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Rev. Dr. Crane and rev. W. Walker, to be chaplains to the earl of Carlisle.

Rev. W. Moore, chaplain to the earl of Donoughmore.

Rev. T. Randolph, chaplain in ordinary to the king.

DECEMBER.

GAZETTE PROMOTIONS. 2. War-office.-36th foot to bear on its colours and appointments the words "Pyrennees," and "Nive."

70th Foot to discontinue the appellation of the " Glasgow Lowland Regiment," and to resume its former title, of the 70th, or "Surrey" reg. of foot.

95th foot to be styled the 95th, or "Derbyshire" regiment of foot. J. F. Fulton, esq. late brevet lieut.-col. and major of 92nd foot, to have the local rank of lieut.-col. on the continent of Europe only.

5. Lord Chamberlain's Office.Thos. Seymour Hydd, esq. assistant master and marshall of the ceremonies to his majesty.

13. Lieut.-gen. sir Wm. Houston, to be groom of his majesty's bedchamber in ordinary.

ECCLESIASTICAL PREFERMENTS. Hon. and rev. Dr. Stewart, to be bishop of Quebec.

Rev. H. Wetherell, archdeacon of Hereford.

Rev. R. V. Law, prebendary of

Wells cathedral.

Rev. F. Swan, prebendary of Lincoln cathedral.

Rev. R. Sanders, minor canon at
Worcester cathedral.

Rev. J. E. Orpen, chaplain to the
earl of Egmont.

Rev. E. White, chaplain at Cawnpore, East Indies

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On Christmas day, 1824, at Karasubasar in the Crimea, the celebrated baroness Valerie de Krudener.

She was born in 1765, and was the daughter of Count de Wittenkoff, governor of Riga, and great granddaughter of the celebrated marshal Munich. She possessed an enchanting countenance, an elegant and ready wit, with blue eyes and flexible features, expressive of mind and sentiment. She was of the middle stature, beautifully formed; her brown hair fell in ringlets on her shoulders, and there was something in her whole person and manner that seemed singular and striking.

Such were the physical advantages of the baroness de Krudener, who was ambassadress at Berlin, in 1798. Idolized in the circle of fashion, she loved it. Her rank, her wit, her qualities, rendered her one of the first women in Europe. Her charms inspired her husband's secretary of Legation with a fatal passion. The baron was then Russian ambassador at Venice. This rendered her name still more celebrated; and she wrote a novel, in which she relates, with the deepest sensibility, the fate of the unfortunate young man who committed suicide for her.

This work, intitled "Valerie" (her christian name), was written with an enthusiasm which already announced an ardent and disturbed mind. At the commencement of

the Revolution, Madame K. visited and resided in the south of France, with her daughter-in-law, Sophia de Krudener (since married to a Spaniard), and her two children. A year after, she returned to Germany, and from that period to 1805, or 1806, history is silent respecting her. At that epoch she appeared again in the scene, not as the

brilliant Prussian ambassadress, but conceived herself to be a messenger as the penitent Magdalen. She now of the Almighty, and possessed of an irresistible calling.

Valerie stated her mission to be, to establish the reign of Christ on earth. Never were so much generosity, grace, and zeal, united to such an ardent perseverance, as in this ultra-Evangelical mission. How

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ever, the monarchs of the earth were displeased with her street teaching. Dismissed with rudeness from the states of the king of Wirtemburg, she found hospitality for herself and her company of the faithful, in the dominions of the elector of Baden. By degrees, she became herself one of the powers of Europe. The cabinets of princes leagued against her predictions, and she marched from kingdom to kingdom by means of negociations; for it was not every state that would admit this imperium in imperio. The events of the world followed their course, and Napoleon fell. Valerie considered this a propitious moment for that conversion of mankind which she had so courageously undertaken. To Paris she followed the emperor Alexander, whom she called The Lord's anointed, and whom she seriously believed chosen by heaven to be the regenerator of the world: there, giving herself up entirely to the delirium of her disordered imagination, she left no means untried to make proselytes. In her mystic conferences, in which a young Genevese, named Empeytas, seconded her, she explained the ancient prophecies, and those of the north, and called to her aid visions, voices from heaven, and day dreams and night dreams.

