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secret springs of action during the latter years of her reign. Among these papers is his correspondence (from 1716 to 1728) with the son of King James the Second, generally called the Chevalier de St. George, or the Old Pretender, transcribed by Mr. Lockhart from the cypher employed by that prince and himself. All these papers, together with many others containing curious particulars concerning the young Chevalier's expedition in 1745, and wonderful escape in 1746, which are believed also to be inedited, are in the possession of Mr. Aufrère; and as he considers them a valuable acquisition to our historical literature, he is preparing them for the press.

June 26, O. S. At Kiew, where he had resided some years, and received a pension from the Russian government, aged 56, Prince Ypsilanti, formerly Hospodar of Moldavia and Wallachia. He had returned that day from St. Petersburg, had Conversed cheerfully and in good health with his family, and died during the night. Four of his sons serve in the Russian army. June 29. In Leicester-square, aged 776, Robert Bland, M.D.

June 30. At Whitehaven, aged 80, William Don, esq. capt. R. N. brother of General Don, lieut.-governor of Gibraltar.

At Aberdeen, W. Brebner, esq. eldest gon of Alex. Brebner, esq. of Lairney.

Aged above 89, Rev. Patrick Hare, D. D. rector of Goolden and Templetooly, and many years vicar-general of the dioeese of Cashel.

June .... Aged 87, at Melmorby, in Coverdale, Yorkshire, Richard Runder, who was parish clerk of Coverham upwards of 48 years, and during the whole time performed the duties of his office with great attention.

July 1, At Upper Homerton, where he had resided for the greatest part of his life, in his 65th year, Nicholas De St. Croix, esq. He was born in the island of Jersey, of respectable parents, both of whom he lost in his youth. At eight years old, he was sent to England for education, and imbibed, in this country a steady attachment to its Constitution, which he constantly evinced in conversation, and more recently, in active co-operation, as an officer of the volunteers who had united in its defence. His conduct, as a parent, was regulated by a high sense of duty. He was an hospitable friend, and a cheerful companion. As a member of the church of England, his religion was free from enthusiasm, and his piety from moroseness and ostentation. His charities were bounded only by his means, the necessary limits of which, he was at all times ready to extend by his advice and personal exertions. More would have been said, had not the writer of this paragraph feared to injure

the memory of a friend he highly esteemed, and for the loss of whom he feels, in common with his surviving relatives, the deepest regret.-The affliction in which this event has involved a family, consisting of a widow, five sons, and as many daughters, will, it is hoped, be soothed by cherishing those principles which the subject of this memoir ever inculcated, and which he left behind him as the richest legacy he could bequeath.

"Not lost, but gone before." At Weston-super-Mare, in her 52d year, Mary, wife of Isaac Jacobs, esq. of Bristol

In France, aged 64, James Stephens, esq. of Camerton, near Bach, in the commission of the peace for the county of Somerset, and late colonel of the Bath Forum volunteers.

July 2. In Gloucester-place, after an illness of only three days, in her 75th year, Mary Baroness Nolcken. This lady, well known in the circles of fashion, and celebrated in her youth for the charms of her person and the elegance of her manners, as well as for her strong resemblance to the unfortunate Queen of France, was a native of Dublin, and youngest daughter of Roche, esq. of the county of Cork, the lineal descendant of the ancient Viscounts of Fermory, attainted for their attachment to the house of Stuart. She was educated in England by her maternal grandfather, Commodore Brown, who, as a reward for his heroic services as second in command at the capture of Monte Bello, held the post of Commissioner of Chatham Dock-yards.-Her first husband was S. C. Lemaistre, esq. Recorder of Rochester, and afterwards one of His Majesty's Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Bengal. By this gentleman she had three children, Mrs. Rawlins and Mrs. Macrae (both dead), and J. G. Lemaistre, esq. (author of the Rough Sketch of Paris, of Travels, and other publications), who survives ber. After the death of Mr. Justice Lemaistre, she married his Excellency Baron Nolcken, who for fifty years was his Swedish Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of London. By this marriage she had two sons yet living, Gustavus, the present Baron, and Major Nolcken, formerly of the 3d Regt. of Guards, and now of the 83d Foot.-The Baroness will be long remembered and sincerely regretted by a numerous circle of attached friends.

At his brother's seat, Glannamore, Ireland, Edm. Nagle, esq. celebrated as an unrivalled performer on the pipes.

July 3. At Dowager Viscountess Sydney's, Chapel - street, Grosvenor - square, Hon. William Augustus Townshend, M. P. for Whitchurch.

