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Obituary.
in the West Indies , Generals Sir Charles Grey , Sir John Vaughan , Prescot , and Sir Ralph Abercrombie , have abundantly testified , and placed in him the highest confidence . The incredible fatigues he underwent , few Europeans . wercequal to ; he combined the most heroic bravery with the
coolness and the knowledge of a veteran of consummate abilities ; and few were the scenes of danger in the Leeward Islands where he was not engaged and foremost . The inhabitants of St . Lucie presented him with an elegant sword , and a most flattering and honourable letter , on his returning to
England with dispatches , after being shot through both his legs , and surviving the yellow fever in two attacks , which he recovered from his extreme temperance and strength ofconstitution . On his arrival he received every mark of attention from his Sovereign and the Duke of Yorkwho presented him
, immediately with a majorcy , in a manner highly gratifying . As a proof of : the estimation he was now held in , he was appointed lieutenant-colonel in the army , and deputy adjutant-general to all the forces under Sir Ralph
Abercrombie , who then knew his value , although a stranger to him personally , and honoured him since with every mark of confidence and regard . Although still lame from his wounds when he returned , in February last , to the West Indies , he was impatient to combat again the enemies of his country , whose
more than savage barbarity he had often beheld , and io whom his name was well known as one of their most enterprizing aud formiclab'e foes . Immediately on landing , he defeated a body of the enemy at St . Lucie , and took by storm . a strong hill-fort . Again , at the head of hi ? brave rangers , whom he
¦ hncl ' familiarised to dangers and to victory , he led them on heroically io the assault of ( be batteries of Morne Chabot ; where , in the 2 S 1 I 1 year of his age , he fell , covered with glory . Yet shall his name long live illustrious in the annals of his country , and dear in the memory ofiiis afflicted friends . His loss
to both was indeed one of no ordinary occurrence ; yet was it to the good and gallant Malcolm Duke el decorum fro falria mori . May his bright example excite every Briton to tread in his footsteps , for they were found
foremost in the paths of Honour ; and assuredly will his virtues hereafter receive their complete reward . On the 12 th of June , at Barbatioes , Major Robert Pigot Chrystie , of the 42 c-, or Royal Highland regiment : an officer eminently , beloved and respected by the whole army . His death was
occasioned by a fever , arising from his active exertions at the siege of St . Lucia . ' ' July 17 . At his house in King ' s-row , Park-lane , T . Sanders Dupis , Mus . D . organist and composer to his Majesty . Pie was brought up , with his friend Dr . Arnold , at the Chapel-royal ; and , far
from being actuated by any sense of professional jealousy , they have been upon a footing of the most cordial intimacy through life . Dr . D . was profoundly acquainted with the science he professed , and was au admirable performer on the organ . In private life he was distinguished for good sense
, knowledge of mankind , integrity , and benevolence . To his zealous sense of duty , perhaps , his death is in a great degree to be attributed ; for , . though absolutely rendered unfit by severe illness , he would attend the Chapel-royal
on Sunday the 10 th instant , and it is supposed the exertion was fatal . He raised a very good . fortune by the fair exercise of his talents , indulging a liberal spirit of hospitality , and being always ready to perforin the duticj . of humanity . Such was Dr . Bupiiis , and such is the testimony of all who had tl 5 _
pleasure of knowing him . He was buried at Westminster ' abbey on the 23 d . Lately at Croft , co . 'Hertford , in his 82 ( 1 year , the Rev . Richard Smith , M . A . upwards of 52 year ' s rector of that parish , lie was chaplain to the Earl of Stamford , a prebendary cf
Hereford cathedral , vicar of live , a magistrate for the county , and a capital b-irg-ess'of the borough of Leominster . Willi a benevolent heart , aud a clear understanding , his temper Nvas peculiarly mild and placid ; and themanners of the gentleman were so conspicuously blended with the unaffected piety of
the clergymam , that he was deservedly and universally respected . In his 6 zd year , Mr . Matthew Thomas , many years master of the Bowling--green coffee-house , and sword-bearer to the mayor and corporation of Here-
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Obituary.
