During; more than fifty years, he had filled a place in the church; part of the time in the Methodist itinerancy; and, for several years past, he had been in connection with the United Brethren. His life and voice were decidedly on the side of Christianity. He was never without a word for his Master. When not in the ministry, he was always an active and efficient lay member. Though naturally of warm temperament, and very irritable, he bore his last illness with true Christian patience, He was aware of his approaching dissolution, and spoke of the coming change, not merely in terms of resignation, but with evident satisfaction Though he submitted patiently to all the remedies of the attending physician, he observed, in terms of decided confidence, ''You are trying experiments on a dying man." He told us often, during the last three days, that his work was all done, and he only waited his Savior's call. He was a kind husband, an indulgent parent, a good neighbor, and a useful member of both civil and religious community. He will belong and fondly remembered by numerous friends. His testimony in favor of vital piety was of hat decided and energetic character which will continue to be felt when many enemies of truth, now living, will cease to he remembered. May we all realize that whatever of excellence he possessed was due, and should be ascribed, to that newness of life which is alone through faith in a crucified and risen Redeemer. May our last end be like his.

Catharine, wife of Jacob H. Walters, died at her residence, near Johnsville, Morrow county, Ohio, March 8, 1860, aged 75 years and 4 days.

Henry Hostler died at his residence, in Seneca county, O, January the 25th, 1860, aged 70 years, 8 months, and 17 days.

Father Hostler was a member of the United Brethren church for many years. He was one of the few who live up to their profession. His blameless life, his Christian deportment and conversation, bore undoubted testimony that he was born of God. He died in the triumphs of living faith. Disease, apoplexy. He leaves a number of children and friends to mourn their loss, which is, no doubt, his eternal gain. The funeral discourse was preached by the writer, from Job xiv., 14.

Mother Wyatt, wife of Samuel Wyatt, departed this life February 21st, 1860, in Dekalb county, Indiana where she had resided some eighteen years. Her stay on earth was 59 years, 1 month, and 27 days; but she has gone to the, land, of spirits.

Mother Wyatt was married to Samuel Wyatt in the 23d year of her age with whom she lived in peace till earth's trials came to a close. She embraced religion in the 15th year of her age. So early in life she started on the way to heaven, and traveled on over forty-four years, facing the storm, and breasting the waves of life's rough sea until it was calmed in death, and she, through Christ, permitted to enter the land of eternal rest, where it is one bright summer always, and storms do never come.

Mother Wyatt, for many years, was a member of the M. E. church, but, some time after she moved to Indiana, she saw fit to withdraw from it. She received her letter, showing her good standing. But, not enjoying very good health, nor being able to attend meeting much, she retained her letter, and did not unite with any church until a short time before her death, when she was received into the Newville class of the United Brethren church.

Mother Wyatt was the mother of eight children; two had already passed on before, and no doubt were ready to welcome their mother home. "I was permitted to talk and pray with her when near her journey's end, and it was truly pleasant to hear her say that all was calm and serene. The Lord was near, and she was resigned to his will. She said she did not ask the Lord for any longer life, for he had let her live as long as she had asked. She said she had asked the Lord, in former years, to let her live to bring up her children, and he had granted her request, and now was ready to go. Thus she fell asleep in Jesus. May the Lord sanctity this providence to the good of all, and may the children remember the precepts and example of so kind a mother. May the Lord help brother Wyatt to bear up and trust in God, and spent the few days he has to live in His glory. May the Lord bless all the friends, and help them so to live that they may meet those that have gone before them to that land of rest where parting shall never come.

Catharine Earhart Gluck departed this life January the 6th, 1860, near Glenville, Gilmer county, Va., aged about 50 years. For twenty years this sister was a member of the United Brethren church, and, what is better, a devoted Christian. Her house was the home of the itinerant. Many preachers of the Virginia and Parkersburg conferences will remember her kindness in years gone by, when they look on this bumble sketch.

The disease that ended her life war rose cancer on the breast. Her sufferings were protracted and severe; yet, amidst them all, religion comforted her. Her death-bed was a privileged place,—a place of sweet communion with the Shepherd and Bishop of souls. She rejoiced that, in the blood of Christ, she had found redemption and the forgiveness of sins. Sweetly she breathed her last, surrounded by her family, and in full view of her home in the better country. God bless surviving friends, and grant them a happy re-union with the wife and mother in heaven. Amen. Funeral services by the writer.

Sister Lary, consort of Thomas Lary, departed this life February 18th, 1860 aged 44 years.

