ber 30, 1677. He was son of Sir Edward de Carteret, Gentleman Usher to Charles II.

THOMAS LIVINGSTON, Viscount TEVIOT.The top of this monument is decorated with the arms, supporters, and crest of this Nobleman, and with military trophies, alluding to his profession of a soldier. On the face of the monument is a long Latin inscription, shewing that he was born in Holland, but descended from the Livingstons, in Scotland; that from his childhood he was trained to arms; that he attended the Prince of Orange into Britain, as a Colonel of foot; that he rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General, and General of the Scotch forces; was made Master of the Ordnance, and a Privy Counsellor; that he secured Scotland to the King by one decisive action on the Spey, for which he was advanced to the dignity of Viscount. He died January 14, 1710, aged 60.

ROBERT LORD CONSTABLE.-This is a handsome piece of architecture, ornamented with a cherub below, and the family arms and crest on the top. On the face of the monument is this inscription :

"Near this lies the Right Hon. Robert, Lord Constable, Viscount Dunbar, who departed this life, November 23, 1714, in his 64th year. Also his second wife, the Right Hon. Dorothy Brudenell, Countess of Westmoreland, who departed this life, January 26, 1739, aged 98."

CHARLES AGAR, D.D.-This monument consists of a fine representation of the Archbishop relieving the poor, who are also finely executed, and the clergy of the diocese on his right hand, with the following inscription :

"Sacred to the memory of Charles Agar, D.D. Earl of Normanton and Archbishop of Dublin. He was educated at Westminster School,

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and was a student of Christ Church, Oxford; in 1768 he was consecrated Bishop of Cloyne, in Ireland, and translated from thence to the Archbishoprick of Cashell in 1779; in 1795 he was created Baron Somerton, of Somerton, in the County of Kilkenny, and Viscount Somerton in 1800; in the following year he became Archbishop of Dublin, and in 1806 was created Earl of Normanton. He departed this life on the 14th of July 1809, aged 72 years, and rests near this spot, in the same grave with his uncle, the Right Hon. Welbore Ellis, Baron Mendip. In the course of his episcopal labours, not less than seventeen churches, and twenty-two glebe houses for the residence of the clergy, were built under his direction and assistance; and he erected, principally at his own charge, the Cathedral Church of Cashell. As a statesman and a prelate, he was an able and zealous supporter of the religion which he professed and taught, and of the country at whose councils he assisted. His care for the welfare of the Church, is testified by the numerous acts of Parliament he framed for her permanent regulation and support.

"The perfect state in which his diocese was left, and the veneration impressed by his talents and virtue on the hearts of those over whom he presided, are nobler monuments than any which can be erected to his memory."

Dr. PETER HEYLIN.-A plain but neat monument, on the top of which are a pediment, and the arms of Heylin sculped; on the base, the same arms, with those of his lady, quarterly. On the face of the monument is a long Latin inscription greatly to his praise. He died May 8, 1662, aged 63.

CHARLES WILLIAMS, Esq.-The 'scroll-work and scalloping of this monument are somewhat remarkable; and the device of supporting it by a Death's

Death's head on the wings of Time, is not improper. The inscription tells us that the deceased was of Caerleon, in Monmouthshire, a strenuous defender of the church and public liberty, and a good and generous man. He died Aug. 29, 1710, aged 87.

Sir EDMUND PRIDEAUX, Bart.-Near this monument, in one grave, in the middle aisle, are deposited the remains of Sir Edmund Prideaux, of Netherton, in Devonshire, Bart. and dame Ann, his wife. He departed this life February 20, 1728, the 55th year; and she, the 10th of May, 1741, aged 55 years. Sir Edmund married first, Mary, daughter of Samuel Reynardson, Esq. by whom he had issue, Mary, married to James Winstanly, Esq. Afterwards he married the above-mentioned Ann, daughter of Philip Hawkins, of Pennans, in Cornwall, Gent. They had issue one son, named Peter, who died in his infancy, and one daughter, Ann, married to John Pendarves Basset, of Tehiddy, in Cornwall, Esq. who surviving her father and mother, erected this monument to their memory.

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RICHARD LE NEVE, Esq.-On the top of a very heavy design are placed the arms of this tleman, with the instruments of war. The English inscription informs us, that being made Commander of his Majesty's ship the Edgar, he was unfortunately killed in the 28th year of his age, in that sharp engagement with the Hollanders, on the 11th of August 1673.

TEMPLE WEST, Esq.-This monument is remarkable for the historical relation inscribed upon. it, viz.

"Sacred to the memory of Temple West, Esq. who dedicated himself, from his earliest youth, to the naval service of his country, and rose with merit and reputation to the rank of Vice-Admiral

of the White. Sagacious, active, industrious, a skilful seaman, cool, intrepid, and resolute, he proved himself a gallant officer. In the signal victory obtained over the French, May 3, 1747, he was Captain of the ship which carried Sir Peter Warren, and acquired peculiar honour even on that day of general glory. In the less successful engagement near Minorca, May 20, 1756, wherein, as Rear-Admiral, he commanded the second division, his distinguished courage and animated example were admired by the whole British squadron; confessed by that of France; and, amidst the national discontent which followed, rewarded, as they deserved, by the warmest applauses of his country, and the just approbation of his Sovereign. On the 17th of November following, he was appointed one of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. He adorned his station by a modesty which concealed from him his own merit, and a candour which disposed him to reward that of others. With these talents he possessed the milder graces of domestic life: to the frank and generous spirit of an officer, he added the ease and politeness of a gentleman; and with the moral and social virtues of a good man, he exercised the duties of a Christian. A life so honourable to himself, so dear to his friends, so useful to his country, was ended at the age of forty-three, A. D. 1757. To preserve to posterity his fame and his example, this monument was erected by the daughter of the brave unfortunate Balchen, the wife of Temple West, A. D. 1761."

Up in a window." To the memory of Sir GEORGE LEONARD STAUNTON, Bart. of Cargin, County of Galway, Ireland. His life was devoted to his country's service in various parts of the globe; his conduct, on all occasions, was distinguished by firmness, prudence, and integrity, and in a peculiar

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manner displayed in the treaty of peace concluded with Tippoo Sultaun in 1784, by which the British interests in India were promoted and secured. Born 19th of April 1737; died 14th of Jan. 1801." Sir George seems expounding the law to a native. A tiger is represented at the east end of the

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WILLIAM CROFT.-On the pedestal of this monument, in bass relief, is an organ, and on the top a bust of the deceased, who was Doctor in Music, Master of the Children, Organist and Composer of the Chapel Royal, and Organist of Westminster Abbey. He died August 14, 1727, aged 50.

JOHN BLOW, Doctor in Music. Under this tomb is a canon, in four parts, set to music, with enrichments, cherubs, and flowers. In the centre is an English inscription, by which it appears he was Organist, Composer, and Master of the Children in the Chapel Royal, 35 years, and Organist to this Abbey 15 years; that he was scholar to Dr. Christopher Gibbons, and Master to the famous Mr. Purcell, and to most of the eminent masters of his time. He died October 1, 1708, in his 60th year.

Under Dr. Blow's monument is a tablet erected to the memory of Dr. CHARLES BURNEY, with the following inscription:

"Sacred to the memory of Charles Burney, Mus. D., F. R. S. who, full of years, and full of virtues, the pride of his family, the delight of society, the unrivalled chief, and scientific historian of his tuneful art; beloved, revered, regretted; breathed in Chelsea College his last sigh; leaving to posterity a fame unblemished, raised on the noble basis of intellectual attainments. High principles and pure benevolence, goodness with gaiety, talents with taste, were of his gifted mind

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