in the West Indies , Generals Sir Charles Grey , Sir John Vaughan , Prescot , and Sir Ralph Abercrombie , have abundantly testified , and placed in him the highest confidence . The incredible fatigues he underwent , few Europeans . wercequal to ; he combined the most heroic bravery with the
coolness and the knowledge of a veteran of consummate abilities ; and few were the scenes of danger in the Leeward Islands where he was not engaged and foremost . The inhabitants of St . Lucie presented him with an elegant sword , and a most flattering and honourable letter , on his returning to
England with dispatches , after being shot through both his legs , and surviving the yellow fever in two attacks , which he recovered from his extreme temperance and strength ofconstitution . On his arrival he received every mark of attention from his Sovereign and the Duke of Yorkwho presented him
, immediately with a majorcy , in a manner highly gratifying . As a proof of : the estimation he was now held in , he was appointed lieutenant-colonel in the army , and deputy adjutant-general to all the forces under Sir Ralph
Abercrombie , who then knew his value , although a stranger to him personally , and honoured him since with every mark of confidence and regard . Although still lame from his wounds when he returned , in February last , to the West Indies , he was impatient to combat again the enemies of his country , whose
more than savage barbarity he had often beheld , and io whom his name was well known as one of their most enterprizing aud formiclab'e foes . Immediately on landing , he defeated a body of the enemy at St . Lucie , and took by storm . a strong hill-fort . Again , at the head of hi ? brave rangers , whom he
¦ hncl ' familiarised to dangers and to victory , he led them on heroically io the assault of ( be batteries of Morne Chabot ; where , in the 2 S 1 I 1 year of his age , he fell , covered with glory . Yet shall his name long live illustrious in the annals of his country , and dear in the memory ofiiis afflicted friends . His loss
to both was indeed one of no ordinary occurrence ; yet was it to the good and gallant Malcolm Duke el decorum fro falria mori . May his bright example excite every Briton to tread in his footsteps , for they were found
foremost in the paths of Honour ; and assuredly will his virtues hereafter receive their complete reward . On the 12 th of June , at Barbatioes , Major Robert Pigot Chrystie , of the 42 c-, or Royal Highland regiment : an officer eminently , beloved and respected by the whole army . His death was
occasioned by a fever , arising from his active exertions at the siege of St . Lucia . ' ' July 17 . At his house in King ' s-row , Park-lane , T . Sanders Dupis , Mus . D . organist and composer to his Majesty . Pie was brought up , with his friend Dr . Arnold , at the Chapel-royal ; and , far
from being actuated by any sense of professional jealousy , they have been upon a footing of the most cordial intimacy through life . Dr . D . was profoundly acquainted with the science he professed , and was au admirable performer on the organ . In private life he was distinguished for good sense
, knowledge of mankind , integrity , and benevolence . To his zealous sense of duty , perhaps , his death is in a great degree to be attributed ; for , . though absolutely rendered unfit by severe illness , he would attend the Chapel-royal
on Sunday the 10 th instant , and it is supposed the exertion was fatal . He raised a very good . fortune by the fair exercise of his talents , indulging a liberal spirit of hospitality , and being always ready to perforin the duticj . of humanity . Such was Dr . Bupiiis , and such is the testimony of all who had tl 5 _
pleasure of knowing him . He was buried at Westminster ' abbey on the 23 d . Lately at Croft , co . 'Hertford , in his 82 ( 1 year , the Rev . Richard Smith , M . A . upwards of 52 year ' s rector of that parish , lie was chaplain to the Earl of Stamford , a prebendary cf
Hereford cathedral , vicar of live , a magistrate for the county , and a capital b-irg-ess'of the borough of Leominster . Willi a benevolent heart , aud a clear understanding , his temper Nvas peculiarly mild and placid ; and themanners of the gentleman were so conspicuously blended with the unaffected piety of
the clergymam , that he was deservedly and universally respected . In his 6 zd year , Mr . Matthew Thomas , many years master of the Bowling--green coffee-house , and sword-bearer to the mayor and corporation of Here-