He was a man who, whether his cha- racter be contemplated in the relations of private life, as a son, a husband, and a father; in social life, as a friend and a gentleman; or in public life, as a member of parliament and a magi- strate; has not left his superior on this side the grave. His urbanity of man- ners, and kindness of heart, conciliated towards him the affection and esteem of all men and all parties, however differ- ing in worldly views, or divided in reli- gious or political opinion; whilst his ample fortune, and great political weight, enabled him to second the kind affec- tions of his nature, and to be a friend to all around him.
On the 19th his remains were re- moved from Newport, for interment in the family vault at Arreton. The Isle of Wight never before witnessed such a scene as Newport then presented. All the shops were closed during the day, and business of every kind suspended, and each individual, from the nobleman to the cottager, appeared to vie with each other in showing respect to his memory. The funeral procession, which com- menced precisely at twelve o'clock, and extended nearly a mile in length, was composed of the male relatives, ser. vants, and tenants of the deceased, the heads of all the families of distinc- tion in the island, the members of the Philosophical Society, and Isle of Wight and Vectis institutions in Newport, every respectable tradesmen in the town, and the members of the several Masonic lodges in the island. Twenty-six car- riages were counted, and in them many persons of distinction. Gentleman's Magazine.
JERMYN, Edmund, Gent., Dec. 28, 1824, at Harwich, greatly respected, and in his 72d year. Mr. Jermyn was the senior Capital Burgess, and Cham- berlain of that borough. He was de- scended from the Depden branch of the very ancient family of the Jermyns, which was long seated at Rishbrook, now called Rushbrook, in Suffolk, which was possessed of land in that parish as carly as the commencement of the 13th century; and one of whom was the erector of the venerable hall, a fine specimen of the Elizabethan æra, The elder branch of this family ended in heirs general, coheiresses on the decease of Thomas Lerd Jermyn, Baron of St.
Edmund's Bury, in 1703, who was the nephew of Henry Jermyn, Earl of St. Alban's, and the eldest brother of Henry Lord Jermyn, Baron of Dover. The Editors of The Magna Britannia" state in their account of this noble family that "there is hardly a man in England of the name of Jermyn." The ances- tors of the late Mr. Jermyn were for- merly seated at Great Welnetham, and Hesset, in Suffolk.-Gentleman's Ma- gazine.
JERNINGHAM, Lady Frances, relict of Sir William Jerningham, sixth Baronet, of Cossey, Norfolk; March 2; at her house in Bolton-Row; aged 77.
She was the eldest daughter of Henry, eleventh Viscount Dillon, by Lady Charlotte Lee, daughter of George, first Earl of Lichfield (and grand-daughter of Lady Charlotte Fitzroy, daughter of King Charles II.) She was married to Sir William Jerningham, in June 1767. He was the representative of one of the few remaining families of English gentry, prior in date to the Conquest, and was descended, on his mother's side, from King Edward III. Sir William died in 1809, leaving by his widow, the present Baron Stafford, and Frances-Georgiana, lady of Sir Richard Bedingfield, besides two sons, since cut off in the flower of their age; viz. William, who signalized himself by his distinguished bravery in the Austrian service; and Edward, an English bar- rister, and Secretary of the late British Catholic Board, whose memory is af- fectionately cherished by all who knew him, and whose death was an irreparable loss to the members of his communion. The venerable lady whose decease we now record, had been declining in health for the last twelve months, and breathed her last without a struggle. Her dig- nified person, courteous manners, and undissembled piety, had long rendered her an object of veneration and respect to the friends of the family, and to the numerous individuals who participated in its hospitality.-Gentleman's Maga
JOHNSTON, Lieut.-Col. Arthur; formerly in the 19th reg. foot, and 2d Ceylon battalion; late in His Majesty's regiment of Royal Corsican Rangers, and Assistant Commandant at the Senior Department of the Royal Mili- tary College, Farnham; June 8, 1824; at Sholden Lodge, Hants.
