DEATHS. Rev. P. George, Aycliffe V.Durham. Rev. J. Miller, a minor canon in Durham cathedral. Rev. E. Day, Kirby Bedon St. Andrew R. Norfolk. Rev. J. Spurway, Pitt Portion R. in the church of Tiverton. Rev. W. J. Birdwood, Holme V. Devon. Rev. George Coke, Aylton R. Here. fordshire. Rev. William Nourse, Clapham R. Sussex. Rev. John Webb (minor canon of Gloucester), Cardiff V. Rev. M. Vicars, Allhallows R. Exeter. Rev. John Strode Foot, Liskeard V. Rev. Joseph Ashbridge, Heath V. Derbyshire. Rev. H. H. Milman, M.A. of Brasennose college, Oxford, to be professor of Poetry, vice Rev. J. Conybeare, resigned. DEATHS. DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNERS, Chiefly Literary and Scientific Men. Achard. A learned naturalist, director of the physical class in the academy of sciences at Berlin, and member of several foreign academies. Died at Kunern, April 22, aged 69. Bartsch, Adam. Knight of the order of Leopold, aulic counsellor, and director in chief of the imperial library at Vienna. This indefatigable connoisseur was well known to all print collectors by his valuable work, Le Peintre Graveur, in 20 volumes, 8vo. which is a valuable addition to the literature of that branch of the fine arts to which he more particularly devoted his time and talents. Just before his death he had completed another useful publication, in two volumes, 8vo. Anleitung zer Kupferstichkunde (Introduction to the Study and Knowledge of Engravings); a work that may be considered as an excellent grammar of the art, and as affording much information within a small compass. His own etchings amount to 505. Born August 7, 1757. Died August 21. Bollmann, Dr. Errick, was an Hano verian by birth, but latterly a resident in America. He distinguished himself some years ago by planning the escape of La Fayette, which was however without success. In America Dr. B. applied himself to mercantile, and scientific pursuits; among the latter chemistry and political economy were his favourite branches of study. He was possessed of the secret of rendering platina malleable. Died at Jamaica, of the yellow fever, December 9th. Bridel, Louis, Preacher in the French church at Basle, and professor of oriental languages at the academy of Lausanne. His principal works are, French Translations of the Book of Job, of the Psalms, and of the Fifth Canto of Dante's Inferno; an Essay on the Jewish Chronology, and a variety of papers in Le Conser. vateur Suisse. Died at Lausanne, in the month of February, in his 61st year. Fick, J. C. professor of history and geography, and teacher of the English language at the university of Erlangen. Born 12th Oct. 1763, died at Erlangen. 26th June. Fiorillo, Domenico, the author of Geschichte der Zeichnenden Kunste, &c. His History of Italian Painting, although serviceable as a work of reference, contains but little originality or deep research, being principally a compilation from the numerous Italian writers on art. As an artist, he was entitled to but little praise either for the composition or the execution of his subjects; nor did he avail him self, as he might have done, of his long residence in Italy. Died Sept. 10th, in his 74th year. Fontanes, M. de, a distinguished French litterateur, born at Niort, of a noble family, 1761. At the age of 21, he published a translation of Pope's Essay on Man, which he afterwards revised and corrected. He produced also many poetical works, and at the commencement of the Revolution published a Journal entitled the Mode, rator. Afterwards another called the Memorial, in conjunction with M. La Harpe, which was suppressed in Sept. 1799, and all the parties concerned in it obliged to escape. On this occasion Fontanes came to England, where he became acquainted with M. Cha DEATHS. teaubriand. In 1814 he spoke powerfully in favour of the Bourbons. Fuentes, Giorgio, a native of Milan, early distinguished himself by his at. tachment to painting; and, after his first studies, directed his attention to scenic decoration, a branch of the art that was then raised to importance by the talents of Galliani and Gonzaga. Died at Milan, in July, in his 65th year. Geyer, Ludwig Heinrick Christian, a painter, actor, and dramatic writer of considerable repute in Germany. Painting was his earliest pursuit, and that to which he was more particularly attached. Yet a passion for theatrical amusements, and the hope of finding the stage a more lucrative profession, induced him to become an actor. As a dramatic writer, his compositions, although not numerous, were successful. Born at Eisleben, Jan. 21, 1780; died September 30. Gili, Filippo Luigi, was born at Corneto, 14th March, 1756. He was a canon of the Basilica of