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chair, having undergone but little pain, and having, as he well deserved to have, all that should accompany old age-honour, love, obedience, troops of friends.' No man in the prime of youth was wept over with more genuine tears than the old man of ninety-one.

"After his death it became known that his charities during his life had been very great, and the hand which administered them generally concealed.

"He left an ineffaceable impression upon the hearts of his relations and friends. He belonged to an age, a school, a race that is past.'

"Non come fiamma, che per forza è spenta,

Ma che per se medesma si consume, Se n'ando in pace l'anima contenta : A guisa d'un soave e chiaro lume,

Cui nutrimento a poco a poco manca; Tenendo al fin il suo usato costume.' "R. P."

At Woburn-square, aged 72, John Bellamy, esq., late of the House of Commons. He was the son of the late John Bellamy, esq., who was for a long time Housekeeper of the House of Commons, which office the late Mr. Bellamy likewise filled for many years with great respect and esteem. He was also an eminent wine-merchant in Parliament-street. had lately retired from his duties at the House, as he had some time from the cares of business, with a large fortune.

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At Oddington House, aged 91, Lady Reade, relict of the late Sir John Reade, Bart., of Shipton Court, and youngest daughter of Sir Chandos Hoskyns, Bart.

21. At Alexandria, suddenly, from congestion of the brain, aged nearly 21, Lord Bernard Thomas Fitzalan Howard, third and youngest son of the Duke of Norfolk. He had recently arrived at Alexandria from a tour in Greece.

22. At Fir Grove, Farnham, aged 84, Sir George Hilaro Barlow, Bart. and G. C. B., formerly Governor-General of Bengal, and subsequently Governor of Madras, Sir George H. Barlow was the fourth son of William Barlow, esq., of Bath, by Hilare, daughter of Robert Butcher, esq., of Walthamstow, and brother to the late Admiral Sir Robert Barlow, K. C. B. He went to India in the service of the East India Company in 1778, and the excellence of his character and attainments speedily drew the attention of the ruling authorities. In 1787, he was selected by Lord Cornwallis to conduct an investigation into

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the state of the manufactures and commerce of the province of Benares; and in a despatch to the Court of Directors, dated January 1788, the acknowledgments of the Supreme Government were expressed for the "ability, zeal, and unwearied assiduity with which Mr. Barlow had executed the commission intrusted to him." The character Mr. Barlow had established in the public service recommended him, at a very early period after the arrival of Lord Cornwallis in India, to his lordship's attention and highest esteem; and the ties of mutual friendship and confidence, which were then formed, remained unbroken until the death of that illustrious person. In 1788, Mr. Barlow was nominated Sub-Secretary to the Supreme Government in the revenue department-an office which the great revenue and judicial reforms then in progress rendered of particular importance. The system of revenue and judicature established under the auspices of Lord Cornwallis is justly considered a masterpiece of legislative wisdom. this great plan Mr. Barlow co-operated with distinguished ability; and Lord Cornwallis, throughout the future period of his life, expressed the warmest sense of gratitude for the aid which he had so ably given, and considered Mr. Barlow to have established the most strong and lasting claims to his country's approbation. Barlow continued in the situation of SubSecretary in the Revenue Department until 1796, when he was appointed Chief Secretary to the Supreme Government, in which office he exhibited the same administrative talent. The services of Mr. Barlow having been attended by a uniform course of approbation, he was advanced by the Court of Directors, in April 1801, to the station of a Member of the Council of Bengal. Lord Wellesley, who was at that time absent from the seat of Government, immediately appointed Mr. Barlow to be Vice-President in Council during his absence from the Presidency. In 1802 the Court of Directors were pleased to appoint Mr. Barlow to the situation of Provisional Governor-General, and in 1803 he was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet. In 1805 an important change took place in the Government of India, by the recall of Lord Wellesley and the re-appointment of Lord Cornwallis to the station of Governor. Lord Cornwallis arrived in India in July, and he had not pro ceeded far in the work of pacification

