from the village whose name she has rendered so celebrated. Instead of entering on any long common-place discussions, either about politics, or political economy, or any other of the hackneyed subjects of tea-table talk in Edinburgh, Mrs. Grant had the good sense to perceive that a stranger, such as I was, came not to hear disquisitions, but to gather useful information, and she therefore directed her conversation entirely to the subject which she herself best understands-which, in all probability, she understands better than any one else and which was precisely one of the subjects on which I felt the greatest inclination to hear a sensible person speak, namely, the Highlands. She related in a very simple but very graphic manner, a variety of little anecdotes and traits of character, with my recollections of which I shall always have a pleasure in connecting my recollections of herself. The sound and rational enjoyment I derived from my conversation with this excellent person would, indeed, atone for much more than all the blue-stocking sisterhood have ever been able to inflict upon my patience."-Peter's Letters, I. p. 308.

Soon after this was written, and nearly twenty years ago, Mrs. Grant bad the misfortune to meet with a severe fall in descending a stair, in consequence of which she was ever after confined almost entirely to the house. This, it was feared, would have proved very injurious to the health of a person of her robust constitution and active habits; but, though she was generally confined to her chair, she still continued to enjoy excellent health, and her usual cheerfulness and equanimity. Though she never made any display of her religious feelings, those who were in the habit of visiting her, frequently found her engaged in the study of the Holy Scriptures, which, indeed, her life and practice evinced she had not studied in vain.

A few weeks before her death, Mrs. Grant caught a bad cold, which assumed the form of influenza, and her constitution gradually yielded to the influence of that debilitating malady.

JOHN TAYLOR, Esq.

Nov. 21. In Cirencester-place, in his 99th year, John Taylor, Esq. the venerable and universally respected patriarch of English artists. In his youth, Mr. Taylor was the pupil of Hayman, on whom his namesake, John Taylor, of the Sun newspaper, fathered his whimsical tale of " Frank Hayman and the Hare;" and who was celebrated for having decorated Vauxhall with historical pictures,

and for having made a number of designs, several of which possess considerable merit, for the belles-lettres publications of that period. On leaving Hayman's studio, Mr. Taylor devoted himself principally to portrait-drawings, in pencil. Although these performances could not boast of the force and opposition of light and shade of the drawings of the present day, they were exquisitely finished, and in their effect were as clear and pure as "monumental alabaster." As, however, Mr. Taylor did not obtain for them more than from seven shillings and sixpence to a guinea each, it was not a very lucrative employment. At that time, Mr. Paul Sandby and Mr. John Alexander Gresse (better known among his friends by the appellation of Jack Gresse) were the most fashionable drawing-masters in the metropolis. By the advice, and aided by the introductions of Gresse, Mr. Taylor entered upon the same occupation; and, soon finding that it was a more certain and a more profitable one than that in which he had hitherto been engaged, he pursued it for many years; until he at length accumulated a sufficient sum to enable him to retire with comfort. This money he invested in the long annuities, which will expire in 1840; so that the calculation was rather a nice one! Fond of the arts, however, Mr. Taylor continued to paint for his amusement; and, even down to within the last ten or twelve years, several of his productions

chiefly fancy and domestic subjectswere exhibited at Somerset-house and at the British Institution. Mr. Taylor was one of the original members, and, we presume, had long been the only surviving member of the Incorporated Society of Artists," the precursor of the Royal Academy. His memory, especially (as usual) with reference to the events of his boyhood and youth, was remarkably tenacious. Among other matters, he perfectly recollected having witnessed the execution of the Scots lords on Towerhill, in 1746; a spectacle, certainly, well calculated to make a permanent impression on any beholder. His mind was abundantly stored with anecdotes of artists of former days; and, could he have been induced to publish a volume of his reminiscences, it would have been invaluable. He had a little collection of curi osities of art; one favourite article of which was a small wooden screw box, containing three pieces of India rubber, each about the size and thickness of a half-crown, for which he had paid six shillings and sixpence; caoutchouc being, at the time of the purchase, very rare, and used only to obliterate the marks of

a black lead pencil. He once had, also, an unfinished portrait, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, of Hayman; but, we believe, he presented it to the Royal Academy. Mr. Taylor's family connexions were highly respectable; and his own person, countenance, dress, and manners, constituted a fine specimen of the "old English gentleman." His conversation was always animated and jocose. The writer of this brief notice recollects meeting him some years ago in the New Road, and, after a little lively chat, taking the liberty to ask his precise age. Why," said Mr. Taylor, his eyes sparkling with fun, "I'm not quite ninety, but I'm what the people on the Stock Exchange would call eightynine and seven-eighths." Of late, he had become exceedingly deaf, which, of course, much diminished his capacity for social enjoyments.-(Literary Gazette.) W. H. W.