Sister Lary had been a member of the M. E. church in good standing, for twenty-seven years Some two years since, she joined the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, in which she continued until her death. Her illness was short and painful conjestion of the brain. On Wednesday, noon she served as usual around the table, and on Saturday evening, about nine o'clock she closed her eyes in death. She leaves an affectionate husband, three sons, and two daughters, to mourn their loss; but they sorrow not as those who have no hope,

Dear Thomas, though afflictions seem severe sometimes they are in mercy sent; they stop the prodigal's career, and cause him to repent. May heaven grant you its richest blessings, and help you to bring up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, that you and your little family (part of which has already past on before) may hail sister Lary happy on the other shore, and compose a family in heaven. Funeral services by the writer.

Zerelda, consort of the Rev. J. B. Howard, died at her residence, in Richland county, Wisconsin on the 26th of December, 1859, after a lingering disease of some months, aged 40 years, 4 months, and 21 days.

Sister Howard had been a professor of religion eighteen years; sixteen years of that time she was a member of the Baptist church. The last three years of her life she had been an acceptable member of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. She died in great peace leaving a weeping companion in the itinerant field, and five children, to mourn their loss; but their loss, we trust, is her eternal gain.

A funeral discourse was preached by the Rev. N. Smith, to a large and attentive congregation, after which her remains were conveyed to the place of internment, there to wait until the general resurrection, when God shall bid them rise and inherit the place prepared for them that love and serve the Lord.

John Sumner departed this life at his residence, in Pinegrove, February the 26th, 1860, in the 37th year of his age.

Brother Sumner experienced religion three years ago, in Saratoga county, New York, and, with his companion united with the Congregational church; but, removing soon after to Warren county, Pa., they joined the United Brethren in Christ, where they continued, until a difficulty in the class to which they belonged seemed to injure their feelings, and, being inexperienced in such matters they both withdrew from the church. Sister Sumner, however, continued steadfast in the, Christian doctrine, growing in grace and in the knowledge of the truth, while, on the contrary, her companion declined in his enjoyment of religion, which caused her much anxiety on his behalf, but God whose ways are mysterious, and whose judgments are past finding out saw fit, in a sudden and unexpected manner, to arouse him by the death of his companion who was instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a gun, while he was endeavoring to replace it in the hooks prepared for it. This shocking event, for a time, almost dethroned his reason; but, gradually recovering from the appalling shock, by the grace of God he retraced his wanderings, took up his cross, and, the few days he tarried on earth, 1ived a devoted Christian. His mind became so much, occupied about the departed one, and eternal things, that he seemed like a lonely stranger in the world, wishing, like Paul, "to depart and be with Christ, which is far better." The Lord in mercy soon answered his request, for, in less than seven months after the death of his companion, he departed this life in the triumphs of a living faith, after a brief illness of five days. A short time before he left the world, he lifted his hands and eyes upward, as though he saw a familiar face, and, repeating the name of his deceased companion, exclaimed, "Frank, I am coming!'' His four children were, soon after, called around his bed, and, one by one, he bade them good by. The last words that fell from his lips were, "Come, Lord!" In a few moments after, he fell asleep in Jesus. His funeral was preached by the writer, at Pinegrove village to an attentive congregation, from Job vii., 16—"I would not live alway."

Jacob Bishop died at his residence, near Harrisburg, Pa. on the 1st day of March, 1860.

Nine days before, Mr Bishop fell, into a vat of boiling swill, which caused his death, and it was a horrible end indeed. The occasion was improved by the writer, from Prov. xiv., 32, to a large audience.

Maria Shepard departed this life at her residence, near Cynthiana, Pike county, Ohio, January the 1st, 1860 aged 34 years.

Maria embraced religion some years ago, and joined the United Brethren church under the labors of H. Jones, jr. When this sister was converted, she immediately obeyed the command of God (James i., 21), by taking her artificials out of her bonnet. In her after life she lived a plain and humble Christian. She was patient under her affliction. Her disease was consumption. I visited her a great deal in the latter part of her affliction, and always found her resigned to her lot, and often rejoicing in the hope of gaining a home in heaven. At one time I found her so afflicted with hoarseness that she could only speak in a low whisper. She rejoiced, and whispered, "I will soon be in heaven where I will talk." She told me, a few days before she died, that all was peace, and that Jesus was very precious to her soul. She then spoke of some of her dear friends and said to her mother, "Mother, I am afraid they love the world and its fashions more than they love God;" and said that that was all she felt to mourn over in this world. She died in great peace. She has left a kind husband, three children, and a number of relations, behind, to mourn their loss. A funeral discourse was preached by the writer, from Num. xxiii., 10.

Bro. Samuel Beard departed this life at his residence, in Parke county, Ind, on the 24th of February, 1860, aged 20 years and 8 days.

Brother Beard professed religion six years last September, in Rockbridge county, Va. He was, from the time he professed religion until his death, a consistent and worthy member of the United Brethren church. His blameless life, his Christian conduct and conversation, bore undoubted testimony, to those who knew him, that, he was born of God. His illness lasted about a month. He died of typhoid fever. His confidence in God was so strong, that he was never known to express a single doubt. He leaves a wife and one child. Wife, do not grieve, for your loss is his gain. Rest, brother S., till the resurrection when this mortal shall put on immortality. Funeral services by the writer, from John xi., and part of the 28th verse.