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DEATHS. with the Mahratta States, with which we were then at war, before the hand of death terminated the career of that distinguished patriot. Sir G. Barlow, according to his provisional appointment, succeeded to the office of Governor General, and he did so in circumstances most critical and difficult. The Court of Directors recorded on that occasion their thanks for "the promptitude and energy with which he followed up the plan which his illustrious predecessor, Marquis Cornwallis, had marked out for the restoration of peace and amity with the Mahratta powers; for the judgment and ability he displayed in accomplishing definitive treaties of peace with Dowlut Row Scindiah and Jeswunt Row Holkar; and for the vigour with which he immediately entered upon the important work of retrenching the expenditure of the Company, and the progress he made therein." On the death of Mr. Pitt, in Jan. 1806, Mr. Fox's administration came into power, when a very sweeping change took place in every office under the Government; and, by an unusual proceeding (viz. the sign-manual of the Sovereign), Sir George Barlow was required to resign the situation of Governor-General-a proceeding that excited strong disapprobation. Lord Melville and Lord Castlereagh, in their places in Parliament, strongly protested against it. It is, however, due to the Government of that day to say that they did what they could at least to palliate the injury. Sir George had formed the intention of immediately returning to England; but his Majesty's Government and the Court of Directors joined in so earnest a request that his services in India might be continued, that he felt it his duty to yield to their solicitation. It was on this occasion that his Majesty was pleased to confer on him the Order of the Bath. The Court of Directors appointed him Governor of Madras in May 1809, and he took charge of that government in the following December. Previously to his arrival, a "very dangerous spirit of cabal had shown itself among several officers of the army." An alarming mutiny soon after broke out in the Madras army, combined with great distractions in the civil service. In one of the most alarming crises that ever occurred in our Indian history-a convulsion that shook the Goverment to its foundation-everything was done, every arrangement carried into effect, with a degree of energy, firmness, and ability that could not be surpassed. The warm

est approbation of the Supreme Government, and the strong commendation of the Court of Directors, were repeated in successive despatches. On this memorable occasion it was the gracious intention of his Majesty George III. to have raised Sir George Barlow to the peerage. For this purpose every preliminary arrangement had been made, when his Majesty fell into the last illness, from which he never recovered. The Prime Minister, Mr. Perceval, however, entertained a strong sense of Sir G. Barlow's claims on public gratitude, and, if he had been spared from the hand of the assassin, there can be little doubt that the intention mentioned would have been carried into effect. From this period every thing was changed; Sir George, in the course of his reforms, had made many enemies, and these now got the upper hand in the Councils of the India Board; the Government of the Prince Regent timidly or treacherously yielded to the clamour thus excited, all idea of conferring a peerage was abandoned; and, not satisfied with this, the Court of Directors, with the concurrence of the Prince Regent's Gevernment, sent out orders to Sir George Barlow immediately to transfer the Government of Madras to other hands. Sir George Barlow returned from India in 1814, having passed thirty-four stormy years of his life in that country. He now withdrew entirely from the turmoil of public life, and lived during the subsequent years of his life in the midst of a devotedly attached family, respected, honoured, and beloved by all who had the privilege of his friendship or acquaintance. Sir George Barlow married at Calcutta, in April 1789, Elizabeth, daughter of Burton Smith, esq., of Westmeath, by whom he had issue eight sons and seven daughters.

In Lower Grosvenor-street, in his 49th year, his Excellency Count Nomis de Pollon, Envoy Extraordinary_and Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of Sardinia. The Count was a Member of an ancient Sardinian family. At a very early age he entered the service of his country, and served with distinction in the war against Napoleon. He subsequently directed his attention to diplomatic affairs, and when but of a very tender age came to this country as secretary to the Duc D'Aglie. He was subsequently advanced to the office of chargé d'affaires, the duties of which he discharged for some time. He afterwards proceeded as Sardinian Minister to the Hague, from which

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he returned about ten years since to this Court, as chief minister, and in such capacity he has terminated his earthly career. The Count was altogether for nearly five-and-twenty years a resident in country, and was highly respected in the

circles of our aristocracy.

