.1823.] OBITUARY.-Gen. R. Manners.-Col. Thornton. He dissipated the darkness which for centuries had covered the Inquisition; and he disclosed to the public eye the full deformity of that horrid tribunal. When the overwhelming power of France, in its first rush, had placed the brother of Napoleon on the throne of Spain, Llorente was invited into its service by the sagacity of the new Government; and, conceiving at once that the cause of his country was hopeless, and that his sphere of usefulness would be enlarged by his accession to office, he accepted of the station which was offered to him. To this station, however, he carried a Spanish heart; and many a Spaniard was he enabled to save from the revenge or the jealousy of the alien usurpation. But his submission to the French sceptre, how justifiable or even -praiseworthy soever might have been its motives, was fatal to his fortune. By his rightful Sovereign, as might be expected, he was branded as a traitor; and, the sentence of the Monarch being affirmed by the stern patriotism of the Cortes, he was despoiled of his entire property, and was driven to linger out his days in beggary and exile. France was his place of refuge; but when, in subserviency to Papal vengeance, he had been ordered, by the Ruling Powers there, into the second exile, he once again flew to his regenerated Spain: to his own dear land, which he was destined to reach but not to enjoy; for there, induced by the toils of his long, hazardous, and impeded travel, Death speedily overtook him, and terminated for ever the malignity of his fate. GENERAL ROBERT MANNERS. June 9. At his house, in Curzon-street, May Fair, General Robert Manners, of Bloxholm, co. Lincoln. He was the eldest son of Lord Robert Manners, half brother of John 3d Duke of Rutland, and several years M. P. for Kingstonupon-Hull; was born Jan. 2, 1758, entered early into the 3d regiment of Dragoon Guards, then commanded by his father; on the 3d Oct. 1779, exchanged to the 86th; and afterwards obtaining a company in the 3d Foot Guards, served with it in the campaign of 1794, under his Royal Highness the Duke of York, and as Major General under the same illustrious commander, during the operations in Holland, where he was severely wounded. He obtained the Colonelcy of the 30th reg. of Foot, Nov. 7, 1799, which he continued to hold to the period of his decease. For many years he was one of the Equerries to his late Majesty, and on the death of General Philip Goldsworthy, succeeded him as Clerk Martial and 567 first Equerry, remaining attached to the person and suite of our late beloved Monarch for between thirty and forty years, from whom and from whose family he ever experienced strong and gratifying demonstrations of individual friendship and regard. General Manners was elected M. P. for Bedwin, co. Wilts, in 1784, which he represented until the year 1790, having for his colleague his first cousin the present Duke of Montrose, then Marquis Graham; in the latter year, after an unsuccessful contest for Northampton, upon Francis Dickins, Esq. who had been chosen for Cambridge, making his election for the county of Northampton, he succeeded him upon the Rutland interest at the former place, and remained in every Parliament until 1820, when he retired altogether from the House of Commons, in which, like the other members of his house, he had given an undeviating support to the measures and policy of Mr. Pitt, and afterwards to those of the existing Administration. COL. THORNTON. Lately. At Paris, Col. Thomas Thornton, formerly Lieut.-Colonel of the West York Militia; Prince de Chambord, and Marquis de Pont; the first sportsman of his day in point of science, and one of the most convivial companions of the festive board that ever drained a bowl to Bacchus. During the latter years of his life he resided entirely at Paris, where he established a weekly dinner party, under the name of "The Falconer's Club." For some months his health was visibly on the decline, yet he would lie in bed all day, rise at five to go the club, sing the best songs and tell the best stories of any of the members. He was the son of a very respectable gentleman, who, in the rebellion of 1745, raised a company of volunteers in the defence of Government, and commanded them himself. Being afterwards introduced with his lady, who was remarkable for her beauty, to George the Second, the monarch paid him many compliments for his spirit and loyalty, adding these words: "But till I saw this lady I knew not the real value of your services." The Colonel was born in London, and educated at the Charterhouse school, after which he was sent to the University of Glasgow. On coming into the possession of his estate of Thornville Royal, he distinguished himself as a keen sportsman, and among other peculiarities he revived falconry on a very extended scale. When the peace of Amiens took place he went to France for the purpose of examining the state 568 OBITUARY.