MONTHLY OBITUARY. of an apoplectic fit, John Gell, Esq. admiral of the white squadron of his majesty's fleet. In the Little Cloisters, Westminster Abbey, the Rev. William Cole, DD. prebendary of that This lodgings, on the Pavillion Parade, Brighton, on the 4th of October, of a bowel complaint, to which he had been frequently subject, the Right Rev. Father in God Samuel Horsley, LL.D. FRS and F.A.S. Lord Bi-church. shop of St. Asaph. His lordship's remains were deposited on the 14th in the vault which he had caused to be made in the church of St. Mary, Newington, when he was rector of that parish, and wherein his second wife and a child by his first lady are also laid. Of a nervous cholic, his Serene Highness the Heriditary Prince Charles George Augustus of Brunswick, He had attained the age of 40, being born in London, February 8, 1766. He was married October 12, 1790, to her Serene Highness the Princes Frederica Louisa Wilhelmina of Nassau Orange. At his residence at Brompton, the Right Hon. the Earl of Clermont. His lordship had been in a very infirm state for a long time. His death, however, was the effect of his great age, and not of any particular complaint. He was 86 years of age, being born August 5, 1722. He breathed his last in the arms of his servant, who had attended him faithfully during a period of forty-one years. The last words that his lordship uttered as he raised his languid eyes to the domestic alluded to, were, "don't leave me--I am dying!" At his seat near Crickhowell, M. We have to record another instance of the inhuman violence and atrocity of the sanguinary Corsican usurper Buonaparte. Palm, a respectable bookseller residing at Nuremberg, formerly an imperial ton, and under the special protection of Prussia, has been dragged from his house to the fortress of Branrau, and there tried and shot by the sentence of a French military commission; for no other offence than vending in the course of his trade, a publication containing some free remarks upon the French government. M. Palm has left a widow and several children, for whose relief a liberal subscription has been entered into in London. At Stockport in Cheshire, aged 65, Dr. Richmond, for many years a resident physician at Bath, and father of the Rev. Legh Richmond, rector of Turvey, in Bedfordshire, and formerly of Trinity college, Cambridge. In the mouth of July last, died at Messina, in the 27th year of his age, Captain Roger Tomline, of the 35th regiment of foot, and Assistant Adjutant General to the British forces in the Mediterranean.-The death of this gentleman is a very affecting and lamentable instance of the instability of human life and human hope: he had just distinguished himself by his bravery and humanity on the nemorable plains of Maida, and signed the, returns of that proud day, when he sunk into an early grave. On that splendid day, so honourable to British prowess, he took an active part and escaped its perils; though a ball grazed his boot, a second took away a part of his sword, and a third wounded his horse. During the heat of action he rescued from death, and received the submission of General Campere, who, wounded and dismounted, was on the point of perishing under the overwhelming charge of the British bayonet. For this generous deed, that officer on delivering his sword to Captain Tomline,expressed his gratitude and admiration in the warmest terms. A malignant fever shortly after the battle, brought this young and excellent officer to the grave, and extinguished all the fair and glowing prospects before him, to the deep regret of his brave associates, and the inexpressible affliction of his relatives and friends. Thus set, almost as soon as dawned, bright and rising genius," who displayed talents in his profession of the first order-Affection will long bewail his untimely end, and fond recollection trace with his image, the virtues of his manly and benevolent mind, while friendship will bedew his urn, and sigh over happy days for ever fled. 66 a At Northbourne, Kent, the Rev. Edward Birkett, late vicar of Northbourne and Shoreden. Aged 58, the Rev. Henry Wilson, rector of Mulranken, near Wexford, in Ireland. He was a native of Cumberland. Soon after the rebels entered Wexford, he was made prisoner, and sent to goal, but being personally acquaint ed with Bagnel Harvey, their commander, by addressing a letter to him he was discharged. But Har vey having incurred the displeasure of the rebels by his lenity, the command was given to another, who sent Mr. Wilson again to prison, where he remained twelve days, when he was released by General Moore. In the 77th year of his age, the Rev. Francis Dodsworth, vicar of Dodington and of Minster in the Isle of Thanet, prebendary of York, and treasurer of the cathedral church of Sarum. The Rev. John Longe, rector of Spixworth, Norfolk, and formerly of Magdalen College, Cambridge; B. A. 1753, M. A. 1756. At Thoresby, Lincolnshire, the Rev. Thomas Birch, many years rector of that parish. The Rev. Dr. Holt, rector of North Repps, Norfolk. The Rev. William Webb, vicar of Ashborne and rector of Mapleton, in the county of Derby, and also of Sweltenham, in Cheshire. The Rev. W. Graves, rector of Lackford, Suffolk. At Ruthin, North Wales, John Lloyd, Esq. of Berth, in Denbighshire, and one of the judges on the Caermarthen circuit. At Falmouth, Jamaica, on the 1st of August, Sarah Parris, a black woman, aged one hundred and seven. On the 28th of August, at Kingston, Jamaica, Catherine Lopez, a negro woman, at the astonishing age of one hundred and thirtyfour. At Eltham, in Kent, Mrs. Anne Strounge, a widow lady, at the extraordinary age of 111 years. She retained most of her faculties till within a few weeks of her death. At Breccles near Watton, Norfolk, aged 107 years and 8 months, John Stubings. He retained his faculties almost to the last, and has left four sons and a daughter very far advanced in life. He ne ver occupied more than five acres of land, nor received any parochial relief. At Everthorpe, Yorkshire, aged 104, Mr. John Tempin, formerly a farmer, At South Shields, John More, aged 101 years, 90 of which he had spent in the sea service. At Liverpool, William Marchant, aged 107 years: he lived in four reigns, and