and experienced commander. At the battle of Vimiera he commanded the 2nd battalion of the 9th Foot. He was at Corunna under the unfortunate Moore, and, by his intrepid bravery at that sanguinary conflict, gained the high approba. tion of his superior in command.

In July, 1809, he embarked with the 9th, on the expedition to the Scheldt, then commanding the 1st battalion, and returned in September to England.

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In March following he was sent out to increase the force of the army in Portugal, where he continued in active service until the termination of the war, in 1814. He particularly distinguished himself at Busaco, where he had a horse shot under him, and also at Salamanca and Vittoria. July 1813, previous to the assault and capture of San Sebastian, he carried, with the 9th Foot, the fortified convent of San Bartholomew, in front of San Sebastian, thus gaining a position which contributed greatly to the advantage of the Allied Army. He subsequently took an active share in the battles of the Nive of the 9th, 10th, and 11th of December, and in these encounters he had another horse shot under him. During these services he was twice wounded and twice severely contused. In acknowledgment for his eminent services in the Peninsula, he received the decoration of a cross and three clasps. He was also nominated a Knight Commander of the Bath on the enlargement of the order Jan. 5, 1815, and allowed to accept the Portuguese order of the Tower and Sword on the 15th May following.

Having attained the rank of Colonel in 1814, he proceeded to Canada; but was recalled from North America, owing to the warlike aspect Europe had assumed by the return of Napoleon to France. He reached Ostend in August 1815, and immediately proceeded to join the Allied Army, occupying Paris. He was subsequently appointed Lieut.-Governor of Plymouth, and had the military command of the Western District, the duties of which he discharged for a period of eleven years. On the 31st May 1833 he was appointed to the Colonelcy of the 9th Regiment. He attained the rank of Major-General 19th July, 1821; and that of Lieut.-General 10th January 1837.

Sir John Cameron married in 1803 the eldest daughter of Henry Brock, esq. of Belmont, Guernsey, and niece to the first Lord de Saumarez.

MAJOR-GEN. SIR LEONARD GREENWELL.

Nov. 11. In Harley-street, Cavendishsquare, aged 63, Major-General Sir Leonard Greenwell, K. C.B., K.C.H.

This distinguished officer was the third

son of the late Joshua Greenwell, esq. of Kebblesworth, descended from the family of Greenwell, of Greenwellsford in Durham.

He entered the army 7th August 1801, as an Ensign in the 45th, and served with that regiment continuously up to the year 1827, embracing an era which will be ever prominent in the annals of British history, and including a course of brilliant military services, of which he carried five indelible marks with him to the grave. Sir Leonard became a Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1802; and Captain April 19, 1804. He accompanied the expedition to South America in 1806, under General Craufurd, and was wounded severely at the head of the light company, storming a battery at the assault on Buenos Ayres, in July, 1807. In August 1808 he landed with the 45th in Portugal, and served in the battles of Roleia, Vimeira, Talavera, and Busaco, and at the lines of Torres Vedras. In fact, except on two occasions, when he was hors de combat in consequence of wounds, he was in all the battles fought in the Peninsula. He attained the rank of Major in 1810, and that of Lieut.-Colonel in 1812.

On the retreat of Massena and the French army he commanded the 45th regiment in the pursuit; and at the head of that regiment was at Pombal, Fon d' Arouce and Sabugal, Fuentes d'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, siege of Badajos, in 1811 at its storm and capture; also at the battles of Salamanca, Pyrenees, Nivelle, and in the engagements in front of Bayonne, on the three days of December, 1813. He was also in command of the Light Infantry of the 3rd division, under Picton, at the battle of Orthes.

Sir Leonard was almost riddled with shot in one or other of the above affairs, but, notwithstanding, was almost miracu lously preserved to a considerable age. He was shot through the neck, body, and right arm; a musket ball was lodged in the left arm, and he received a shot in the left leg. His services were acknowledged by a medal and two clasps.