-Lieut.-Col. Wilford.-J. Nollekens, Esq. R.A. [June, state of sporting in that country. In his publications he was materially assisted by the Rev. Mr. Martyn. Under the Colonel's name appeared: "A Sporting Tour through the North of England and the Highlands of Scotland," 1804, 4to. ; "A Sporting Tour through France," 1806, 2 vols. 4to. ; "Vindication of Colonel Thornton's Conduct in his Transactions with Mr. Burton," 1806, 8vo. His will, which is dated Oct. 2, 1818, was proved on the 26th of April. The estates are entailed on his daughter, Thornvillia-Rockingham Thornton, and her heirs male and female. In default, to Andrew Barlow, Esq. in like manner. LIEUT. COLONEL WILFORD. Sept. 3, 1822. At Benares, of debility, Lieut.-Colonel Wilford. By this event the community of letters in the East have sustained a great loss. This eminent scholar has been long celebrated as a most learned and indefatigable cultivator of the Asiatic History and Literature of the Hindoos. He was one of the earliest members of the Asiatic Society, and soon distinguished himself by his contributions to their researches; bis extensive erudition and unwearied diligence received the highest encomiums from Sir William Jones, and secured the favourable notice of Warren Hastings, by whose encouragement Lieut. Wilford was induced to address his whole attention to those studies to which he perseveringly devoted the rest of his life. JOSEPH NOLLEKENS, ESQ. R. A. April 23. Aged 85, Joseph Nollekens, Esq. R.A. He was born in London, in 1737, of foreign parents, his father being a native of Antwerp, and his mother a French woman. In Lord Orford's "Anecdotes of Painting," there is a particular account of the father, Joseph Francis Nollekens, who came over to England very young, and studied painting under Tillemans. He afterwards copied Watteau, and imitated him so closely, that several of his pictures now remaining, are scarcely distinguishable from those of the above celebrated artist. He had several children, none of whom appear to have long survived him except his son Joseph, who was placed under that eminent sculptor Scheemakers, with whom he remained until he had saved a sum of money sufficient to enable him to visit Rome, where he was desirous of attaining what was then the summit of his ambition, the becoming an assistant to Mr. Wilton at some future time. In the above city he profited by the instruction of Cavacetti, and very soon obtained a gold medal from the Roman Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, as the reward of his great and increasing merit as a sculptor. During his stay at Rome, he executed several busts, among which were those of Sterne and Garrick, now in the possession of Lord Yarborough, who has the largest collection extant of Mr. Nollekens' works. For the above busts he received the moderate price of twelve guineas each. On his return to England, with a considerable sum of money in his pocket, he very soon acquired the fame and great encouragement to which his preeminent merit and skill in his profession so justly entitled him. He had ever before his eyes the choicest specimens of sculptured art among the ancients, and had himself made excellent drawings of the most celebrated antiques both abroad and at home. His own designs, and his academical drawings, are deserving of equal commendation, and he has also left a most interesting volume, containing copies by himself of many of the Townley marbles and terra-cottas, the publication of which had been often ardently solicited, and impeded only by his own modest reluctance. On his numerous works this is not the place to enlarge; they have been widely dispersed and duly appreciated. Of his professional talents the marbles of his hand will give far more favourable testimony than the most eloquent language could convey; and whilst a close imitation of Nature, and the total absence of peculiarity of style and manner shall constitute the real value of an artist, so long will the works of Mr. Nollekens continue to be admired. The unsullied pnrity of his mind, and the unaffected simplicity of his manners, united to a most excellent and discriminative understanding, will remain deeply impressed on the memory of all who thoroughly knew and comprehended him. His benevolence was more felt than seen; it was known where it was not intended to be known; and numerous instances could, if necessary, be adduced of his liberality towards those whom he knew to be deserving of it; whilst not a single instance can be found that any just claim to his bounty or protection had ever been disregarded or neglected. Mr. Nollekens married Jane, one of the daughters of Mr. Justice Welch, of whom frequent mention is made by Mr. Boswell, in his "Life of Dr. Johnson," who is said to have indulged at one time the hope of an union with this lady. She died in 1817. Mr. Nollekens had no children. 