Aug. 22. At Wanstead, Essex, in her 75th year, Mrs. Paris, widow of the late John P. esq.

Aug. 23. At Hackney, aged 16, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. Edw. Robinson, Cheapside.

In St. Katherine's-square, Mrs. Mary Twyman, sister of the late J. T. esq.

In the Minster-yard, York, Geo. Dawson, esq. formerly a member of the Council at Madras.

Aug. 24. Aged 18, Edward, son of Mr. C. H. Hancock, of Clapton, Middlesex.

At Turnham-green, Mrs. Griffiths, widow of the late Dr. G. and sole remaining daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Clarke, of St. Alban's.

At Southampton, J. Standerwick, esq. late of Ovington-house, near Alresford, in the commission of the Peace, and Deputy Lieutenant for Hants.

Aug. 25. Aged 31, Mary Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. Hogard, of Tavistock-street, Bedford-square.

Aug. 26. At Tenterden, Kent, Edward Giles, youngest son of John Butler Pomfret, esq.

ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Vol. LXXXII. pp. 300, 391, 673. The late Dr. Garthshore's personal property, according to the probate of his will at Doctors' Commons, was "sub 60,000l.” so that we were right in our first statement.

P. 598. The letter addressed by the late Mr. C. Jebb Lofft to Mrs. Lofft, while it expresses an affectionate feeling towards his sister, betrays an inconsistency in his wishing a considerable sum, of which he would have become possessed, had he survived his father, on that father's death should be divided amongst the poor of the parishes of Stanton and Troston, while that very sum, according to settlement (as he, by his rash act, never could receive), becomes the right in expectancy of that sister, whose peace of mind he was so anxious should not be wounded from a knowledge of the premature termination of bis life.

P.449. John Clerk, esq. of Edlin, was well known as the inventor of that system of tacies, under which the British navy has acquired such unrivalled glory. Never, in any former instance, have the speculations of the closet been more powerfully felt in the affairs of the world. In looking into the history of naval warfare, we find, that, previous to the year 1780, there was no way of forcing an unwilling adversary to a close and decisive action; and the French accordingly, when they met a British fleet eager for battle, always contrived, by a skilful system of naval manoeuvres, to elude the blow, and to pursue the object of their voyage: either parading on the ocean, or transporting troops and stores

for the attack or defence of distant settlements; and thus wresting from the British the fair fruits of their superior gallantry, even while they paid a tacit tribute to their gallantry, by planning a defensive system to shelter them from its effects; in which they succeeded so well, that the hostile fleets of Britain and France generally parted, after some indecisive firing. This desideratum in naval tactics, was first seen and remedied by the inventive genius of Mr. Clerk. He plainly demonstrated, with all the force of mathematical evidence, that the plan adopted by the British, of attacking an enemy's fleet at once, from van to rear, exposed the advancing ships to the formidable battery of the whole adverse fleet, by which means they were crippled and disabled, either for action or pursuit: while the enemy might. bear away and repeat the same manœuvre,. until their assailants were tired out by a series of such fruitless attacks. He then suggested a more decisive and certain mode of fighting; and finally, he pointed out the grand and brilliant manœuvre, so congenial to the character of British sea-. men, of piercing the enemy's line, which instantly insured a close action. The system of naval tactics was thus perfected, for the British sailor, disdaining stratagem, only wanted to fight his enemy on equal terms, and relied on his own valour for the event. Mr. Clerk's discovery was communicated to Admiral Rodney; and its value is attested by the brilliant victory which followed, and by that unbroken series of successes which have ever since distinguished the naval history of the country.