The powers of the earth went three times a week to these theurgic and mysterious assemblages, where the purple of the Autocrat of the North humbled itself before the words of this woman. David (by this name she designated her Lord's anointed, the emperor Alexander,) quitted Paris, and she followed him. From this period, her life was a series of trials and tribulations.

Her friends in Germany had forgotten her; her faithful flock had abandoned their leader. She was forbidden to enter France; she wandered from one Swiss canton to another, tormented and persecuted by the magistrates, who would let her have no rest. At length the canton of Argovie offered her an asylum: aided by M. Empeytas, she

preached a long time at Arau and its vicinity; thousands of the faithful hastened from the borders of the lakes and mountains, to eat the bread of life from the hands of the founder of the new worship. The prophetess standing on an hillock, often preached for five or six hours in the open air; and these long improvisations, and journies, the absence of sleep and the want of food, had no effect on the health of Valerie. But unfortunately for the baroness de Krudener, human laws declared themselves in direct opposition to the divine laws announced by the prophetess. The flock was dispersed, the oracles of the humble Pythonissa were declared seditious, and she was obliged to return to her own country. There she languished under an interdiction from her guardian friend and disciple, " David," to teach or preach; her followers no longer were permitted to form a body; and as the flame of fanaticism requires constant feeding, her followers fell gradually away, and she was suffered to expire in the Crimea, almost alone and forgotten.

Her powers of persuasion were very great, and many who went to laugh, remained to pray. To Madame Krudener is owing, we believe, the conversion of M. Benjamin de Constant, and the work on religion he is now publishing. Such was the awe her words sometimes inspired, that her hearers, and M. Benjamin de Constant with the rest (it is said), fell flat on their faces in her presence.

Lately, in Westminster, Mr. Benj. Price, many years secretary to the Westminster library, and well known in the literary circles of the metropolis. Mr. Price had at various times been engaged in contributing to periodical journals. About three years since he attempted to revive the Westminster library, in Charles-street, St. James's; but after many fruitless attempts the society was dissolved. He possessed a thorough acquaintance with modern books, and hence his quali

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fications as a librarian were considerable. He contributed largely to "Public Characters of all Nations," 3 vols. and assisted in the editorship of many other compilations.

Lately, in Gutter-lane, Cheapside, Mr. John Arliss, celebrated as one of the most elegant printers of his time. Mr. Arliss likewise possessed considerable taste in embellishing juvenile works with wood engravings, and in conjunction with Mr. Whittingham, may be said to have contributed largely to the revival of that beautiful art. A few years since, when residing in Newgate-street, he established the Pocket Magazine, which attained, and still enjoys, a large circulation. Besides his concern in Newgatestreet, he had previously been engaged in business in partnership with Messrs. Whittingham, Huntsman, Knevett, &c.; but like Didot, the celebrated printer of Paris, the profits of Mr. "Arliss's speculations did not keep pace with the approbation of the public. For some years past, he had also been in ill health; and through this, with other untoward circumstances, he left a family of five children totally unprovided for.

JANUARY.

When

1. In Wild-court, Drury-lane, under circumstances of peculiar distress, aged 76, Mr. Ralph Wewitzer, the veteran actor, having scarcely a bed to lie upon. the boy who attended him came with his breakfast, he was leaning on his hand, quite dead, and his countenance was quite calm. He died indebted to his landlady 147., the payment of which she never urged during his illness; but after his death, hearing that he had relations, she determined on having her money, or at least the value of it. A handsome coffin was provided, it is understood, by the performers of Drury-lane, in which the remains of the unfortunate actor were de

posited, and every arrangement
made for the funeral, when the
landlady urged her demand, and a
man was placed in possession. In-
formation was forwarded to one of
Wewitzer's relations in Finsbury-
square, and ultimately the body was
taken from the coffin, and conveyed
in a shell to that neighbourhood for
interment, which ceremony was per-
formed on the 8th; the coffin and
furniture remaining at the lodgings.
The deceased was confined to his
bed for the last nine months unable

to move.

