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Society of Lincoln's Inn, July 3, 1813. He practised as an equity draftsman, and was one of the Commissioners of Inquiry into the Law of Real Property.

In 1837 he was returned to Parliament for Leicester, in conjunction with Mr. Easthope, who defeated the former Conservative members, Mr. Goulburn and Mr. Gladstone, by 1916 votes to 1454; and, although he did not take any conspicuous part in public e, he was always a consistent and steady adherent of the liberal party. In March 1839 he vacated his seat by accepting a mastership in Chancery, the duties of which he discharged in a way to do equal credit to his own high professional character and to the discrimination of the minister who selected him for the office.

MISS HERSCHEL.

Jan. 9. At Hanover, in her ninetyeighth year, Miss Caroline Lucretia Herschel, sister to the late Sir William Herschel, and aunt to Sir John William Herschel, Bart.

She was the fourth daughter of Isaac Herschel and Anna Ilse Moritzen, his wife, and sister to the celebrated astronomer of that name, as well as the constant companion and sole assistant of his astronomical labours, to the success of which her indefatigable zeal, diligence, and singular accuracy of calculation not a little contributed. She was born in Hanover on the 16th of March 1750; where she resided under the parental roof till her twenty second year-when she joined her brother, then actively engaged in the musical profession in Bath, in England, a country which was destined to be her home for half a century. There, from the first commencement of his astronomical pursuits, her attendance on both his daily labours and nightly watches was put in requisition; and was found so useful that on his removal to Datchet, and subsequently to Slough, he being then occupied with his reviews of the heavens and other researches-she performed the whole of the arduous and important duties of his astronomical assistant,-not only reading the clocks and noting down all the observations from dictation as an amanuensis, but subsequently executing the whole of the extensive and laborious numerical calculations necessary to render them available to Science, as well as a multitude of others relative to the various objects of theoretical and experimental inquiry in which during his long and active career he at any time engaged. For the performance of these duties his Majesty King George the Third was graciously pleased to place her in the

receipt of a salary sufficient for her singularly moderate wants and retired habits.

Arduous, however, as these occupations must appear,-especially when it is considered that her brother's observations were always carried on (circumstances permitting) till day-break, without regard to season, and indeed chiefly in the winter,

they proved insufficient to exhaust her activity. In their intervals she found time both for actual astronomical observations of her own and for the execution of more than one work of great extent and utility.

The observations here alluded to were made with a small Newtonian sweeper constructed for her by her brother; with which, whenever his occasional absence or any interruption to the regular course of his observations permitted, she searched the heavens for comets,-and that so effectively as on no less than eight several occasions to be rewarded by their discovery (viz. on Aug. 1, 1786; Dec. 21, 1788; Jan. 9, 1790; April 17, 1790; Dec. 15, 1791; Oct. 7, 1793; Nov. 7, 1795; and Aug. 6, 1797). On five of these occasions (recorded in the pages of the "Philosophical Transactions" of London) her claim to the first discovery is admitted. These sweeps moreover proved productive of the detection of several remarkable nebulæ and clusters of stars previously unobserved: among which may be specially mentioned the superb Nebula, No. 1, Class V. of Sir William Herschel's catalogues-an object bearing much resemblance to the celebrated nebula in An iromeda discovered by Simon Inarius-as also the Nebula V. No. 18; the 12th and 27th clusters of Class VII.; and the 45th, 65th, 72nd, 77th, and 78th, of Class VIII. of those catalogues.

The astronomical works which she found leisure to complete were: 1st. "A Catalogue of 561 Stars observed by Flamsteed," but which, having escaped the notice of those who framed the "British Catalogue" from that astronomer's observations, are not therein inserted: 2nd. "A General Index of Reference to every Observation of every Star inserted in the British Catalogue." These works were published together in one volume by the Royal Society; and to their utility in subsequent researches Mr. Baily, in his "Life of Flamsteed," pp. 388, 390, bears ample testimony. She further completed the reduction and arrangement as a "Zone Catalogue" of all the nebulæ and clusters of stars observed by her brother in his sweeps a work for which she was honoured with the Gold Medal of the Astronomical Society of London, in 1828, -which Society also conferred on her the

unusual distinction of electing her an honorary member.

Ön her brother's death, in 1822, she returned to Hanover; which she never again quitted,-passing the last twentysix years of her life in repose, enjoying the society and cherished by the regard of her remaining relatives and friends, gratified by the occasional visits of eminent astronomers, and honoured with many marks of favour and distinction on the part of the King of Hanover, the Crown Prince, and his amiable and illustrious consort.

