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honourable life, spent in the exercise of virtue, in the improvement of science, and in the pursuit of truth.

"In respectful remembrance of him, the above lines are inscribed by his affectionate son, Charles Earl Stanhope."

CHARLES, third Earl of Stanhope, was born the 3d of August 1753, succeeded to his title 7th of March, A. D. 1786; died at Chevening in Kent, 15th of December, A. D. 1816.

THOMAS THYNNE, Esq.-This is esteemed a fine piece of modern statuary. The principal figure is represented in a dying posture, and at his feet a cherub weeping. It has this inscription :—

"Thomas Thynne, of Longleate, in Co. Wilts, Esq. who was barbarously murdered on Sunday, the 12th February 1682."

Upon the pedestal, in relief, the story of the murder is depicted; which murder was conspired by Count Koningsmarck, and executed by three assassins hired for that purpose, who shot this unhappy gentleman in Pall-Mall, in his own coach. The motive was to obtain the rich heiress of Northumberland in marriage, who, in her infancy, had been betrothed to the Earl of Ogle, but left a widow before consummation, and afterwards married to Mr. Thynne; but being scarce 15, and her mother extremely tender of her, and withal desirous of her having issue, prevailed upon her husband to suffer her to travel another year before he bedded her, in which time she became acquainted with Koningsmarck at the Court of Hanover. Whether she had ever given him any countenance is uncertain; but having no grounds to hope to obtain her while her husband lived, he

in this villanous manner accomplished his death; but the lady detested the horrid deed, and soon after married the great Duke of Somerset. At the time this happened, a report was spread that Mr. Thynne had formerly debauched a woman of family on honourable pretences; but upon his uncle leaving him £10,000 a-year, he basely deserted her; whence came the saying-That he had escaped misfortune, if he had either married the woman he had lain with, or lain with the lady he had married.

"Sacred to the memory of General Sir THOMAS TRIGGE, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Lieutenant-General of the Order, and Colonel of the 44th Regiment of Foot; who spent a long life in active service, and enjoyed the uniform approbation of his sovereign and of his country to his latest hour. He began his career as Ensign in the 12th Regiment; served during the seven years' war in Germany; was present at the battles of Minden, Fellinghausen, Williamsdahl, and others: he commanded the same regiment during the whole of the memorable defence of Gibraltar, and was afterwards many years Lieutenant-Governor of that Fortress. While Commander-in-Chief in the West Indies, he captured Surinam and various Islands ; and for his services was made K. B. He lived respected and beloved, and departed this life in his 72d year, on the 11th of January 1814."

THOMAS OWEN, Esq.-On this monument is a fine figure of a Judge in his robes, leaning on his left arm, and over him an inscription, shewing that he was son of Richard Owen, by Mary, daughter and heiress of Thomas Otley, of Shropshire, Esq.; that from his youth he had applied himself to the study of the laws, and was first

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made Serjeant temp. to Queen Elizabeth, and af terwards a Justice of the Common Pleas. He died Dec. 21, 1598.

PASQUALE DE PAOLI.-The next is a bust strongly resembling the deceased, with the following inscription under it :—

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"To the memory of Pasquale de Paoli, one of the most eminent and most illustrious characters of age in which he lived. He was born at Roslino, in Corsica, April the 5th, 1725; was unanimously chosen, at the age of thirty, Supreme Head of that island, and died in this metropolis, February 5, 1807, aged 82 years. The early and better part of his life he devoted to the cause of liberty, nobly maintaining it against the usurpation of Genoese and French tyranny, by his many splendid achievements, his useful and benevolent institutions, his patriotic and public zeal, manifested upon every occasion. He, amongst the few who have merited so glorious a title, most justly deserves to be hailed the father of his Country. Being obliged, by the superior force of his enemies, to retire from Corsica, he sought refuge in this land of liberty, and was here most graciously received, amidst the general applause of a magnanimous nation, into the protection of His Majesty, King George the Third, by whose fostering hand and munificence, he not only obtained a safe and honourable asylum, but was enabled, during the remainder of his days, to enjoy the society of his friends and faithful followers, in affluent and dignified retirement. He expressed to the last moment of his life, the most grateful sense of his Majesty's paternal goodness towards him, praying for the preservation of his most sacred person, and the prosperity of his dominions."

JAMES KENDALL, Esq.-This is an oval monument against a pillar, supported by a Death's

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head, and on the top a close helmet. The gentleman to whom it is inscribed was chosen a Member of the last Parliament of James II. and served in several Parliaments afterwards in the reign of King William, by whom he was made Governor of Barbadoes, and one of the Commissioners of the Admiralty. He died July 10, 1708, aged 60.

Dame GRACE GETHIN.-This lady, married to Sir Richard Gethin Grot, in Ireland, was famed for exemplary piety, and wrote a book of devotion, which Mr. Congreve complimented with a poem. She died October 11, 1697, aged 21.

ELIZABETH and JUDITH FREKE.-On the face of the monument there is a long inscription, setting forth the descent and marriage of these two ladies, whose busts in relief ornament the sides. They were, as the inscription says, the daughters of Ralph Freke, of Hannington, in Wilts, Esq. Elizabeth was married to Percy Freke, of West Belney, in Norfolk, and died April 7, 1714, aged 69. Judith married Robert Austin, of Tenterden, in Kent, and died May 19, 1716, aged 64. They were both great examples to their sex; the best of daughters, the best of wives, and the best of mothers.

Sir THOMAS RICHARDSON.-There is an effigy in brass of a Judge in his robes, with a collar of SS. representing Sir Thomas Richardson, Knight, "Speaker of the House of Commons in the 21st and 22d years of James I. Chief Justice of the Common Pleas; and lastly by Charles I. made L. C. J. of England. He died in 1634, in his 66th year. So far the Inscription. This is that Judge Richardson who first issued out an order against the ancient custom of wakes, and caused every minister to read it in his church, which the Bishop of Bath and Wells opposing, complaint was made against the order, in the Council-chamber, where Richardson

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Richardson was so severely reprimanded, that he came out in a rage, saying he had been almost choked with a pair of lawn sleeves.

WILLIAM THYNNE, Esq.-On this ancient monument of marble and alabaster gilt, lies a warrior at full length, representing William Thynne, of Botterville, Esq. a polite gentleman, a great traveller, and a brave soldier. In 1546 he was, by Henry VIII. made receiver of the marches, and fought against the Scots at Musselburg. But his latter days were spent in retirement and devotion in this church, to which he constantly repaired, morning and evening. His brother was Sir John Thynne, Secretary to the Duke of Somerset, from whom descended that unhappy gentleman whose story we have already related. He died March 14, 1584. Dr. RICHARD BUSBY.-On this fine monument you see the effigy of this learned grammarian in his gown, looking earnestly at the inscription. In his right hand he holds a pen, and in his left a book open. Underneath, upon the pedestal, are a variety of books, and at the top are his family arms. The inscription is very elegantly written, and highly to his praise; intimating that whatever fame the school of Westminster boasts, and whatever advantages mankind shall reap from thence in times to come, are all principally owing to the wise institutions of this great man. He was born at Lutton, in Lincolnshire, September 22, 1606; made Master of Westminster College, December 23, 1640; elected Prebendary of Westminster, July 5, 1660, and Treasurer of Wells, August 11, the same year; and died April 5, 1695.

Between Dr. Busby and South, on a tablet :"Here rests whatever is mortal of WILLIAM VINCENT, who having received his education in this College, returned to it when he had completed his academical studies, and from the situation of Junior

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