J. P. Ephlim.

Annapolis, Parke co., Ind.

John M. Francis departed this life February the 27th, 1860, at his residence, in Trenton, Butler county, Ohio, aged 28 years, 9 months, and 13 days. Disease, typhoid fever.

Bro. Joseph Kelchner died in Mechanicsville, Dauphin county, Pa., March 4th, 1860, aged 20 years, 8 months, and 29 days.

Brother Joseph was married to Elizabeth Runkel, the 31st of: December, 1859, about two months. He got religion about three years before his death, lived a pious and Christian life, and died a triumphant death. A few days before he died he was so happy, and full of the love of God, that he shouted out with a loud voice, Glory, glory!—all is well!" and left this world in great peace. His remains were deposited in the grave-yard at this place. A sermon was preached by the writer from Rev. vii, 14-17, to a large congregation, followed by exhortation, in German by Rev. J. P. Smith, and in English by Rev. W. Dietrich.

Anna, wife of Christian Kinsey, died at her residence, near Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa., on the 23d of February, 1860, aged 27 years, 9 months, and 20 days.

Sister Kinsey left a husband and four children, with a number of friends, to mourn their loss. The occasion was improved from Psalms cxvi., 15, by the writer, and followed in German by J. Roop.

Sister Mary Ann Charlton died on the 8th of March, 1860, near Greenville, in Drake county, Ohio, aged 25 years, 9 months, and 1 day.

Sister Charlton embraced religion some seven years ago. Since that time she has lived a consistent Christian life. Her disease was consumption. She was confined to her room about seven months. She expressed a willingness to go hence; said she felt that all was well. Her sun of life set in the ocean of peace, and she has already commenced to live in the pure, spirit land, where her sun shall never go down, nor disease bleech her cheek, nor pain torture her frail body, but light unclouded, health unimpaired, joy complete, peace unsullied, and bliss immortal, will be hers to enjoy with saints and angels, and God, forever and ever. She was a member of the United Brethren church in Greenville.

Sister Lewis, consort of Nathan Lewis departed this life, in peace at Chany Grove, McLean county, Ill.

Sister Lewis was a faithful and pious member of the United Brethren church in Christ. The writer had the privilege of visiting her several times during her illness. Her faith was strong in God. She endured her affliction with great Christian fortitude and left this world in great hope and peace. She left a husband and two children. The funeral was preached by brother Stoddard.

Elizabeth, wife of James Roseborough, died on the 29th of January, in Leesburg; Cumberland county, Pa. aged 25 years, 1 month, and 4 days.

On the day of her death, this sister had been visiting, and came home well, as usual. She went to bed at nine o'clock with her husband and child, and fell asleep. At about twelve o'clock, the child made a noise and awoke its father. He tried to awake his wife, and found that there was something wrong. He then lit a candle, and discovered that she was dead. She was subject to palpitation of the heart, and had thought that she would go in that way. We are glad that she had religion, and trust that she was ready to depart. We felt for her parents. Some years ago, one of their sons, 19 years of age, was found dead in the woods. So, they saw neither of them die. May this teach them all a lesson,—to be ready. Funeral services by the writer.

Henry Mower.

Shippensburg, Pa., March 10, '60.

Samuel Swartz died January the 5th, 1860, aged 23 years.

He was converted over four years ago, joined the United Brethren church, and lived a consistent Christian until his demise. He and his wife embarked together upon the sea of life with bright prospects of a happy voyage; but, alas! the bud that seemed to be just opening to this devoted pair was soon to be closed by the frosts of affliction and death. Death's work became visible in August last, by those flushed cheeks. Every possible effort was made by his friends to save his life, but without success. Five months soon passed away, and brother Samuel was dying; but how? alone? No! the ark of the new covenant was by his bed! yea, Jesus, the hope of glory, was in his soul! I visited him as often as possible. He talked about death as freely and calmly as though he was but going to take a short walk to a neighbor's house. A short time before he breathed his last, brother Bowman, in answer to his inquiry about the weather, informed him that it was clear, and not a cloud to be seen. With a heavenly smile, he replied that it was all clear with him, too; and, in a short time after, his spirit was wafted home to glory. His remains were taken to a large school-house, where the occasion was improved by the. writer, from Phil, i , 21, to a large, attentive, and weeping congregation, and was then followed to the place of interment by the largest concourse of people that I ever witnessed on such an occasion in Illinois.

Joseph S. Robinson.

New Michigan, Livingston co., Ill., Feb. 29, '60.

Wilson T. Swander died at his father's residence, near Willshire, Ohio, December 29th, 1859, aged 4 years, 5 months, and 3 days.

