year 1836 he was appointed to Jamaica, where he successively occupied three stations; in the last of which, Savannahla-Mar, he was made exceedingly useful. His last affliction was short, and sometimes deprived him of the full use of his mental powers; but, during his lucid intervals, he expressed a calm and settled confidence in God. He died in peace, October 10th, 1841.

6. CHARLES BATES; a man of unobtrusive manners, and of genuine piety. He was converted to God early in life, and entered upon the ministry with a strong desire for the salvation of his fellow-men. He laboured acceptably in Newfoundland, and in the West Indies, for nearly twenty years, and died in great peace at Tortola, on the 16th of December, 1841.

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7. JOSEPH ORTON; who was appointed at Jamaica in 1826, and laboured acceptably and successfully in the Falmouth and Montego-Bay Circuits. 1828 he was imprisoned in the common jail of St. Ann's, by the Magistrates of that parish, who at that time were greatly opposed to our Mission. During his imprisonment his health became seriously affected, in consequence of which he was at length compelled to leave that island. In Jamaica, he possessed the affection and confidence of his brethren in the ministry; zealously discharged his duties as a Missionary; was greatly beloved by the people of his charge; and still lives in their memory and affections. Soon after his return to this country, he received an appointment to Australia, where he occupied several stations to the advantage of the societies and congregations which were placed under his pastoral care. Having determined to return to his native land, he embarked from Melbourne, with his family, early in the March of the present year, in a very enfeebled state of health. The severe weather which was encountered in doubling Cape-Horn occasioned an aggravation of his complaints, and probably hastened his decease. He died on the 30th of April, 1842, full of confidence in God, and in holy triumph over death. His body was committed to the great deep, in sure and certain hope of a joyful resurrection when the sea shall give up her dead.

8. HENRY J. WYATT; who entered into rest in the morning of his day, soon after his arrival on the very important field of Missionary labour at Cape-Coast Castle. The fervour of his spirit, and his devotedness to God, excited the hope of his extensive usefulness among the

oppressed and degraded Africans, whose deep wrongs he had long felt, and for whose salvation he had fervently prayed. He had preached twice, and had nearly recovered from his seasoning fever, when he was seized with epilepsy, and in a few hours fell asleep in Jesus. He had presented his body to God, "a living sacrifice," which was thus mysteriously accepted in the twenty-third year of his age.

RECENT DEATHS.

JUNE 29th, 1842.-At Bradford, (Wilts.,) in his twentieth year, William, youngest son of the late Rev. S. Sewell. The eight years previous to his decease were years of affliction; which, however, was hastened to its crisis by the lamented removal of his father, in the month of March last an event he deeply felt. His illness was characterized by patience and resignation to the divine will, and confidence in the divine goodness and wisdom. He was savingly converted to God; graciously supported under his sufferings; and at length his happy spirit passed away to be for ever with the Lord. J. S.

July 12th.-Mr. Edwin Jackson, of Leeds, merchant and clothier: a young man of solid piety, superior understanding and discretion; and, in the offices of Leader and Local Preacher, served the church with great affection, fidelity, and success. His last illness was short and severe; and though he had no special apprehension that death was near, he was evidently prepared for the change by a previous and visible deepening of the work of grace in his soul. The last two or three weeks of his life were eminently holy and happy. "Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth, and the faithful fail from among the children of men." A. B.

July 15th.-At Hebden-Bridge, in the Todmorden Circuit, Mrs. Horsfall, aged seventythree years. She had been a member of the Wesleyan branch of the church of Christ for upwards of forty years, during which period she adorned the doctrines of God her Saviour by a holy life. She was a woman of a sound understanding, and displayed great prudence in the management of her family. She manifested a deep concern for the spiritual welfare of her

children; and endeavoured, like David, to bless her household. In her last affliction she found God to be all-sufficient; and was enabled to bear a pleasing testimony to the power of divine grace. Towards the close especially, her mind was very happy; and she entered "the valley," expressing her confidence that her heavenly Shepherd would be her support. C. T.

July 16th.-At Kingsdown, in the Bristol North Circuit, Mrs. Ann Thomas, who had been a consistent member of the Methodist society about fourteen years. Her last affliction was long, lingering, and severe, and its particular paroxysms extremely exhausting; but she was enabled to possess her soul in patience. Being

long prevented from attending public worship, she was much with God in prayer and praise, and her precious Bible; which were channels of divine strength and godly comfort to her. To her son, and to several Christian friends, some time before her departure, she said, that the fear of death was quite removed, and that she was perfectly resigned to the will of God. She observed, that she felt an indescribable peace; it was like nothing earthly; it came from heaven. She added, that she felt that it was her duty to wait patiently till it should please God to call her; but that she rejoiced in likewise feeling that by grace he had prepared her for her change. She thus continued to the last, dying in great quietness and peace. R. J.