Aged 80, T. Neale, esq. of Charlotterow, New-road, St, Marylebone.

Lieut.-gen. the Hon. Sir Brydges TreGothick Henniker, bart. of Newton Hall, Essex, youngest son of the late, and brother of the present, Lord Henniker. He' had the command as Brigadier-general at Carlow during the Rebellion in Ireland; and the grateful thanks of that part of the country were voted to him, for his unwearied exertions in their defence, and for the maintenance of legal authority. In the war which was terminated by the peace in 1802, he volunteered for the Continent with three detachments of the 5th, 7th, and 9th drag. (of the last of which he was lieut.-colonel); but on the very point of embarkation, he received orders to join the camp at Ketley, under Lord Moira. His life as a magistrate in his native county of Essex was exemplary; no less his death to those who were the mournful witnesses. A widow, four sons, and two daughters survive him.

At Plympton, Rev. W. Payne, perpetual curate at Plympton St. Mary, and rector of Coleridge.

At Bourdeaux, on his return from Spain for the recovery of his health, Sir John Hunter, consul at Madrid.

July 4. In London - street, Fitzroysquare, aged 66, Capt. W. Story, formerly a commander in the East India Company's naval service.

In the City-road, aged 83, J. Elisha, esq. Aged 66, the wife of John Spooner, esq. banker, Ipswich.

At Scotney Castle, in a paroxysm of mental derangement, aged 66, Edw. Hussey, esq. in the commission of the peace for Sussex and Kent, his seat standing in both counties.

At Doncaster, Mrs. Buck, relict of Samuel Buck, esq. (many years Recorder of Leeds) and eldest sister of Richard Ellison, esq. M.P. for Lincoln.

July 5. At Clontarf, near Dublin, Maria, wife of Sir Wm. Bagnall Burdett, bart. July 13. In his 61st year, Richard Hughes, esq. of Lincoln's-inn.

At Seal, in his 73d year, Rev. Wm. Humphry, M.A. 46 years vicar of Kemp sing-cum-Seal, and vicar of Birling, Kent.

Mary-Anne, wife of Rich. Stanley, esq. of Barber Wood, near Sheffield, daughter of the late Joseph Thacker, gent. of Wilue Mills, co. Derby.

Lieut.-gen. Cliffe, of Taunton. A liberality of mind diffused itself through the whole of his conduct; and while to his equals he was cordial and friendly, to the poor he was a monitor and benefactor. served a considerable part of the war in America, was at the capture of the Cape of Good Hope, and for some years filled the situations of Adjutant-general to the King's troops, and Military secretary to the commander-in-chief in India.

At her daughter's, Stoneham, Cumber

land, in her 91st year, Mrs. Graham, widow of T. Graham, esq. late of Edmond Castle, mother of Sir James Graham, hart. M.P. for Carlisle.

July 14. At Kinneris, near Forfar, N.B.. John Nicoll, esq. late of Threadneedlestreet, London.

At Barry's Court, co. Cork, Wm. Coppinger, esq. July 15. At Stirling, aged 25, Wm.. Macfarlane, esq. late surgeon of H. M. ship Crescent.

Seized with an apoplectic fit after walking from his own house to a bookseller's in the neighbourhood, which terminated fatally, notwithstanding medical exertion, Richard Colles, esq. barrister, of Dublin. As a lawyer, be was of most indus. trious habits, and had attained a very high professional character-as a gentleman, he was possessed of engaging and useful qualities. He was twice married; first to the sister of Baron George, and secondly to the sister of Surgeon Richards, who survives him.

July 16. At Hastings, in the arms of her disconsolate parents, after a lingering illness, in her 34th year, Madile. Victoire Ruffo, eldest daughter of Prince Castelcicala. She was a pattern of exemplary and Christian fortitude, endowed with every accomplishment and virtuethe best of daughters, the best of sisters, the best of friends.

At sea, on his passage from Jamaica; where he had been employed on the staff of that Island, in his 56th year, Majorgen. Trevor Hull.

July 17. Mr. Wm. Tash, of Broomfield-house, Southgate.

At Oxford, after retiring to rest in perfect health, Joanna, wife of Alex. Nicoll, esq. of Baiol college, Oxford, youngest daughter of the late A. A. Feldborg, esq. of Copenhagen. She was a most amiable young lady, and had been married only a week.

