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OBITUARY.-Thomas Bryan, Esq.-John Milward, Esq.

of that recently enlarged by the admission of Roman Catholics to the administration of justice), be entitled to the esteem of mankind; then, indeed, unfeigned regret for the too early removal of a character so estimable, cannot but be general.

Shortly after Mr. Ferrers had succeeded to his hereditary estates, he was induced (about the year 1809) to accept the command of a company in the Warwickshire militia. His promotion proved unusually rapid; for in little more than two years, we find him ranking as Major. During his long services in that regiment (which were continued till his death) he acquired the love and respect of the whole corps. With a high spirit, and invariable gentlemanly conduct, he knew how to preserve discipline in the field; while, on less formal occasions, in the daily routine of social intercourse with his brother officers, no one was more remarkable for unassuming manners, or an uniform display of courtesy and temperance.

Notwithstanding the troublesome uncertainty and inconveniences inseparable from a military life, Mr. Ferrers had the good fortune (on the eleventh of March, 1813) to contract a matrimonial alliance equally honourable and propitious, with the Lady Henrietta-Anne, second daughter of George second Marquis Townshend; with whom, to the latest period, he continued to enjoy uninterrupted connubial felicity; and by whom he has left a numerous offspring, of such tender age, as to be, as yet, but imperfectly aware of their privation.

In a man of the Major's sterling good sense, adventitious circumstances, the gifts of fortune, or a genealogy exhibiting a long line of illustrious ancestry, produced none other than the most salutary influence; for, while be traced, as emblazoned on the windows of his ancient hall, a direct descent from the heroes of the Norman Conquest, and intermarriages with not a few of the highest families of England; these accessaries served not to foster a sickly vanity, but rather, as it were, to kindle in his breast the laudable ambition of embodying in their representative, so far as might be, an unimpaired yet perfectly unostentatious pattern of the "vera nobilitas."

Whatever cause Mr. Ferrers espoused, was sure to engage his earnest attention; and never did he lend his aid to any which his couscience could not strictly approve. During the late general election, his active zeal might possibly have overstepped the bounds of prudence. In truth, it is much to be appre bended, that his able and success

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ful efforts to serve bis near relative, the noble candidate for the borough of Tamworth, might have accelerated the fatal termination of previous indisposition.

THOMAS BRYAN, ESQ.

W.W.

Sept. 29. In Cadogan Place, Chelsea, Thomas Bryan, Esq. one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, and Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Middlesex, and Treasurer of the Parochial Schools of Chelsea.

Kind, but not indiscriminate in his kindness; indulgent, but not indolently indifferent; liberal, but not lavish of his own donations, or of the contributions entrusted to his prudence and fidelity, this worthy man collected personally from subscribers the funds for the charity, superintended every minute expenditure, rebuilt the schools, increased the number of the children, and, at his unwelcome resignation, [See Faulkner's History of Chelsea, vol. 1. pp. 77, &c.] he left in the minds of all the contributors to those establishments the deepest sentiments of regret. A salaried collector of the moneys has since been appointed. Mr. B. possessed a handsome competency, which principally devolves to his widow, by whom he had no issue.

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A CHRISTIAN is "the noblest work of God.”
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JOHN MILWARD, Esq.

Sept. 27. In Artillery-place, Finsburysquare, aged 94, John Milward, Esq. for many years an active Magistrate for Middlesex.

This gentleman was in his lifetime a very liberal supporter of the charitable institutions of the metropolis; and his will, which has been proved in Doetors'-commons, contains a list of donations to sundry hospitals and charitable associations, that bas seldom been equalled, even in this land of splendid charity. The legacies are all in Three per cent. Consols, or Reduced, The governors of the London Hospital are named as the residuary legatees, and itis believed will receive a large surplus after the payment of the following, and other legacies to individuals:

The hospitals of Bridewell, Betblem, St. Luke's, and the London, each 3000l. -Samaritan Society, for the relief of Patients in the London Hospital, 20004 -City of London Lying-in Hospital, 50001.-St. Luke's Charity Schools,

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40002.--Indigent Blind, 40001.-Deaf and Dumb Asylum, 4000l-Opthalmic Infirmary, 3000l.-Society for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of Medical Men, 5000.-Royal Sea-bathing Infirmary, 3000l.-Royal Lying-in Charity, 30004.-Finsbury Charity School, 2000l. Marine Society, 5000l.-Refuge for the Destitute, 80002.-Society for the relief of Persons Imprisoned for Small Debts, 2000l.-Infirmary for Asthmas, Consumptions, &c., 2000l.-British Lyingin Hospital, 20004-Female Orphan Asylum, 1000.-London Female Penitentiary, 2000.-Society for the relief of Sick and Disabled Merchant Seamen, 1000-Philanthropic Asylum, 20007City of London Truss Society, 2000.London Dispensary, 2000l.- Orphan Working School, 3000l.-Clapham New Orphan School, 2000l.-Upper Clapton and Stamford-hill National Schools,3000, -Society for the relief of aged and infirm Dissenting Ministers, 20001.-Society for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of Dissenting Ministers, 2000l. Norton-Falgate Female Charity School, 10002.-Magdalen Asylum, 20007.