July 17th.-At High-Leigh, in the Warrington Circuit, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. John Taylor. About thirty years ago she was awakened to a sense of her condition as a sinner, when she united herself to the Methodist society, and soon obtained a sense of the pardoning love of God. From that time until her death she continued to be a consistent member of the religious society which she had joined. She died in great peace, exulting in the merits of Christ, and saying, not long before death,

"Jesus, thy blood and righteousness

My beauty are, my glorious dress: 'Midst flaming worlds, in these array'd, With joy shall I lift up my head."

S. W.

July 18th.-Mrs. Piercy, of Bishop-Wilton, in the Pocklington Circuit, aged thirty-four. She became a member of the Wesleyan society at the early age of eleven years, and remained a steady, conscientious follower of the Redeemer to the end of her life. When first seized by the affliction which terminated her mortal existence, she said, "How thankful am I that I have not now my religion to seek!" For herself she had no anxiety; but she could have wished to live longer for her children's sake. This was not permitted; and, after a few days of much suffering, she entered into the joy of her Lord. She was a woman of an affectionate disposition, and was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

L. B.

July 31st.-At Bristol, aged seventy-seven, Mr. J. W. Lancaster. Ile was converted to God in the twentieth year of his age; and during fiftyseven years maintained his Christian character as a member of the Wesleyan church. For about thirty years he was a useful Class-Leader; continuing in that office until increasing infirmities compelled him to relinquish its duties. He knew much family affliction, but was always graciously supported by an unshaken confidence in God. A little before his departure, when articulation was difficult, he said, "I have fought the good fight, and laid hold on eternal life." Thus realizing, at the closing scene, the truth of a saying to which he frequently gave utterance in his class; namely, "It is the end that crowns all." J. W.

August 3d.-At Reading, Mrs. M. A. Burgess,

in the sixty-third year of her age. On first obtaining a saving acquaintance with the truth, she united herself to a church belonging to Lady Huntingdon's Connexion. Her religious views and principles being, however, strietly Arminian, she subsequently became a Wesleyan Methodist; and continued a consistent and useful member to the day of her death. She died as she had lived, trusting alone in the merits of the Saviour. Her end was calmly triumphant. When struggling in the final conflict, she gave utterance to her joyous confidence in the animating language of the Psalmist, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." The words, "they comfort me," she continued to repeat, till her lips were sealed in the silence of death. W. H. B.

August 18th.-At Pannal, in the Otley Circuit, Isabella Gill, who had been above ten years a consistent member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society at that place. Soon after she became connected with the Wesleyans, she obtained a satisfactory evidence of her adoption. From that time, until the close of her life, she gave full proof that she had not believed in vain. As a Teacher she zealously endeavoured to promote the spiritual benefit of the children in the Sabbath-school. The affliction which terminated her life was short, but severe; but in her patience had its perfect work. Being divinely supported, she was raised alike above the love of life, and the fear of death. After taking an affectionate leave of her relations, she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, in the twenty-seventh year of her age. R. T.

August 25th.-At Bradford, (Wilts,) agoď thirty-six, Mrs. Mercer, who had been a member of the Wesleyan society eighteen years. The last twenty months of her life constituted a season of suffering, during which the truth and excellence of Christianity were strikingly exhi bited. Maintaining an unshaken confidence in the Saviour, she greatly rejoiced; and died in the full triumph of faith. J. S.

August 30th.-At Foolow, in the Eakewell Circuit, aged sixty-four years, Benjamin Bramwell. With many others he was awakened to a knowledge of his sinful state by nature, and led to seek salvation through faith in the Saviour, about forty-six years ago, under the ministry of the late Rev. William Bramwell. He sustained the office of Class-Leader for thirty-five years, and always preserved an unblemished character. His mild and unassuming manners gained him the esteem of all with whom he had any intercourse. For a few weeks he appeared to be gradually sinking into the grave; but his mind was calmly stayed on God, and he closed life with a clear prospect of eternal rest. M. C.

Sept. 5th.-At Octon, near Low-Harrogate. in the Knaresborough Circuit, Mr. John wale, farmer, aged seventy-four years. He had ben a highly respected member of the Wesleyan society for many years. His disposition was kind and peaceful. He was "diligent in business;" and conducted his worldly affairs as a

Christian man. To his children he was an affectionate father. He survived his endeared wife only four months; and, after a short affliction, departed in peace, to be for ever with the Lord. P. W.

