May 30. In his 78th year, John Battye, esq. of Kensington.

At Ludlow, Sir John Boyd, bart. He was born Oct. 27, 1750; and married Feb. 26, 1784, Margaret, fifth dau, of the Rt. Hon. Thomas Harley, by whom he has left issue.

May 31. In Margaret-street, Cavendishsquare, Wm. Hunter, esq.

LATELY. At Lisbon, of a consumption, the Rev. J. Jope, jun. son of the Rev. J. Jope, vicar of St. Clere, co. Cornwall. At

an early period he shewed an ardent love of Science; and applied himself, with considerable success, to Mechanicks, Chemistry, and various other branches of Natural Philosophy. In March 1810, he was ordained to serve the curacy of St. Ive, and during nearly four years and a half, whilst he conscientiously performed the public duties of his ministry, he employed much of his leisure time in the study of medicine; and thus was enabled, by the skill which he acquired, to afford relief to numbers of the neighbouring poor, who will long feel the loss of an unwearied benefactor. Sept. 3d, 1814, he broke a blood-vessel, and soon exhibited evident symptoms of pulmonary consumption. He now devoted his time and thoughts with more zeal and earnestness to the duties of a Christian, convinced of the vanity of all human pursuits, when compared with the welfare of the soul; and resign ing all his favourite amusements, laboured to prepare himself for eternity by frequent and fervent prayer, and a diligent study of the Word of God. Jan. 19, 1815, in compliance with medical advice, he went to Lisbon, where, on the 2d of April, he breathed his last without a groan, perfectly resigned to the will of God, and trusting for salvation in the sole merits of his Redeemer. He was upright, disinterested, and honourable in his principles; frank, yet modest and unassuming, in his manners; intelligent in his conversation; warm and stedfast in his attachments; and he died sincerely and generally lamented.

At Gottingen, C. G. Heyne; with whose merits, as a classical editor, Europe at large is well acquainted. His reputation is founded on his intimate and extensive acquaintance with antient literature, and the excellent editions he published of several classic authors, Greek and Latin. He was especially distinguished by a new method taken to illustrate antient writers. Having begun his study of antiquity with the poets, he was most struck with the poetical aspect of his subject; and the beauties of the antients occupied his attention, more than the difficulties, whether of grammar or of prosody. He investigated the genius, mind, and taste of his author; and valued more an elucidation of the merit, or poetical sense of a passage, than the

force of a conjecture, by which the literal sense was varied. He felt, that the study of mythology is inseparable from that of poetry; and he discovered in the different mythes, or historical fables, the traditions of tribes of the human race. In his hands this science became a supplement to the history, the philosophy, and the arts of a people. The arts in particu lar engaged his attention; and after estimating the numerous opuscula which he devoted to this department of archæology, it becomes doubtful whether he or Winckelman had the most exact or the most extensive acquaintance with antiquity. As librarian to the University of Gottingen, Heyne introduced into his department a spirit of order and economy, in union with an uninterrupted activity. When the library was first placed under his care, it contained not more than 50 or 60,000 volumes; at his death the number was at least 200,000. And, if all the labours which filled the life of this illustrious man be taken into the account, his numerous works, his duties as administrator of the concerns of the University, with a correspondence estimated by his biographer at a thousand letters yearly, it becomes difficult to conceive how he could discharge the whole of his occupations. His general disposition shewed extreme vivacity; his impressions were strong, and instantaneous; he was occasionally subject to anger, but it was soon over. He had been formed in the school of adversity, and took a pleasure in relieving the unfortunate; what he bestowed, not seldom exceeded his means, but his most valuable services were bis counsels, his recommendations, and his influence exerted among the great.

June 1. In St. James's street, Mr. Jas. Gillray, the celebrated artist, well known for his numerous engraved works, parti cularly for his caricatures.

At Kinmel-park, co. Denbigh, in his 79th year, Rev. Edward Hughes.

June 3. At Chester, Hon. Mrs. Aston, relict of the late Col. H. Aston, of Aston, Cheshire, daughter and co-beiress of the late Charles Lord Viscount Irwin, of Temple Newsome, co. York.

June 4. At Islington, in her 51st year, Mrs. Elizabeth Campion, second daughter of the late Wm. West, esq. of the same place.