In 1819 he accompanied his regiment to Ceylon, and after a service of six years there, the climate worked such an effect on his shattered constitution, as to compel him to return home for the benefit of his health. He attained the rank of Colonel in 1825, and in 1827 retired on halfpay, and left a regiment in which his youth, his health, strength, and best energies had been devoted, and in which he was truly and justly beloved.

In 1831 he was appointed Commandant at Chatham, where he re-formed the garrison, and founded a system which has

raised it to its present high state of order and discipline. He vacated that command on his promotion to the rank of MajorGeneral, Jan. 10, 1837.

Sir Leonard Greenwell purchased all his commissions except one. He served as aide-de-camp to their Majesties George IV., William IV., and Victoria. He was nominated a Knight Commander of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order in 1832, and a Knight Commander of the Bath in 1838, and was appointed one of the officers receiving rewards for distinguished services. He died without a regiment.

COLONEL SIR C. W. DANCE, K.H. Nov. 13. After a protracted illness, at Barr House, near Taunton, aged 58, Col. Sir Charles Webb Dance, K.H.

Sir Charles was the youngest and only surviving son of the late Mr. George Dance, Royal Academician, architect to the city of London, by Miss Gurnell, daughter of Thomas Gurnell, esq. In Sept. 1804 the deceased entered the army as Ensign. He served under the Duke of Wellington in Portugal and Spain, and afterwards in France and Belgium. He distinguished himself by his gallantry at the battle of Talavera, and was slightly wounded at Waterloo. On his return to England in 1816 he was appointed Major and Lieut.-Col. of the 2nd Life Guards. During Earl Whitworth's government in Ireland he was Aide-de-camp to his Excellency. He held the silver stick at the coronation of George IV. and was knighted on that occasion, July 25, 1821. In 1836 the late King bestowed upon him the Guelphic Order. He retired on half pay in Aug. 1822. His commissions were dated as follows:-Ensign 7th Sept. 1804; Lieutenant 5th Sept. 1807; Captain 9th April, 1807; Major 20th June, 1816; Lieut.-Colonel 27th March, 1817; and Colonel 10th Jan. 1837.

Sir Charles Dance married, in 1816, the youngest daughter of Allen Cooper, esq.

SIR S. G. HIGGINS, K. C.H.

Oct. 14. In Chapel-street, Grosvenorplace, in his 70th year, Sir Samuel Gordon Higgins, K.C.H. Equerry to H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester.

He was the second son of James Lewis Higgins, esq. of Queen's County, Ireland, and at an early age entered the 18th Dragoons. He served with that regiment in Jamaica and St. Domingo from 1795 to 1798. In the succeeding year he served in the campaign in Holland. On quitting the 18th Dragoons he entered the 3rd Regiment of Scots Fusilier

Guards, and remained in that corps until 1825, when he obtained the brevet rank of Colonel. He retired from the army in the year ensuing. The deceased was for nearly thirty-five years Equerry to his Royal Highness the late Duke of Gloucester, at whose demise William IV. conferred the honour of knighthood upon him. Since the death of the Royal Duke Sir Samuel has filled the appointment of Equerry, and till the appointment of the Hon. Captain Liddell, that of Comptroller of the Duchess of Glouces ter's household.

THE DEAN OF LIMERICK.

Nov. 3. At his residence, near Rathangan, co. Kildare, in his 85th year, the Very Rev. Arthur John Preston, D.D., Dean of Limerick.

