The early death of this young man exhibits the uncertainty of life under the most favorable circumstances, as he was of a robust constitution, and had never been sick prior to the illness which closed his life. He was a diligent student from childhood, and at fourteen was well read in the Scriptures, and in the writings of Friends. He was remarkable for untiring perseverance, and a social temperament, which endeared him to his friends. He ardently desired an opportunity to obtain a thorough education, yet when arrangements were being made for him to enter Indiana Boarding School, he said, "Father, if it is thought best for me not to go, I will stay at home and help thee."

He was careful not to leave his father's house on Firstdays without consent; and often spoke of the impropriety of parents permitting their children to go abroad after night, in towns and villages, where they may be induced to associate with improper company.

Through some difficulties he was prepared to enter college, and became a student at Haverford, where he graduated with credit. Towards the professors and officers of that Institution be ever retained feelings of respect, affection, and gratitude; and they and his fellow-students entertained for him a high regard.

On leaving Haverford College he was engaged in teaching in Indiana for about a year, when his health declined in consequence of a neglected cold, and he

returned to his father's house. His complaint was such that he conversed with difficulty, saying, "I am wholly prostrated.”

He was a devout believer in our Lord and Saviour, and for the last few months it was his practice to spend an hour or two alone daily for religious purposes. He was diffident about saying much as to his spiritual state, but remarked, that it was cause of heartfelt regret that he had not always been sufficiently on the watch to keep out of temptations. In the early part of his illness, when the probable result was mentioned to him, he received the information with calmness, and said, "I know in whom to trust." And when, at a later period, a friend asked him concerning his eternal welfare, he replied, "I see nothing in my way."

IRA W. MENDENHALL,
Annapolis, Ind.

47 1mo. 17 1858

He bore his severe illness with much patience, manifesting a meek and quiet spirit, and very near his close expressed, with reference to the Saviour, "Thou art my all in all," and quietly fell asleep. MARY ANN MENDENHALL,

59 1mo. 25 1858 Deep River, N. C. Wife of Moses H. Mendenhall. Frequently during her last illness she enjoined her family and servants to live a religious life. She expressed her resignation to the Lord's will, and in almost her last moments, said, "I am ready:" soon after which she passed away as if falling into a sleep.

WILLIAM C. MENDENHALL, 10 months 8mo. 27 1858 Fairfield, Ind. Son of Atta B. Mendenhall. 75 5mo. 20 1858

GEORGE MICKLE,

Woodbury, N. J. An Elder.

He had a birthright membership, and was carefully trained in truthfulness and uprightness by a religiously concerned mother, having been deprived of his father, by death, in the eighth year of his age. And we believe he was convinced by the teachings of the Holy Spirit in early life, that the doctrines and testimonies of our religious Society are in strict conformity with the precepts of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

During his illness, which was protracted, great was the fervency of spirit with which he was clothed, that he might be thoroughly washed and made meet for the kingdom of heaven; an evidence of which being mercifully granted him, earnest were his desires that all the human family should comply with the terms of salvation laid down in the Gospel of our Saviour, dwelling much on his answer to Peter, John xiii. 8: "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me." He reminded many who called to see him, that salvation was an individual work, and must be witnessed in each through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost. Upon parting with some beloved friends the day before his close, he desired his love should be given "to all who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Yes,

to those also who do not. Oh! the constraining love of Christ-how it carries all with it-would leave none behind! Farewell, dear friends, farewell in the Lord."

54 6mo 9 1858

Deep Creek, N. C. Daughter of Eli Mills.

ALATHINA MILLS,

Lowville, N. Y. A Minister. Wife of Frederic

ISAAC MILLS, Fairfield, Ind. 27 11mo. 23 1858 This young man was of a lively, intelligent mind, an amiable disposition, dutiful to his parents, and an attractive member of his own social circle. To these advantages was added, until his twentieth year, good physical health.

About this time an attack of measles left him with a cough, which was not considered alarming until within two years of his decease, when medical aid was tried, but in vain. He was led to review

his life, and was enabled to bow before Almighty God, and plead for mercy in Christ Jesus our Lord; which we believe was granted. He said to his beloved wife and mother, that his peace was made with his Heavenly Father, and though he felt it a trial to leave his dear little children, yet before his close he seemed to give them up cheerfully, and expressed a desire that they should be brought up in the Society of Friends, and instructed in the principles of the Christian religion as held by them.

SYLVANUS E. MILLS,

4 8mo. 31 1858

Vermillion Co., Ill. Son of Ira Mills.

MARTHA MODLIN,

37 11mo. 25 1858

Greensborough, Henry Co., Ind. Wife of Elias

Modlin.

MARY MOODY,

65 5mo. 16 1858 Bloomfield, Ind. Widow of Samuel Moody.

She had been sinking under a lingering disease for two years. Some months before her close she became sensible that her peace was not made with her Maker. Great distress of mind ensued, and very earnest were her prayers that she might be prepared for the realms of bliss. "O!" said she, "what would I give if I could express the language of my husband the day before his decease, that he was ready and waiting." Much feeling was awakened in several of her attendants, and a female friend prayed very earnestly that her Saviour, if consistent with His will, in His own time would lift up the light of His coun