CHARLES JOHN SMITH, ESQ. F.S. A. Nov. 23. In Albany-street, after a few days' illness, in his 35th year, Charles John Smith, esq. F.S.A.

The subject of our present notice was born at Chelsea in the year 1803, and was the second son of Mr. James Smith, for many years in extensive practice as a surgeon there, by Sophia, daughter of the late John Gregory, esq. of the same place, whose death and biography was recorded at some length in our Magazine for December 1813.

At the age of 16, Mr. Smith was ar ticled as a pupil to Mr. Charles Pye, the historical and landscape engraver, and subsequently became well known for his talents as an artist, and was very extensively employed in his profession, more particularly in the illustration of some of the best topographical and antiquarian publications of his time, (particularly Cartwright's Rape of Bramber, Stothard's Sepulchral Effigies, Murray's Illustrations of Johnson, Dr. Dibdin's recently published English Tour, &c. &c.) for which, and for several privately printed works, he executed many fine plates.

For some years past, however, Mr. Smith bad principally devoted his time and attention to antiquarian pursuits; and, from his intelligence and unceasing industry and perseverance, it is probable that, had it pleased Providence to spare his life, he would have greatly distinguished himself in that branch of literature. In the year 1828 Mr. Smith engraved, and directed the publication, of a volume in imperial quarto, comprising series of Fac-simile Autographs of royal, noble, and illustrious persons, from the reign of Richard II, to that of Charles II.; and

the biographical notices which were added from the pen of John Gough Nichols, esq. F.S.A. rendered this a most interesting and popular collection, and it has been much esteemed as a supplement to many important works in English History and Biography.

At the time of his death he was engaged in the production of a work entitled "HISTORICAL AND LITERARY CURIOSITIES," which had proceeded as far as the sixth number, and the seventh and eighth, intended to complete the volume, were in the course of preparation. Some of the subjects are unfortunately still in an unfinished state, but it is hoped that sufficient materials will be found to enable his representatives to finish the publication according to the intentions of its author.

In the year 1837 Mr. Smith was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and he was a constant attendant at their weekly meetings. He was present at the first meeting of the Society on the Thursday the 15th of November, and had spent the subsequent evenings in the society of his family and friends, when, in the midst of apparently perfect health and spirits, he was suddenly seized on the morning of the 18th by an attack of paralysis, which entirely deprived him of speech, and the use of his right side: every assistance which human skill could afford was immediately rendered him by the kind and unremitting attention of his friend Dr. Seymour, but he expired on the 23rd of November, calm, resigned, and free from pain.

In the every day intercourse with his family, Mr. Smith was of the most affectionate and kind-hearted disposition, and he was endeared to a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances by his unassuming and modest deportment, and by the cordiality and amiable frankness of his manners; and we believe that few young men have prematurely descended to the grave so generally and deservedly lamented by all with whom he was either professionally or intimately connected.

MR. CHARLES NESBITT.

Nov. 11. At Brompton, in his 64th year, Mr. Charles Nesbitt, the eminent engraver in wood.

He was a native of Swalwell, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and was apprenticed to the celebrated Bewick at an early age. His talents in wood-engraving were of the first order. He was awarded the gold palette of the Society of Arts for his famous view of St. Nicholas' Church, Newcastle, which he executed upon no less than twelve distinct blocks

of wood; and, in 1802, he also received the Society's silver medal. His illustrations of Hudibras," and Shakspeare, and of Sir Egerton Brydges's Works, gained him unqualified praise from every admirer of the arts. After practising for some time in London, he retired to his native village, where, for a number of years, he executed work sent down to him from the metropolis; and it was during an absence from home, on a visit to the scene of his early labours, that he breathed his last.

JOHN OVERTON, Esq.

Dec. 1. At Rose Cottage, King's Road, Chelsea, aged 75, John Overton, esq. for many years an officer in the excise.