Sept. 5th.-At Trowbridge, in the Bradford (Wilts.) Circuit, aged forty-one years, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. H. Dyer, chemist and druggist. For the last nine years she had been a consistent member of the Wesleyan society, and was of an eminently meek and quiet spirit. Her removal was unexpected and sudden. On the Sunday she attended the chapel, morning and evening, apparently in her usual health. Early in the night she was taken ill. Medical aid was had recourse to, but in vain. She sunk into a state of unconsciousness, and soon after died. Although the manner of her death was such as to prevent her friends from receiving her dying testimony, they "sorrow not as others which have no hope," being persuaded that she sleeps in Jesus. J. S.

Sept. 8th.-At Whitchurch, Salop, aged thirtynine years, Mr. George Kempster, Class-Leader, and Secretary to the United Tract Society in that place. He endured with great patience a protracted affliction, and died triumphantly in the faith of Christ, and hope of heaven. Exclaiming, with his latest breath, "Glory, glory, glory!" he then imperceptibly passed into the presence of his Saviour and Lord.

A. F.

Sept. 8th.-At New-Mills, in the sixty-fifth year of his age, Mr. Joseph Kirk, who had been a Methodist about thirty-five years; during which his conduct was consistent with his profession. He felt happy in occupying the cottage which had been the home of Mr. Wesley and the Travelling Preachers, when they visited this part of the High-Peak of Derbyshire, in the early days of Methodism. He was a good man, and departed this life triumphing in Christ.

S. A.

Sept. 8th.-At Bildestone, in the Bury St. Edmund's Circuit, aged thirty-nine years, Mr. William Modlin, who was born at Great-Corby, in Cumberland. In 1819 he went to reside in London, where the death of an elder brother was the means of leading him to serious consideration; and in 1821 he joined the Wesleyan society in Spitalfields. In 1827 he came to reside in Bury, where he became an accredited Local Preacher; the duties of which office he discharged, for above twelve years, with great acceptance and success, till want of health, about two years ago, compelled him to dosist. Since that time he has been gradually declining. During the last seven weeks his sufferings were great; but his mind was kept in perfect peace, and he was grateful for every attention that was paid to him. He was sensible of his approaching dissolution; and, especially during the last five hours of his life, expressed the most triumphant confidence of eternal salvation through the blood of the Redeemer. T. B.

Sept. 13th.-At Cheltenham, in the fifty-third year of his age, Mr. Jonathan Lea, picturedealer. He had been a member of the Wesleyan society for many years, and zealously contributed to its support. He was eminently a man of a liberal spirit. Through life he had a strong confidence in the providential guidance of God; and many incidents in his history proved that his confidence was not misplaced. His noble disinterestedness, his warm-hearted and generous friendship, his great benevolence, and his long adherence to that branch of the cause of God with which he was connected, will ever live in the memory of his surviving friends. His last hours were distinguished by great personal humility, and by an exclusive and unwavering trust in the atonement of the world's Redeemer. At times the manifestations of God's favour were so strong, that his joy was transporting; and to this he bore delightful testimony, as long as his debilitated frame could sustain the least exertion. He died in the full assurance of hope.

S. T.

Sept. 16th-At Woodford, Essex, the residence of the Minister of the Leyton Circuit, the Rev. John Mason, Wesleyan Minister, in the fifty-seventh year of his age, and the thirtythird of his itinerancy. Through the whole period of his ministerial labours he had sustained an irreproachable character; and had maintained the life of God in the soul, by the constant exercise of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. During the last winter Mr. Mason was attacked by influenza, which greatly prostrated his strength; but latterly his health appeared to be even improving. He had entered upon the duties of his new station with confident hopes of being able to fulfil them, and with strong determination to devote himself to their performance. He had preached on the Tuesday and Wednesday evenings before his death, and attended a prayer-meeting and Leaders' Meeting on the preceding evening. On Friday morning he rose carly, and walked for a time in the garden adjoining his residence; but, feeling very weary and indisposed, he returned to his bed. In a few minutes one of the vessels of the heart was ruptured, and his spirit almost instantly passed to God. Mr. Mason has left a widow and five children, who mourn his removal from them. In God may the fatherless find mercy!

W. B.

Sept. 19th.-At Maidenhead, where he had resided since he became a Supernumerary, the Rev. Richard Treffry. As of such a man a full account may be expected, in announcing his death it is sufficient to say, that it was, as might have been anticipated by those who knew him, full of holy peace. As he was reduced to a state of extreme weakness and exhaustion, he was able to say very little. A member of his family, perceiving him to be expiring, said to him, "If you feel Jesus to be very precious, press my hand." He gave instantly a most hearty grasp; and, looking upwards, with a very joyous expression, for a few moments, his eyes closed, and he was J. II.

at rest.