of control established by the new India bill, and being at the same time treasurer of the navy, and absolute minister for Scotland, he enjoyed a mass of patronage which bas seldom fallen to the lot of one individual, and of which he made free use for the advantage of his friends and family. In 1791, he was promoted to the office of secretary of state for the home department, which, on the accession of the Duke of Portland, he exchanged for that of secretary of the war department. During this administration he was the peculiar friend and coadjutor of Mr. Pitt, and took a leading part in all his measures. When Mr. Addington came into power, he was created, in 1802, Viscount Melville, and on Mr. Pitt's return to office, he succeeded Lord St. Vincent as first lord of the Admiralty. In this situation he incurred that irregularity relative to the balances of money remaining in his hands, in violation of a bill of his own framing, which produced his celebrated impeachment. The house of lords acquitted him of all the charges, but he had been obliged to resign his office, and thenceforth his political consequence was at an end. Lord Melville was strictly a man of business, and it seems to have been the object of his life to employ his talents to the greatest personal advantage. In society he was easy, frank, and convivial, ready to do kind offices, and affectionate in the domestic relations of life. He was twice married, and left by his first wife a son and three daughters. His son, the present Viscount Melville, has succesfully followed the polivical carcer of his father. 27. In his 82d year, Robert Bisset, Esq. late commissary-general to the forces at home. 28. Sir James Hamlyn, Bart. of Clovelly, county of Devon, formerly M. P. for Caermarthenshire. At Edinburgh, in his 70th year, the Right Hon. Robert Blair, lord president of the Court of Session. He was son of the Rev. Robert Blair, author of "The Grave." June 1. At Caldecote-hall, Leicestershire, the lady of the Hon. Thomas Borves. 2. Lady Gordon, wife of the Rev. Sir Adam Gordon, Bart. 3. At Eylas, in consequence of wounds received at the battle of Albuera, Lieut-col. White. Henry Herbert, Earl of Caernarvon, in his 70th year. -At St. Petersburg, aged 71, Jonathan Rogers, M. D. late physician-general to the Russian fleet, and a knight of the order of St. Wolodimir. 4. The Countess De Bruhl. 9. The Right Hon Lady Jane Edwards, aged 78, relict of Gerard Edwards, Esq. and sister to the late Earl of Gainsborough. 11. Sir Roderick Mackenzie, Bart. of Seat well. 10. Charles Frederick, Grand Duke and Elector of Baden, aged 3. 12. Henry Skeffington, Earl of Massarene, aged 66. 16. William Mashiter, Esq. in his 68th year, long in the commission of the peace for Middlesex, Essex, and the liberty of the Tower. The Hon. Charles Bagenal Agar, of Llanhydrock-house, Cornwal, youngest son of James Viscount Clifden, aged 42. 22. Vis M 2 22. Viscountess Sidmouth. was daughter and co-heir of Leonård Hammond, Esq. of Cheam, Surrey. 20. The Right Hon. Sir John Anstruther, Bart. M. P. for Anstruther, Scotland, aged 58. In 1798 he was appointed chief justice of the court of judicature of Bengal, and created a baronet. She July 29. At Devonshire-house, aged 63, William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire, a knight of the garter, and lord-lieutenant 'and custos rotulorum of the county of Derby. His grace married, first, Lady Georgiana Spencer, sister of the present Earl Spencer, by whom he left a son and two daughters ; and second, Lady Elizabeth Foster, daughter of the Earl of Bristol. The Duke of Devonshire was of a retired character, and little known in public life but when he acted, it was on the patriotic principles of his house. In private he was gentle and benevolent, and though not possessed of talents to shine in society, was well informed, and conversant with polite literature. In his 82d year, Philip Rashleigh, Esq. F.R.S. and F.A.S. and member for Fowey, in seven successive parliaments. Before he quitted public life, he was father of the house of commons. 27. At Broughall, near Catterick, Yorkshire, Sir John Lawson, Bart, aged 67. 30. Sir Edward Dering, Bart. of Surrenden, Kent, in his 55th year. At Cagliari, aged 60, Victor Emanuel, King of Sardinia, seventeen years after his expulsion from his dominions on the continent. July 3. The Hon. Baron Dimsdale, banker. 4. At Renishaw, Derbyshire, Sir Sitwell Sitwell, Bart. aged 42. 7. P. Garforth, Esq. of Skipton, aged 79. 18. The Right Hon. General Fox, governor of Portsmouth, bro'ther of the late Charles J. Fox. Sir John Hatton, Bart. of Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire. Sir Thomas Pilkington, Bart. of Chevet, nearWakefield, aged 37. Aug. 1. The Hon. Catharine Gordon Byron, aged 46, mother of Lord Byron. 17. The Rev. Edward Pearson, D. D. master of Sidney College, Cambridge, and author of various works in divinity. 21. Anne, Countess of Dumfries and Stair, relict of the late Hon. Alexander Gordon, Lord Rockville, aged 73. 