an observation which he made in the course of the evening, it was evident that his thoughts were occupied on the subject of death. He became extremely restless, yet said he was not in pain, and seemed unable to explain his real feelings. His sister became apprehensive that death was approaching, but these symptoms passed off, and when his father returned, he appeared much revived, and listened with interest to conversation.

He sat up to supper, which he took with relish, and when his sister proposed his retiring to bed, he said, "I feel very comfortable, come and sit by me." He then entered into cheerful conversation on different topics, remarking he thought he might have stayed a week longer at Ventnor. On its being queried if he wished to do so, he replied, "I do not know that I do; home looks pleasant, but I thought I might perhaps revive a little. He got up stairs with some difficulty, but without assistance. After resting a little on a chair to breathe, he rose to undress, when his sister observing him about to fall, held out her arms for his support, when he fell back and expired. His father only arrived in time to witness his last breath, and to take the place of his afflicted daughter, who deeply felt the bereavement. How often is that saying verified, "that the day of the Lord cometh as a thief in the night," even in cases of protracted illness, how often does the awful crisis come suddenly at last-loudly and emphatically proclaiming the language, "Be ye also ready."

Thus terminated the earthly course of this amiable youth. His path was eminently that of the just, who walk by faith. He steadily sought Divine counsel and help, walking in the fear of the Lord, who graciously proved as his Sun and Shield-his Strength and his Salvation.

As there is no burial ground belonging to the Society of Friends on the Isle of Wight, the bereaved relations were

best satisfied to have the remains conveyed to Southampton for interment, a distance of thirty miles. In the arrangements for this purpose, they were kindly assisted by Alfred Burlingham, then at Ventnor; also by William Wilson, a gentleman of Nottingham, who, with much Christian sympathy, procured the necessary accommodations at Cowes, preparatory to embarking there for Southampton. Through the medium of Thomas Mann, the Independent Minister at Cowes, a small vessel was in readiness to convey the party across the water.

At Southampton they were met by several of their family connections, and were kindly attended to by the Friends there. The interment took place on First day morning, the 10th of Fifth Month, at Friends' burial ground, a little out of town, which proved a solid instructive season. D. P. Hack, who had come from Brighton to attend the interment, (accompanied by another kind Friend,) was engaged to address the company at the grave side; also T. Pumphrey had good service in testimony in the meeting. In the evening about forty Friends assembled at the lodgings where the family had been accommodated, when a few memoranda relative to the dear deceased were read, and the opportunity proved a time of instruction and edification, for which renewed evidence of Divine regard, prayer and thanksgiving, were offered, on the bended knee, to the Father of Mercies and God of all consolation.

THE END.

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