At Duke-street, Westminster, aged 87, Jane, widow of Samuel Homfray, esq., of Coworth House, Berkshire, and sister of the late Sir Charles Morgan, Bart., of Tredegar Park, Monmouthshire, whom she survived only 17 days.

At his residence, in Fisherton-Anger, near Salisbury, at the close of his 89th year, General George Mitchell. General Mitchell entered the army in 1776, and served as Lieutenant-Colonel of the 31st Dragoons, under the Duke of York in Flanders, and conducted his men safely through Holland during the intense frost of 1794-95, in which the British army suffered very severely. He also distinguished himself in the battles of Famars and Cateau, and received the thanks of the Commander-in-Chief. He became a Major General 1809, Lieutenant-General, 1814, and General, 1837.

At his residence, Dartford, county Kent, in a fit of apoplexy, after many years of suffering, aged 64, John Dunkin, esq., author of some interesting works of topography, and a diligent antiquarian. His principal works were "The History of Bromley," "The History of Bicester, with an inquiry into the Antiquities of Alchester, a city of the Dobuni, in Oxfordshire," "The History and Antiquities of the Hundreds of Bullington and Ploughley, co. Oxon," and History of the Antiquities of Dartford."

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24. In Eaton-place, aged 79, John Gage, esq., of Rogate Lodge, Hampshire, a Clerk of the Signet; uncle to Lord Viscount Gage.

25. At Stilton, suddenly, aged 72, Stephen Rowles, esq., late of Washingley and Haddon. He has bequeathed to the Stamford and Rutland Infirmary such a sum of money as would produce a clear annual income of 500l., of which 3501. is to be appropriated to the general purposes of the infirmary, 1007. for the salary of the house-surgeon, and 50l. to provide a chaplain, and after a few small legacies he gives the residue of his property to the infirmary, to enlarge and extend the charity.

27. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, aged 33, Mrs. Martyn, formerly Miss Inverarity, of Covent Garden Theatre. Miss Inve

rarity, who was a native of Edinburgh, was born in March 1813, and was the niece of the Scotch poet, Ferguson. At an early age she displayed much taste for music, and her father determined upon having her instructed in singing. Her improvement was so rapid that in two years she had made great proficiency in the art, and, after singing at some few concerts in Edinburgh with great éclat, she was introduced by her father, in 1829, to Sir George Smart, who became her vocal instructor. After a course of study she appeared at Covent Garden, in December 1830, as Cinderella, with great success, and in April 1831 the production of Spohr's opera, "Azor and Zemira," afforded her an opportunity of improving in public favour. In 1834 she married Mr. Martyn, the bass singer, also of Covent Garden Theatre, and at the expiration of her London engagement they made a tour of the principal cities of America with profit and reputation. The fine person of Mrs. Martyn made her very attractive in the United States. They then returned to England, after a stay of two years, and finally established themselves as teachers of music in Newcastle-on-Tyne.

29. At Lancaster, aged 89, John Denis De Vitré, esq., Lieutenant R.N., and late of West Knoll, Cumberland, for many years the oldest Lieutenant in her Ma jesty's service. In 1781, when Lieutenant of the Chaser, 18 gun ship, whilst cruising off the Madras coast, she was fallen in by the Bologna, French frigate, of 36 guns, and, after engaging her in a severe but unequal contest for two hours and upwards, was compelled to surrender. For four months the officers of the Chaser were kept as prisoners of war on board the French vessel, but were afterwards unjustifiably transferred to the tender mercies of Hyder Ali, under whom it is well known all English prisoners were most cruelly treated. He was subjected to these cruelties for nearly two years, and it is believed that he was the last survivor of all the British prisoners who had been in confinement under the tyrant Hyder Ali, or his still more inhuman and perfidious successor, Tippoo Sultan.