the Vatican, and superintendent of the observatory, founded by Gregory XIII. His principal studies were natural history, botany, and particularly astronomy; and he wrote many treatises on scientific subjects. The museum of natural history which he had formed was bequeathed by him to the Lancisi library. Herschell, A., a celebrated musician, and brother to sir W. Herschell, the astronomer, died at Hanover. Heyne, Christian Lebrecht, a popular German dramatist and novelist, under the assumed name of Anton Wall, author of Bagatellen, Amathonte, Corone, &c. Died Jan. 13, at Hirschberg on the Saale, aged about 70. Jordan, Camille, member of the chamber of deputies. This celebrated orator, and political character, was born at Lyons, Jan. 11, 1771. He first visited Paris in 1790; and in 1793, when Lyons opposed the tyranny of the national convention, first displayed his eloquence. After the siege of Lyons, he retired to Switzerland, and from thence came to this country, where he formed a connexion with Erskine, Fox, &c. and studied our literature, legislation, and constitution. Subsequently he went to Germany, where he also became ac quainted with several of the first literati. In 1800, he was recalled to France, and opposed the pretensions of Buonaparte, then first consul During the imperial government, he lived in entire seclusion, occupied solely with literary pursuits. Attached to the Bourbons, he endeavoured to promote their restoration, 1814. Died 19th of May, in his 51st year. Krimmel, John Ludwig, (president of the Society of American Painters), a native of Germany, but for some years resident at Philadelphia, where he was just obtaining reputation as an artist, and had been commissioned to paint a large picture of the landing of Penn. Drowned while bathing, July 15, aged 36. Maistre, Joseph Comte de, minister of state to his majesty the king of Sardinia, plenipotentiary to the court of St. Petersburgh, &c. &c. was born 1753, at Chambery, of which city he became a senator in 1787. On the invasion of Switzerland by the French, in 1793, he quitted his native country. In 1799, he followed the king of Sardinia to the island of that name, and, in 1803, was appointed plenipotentiary to the Russian court, where he continued till 1817. His writings have done much for the cause of catholicism; and no one has scrutinised Voltaire more keenly. Died at Turin, Feb. 15. Marchena, Abbe, celebrated as a pólitical writer both in French and Spanish. Palmieri, Abbate Vincenzo, professor of theology at Pisa and Pavia, ob tained considerable notoriety by supporting doctrines not very favourable to the church of Rome. His Treatise on Indulgencies has been translated into several languages; but the work which has conferred on him most honour is his Treatise on the Truths of the Gospel. Pecheux, Laurence, first painter to his majesty the king of Sardinia, director of the school of painting, member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and knight of the order of St. Maurice and Lazarus. Of his talents as an artist he has left a fine monument in the beautiful Frescoes which he executed at the Villa Borghese. Died at Turin, in July. Potocki, Count Stanislaus, president DEATHS. of the senate at Warsaw, distinguished both as a statesman, and a man of letters. He translated Winckelmann's History of Art, and wrote a Treatise on Eloquence and Style, and several Essays in French and Polish. Died at Willanow, Sept. 14. Rodriguez, an eminent Spanish astronomer. He was appointed by the Spanish government to assist Biot and Arago in measuring an arc of the meridian and was for some time engaged in astronomical pursuits at both London and Paris. Died aged about 45. Thaarup, Thomas, one of the best modern Danish poets, his Cantatas rival those of Ewald in majesty and grandeur, while his hymns are superior to any compositions of this class if we except those of Baggesen. He produced also three operas, all of which are exceedingly popular in Denmark. Born at Copenhagen 21st Aug. 1749, died in July. Vanloo, Charles, a French painter, celebrated for his landscapes of winter scenery. Died at Paris, in the month of June, aged 79. Venini, L'Abbate) Francesco, professor of the university of Parma, was a mathematician, philologist, and poet, and the author of several highly esteemed works. Died at Milan, April 5, aged 83. Voigt, Jean Charles Guillaume, was an excellent naturalist, and director of the mines at Ilmenau, on the subject of which he wrote an essay, his latest production. He died at Ilmenau, January 1, in his 68th year. Weber, Anselm. This celebrated composer was born at Manheim, 1766; he was at first destined for the church, and passed through