Mr. Wewitzer was born in London of Swiss parents, where he was brought up as a jeweller, which business he exchanged, at an early period, for the vicissitudes of an actor's life. Having got some experience in his new profession, he made his debut at Covent Garden Theatre, as Ralph, in the Opera of "The Maid of the Mill," which character he sustained for the benefit of his sister, who, about the year 1785, was held in some estimation both as an actress and singer. It may be observed, as something singular, that his Christian name happened to be the same as that allotted to his character in the piece. Wewitzer's exertions were crowned with success, and indicated so much promise of utility in his profession that he was engaged by the house, where he soon distinguished himself as a Comedian, by his whimsical but just representation of Jews and Frenchmen. He next repaired to Dublin for a short time under the management of Ryder, and on his return resumed his situation at Covent Garden, where he remained till the year 1789, when unfortunately he was induced to undertake the management of the Royalty Theatre. On the failure of that concern, he became a member of the Drury Lane Company, with which he continued to perform, with the exception of some few seasons, till the close of his theatrical career. He played at the Haymarket Theatre for several

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summer seasons; was the original Jew in "The Young Quaker," and by his performance of it contributed much to the success of the piece. He was considered as the inventor of these pantomimes "The Gnome," acted at the Haymarket 1788, never printed, and "The Magic Cavern," 8vo. 1785. He was also the author of "The Royal Pedigree of his Majesty George III. from Egbert," 8vo. 1912; and "School for Wits, a New Jest Book," 12mo. 1814. The labours of his profession, while he was able to continue on the Stage, and his infirmities after he left it, prevented him from affording his literary talents due cultivation. In latter years he was an annuitant the Covent Garden Theatrical Fund. 1. At Stratton, capt. Robert Smith, in the 89th year of his age. He was at the battles of Minden and Warburgh, and afterwards at Gibraltar, during the memorable siege of that place.

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3. At Islington Green, George Sturdy, esq. one of the sworn clerks of the court of Chancery.

4. Of apoplexy, his majesty Ferdinand IVth, king of Naples and the two Sicilies. The Nuncio, the ambassador from Spain, the Austrian minister, and the French chargé d'affaires, were introduced with all the council into the chamber of the king. His majesty was lying on his back, with his mouth open, but his features unaltered; the left hand, which was uncovered, shewed some marks of extravasated blood. The guards at the palace, and other public places, were doubled, as a measure of precaution, but the public tranquillity was not disturbed for a single moment.

He was born Jan. 12, 1751, and ascended the throne Oct. 5, 1759, on his father's becoming king of Spain. He married April 7, 1768, the archduchess Maria Caroline, daughter of Francis I, and aunt to the present emperor of Austria, who died Sept. 7, 1814. He had issue by her, 1. Francis Janvier Josef, duke of Calabria, father of the

duchess de Berri; 2. Maria Christina, married to Charles Felix, king of Sardinia; 3. Maria Amelia, duchess of Orleans; 4. Leopold, prince of Salerno; who married Maria Clementina, daughter of the emperor of Austria.

73, Adam Bell, esq. late of the
4. At Richmond, Surrey, aged
victualling department, Deptford.
stock-square.
5. John Sivewright, esq. of Tavi-

Skiprea, near Brough.

Aged 100 years, Ann Paul, of

At Stirling, the rev. Dr. Small.
Walmesley, esq. aged 56.
At Richmond Green, Thomas

At Smyllan Park, Scotland, sir
bart.
William Honeyman, of Græmsay,

Powell, esq. aged 67.
6. At Stepney Green, Edward

Thomas Green, esq. He had been At Ipswich, in his 56th year, educated for the bar, but was instances to withdraw himself from its duced by the easiness of his circumtoils. He was the author of the following works:-"The Micthodion, 12mo. or a Poetical Olio, London, 1789,"

leading Principle of the new System "An Examination of the of Morals, as that Principle is stated and applied in Mr. Godwin's Enquiry concerning Political Justice, London, 1798," 8vo.; second the Diary of a Lover of Literature, edition 1799; and "Extracts from Ipswich, 1810;" 4to.