At West-town, near Bristol, Nathaniel Pomfret Williams, LL. D. of Brase-nose college, Oxford.

Aged 14, Mary, daughter of Mr. Rusher, bookseller, Reading, Berks.

June 5. Aged 85, Mrs. Dorothy Fish, of Walworth.

'June 6. At Islington, of a third paralytic stroke, R. Holmes, esq. late of St. Martin's-le-Grand, and of Lloyd's coffee

house.

In Park-street, J. Milns, esq. brother of R. Milns, esq. of North Elmham, Norfolk, and Nackmyton, Kent.

June 7. In London, the Right Hon. James Sandilands, Lord Torphichen. His Lordship was born in 1759; succeeded his father, Walter, the late Lord, in 1765; and married April 7, 1795, Anne, only surviving daughter of Sir James Inglis, of Cramond, bárt. The title and estates descend to J. Sandilands, esq. late commander of the E. I. Company's ship Rose. At Clifton, aged 63, Anthony Meertens, esq. late Dutch Governor of Demerara; he was a tender husband and father,and generally esteemed in public and private life.

June 9. At Moxhull-hall, co. Warwick, Andrew Hacket, esq. late High-sheriff for that county.

June 10. In his 79th year, John Brown, M. D. formerly a surgeon of Bury.

After an union of 21 years, one of the worthiest of wives and of women, Mary, the beloved wife of Ambrose Pitman, esq.

June 11. In her 77th year, Mrs. Rider, relict of the late J. Rider, esq. of Boughton-place, Kent, only remaining daughter of the late R. Carr, esq. of Cocken, Durham.

At the vicarage, Wookey, near Wells, in his 66th year, the Rev. James Phillott, D. D. rector and archdeacon of Bath, and rector of Stanton Prior, co. Somerset, youngest brother of Joseph Phillott, esq. alderman, and of Charles Phillott, esq. mayor of Bath. In the exercise of his great office he was clear and orthodox; firm in his principles, mild in his teaching, and in his practice tolerant; while in private life he was equally emphatic, benign, and just.

June 13. In Bentinck-street, aged 68, Lieut.-gen. R. Telsen, of the East India Company's service.

In the Precincts, Canterbury, aged 64, Rev. E. Walsby, D. D. prebendary of that Cathedral, rector of Lambourn, Essex, and St. Dionis Backchurch, London. He was formerly of Bene't college, Cambridge, B. A. 1773; M. A. 1776; D. D. 1790.

June 14. At Hadley, aged 77, Elizabeth, sister of the Rev. C. J. Cottrell, and last surviving daughter of Colonel Cottrell, of Baughurst, Hants.

June 16. At Putney, in his 72d year, Robert Hankey, esq. governor of the London Assurance Corporation.

J. Simpson, esq. of Shrewsbury, who for some years had been engaged in forming the roads, bridges, and canals, through the Highlands.

June 18. Anne, wife of Mr. Nicholas Sandell, late of Little St. Thomas Apostle, Solicitor.

June 19. At Swindon, Wilts, in his 89th year, Ambrose Goddard, esq. formerly M. P. for that county during 35 years."

June 21. In Powis-place, Queen-square, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, widow of the late James Butler Harris, esq.

Vol. LXXXIV. Part II. p. 198. b. F. J. Jackson, esq. was son of the late Rev. Dr. Jackson, canon residentiary of St. Paul's, and of Mrs. Jackson, now resident at Bath. His diplomatic occupation commenced under the auspices of Lord Malmsbury, at the Hague, in 1788. In 1789 he was appointed Secretary of Legation- under Mr. Ewart, at Berlin. In 1791 be became Secretary of Embassy and Charge des Affaires in Spain, where he remained five years; and, soon after his return in the Autumn of 1795, was sent ou a speIcial mission to Vienna: In 1796 he was appointed Ambassador to Constantinople, though political circumstances prevented his going thither. During the early period of the peace of Amiens, he officiated as Minister at Paris for six months. This was succeeded by his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Berlin, where he remained till the dispute between this country and Prussia in 1806; having, during his residence at the Court of Berlin, married a Prussian lady of distinction, whom he has left with four chil*dren. Mr. Jackson's remaining missions were to Denmark, accompanying the expedition in 1807; and as Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States of America in 1809. In the very active career of his short diplomatic life, and during services, many of which were the most arduous, delicate, and difficult, Mr. Jackson evinced talents the most acute and energetic, with a devoted zeal for the interests of his Government; and to this he added the most polished manners, address, and deportment. The peculiar circumstances of a portion of his official employ, in which his whole discrimination was strikingly exercised, and his ardour powerfully engaged, called forth animadversions, which at this time will generally be allowed to have emanated not from his personal enemies, but those of his Country, by the soundest and most judicious portion of which, his merits were duly appreciated. In private life Mr. Jackson was an example of filial and domestic virtue, and of a disposition most honourable, beneficent, and amiable.