He

He was a native of Tetford, county of Lincoln; and was placed in his early youth in the house of the Rev. Mr. Emmeris, Rector of that parish. soon evinced an ardent love of study, and directed his unremitting attention for many years to the science of astronomy; and being of a mechanical turn, he was enabled to fabricate, with the assistance of the brazier and the smith, a great variety of telescopes and other mathematical instruments, of various sorts and dimensions, all of which remain in excellent condition, in the possession of his widow. Besides his astronomical pursuits, he turned his researches to the study of sacred chronology and genealogy; and, singular to relate, printed in his own house, with little professional assistance, a work, entitled "The Genealogy of Christ," 2 vols. 8vo. Crayford, 1817. This work displays an intimate knowledge of the Scriptures and deep research. He published also,-2. The Books of Genesis and Daniel, in connexion with Modern Astronomy, defended against Count Volney and Dr. Francis. Also, "The Sonship of Christ," against John Gorton and the Rev. Mr. Evans, being supplementary matter to the Genealogy of Christ, 8vo. London, 1820.3. "The Chronology of the Apocalypse investigated and defended," 8vo. Lond. 1822.-4. " Inquiry into the Truth and Use of the Book of Enoch," 8vo. Lond. 1822.-5. "Strictures on Dr. Chalmers's Discourses on Astronomy," 8vo. Deptford, 1823. When we contemplate these various works, it excites our surprise and admiration that a man who had received so little education could, by innate talent and industry, accomplish so much, and so successfully. He was an occasional correspondent of the Gentleman's Magazine for forty years, chiefly on his favourite topics of astronomy and chronology, and

he possessed at the time of his death two complete sets of that work, which, together with his well-selected library, will shortly be brought to the hammer.

During his residence at Foot's Cray and Paul's Cray, he founded two Sunday schools, in conjunction with the Rev. Mr. Simons, the highly respected Rector of the latter parish, both of which are now in a flourishing condition. During the last twelve years he resided at his house, King's Road, Chelsea.

CLERGY DECEASED.

At Auchinern house, near Glasgow, aged 33, the Rev. James Graham Campbell, jun. of Petershill and Auchinern.

The Rev. Richard Clarke, 37 years Chaplain of St. Michael's, Portarlington, and 26 years sovereign of that borough.

At Drummin park, co. Longford, aged 55, the Rev. Richard Thomas Hearn, M.A. Vicar of Rathcline.

Aged 68, the Rev. William Mawson, for forty years Perpetual Curate of Flimby, Cumberland, which chapelry is in the election of the landowners.

The Rev. Joseph Miller, Rector of Kilmakea and Prebendary of Whitechurch, co. Wexford.

Aged 74, the Hon. and Rev. William Parsons, Rector of Cullen, co. Limerick, and of Clune, co. Kildare; only brother to the Earl of Rosse. He was never married.

At a very advanced age, the Rev. Edward Shaw, for thirty-seven years Vicar of Kirkleatham, Yorkshire.

Aged 70, the Rev. Thomas Smith, for 26 years Rector of Bobbingworth, Sussex.

Oct. 25. At Knowle, Warwickshire, aged 78, the Rev. Thomas Blyth, for 53 years Perpetual Curate of that chapelry, for 52 years Perpetual Curate of Packwood; for 52 years Incumbent of Upper Whitacre, and for 37 Rector of Whitchurch. These small livings are all in Warwickshire. He was of St. John's college, Oxford, M. A. 1785.

Nov. 5. Aged 38, the Rev. George Tod, Minister of St. David's Church, Dundee.

Nov. 19. At Wolsingham, Durham, aged 42, the Rev. Philip Brownrigg, for seventeen years Curate of that parish, and Master of the Grammar School.

Aged 40, the Rev. John Garde, Rector of Ballynefagh, Kildare.

Nov. 21. At Blechingley, Surrey, aged 63, the Rev. Jarvis Kenrick, Rector of that parish, and a Prebendary of Salisbury. He was of Jesus college, Cam.. bridge, LL.B. 1805, and was instituted to the rectory of Blechingley in 1803, the

advowson with the manor having then devolved upon him by the death of his brother the Rev. Matthew Kenrick, LL.D. the preceding Rector. He was collated to the prebend of Teignton Regis in the cathedral church of Salisbury in 1806 by Bishop Douglas.

At Denbury parsonage, Devonshire, aged 36, the Rev. George Harvey Goodwin, only son of the late George Goodwin, esq. of the Temple, barrister-atlaw. He entered as a commoner of Queen's college, Oxford, in 1820, and took the degree of B. A. in 1828.

