and co-heir of John Savile, Esq., of Clay Hill, Middlesex.

Mr. Hallifax married Anna Maria, daughter of John Staunton, Esq., of Kenilworth, and had, with two sons, Thomas, of Berkeley-square, London, and John-Savile, of Edwardston House, Suffolk, in holy orders, three daughters, Maria, Ellen, and Diana.

LADY MARY HEWITT.

Lady Mary Hewitt, eldest daughter of the late Earl of Gosford, and wife of the Hon. James Hewitt, died on the 13th March, having, on the 9th of the same month given birth to a daughter. Her Ladyship was born 27th June, 1809, and married Mr. Hewitt, the eldest son of Viscount Lifford in 1835. The issue of the union is five sons and two daughters.

THE ONLY SON OF BARON LANGEN.

On Tuesday evening, the 19th March, an accident occurred near to the village of Hungarton, which was attended with a fatal result to the young gentleman who was the unfortunate subject of it. It appears that the Baron Langen, who, for some time past, has occupied the hall at Ratcliffe, and it is stated is attached to the Prussian embassy in this country, was taking a drive with his family in the neighbourhood of Hungarton. The party consisted of the Baron, his wife, and the lady's father. A groom on horseback was with them, and with him rode, on his pony, a fine little boy, nine years old, the baron's only child. ́Near the entrance to Hungarton, on the Quenby-road, the pony took fright at a man on horseback, which passed the party rapidly, and started off suddenly at full speed. The child soon lost his seat, and falling to the ground with great force, was dragged in the stirrup some distance, his head striking with violence the high road, and the groom believes that he was also struck more than once by the hind feet of the animal. On being taken up occasional breathing was the only sign of life, and very feeble action of the heart. Surgeons were immediately sent for, and Mr. Dally, his assistant, and Mr. Robinson, from Syston, were soon on the spot, but without avail, as life was extinct within half an hour afterwards. There were two separate fractures of the skull, each of which was mortal. The body was removed the same night to Ratcliffe Hall. The pony was a remarkably quiet one. An inquest was held on the body, and a verdict of Accidental Death returned.

THE DEAN OF LEIGHLIN.

The Hon. and Very Reverend Richard Boyle Bernard, D.D., Dean of Leighlin,

was the second son of Francis, first Viscount Bernard, and Earl of Bandon, by his wife, Catherine Henrietta, only daughter of Richard, second Earl of Shannon. He was born the 4th September, 1787; and having, after the usual preliminary education, taken holy orders, he devoted himself during the rest of his life to an ardent and assiduous performance of his sacred functions. He was a man of most expansive and general charity; on one occasion he gave £1000 to forward the objects of the Church Education Society. Dr. Bernard was Rector of Wells, in Ireland, and also Dean of Leighlin. This estimable dignitary died of fever on the 1st instant: he is succeeded in his deanery by the Very Rev. H. W. Tighe, Dean of the Chapel Royal, and first Chaplain to the Lord-Lieutenant.

The family of Dean Bernard-that of Bernard, Earls of Bandon-is one of the oldest in this realm: it came originally from Normandy, and settled in the sister isle in the time of Henry II. In the reign of Queen Anne, Francis Bernard, the then head of the house, attained legal eminence in Ireland, by becoming her Majesty's Prime Serjeant and Solicitor-General, and afterwards a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. The present and second Earl of Bandon is the eldest brother of the late Dean. Two other brothers of his died in the British service: one perished of fatigue at Coimbra, in 1813; and the other was slain at Waterloo.

COOTE MULLOY, ESQ., D.L., OF OAK-PORT, CO. ROSCOMMON.

This gentleman died on the 2nd March. He was the eldest son and heir of the late William Mulloy, Esq., of Oak-Port, by Frances, his wife, youngest daughter of the late Arthur French, Esq., of French Park, M.P., and grandson of Coote Mulloy, Esq., of Hughstown, representative of the distinguished Milesian family of O'Mulloy, in which vests the hereditary

honor of Standard Bearer of the Crown of England in Ireland.