well remembered one of his youthful companions enlisting in the service of queen Aune: his widow is in her 99th year, and they were the parents of 19 children, none of whom are living. At Hampton, in her 84th year, Mrs. Fisher, mother to the Lord Bishop of Exeter. Most sincerely respected and beloved by all who knew her, and particularly lamented by the poor and indigent to whom she was ever a kind benefactress, Mrs. Colbold, wife of the Rev. Thomas Colbold, minister of St. Mary Tower, Ipswich. It is not too much to say, that she was a woman of exemplary christian piety, and eminently distinguished by the affectionate tenderness with which she discharged the relative duties of wife and mother. In Hertford Street, Fitzroy Square, aged 72, the Rev. Robert Anthony Bromley, rector of St. Mildred's, in the Poultry, and lecturer of St. John's, Hackney. He was admitted B.D. from Trinity college, Cambridge, in 1784. The rectory of St. Mildred is in the gift of the King and the mercer's company alternately. Aged 71, the Rev. John Landor, rector of Colton, Staffordshire. Aged 63, the Rev. S. Webb, vicar of Lapley, Staffordshire. At Ripley, Yorkshire, the Rev, C. Sampson, rector of that place. At his apartments, St. John's college, Cambridge, greatly lamented by all who knew him, Mr. Henry Kirke White, a student in that society. He was a native of Nottingham; and the author of a small collection of poems, that will endear his memory to all the lovers of poetry. At Bristol, the Rev. Benjamin Spry, prebendary of Teynton Regis, in the cathedral church of Sarum, and vicar of Bedminster, in Somersetshire, with St. Mary Redcliffe, in Bristol annexed. He was of Merton college, Oxford; M. A. 1763. The Rev. John Mordaunt, rector of Wychen, Bucks, and second son of Sir John Mordaunt, Bart. The Rev. John Hayes, rector of East Hundred, Berks, and of Everdon, Northamptonshire. TO CORRESPONDENTS. We have received the "Enquiry concerning the two Immutable Things in which it was impossible for God to lie;" and another valuable paper from the same respectable correspondent, for which, as well as for his promised favours, we beg leave to return him our thanks. The answer to Dr. Geddes is out of season. We do not wish to be the means of bringing up forgotten apologies for error from the charnel-house, to which they have been long since consigned. The Extracts from Archbishop Laud's Devotions came too late for the present number. THE ORTHODOX CHURCHMAN'S MAGAZINE AND REVIEW, FOR NOVEMBER, 1806. The preservation of the Faith and Doctrine of the CHURCH, depends, under God, most chiefly in the support of the GOVERNMENT OF THE CHURCH, that is in supporting her as a SOCIETY. LESLIE'S Rehearsal. BIOGRAPHY. Memoirs of the Right Reverend SAMUEL HORSLEY, LL.D. F.R. and A.SS. late Lord Bishop of St. Asaph. H (Continued from page 243.) AVING mentioned the doctor's resignation of his place as secretary of the Royal Society, we are naturally led to narrate the particulars of his secession from that illustrious institution. When Sir Joseph Banks succeeded Sir John Pringle as president of the Royal Society, a more than commendable degree of partiality was said to have been manifested towards those members who were distinguished by the appellation of virtuosi. Their pursuits and discussions also engrossed more attention, and obtained more honourable marks of distinction, than the productions of more learned and scientific men. Improper measures were likewise taken to prevent the election of some respectable candidates, whose qualifica tions consisted principally in their profound acquaintance with mathematical learning. These circumstances gave great offence to many of the ablest and most active members, but it was not till a direct attack was made Vol. XI. Churchm. Mag. for Nov. 1806. Tt upon upon the scientific body in the person of one of its most eininent members, that the smothered resentment broke out into open hostility and rupture. The office of the Society's corresponding secretary, an employment of great honour, much trouble, and little profit, the annual salary being no more than 201. had been held, and the duties of it ably and punctually discharged for some years, by Dr. Charles Hutton, Professor of Mathematics in the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. On the 20th of Nov. 1783, the President summoned his council for the purpose of depriving Dr. Hutton of his office. This purpose was effected by a resolution of the council, which was said to be a method of letting down the doctor easy; namely, that it was expedient for the foreign secretary to reside constantly in London. In this resolution the council unanimously concurred; with the exception of Dr. Maskelyne, the astronomer royal, and Mr. Maty, one of the principal secretaries, who very properly desired that Dr. Hutton might be heard before he was dismissed. At a subsequent meeting, one of the members, in an elegant and pointed speech, proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Hutton, which was with some difficulty carried by a majority of five. No sooner was the meeting broken up, than the President summoned a council, at which the resolution of the former council, respecting Doctor Hutton was declared a wise one, and ought to be enforced. On the meeting of the society the next day, Dr. Horsley, moved, that Dr. Hutton's defence, which the council had treated, not only as nugatory, but as a full justification of the former council, should be read to the Society. The motion was introduced with a short speech, in which the proceedings of the council of the preceding day were treated with great freedom, and the injustice shewn to Dr. Hutton with high indignation, This motion was seconded by Dr. Maskelyne, and no reply being made, Dr. Hutton's defence was read. This defence having made a considerable impression, the President summoned a cabinet council of his friends to deliberate on what was best to be done. The result of their deliberations was, that some motion should be brought forward, which should quash all inquiry into the President's official conduct by a general vote of thanks or approbation. A card was accordingly sent to all the members of the Society, requesting their attendance on the |