Nov. 22. At Torquay, aged 62, the Rev. William Chester, Rector of Denton, Norfolk. He was a son of Charles Chester, esq. of Chicheley, Bucks; was matriculated at Christ church, Oxford, in 1793, and graduated B.A. in 1797. Soon after he was elected to a fellowship at Merton; proceeded M.A. 1800; and in 1807 was presented to the rectory of Denton by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who collates to that preferment one who is, or has been, a Fellow of that society.

Nov. 25. At Greenwich Hospital, aged 71, the Rev. Samuel Cole, D.D. Chaplain of Her Majesty's Fleet, First Chaplain of Greenwich Hospital, and Vicar of Sithney, Cornwall. He was a son of Humphrey Cole, esq. of Marazion, Cornwall, and younger brother of the late Dr. Cole, Rector of Exeter college, Oxford. He entered the same college as a commoner in 1785; and graduated B.A. 1789, M. A. 1811, B. and D.D. 1819. He served for many years as a Chaplain in the Royal Navy; and was much esteemed by his late Majesty William the Fourth, who directed that all the books intended for the religious instruction of the sailors should be submitted to his sanction. He was collated to the vicarage of Sithney in 1820 by the Bishop of Exeter.

Nov. 26. Aged 46, the Rev. Frederick William Goldfrapp, Rector of Clenchwarton, Norfolk, and a magistrate for that county. He was instituted to his living, which was in his own patronage, in 1817.

Nov. 27. In London, aged 74, the Rev. Isaac Leathes, Rector of Mepal with Sutton in the Isle of Ely. He was formerly Fellow of Jesus college, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. 1787, M.A. 1790; and was presented to his living (worth 1,2677. a year) in 1802 by the Dean and Chapter of Ely.

Nov. 28. In his 63d year, the Rev. James Dallin, for 35 years a Vicar Choral of York Minster, and Rector of the united parishes of Holy Trinity, Good

rangate, and St. John Delpike, York; Librarian to the Dean and Chapter, and Domestic Chaplain to Lord Howden.

At Leamington, the Rev. Edward Henry Owen, Rector of Cound, Salop. He was formerly Fellow of All Souls' college, Oxford, where he took the degree of M. A. in 1810, and was presented to his living in 1816 by J. C. Pelham, esq.

Nov. 30. Aged 71, the Rev. John Woollcombe, Rector of Cromhall, Gloucestershire. He was the son of Thomas Woollcombe, esq. of Plymouth; was matriculated of Oriel college, Oxford, in 1785, and took the degree of B.A. 1789: was elected Fellow 1791, proceeded 1792; and was presented to his living by that society in 1809.

At Gainsborough, aged 58, the Rev. Richard Mawhood. He was of Trinity college, Cambridge, where he graduated B. A. 1803, M.A. 1806. He was formerly Curate of St. Michael's, Stamford, and subsequently of Gainsborough.

Dec. 3. At Silverton, near Bristol, aged 66, the Rev. William Barker, Rector of that parish and Vicar of Broadclist. He was of Magdalen college, Cambridge, B. A. 1794, M. A. 1800; was presented to Silverton in 1806, and to Broadclist in 1819, by Sir T. D. Acland, Bart. His death is sincerely regretted, both by rich and poor. At his funeral the chief mourners were the Rev. W. Barker (son of the deceased), and P. Protheroe, esq.; and in the train were, among other gentlemen, Sir T. D. Acland, Bart. M.P., G. Fursdon, esq., Rev. F. Huyshe, Rev. M. Tucker, and Col. Glover. The Rev. M. Tindal (son of the Chief Justice) read the sacred service.

Aged 71, the Rev. Moses Dodd, for thirty-four years Rector of Fordham, Essex. He was of Hartford college, Oxford, where he took the degree of

M. A. in 1791.

Dec. 5. At the house of his father in Cadogan place, London, of consumption, aged 28, the Rev. Henry Brooksbank, late Curate of Leigh, Gloucestershire. He entered as a commoner of Wadham college, Oxford, in 1827: graduated B.A. 1831, M. A. 1834; and in 1837 gained Mrs. Denyer's Theological Prize, "On Original or Birth Sin, and the Necessity of New Birth unto Life."

At Ingham, Suffolk, aged 75, the Rev. Henry Wakeham, Rector of that parish. He was of Pembroke hall, Cambridge, B.A. 1786, M.A. 1789, and was instituted to Ingham in 1790.