esq. of the Stock Exchange.
7. Of apoplexy, Robert Ross,

aged eighty, Joshua Dixon, M. D. In Lowther-street, Whitehaven, The town of Whitehaven is indebted to him for many improve comfort. The Dispensary was the ments necessary to its health and fruit of his exertions; and from its establishment in 1783, up to the day of his death, he acted gra tuitously as physician and chief manager. The unfortunate, the poor, the sick, all were ever welcome to counsel, pecuniary assistance, and medical skill. He was the author of a great many useful tracts and essays,

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acknowledged and anonymous, but his principal work was the "Life of William Brownrigg, M. D." 8vo. 1800, in which he incorporated an historical essay on coal mines, particularly those in his neighbour hood. In 1822 he published a tract, entitled, "The Church Catechism Illustrated."

8. Elizabeth, wife of Charles Raymond Barker, esq. of Blandford-street, Portman-square. 9. At his house in Leicester, Caleb Lowdham, esq.

At Stanmore, Middlesex, Richard Oswal Mason, esq. in the 55th year of his age.

10. Mrs. Sarah Robinson, wife of John Robinson, esq. of Park-street, Westminster.

- Richard Harrison, esq. M. D. aged 40, at his house in Argyle

street.

At Newport, in the Isle of Wight, at his mother's, dowager lady Holmes, after a lingering illness, aged 38, sir Leonard Thomas Worsley Holmes, bart. member and recorder for that borough, commandant of the Isle of Wight Yeomanry cavalry, and an acting magistrate for the county of Hants. Such was the respect paid to his memory, that as soon as his death was announced, all the shops and the greater part of the private houses in Newport were closed. He was the eldest son of the rev. sir Henry Worsley Holmes, LL. D. by Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Leonard lord Holmes; born July 1787. On the death of his father, the 8th baronet, April 7, 1811, he succeeded to the title; and June 5, 1813, married Anne daughter of John Delgarno, esq. and niece of Leonard Troughear, lord Holmes (which title became extinct in 1801); by whom he had issue three daughters but no son: in consequence, this ancient baronetcy (one of the earliest creations of James I. in 1611) becomes extinct.

-AtTwickenham, aged 65, Mary, wife of Thomas Dickson, esq. of Fulwell Lodge, Twickenham.

10. At Papworth Hall, Cambridge, Charles Madryll Cheere, esq. M. P. for the borough of Cambridge.

-At Worle, Mr. Joseph Bishop, of Banwell, Somersetshire, aged 103 years. He was the father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of 180 children, of whom 115 are living at this period.

At Chelsea, aged 64, Thomas

Smith, esq.

11. Mr. William Stevenson, steward of the earl of Darnley.

12. At Clifton, Caroline Mary, youngest daughter of the late Samuel Peat, esq. of Calcutta.

At his house in Bentinckstreet, George Rankin, esq.

14. John Stone, esq. many years of his majesty's Customs.

-In Finsbury-square, John Henry Hecker, esq. in his 77th year.

- At his house, in Upper Gowerstreet, aged 84, George Dance, esq. R. A. F. A. S. and auditor of the royal academy. He was son of George Dance, esq. an eminent architect and clerk of the works of the city of London, who built the present Mansion House in 1739, Shoreditch and St. Luke's churches, &c. and died in 1768; in which year the late Mr. Dance succeeded, by purchase, to his father's office, in which he was succeeded in 1816 by his favourite pupil, William Montague, esq. by appointment of the court of common council. Mr. Dance's youngest brother, was the painter, Nathaniel Dance, who on his marriage with the great Yorkshire heiress Mrs. Dummer, took the name of Holland, and was created a baronet in 1800. He died in 1811. In 1794, Mr. George Dance was elected fellow of the Society of An tiquaries. From 1795 to 1797, he was one of the council of the royal academy; and in 1798 we first find him auditor. Mr. Dance was for some years professor of architecture at the royal academy, but never lectured.

In 1811 appeared the first volume and in 1814 a second, of "A Col

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