To within a very short period of her death her health continued uninterrupted, her faculties perfect, and her memory (especially of the scenes and circumstances of former days) remarkably clear and distinct. Her end was tranquil and free from suffering-a simple cessation of life.-Athenæum.

PATRICK MURPHY, ESQ. Dec. 1. In London, Patrick Murphy, esq. "the Weather Prophet."

This gentleman's name filled the mouths of the whole English population ten years ago as the author of "A Weather Almanac on Scientific Principles, showing the state of the weather for every day of the

year 1838. By P. Murphy, Esq. M.N.S. &c. [which initials, on inquiry, he acknowledged to imply Member of no Society!] author of the New Theory of Meteorology and Physics on the principle of Solar and Planetary Reflection, and of different works on these subjects."

His lucky predictions in this publica. tion, in respect to one or two remarkable changes of weather, raised his celebrity to a great height as a Weather Prophet, and the shop of his publisher Mr. Whittaker suffered a siege which almost ended in its destruction. The Almanac has been since occasionally published, but its sale very much fell off after the "nine days' wonder" was passed, and latterly it had been very limited. Mr. Murphy, however, persevered in his pursuits, and he had just completed arrangements for the issue of an edition of his Almanac for 1848, and was with his publisher, Mr. Effingham Wilson, in perfect health, only a few hours prior to his death.

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The Anatomy of the Seasons, and Weather Guide-Book. 1834. 8vo.

Meteorology considered in its connexion with Astronomy, Climate, and the geographical distribution of Animals and Plants, equally as with the Seasons and Changes of the Weather. 1836. 8vo.

Observations on the laws and cosmical dispositions of Nature in the Solar System. With two papers on Meteorology and Climate. 1843. 12mo. The "two papers were written for the Society of Scienziati Italiani meeting at Padua, of which Mr. Murphy was elected a member.

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THOMAS BARKER, ESQ.

Dec. 11. At Bath, in his 79th year, Thomas Barker, esq. painter.

Mr. Barker was born in 1769, at a village near Pontypool, in Monmouthshire. His father (the son of a barrister) having run through considerable property, commenced artist, but never, we believe, attempted more than the portraits of horses, &c., especially those of his own stud. Young Barker showed an early genius for drawing figures and designing landscapes: and on the removal of his family to Bath, an opportunity was presented for calling his talents into action, Mr. Spackman, an opulent coach-builder of that city, perceiving in the lad undoubted evidence of great ability, took him under his protection, liberally provided for him, and gave him every means to follow up the bent of his inclination. During the first four years of Mr. Barker's residence with his patron, he employed himself in copying the works of the old Dutch and Flemish masters, Vanderneer, Rembrandt, Ruysdael, &c., which he imitated so closely that his copies could only be distinguished from the originals by the best judges. At the age of twentyone he was sent to Rome by Mr. Spacks man, who allowed the young artist a carriage, and ample funds to maintain his position there as a gentleman. While in the Imperial City he painted but little, contenting himself with storing his mind with such knowledge as might be applied usefully hereafter, and becoming the intimate associate of all the eminent artists and literati at that time in Rome. It may be here mentioned that Mr. Barker never took a lesson in drawing or painting; his own genius and the examples furnished him by Mr. Spackman being his only instructors.

While Mr. Barker's talents were in full vigour, no artist of his time had a greater hold on popular favour; his pictures of 'The Woodman," "Old Tom," (painted before he was seventeen years of age,) his

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"Gipsy" groups and rustic figures, have been copied upon almost every available material which would admit of decoration; Staffordshire pottery, Worcester china, Manchester cottons, and Glasgow linens; the manufactures of Birmingham and Pontypool, of Sheffield, York, Wolverhampton and Clerkenwell, were deeply indebted to his pencil for the ornamental designs on their respective manufactures. Yet for this service rendered by the artist to the artisan he never claimed a fraction for copyright, but rejoiced in the reflection that his labours and his talent afforded profitable employment to others, and were the means of enriching more than him. self.

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Mr. Barker was an occasional exhibitor at the British Institution for nearly half a century, during which period he sent nearly one hundred pictures; even so late as last year, and when he had far exceeded his threescore years and ten," he exhibited two pictures which bore good evidence his mind was yet green and vigorous, and his hand had not "lost its cunning.' During the extended period of his artistic career, his numerous productions embraced almost the entire range of pictorial subjects; they have the marks of true genius stamped upon them; deep study, Original thought, much practical knowledge, and free execution. No picture of the English school is more universally known and appreciated than 44 The Woodman," of which it appears two were painted, both of them from nature, and of life size: the first was sold to Mr. Macklin for 500 guineas; the second, which realised the same sum, is now the property of Lord W. Powlett. But perhaps the noblest effort of Mr. Barker's pencil is the magnificent fresco, 30 feet in length and 12 feet in height, painted on the wall of his residence, Sion Hill, Bath; the subject of which is, "The Inroad of the Turks upon Scio, in April, 1822."