a course of theological studies; but his attachment to music preponderated, and determined him to embrace that as his profession. He afterwards travelled with the celebrated Abbe Vogel through Holland, England, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; became director of the band at the theatre at Berlin; and subsequently, on his return from Paris, in 1805, was appointed leader at the chapel royal at Berlin. He set to music many of the pieces of Göethe and Schiller; for the last he composed the music of Hermann and Thusnelda. His operas had great success. Died Zetlitz, Jens, was a native of Norway, and a Danish poet of some eminence. Some of his lyric effusions are esteemed the happiest specimens in this class of poetry that Denmark has produced. Born 1761. JANUARY 1821.. 3. At Bath, lieutenant-general Monro, of Ensham-house, Dorsetshire. 6. At Bath, aged 80, the hon. Agnesa Yorke, second wife and widow of the lord chancellor, Charles Yorke, and mother to the right hon. Charles Philip Yorke ; to vice-admiral sir Joseph Yorke, K. C. B.; and to Caroline, late countess of St. German's. In Duke-street, Westminster, John Lillingston Pownall, esq. of East Wykeham, in the county of Lincoln, and provost marshal-general of the Leeward Islands; as he died without issue, his estates devolve to sir George Pownall, at Brighton, as does likewise his office, sir George being the last in succession to the patent. 7. In Holles- street, Cavendishsquare, in her 79th year, Mrs. John Hunter, widow of the great physiologist, J. Hunter, and eldest daughter of the late Robert Home, esq. an eminent surgeon of his day (father of sir Everard Home). Mrs. Hunter was a woman of very superior attainments. Her poetry, consisting chiefly of lyric and elegiac pieces, is distinguished by elegance both of thought and expression. Many of these exquisitely beautiful compositions were composed, expressly for melodies, by the celebrated Haydn. Mrs. H. left a son, in the army, and a daughter, the widow of general sir James Campbell. 7. At Hengrave-hall, Suffolk, lady Throckmorton, relict of the late sir John Throckmorton, bart. of Buckland, Berks, and Coughton, Warwickshire, in her 59th year. 8. Suddenly, at his house in Westsquare, Lambeth, lieutenant-colonel Handfield, of the royal engineers, in his 43rd year. - At Norton-house, Devonshire, lady Jodrell, relict of the late sir Paul Jodrell. 9. At his house in Park-place, aged 33, the rev. Frederic Thruston, M. A. (third son of the late Framingham Thruston, esq. of Weston-hall, Suffolk) officiating minister of Bayswater chapel. This excellent young DEATHS. - James Topping, esq. of Whatcroft-hall, Cheshire, one of his majesty's counsel, a bencher of the Inner Temple, and late attorney-general of the county palatine of Lancaster, and of the county palatine of Durham. 12. At Brompton-grove, at an advanced age, sir John Macpherson, bart., many years a member of the Supreme Council, at Bengal, and, afterwards, governor-general of India. 13. General Gwyn, colonel of the king's dragoon guards, and governor of Sheerness. 14. At Roundhay-park, in his 57th year, Thomas Nicholson, esq. Lately at Normanton-hall, lady Dixie, wife of sir Willoughby Dixie, bart. At the Green, Richmond, Yorkshire, lady Gerard, widow of sir Robert Gerard, of Garswood, Lancashire, bart. 18. At Brighton, in his 59th year, Charles Runnington, esq., sergeant-atlaw. In 1784 he took a decided political part on the side of the old whigs, and succeeded in the action brought by Mr. Fox, against the high bailiff of Westminster, for his conduct in granting and continuing the scrutiny on the election for that city. On the 19th April, 1815, on the death of Mr. Sergeant Palmer, he was appointed his majesty's commissioner for the relief of insolvent debtors in England, which he resigned in 1819. Mr. Sergeant R. published "Sir Matthew Hale's, History of the Common Law," 8vo. 1779; a new edition, with considerable additions, 2 vols, Svo. 1794; "Gilbert's Law of Ejectments," 1781; "Ruffhead's Statutes at Large, from Magna Charta to 25 Geo. III," 14 vols. 4to, 1787; "The History, Principles, and Practice of the Legal Remedy by Ejectment, and the resulting Action for Mesne Process," 8vo. 1795. The rev. Henry Kipling, vicar of Plumstead, with the chapel of East Wickham annexed, in the county of Kent, who has bequeathed 1,000l. to the minister, churchwardens, and overseers of Plumstead, at the chapel of East Wickham, to be from time to time applied towards keeping up the Sundayschools of those parishes. At Dublin, at the residence of lord Castlecoote, first commissioner of the Customs, lady Castlecoote, daughter of Henry Tilson, D. D. of Eagle-hill, Kildare. 