taken February 13, 1756;" and, "Calcutta freed January the 2d, 1757." A shield fastened to the western tree has three fleurs de lis, and "Chandernagore taken March 23, 1757," On it the following inscription: 1 "To the memory of Charles Watson, Vice Admiral of the White, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's naval forces in the East Indies, who died at Calcutta the 16th of August, 1757, in the forty-fourth year of his age. The East India Company, as a grateful testimony of the signal advantages which they obtained by his valour and prudent conduct, caused this monument to be erected." Stewart inv. Scheemakers The pointed roof is filled by the upper division, which commences on the capitals of the great pillars. This division is separated by two columns into three arches, the middle one the highest, each forming a deep recess, with ribs; in the centre a pointed window. All the spaces are carved into roses, &c. Strong arches cross the aisles from every pillar. In the intersections of the ribs are representations of David playing on his harp, a seated figure; two other seated figures, and a scroll. In the western wall there are three windows, having each one mullion and a cinquefoil. A seat or basement extends entirely round the church; and on it are placed small slender pillars dividing every space, forming a beautiful continuation of arches, variously ornamented by figures on the mouldings. They reach in height to the base of the windows. On the western wall of this porth transept, are St. Michael and the Dragon, angel, and a broken figure falling, three saints, fancied animals, a palm branch, and scrolls, all greatly decayed. Other ornaments decorate the rest of the arches. In the north-west corner is a small door, which led to the pas sages in the piers above. The arches are nine in number, and are mostly filled by monuments. The first memorial consists of a plain porphyry, filling the arch. It is inlaid with a sarcophagus covered with military trophies, palm and laurel, scrolls, and a skull. A very good bust fills the design, which is by Taylor. This monument is "Sacred to those virtues that adorn a Christian and a Soldier. This marble perpetuates the memory of Lieutenant General Joshua Guest; who closed a service of sixty years by faithfully defending Edinburgh Castle against the Rebels, 1745. His widow (who lies near him) caused this to be erected." The next arch contains a pedestal with naval trophies, a pyramid, and against it a sarcophagus, with an alto relievo of a shipwreck. This is by Scheemakers. It has the following inscription; "To the memory of Sir John Balchen, K. B. Admiral of the White Squadron of his Majesty's Fleet; who, in the year 1744, being sent out Commander in Chief of the combined Fleets of England and Holland, to cruize on the enemy, was, on his return home, in his Majesty's ship the Victory, lost in the Channel by a violent storm. From which sad circumstance of his death we may learn, that neither the greatest skill, judgment, or experience, joined to the most firm, unshaken resolution, can resist the fury of the winds and waves. And we are taught from the passages of his life (which were filled with great and gallant actions, but ever accompanied with adverse gales of fortune) that the brave, the worthy, and the good man meets not always his reward in this world. Fifty-eight years of painful services he had passed, when, being just retired to the government of Greenwich Hospital to wear out the remainder his of days, he was once more, and for the last time, called opt out by his king and country, whose interests he ever preferred to his own. And his unwearied zeal for their service ended only in his death. Which weighty misfortune, to his afflicted family, became heightened by many aggravating circumstances attending it. Yet, amidst their grief, had they the mournful consolation to find his gracious and Royal Master mixing his concern with the general lamentations of the public for the calamitous fate of so zealous, so valiant, and so able a commander. And, as a lasting memorial of the sincere love and esteem borne by his widow to a most affectionate and worthy husband, this honorary monument was erected by her. He was born' February 2, 1669; and married Susannah, the daughter of Colonel Apriece, of Washingby, in the County of Huntingdon ; died October 7, 1744, leaving one son and one daughter; the former of whom, George Balchen, survived him but a short time; for, being sent to the West Indies in 1745, commander of his Majesty's ship, the Pembroke, he died at Barbadoes in December the same year, aged twenty-eight, having walked in the steps, and imitated the virtues and bravery of his good, but