and longevity; and over his head is Fame descending with a trumpet in one hand, aud in the other a wreath. On the top are weeping cherubs, and on the pedestal a long inscription in Latin, setting forth his vast knowledge and industry in his profession, his humanity in relieving the sick, and his connexions and affinities in social and private life. This gentleman was famous for the improvements he made in midwifery, the practice of which, since his time, has been studied by the faculty to great advantage. He died June 17, 1728, aged 64.

Doctor SAMUEL ARNOLD, late Organist to this church, died October 22, 1802, aged 62 years. This monument was erected by his afflicted widow. Oh, let thy still-loved Son inscribe thy stone, And with a Mother's sorrow mix his own. A sickle cutting the lyre is represented below. HENRY PURCELL, Esq.-This is a small tablet, with the following inscription:

"Here lies Henry Purcell, who left this life, and is gone to that blessed place where only his harmony can be exceeded."

A short but comprehensive epitaph, expressive of his great merit. He died November 21, 1696, in his 37th year.

Sacred to the memory of Captain GEORGE BRYAN, late of his Majesty's Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, son of the Rev. John Bryan, and Eliza Louisa his wife, of Hertford, in the island of Jamaica. He fell in the month of July, 1809, in the 27th year of his age, at the battle of Talavera, in Spain, so glorious in the annals of British valour, but so deeply afflicting to a widowed mo ther. His remains were interred, with every military honour, in the garden of the convent of St.

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Jeronimo, when even the officers of the enemy joined in evincing respect to his memory, and sympathy for his untimely fate. The monument is neatly sculptured, and represents a mourner reclining on the basement of a column that holds an urn, over which is the name Talavera. Military trophies and implements of war are introduced.

ALMERICUS DE COURCY, Baron of Kinsale.His lordship is here represented in full proportion, reposing himself, after the fatigues of an active life, under a rich canopy finely ornamented and gilt. He was descended, as his inscription shews, from the famous John de Courcy, Earl of Ulster, who, in the reign of King John, in consideration of his great valour, obtained that extraordinary privilege to him and his heirs, of standing covered before the King. This Nobleman was greatly in favour with Charles II. and James II. and commanded a troop of horse under the latter. He died February 9, 1719, aged 57.

Sir THOMAS DUPPA. This monument is prettily ornamented with flowers and foliage, and on the top with an urn wreathed. The inscription shews that Sir Thomas in his youth waited on King Charles II. when he was Prince of Wales, and under the tuition of Dr. Duppa, of whom we have already given an account. He was afterwards made Gentleman Usher and Daily-waiter, and then Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, in which office he died, April 25, 1694, aged 75.

Dr. PLENDERLEATH.-A medallion of the deceased is fixed up with ribbon, under which is Hygeia, the cup of health, a serpent twining round, and a bough of cypress laying on it. Below is written in a book, "He healed many that were sick of divers diseases.' (St. Mark i. 34.) Under, the book is the Esculapius, an emblem of physic.

"In memory of Dr. John Plenderleath, third son of John Plenderleath, Esq, of Glen, in Tweedale, Scotland, Physician to the Forces serving under the Marquis of Wellington, in Portugal, who died at Coimbra, of a typhus fever, on the 18th of June 1811, aged 28 years. He was eminently distinguished by the strength of his 'mental faculties, his great classical and professional knowledge; and no less so by the humanity of his heart, which manifested itself on all occasions, and especially towards the numerous sick and wounded, both of his countrymen and of the enemy, which were committed to his care. In commemoration of his public virtues, and of his many amiable qualities in private life, this monument is erected as a small tribute of parental affection."

This monument, and Captain Bryan's, have been newly erected by Mr. Bacon, and are much admired.

Dame ELIZABETH CARTERET.-The figure of this lady, on her monument, has been much admired; but that of the winged seraph, descending to receive her, more, She was daughter of Sir Edward Carteret, Knight, Gentleman Usher to King Charles I. and second wife and relict of Sir Philip de Carteret, and by him mother of Sir Charles Carteret, her only son, by whose death was extinguished the eldest branch of the ancient family of Carterets, Signeurs of St. Owen, in the Isle of Jersey. She died March 26, 1717, aged 52.

Sir ISAAC NEWTON.-This is a grand and expressive monument, every way worthy of the great man to whose memory it was erected, who is sculptured recumbent, leaning his right arm on four folios, thus titled-DIVINITY, CHRONOLOGY,

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OPTICS, and PHIL: PRIN: MATH: and pointing to a scroll supported by winged cherubs. Over him is a large globe, projecting from a pyramid behind, whereon is delineated the course of the comet in 1680, with the signs, constellations, and planets. On the globe sits the figure of Astronomy, with her book closed. Underneath the principal figure is a most curious bass-relief, representing the various labours in which Sir Isaac chiefly employed his time; such as discovering the cause of gravitation, settling the principles of light and colours, and reducing the coinage to a determined standard. The device of weighing the sun by the steelyard has been thought at once bold and striking; and indeed the whole monument does honour to the sculptor. The inscription on the pedestal is in Latin, short, but full of meaning; intimating that, by a spirit nearly divine, he solved, on principles of his own, the motion and figure of the planets, the paths of the comets, and the ebbing and flowing of the sea; that he discovered the dissimilarity of the rays of light, and the properties of colours from thence arising, which none but himself had ever thought of; that he was a diligent, wise, and faithful interpreter of nature, antiquity, and the Holy Scriptures; that by his philosophy he maintained the dignity of the Supreme Being; and, by the purity of his life, the simplicity of the Gospel. The inscription concludes with a beautiful exclamation—

"How much reason mortals have to pride themselves in the existence of such and so great an ornament to the human race !"

He was born Dec. 25, 1642, and died in 1726. JAMES Earl STANHOPE. This is another lofty and magnificent monument, in which likewise the principal figure leans upon his arm in a cumbent posture,

posture, holding in his right hand a general's staff, and in his left a parchment scroll. A Cupid stands before him, resting himself upon a shield. Over a martial tent sits a beautiful Pallas, holding in her right hand a javelin, and in the other a scroll. Behind is a slender pyramid, answering to that of sir Isaac Newton, and indeed there is a sameness in the design sufficient to indicate both to be the workmanship of the same master. On the middle of the pedestal are two medals, and on each side of the pilasters one. Under the principal figure is a Latin inscription, setting forth the merits of this great man, as a soldier, a statesman, and a senator. In 1707 he concluded an advantageous treaty with Spain, and in the same year was sent Ambassador to Charles III. In 1708 he took Port-Mahon. In 1710 he forced his way to the gates of Madrid, and took possession of that capital. In 1714 he impeached the Duke of Ormond. In September 1715, he was made Secretary at War. In December 1716, he was made Secretary of State. In 1717, he was made First Commissioner of the Treasury, and Chancellor of the Exchequer; and in July following created a Peer. In March 1718, he was a second time made Secretary of State. In 1721, he died in his 47th year.

"To the memory of Philip (second) Earl Stanhope, conspicuous for universal benevolence, unshaken public integrity, and private worth.

"Deep were his researches in philosophy, and extensive his ideas for his country's good. He was ever a determined supporter of the trial by Jury, of the freedom of Elections, of a numerous and well-regulated Militia, and of the liberty of the Press. On the 7th day of March 1786, (and in the 72d year of his age) he terminated an honourable