WILLIAM SMITH NEILL, ESQ., OF BARNWEILL AND SWINDRIGEMUIR.

The death of this gentleman, Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Ayrshire Militia, occurred on the 22nd March. The Neills of Barnweill derive descent from a cadet of the Mc Neills of Barra, who settled in Ayrshire about the middle of the 16th century, and acquired the lands of Townhead, Monkton, and others in the vicinity of Prestwick, part of which are still in the family.

Lieut. Col. Smith-Neill was a Magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant of his county, and a Commissioner of Supply. He succeeded to Barnweill at the death of his father, James Neill, Esq., in 1799, and to Swindrigemuir and Kersland, at the death of his maternal uncle, John Smith, Esq., in 1838. He was born 17th July, 1784, and married in November, 1807, Caroline, daughter of George Price Spiller, Esq., Commissary General, by whom he had issue, JAMES GEORGE, Capt. E. I. C. S., who m. in 1835, Isabella, daughter of Major William Warde, and has issue: 2, John Martin Bladen, Capt. 40th Regiment, who served through the entire of the second campaign in Affghanistan, was present in every action with the Candahar division, and received the Medal of Candaher, Ghuznee, Cabul, 1842. 3, William Francis, an officer Royal Artillery. 1, Caroline; 2, Margaret Smith; 3, Sarah; and 4, Henrietta Jane Helen.

OCHLENSCHLAGER.

Ochlenschlager, the poet of two nations, Danes and Germans, was born on the 14th of November, 1779, in one of the suburbs of Copenhagen. His father followed the professions of his forefathers, namely, those of an organist and schoolmaster his mother was Martha Maria Hansen. Our poet began to make verses at nine years old, and even at this early age he wrote short comedies for private theatricals, in which the chief performers were himself, his sister, and a friend. These and other similar attempts acted upon his mind, and created the wish to go upon the stage. It was nothing either remarkable or extraordinary at that time, for educated young men, and even those of good family, to try their fortune in this line, and not only was this the case in Copenhagen, but in Germany also, as we read in the classical portion of the period in Wilhelm Meister. Thus at

From the style in which this sketch is written, we need hardly tell our readers that it is from a foreign and compatriot pen; but we have not thought it would improve it to correct the language into more accurate English.

17 years old, Ochlenschlager became an actor. In four great characters he appeared, namely, in Schroder's Ensign, Torben Ochs's Dyweke, in Tode's play the Marine Officer, and in Kotzebue's "Poverty and Generosity" Cederstrom; but admits in his "Autobiography" that none of these characters, with the exception, perhaps, of the last, suited his inclinations. He soon found that the stage was not exactly what he was striving for, and he abandoned a pursuit which did not harmonise with his spirit, and exchanged it first for the study of law, and latterly for general literature. was at the University that Ochlenschlager first became acquainted with Goethe's and Schiller's works, and the writings of other German authors.

It

We pass over this period, the transitory epoch of his life, as also over the time of war, when Nelson and Parker appeared before Copenhagen and bombarded it, which Ochlenschlager describes minutely in his life. In 1805, he left Copenhagen with £15 in his pocket and the expectation of receiving a travelling stipend from the Danish Government, which was afterwards granted him. He visited Halle, Berlin, Weimar-where he met the heroes of German letters-Dresden, Vienna, Paris. In Paris, his dramatic soul became active, and his tragedy, "Palnasoke," was there composed, which earned him deserved praise. From Paris he went to Switzerland, to Coppet, and Geneva. At Coppet, the place of so many beautiful recollections, he stayed at Madame de Stael's residence. Delightful acquaintances, amongst the most important of which was A. W. Schlegel, acted powerfully upon his genius, and impelled him to greater undertakings in dramatic literature.