As a military man, Col. Johnston will be long remembered in India,
especially for his seizure of the capital of Ceylon in 1804, which was an achievement in oriental warfare not to be surpassed. With a detachment of 70 European and 305 Native troops he penetrated nearly 200 miles through a mountainous and most unhealthy part of the Island, to the heart of the kingdom of Candy, and in spite of the destructive mode of warfare practised by the natives of that country, suc- ceeded in gaining possession of their capital town; but which, being dis- appointed in his expectation of support from other detachments of the govern- ment forces, he was compelled to eva- cuate, and under difficulties and suf- ferings the most appalling, his ammu- nition all spent, and his men sinking under disease, and harrassed day and night by an invisible foe; he neverthe- less effected his retreat to Trincomalee, with the loss of only eight Europeans and forty-eight Natives; an exploit worthy of his family and of the British nation.
His constitution, however, having been radically injured by the climate of Ceylon, he was compelled to retire early from public service, and induced to alleviate as much as possible the sufferings of sickness, by domestic en- dearments; in the relations of private life the energy of his intellect, the moral dignity of his principles, and the nobleness of his feelings, though acknowledged with esteem and respect by all that knew him, can be duly appreciated by those only, who had also earned his love; he lived in the exer- cise of many noble virtues, and he died with a purity and fervour of Christian faith which, while it soothes the remembrances, cannot but influence the lives of those with whom he was connected.
Col. Johnston was the eldest son of the late John Johnston of Clare, county of Tyrone, Ireland, Esq. de- scended from the ancient family of that name in Annandale, in Scotland.
was born at Lifford, county of Donne- gal, July 1778, and married Feb. 1817, Martha, daughter of the late Thomas Smith, Esq. of Shalden Lodge, Hants. Private Communication.
KERR, William, M. D. at North- ampton, September 4, 1824, in the
eighty-seventh year of his age, univer- sally respected by an extensive circle of friends. At the early part of his life he was surgeon in the Oxford Blue re- giment, which he resigned, and settled in the profession at Northampton at the age of twenty-six. In the year 1763 was elected surgeon to the Northamp- ton County Infirmary, which was esta- blished in 1743, under the superin- tendence of the late Dr. Stonehouse. From the general benefit which con- tinued to be derived by the afflicted, it was resolved by the governors in 1790, that a voluntary subscription should be immediately opened, to provide a more eligible situation, which also received the most ardent support of the clergy, with the benevolence of their parishion- ers throughout the county. When a suitable site of seven acres of land was obtained, on the east of St. Giles's church, and an edifice erected for the ac- commodation of ninety-six in-patients, and an unlimited number of out-pa- tients, admitted from all counties, the whole arrangements were confided to the direction of Dr Kerr, Mr. Charles Smith, and able architects. On the completion of the Infirmary, in 1793, Dr. Kerr having afforded much general satisfaction to the governors by his un- paralleled attention to the institution, so much respectful deference was shown to him that no professional gentlemen were introduced by the governors but those who had his sanction and ap- proval. This continued to be adhered to from the admission of the patients in the new establishment to 1824. this year, when he had entered into his fiftieth year at the Institution, the go- vernors requested Dr. Kerr to sit for his portrait, which was painted by Mr. Phillips, R. A. and afterwards engraved by Mr. Sayer. He was a zealous friend to the King and Church Esta- blishment. Indefatigable in the early commencement of the war, 1793-4, he raised an entire regiment, called the Northamptonshire Fencibles, for the ser- vice of government, and obtained the co- lonelcy for his son, now Major-general Kerr. He also raised a troop of North- amptonshire Volunteer Cavalry, of which he was Captain-commandant till 1823, when they were disembodied. He was firmly attached to the borough of Northampton, and was at all times zealous in the public welfare.