1823.] OBITUARY.—Sir Ì. Campbell.-G. Edwards, Esq.-J. Kemp, Esq. 569 SIR HAY CAMPBELL. March 28. Aged 29, Sir Ilay Campbell, D. C. L. Bart. of Succouth, co. Dumbarton. He was eldest son of Archibald Campbell, Esq. of Succouth, by Helen Wallace, heiress of Ellerslie; was born Aug. 23, 1734. He was bred to the Scottish Bar, and admitted a member of the faculty of Advocates in 1757; was made Solicitor General in 1783; Lord Advocate in 1784; and was soon after chosen member for the Glasgow district of Burghs, which he continued to represent in Parliament, taking an active share in all the important transactions of the time, until he was raised to the chair of President of the Court of Session in 1789. In 1794, he was placed at the head of the Commission of Oyer and Terminer, issued at that dis turbed period for the trial of those accused of high treason in Scotland. He continued to hold the situation of President of the Court of Session for upwards of 19 years, and resigned his high office in Autumn 1808. But the faculties of his mind remaining entire, he was afterwards chosen to preside over the two different commissions for inquiring into the state of the Courts of Law in Scotland. He was married to Susan-Mary, daughter of Archibald Murray, of Cringalty, Esq. one of the Commissioners of Edinburgh, by whom he had six daughters, five of whom are married, and one son Archibald, one of the Scottish Lords of Session, who succeeds him. GEORGE EDWARDS, Esq. Feb. 17. In London, in the 72d year of his age, after a short illness, George Edwards, Esq. Doctor of Medicine, of Barnard Castle, co. Durham, and late of Suffolk-street, Charing Cross, Westminster; a gentleman of literary talents, and the author of the following political works: "The Aggrandisement and National Perfection of Great Britain,” 1787, 2 vols. 4to.; "The Royal and Constitutional Regeneration of Great Britain," 1790, 2 vols. 4to.; "The practical Means of effectually exonerating the public Burthens, of paying the National Debt, and of raising the Supplies of War without new Taxes," 1790, 4to.; "The great and important Discovery of the 18th Century, and the means of setting right the National Affairs," 1791, 8vo. ; "The Descriptions and Characters of the different Diseases of the Human Body; being the first volume of the Franklinian. Improvement of Medicine," 1791, 4to.; "Effectual Means of GENT. MAG. June, 1823. providing against the Distress apprehended from the scarcity and high price of different articles of Food," 1800, 8vo.; "Practical Means of counteracting the present Scarcity, and preventing Famine in future," 1801, 8vo.; "The Political Interests of Great Britain," 1801, 8vo. ; "Peace on Earth and Good-will towards Men, or the Civil, Political, and Religious Means of Establishing the Kingdom of God upon Earth," 1805, 8vo.; "Measures as well as Men; or the present and future Interests of Great Britain," 1806, 8vo.; "A Plain Speech to the Imperial Parliament of Great Britain," 1807, 8vo. ; "Means adequate to the present Crisis," 1807, 8vo.; "The Discovery of the true and natural Era of Mankind," 1807, 8vo.; "The National Improvement of the British Empire, or an Attempt to rectify Public Affairs," 1808, 2 vols. 8vo. "His publications savor more of visionary theory, than sound reasoning. He advertised himself as the Author of the Income or Property Tax,' which very few would consider as an enviable distinction.-Literary Calendar. JOHN KEMPE, Esq. June 1. In the New Kent Road, in his 75th year, John Kempe, Esq.-Mr. Kempe was for the long period of fifty years, Bullion Porter to his Majesty's Mint, an office of considerable trust and responsibility; its duties consisted in taking charge of the Bullion received into the Mint for coinage, and re-issuing the same to the Importers when coined. Many millions, in this way, passed through Mr. Kempe's hands. To the fidelity and worth with which he executed this charge, the bighest testimony has been borne by the Right Hon. Lord Maryborough, the Master and Worker of the Mint, in his late recommendation of Mr. Kempe, to the Treasury, for superannuation, as also by his respectable deputy, J. W. Morrison, Esq. in a letter of condolence to Mr. Kempe's son. a father, a friend, and a truly honest man, Mr. Kempe has left a chasm in the circle of his family, his connexions, and his neighbours, which can never be supplied. As Farther particulars of Mr. Kempe and his Family, in our Supplement. EDWARD CHRISTIAN, ESQ. M. A. March 29. At his lodge, in Downing College, Edward Christian, Esq. of Gray's Inn, Barrister-at-Law, Chief Justice of the Isle of Ely, Downing Professor of the Laws of England, in the University of Cambridge, Professor of General Polity, and 570 OBITUARY.