Rensselaer Union, Volume 10, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1878 — Mrs. David T. Halstead. [ARTICLE]

Mrs. David T. Halstead.

Editor Union: Doubtless the friends generally have received the sad iutolligmew of the deaih of my dour companion, from a number of whom wo have received hind words of sympathy in this dark and trying hour. Knowing as I do that h°r noble anil generous nature, ever cheerful and kind disposition, together with her pnro' and spotless lifo endeared her, not only lo brothers and sistersin the flesh and In tbs church, but a host of others amopg whom she mingled for so long a time—to all of these 1 would say the remembrance of your many tokens of fraternal kindness cheered her in her lonely hours, Bhe would have loved to have seen yon all once more. Bho was not only resigned hut cheerful to the very lust; never for one moment complained of her lot, hut ever hud- words of encouragement and cheer for others. Her Confidence and hope in the life to comenerer wavered. On the morning of tho 26th uh. she calmly fell asleep, without a strnggloor seeming disquietude. The same sweet smiie on her countenance even in death, 1 know it would have bc-eb a gratification to you, &8 well as a comfort to us, could you have been near to render assistance with your own bands and help bear the grief in the trying hour. The friends awl neighbors manifested extreme-kindness, and did all that could be done in the way of assistance; showing their respect by a large gathering at 9 o'clock the next morning—conveying her to her present resting place in the cemetery at Magnolia, where they laid her away to slamber, wfrhmrtwjrhwposing ceremonies. TM& Haptfst minister read ny my reqnest the fourth chapter of First Thessaloniana from the thirteeenth verse to Its Close,'after whirl* the congregation sang, "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,” which had been bsr favorito hymn, kluy tho glad day of deliverance and sweet reunion hasten on.

D. T. HALSTEAD.

Magnolia, Miss., July 4th, 1878.