The sketches of Mr. Barker afford a better insight into his knowledge of art than even his paintings: they have been described by a competent judge as "bringing to mind the very best and most highly-valued treasures of the old Italian masters," truthful in conception, bold and firm in outline, and correct in drawing.

In forming an estimate of Mr. Barker's works, we must bear in mind that he was ambitious to realise only his own conceptions, without any attempt to follow the style of any master or artist, ancient or modern. This abstinence from competition has been both beneficial and injurious to him, for, while it has stamped his works with the characteristic originality of his own mind, it has tended to make

them and their author less known than they otherwise would undoubtedly have been. His pictures always tell their own tale; simply, yet distinctively; they make their own impressions, not perhaps when first looked upon, but by being closely investigated, and tried by a knowledge of the true principles of art; and these impressions are ever favourable and enduring.

Mr. Barker amassed, at one time, considerable property by the sale of his productions; one gentleman alone having paid him at different times as much as 7,0007. He expended a large sum in erecting a mansion for his residence, enriching it with costly ornaments, and filling it with sculptures and other choice productions of art; but his own personal wants were most moderate, and his liberality to the indigent was great. Amiable in all the relations of life, possessing a mind stored with varied and extensive information, his company was eagerly sought for and his friendship highly appreciated in the best society.

The largest collection of Mr. Barker's works is in the possession of J. H. S. Piggott, esq. of Brockley Hall, near Bath, the gentleman referred to above: Sir W. R. S. Cockburn has also many of his pictures, and various other mansions in the neighbourhood of his residence are adorned with specimens of his pencil. (Art Union).

CLERGY DECEASED.

Dec. 13. At St. Katharine's, Regent's Park, aged 93, the Rev. George Frederick Louisa Nicolay, one of the Brethren of that collegiate church, and Rector of St. Michael Royal in the city of London. He was a Student of Christ church, Oxford, M.A. 1787; was instituted in 1790 to the rectory of St. Michael Royal, and in 1801 to the vicarage of Little Marlow, Bucks; and appointed a Brother of St. Katharine's Hospital near the Tower of London, Jan. 1, 1802. He was also Chaplain to H.R.H. the Duke of York.

At Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, aged 30, the Rev. Edward Robert Twiss, M.A. of Bushey, Herts. late one of the Curates of St. George's Hanover Square. He was son of Dr. Twiss, of Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, and brother to Travers Twiss, esq. D.C.L. late Professor of Political Economy in the University of Oxford.

Dec. 15. At Askham Bryan, near York, the Rev. Henry King.

At East Grinstead, aged 47, the Rev. Christopher Nevill, Vicar of that parish. He was of St. John's college, Cambridge, B.A. 1823. He was formerly Chaplain to his return to England, presented him with the English residents at Lisbon; who, on

a purse of 2001. Being afterwards Curate of East Grinstead, on the death of the incumbent in 1835 the inhabitants addressed a memorial recommending him to the patron, the Countess of Plymouth, who in consequence presented him to the benefice.

Dec. 16. At his residence, Muswell Hill, Middlesex, aged 63, the Rev. Richard Haygarth, Incumbent of Stapleford, Notts, to which he was presented in 1815 by Lord Chancellor Eldon.

Dec. 17. At St. Stephen's, Canterbury, aged 85, the Rev. Henry Plumptre, LL.B. Rector of the South Mediety of Claypole, Lincolnshire. He was of Queen's college, Cambridge, LL.B. 1796; and was presented to South Claypole in 1793 by J. P. Plumptre, esq.

Dec. 22. At Kilmacow, co. Kilkenny, aged 71, the Hon. and Rev. George Theobald Bourke, only surviving brother of the Earl of Mayo and the late Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. He was born April 15, 1776, the fourth and youngest son of the Most Rev. and Right Hon. Joseph-Deane the third Earl, Lord Archbishop of Tuam, by Elizabeth only daughter of Sir Richard Meade, Bart. and sister to John first Earl of Clanwilliam. He married in 1808 Angusta-Georgiana, second daughter of Thomas Webster, esq. of Lisnanrush, and has left issue three sons and one daughter. The Rev. John Bourke, his second son, is Vicar of Kilmeadon, co. Waterford.