The central situation of Leamington Spa, and the very high opinion he en-
tertained of the beneficial effects of those waters, induced him to become a warm patron in promoting the interest of the inhabitants; and the magnificence of the place owes its fame chiefly to the recommendation of the venerable Dr. Kerr, and the public spirit of others. On the 10th of September his remains were interred in a vault within St. Se- pulchre's church, attended by upwards of forty governors of the Infirmary, who all sympathized in the loss of their revered friend.-Gentleman's Magazine.
LAMB, Sir James Bland, Bart. D. C.L. This gentleman, when known by the name of Burges, greatly distin- guished himself in politics and litera-
He was the only son of George Burges, Esq. a military officer, and afterwards comptroller-general of the customs in North Britain, by the ho- nourable Anne Wichnoure Somerville, only daughter of James, tenth Lord So- merville, and was born at Gibraltar, June 8, 1752. He was about seven years under the tuition of the Rev. Dr. Somerville, author of "The History of the Reign of Queen Anne, &c." during which time he attended for the space of two years the University of Edinburgh. He was then placed at Westminster school, where he continued till Christ- mas 1769, when he was removed to University college, Oxford, and placed under the tuition of Dr. Scott (now Lord Stowell). Having left the Uni- versity in 1773, he made the tour of France, Italy, Switzerland, and part of Germany. On his return he attended the courts in Westminster-hall; and in Easter Term, 1777, was called to the bar by the society of Lincoln's Inn.
On the 19th of June that year, he married the honourable Elizabeth Noel, second daughter of Edward Viscount Wentworth, who died in 1779, without issue. In 1778 he published "Heroic Epistles from Serjeant Bradshaw in the Shades, to John Dunning, Esq." De- cember 16, 1780, he married, 2dly, Anne, third daughter of Lieutenant- Colonel Lewis Charles Montelieu, Ba- ron of St. Hypolite; by whom (who died October 17, 1810) he had issue ten children. In 1783 appeared his "Considerations on the Law of Insol- vency," 8vo; and a "Letter to the Earl
of Effingham on his lately proposed Act of Insolvency," 8vo.
These were works of acknowledged merit and authority. He was, however, induced to relinquish the profession of law. In very early life he had formed a close intimacy with Mr. Pitt and the late Duke of Leeds, who, being anxious to attach to their party one so highly talented, prevailed upon him to embark in political affairs.
In 1787 he was returned M. P. for Helston in Cornwall, and in 1790 re- chosen. In August 1789 he was ap- pointed one of the under secretaries of state for the foreign department. In the course of that year, Mr. Burges published an Address to the Country Gentlemen of England and Wales, on County Courts," 8vo. ; and in 1790, "Letters on the Spanish Aggression at Nootka," 8vo. published under the sig- nature of Verus. He also privately printed a "Narrative of the Negocia- tions between France and Spain in 1790." In 1794, Mr. Burges, Evan Nepean, and Stephen Cotterell, Esqrs. were appointed Joint Commissioners of the Privy Seal.
Mr. Burges and another under sec- retary of state, of congenial talents and attachment to the British constitution, not mere servility to the government of the time, were the founders of "The Sun" newspaper, under the sanction of Mr. Pitt. Among the effusions of wit, humour, and satire with which he en- livened the columns of that newspaper in its early days, were a series of verses entitled The Casuist, in which he pour- trayed, with poetical spirit and charac- teristic truth, the chief members of the Opposition at that period; and several admirable tales, among which was The Bishop's Wig. Of a graver cast were a series of letters under the signature of Alfred, in which he took a comprehen- sive view of the several states, political objects, and relative interests of all Eu- ropean governments. These letters he collected and published in 1792, in one 8vo. volume, which contains such solid matter as may be useful to statesmen at all periods.
On resigning his office of under se- cretary of state, he was created, October 31, 1795, a Baronet, of Burville, Berks; and was also appointed for life Knight Marshal of the King's house- hold.
Having now retired from all political duties, he devoted himself entirely to
literary pursuits. In 1796 he published a much-approved poem, entitled "The Birth and Triumph of Love," 4to. The plan was taken from a series of plates, "The Birth and Triumph of Cupid," published by Mr. P. W. Tompkins, in Bond Street; the beautiful designs of which originated from the Princess Elizabeth. A copy of this was sold at his sale, with a complimentary letter and a manuscript Latin poem on Love by Dr. Vincent.