-E. Christian, Esq.-C. S. Lefevre, Esq. &c. and the Laws of England, in the East India College, Hertford, and a Commissioner of Bankrupts. He was formerly Fellow of St. John's College, B. A. 1779, M. A. 1782, and was distinguished for his classical acquirements, having obtained the Chancellor's medal in 1779. It is said to be owing to the instigation of this gentleman that the University of Cambridge stepped forward to enforce in the behalf of its own and other public libraries, the oppressive demmand of eleven copies of every work printed in the British dominions, which by the statutes for the security of copyright are directed to be deposited previously to publication at Stationers' Hall. This heavy tax upon Literature, which had hitherto been considered as optional, was, by the conduct of Mr. C. and his coadjutors, rendered imperative and unavoidable. He published: "Examination of Precedents and Principles, from which it appears that an impeachment is determined by a dissolution of Parliament," 1790, 8vo.; "Dissertation shewing that the House of Lords in cases of judicature is bound by precisely the same rules of evidence as are observed by all other Courts," 1792, 8vo. ; "Blackstone's Commentaries, with notes and additions," 12th ed. 4 vols. 8vo. 1795, 16th edit.; "A Syllabus of Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge," 1797, 8vo.; 66 Charge to the Grand Jury at the Assizes held at Ely, March 9," 1804, 4to.; "Account of the Origin of the two Houses of Parliament, with a Statement of the Privileges of the House of Commons," 1810, 8vo. ; Origin, Progress, and present State of the Bankrupt Laws in England," 1812, 2 vols. 8vo; "In structions on a Commission of Bankrupt," 8vo.; "Treatise on the Game Laws," 8vo. ; "Plan for a Country Provident Bank; with Observarions upon Provident Institutions already established," 1816, 8vo. (see vol. LXXXVI. i. p. 610.) 66 CHARLES SHAW LEFEVRE, ESQ. M. P. April 27. At his house, in Whitehallplace, London, in the 64th year of his age, Charles Shaw Lefevre, Esq. formerly M. P. for Reading. The name of this gentleman was originally Shaw; the addition of Lefevre took place in consequence of his marriage with an heiress. He himself, after studying at Cambridge, was bred to the bar, having been entered a member of one of the Inns of Court, but never practised, at least to any considerable extent; yet having been induced to turn his attention to the laws of his country, he (June, was thus enabled to act with more effect, as a magistrate for the county of Hants, where he usually resided. Mr. Lefevre sat for the first time in parliament, for Newton, Hants, in 1796. In 1802, he was returned for Reading, and also at the same time for Bodmyn in Cornwall; and having thus an option, he preferred a seat for a borough in the neighbourhood of his country residence (Hecfield,) to one in a distant county. Mr. Lefevre commanded the North Hants Cavalry during the late war, was a member of several of the great commercial companies in the city, and we believe a partner also, in the house of Lefevre, Curries, Raikes, and Co. Cornhill. In the country, he spared no trouble as a magistrate, in the discharge of the multifarious but important details of that station; and whilst he was in Parliament, was a useful member, generally speaking on all questions relative to the poor laws, which happened to be brought under the consideration of the House. In 1820, he lost his election for Reading, and has not since sat in Parliament. MARMADUKE LAWSON, M. A. March 10. At Boroughbridge - hall, co. York, aged 31, Marmaduke Lawson, Esq. M.A. late M. P. for Boroughbridge, and one of the Justices of the Peace for the West and North Ridings. He was Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and highly distinguished for his classical abilities, being the first University scholar, on the Pitt foundation, and one of the Chancellor's medalists in the year 1816. When in Parliament he rendered himself conspicuous by a ludicrous, almost a burlesque species of oratory; the eccentricity of which was not relished in a young member, though in an old one it would perhaps have enlivened many a dull debate. A pamphlet or two from his pen displayed much humour; and it was not easy to say, whether on the subject of cruelty to animals, &c. his reasoning was more grave or facetious. WILLIAM LAMBE, ESQ. May 16. At his Chambers, in Pumpcourt, Temple, aged 72, William Lambe, Esq. Barrister-at-Law, Bencher of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, and an active Magistrate for the county of Sussex. Mr. Lambe was admitted a member of Gray's Inn, Nov. 1, 1774. He was, we believe, a pupil of Sir George Wood, who lately retired from the Bench of the Court of Exchequer. He subsequently practised as a special pleader, and had several pupils, among whom was 1823.] OBITUARY.Clergymen deceased... was Mr. Justice Bayley. Mr. Lambe was called to the Bar, June 11, 1782, and went the Northern circuit; he was in respectable practice there for many years, and from the good opinion the Judges and his brethren on the circuit bad of his great integrity and professional talents, was frequently selected at the Assizes as an arbitrator, for which be was eminently qualified. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Hickman, of Old Swinford, co. Worces ter, Esq. who survives him. Mr. Lambe retired from practice in 1810, and resided at Tilgate House, co. Sussex, visiting London only during term. The writer of this was much benefited by Mr. Lambe's kind and disinterested superintendance of his studies in early life. COL. HENRY BARRY. Nov. 2. At his lodgings in Bath, in his 73d year, Col. Henry Barry; a gen tleman well known and equally valued among the higher, scientific, and literary circles of that city. He was Lord Rawdon's (the present Marquess of Hastings) aid-de-camp and private secretary in America, and penned some of the best written dispatches which were ever transmitted from any army on service to the British Cabinet. Additional reputation as an officer was reflected on him by his service in India; on his return from whence, before the commencement of the war with France, he retired from the army. WILLIAM ROBERTS, ESQ. Jan. 25. After a few days illness, aged 36, William Roberts, Esq. Commander in His Majesty's Navy, several years Flag Lieutenant to Admiral Sir George Cockburn, and Commander of the Garrison at the Island of Ascension on its first occupation by the British Forces. His loss will be irreparably felt by his widow and three children, and his premature death deeply lamented by those who served with him; the amenity of his manners and the goodness of his disposition having gained him the sincere esteem and affection of all who enjoyed the pleasure of his ac. quaintance. GEORGE WATMOUGH, ESQ. Feb. 15. At his father's house, at Warrington, Lancashire, aged 25, Geo. Watmough, Esq. of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. This valuable young man fell a sacrifice to the ardour of his mind, in the study of his profession. He was called to the Bar by the Society of the Middle Temple, in Hilary 571 Term last; and had he been restored to health, there is no doubt he would have been distinguished as a Pleader. The MSS. he has left behind him evince industry and talents. MRS. TAYLOR. April 25. In the 30th year of her age, the wife of Thomas Taylor, the Platonist; who for her exceeding fidelity and affection to her husband; for her maternal tenderness and assiduous endeavours to form the mind of her offspring to the greatest moral excellence; for her liberality, which if her circumstances had permitted, would have been magnificent; and for her many other admirable qualities, was a woman of the rarest occurrence. She died from a preternatural enlargement of the liver, after a long and very painful illness, which she bore with great resignation and patience. CLERGY RECENTLY DECEASED. Aug. 22, 1822. At Calcutta, the Rev. John Paget Hastings, one of the Chaplains to the Hon. the East India Company's service on the Bengal Establishment, eldest son of the Rev. James Hastings, of Martley, Worcestershire. Dec. 11. At Madras, the Rev. John Allan, D.D. and M. D. senior Minister of the Church of Scotland on the establishment of Fort St. George. March 29, 1823. The Rev. Dr. Taylor, one of the Ministers of the High Church, and Principal of Glasgow College. April 4. In his 81st year, the Rev. Paul Belcher, LL. B. Rector of Heather and Rotherby, co. Leicester. He was presented to the Rectory of Heather in 1775, by Joseph Shirley, esq.; and to that of Rotherby, by the late Samuel Steele Perkins, esq. of Orton Hall. His son, the Rev. Paul Belcher, M.A. (of St. John's College, Cambridge), was elected Master of Ashburne School, Aug. 29, 1796. April 5. At Ellesborough, in his 31st year, the Rev. William John Mansel, M.A. Rector of Ellesborough, Bucks, and Heath, Oxon, and Chaplain to the King. In 1817 he was presented by the King to the living of Heath, and in the following year to that of Ellesborough. April 8. At the Glebe House, Bungay, in his 68th year, the Rev. John Paddon, Minister of St. Mary's in that town, to which he was presented by the Duke of Norfolk. April 9. At Eye, in his 81st year, the Rev. Thomas Couper, M. A. He received his academical education at Clare Hall, Cambridge, where he proceeded to the degree of B. A. in 1764, being the 2d Sen. |