20. At Funtington, in Sussex (the residence of his brother-in-law, H. J. Hounsom, esq.) in his 57th year, Miles Monkhouse, esq. of Newcastle-uponTyne. This lamented individual was one of the most active of the patriot band in Newcastle, that formed that protecting force-the armed volun teers. 23. Admiral sir George Campbell, G. C. B. admiral of the white, and commander in chief at the port of Portsmouth. [See Chronicle, p. 19.] 24. Aged 70, by falling down stairs, Moses Langdon, esq. of Upton, near Wiveliscombe. In order to save expenses, he has been frequently known to pick, dress, and eat crows, or magpies, found dead in the fields by boys. He never kept any servant; but, in order to save wages, he gave an old woman from the workhouse her victuals to dress his; he was in the habit of frequenting Wiveliscombe, and put up at a small inn where they dressed tripe, which he generally took for his dinner; and if any person sitting near him left any on their plates, he always ate it up with great eagerness, saying it was a pity to waste any thing. When at home, he wore the coarsest shirts, but kept fine holland ones, which he wore when he went a journey; and if he slept out, he invariably took the shirt off and lay without one, to prevent it being worn out. He died intestate, and his landed property, to a considerable amount, falls to John Langdon, a second cousin, heretofore a day-labourer. 25. At Streeton-hall, aged 25, Thomas Charles Garforth, esq. nephew of sir James Graham, bart. -- At Berrow, Worcestershire, Richard Cocks, esq. brother of the late DEATHS. At Claremont-park, Esher, colonel baron de Hardenbrooke, equerry to his royal highness Prince Leopold. The remains of the baron were interred at Esher church. Baron Just, the Saxon minister, followed as chief mourner; baron Pfeffel, the Bavarian minister, and colonel Addenbroke, also followed. 26. In her 82nd year, Barbara, sister of the late sir Alexander Craufurd, bart. At his residence in Ipswich, Suffolk, in his 82ndyear, the rev. George Routh, M. A. 29. Suddenly, at Lichfield, of apoplexy, the rev. Edmund Outram, D.D. public orator of the university of Cambridge, and rector of St. Philip's, Birmingham, prebendary of Lichfield, archdeacon of Derby, &c. and chancellor of the diocese of Lichfield. He published a collection of curious extracts, exhibiting the character of Methodism from the writings of sectarians. 30. At Warren's-court, in the county of Cork, in his 68th year, sir Augustus Warren, bart. M. P. for the city of Cork. He is succeeded in his titles and estates by his eldest son, Augustus. 31. At Rome, in his 72nd year, cardinal Antonio-Maria Doria Pamfili. 11. At Edinburgh, the right hon. Mary Anne Baroness Abercrombie, of Aboukir and Tullibody, in the county of Clackmannan, so created May 22nd, 1801, with her late husband, sir Ralph Abercrombie, K. B. She was the daughter of John Menzies, esq., of Fernton, in the county of Perth. Succeeded in her titles and estates by her eldest son George, now baron Abercrombie. 12. At York, aged 68, Francis Constable, esq. of Burton Constable, and Wycliffe-hall, in which property he is succeeded by sir Thomas Clifford, bart. of Tixal, Staffordshire. 13. At her seat, Basset Down-house, in her 69th year, Mrs. Maskelyne, relict of the late rev. Nevil Maskelyne, D. D. astronomer royal. At her house in Curzon-street, in her 88th year, the dowager lady Rycroft, relict of the late sir Richard Rycroft, bart. of Penhurst in Kent. 14. In his 67th year, the rev. James Lindsay, D.D. of Grove-hall, Bow, in the county of Middlesex, upwards of 35 years minister of the Presbyterian meeting, Monkwell-street.---[See Chronicle, p. 29.] At Swindon, Wilts, in his 68th year, William Harding, esq. one of his majesty's justices of the peace, and a deputy-lieutenant of the same county. 16. At Wrottesley, Louisa, second daughter of sir John and lady Caroline Wrottesley. 18. In Portland-place, aged 91, Mrs. Mackenzie. 20. At Featherstone Cottage, Turnham Green, the lady of sir John Carr, of New Norfolk-street. At Rigacre, Shropshire, in his 80th year, Walter Woodcock, esq. one of his majesty's justices of the peace for that county. At Tunbridge Wells, Theodosia lady dowager Monson, widow of John, the second lord Monson, in the 96th year of her age. She was the daughter of John Maddison, of Harpswell in Lincolnshire, esq.; was married June 23, 1752; and had issue John, third lord Monson, and nine other children. She lived twelve years after her great-grandson, the present lord, succeeded to the title! 24. Alexander Stevens, esq. This gentleman, who was a native of Elgin, in Scotland, where he was born, 1757, was educated to the profession of the |