P. 508. Of the late Mr. Dutens there is a good mezzotinto, by Fisher, published Jan. 1, 1777, by W. Shropshire, under which is written "The Rev, Mr. Du tens, A. M. F. R. S."-He was presented, by the Duke of Northumberland, to the rich rectory of Ellesdon, alias Elsdon, in Northumberland; and was honoured by the appointment of Historiographer to the King. His publications were, "Recherches sur l'Origine des Decouvertes attribues aux Modernès, &c. Paris, 1766," 2 vols. 8ve. "An Inquiry into the Origin of the Discoveries attributed to the Moderns; wherein it is demonstrated that the most celebrated Philosophers have, for the most part, taken what they advance from the Works of the Ancients; and that many important Truths in Religion were known to the Pagan Sages. Translated from the French of the Rev. Mr. Dutens, Rector of Elsdon in Northumberland. With considerable Additions, communicated by the Author, 1769," 8vo. "Explication des quelques Medailles de Peuple, de Villes, et de Rois Grecques et Pheniciennes. 1773," 4to. "An Explanation of certain Greek and Phenician

Medals ;

Medals; 1773," 4to. "An Explanation of some Phoenician Medals in the Cabinet of Mr. Duane; 1774," 4to. "Itineraire des Routes les plus frequentées; ou, Journal d'un Voyage aux Villes principales de P'Europe, en 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771. A Londres, 1777," 8vo. "Histoire de ce qui s'est passé pour Etablissement d'une Regence en Angleterre. Par M. L. D. Ne D. R. D. L. Ge. Be. 1789," 8vo. Dr. Clarke, in his "Travels in Russia," describing an interesting visit to Plato, the venerable Archbishop of Moscow, says, "He was preceptor to the Emperor Paul, and is known to the World by his correspondence with Monsieur Dutens.... He complained much of Dutens, for having published his correspondence without his permission; saying, "he had therein endeavoured to prove the Pope was Antichrist, of which be was fully convinced; but that he much feared the resentment of the Court of Rome."-We told him, "we thought his fears might now subside, as that Court was no longer formidable to any one:""Oh," said he, "you do not know its intrigues and artifices: its character resembles that of the antient Romans; patient in concealing malice; prompt to execute it when opportunity offers; and always obtaining its point in the end." See a full exculpation of Mr. Dutens on this subject, written by himself, in our vol. LXXX. Part ii. p. 641.

most inexhaustible sources of useful and interesting conversation, the learned societies the richest and most valuable treasure his name has been familiarized to the records of every learned body in the literary world; they have sought every opportunity to invite him amongst them, aud have addressed him in the language of gratitude and admiration

Semper honos nomenque tuum laudesque manebunt.

Part II. p.92.a. Mr.Wharrey (not Warre) was the only son of William and Ruth Wharrey, late of the parish of St. George, Bloomsbury, Middlesex.

P. 93. The prominent excellencies in Dr. Morton's life, were right thinking and purity of conduct. He possessed bold and independent principles, both in politicks and religion; and was to the utmost extent an abettor of the freedom of inquiry, of the uncontrolled liberty of the press, and of unfettered discussion. His practice as a physician, both in the West Indies and England, was, a part of his time, very extensive; and when he declined much of this through age, and a wish to close a life of continual exertion in retirement and quietude, he still extended his advice, without a fee, to his friends, his acquaintance, and the needy. He was a good scholar, and most profoundly read, indefatigable in his researches, almost boundless in knowledge, and if his various conversations could be collected, perhaps a richer fund of information, fine reasoning, and acute satire, could hardly be found since the writings of Voltaire. Pure religion, integrity, the most circumspect morals, humanity, and universal philanthropy, marked the conduct of this very great and very good man. The writer of this sketch is impelled to make it, in gratitude to the memory of a friend, of infinite solace, improvement, and entertainment to himself and family; and hopes some one, better qualified, will more at length transmit to the publick the life and sentiments of a character of such inestimable value.

Ibid. The age of John Broadwood, esq. of Kensington, was 81, not 102. He acquired a large property as a manufacturer of Piano Fortes in Great Pulteney-str. Sr. James's; and was in town, and overlooking his workmen, the day before his death.

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