At Dundalk, aged 67, Captain Chandle, of the 17th Lancers. He first entered the service as a private soldier. In 1811 he was presented with an ensigncy in the Infantry, from which he subsequently exchanged into the Cavalry. 1812 he was gazetted to a lieutenancy, and

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late in the same year to a captaincy. His commissions were purchased by hard service alone. He served during the campaign of 1790, in Holland, including the actions of the 2nd and 6th of October. He also took part in the siege of Malta, and was present at the surrender of La Valetta and the battle of Maida. In 1807 he accompanied the expedition to Egypt, and was wounded before Rosetta. In 1809 he served in the Ionian islands, and witnessed the siege and capture of Santa Maria. In 1828 he was appointed Paymaster of the 17th Lancers.

30. In Pall Mall, aged 65, Mr. Joseph Calkin. He was a pupil of Mr. Lyon, and afterwards was articled for two years to Spagnoletti, so long a leader of the Opera band. Mr. Calkin was a violin player in the Drury-lane orchestra in 1798, and assisted in the arrest of Hatfield when he fired at George the Third. He was a tenor player in the Philharmonic Band, of which society he was a member and honorary librarian. In 1821 he was appointed one of the King's State Band by George the Fourth, and he was many years an active member of the Royal Society of Musicians. Mr. Calkin was also well known and respected as one of the firm of Calkin and Budd, of Pall Mall, at one time booksellers to Royalty.

31. At Boulogne-sur-Mer, aged 79, Lady Hobhouse, relict of Sir Benjamin Hobhouse, Bart.; daughter of Sir Joshua Parry, of Cirencester..

At Edinburgh, aged 73, the Right Hon. John Rollo, eighth Baron Rollo of Duncrub, Perthshire (1651), a Representative Peer of Scotland, and Deputy Lieutenant of Perthshire. His Lordship was born April 22, 1773, the eldest son of James, seventh Lord Rollo, by Mary, eldest daughter of John Aytoun, esq., of Inchdairnie, Fifeshire, and succeeded to the peerage on the death of his father, April 14th, 1784. He was appointed to an ensigncy in the Scots Fusileer Guards, February 17, 1790. He carried the colours of that regiment at the battle of Lincelles, and continued to serve with it

in Flanders during the campaigns of 1793, 1794, and 1795. He quitted the army in April 1796, being then a Lieutenant in the same regiment. His Lordship was elected a Representative Peer of Scotland on the death of Lord Grey, in 1842, and supported the Conservative party. His Lordship was chiefly distinguished for the quiet virtues of a country gentleman and worthy landlord, and has gone down to the grave much beloved and respected by those on his estates in Strathearn, and those in their neighbourhood. His Lordship married at Edinburgh, June 12, 1806, Agnes, daughter of William Greig, esq., of Gayfield-place, by whom he had issue.

At Schaw Park, Clackmannanshire, aged 70, the Hon. Henry David Erskine, uncle to the Earl of Marr and Kellie, and heir presumptive to the latter dignity. Mr. Erskine was born May 10, 1776, the third son of John Francis Erskine, Earl of Marr (who was restored to that dignity in 1824, and died in 1825), by Frances, only daughter of Charles Floyer, esq., Governor of Madras. Mr.

Erskine married at St. Pancras, Middlesex, Oct. 22, 1805, Mary Anne, daugh. ter of John Cooksey, esq., by whom he had issue.

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At Hickleton Hall, near Doncaster, aged 75, Sir Francis Lindley Wood, the second Bart., of Barnsley, Yorkshire (1784). He was born Dec. 16, 1771, the elder son of Charles Wood, esq., of Bowling Hall, near Bradford, by Catharine, daughter and coheiress of Thomas Lacon Barker, esq., and succeeded to the title of Baronet, in pursuance of a special remainder, on the death of his uncle Sir Francis, the first Baronet, who died July 9, 1795. Sir Francis Wood married Jan. 15, 1798, Anne, eldest daughter and coheiress of Samuel Buck, of New Granges, esq., barrister-at-law, and recorder of Leeds, by whom he had issue, the eldest of whom is the Right Hon. Charles Wood, Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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JANUARY.

PROMOTIONS.

