising some money with which to get to Holly Springs. This was on Sabbath, the 20th inst. I promised to see that he should have the money, but Monday, before it was time for him to leave the city, he was taken sick with a violent attack of pneumonia. We did what we could for him, but it was of no avail. We thought, Friday morning, he would recover, but toward night he began to fail, and continued to do so till Monday morning about three o'clock, which his spirit left for the other world. 
 His sickness was so sudden and violent I could learn but little in reference to his family or business affairs. It is to be hoped by the means of this notice his family, his Presiding Elder, and the church to which he was appointed may learn of the sad affliction.
L. Hawkins,
Pastor Centenary M. E. Church. 
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 30, 1867.