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He spent a winter in Coppet, an invaluable winter, which gave his whole life the true cast of his aspiring muse, and in the spring he journeyed into Italy, visited Turin, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome. In the eternal city of poetry and art he composed his great and master work, "Correggio." 'Correggio" is what the Germans term a "kunstler-drama," in which the idea of Art itself is placed in action. Nothing could have been more happynothing more appropriate-nothing more dramatic, than the "Life of Antonio Correggio"- -a life which may truly be termed the tragedy of Art; and Ochlenschlager felt and made it such. The tragedy is simple in structure: in its simplicity grand, noble, classical. After the return of Ochlenschlager to Copenhagen, he met with

esteem and acknowledgment for his genius: his works were now acted on the stage. In the winters of 1810-1829, he lectured at the University of Copenhagen on Schiller, Goethe, Shakspeare, Calderon, Sophocles, Holberg, Lessing, Tieck, on German and Danish poets generally, on Norsk mythology, the ancient ballads, and romantic literature. In 1827, he was installed as Professor at the University, in which capacity he lived a life of study and noble endeavour. Ochlenschlager's earliest works were composed in Danish, but translated, or, rather, transplanted, by himself into the German language. Germany acknowledged in him the true poet, and gave him a place in her own literature. Most of his compositions bear the stamp of the elements and country of his birth. Northern Mythology and the Sagas, those romantic regions, an inexhaustible mine of poetry and fancy, opened to his mind and imagination its gates and gave him matter for his works, the most important of which are-" Hakon Tarl" (1809), "Correggio," 66 Palnasoke,"

"Hagbarth and Signe," "Erioh and Abel." These were followed by his dramatic poems of "Aladin," "Die Ludlamshohle," "Treias Altar," and "Der Hirtenknabe." His lyrical compositions, as well as his novel "Die Insel Felsenburg," however praiseworthy, do not reach in value his dramatic productions, for the latter of which he possessed high qualities and genius. His "Autobiography" is a piece of simple and beautiful writing; it brings the man before us as he was, with his fine feelings, noble efforts, and his earnestness of character and purpose. Ochlenschlager lived and died a true poet, esteemed as a man, a sincere friend, an affectionate father, and a classical writer both of Denmark and Germany. He died on the 28th of January, 1850.

SIR HERCULES PAKENHAM, K.C.B.

Major-General the Hon. Sir Hercules Rowley Pakenham, K.C.B. was the third son of Edward Michael, second Lord Longford, by his wife Catherine, second daughter of the Right Hon. Hercules Longford Rowley. He was born the 29th Sept. 1781; and having entered the British army early in life, he earned a high character as an officer in the Peninsular War, and served throughout all its campaigns. he was at Roleia, Vimiera, Busaco, Fuentes d'Onor, and Ciudad Rodrigo, and was twice severely wounded. He became a Major-General the 10th January, 1837, and was made a K.C.B. in 1838. In 1844 he obtained the Colonelcy of the. 43d regiment of foot. Subsequently to his secession from active service, he was appointed Governor of Portsmouth. Latterly he

lived in retirement with his family, at his seat on the banks of Lough Neagh, Sir Hercules married, in 1817, Emily, fourth daughter of Thomas Lord Le Despencer, by whom he leaves issue six sons and three daughters: his eldest son is a Captain in the Grenadier Guards and his eldest daughter is the wife of Sir Edmund Hays, Bart. Sir Hercules Pakenham died suddenly on the 7th, at his seat, Longford Lodge, Antrim. The gallant General was uncle of the present Earl of Longford, the son of his eldest brother. His next brother was the distinguished Major-General Sir Edward Pakenham, who fell at New Orleans; and his second sister, who died in 1831, was wife of the Duke of Wellington.

MISS PAUL.

A lamentable occurrence took place in the family of Walter Paul, Esq., of Highgrove, near Tetbury, on the evening of the 13th. Mr. Paul gave a ball and soiree previous to his son, Captain Paul, leaving home to join his regiment. At about nine o'clock Miss Paul retired from the ball-room, having an attack of tic-douleureux; she proceeded up stairs to her own room. It is supposed that she fainted as she proceeded from one room to the other, the lighted candle fell from her hand, and her dress, being composed of white lace, rapidly ignited, and the young lady was instantly enveloped in flames. She endeavoured to extinguish the fire by throwing a basin of water over herself, and her screams alarmed the attendants; but we are sorry to say that before their efforts could subdue the flames, she was so severely burnt, as to leave but faint hopes of her recovery, and she died on the following Sunday.

