solemn procession, from their respective houses, carried him to his fitting place among the mighty dead around, here to repose, till through the merits of Jesus Christ his only Redeemer and Saviour, whom in his life and in his writings he had desired to glorify, he shall rise in the resurrection of the just. His figure is seated on a pedestal, correspondent with that of Sir Stamford Raffles, very ingeniously done, and truly expressive of his age, and of the pleasure he seemed to derive from his own thoughts.Joseph, sculptor. Behind you, looking upwards, in the window, is a monument, to the Rev. EVELYN LEVETT SUTTON, M.A., Prebendary of Westminster, Rector of High Holden, in the Isle of Thanet. Born, 1777. On Sunday, 25th January, 1835, when reading the ninth Commandment, suddenly fell down, was removed from the choir to his house, where he died the same evening. The inscription is as follows:-" The learning of the scholar, the benevolence "of the Christian, obtained the esteem of the wise and the good, "while his graceful wit, classic elegance of mind, and gentle and generous heart, made him the delight of all that knew him; "his widow, now happiest when recalling her husband's worth " and love, seeks, on this monument, to record her loss and her "affection." A female is represented in front of the pedestal, resting her head on books of divinity.—Chantry, sculptor. 66 "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 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 April, 1737; died 14th January, 1801." Sir George seems expounding the law to a native. A tiger is represented at the east end of the monument. Admiral WEST.-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. 66 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 66 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 66 "whole British squadron; confessed by that of France; and, "amidst the national discontent which followed, rewarded, as 66 they deserved, by the warmest applauses of his country, and the just approbation of his Sovereign. On the 17th November "following, he was appointed one of the Lords Commissioners 66 of the Admiralty. He adorned his station by a modesty which 66 concealed from him his own merit, and a candour which dis66 posed him to reward that of others. With these talents he 66 possessed the milder graces of domestic life: to the frank and generous spirit of an officer, he added the ease and politeness of 66 a gentleman; and with the moral and social virtues of a good 66 man, he exercised the duties of a Christian. A life so honourable 66 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 66 posterity his fame, and his example, this monument was erected by the daughter of the brave unfortunate Balchen, the wife of 66 Temple West, A.D. 1761." Against the column, opposite, is— RICHARD LE NEVE, Esq.-On the top of a very heavy design are placed the arms of this gentleman, 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 August, 1673. 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, in his fifty-fifth year; and she, the 10th May, 1741, aged fifty-five years. Sir Edmund married first, Mary, daughter of Samuel Reynardson, Esq., by whom he had issue, Mary married to James Winstanley, 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 memories.-S. H. Cheere, sculptor. Sir THOMAS DUPPA.-This monument is prettily ornamented with flowers and foliage, and on the top with an urn wreathed. The inscription shows 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 Dailywaiter, and then Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, in which office he died, April 25, 1694, aged seventy-five. Dame ELIZABETH CARTERET.-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 the Carterets, Signeurs of St. Owen, in the Isle of Jersey. She died March 26, 1717, aged fifty-two. Opposite are the following: 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 sixty-three. CHARLES WILLIAMS, Esq.-The scroll-work and scalloping of this monument are somewhat remarkable; and the device of supporting it by a 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 August 29, 1710. aged eighty-seven. 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 the 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, 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 66 Archbishop of Dublin, and in the year 1806 was created Earl "of Normanton. He departed this life July 14, 1809, aged 66 seventy-two 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 venera"tion impressed by his talents and virtues on the hearts of those "over whom he presided, are nobler monuments than any which 66 can be erected to his memory."-Bacon, sculptor. 66 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, Novem"ber 23, 1714, in his sixty-fourth year. Also his second wife, "the Right Hon. Dorothy Brudenell, Countess of Westmoreland, "who departed this life, January 26, 1739, aged ninety-eight years." Here you pass through the gate. THOMAS LIVINGSTONE, 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, showing 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 Councillor; that he secured Scotland to the King, by one decisive action on the Spey, for which he was advanced to the dignity of Viscount. died January 14, 1710, aged sixty. He EDWARD DE CARTERET.-This neat monument is ornamented with cherubs, and with festoons of leaves and fruit, finely embossed; and was erected to the child whose name is inscribed upon it, who died in the eighth year of his age, October 30, 1677. He was son of Sir Edward de Carteret, Gentleman Usher to Charles II. PHILIP CARTERET.-What must strike every one who views this tomb, is the fine figure of Time, standing on an altar, and holding a scroll in his hand, whereon are written, in Sapphic verse, lines to the following import, which he is supposed to be repeating : Why flows the mournful Muse's tear, And emulation raise in youth. Over all is the bust of the noble youth here alluded to, who was son of Lord George Carteret, and died a King's scholar, at West minster, ripe for the University, March 19, 1710, aged nineteen. -David, sculptor Up high is a little monument, consisting of an urn over a tablet that has a Latin inscription, reciting the high character of Sir JAMES STEWART DENHAM, Bart., who died Nov. 27, 1780, aged sixty-seven. In a window up high is the following inscription :-" To the 66 memory of the most affectionate of brothers, GEORGE LINDSAY "JOHNSTONE, Esq., this monument is erected by his afflicted "sister." His remains are interred in the south cloister. Grief is represented in a mournful posture over a coffin, on the side of which is a medallion of the deceased.-Flaxman, sculptor. HENRY PRIESTMAN.-Suspended by a knot of ribbons, fastened to a pyramid of various-coloured marble, is a fine medallion, with the words "Henry Priestman, Esq.," round the head. Underneath are naval trophies and sea instruments, most admirably sculped; and upon the base an inscription, showing that the person to whose memory the monument is erected, was commander-in-chief of a squadron of ships of war in the reign of Charles II., a Commissioner of the Navy, and one of the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of England, in the reign of William III. He died August 20, 1712, aged sixty-five.-Bird, sculptor. JOHN BAKER, Esq.-Next to this is a rostral column of curiously-veined marble, on which are depicted the prows of gallies, a Medusa's head, naval and military trophies, &c., with this short inscription :-"To the memory of John Baker, Esq., "Vice-Admiral of the White Squadron of the British fleet, who, "when he commanded in the mediterranean, died at Port-Mahon, "November 10, 1716, aged fifty-six. He was a brave, judicious, " and experienced officer, sincere friend, and a true lover of his 66 country. Manet post funera vertus!"-Bird, sculptor. After viewing Admiral Baker's monument, turn round on your left and view THE NEW SCREEN AT THE BACK OF THE ORGAN.-The monuments to Sir Isaac Newton and Lord Stanhope are now in Gothic recesses, designed by Mr. Blore, Architect to the Abbey, and executed with great precision. Four pilasters, with decorated finials, divide the nave into three compartments, the centre for the gate of entrance to the choir from the west, the other two contain the above monuments, which ornament the back of those recesses, and heighten the general effect: on each of those pilasters are projecting pedestals, on which are the figures of Henry III. and Edward the Confessor, and those of Queen Eleanor, wife of Henry III., and Eleanor, the wife of |