MR. BARRYMORE.

July 7. At Edinburgh, aged 71, Mr. Barrymore, formerly a very useful performer, chiefly in tragedy, at the theatres of Drury-lane and the Haymarket.

His real name was Blewit; and his father was a hair-dresser at Taunton. Young Blewit was placed in the counting-house of Mr. Ladbroke, in London; but, possessing a convivial turn, he at once fell into expensive habits, and imbibed a taste for theatrical pursuits. For these, bis genteel appearance, and somewhat pompous address-which he always retained, were considerably in his favour. His entrée on the stage was made in the west of England; but-no unusual case

so slight were his emoluments, that they scarcely afforded him the means of subsistence. At length he was seen at Brighton, by the late George Colman. There,contrasted with his brother actors, he appeared possessed of powers that might be useful in London, and he was accordingly engaged by him for the Haymarket Theatre, Mr. Colman, however, who had selected our hero for his vocal powers, soon repented his bargain; and Barrymore was dismissed with a pecuniary compensation in lieu of performance. Fortunately for the adventurer, Mr. Du Bellamy about that time retired from the London stage; and, in the hour of distress, the proprietor of Drury-Lane Theatre engaged Barrymore as his successor, or rather substitute,

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until a performer of higher merit could be found. He made his debut as Young Meadows, in Love in a Village; but his reception was not of the most flattering nature. For several years he remained upon an insignificant salary, appearing occasionally in tragedy, comedy, opera, or farce, until a favourable opening oc curred by the removal of Mr. Farren, who went to Covent-garden Theatre. Mr. Barrymore was immediately invested with most of his parts, which were not inconsiderable. By his spirited perform ance of Carlos, in Isabella, he first made a favourable impression on the public. Soon after this, Mr. Bannister, jun., alias "Jack Bannister," happening to be indisposed at a time when he should have personated Charles Oakley, in the Jealous Wife, Barrymore offered to read that part, at a very short notice. He accordingly commenced, with the book in his hand; but, putting it into his pocket in the second act, and proceeding with great spirit, he was rewarded with the most Blattering applause, and soon afterwards be obtained a consi→ derable increase of salary. The death of Mr. Brereton, and the desertion of old John Palmer-who went to ruin himself and others at the Royalty Theatre→→→ concurred still further to his advancement; and, at length he succeeded in establishing himself in public favour. For many seasons he was a leading actor at the Haymarket. One of his most effective parts was that of Osmond, in Monk Lewis's melo-dramatic play of The Castle Spectre.

Barrymore's figure and face were unexceptionable; his voice was clear and strong; but his action and deportment were constrained; and, in his conception of character, there was little of intellectual discrimination-in his performance little of the electric fire of genius. Mr. Barrymore had several years retired from the stage. His son is considered skilful in the arrangement of pantomime and spectacle; and has been engaged in the management of most of the theatres.

MR. ISAACS.

July 6. Aged 39, Mr. J. Isaacs, a respectable vocalist and performer of Covent Garden Theatre.

He was the son of a tradesman. At the age of thirteen he possessed a beautiful falsetto voice, and was remarked for the taste with which he sung various scraps of songs as he grew his voice broke, and by some little assiduity, he improved it very considerably. A friend of his having a benefit at the

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Royalty Theatre, pursuaded the subject of our memoir, to make his first entré on that occasion; when he acquitted himself with such eclat, that the managers engaged him for the remainder of the season. From that Theatre he was transplanted to the Sans Pareil, where he remained for three years, and became a deserved favourite. From thence he accompanied Mr. Eiliston to the Circus, where be attracted the attention of Mr. Arnold, under whose banners he enlisted in 1816. From the English Opera House, the step to Covent-Garden was not very far distant, and he was speedily engaged by the Conductors of that establishment for five years, at a liberal salary.

