The subject of this notice embraced religion January the 3d, 1858, at his own residence; lived a faithful and happy life, and died a triumphant death. He had been sprinkled in childhood; but after his conversion he could not feel satisfied. He deferred the matter, however, until but three days before his death, at which time he called for Rev. B. Fanning to baptize him, and, on receiving the ordinance, in his own house, by immersion, he was made to shout the praise of God. On the morning of his death, while the family were attending to morning duty, the old gentleman shouted aloud for joy, in which state of ecstasy he died. The last words he was heard to speak were, ''Sweet Jesus," and fell asleep. The deceased was a member of the United Brethren church but a few months, but. in that time he evidenced the truth of experimental religion. Although he usually walked with a cane, he often, when happy, would throw it aside and walk, and even leap, and praise the Lord. He leaves a companion and nine children to mourn over this stroke of death; but their loss is his eternal gain. The wife and four of the children are religious, and we trust all the family may become pious and meet in heaven. The funeral services were attended to on the following day. A large congregation were in attendance. Discourse preached from the 39th Psalm and 4th verse.

Geo. W. Fast.

North Manchester, Ind., May 9, '60.

William Thurman took leave of his friends on earth to join these in heaven, on the 2lst of December, 1859, aged 50 years.

Some six years before his exit from earth be joined the Brethren church, and in it lived a consistent Christian until called home to rest in heaven. He said, during his last sickness, that he had no desire to get well; he wished to go home to rest. He desired his family to be faithful, and they soon would join him.

Brother Thurman was a great friend to the church of his choice; not that he hated others, but because he loved her reformatory principles. He made he compromises with the devil. He was very liberal; gave largely to build up the kingdom of Christ in the vicinity of Grandview, near which be lived. The church sustains a great loss in the death of brother Thurman. The weary itinerant found a welcome home at his residence. He leaves a companion and several sons and daughters, who are pious, and mourn not as those who have no hope.

Dear sister Thurman, be comforted; your partner in life is now doubtless in the association of those two beloved daughters who have so lately gone on before. May they rest sweetly where there is no more curse. Funeral sermon by the writer on the fourth Sabbath in April last. Text, "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."— Prov. xviii., 24.

John Elliott.

Alfordsville, Ind., May 10, '60.

Barbara, wife of Milton Crow, departed this life at her residence, near Fayette, Fayette county, Iowa, March 5th, 1860, aged 42 years, 10 months, and 13 days.

Sister Crow was born in Indiana county, Virginia; emigrated thence to Pennsylvania; thence to Ohio; thence to Indiana, and thence to Iowa, where she ended her earthly pilgrimage. She was a worthy member of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, beloved and esteemed by all who knew her. Her disease was consumption, of which she suffered much for several years; but never was heard to murmur or complain. The writer visited her shortly before her death, and observed in her case that Jesus had made her dying bed feel soft as downy pillows are. She expressed a great desire to depart and be with Christ. She encouraged us with this truth, that, although she had been tempted at times during her pilgrimage, in relation to having grace sufficient to sustain her at the time that this earthly house of her tabernacle was to be dissolved, she was able to say, "These temptations are gone. All is right! All is well! Even so, come Lord Jesus." She leaves a bereaved husband and nine children to mourn her loss; but their loss is her eternal gain. May God bless the entire family, and help them to meet her in heaven. Funeral discourse by the writer, to a large, attentive, and weeping congregation, from Ps. xii., 1.

J. S. Rock.

Taylorsville, Iowa

Mary M, wife of James M. McKenney, departed this life October the 19th, 1859, aged 26 years and 13 days.

She was a member of the M. E. church about fifteen years, in which she remained until death, but never professed the religion of Jesus until about three months before her exit from this world Funeral service by brother Johnson, from 1 Cor. xv., 55. Disease, scrofula.

Jemima, daughter of William and Susanna Thurman, quit this land of sorrow and death for the golden plains of life, on the 7th of December, 1859, aged 16 years, 5 months, and 15 days.

Sister Jemima was converted at a protracted meeting at the Dawson School-house, in April, before her death. She continued faithful until the Savior came for her; she was fully prepared to go at his call. Sleep in Jesus, thou loved one, until the glorious resurrection day. Sermon by the writer, April 22d, 1860. Text, John xiv., 18.

John Elliott.

Cluton Sebastian, son of G. W. A. Newlon of Avon, Polk county, died February the 14th, 1858, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 14 days.

James Otis Newlon

James Otis, son of the same parent, died April the 23d, 1860, aged 6 years, 2 months, and 3 days.

May the all-sufficient grace of God rest upon our dear brother and sister in these repeated afflictions; may they realize that "heaven opens wide her ever-enduring gates, — harmonious sound, — on golden hinges turning," to receive those of whom it is said, "Of such is the kingdom of heaven."

G. T. Carpenter.

Winterset, Iowa, May 4, '60.

Levi son of Henry and Moriah Walters, died May the 3d, 1860 aged 8 years and 2 months. Disease, croup.

This is the fourth child called from the embrace of the parents; but they are gone on before, and doubtless with joy will hail their pious parents before long in heaven. Funeral discourse from Matt. xix., 14, to an attentive congregation.

Geo. W. Fast.

North Manchester, Ind. May 9, '60.

Frank W., infant son of Ira and Eliza Meeker, of Lagrange county, Indiana, died May the 5th, 1860, aged 3 weeks. Services by J. Atwood.

Lovely babe, how brief thy stay!

Short and hasty was thy day;

Ending soon thy journey here,

Pain and grief no more to bear.