At Bath, aged 89, J. Erving, esq. This gentleman was descended from a very antient Scottish family; aud was, excepting one, the last survivor of the Honourable Mandamus Council at Boston, New England. He married Maria-Catherine, daughter of Hon, Wm. Shirley, Governorgeneral of New England, who died only a few months before him, after having lived together in uninterrupted affection upwards of 60 years.

At Dant-y-goltry-house, near Aber. gavenny, suddenly, Mrs. Gabbell, widow of Rev. T. Gabbell.

July 18. At the Royal Hotel, Chester, Henry Augustus Leycester, esq. second son of the late Sir Peter Leycester, bart. of Tabley-house, Cheshire, and Lieut.. col. of the Prince Regent's regiment of Cheshire Yeomanry cavalry.

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July 19. The wife of Henry Hoare, esq. of Mitcham grove.

At Islington, in his 71st year, John Down, esq. brother of the late Richard Down, esq. banker, Bartholomew-lane.

Mr. Brydges, surgeon, of Leicester, formerly house surgeon to the Infirmary there with considerable credit to himself, and advantage to the institution. After his resignation, he was with the army at Walcheren, and in the Peninsula. The opportunities thus afforded him of acquir ing a practical knowledge of his profession, and the skill and assiduity with which he discharged its duties, will render him a serious loss to the publick. In society he was cheerful and humorous, possessing an honourable mind, and an ardent philanthropic disposition. July 20, At his father's, Dover-street, aged 29 J. Ainslie, esq. of Plumptonlodge, Ulverstone.

Benj. Wright, esq. of Clapham-common. At Lidlington, co. Bedford, aged 27, W. Platt, esq.

Benj. Parker, esq. of Dudley, who for several years past successfully carried on extensive iron-works in that neighbour bood, in partnership with his brothers.

At Tamworth, in his 80th year, Samuel Cooper, esq. formerly of Southamptonbuildings, Chancery-lane.

July 21. In Euston-square, in his 20th year, Frederick-Augustus, eldest son of John Earle Pitcher, esq. of Bath.

At Welwyn, Herts, aged 77, Capt. Hugh Barkie, R. N.

At Tolcross, near Glasgow, in his 75th year, James Dunlop, esq.

At Madrid, Mr. Lyell, King's Messenger for about 20 years. He was found murdered in the Retiro, with seven distinct stabs in his body, four of which were in the heart, given by a triangular instrument such as a bayonet, or a tuck which is generally carried in a cane. He had Spanish money amounting to 30%. on him. He was formerly in the family of Lord Cathcart, and was a man of singularly mild and quiet manners, the last to plunge into riot or disturbance. The Spanish Government have made every endeavour to trace the assassins, but hitherto without effect. His remains were interred the following evening in the garden of the Recoletas.

July 22. At his chambers in the Temple, aged 51, Robert Pooley, esq. barrister-at-law, a man distinguished for good sense, sound judgment, high independence of mind, and inflexible integrity.

In Great George-street, Westminster, aged 78, Mrs. A. Meyrick, daughter of Hon. Lady Lucy Meyrick, and granddaughter of Ridgley, Earl of Londonderry.

At his uncle's, (Dr. Innes, of Creech St. Michael, near Taunton) in his 46th

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year, Robertson Buchanan, esq. of Glas- € gow, civil engineer. He was the author of some useful works, particularly says on the Economy of Fuel, and Management of Heat," 1810, 8vo, and "Prac-i tical Essays on Mil-work, and other Machinery, mechanical and descriptive, "1814, 3 vols. 8vo; and was a contributor to the Philosophical Magazine, and to the Edinburgh Encyclopædia.

In his 17th year, Mr. R. Howell, jun, son of John Howell, esq. of Clonmel. Deprived in his infancy of the sense of hearing, and the faculty of speech, he evinced a capacity of mind, an accuracy of taste and discernment, and an aptitude to the business of life, that are rarely to be met with at that age with the best advantage of cultivation.

