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strongly characterizes him.

"Blessed are the meek,

for they shall inherit the earth."

James Quinlan, who commenced his labors one year later than Mr. Benedict, has held an effective relation ever since; whereas, Mr. Benedict held for some years a supernumerary relation. Mr. Quinlan has, therefore, performed the pastoral duties for the longest unbroken series of years of any man among us.

Many others, who began their self denying work at a later period, have done nobly; but I am reminded by a judicious friend that I am engaged in a delicate task, and forbear. At a future time, some more able pen will make the grateful record of their toils, sacrifices and success.

PART SECOND.

REMINISCENCES OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE TROY CONFERENCE.

"The memory of the just is blessed."-SOLOMON.

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ENGRAVED BY FE JONES. FROM THE ORIGINAL PAINTING BY JAMES PINE.

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