****************** Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 10-1865 Married. By M.W. HEWITT, Esq., at the Eagle Hotel, in Batavia, Mr. Bradley JACKSON, to Miss Sarah SHELDON, each of Barre. * * Died. At Alabama Center, January 6, 1865, Miss Mary E. STONE, step-daughter of Rev. A. W_ _ REN, aged 18 years, 10 months and 23 days. Gone, but not lost; Dead, but not forgotten. Of Consumption, in Bethany, N.Y., December 17th ult., Mr. Abel W. PAGE, aged _9 years. His life was his highest eulogy, his works of faith, and his labors of love will preserve his name from oblivion. He was born in Vermont, and in childhood came here, where he lived till God took him to himself. He became a Christian about 1830, and made a profession of his faith in the Presbyterian Church, and was soon chosen a ruling Elder, and held his office till his death, and ruled well, and was worthy of double honor. He often represented the Church in the Presbytery, and the Presbytery in the General Assembly, and was an able and efficient member of our Church Courts. He was a faithful and devoted Bible Class Teacher, and he had the pleasure of seeing many of his pupils coming into the Church, as the meek and humble followers of his Saviour. He took a deep and absorbing interest in the religious education of the young, and the last time he ever appeared in Church, was to attend a Sabbath School Concert, and this fact shows how much he felt for the religious interests of the rising generation. He was always in his place in the Church, and in the Prayer Meeting, and always ready to speak for God and his cause, and to give his moral support and influence to the Church of God. He was the firm and tried friend of the Minister of the Gospel, and received him as an angel of God, and gave him all proper respect and reverence, and heard him gladly; and he was his able and willing supporter in temporal things, and he did not diminish his support, nor attempt to drive him away, because he did not approve of every word he said, for he knew that offensive truths must be spoken, and the Minister must proclaim all the words of this life, whether they hear or whether they forbear. He was a good and intelligent citizen, took great interest in public affairs, loved his Country, and was willing to make great sacrifices to maintain and defend the cause of the nation, and the last time he went out of his house was to vote for the President. And while in comparative health he gave his blessing and counsel to his family, and to the Elders and Trustees of the Church with much feeling of heart; and made such disposition of his worldly affairs as seemed wisest and best to his clear and judicious mind, so that when God should call, he might be well prepared to walk through the valley of the shadow of death, and fear no evil, for God would be with him, and his rod and his staff would comfort him. And we have good reason to believe that God was with him in death, and delivered him and gave him the victory, and crowned him with glory, honor and immortality. And the last words which he uttered, which could be distinctly understood were these,"most home," as though when the eyes of sense were closing upon the scenes of time, the eyes of his mind were opening upon the blessed scenes of eternity, and that he saw the gates of Heaven, and the palace of the great King, his Father's house, and his eternal home. Com. At Wheatville, Genesee County, N.Y., Oct. 25th 1864, of paralysis, Sarah A. LUND, daughter of Joseph LUND, Esq., aged 40 years. She was converted to God, and united with the M.E. Church, under the labors of Brother Sheldon H. BAKER, while attending school at Caryville, N.Y., in 1846. Sister LUND possessed great amiability of character, and always adorned her Christian profession by consistency of life and godly conversation. The suddenness of the attack, and the paralysis which immediately ensued, forbade the privilege of her testifying in the hour of death, to the blessedness of that religion she had so long enjoyed. We, however, have the blessed assurance that to her "death was gain"--and she has gone to her reward. She was warmly attached to the church of her choice and a great lover of our literature, especially the "Ladies' Repository," of which she was a constant reader. On one occasion she expressed to the writer the desire that more of the young might be benefited by the perusal of this valuable periodical. Our beloved sister loved the Sanctuary, and was always present at the public means of grace, when circumstances permitted. Well do I remember the marked attention she gave to the preaching of the Word on the Sabbath, which was out two days preceding her death. Though quiet and retiring in her disposition, religion and the duties was her theme; and her daily life evinced the purity of her heart, and her devotion to her Master. Loved by all who knew her, and loved best by those who knew her most intimately. She has passed away from earth, but to join that happy throng "which have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." She leaves a father, several sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn her sudden departure. J.O. WILLSEA. * * Horses Wanted! The subscriber will be at C.W. Van DeBOGART's Barn, Batavia, until further notice for the purpose of purchasing good Army Horses, for Cavalry and Artillery use, from 5 to 10 years old. 14 1/2 to 15 hands high, sound and In Good Condition. I will pay the Highest Cash Prices. Persons having Horses should bring them Immediately. _. PICARD, ANDREWS, & Van DeBOGART, Agent. * * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************