During 1799 and 1800, Sir James was engaged in composing and printing an heroic poem in 18 books, celebrating the character and achievements of Rich- ard the First. Whilst it was passing through the press, he sent copies to many of his poetical friends, for their opinion on its merits. They were ac- companied by the following note:
"Sir James Burges takes the liberty of requesting that, as this is merely a private impression of a very few copies, for the sole purpose of obtaining a can- did criticism of the work, it may not be shewn to any one. In this confidence, he has the honour to send it to Mr. The remainder is printing, and will be forwarded as soon as possible.
"Dartmouth Street, Jan. 25, 1800." At the sale of Sir James Lamb's libra- ry, three of these copies, each containing the above note, were sold; one "with remarks and corrections by J. Anstey ;" another with very discouraging "re- marks, corrections, and general observ- ations throughout, by Mr. Boscawen;" and the third with particularly flattering "remarks throughout, and an auto- graph letter, by Richard Cumberland." A fourth copy followed, "collated by Sir J. B. Burges, with Cumberland, Sotheby, Fitz-gerald, Pye, Anstey, Boscawen, and Archd. Nares; manu- script letter ¶ Mr. Boscawen's in- serted." The poem was finally pub- lished in 2 vols., 8vo., 1801. A few years after he produced, in conjunction with Mr. Cumberland, a sacred poem, entitled "The Exodiad," which is characterised by a poetical as well as a pious fervour. The first part appeared in 1807, the second in 1808, 4to. His play of "Riches, or the Wife and Brother," founded on Massinger's "City Madam," and acted at the Ly
* By Mr. Southgate, Jan. 20, and two following days.
ceum Theatre by the Drury Lane Com- pany, was published in 8vo. in 1810; and to him has been ascribed the Comic Opera of "Tricks upon Travellers," never printed. The Romance of "The Dragon Knight" was undoubtedly his. All were marked by taste, judgment, learning, and imagination.
Sir James the third time entered the matrimonial state, by marrying, Sept. 8. 1812, Lady Margaret, daughter of James, 5th Earl of Balcarras, and re- lict of Alexander Fordyce, Esq. By her, (who also died before him, Decem- ber 1, 1814), he had no issue.
In 1821, by royal sign manual, he was permitted to assume the name of Lamb only, and bear the arms of Lamb quartered with those of Burges. In the latter part of his life Sir James de- voted his talents to theological writings, and in 1819 he published in quarto, "Reasons for a new Translation of the Bible."
Sir James was tall in stature, and handsome in person. His manners displayed dignity without pride. He was conscious of his own talents and attainments, but always ready to respect those of others. In the private relations of life he was kind, affectionate, and hospitable; an admirer of music, and a performer. It is singular that, even when in public life, no pen was ever employed personally against him. His own pen was never instigated by per- sonal pique, but simply inspired by an ardent desire to aid the general welfare. Gentleman's Magazine.
LEMON, Sir William, Bart. D. C. L. M. P. December 18, 1824, at his seat, Carclew, one of the most beautiful man.. sions in Cornwall, which county he had represented in twelve successive Par- liaments, during a period of half a cen- tury, and at the time of his death was Father of the House of Commons.
The family of Lemon is of some an- tiquity in Cornwall. Sir William's grandfather brought considerable wealth into it by his own industry. He en gaged in several profitable speculations in mines; and he wisely laid out the product of the bowels of the earth in the purchase of many fair acres on its surface. Carclew became his property in 1749. The Rev. Mr. Polwhele, in his "Cornwall" (iv. 145.), has done justice to the merits of this amiable gentleman; who died in 1760 at Truro. He had one son, William, who died long before his father; leaving issue by
Anne, daughter of John Williams, Esq. of Carnanton, the subject of this me- moir, another son, and two daughters. Sir William Lemon was born in 1748. He was first elected to Parliament in 1769, for the borough of Penrhyn. In 1772 he vacated his seat by accept- ing the Stewardship of the Manor of East Hendred, in order to stand can. didate for the county of Cornwall; but losing the election, he was re-chosen for Penrhyn. In 1774 he was returned for the county, which he continued to represent ever after. He generally sided with the Opposition. He was created a Baronet, May 3. 1774. In 1803 he was chosen Colonel of the Royal Cornwall Militia.