SIR WILLIAM PHILIPPS LAUGHARNE

PHILIPPS, BT.

The decease of Sir William occurred at Haverfordwest, on the 18th February. He was male heir and representative of the very ancient and eminent house of Philipps, of Picton Castle, co Pembroke, which derived its descent from Cadivor ap Colhoyn, Lord of Dyfed, called, from his extensive possessions, Cadivor-Vawr, or the Great. The Baronetcy was conferred in 1621, on Sir John Philipps, and continued to be inherited by the senior line of his descendants, until the decease, in 1823, of Sir Richard Philipps, Lord Milford, when the Baronetcy reverted to the male heir Sir Rowland Henry Laugharne Philipps, elder brother and predecessor of the Baronet whose death we record. The Picton Castle estates devolved, however,

on the heir of line, and are now enjoyed by Richard Bulkeley, Lord Milford.

Sir William was born 2nd Oct., 1794, and married 13th Oct., 1829, Elizabeth, daughter of George White, Esq., by whom he leaves a son, Sir Godwin, the present Baronet, born 10th January, 1840, and four daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Lilla, Lavinia, and Charlotte.

THE COUNTESS OF SCARBOROUGH.

Anna Mariai, Countess of Scarborough, widow of John, seventh Earl, died on the 17th March, aged 84. Her Ladyship was daughter of Julian Herring, Esq. She married Lord Scarborough in 1785, and has left surviving issue one son, John, present Peer; and two daughters, LouisaFrances, wife of the Rev. Thomas Cator: and Henrietta-Barbara, married first to the Rev. Frederick Manners Sutton, and secondly to John Lodge Ellerton, Esq.

JAMES BARNWELL TATTNALL, ESQ., COMMANDER, ROYAL NAVY.

The eventful life of this officer terminated on the 7th Feb., at his residence, 9, Woodside Crescent, Glasgow. He entered the navy in 1803, and was soon after employed in the Pallas, under Lord Cochrane, wherein he gained distinction by his gallantry and good conduct. In Dec., 1806, shortly after he had been removed with Lord Cochrane to the Imperieuse, he was placed in charge of a prize in the Bay of Biscay, and sent to England. On his passage, however, he was driven by stress of weather under the island of Belleisle, and captured by a force sent for that purpose from the shore. His detention at Verdun continued for three years, until he succeeded at length in effecting his escape in the disguise of a woman, and reaching Ostend, whence he was conveyed, by a smuggler, to the English fleet. Subsequently,

in 1810, he was nominated Acting Lieutenant of the St. Pierre; and in the following year, while in the Racehorse, participated in the capture of the Renomonee and the Nereide,. In 1813, he commanded the boats of the President, at the taking of the island of Santa Clara; and, in 1814, having proceeded to America, headed the Tonnant's boats at the destruction of Commodore Barney's flotilla up the Patuxent. Not long after, Lieutenant Tattnall was most gallantly distinguished at the capture of five American gun-boats, and was highly commended by his superior officer. His rank as Commander bore date in 1819.

MRS. WALLACK.

This venerable lady, the mother of the two popular actors, Mr. James and Mr. Henry Wallack, died at the advanced age of ninety. Her maiden name was Field, and she belonged to a highly respectable family in Yorkshire, all the male branches of which were in the navy. Her brother George was purser on board some of our most famous frigates and firstrates, and his son commanded a gun-brig during the war with France. The present actor, Mr. Henry Wallack, served with him as midshipman. Mrs. Wallack was the daughter of the celebrated Mrs, Booth, who also married twice. She was a member of the Drury-lane company, as Mrs. Granger, at the time of Garrick's retirement, and after three years of widowhood married Mr. William Wallack. Mr. James Wallack, of the Haymarket Theatre, is the youngest of her children. For the last thirty years that gentleman has had the great happiness of arranging the comforts of her later days, and witnessing her enjoyment of a tranquil and happy life. She was buried at Kensal-Green, by the side of Mr. Wallack's son.