July 23. At Harrogate, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton; a lady well known to the world as the author of several useful and elegant works, of the most beneficial teudency, and happy execution. The qualities of her heart keeping pace with the excellency of her understanding, she was not more revered by the publick for her, talents, than beloved by her friends for her virtues: she died after a long series of sickness and suffering, patiently and piously sustained, and has left behind her, all the regrets which were due to the loss of such a character.--She was sister of Lieut. Charles Hamilton, who died in 1792, in the service of the East India Company in Bengal. She was entrusted with the education of the daughters of a Scottish Nobleman, to the eldest of whom her Letters on the formation of the Religious and Moral principle were addressed, The following is a list of her publications: "Letters of a Hindoo Rajah," 1796, 2 vols. 8vo. "Memoirs of Modern Philo sophers," 1800, 3 vols. 8vo. "Letters on the Elementary Principles of Education," 1802, 2 vols. 8vo. "Life of Agrippina, wife of Germanicus," 1804, 3 vols. 8vo. "Letters on the Formation of the Religious and Moral Principle," 1806, 2 vols. 8vo. "The Cottagers of Glenburnie,” 1808, 8vo. "Rules of the Annuity Fund for the Benefit of Governesses," (Anon.) 1808, 4to. "Exercises in Religious Knowledge," 1809, 12mo. 16 Popular Essays, illustrating Principles essentially connected with the Improvement of the Understanding, the Imagination, and the Heart," 1813, 2 vols. 8vo.

Lately. Elizabeth, wife of the Rev. Joseph Monkhouse, rector of Market Deep ing, Lincolnshire.

At Chesham, in his 33d year, John Bailey, junr.

At Oundle, aged about 70, Mr. John Noorthouck, nearly 50 years a liveryman of the Company of Stationers. He was the son of Herman Noorthouck, a book

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seller of some eminence, and was himself distinguished as a literary character, and a worthy man. He was early in life patronized by Mr. Owen Ruff head and the late Wm Strahan, esq.; and passed nearly the whole of his life in the useful occupa tions of an author, an index-maker, and a corrector of the press; though the only works to which we recollect his name being affixed are, 1. a laborious and a very useful" History of London," 1773, 4to.; and, 2." An Historical and Classical Dictionary," 2 vols. 1776, 8vo. kind communication by Mr. Noorthouck is properly acknowledged in the VIIIth volume of "Literary Anecdotes," p. 455.

Aug. 1. At Pancras, in his 69th year, David Macpherson, esq. sub-commissioner of the Public Records, He published "Geographical Illustrations of Scottish History, containing the names of Places mentioned in Chronologies, Histories, and Records," 1796. 4to. "De Orygynale Crony kil of Scotland, be Andrew of Wyn. town, Priour of Sanet Sersis yuche in Loch Levyn, now first published, with Notes and a Glossary," 1795, 2 vols. 8vo. Annals of Commerce, Manufactures, Fisheries, and Navigation," 1805, 4 vols. 4to. "History of the European Commerce with India," 1812, 4to.

Aug. 2. Aged 44, the Rev. Raymond E. L. Rogers, vicar of Bishops Stortford, Herts, formerly of Oriel College, Oxford.

Aug. 5. At Shrewsbury, suddenly, aged 76, Mr. Jonathan Brookes, author of "An Heroic Poem of the glorious Atchievements of the late Lord Nelson;"" A Poem on the Wars of Portugal and Spain;" and, "The Battle of Waterloo, a Poem." His productions display more loyalty and patriotism, than elegance of numbers.

Aug. 6. At Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Mr. Robert Squire.

Aug. 7. A Harwich, aged 87, Mr. John Wing, one of the capital Burgesses of that Borough.

At Bath, in her 79th year, greatly lamented, Sophia-Anne, wife of Rev. Francis Henchman, rector of Beckbury, Salop.

Aug 9. At Blandford, Dorset, aged 74, Wm. Sollers, esq. many years one of the most considerable booksellers in the West of England. He was also an eminent banker; and for a few of his latter years had wholly relinquished bookselling. He was descended from the an cient family of De Solers at Pauntley, co. Gloucester. John Solers married the heiress of Pauntley in the time of Henry the Third. This family also gave name to Shipton Solers in the same county (See Hutchins's Dorsetshire, IV. 340.) — But what was of more importance, Mr. Sollers was highly respected as a truly honest and worthy man; and consequently his death is much regretted.

Aug. 11. At Hamells Park, Herts, Richard Shawe, esq. formerly head of the highly-respectable firm of Shawe, Le Blanc, and Shawe, Solicitors, Bridge. street, Blackfriars. At Pool Park, near Ruthin,

Aug. 12. of a typhus fever, after an illness of twenty-five days, Louisa, wife of the Right Hon. Lord Bagot, of Blithfield, in Staffordshire, and sister to the present Earl of Dartmouth, Her Ladyship has left two sons and three daughters to lament the early and irreparable loss of a most valuable and affectionate parent.

At the vicarage, Bisham, near Marlow, Bucks, in his 76th year, Rev Stephen Gage, M. A. upwards of 52 years minister of that parish.