Dec. 23. At Sidmouth, aged 88, the Rev. William Salter, Rector of Northleigh and Cadeleigh, Devonshire, to the former of which he was instituted in 1797, and to the latter in 1800.

Dec. 24. Aged 61, the Rev. John Clarke, Rector of Clayhidon, and Perpetual Curate of Dunkeswell, and a magistrate for the counties of Devon and Somerset. He was instituted to both those churches in 1814, the former being in his own patronage. His friends were preparing a testimonial of their esteem for his services as a magistrate, when his fatal illness intervened. It consisted of plate of the value of 2301. and bearing the following inscription:-"Given to the Rev. John Clarke, by 244 of his friends and neighbours, to testify the sense they entertain of the manner in which he has discharged his public and private duties.Dec. 29th, 1847."

At Bath, the Rev. John Primatt Maud, Curate of Swainswick, Somerset. He was of Caius college, Cambridge, B.A. 1815, M.A. 1819.

Dec. 29. Aged 81, the Rev. John Davies, Rector of Glooston and Staunton Wyville, Leicestershire. He was of Trinity college, Cambridge, B.A. 1789, as

12th Wrangler, M.A. 1792. He was presented to the former church in 1802 by the Earl of Cardigan, and to the latter in 1820 by the same patron.

At Leamington, the Rev. William Doncaster, Vicar of Normanton on Trent, Notts, and Rector of Winterbourne Bassett, Wilts. He was of Magdalene college, Oxford, M.A. 1800, B.D. 1807. He was instituted to the former church, which was in his own patronage, in 1804, and presented to the latter in 1818 by his college.

At Weston Zoyland, Somersetshire, aged 69, the Rev. William Marshall.

The Rev. Joseph Townson, Curate of Grantchester, near Cambridge. He was of Queen's college, Cambridge, B.A. 1838, M.A. 1841.

Lately. At Heptonstall, Yorkshire, aged 81, the Rev. Jos Charnock, for fiftyfour years Incumbent of that chapelry, in the parish of Halifax, and forty years Head Master of the Grammar-school.

At Rougham, aged 93, the Rev. Thomas Scotman, Rector of Buckland, Gloucestershire. He was of Christ's college, Cambridge, B.A. 1776, M.A. 1779; and at the time of his death he was the oldest member of the senate on the boards of the university. He was presented to the rectory of Buckland (which is in the gift of Sir Thomas Phillipps, Bart.) in 1793.

Jan. 2. At West Lodge, Downing college, Cambridge, aged 32, the Rev. Lowry Guthrie, M.A.

At Feltham, Middlesex, aged 69, the Rev. Edward Vale. He was of Magdalene college, Cambridge, B. A. 1817, M.A. 1820.

Jan. 3. At Hill house, Southwell, aged 78, the Rev. John Thomas Becher, Senior Canon and Vicar-General of the collegiate church of Southwell, and Rector of Barn. borough, Yorkshire. He was educated at Westminster school, and thence elected a Student of Christ church, Oxford, where he took the degree of M.A. in 1795; was elected to the prebend of South Muskham, in the collegiate church of Southwell, in 1818; and was presented by that chapter to the rectory of Barnborough in 1830. He was formerly chairman of the quarter sessions for the northern division of Nottinghamshire, which office having honourably filled for thirty years he resigned in April 1836.

At Lamorran, Cornwall, aged 76, the Rev. William Curgenven, Rector of that parish. He was of St. John's college, Cambridge, B.A. 1793, and was presented to his living by the Earl of Falmouth in 1803.

Jan. 4. Aged 47, the Rev. William D. Baker, Vicar of Cherry Willingham, Lincolnshire, to which he was instituted

Clergy Deceased.

in 1832. He was formerly Chaplain to
the Lincoln Poor Law Union, and resigned
in Dec. 1845.

Aged 77, the Rev. Thomas Knowles,
Rector of South Somercoates, Lincoln-
shire, and Dean Rural. He was of Mag-
dalene college, Cambridge, B.A. 1795, and
was presented to his church in 1817 by the
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Jan. 6. Aged 67, the Rev. Thomas
Hawker, for nearly thirty years Curate of
Trusham, near Chudleigh, Devon. third
and last surviving son of the late Rev.
Dr. Hawker.

Jan. 8. At the residence of his son Mr. Edwin Gurney, Cambourne, Cornwall, aged 85, the Rev. Thomas Peter Gurney, for thirty-six years Curate of St. Allan's in the same county; from which, being dismissed in 1835, he presented a petition to the House of Commons complaining that, after his long service, the Bishop of Exeter had not collated him to the living. He was the last surviving child of the Rev. Gregory Gurney of Trevorgus, and Vicar of St. Merryn and Tregoney.