Mr. Isaacs was very successful as a bass singer, and always respectable as an actor. Latterly he was most unfortunate-bis health having been rapidly declining, he was attacked with an affection in the eyes, which deprived him entirely of sight, and consequently rendered him unfit to fulfil his engagements at the theatre. His brother actors, much to their credit, stepped forward in bis behalf, and a number of them (among the rest, Mr. Egerton, Mr. Rayner, and Mr. Abbot) formed themselves into a committee for the purpose of getting up a benefit for his relief. The proprietor of the Haymarket Theatre willingly gave the use of the house, on the 18th of January last. Mr. Wood, Mr. Keeley, and Madam Vestris, performed in the opera of Sublime and Beautiful; and Mr. Fawcet, Mr. Wrench, and Miss Foote, in A Roland for an Oliver; Mr. W. Farren, Mr. Harley, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Rayner, in short, the principal performers now at Covent Garden, or who have lately been connected with that theatre, lent their assistance gratuitously on the occasion. The Jews also showed great liberality, and came forward on behalf of one of their tribe in such crowds that the house was, shortly after the opening of the doors, crowded to excess. At a subsequent meeting of the committee, it was stated that the amount of the funds, after deducting expenses, was 3201, and that the committee had thought proper to allow Mr. Isaacs 34. per week. His death ensued from a fit which seized him when in bed, notwithstanding the prompt medical assistance of Mr. Snitch, who immediately bled him to a large extent. Mr. Snitch, together with Mr. Beaman, who also rendered his assistance, were of opinion that the fit originated from chronic disease, which had long been affecting the brain, and which was connected with the state of

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MR. SHERWIN.

At his father's residence in Durham, aged 31, Mr. Ralph Sherwin, an admirable mimic and comedian.

He was born in April, 1799, at Bishop Auckland, co. Durham, at which place he received the rudiments of his education, and from whence he was sent to the school at Witton. His friends had intended him for the medical profession, and he directed his attention to that study, partly in London, and partly in the University of Edinburgh, during a space of five years. Wearied, however, by its tediousness, or lured, in common with numbers, by the fascinations of a theatrical life, he forsook the study of Fyfe's Anatomy to improve his acquaintance with the Thane of Fyfe. Plays usurped the place of Vade-Mecums; and where the Pharmacopæia ought to have been found, was perceived Who Wants a Guinea, or The Road to Ruin.

He made his appearance on the York Stage in July, 1818, to the complete satisfaction of Mr. Mansell, the then Manager, with whom he remained (playing with success at Leeds, Hull, Sheffield, &c.) nearly two years. He quitted the York circuit for Birmingham, under Mr. Bunn's management, and continued there until the Theatre was burnt down, on which occasion he lost his wardrobe. He was then engaged by Mr. Brunton, for Brighton; but there the best rustic characters were in the possession of an admired performer, Mr. Mallinson. With that gentleman he divided some of the low comedy, and sustained also the principal old men with entire success. At the expiration of the season, he rejoined Mr. Bunn at Leicester, and on the erection of the new Theatre at Birmingham, re-appeared there with all bis former popularity. On February 14, 1823, he appeared on trial at the Theatre Royal Drury-Lane, in the part of Dandie Dinmont, in Guy Manuering, and was immediately engaged on liberal conditions for three seasons. His personation of Yorkshire characters obtained for him a respectable standing amongst "his Majesty's servants;" but his irregularities were such as to induce the manager to dispense with his service; but being of active mind and eccentric habits, he betook himself to coach-driving, and succeeded eminently amongst the "Knights of the Whip," until accident plunged many of his passengers into the

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kennel, and he then returned with promise of repentance to "fret and strut his hour upon the stage." Sherwin could sketch likenesses (particularly the various faces of his theatrical brethren) with astonishing quickness and fidelity

-could imitate all the actors of eminence with a closeness which gave the hearer instantaneous possession of the manner and tones of the imitated; and was, moreover, an excellent companion -but sacrificed from irregularity, a life which, if spared, would have shed a lustre upon the histrionic art.

THOMAS LETT, Esq.

Aug. 26. At St. Peter's, in the Isle of Thanet, Thomas Lett, Esq. of the Commercial Road, Lambeth, one of the most useful and active Magistrates for the County of Surrey.