Sir William Lemon married Jane, eldest daughter of James Buller, of Morval, Cornwall, Esq. (by Jane, daughter of Allen first Earl Bathurst), through whom he acquired great in- fluence. By her he had issue twelve children, the tenth of whom, Charles, who has been Member for Penrhyn, succeeds to the title and estates.
Mr. Polwhele (iv. 112.) gives the following character of this venerable Cornish representative :
"Sir William Lemon has passed through perilous times, such as the an- tagonist of Sir Robert Walpole never saw; and with a power possessed by few, he has been able not only to re- concile contending parties, but to con- ciliate to himself their esteem and affec- tion. In him we justly admire the old country gentleman, faithful to his King without servility, - attached to the people without democracy. Whilst many, fearful of incurring the suspicion of republicanism, abandoned the cause of liberty, Sir William stood firm in the ranks of independence, and had even the resolution to express his dissent from the Minister at that unheard-of moment, when opposition to Adminis- tration was considered as synonymous with disaffection from Government. Such was the conduct resulting from a strong mind, a sagacity in judging of the probable issue of things, and in penetrating the views of men, and from a conscious feeling of integrity. Open and unaffected, however, as he always was, there were none who could mis- take his principles: candid, courteous, and benevolent-there were none who could do otherwise than applaud them. It is to this undissembling spirit, this urbanity of manners, and suavity of
disposition, united with that intrepidity, we are to ascribe his success in pleasing all, though he flattered no man's pre- judices, and did homage to no man's opinions. That Cornwall cannot boast of others resembling Sir William Le- mon, I would by no means insinuate. Without such characters we could never, after so long a struggle with difficulties, in history unexampled, have attained our present height of prosperity and glory."
Sir William made several additions to the family estates in the county of Cornwall. In 1768 he purchased the manor of Fenton, or Venton-Vedna, in the parish of Sithney, of Sir Edward Dering, Bart. and others the repre- sentatives of the Lowers. In 1786 he purchased of the Trefusis family the manor of Trythance. In 1792 he pur- chased the manor of Ardevro, or Ardevora, in the parish of Filley, of Sir James Laroche, Bart. one of the devisees of the last Earl of Radnor. He also purchased the manor of Res- tronguel in the same parish as Carclew, of the late Lord Clinton.
His brother, Lieutenant-Colonel John Lemon, who represented Truro, &c., in several Parliaments, died in April 1814.-Gentleman's Magazine.
LENS, John, Esq. M. A.; His Majesty's Ancient Serjeart at Law; August 6; at Ryde, in the Isle of Wight; in the 69th year of his age.
Mr. Serjeant Lens was born Jan. 2, 1756; he was a native of Norwich, and may be justly ranked amongst the most distinguished of its citizens. He was the son of Mr. John Lens, an eminent Land Steward, and was edu- cated at Norwich; during which time he nearly lost his life whilst bathing at Heigham, but was rescued from a pre- mature death by the intrepidity and exertions of a schoolfelow. After he left Norwich school, he was placed for some time under the tuition of the Rev. John Peele; from whom he went to Eton. Thence he proceeded to St. John's College, Cambridge; where he took a degree in 1779 as Fourth Wrangler (the three before him being Jones, late Tutor of Trinity; Marsh, the present Bishop of Peterborough ; and Christian, late Chief Justice of Ely) and Senior Medallist. He after- wards became one of the standing Counsel to the University, and a Fel- low of Downing College; and so highly was he esteemed there, that no doubt can be entertained, if he had
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