Dec. 6. At Longdon, Staffordshire, aged 76, the Rev. Henry Binfield, Domestic Chaplain to the Marquis of Anglesey,

and Perpetual Curate of Farewell and Armitage. He was of Pembroke ball, Camb. B.A. 1784, and was presented to both his churches in 1804 by the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield.

Dec. 7. At Pau, Basses Pyrenées, aged 35, the Rev. Benjamin John Harrison, Rector of Beaumont, Essex. He entered as commoner of Christ church, Oxford, in 1821; was chosen a Student of that society in 1822, graduated B.A. 1825, M.A. 1828; and was presented to his living in 1833 by the Governors of Guy's Hospital.

Dec. 8. At Bourn house, near Bexley, Kent, aged 49, the Rev. Thomas Garbett, Master of Peterborough Grammar-school, and F.S.A. He was brother of the Rev. John Garbett, M. A. Rector of St. George's, Birmingham. He entered as a commoner of Jesus college, Oxford, in 1813; proceeded B.A. 1817, M.A. 1821.

Dec. 11. In Edinburgh, aged 76, the Rev. James Glen, of Cowden, formerly for many years Curate of St. George's Church, Hanover-square. He was a native of the county of Selkirk, the son of Alex. Glen, esq. of Galashiels; entered as a commoner of Magdalen ball, Oxford, in 1806; and graduated B. A. 1810, M.A. 1813.

At Kidlington, Oxfordshire, on his 64th birthday, the Rev. John Hyde, for nearly forty years Rector of St. Martin's, Oxford, one of the City Lecturers, for 26 years resident Curate of Witney, Perpetual Curate of Hailey, Oxfordshire, Vicar of Hellidon, Northamptonshire, and many years a magistrate for the county of Oxford. He was a native of Oxford, matriculated of Balliol college in 1791, graduated B.A. 1795, M. A. 1803; was presented to St. Martin's in 1800 by the Lord Chancellor, and to Hailey in 1810 by the Rector of Witney.

Dec. 17. Aged 68, the Rev. Dawson Warren, Vicar of Edmonton, Middlesex. He was the son of James Warren, esq. of London; matriculated of Trinity college, Oxford, in 1790; graduated B. A. 1794, M.A. 1799; was presented to Edmonton in 1795 by the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's; and in 1813, on the death of the Rev. Thomas Winbolt, took possession of Sir John Weld's chapel at Southgate as appurtenant to the vicarage of Edmonton.

DEATHS.

LONDON AND ITS VICINITY.

Oct. 19. In Gower-street, Blissett Lowther Gould, esq.

Oct. 21. Aged 59, Mr. William Walker, bookseller, of Hammersmith, one

of the most successful cultivators of the tulip and ranunculus in modern times.

Oct. 27. At Camberwell, aged 72, Sarah, wife of Peter Davey, esq.

Oct. 30. In Clerkenwell New Prison, having poisoned himself by opium, Joseph Reitterhoffer, alias Count Rutter, who had been committed to prison for a conspiracy to extort money from the Marquis of Downshire and family. He was a courier in the service of the late Marchioness.

Nov. 1. Anne, wife of Thomas W. H. Gurney, esq. second Master of Christ's Hospital.

At Camden-town, aged 73, Mr. Rich. ard Rhodes, formerly an engraver of eminence, and many years principal assistant to Mr. Charles Heath.

Nov. 4. In St. James's-street, aged 85, Lieut.-Col. John Gillespie, of the East India service

Nov. 6. The wife of Charles Chenery, esq. of Hackney.

Nov. 7. At Camberwell, aged 60, John Capes, esq. a magistrate for Surrey. He was a native of Hull.

Nov. 8. In her 70th year, Margaret, wife of George Hammond, esq. of Portland-place.

Nov. 14. Capt. Walter Williams Rees, late of the Bengal army.

Nov. 18. At Hammersmith, of apoplexy, aged 53, Woodward Bidwell, esq. formerly of the East India Company's

service.

Nov. 20. Aged 26, William Dawes Alexander, esq. second son of Henry Alexander, esq. of Cork-st.

In Russell-sq. aged 80, Ann, relict of Samuel Marryat, esq. King's Counsel.

At Hampstead, William Lorance Rogers, esq. F.S. A. for many years one of the police magistrates at Hatton-garden. He was called to the bar at the Middle Temple, June 14, 1805.

At Blackheath, aged 90, Matthew Martin, esq. late of Poet's-corner, Westminster.

Nov. 21. At Blackheath, aged 77, the Rt. Hon. Frances Countess dowager of Dartmouth. Her ladyship was a