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to whose lot it fell to perform it, offers this unavailing tribute, as a testimony, though small,

of Duty and Affection."

KATHERINE BOVEY.-The principal figures here are Faith with her book closed, and Wisdom lamenting the death of her patroness; between which is a lady's head in an amulet of black marble, curiously veined. Over it is an English inscription, giving a character of the deceased, who died January 21, 1726, in the 72d year of her age. Mrs. Mary Pope, who lived with her near 40 years in perfect friendship, erected this monument to her memory.

Lord Viscount How E.-This monument is over the former, where you will see a figure of the Genius of the province of Massachuset's Bay, in a mournful posture, lamenting the fall of this hero, and the family arms ornamented with military trophies. Beneath is the following inscription, in large characters:

"The province of Massachuset's Bay, in New England, by an order of the Great and General Court, bearing date February 1, 1759, caused this monument to be erected to the memory of George, Lord Viscount Howe, Brigadier-General of his Majesty's Forces in North America, who was slain, July 6, 1758, on the march to Ticonderoga, in the 34th year of his age; in testimony of the sense they had of his services and military virtues, and of the affection their officers and soldiers bore to his command."

He lived respected and beloved: the public regretted his loss to his family he is irreparable.

Dr. ZACHARY PEARCE.-On a pedestal stands the bust of this learned prelate. The features bear a striking resemblance to those of the original. On each side are the ensigns of his prelatical diguities, and underneath is a Latin inscription, of which the following is a translation :—

"Sacred to the memory of the most Reverend Zachary Pearce, S. T. P. Bishop of Rochester, Dean of this Church, and of the most Honourable Order of the Bath. The seeds of learning, which were early sown at Westminster School, he cultivated to maturity at Cambridge: how rich the produce, both as a critic and divine, his works, already printed and published, will abundantly shew. At length, growing fond of retirement, and earnestly desirous of leisure for elucidating the Scriptures, he resigned the Deanery of Westminster, as he wished to have done that of his Bishoprick, could it have been permitted. Having lived to finish what was the wish of his heart-bis Commentary on the Holy Evangelists, and the Acts of the Apostles, he rested from his labours, June 29, 1774, aged 84."

Dr. JOSEPH WILCOCKS.-This reverend Prelate was Chaplain to the British Factory at Lisbon, afterwards Preceptor to the Princesses, and Prebendary of this Church; in 1721, consecrated Lord Bishop of Gloucester; in 1731 translated to Rochester, also made Dean of this Church, and of the most Honourable Order of the Bath. He died March 9, 1756, aged 83, and is buried in a vault in the Ecclesiastical Court, with his wife Jane, daughter of John Milner, Esq. Consul at Lisbon. She died March 27, 1725, aged 28; with Ann, their daughter, who died in her infancy.

THOMAS SPRAt, D. D. This monument seems to have been designed principally for the

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sake of the inscriptions, which are in Latin. Underneath are the arms of the deceased, and on the top his arms, with those of the see of Rochester, quarterly, between enrichments of books, &c.The first inscription informs you," that Dr. Sprat was the son of a Clergyman in Dorsetshire; that he was educated at Wadham College, Oxford; that he first applied himself to poetry, but quitted that study to pursue the beauties of prose, and polish the English language; that he was early made known to George, Duke of Buckingham, and by him recommended to King Charles, who made him a Prebendary of Westminster, and of Windsor; from which preferments he soon rose to be Dean of Westminster, and Bishop of Rochester; but at length, for his firm integrity to the Church and Monarchy, was brought in danger of his life. He died in 1713, aged 77." The second inscription shews, "That the remains of Thomas Sprat, A. M. (son of the Bishop) Archdeacon of Rochester, and Prebendary of the Churches of Rochester, Winchester, and Westminster, lie near those of his father. He died May 10, 1720, aged 41." The third inscription imports, "that John Freind, M.D. to shew his respect for those two worthy personages, had caused this monument to be erected jointly to their memories.”

Admiral TYRRELL.-This is a very magnificent monument, erected some time since to the memory of the Admiral, whose figure is finely represented upon it. The ingenious artist, Mr. Read, who designed and executed it, was pupil to the celebrated Mr. Roubiliac.

'The descending archangel is sounding a trumpet, summoning the Admiral to eternity from the sea. The clouds, moving and separating, discover the celestial light and choir of cherubs, who appear singing praises to the Almighty Creator, the back

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ground representing darkness. The Admiral's countenance, with his right hand to his breast, is expressive of conscientious hope; his left arm significant of seeing something wonderfully awful. He appears rising out of the sea from behind a large rock, whereon are placed his arms, with the emblems of Valour, Prudence, and Justice. The sea appears over the rock at the extremity of sight, where clouds and water seem to join. On the face of the rock an angel has written this inscription:

“The sea shall give up her dead, and every one shall be rewarded according to their works."

There was in her left hand a celestial crown, the reward of Virtue. On the summit of the rock is the figure of Hope, with a pen in one hand, having written the inscription, and the anchor in the other. Hibernia leaning on a globe, with her finger at that part of it where his body was committed to the sea, laments the loss of her favourite son, with a countenance expressive of heartfelt grief. On one side of the rock is the Buckingham (the Admiral's ship) with the masts appearing imperfect, agreeable to the design; on the other side, a large flag, with the trophies of war.

Sir LUMLEY ROBINSON, Bart.-This monument is neatly designed and ornamented; the columns are supported by Deaths' heads, and the arms upon the base by a cherub. On the top is a vase, and, rising to the pediment, enrichments of laurel branches, &c. The inscription has nothing remarkable. He was of Kentwall-Hall, in Suffolk, and died Aug. 6, 1684, aged 36.

JOHN FREIND, M.D.-This gentleman's bust stands on a pedestal of fine white veined marble; and under it is a long Latin inscription, setting forth his great and distinguishing acquirements.

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He was a physician of the first rank for knowledge and experience; was no less successful in his practice, than ingenious in his writings. He was first educated at Westminster School, and afterwards at Christ Church College, Oxford, where his learning soon made him conspicuous. On his leaving the University, and adopting the profession of physic, he was chosen a member of the College of Physicians in London, and soon after a Fellow of the Royal Society. His writings are lasting monuments of his extensive genius. He died July 26, 1728.

WILLIAM CONGREVE, Esq.-In an oval frame is a half-length marble portrait of this gentleman, placed on a pedestal of the finest Egyptian marble in the whole church, and enriched with emblematical figures alluding to the drama. Underneath is this inscription in English :

"Mr. William Congreve, died Jan. 19, 1728, aged 56, and was buried near this place, to whose most valuable memory this monument is set up by Henrietta, Duchess of Marlborough, as a mark how dearly she remembers the happiness she enjoyed in the sincere friendship of so worthy and honest a man, whose virtue, candour, and wit, gained him the love and esteem of the present age, and whose writings will be the admiration of the future."

HENRY WHARTON.-This is a small table monument, made remarkable only by the great name inscribed upon it, who was Rector of Chatham, in Kent; Vicar of the Church of Minster, in the Ísle of Thanet; Librarian to Archbishop Sancroft, and one of the most voluminous writers of his years, perhaps in the world. He died March 3, 1624, aged only 31, and was so universally respected by the Bishops and Clergy, that Arch

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