ments. In a wide range of comedy and tragedy, he exhibited a degree of skill, versatility, and genius, such as few of his contemporaries could reach.

Aug. 4. - Near Kilkenny, Ireland, in his 42d year, John Banim, Esq., a popular Irish novelist. He began his literary career when very young, and was quite successful, though he was much distressed by pecuniary difficulties. In the latter part of his life, he enjoyed a pension of £150 a year from the government. Among the most successful of his novels were "The O'Hara Tales," "The Boyne Water," and "The Smuggler." Aug. 20. — At Walton-upon-Thames, England, William Maginn, L.L.D., in his 49th year. He was a native of the city of Cork, and at a very early age graduated at the University of Dublin with distinguished honor. He was one of the earliest correspondents of the Literary Gazette, and in 1818-20 was a constant contributor, under the soubriquet of “ O'Doherty," to Blackwood's Magazine. Coming to London in 1823, he continued his literary pursuits with great vigor and activity. He published a romance called "Whitehall," and became connected with the "Standard" newspaper, which his skill as a political controversialist, fighting on the Tory or Conservative side, raised in reputation and efficacy as the organ of a great party in the state. In the latter part of his life, he was connected with Fraser's Magazine, and his contributions to this journal alone are enough to establish his fame as an able critic and accomplished scholar. He was a good linguist, endowed with a rich fancy, and full of riotous, extravagant humor. In private life, he was social, warm-hearted, and thoughtless, and his convivial habits injured his fortunes. He died poor, leaving a small family dependent on his friends.

Sept. 21. At Hampstead, England, aged 77, James Ivory, F. R. S., a member of the Institute of France. He was a mathematician of the highest rank, the result of his inquiries being given to the world in numerous elaborate memoirs, most of which were published in the Philosophical Transactions.

Sept. 25. At Knightsbridge, England, the Hon. Richard Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley, aged 82. He was born in Dublin, June 20, 1760, being the eldest son of the Earl of Mornington. He was educated at Eton College and the University of Oxford, and gained many honors from his classical attainments, for which he was distinguished through life. His younger brothers, the Duke of Wellington among the number, attained some distinction in this way, but the eldest member of the family far surpassed them. He entered public life at an early period, becoming a member of the House of Commons in 1784, and a Lord of the Treasury in 1786. He took an active part in the debates of the stormy period which followed, and showed great hostility to the principles of the French revolution. In July, 1797, he was appointed to succeed Lord Cornwallis as Governor-General of India, when he was created a peer of England. His administration of Indian affairs was very prosperous, the British power in that country being built up mainly under his rule, and by the splendid

military achievements of his brother, the future Duke of Wellington. In 1805, he was recalled at his own request, and, in 1809, he was appointed ambassador to Spain, and landed at Cadiz on the day when the battle of Talavera was fought. By his diplomacy, he rendered important aid to the arms of his brother. After his return to England, he joined the Ministry under Mr. Percival, becoming Secretary of Foreign Affairs, which office he held from 1809 to 1812, when he withdrew, because he differed from his colleagues on the Catholic question. He came into power again in 1822, as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, which office he retained till 1820, and held it again for about a year in 1834, under Earl Grey's administration. In 1835, he retired from public life. He had published several political pamphlets, and a few years since, he printed a volume of Latin poems, written with singular taste and elegance. His great mental powers remained unimpaired till the close of his long life.

Oct. 29. — In London, England, Allan Cunningham, Esq., aged 56. Born of humble parentage, he was taken from school when eleven years old, and apprenticed to a stone mason. His earliest appearance in print was as a contributor to Cromek's "Remains of Nithsdale and Galloway Song." Most of the fragments which there bear his name were fabricated by him, and some of the ballads are exquisitely tender and beautiful. In 1810, he came to London to seek his fortune, and tried most of the means of which a literary man can avail himself. He wrote for the newspapers, and published two novels, " Paul Jones," and "Sir Michael Scott;" a drama, "Sir Marmaduke Maxwell," and a volume entitled "the Songs of Scotland." Finally, he obtained a situation in the studio of Sir Francis Chantrey, as his book-keeper and amanuensis, where he remained till his death. It is believed, that Chantrey was much indebted to him for the marks of imagination and fancy which appear in the works of the great sculptor. Cunningham wrote frequently for the press, after he obtained this situation. His "British Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," in five volumes, included in the "Family Library," deservedly became a popular work. He put the finishing touch to his " Memoirs of Sir David Wilkie" but two days before his own decease.

