Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 21-1861 Died. In Newberry, Indiana, on the 28th ult., of diptheria, Frances L. BUSH, eldest daughter of Wm. and Olive BUSH, formerly of Batavia, aged 16 years. [At the request of the friends of the deceased we re-publish the above, with the addition of the following obituary.] Fanie was a cherished plant, not only in her father's family, but also in the society of all her friends. But the relentless hand of fate has touched her, and drawn out the central bolt of her parents' love, and laid waste the affections of two fond sisters and many friends. We feel her loss; we miss her in every place of social resort. Her vacant seat in the church waits not her coming, but is occupied by another. In the evening party she is not seen among her friends, her bland countenance is not there, her blithe laugh is not heard. Faithful and prompt as a student, as a school companion, she was even cheerful and gay. It is desirable to die in the middle life and thus shun the infirmities of old age; but how the heart sickens and recoils from the scene, when we see the opening flower scathed and withering with the morning dew yet upon it. Fanie is removed in the strength of her years, and the promise of her days. But, O, it is good to give back the spirit to its Maker, before the feet have learned the paths of sin. She is taken in the innocence of youth with the sweet simplicity of her childhood still lingering about her. We all loved her, and feel ourselves loudly admonished by this seeming premature death, and the uncertainty of human life. Deeply sympathising with the parents of the deceased, we bow in meek submission to the chastening of our Almighty father in this most afflicting bereavement. Lucinda JAMES, Formerly her Teacher. *** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************