Eliza E. Swander

Eliza E. Swander died February 8th, 1860, aged 11 years, 4 months, and 25 days.

Elizabeth A. Swander

Elizabeth A. Swander died February 16th, 1860, aged 10 years, 1 month, and 22 days.

"Sweet little buds, for earth too fair, Have gone to heaven to blossom there."

James M. Swander

James M. Swander died February the 20th, 1860, aged 16 years, 10 months, and 17 days.

Monroe, as he was generally called, was a good boy. He embraced religion about one year ago, and united with the United Brethren church. He so lived, for the most part, that others could see that he had been with, and learned of, Jesus. The last words he uttered were, "Lord Jesus, receive me in thy kingdom.' ''The brightest flowers are soonest plucked."

Clarissa M. Swander

Clarissa M. Swander died February 24th, 1860, aged 18 years, 5 months, and 27 days.

Clarissa was not a professor of religion, but she was a very amiable and interesting young lady. Her father remarked to the writer, about three months since, that, since the death of her mother, which occurred last May, Clarissa had been, just like a mother to the rest of his children; and that the children all loved and obeyed her as well as. they could have loved and obeyed their mother. But she is gone! We trust she gained an admittance into the everlasting kingdom of Jesus Christ, and that she is now enjoying the society of those brothers and sisters she loved so ardently on earth in the realms of glory.

Thus, five children, members of the same family, have been called suddenly from time to eternity. They all died of putrid sore throat. Their mother was, and their father still is, a member of the German Reformed church. May He whose ways are past finding out bind up the bleeding heart of the afflicted father, and enable him to adopt the language of one of old—'The Lord gave; the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of th Lord."

Wm. McKee.

Willshire, O., March 8, '60.

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Martha J. daughter of William and Angelina Davidson, departed this life March the 7th, 1860, aged 8 years, 5 months, and 1 day.

Martha Jane was a lovely little girl, much loved by her parents and all who knew her. May this dispensation of the providence of an all-wise and merciful God bring the parents and relatives to Christ. Funeral services by the writer.

N. B. Odle.

Warren co., Ind., March 9, '60.

Mary A. Shaw died March the 12th, aged 5 years, 11 months, and 6 days.

She died very suddenly, having been sick but a few days. A funeral discourse was preached by the writer, from Matt, xvi, 26.

H. Vangundy.

Tabitha, daughter of Cornelius and Ann Knowlton, departed this life at the residence of her grandfather, in Monroe county, Ohio, January 3d, 1860.

She was a lovely little girl, and very intelligent; but the hand of death withered the flower just as it began to bloom. Age —6 years and 3 months. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Matt, xviii., 14.

H. Rice.

Masterton, Monroe co., O., March 7, '60.

Parmelia E., daughter of Zephaniah and Sarah Swartz, departed this life February the 19th, 1860, aged 6 years and 1 day.

Whom she first appeared indisposed, her parents thought it was only a cold, and that she would soon be better. They administered such medicines as they thought best in such cases, but to no purpose. They then called a physician; but the disease (brain fever) baffled his skill, and he said she must.die. Although parents, brothers, and sisters, with entreaties, cries, and tears, bade her stay, Jesus; the Great Shepherd, stretched forth his hand and said, Come. She went to join her brother in singing songs of love. Oh, that God would sanctify this sad affliction to the salvation of those mourning souls that are left behind. Services attended by the writer, from Matt, xviii., 8.

J. I. Robinson.

Martha Ann, daughter of James and Margaret Highly, departed this life February the 4th, 1860, in Hocking county, Ohio, aged 3 years, 9 months, and 8 days.

Sarah Elizabeth Highly

Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of James and Margaret Highly, departed this life February the 20th, 1800, in Hocking county, Ohio, aged 6 years, 2 months, and 17 days.

Jacob Romich.

Hilliards station, O.

Luella Florence, daughter of Rev. Zelbeda and Sarah Catharine Warner, passed away to a brighter and holier clime, on the 3d of the present month, aged 2 years, 3 months, and 4 days.

Thus has our brother and sister been bereft of their sweet little Luella. But, as Christian parents, they know Him who has said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not;" and while they have faith in his promises, they may look forward with joy to the time when they shall see their little one again; for, while it is true that tears and prayers can not bring it back to earth, they may go to it.

J. J. Glossbrenner.

Western, Va., March 13, '60.

Mary Inez, daughter of George W. and Elizabeth C. Stigleman, departed this life December the 22d, 1859, aged 2 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Disease, scarlet fever.

The Lord, who has said, "suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven," keep the afflicted parents in the abundance of his grace, and bring them to join their child in the bliss of heaven. Funeral services by Rev. D. Stover.

J. G. Shuey.

Greens Fork, Ind , Feb. 20, '60.