LIEUT.-GENERAL

BIR JAMES K.C.B.

BATHURST,

This eminent officer was the son of the late Dr. Bathurst, Bishop of Norwich, by his wife Grace, the sister of Henry Charles, Lord Castlecoote. He entered the army in 1794, as Ensign in the 70th Foot, and served in Gibraltar, the West Indies, Egypt, the campaign in Poland, the sieges of Stralsand and Copenhagen. He was afterwards in the Peninsula, and was present at the battles of Roleia, Vimiera, Corunna, Talavera, and Busaco. He also filled the office of Military Secretary to the Duke of Wellington. He was latterly Governor of the Garrison of Berwick. General Bathurst was created a Knight Commander of the Bath in 1831. He married, in 1815, Caroline, elder daughter of the first Earl of Castle Stuart. Sir James Bathurst died on the 13th April, aged 68, at the residence of his kinsman, the Rev. E. Bathurst, M.A., of Kilworth, Beauchamp, Leicestershire.

WILLIAM BEER.

William Beer, a well-known savan, was a native of Prussia, and brother of the famous author of "Le Prophète." William Beer early in life served in the army; but, having attained the rank of lieutenant, he quitted the pride and pomp of war for the peaceful occupation of assisting his father in his business as a merchant, and of devoting his leisure hours to the study of astronomy and the acquirement of other scientific knowledge. He became, in time, one of the first astronomers of the age. His celebrated Map of the Moon, "Mappa Selenographica," constructed by him and Mædler, received the approbation of most of the learned men and societies of Europe. The Paris Academy of Science awarded their Lalande prize to the authors. Messrs. Beer and Mædler jointly published many other eminent works, among them the "General Compared Selenography."

M. Beer obtained honours and crosses from various Sovereigns of Europe; and his firm adherence to his own government, in his position of Municipal Councillor, in 1848, procured for him a seat in the First Prussian Chamber. He was also Vice

President of the Chamber of Commerce of Berlin. M. Beer died recently at Berlin, at the age of 53.

THE REV.LORD FREDERICK BEAUCLERK, D.D.

His Lordship was fourth son of Aubrey, fifth Duke of St. Albans, by Catherine his wife, daughter of William Earl of Bessborough. He was vicar of Redbourne and St. Michael's, in St. Albans, Herts. His death occurred at his residence, in Grosvenor-street, on the 22nd of April. He married, 26th June, 1813, Charlotte, daughter of Charles, twelfth Viscount Dillon, and has left two sons and two daughters.

THE REV. JOHN ROWLAND BERKELEY, OF COTHERIDGE, CO. WORCESTER.

The death of this respected gentleman, the descendant of the ancient and eminent house of Berkeley, of Cotheridge, occurred a short time since. Mr. Berkeley was eldest son of the late Rev. Rowland Berkeley, L.L.D., rector of Writtle, in Essex, and succeeded to the family estates at the decease of his cousin, in 1840. He inherited also the distinguished honour of quartering, in his armorial shield, the Royal arms of Plantagenet, being sixteenth in a direct descent from King Edward I. Never having married, he is succeeded by his brother William.

THE REV WILLIAM LISLE BOWLES.

The family from which this distinguished poet descended is one of some note. It springs from John Bowles, of Bristol, who was living in 1460; and whose greatgrandson, Rowland Bowles, a volunteer under Sir Thomas Arundel, at the siege of Gran, in Hungary, in 1595, received on that occasion the honour of knighthood, and the addition of the crescent to his arms. The poet counted Sir Isaac Newton among his nearest relatives; his own immediate parentage were clergymen for two generations; his grandfather was vicar of Brackley, in Northumberland; his father was also in orders; he was himself the eldest of seven children. One of his nephews is the present Mr. Justice Erle.

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