This gentleman was largely concerned in trade as an eminent timber-merchant in Lambeth, as his father had been before him. A few years ago he embarked in a speculation of great consequence, by taking from the Duchy of Cornwall, a lease of a considerable tract of land on the Surrey side of Waterloo Bridge; which Mr. Lett's activity has since converted into thriving and well peopled streets. Mr. Lett's superior powers of mind raised him to the head of the paIrish in which he had resided all his life. Indeed, the parish of Lambeth will sustain a great loss in the death of this gentleman, as few parochial matters of importance have been undertaken for several years past, in which Mr. Lett's advice and assistance have not bad a beneficial influence. Mr. Lett had the happy art of exerting this powerful inAluence without exciting the jealousy of other parishioners. He was, indeed, most highly esteemed, as was evinced on the day of his funeral, when a very great attendance of brother magistrates and friends joined the mournful procession. At half-past twelve, on Sept. 4th, the procession left the house of the deceased, in the Commercial-road, in the following order :-Hearse and six horses, followed by five mourning coaches and four, with the relatives of the deceased, and twelve carriages and pair. At St. John's church, Waterloo-road, the cavalcade was met by the boys and girls of the charity schools, and a numerous assemblage of the friends of the deceased. In this manner the procession moved down the Waterloo-road, through Oakley-street, to St. Mary's, Lambeth, where the body was interred in the family vault.

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CLERGY DECEASED.

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The Rev. George Benison, formerly Curate of Heydon and Little Chishill, Essex. He was of Christ's coll. Camb. A. B. 1779.

liam Beresford, Prebendary of Laccagh in In his 50th year, the Hon. and Rev. Wil the Cathedral of Tuam; brother to Lord Decies, and brother-in-law to the Earl of Tankerville. He was born Nov. 20, 1780, the third and youngest son of the Most Rev. and Right Hon. William 1st Lord Decies, Archbishop of Tuam, by Elizabeth, dau. of John Fitzgibbon, Esq. and sister to John first Earl of Clare. He married July 19, 1804, Lady Anna Bennet, second dau. of Charles 4th and late Earl of Tankerville; and by her Ladyship, who survives him, had three daughters and two sons; 1. Emma, who died in 1826, aged 21; 2. CharlesWilliam, who died in 1821, aged 13; 3. Elizabeth, who died young; 4. Ålicia; and

5. William.

The Rev. Samuel Bird, of Christ's coll. Cambridge.

The Ven. John Henry Browne, Archdeacon of Ely, and Rector of Eakring and Cotgrave, Notts. He was formerly Fellow of St. John's college, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. 1803, as ninth Senior Optime, M.A. 1806. He was presented to both his livings by the late Earl Manvers; and was collated to the Archdeaconry of Ely by Bishop Sparke in 1816.

The Rev. Joseph Cape, Rector of Uldale, Cumberland, to which living he was instituted on his own petition, in 1786. His son, of his own names, is a Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge.

The Rev. William Churchward, Rector and patron of Goodleigh, Devonshire. He was of Caius coll. Camb. LL B. 1791 (a former William Churchward, of that college, was M. A. 1741); and was instituted to Goodleigh in the same year.

The Rev. John Squarey Clapp, Rector of Long Benton, Northumb. and of St. Giles's on the Heath, Cornwall. He was formerly Fellow of Balliol coll. Oxford, where he attained the degree of M. A. 1784; he was presented to the former church by that Society in 1792, and to the latter by J. C. Rashleigh, Esq.

The Rev. Roger Butler Clough, jun. Vicar of Corwen, Merionethshire. He was son of the Rev. Roger Clough, Canon of St. Asaph; was of St. John's coll. Camb. B.A. 1806; M. A. 1812, and was collated to Morwen in 1811 by Dr. Cleaver, then Bishop of St. Asaph.

The Rev. Thomas Cole, Chaplain to the Foundling Hospital, Cork.

The Rev. Charles Wicksted Ethelston, Fellow of Manchester collegiate church, Rector of Worthingbury, Flintshire, and Perpetual Curate of Cheetham, Lanc. He

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was of Trin. coll. Camb. B.A. 179); M. A. 1793; was instituted to Cheetham on his own presentation in 1794, and to Worthingbury in 1801.

The Rev. Thomas Evans, Perpetual Curate of Seavington St. Mary and of Chillington, co. Somerset, to both which churches he was presented in 1809 by the late Earl Poulett.

The Rev. Ponsonby Gouldsbury, Vicar of Tullamore, co. Meath.

The Rev. William Heath, Vicar of Ink berrow, Worc. to which he was presented in 1792 by the Earl of Abergavenny.

The Rev. P. Houghton, Second Master of the Free Grammar-school, Preston, Lauc.

The Rev. Hugh Hughes, Rector of Hardwick, co. Northampton, and Head Master of the Free Grammar-school at Nuneaton, in Warwickshire. He was instituted to Hardwick on his own petition in 1805.

The Rev. John Jones, Rector of Llangynhavel, Denb. to which he was collated in 1817, by Dr. Majendie, the late Bishop of Bangor.