Oct. 31.- In London, England, Solomon Herschell, D. D., aged 82, Chief Rabbi of the German and Polish Jews in England. He was a Rabbi of the Great Synagogue for 41 years. He was a majestic figure, with the look of one of the " Old Fathers," and his long white beard and tall dignified person rendered him an object of considerable mark in the streets of London. His obsequies were performed with great solemnity.

Nov. 6. — At Tottenham, England, William Hone, aged 63, the wellknown author of the "Every Day Book," and other works. He was much distinguished at one time as a writer of political satires, and was prosecuted for a libel on government. He defended himself at the trial, exhibiting extraordinary power of language and argument, and was acquitted. He died quite poor, leaving a dependent family.

Dec. 7. At Pisa, in Italy, Thomas Hamilton, Esq., the author of "Cyril Thornton," "" Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns," and "Men and Manners in America," and a noted contributor to Blackwood's Magazine.

Dec. 10.- Near Shrewsbury, England, the Right Hon. Rowland Hill, Viscount Hill, aged 70, the well known coadjutor of the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular campaigns, and from 1828 to 1842, Commander-inchief of the British army. The following victories are enumerated on his monumental column, near Shrewsbury, at all of which he was high in command, and contributed materially to the success of the British arms: Roleia, Vimiera, Corunna, Douro, Talavera, Busaco, Arrayo del Molino, Almarez, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Hillette, Orthez, Aire, Tarbes, Toulouse, and Waterloo.

Dec. 27.. At Studley Priory, England, in his 85th year, Sir Alexander Croke, D. C. L., formerly Judge of the Vice-Admiralty Court at Halifax, N. S. He was quite a voluminous writer on subjects of law, politics, and general literature.

Dec. 27. In Chester, England, aged 73, Rev. Francis Wrangham, F. S. A., late Archdeacon of the East Riding of York, much distinguished as a poet, antiquarian, and general scholar.

1843.

Jan. 25. Assassinated in the street, in London, in his 51st year, Edward Drummond, Esq., Private Secretary to Sir Robert Peel. "As Private Secretary to the Earl of Ripon, when Chancellor of the Exchequer, he displayed those qualifications which recommended him successively to the notice of Mr. Canning, the Duke of Wellington, and Sir R. Peel. Under these statesmen, it was his lot to discharge, for nearly twenty years, duties which are only inferior to those of a Cabinet minister, because they are less conspicuous."

Feb. 19.- At Boulogne sur Mer, France, Michael J. Quin, Esq., aged 47. He was well known to general readers as the author of "A Visit to Spain," ," "A Steam Voyage down the Danube," and to a more limited circle as an extensive contributor to periodical publications. He edited the Monthly Review for seven years, 1825-32, and was the first editor of the Dublin Review, which began in 1836.

March 21. At Keswick, England, Robert Southey, L. L. D., aged 68. He was born at Bristol, Aug. 12, 1774. He entered at Baliol College, Oxford, in 1792; but from his tendency to Socinian opinions, he was induced to leave the university, in 1794. In the same year, he published his first volume of poems, in conjunction with his friend Lovell, and also took part in the famous Pantisocracy scheme, a Utopian plan, which was soon abandoned. In 1795, he married Miss Fricker, of Bristol, the sister