At Dawlish, where he had gone for the benefit of his health, Sir Andrew Bayntun, bart, LL. D. of Spye Park, near Calne, Wilts. Ile married in 1777 Mary Alicia, eldest surviving daughter of William, 6th earl of Coventry, by whom he had two daughters. He succeeded his father in the baronetcy in January 1800, and was Sheriff of Wilts in 1803.

Aug. 13. At Bewdley, in his 62d year, most deeply and deservedly lamented, William Parsons, esq. He bad long struggled with a succession of various dis eases, some of them of the most excru cia ing kind: but all which be bore with beroic fortitude and Christian resignation. At a very early period of life, (1769,) he entered into the Sea-service of the East India Company: but, after two or three voyages, disliking the maritime profession, he quitted it in 1775; aud, being patronized by Lord Pigot, then Governor of Madras, was, in the following year, dispatched by his Lordship, in conjunc tion with Mr. Kinchant, of the Civil Service, on a private embassy to China: on his return from whence, he found the Government usurped by Mr. Stratton and his Council, and Lord Pigot dead. These untoward events obscured his prospects for a time but he was fortunate enough, at this critical juncture, to meet with a kind friend in the Hon. Mr. Monckton, son-in-law of the deceased Governor; and in 1777, he obtain d, through the interest of the late venerable B shop Hurd, to whom he was related, the appointment of a Writer in the Company's service.A way to great wealth, and high station, waз now open to him; but, uninfluenced by a wish for either, he was content to retire with a moderate competency to his native land: thereby gratifying the wishes of an aged parent, who languished for his return. Thus closed, in 1789 or 90, the public career of a man, in whom the tender feelings of affection predominated over those of ambition or interest. The deceased was in person large-boned, stout,

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and muscular, and possessed of uncommon bodily strength: but he had for many years been extremely corpulent. His features were handsome, and assumed, during his occasional prattle with young children (of whom he was very fond), a smile of such sweetness and benignity, as it is impossible to describe. His mental qualities were rare and inestimable: for, in addition to great natural talents, he possessed a kindness of disposition seldom equalled; and, though perfectly sober and correct as a man, and no less pious and devout as a Christian, few people were, in society, more cheerful, or even facetious.-To the poor he was a Jiberal benefactor; and every thing he possessed was at the service of his friends. He often quoted from Scripture, that "it is more blessed to give, than to receive;" and has been heard to say, that he sometimes felt a disposition to give away all he had in the world-Whilst yet a boy, he acquired a taste for literature: and ever afterwards devoted much of his time to reading. His letters were written without effort, or study, and in a style peculiar to himself; it was, like his manner, simple and unostentatious; yet, so apt, and well chosen, appeared the expressions which flowed spontaneously from his pen, that it might be said, the same words courted his acceptance which more elaborate writers would seek for in vain. Add to this, that much genuine humour was interspersed with subjects of a more serious cast; and it is no wonder that his correspondence was highly valued.-In short, his Letters may be considered as models of the epistolary style; highly

worthy of imitation, but almost inimitable Posthumous praise is so often lavished on' the undeserving, that Readers who were unacquainted with the deceased may think," too much, whilst his numerous and afflicted friends may regret that too little, has been said of a character so truly me-' ritorious.

R. Anderson, esq. of Braywick Lodge, Berks.

Thos. Osmer, esq gentleman-usher to His Majesty, late of the Herefordshire militia.

Aug. 15. At Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, in his 71st year, Right Hon. Joshua Van-Neck, Lord Huntingfield. The family is well known to be of Dutch extraction. His lordship was created a Peer June 16, 1796, and was the third baronet of the name. He married in 1777 Maria,, daughter of Andrew Thompson, esq. of Roehampton, in Surrey, by whom he had several children; and he is succeeded in his title by his eldest son, Hon. Joshua Vanneck. The peerage being an Irish one, the late Lord sat in Parliament for the borough of Dunwich. Aug. 16. în his 76th Aug. 19. In Highbury-terrace, in his 76th year, Joseph Huddart, esq. F. R. S. and an Elder Brother of the Trinity House. Of this deservedly respected gentleman, an account shall be given in our next.

At Langstone, near Havant, year, Jas. Knapp, esq.

Aug. 24. At his house at Highgate. chapel, aged 73, Rev. Thomas Bennett, D. D. Minor Canon of St. Paul's and Westminster; and Vicar of Tillingham and High and Good Ester, Essex, and one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace.

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE for August, 1816. By W. CARY, Strand. Height of Fahrenheit's Thermometer.