The Rev. Thomas Jones, M. A. Rector of Great Appleby, Leic. He had been long the resident Curate when he was presented to the benefice, in 1793, by Joseph Wilkes, esq. of Measham.

At Watton, Norfolk, the Rev. James B. Kerr, late Curate of that parish, and second son of Wm. Kerr, esq. late of the Bahama Islands.

The Rev. Richard Lloyd, Rector of Llaneugrad, Anglesey, to which he was collated in 1801, by Dr. Bagot, then Bp. of Bangor.

The Rev. David Charles Parry, Vicar of Kemmerton, and Perpetual Curate of Askchurch, Glouc. He was presented to the latter in 1796, by John Parsons, esq.; and to the former in 1800, by the Mayor and Corporation of Gloucester.

At Clifton rectory, Westmoreland, the Rev. Henry Robinson, late of Skipton in Craven.

The Rev. John Smith, Vicar of Pellerton Hersey, Warw. to which he was presented in 1813. by the Rev. Francis Mills.

The Rev. John Templer, Vicar of Collumpton, and Rector of Teigngrace, Devon. He was of Trin. coll. Camb. B. A. 1774, M.A. 1778; was presented to Teigngrace in 1783 by G. Templer, Esq.; and to Collump

ten in 1819.

The Rev. Dr. Truell, Vicar of Clonmanser, co. Wicklow.

The Rev. John Kedington Whish, Prebendary of Salisbury, and Perpetual Curate of Christ Church, Gloucester. He was of Eman. coll. Camb. B. A. 1812; as fifth Sen. Optime, M.A. 1815; held for some time the Vicarage of Corsham, Wilts, which is in the patronage of the Methuen family; was presented to his church in Birmingham by the trustees in 1829, and about the same time was collated to the prebend of Bed

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minster and Radcliffe, in the Cathedral of Salisbury, which was resigned in his favour by his the Rev. Martin Whish, M.A. Vicar of St. Mary Radcliffe, Bristol. The Rev. Thomas Wilson, Vicar of Linstead, Kent, to which he was presented in 1800, by the then Archdeacon of Canterbury.

The Rev. John Wingfield, Vicar of Monsford, Salop, to which he had been recently presented by Earl Powis; and of St. Issey, in Cornwall.

April 10. At Ceylon, aged 38, the Hon. and Rev. Edward Finch, the senior Colonial Chaplain, Rector of Bedworth, and Vicar of Meriden, Warw. He was born February 25, 1792, the fourth son of Heneage the fourth and late Earl of Aylesford, by Lady Louisa Thynne, eldest dau. of Thomas first Marquis of Bath; and was presented to both his livings by his brother the present Earl, in

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June 17. At Islington, aged 65, the Rev. Joseph Patten Rose, Rector of Althornecum-Cricksea, Essex, and Minister of the Chapel of Ease, Lower Holloway. To the latter he was presented by Dr. Strahan the late Vicar of Islington, in 18.., and to the former in 1825 by the family of Robinson.

June 27. At Ecton, Northamptonshire, the Rev. Thomas Whalley, patron and Rector of that parish, and the fifth of the family that had held the living. He was of Brazennose coll. Oxf. M.A. 1799; and was instituted to Ecton in 1803, on the death of the Rev. Palmer Whalley (see our vol. LXXIII, p. 481); to whom the benefice was resigned by the Rev. Peter Whalley, the Editor of Bridges's History of Northamptonshire, in 1763.

June 29. At Higham Ferrers, after an illness of a few minutes, the Rev. George Warcup Malim, Vicar of that parish, and Rector of Irthlingborough; for many years an active Magistrate for Northamptonshire. He was son of the Rev. George Pasley Malim, also incumbent of both those parishes, and Rector of Harpole. He was of Queen's coll. Camb. B.A. 1782, M.A. 1792; and was presented to his livings by Earl FitzWilliam in 1802, on the decease of his father. Mr. Malim has left a widow, and a family of four sons and two daughters.

July 11. At Frettenham, Norfolk, aged 64, the Rev. Joseph Church, Rector of Fret tenham, and Vicar of Felmingham. He was formerly Fellow of Caius coll. Camb, where he graduated B. A. 1788, as 13th Senior, Optime, M.A. 1791; was presented to Frettenham in 1807 by the late Lord Suffield, and to Felmingham in 1819 by the Bishop of Norwich.

July 13. At Great Staughton, Hunts, aged 52, the Rev. Thomas Clare, Vicar of that parish.. We believe this gentleman to have been the son of the Rev. T. Clare, D.D. of Rugby, and brother-in-law to the late Michael Marlow, D.D. President of St.

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