Aged 80, the Rev. Gibson Lucas, Rector of Filby and Stokesley, Norfolk. was of Pembroke college, Cambridge, B. A. He 1790; and son, we presume, of the Rev. Gibson Lucas, formerly Fellow of that college, M.A. 1758. He was instituted to Stokesley in 1795, and to Filby in 1820, the patronage of both churches being in his family.

Jan. 9. In Hyde Park Place, aged 65, the Rev. William Price Lewis, of New House, Glamorganshire. He was the fourth and youngest son of the Rev. Wyndham Lewis of New House, by Mary, dau. of Samuel Price, esq. of Park and Coyty, co. Glamorgan; and was brother to the late Wyndham Lewis, esq. formerly M.P. for Maidstone, whose widow was re-married to Benjamin D'Israeli, esq. also some time M.P. for Maidstone, and now for co. Buckingham.

Jan. 10. Aged 78, the Rev. W. Carter, Vicar of Weston, Yorkshire, to which he was presented in 1829 by W. Vavasour, esq.

At Llanfair Dyffrynclwyd, near Ruthin, N.W. aged 79, the Rev. James Jones, M.A., for thirty years Vicar of that parish.

Jan. 12. At Brighton, aged 30, the Rev. George John Ford, M.A. late Curate of St. Mary's, Hastings, eldest son of George Samuel Ford, esq.

At Malta, aged 25, the Rev. Robert Stanser Best, of Queen's college, Cambridge, B.A. 1833, eldest son of the late Ven. Archdeacon Best, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, and grandson of the late Right Rev. Robert Stanser, D. D. Bishop of Nova Scotia.

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Aged 64, the Rev. William Newton, Vicar of Old Cleeve, Somerset. He was of Pembroke college, Cambridge, B.A. 1802, as 11th Senior Optime, M.A. 1806; and was instituted to Old Cleeve in 1807, that church being in his own patronage.

Aged 67, the Rev. W. Putsey, Rector of Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Notts. He was formerly Master of Pickering school, Yorkshire, and, having been ordained in 1835 by the late Archbishop of York, was preferred by his Grace, in Nov. 1836, to the rectory of Stanton-on-the-Wolds, patron the Rev. T. Randolph, of Great Hadham, Herts. At the same time the Rev. W. Putsey, jun. who was admitted to priest's orders with his father, was appointed by the Ven. Archdeacon Todd to the curacy of Settrington.

Jan. 15. At Coventry, the Rev. William Butlin, formerly of Redruth and Falmouth, Cornwall. He was of Trinity college, Cambridge, LL.B. 1820.

Aged 59, the Rev. Edward Windsor Richards, Rector of St. Andrew's, Glamorganshire. He was of Jesus college, Oxford, M.A. 1812; and was presented to his living in 1828 by the Lord Chancellor.

Jan. 16. Aged 93, the Rev. Joseph Golding, Vicar of Newbold Pacey, Warwickshire. He was of Queen's college, Oxford, M A. 1784; and was presented to his living in 1803 by that society.

Jan. 17. At his residence in the Hornet, Chichester, the Rev. William Bayton, Rector of Madehurst, Sussex, to which he Bishop of Chichester. was collated in 1815 by Dr. Buckner, then

At Bonchurch, in the Isle of Wight, after a long illness, the Rev. William Adams, M.A. Fellow of Merton college, Oxford, second son of Mr. Serjeant Adams. He was the author of several popular works, which have passed through many editions, viz. 1. The Shadow of the Cross; 2. The Distant Hills; 3. The Old Man's Home, a Tale; 4. The Warnings of the Holy Week; 5. The King's Messengers, an Allegorical Tale.

Aged 75, the Rev. William Helps, for
fifty years Rector of Hawton, Notts.

aged 56, the Rev. George Augustus Daw-
Jan. 18. At Groton house, Suffolk,
son, Vicar of Edwardstone, in that county,
and Chaplain to the Earl of Belmore. He
was of Clare hall, Cambridge, B.A. 1814,
M.A. 1819; and was presented to Ed-
wardstone in 1817, and appointed Chap-
lain to the Earl of Belmore in 1841.

fordshire, aged 72, the Rev. William
At Hom House, Much Marcle, Here-
Money Kyrle, M.A. of that place, Whet-
ham, co. Wilts, and Pitsford, co. North-
ampton, a magistrate for the counties of

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