Ibid. The late Mr. William Cowdray was a man of rare genius—a poet —a wit -a facetious companion -an unshaken patriot-a kind father-a firm friend-and a truly honest man! As conductor of a Newspaper, his light punning paragraphs had no equal. His columns frequently supplied the Newspapers with wit and humour on current topics; and many of his old compositions, with changes of name and date, were often revived at intervals of five or six years. At Chester, while he employed himself as Editor and Compositor, he displayed the singular faculty of composing his paragraphs without writing

them;

Channel fleet under the command of Admiral Keppel. In the action with the French fleet, Capt. Hood was stationed in the line, in the blue division, as second to Admiral Sir Hugh Paliser. The Robust had been ordere i with other ships, by signal from the Victory, to chase to windward; and, during the subsequent action, she was rather severely handled by the Enemy, but fought so judiciously, that only 5 men were killed and 17 wounded. The subsequent trials of the two Commanders, Lord Keppel and Sir Hugh Palliser, and the part taken by Sir Alex. Hood on the occasion, drew upon him much popular odium at the time. In 1780 he was appointed Rear-adm. of the White; and having, in 1782, hoisted his flag on board the Queen, of 90 guns, he was appointed to command the second, or larboard division, of the centre squadron in the grand fleet, which was sent under the command of Lord Howe to relieve Gibraltar. The year following, Rear-adm. Hood was chosen M. P. for the Borough of Bridgewater, and in 1788, invested with the Order of the Bath. At the time of the apprehended rupture with Spain, on the 12th of May 1790, his flag was hoisted on board the London of 98, and afterwards in the Victory of 100 guns. In 1795, Sir Alex. Hood was promoted to be Vice-admiral of the Red. During this year his fg continued on board the Royal George, with a command under Earl Howe in the Channel fleet. On the famous 1st of June, 1794, and on the preceding days, bis ship was particularly distinguished. She commenced the action on the 29th of May, and, during that on the

1st of June, was exposed to an incessant cannonade. Sir Alexander, during the whole of this action, displayed in many instances his great skill and intrepidity. The foremast, with the fore and maintop mast, of the Royal George, were shot away; and she bad 20 men killed, and 72 wounded. On his return he was presented with the gold medal, with the other Flagofficers of this victorious fleet; and was afterwards created Baron Bridport of the kingdom of Ireland. His Lordship acquired fresh laurels off L'Orient in June 1795, in an engagement between the fleet he commanded and a fleet of the Enemy; and by a masterly manœuvre, took in this affair three line-of oaule ships. On the 31st of May 1796, Lord Bridport was made a Peer of Great Britain; and when Lord Howe resigned the command of the Channel fleet in 1797, it was conferred upon his Lordship, who held it with great credit to himself and his country. His first wife was a daughter of the Rev. Dr. West, and niece to the late Lord Viscount Cobham. By this marriage he became related to the Pitt and Lyttelton families. His lady dying in September 1782, he was again married, on the 26th of June 1788, to Miss Bray, only daughter of the late Wi Thomas Bray, Esq. of Edmonton.-The family of Hood has furnished the British Navy with four Officers who must ever rank among its distinguished ornaments: Lord Hood, Lord Bridport, Capt. Alex. Hood, who nobly fell in 1798, in a successful conflict with the French ship l'Hercule, and Sir Samuel Hood, whose AN Jamented death is recorded in our present Obituary (see p. 566).