39, Lady Bickerton, relict of Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton. 33. In his 77th year, John Cricket, Esq. proctor, and marshal of the high court of admiralty. Sir John Lee, Bart. late of the Dublin post-office. At Paris, the Count de Bougainville, the celebrated navigator. He He had been made a count and a senator by Napoleon. author of the Agricultural Survey of the county of Somerset, and long distinguished as one of the most intelligent, liberal, and active promoters of improvements of 7. Sir Alexander Innes, Bart. every kind in the West of England. of Coxton, North Britain. Sept. 5. Lady Hudson, wife of Sir C. G Hudson, Bart. of Wanlip, Leicestershire. - At St. Vincent's, Alexander Anderson, M. D. superintendant of the botanical garden in that island. 8. At Berlin, Peter Simon Pallas, M.D. knight of the order of St. Wolodimir, counsellor of state to the Emperor of Russia, member of the academy of St. Petersburg, and of many other learned societies, known throughout Europe as an eminent naturalist and traveller. 9. At his seat at Nun Appleton, Yorkshire, in his 57th year, Sir William Mordaunt Milner, Bart. representative for the city of York in four successive parliaments, during which he maintained the character of an independent senator, and a friend to constitutional liberty. 14. In North America, Majorgeneral Green, a distinguished commander in the revolutionary 17. The Hon. Mrs. Cornwallis, wife of the bishop of Lichfield. The Rev. Matthew Raine, D. D. Master of the Charterhouse. 22. General William Lyman, American Consul. 26. At Ashwick-grove near "Bath, aged 62, J. Billingsley, Esq. 30. In her 87th year, Lady Mary Cooke, aunt of the Duke of Buccleugh, and daughter of John Duke of Argyle. In his 83d year, the Right Rev. Thomas Percy, D. D. Bishop of Dromore. This prelate, who possessed a place among the distinguished votaries of polite literature in his time, was born at Bridgenorth, and educated at Christchurch College, Oxford. He made his name known first by some translations from the Chinese and other languages; and in 1765 published his popular work, entitled Reliques of Antient English Poetry," 3 vols. 12mo. Oct. 2. Sir Hervey Smith, bart. aged 77. He was one of General Wolfe's aides-de-camp at Que bec. 4. At Dublin, aged 78, Mr. S. Whyte, an eminent schoolmaster, under whose improved method of tuition several distinguished characters of the present time received their education. 5. At Dresden, James Ogilvie, earl of Findlater and Seafield. 7. At Kingston, Jamaica, aged 48, Bartholomew Samuel Rowley, Admiral of the Blue, and commander-in-chief on the Jamaica station. He was second son of the late Admiral Sir Joshua Rowley. 8. At Gloucester, Charles Brandon Trye, Esq. senior surgeon of the county infirmary, and the author of several esteemed tracts on professional subjects. 10. At 10. At Malvern Wells, Lady Louisa Hartley, wife of William Hartley, esq. and sister of the late earl of Scarborough. -Near Liverpool, Sir George Dunbar, bart. of Mechrum, aged 61. 14. The Hon. Lewis Duff, brother of the late earl of Fite, aged 74. In his 84th year, Gen. William Picton, for 36 years colonel of the 12th regiment of foot. He served with distinction as captain of grenadiers in that regiment, in the war in Germany. 15. Sir N. Holland, bart. of Cranbury house near Winchester, formerly Mr. Dance, an eminent painter. 19. The Rev. Dr. Gavin Michell, minister of Manse, near Aberdeen, in his 81st year, and the 55th of his ministry. It is remarkable that, as moderator of the synod of Aberdeen, he signed its address to his Majesty on his accession, and on completing the 50 h year of his reign. 22. H. Revel Reynolds, M. D. aged 66, one of the physicians to his Majesty. 25. John Stewart, Esq. captain of the Seahorse frigate, aged 36. He gained great honour by the defeat of three Turkish frigates, one of which, larger than his own, he captured. 20. Thomas Hughan, Esq. M. P. for Dundalk. At Palermo, General Acton, the Neapolitan ex-minister. At Vienna, Sir John Stepney, bart. formerly British envoy to the court of Berlin. At Hanover, in his 74th year, Field Marshal Count Walmoden Gimbern, a natural son of George Dec. 7. The Right Hon. Maria Lady Hunting field. 9. The Right Hon. Marianna Devereux, Viscountess Hereford, relict of the late Viscount Hereford, and daughter of G. Devereux, Esq. of Tregoyd, Brecon. 11. Lady Durbin, wife of Sir J. Durbin. 12. In Portugal, Brigadier-gen. Francis John Colman, serjeant at arms of the House of Commons. 13. Lady Perring, wife of Sir J. Perring, bart. and alderman. 15. Sir Wadsworth Busk, knt. many years attorney-general of the Isle of Man. 16. Right Rev. Dr. Charles Moss, bishop of Oxford. 21. Sir Peter Parker, bart. admiral of the fleet, in his 96th year. 23. In her 86th year, Lady Harriot Reade, relict of Sir John Reade, bart. 24. Sir John Lowther Johnstone, bart. M. P. for Weymouth. 27. In his 86th year, General F. Craig, colonel of the 13th light dragoons, and governor of Sheerness. 28. In her 93d year, the Countess-dowager Stanhope, relict of the late, and mother of the present, earl Stanhope. 30. George Woodford Thelluson, Esq. M. P. for Barnstaple. |