of Mrs. Coleridge. In the same year, his "Joan of Arc" was published. He finally established his residence at Keswick, in the lake country, early in the present century. In 1813, he was appointed poet laureate, received his doctor's degree from Oxford in 1821, and in 1839, contracted a second marriage with Miss Caroline Bowles. It is well known, that at different times he was offered a baronetcy and a seat in Parliament, both of which he declined. His most successful poems were "Thalaba," "The Curse of Kehama," and "Roderick, the Last of the Goths." Among his most important prose works, are the " Letters of Espriella," the "Colloquies with Sir Thomas More," the "Book of the Church," the "History of the Brazils,” the "Life of Nelson,” the "Life of Wesley," and that singular book, "The Doctor." Excess of mental labor at last overcame him, and for the last three years of his life, he was in a state of mental darkness. As a poet, his exuberance of imagination was never equalled and his mastery of versification never surpassed; as a prose writer, at once elegant and forcible, his name will endure as long as the language in which he wrote. His property, amounting to about £12,000, is bequeathed to his children. April 21.- In London, England, His Royal Highness, Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, aged 70. He was the ninth child and fifth son of George the Third, and was born Jan. 27, 1773. The Duke was twice married, although neither of the marriages received the sanction of the Royal Marriage Act; first, to Lady Augusta de Ameland Murray, at Rome, in April, 1793, and in London, Dec. 5, 1793, which marriage was declared null by the Prerogative Court in August following. The issue of this marriage are, Sir Augustus de Este, born January 13, 1794, and Ellen Augusta Mademoiselle d'Este, born Aug. 11, 1801. Lady Augusta Murray survived her separation from her illustrious husband until March, 1830. The Duke's second wife, Lady Cecilia Gore, daughter of the second Earl of Arran, survives His Royal Highness. She was created Duchess of Inverness, March the 30th, 1840. The Duke of Sussex was through life the constant encourager, (as far as his means allowed,) of learning and science, and the patron of all deserving aspirants in the various walks of art, as well as the benevolent supporter of most of the various charities which adorn and distinguish the British metropolis.

May 18.- At Kingston, Canada, aged 61, Sir Charles Bagot, late Governor-General of the British North American provinces. He was born Sept. 23d, 1781, being the second son of William, first Lord Bagot. In 1807, he acted as under secretary of state for foreign affairs with Mr. Canning. He was appointed Minister to the Court of France, in 1814. In 1820, he was made ambassador to St. Petersburgh, and in 1824, ambassador to the Hague. On the dissolution of the Melbourne administration, he was appointed Governor-General of Canada, that office being made vacant by the death of Lord Sydenham.

June 12.- In Camden town, England, aged 42, Rev. Samuel Kidd, Professor of Oriental and Chinese literature in University College, London.

In 1841, he published a learned and ingenious work, called " Illustrations of the Symbols, &c., of China." His extraordinary powers for the acquisition of language, and tenacious memory for general literature, were displayed at a very early age.

June 27. — In London, in his 65th year, Mr. John Murray, the distinguished publisher. In private life, Mr. Murray was beloved by all who knew him; and in kindness of heart, warmth of hospitality, and sincerity of friendship, has left few equals. As a publisher, his name is associated with those of all the most eminent men, who have adorned the literature of the present century; many of them are still alive to lament his loss, and many have gone before him, leaving reputations which, living, he did all that enlightened enterprise and the noblest liberality could do to foster, and for which his reward will be a fame as lasting, if not so splendid, as their own. In after ages, the name of Byron preeminently, and of Scott, Southey, Moore, and a host of others almost as illustrious, will not fail to excite the remembrance of the publisher, who first gave their productions to the world, who lived with them on terms of intimacy and friendship, and who rewarded their genius more substantially than bookseller ever rewarded genius before.

AMERICAN OBITUARY.

1842.

Sept. 24. At King William Co., Va., in the 74th year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth Aylett, widow of the late Philip Aylett, of Montville, and daughter of the celebrated orator, Patrick Henry.

Oct. 12. In Cincinnati, Ohio, Rev. Bartlett Bennett, aged 99 years. The deceased was born in the county of Albemarle, in the State of Virginia, in the year 1743. He became a Baptist preacher in his 25th year, and was one of the early pioneers in the State of Kentucky.

Oct. 9. In Mansfield, Ms., Benjamin Billings, M. D., aged 82. He was a surgeon in the revolutionary army, and had practised medicine in Mansfield for more than fifty years.

Sept. 12.— In New Brunswick, N. J., Rev. Robert Birch, aged 34, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, distinguished for his talents and acquirements, and for his powers as a preacher.

Dec. At Ithica, Tompkins Co., N. Y., Francis A. Bloodgood, Esq., aged 67. He studied law with John V. Henry, Esq., of Albany, and emi