30. George Frederick Street, esq., to be Puisne Judge of New Brunswick; William Wright, esq., to be AdvocateGeneral, and William Boyd Kinnear, esq., Solicitor-General for that pro. vince. Samuel Turner Fearon, esq., to be Registrar- General and Collector of Chinese Revenue for the island of Hong Kong.

31. Lord Glenlyon, to be one of the Lords in Waiting in Ordinary to her Majesty, vice the Earl of Hardwicke.

ARMY APPOINTMENTS.

30. 2nd Dragoon Guards, Major Wm. Campbell, to be Lieut.-Colonel; brevet Major Power Le Poer Trench, to be Major. 4th Light Dragoons, Major William Parlby, to be Lieut.-Col.; Capt. Lord George A. F. Paget, to be Major.

FEBRUARY.

GAZETTE PROMOTIONS.

2. Edward Walter Bonham, esq., to be Consul at Calais; Norman Pringle, esq., to be Consul at Stockholm.

4. Joseph Gibson Gordon, esq., to be Provost Marshal for the Virgin Islands.

8. The Marquess of Abercorn, K.G., to be Groom of the Stole to H. R. H. Prince Albert.

11. Knighted, Roderick Impey Murchison, Knight of the first class of the Imperial Russian Order of St. Stanislaus, &c., Fellow of the Royal Society, V. P. G.S. and R. Geogr. S., Member of the Imp. Academy of Sciences of St. Petersburgh, Corresponding Member of the Institute of France, Hon. Member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and of the Royal Irish Academy, &c. &c.; and Doctor John Richardson, R.N., F.R.S., Medical Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets.

13. Col. H. R. Ferguson, and Frances Julianna his wife, only surviving sister to the late Sir H. P. Davie, Bart., to take the name of Davie after Ferguson. The sisters of the Earl of Portarlington, to have

the titles and precedence to which they would have been entitled in case their father, the late Captain Henry Dawson Damer, had survived his brother the late Earl. Sir Chas. Augustus Fitzroy, Knt., to be Captain-General, and Governor-inChief, of New South Wales. Clarence Thomas Wylde, esq., to be Clerk of the Peace at Swellendam, in the Cape of Good Hope. Walter Harding esq., to be Crown Prosecutor for the district of Natal, in South Africa.

16. The Hon. Henry John Rous, Capt. R. N., to be one of her Majesty's Commissioners for executing the office of High Admiral, vice Capt. the Hon. W. Gordon.

19. The Earl of Lincoln, to be one of the Visitors of Maynooth College.

24. Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Knt., to be Governor and Commander-inChief of North Australia.

25. The Marquis of Abercorn, K. G., and the Right Hon. James Archibald Stuart Wortley, sworn of the Privy Council, Daniel Peploe Peploe, of Garnstone, esq., to be Sheriff of Hertfordshire, vice J. F. Vaughan.

26. Brevet Major George Hutt, Bombay Art., brevet Major Robert Henderson, Madras Eng., and brevet Major Joshua Tait, 6th Bombay N. Inf., to be Companions of the Bath.

The Earl of Lincoln, to be Chief Secretary for Ireland.

The Right Hon. Sir Thomas Freemantle, Bart., late Chief Secretary for Ireland, to be Deputy Chairman of the Board of Customs.

C. J. Knowles, esq., Q. C., to be Attorney-General of the county palatine of Lancaster.

Henry Martley esq., Q. C., appointed legal adviser to the Irish Government.

ARMY APPOINTMENTS.

6. Ceylon Rifle Regiment, Lieut.-Col. H. Simmonds, from the St. Helena Regiment, to be Lieut.-Colonel.-St. Helena Regiment, Lieut.-Col. J. Ross, to be Lieut.-Colonel.-- Royal Engineers, Major-Gen. E. W. Durnford, to be Colonel Commandant.-West Kent Militia, Capt. T. G. Monypenny, to be Major; Capt. T. T. Hodges, to be Major.

13. 4th Foot. Gen. Sir T. Bradford, G.C.B., from 30th Foot, to be Colonel

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