unfortunate father." The next arch but one supports a pedestal, containing a bust, and of but poor expression, and trophies by Scheemakers. A few lines of poetry of no exquisite sweetness set forth many of the virtues of the deceased, Lord Aubrey Beauclerk, the young. est son of Charles, Duke of St. Albans, by Diana, daughter of Aubrey de Vere, Earl of Oxford. He was sent early to sea and was made a commander in 1731. In 1740, he was sent upon that memorable expedition to Carthagena, under the command of Admiral Vernon, in his majesty's ship, the Prince Frederick, which, with three others, was ordered to cannonade the castle of Boca Chica. One of these being obliged to quit her station, the Prince Frederick was exposed, not only to the fire from the castle, but to that of Fort St. Joseph, and two ships that guarded the mouth of the harbour, which he sustained for many many hours that day, and part of the next, with uncommon intrepidity. As he was giving his commands upon deck, both his legs were shot off; but, such was his magnanimity, that he would not suffer his wounds to be drest till he had communicated bis orders to his first lieutenant, which were, to fight his ship to the last extremity. Soon after this, he gave some directions about his private affairs; and then resigned his soul with the dignity of a hero and a Christian. Thus was he taken off in the 31st year of his age, on the 24th of March, 1740-1741,* an illustrious commander, of superior fortitude and clemency, amiable in his person, steady in his affections, and equalled by few in the social and domestic virtues of politeness, modesty, candour, and benevolence. He married the widow of Colonel Francis Alexander, a daughter of Sir Henry Newton, Knt. envoy extraordinary to the court of Florence and the republic of Genoa, and Judge of the High Court of Admiralty.† The next tomb is a pedestal and sarcophagus, with a bust, naked children, military emblems: it is also by Scheemakers, sacred to the memory of the Hon. Percy Kirk, Esq. lieutenantgeneral of his majesty's armies, who died the first of January, 1741, aged fifty-seven. In the same grave lies the body of Diana Dormer, daughter to John Dormer, of Rousham, in Oxfordshire, Esq. She died February 22, A. D. 1743, aged thirty-two. Adjoining is a tomb by Rysbrack, supporting a good bust in armour, with flowing hair, and a circular pedestal, with a Latin inscription to the memory of Richard Kane. The next is a tablet, by Cheere with a mitre and ornaments, also with a Latin inscription to the memory of Samuel Bradford, S. T. P. The last monument on this wall is also by Cheere. It is a sarcophagus bust, mitre, crosier, a censer, books, anchor, scrolls, and *Gazette, No. 8015. This was the first Duke of St. Albans; the sixth duke died within these few days past, (August, 1815,) greatly lamented by all who knew him: his grace died suddenly, though he had been unwell for some time past. and festoous of oak-leaves and acorns, sacred to the memory of Dr. Hugh Boulter, Archbishop of Armagh. The inscription abounds with warm and just epithets, setting forth his lordship's many and distinguished virtues: that " when brass and marble shall mix with the dust they cover, every succeeding age may have the benefit of his illustrious example." He was born January the 4th, 1671; was translated to the Archbishoprick of Armagh in 1723," and from thence to Heaven, September 27, 1742." The monument of Lord Chatham fills the space between the two first pillars on the left, entering the door at the western aisle. Against its back are these: One by Banks: a basement supports an indifferent female figure kneeling, resting her elbow on, and weeping at the feet of a sarcophagus, which has a good bas relief on it, of a physician relieving a rich female surrounded by her children, and an old man on a bed of straw: "Memoriæ sacrum Cliftoni Wintringham, baronetti, M. D. Qui, domi militiæque, tam in re medicâ insignis, quam ob vitæ innocentiam morumque suavitatem percharus, flebilis omnibus obiit 10 Jan. A. D. 1794, æt. suæ 83. numentum hoc, amoris quo vivum coluerat maritum, desiderii quo mortuum proscuta est, indicium ut esset diuturnum, extrui curavit Anna Wintringham." The next is, Mo "Sacred to the memory of Jonas Hanway, who departed this life September the 5th, 1786, aged 74; but whose name Jiveth and will ever live, whilst active piety shall distinguish the Christian, integrity and truth shall recommend the British merchant, and universal kindness shall characterize the citizen of the world. The helpless infant nurtured through his care, the friendless prostitute sheltered and reformed, the hopeless youth rescued from injury and ruin, and trained to |