acter. There was an increase of gravity, though tempered with cheerfulness; a greater devotion to religious duties, and very strong attachment to the Christian doctrines in which he had been educated, while manifesting a liberal feeling towards those who differed from him. Thus he lived, very much beloved in his neighborhood, where he was counted a peacemaker; and when the termination of his earthly pilgrimage drew near, that Grace which he had ever found sufficient, was still near to, sustain him. Through the protracted disease that terminated his life, he was enabled to look forward with calm, confiding trust, in the merits of his Redeemer, through whom alone he hoped to be saved, often expressing entire resignation to His will, whether it should be to live or die. JAMES H. HEDLEY, Buffalo, N. Y. 44 10mo. 6 1858 GIDEON HERENDEEN. 61 3mo. 12 1858 Farmington, N. Y. An Elder. He bore his protracted illness with great patience and cheerfulness. Even to the last, disregarding his own sufferings, he was constantly caring for the comfort of others. Although his life had been devoted to his Master's service, he was very unassuming, and expressed little of himself, saying, that if he was saved, it would be all of the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. His life of unostentatious charity and devotedness to the cause of religion, gives the humble trust that it is well with him; that he has entered the rest prepared for the lowly followers of the crucified Redeemer. JOSEPH HILL, Bloomfield, Ind. 90 3mo. 16 1858 He passed through severe bodily suffering for several months prior to his decease, which he was enabled to bear with much fortitude and resignation, inanifesting throughout much quietness and peace of mind, and seemed to be calmly waiting to be gathered, as a shock of corn fully ripe, to his final rest. NANOY HILL, 56 1mo. 10 1858 Jonesborough, Ind. An Elder. Wife of Aaron North East, Dutchess Co., N. Y. A Minister. She was faithful and exemplary in the discharge of her social and religious duties, diligent in the attendance of our religious meetings, and her ministry was edifying. During her last illness she suffered much, but manifested resignation to the will of her Ileavenly Father, saying that all would be well; and bidding her family an affectionate farewell, her spirit >passed, it is reverently believed, into the rest that remaineth for the righteous. JOSHUA HOBSON, 21 12mo. 17 1858 2 2mo. 24 1858 Parke Co., Ind. Son of Aaron Hobson. LINDLEY HOBSON, Pleasant Plain, Iowa. LINNY HODGIN, Centre, N. C. 57 6mo. 8 1858 She was of a delicate frame, but until about the twenty-second year of her age was able to leave home to attend meetings occasionally; after which she was almost entirely confined to her house, and mostly to her bed, during the remainder of her life; yet the patient and cheerful quietude with which she bore her tedious, and sometimes severe affliction, was often a lesson of instruction to those who visited her. For a part of the last year, her suffering and susceptibility to external impressions were so great, that she could enjoy neither sight nor sound of any, except the members of the family. She manifested much interest in our Religious Society; would frequently inquire of the family when they returned from meeting, whether particular Friends whom she would name, were there, and wonder that all Friends who were able did not want to attend meetings. We have a hope that she was fully prepared for the death of the righteous. Margaret Hodgin, 60 10mo. 8 1858 Centre, N. C. Daughter of John Hodgin. She was remarkable for her attention to the sick and afflicted, both by day and by night,-occupying herself so fully in these acts of Christian kindness, that she had little opportunity for mingling socially with her friends, excepting such as might be enjoyed in company with invalids. Her faithful care of a sister, (some account of whom is given in the preceding notice,) whose delicate health for an unusually long period was a great trial, evinced that she was one of those described by the Apostle, who manifest their faith by their works. HENRY HODSON, Henry Co., Ind. 23 9mo. 5 1858 He was carefully trained by pious parents, yet being of a volatile disposition, and exposed to unprofitable company, he strayed far from the path of rectitude. In his twenty-third year it pleased his Heavenly Father to remind him of his dangerous position, by a lingering illness, during which he was evidently laboring to seek for heavenly "treasure: and as hopes of recovery waned, he was enabled to dwell, with humble gratitude, on the mercy and condescending goodness of his Redeemer, upon whom, in child-like simplicity, he was favored to cast all his care. He much enjoyed the daily reading of the Holy Scriptures, and as his strength diminished, through great mercy, his faith increased; and a consoling hope was afforded that the resignation of his will was accepted, his transgressions blotted out, and his name recorded in the Lamb's Book of Life. On the morning before his departure he appeared almost continually in supplication; and on awaking from slumber he exclaimed, "Oh! sweet Jesus! He will save me!" Soon after, with uplifted hands, "Praise the Lord!" and shortly afterward, bidding his friends farewell, he peacefully departed—a solemn warning to those in the vigor of their days of the uncertainty of life, and an encouraging evidence of the willingness of our gracious Saviour to save even to the uttermost all who come unto God by Him. Though he lived too much at ease in this world, yet the Lord, in his abundant mercy, saw meet, whilst he suffered a protracted illness, to stain the pleasures of this world in his eyes, enabling him in several instances to bear a testimony against them, and to see the infinite mercy of the Saviour. DAVID HOOPES, Chester Co., Pa. 61 STEPHEN C. HORNER, Raysville, Henry Co., Ind. EMILY HORNEY, Henkle's Creek, Ind. 6mo. 28 1858 1 9mo. 25 1858 35 11mo. 21 1858 Wife of Jesse Horney. She was a bright example of meekness and simplicity, evincing a deep and active interest in the |