He was previously a Canon of Kildare, and was promoted to the deanery of Limerick, and installed at that cathedral on the 17th Aug. 1809. He filled that sacred office 35 years, residing at the deanery house, in the city of Limerick, and regularly assisting at divine service in the cathedral, until advanced age and ill health obliged him to seek his native air at Rathangan. The Dean was twice married: first on the 26th May, 1794, to the Hon. Araminta Anne Beresford, second daughter of the Most Rev. William Lord Archbishop of Tuam, and the first Baron Decies; and secondly, after her death, which occurred Sept. 26, 1816, to Isabella, third daughter of the late Rev. John Shepherd, of Kent, and sister to the Rev. Thomas Shepherd, Vicar of Wellington, Herefordshire, Capt. Shepherd, R.N. and Capt. Shepherd, R. Art. He has left by his first wife two sons, the Rev. Arthur John Preston, Rector of Kilmeague, and Capt. W. Preston, 45th Regt.; by his second wife, (who survives him,) one dau. who was married on the 3d. of October last, to James Fitzgerald Massy, esq. eldest son of James Fitzgerald Massy, esq. of Cloghnarold, co. Limerick. The remains of the late Dean were interred in the family vault, at Kilmessin church, near the Hill of Tara.

Dean Preston was an enlightened minister of the Church, faithful, consistent, and honourable in all transactions, lay or clerical. He was esteemed in private life, and a liberal patron of local charities and public institutions in Limerick.

Sheffield, where she was born in 1770. Her father dying whilst she was very young, and her mother marrying again soon after, little "Barbara" was taken under the fostering care of an aunt, who brought her up, and every year grew more attached to her young charge, in whom she discerned the promise of the talents that distinguished her in after-life.

It may as well be noticed here, as such matters are generally inquired after with interest, that the subject of our memoir, although not strikingly handsome, was prepossessing in appearance, from the beauty of her complexion, and the symmetry of her figure.

At the age of twenty-six she married Mr. T. Bradshawe Hoole, a young man of great worth and promise, connected with an important mercantile house in Sheffield, in which he was eminently useful for his general steadiness, aptness for business, and proficiency in the Spanish language.

For two years Mrs. Hoole enjoyed the blessings of domestic happiness; but a melancholy change soon after overshadowed her career. Her first-born child was laid in the grave, and the dear and devoted husband being seized with rapid consumption, followed soon after, leaving his widow, at the age of twenty-eight, with an infant son of only four months old. Nor was this the full extent of her trials; for the house in which her husband had been concerned was considerably affected by the political events which at that time disturbed Spain and Holland; added to which, one of her trustees became a bankrupt, and defrauded her of her property.

This combination of misfortunes determined her to attempt the publication of a volume of Poems, in the composition of which she had indulged herself as an amusement. Beloved and admired for her exemplary and amiable demeanour, and universally sympathised with for her great and interesting troubles, she drew to her assistance the hearts and hands of the good people of Sheffield, who showed that they had a disposition to "visit the widow and the fatherless in their affliction." Before the book passed through the press nearly two thousand copies were engaged, and the volume ap. peared with a list of subscribers occupying upwards of forty pages, an event (for a first publication) unequalled, we should imagine, in the annals of literary history. This was in 1805, and therefore at her death she had completed the fortieth year of her authorship. With the proceeds of this publication she was enabled to establish herself in a school at Harrowgate,

where from time to time she produced other small works, principally in prose, which were very popular and much admired in the neighbourhood. One of them, "The Clergyman's Widow," has since gone through several editions in London, consisting altogether of 17,000 copies.

Ten years had elapsed since the death of her husband, when she attracted the attention of Mr. Thomas C. Hofland; and the natural romance of her disposition was too soon captivated with the dashing and gallant bearing of the young artist, who, like herself, had an enthusiastic bent towards the allurements of taste and imagination. The unprovided means,— the more than doubtful prospects,—were to her no discouragement to love; for, throughout life she had an irresis ible yearning towards those who were struggling adversely with fortune; and the wants of others excited in her heart both sympathy and affection. In opposition to the wishes and opinions of her family and friends, she married Mr Hofland, and removed to London the following year. She now pursued writing with industrious zeal, and in the course of 1812 published five different works. It is remarkable that the first one that she wrote after her removal to London, viz. " The Daughter in Law," was so much admired by her Majesty Queen Charlotte, that she signified her Royal permission that some future work of Mrs. Hofland's might be dedicated to her, which privilege was exercised in the following year in behalf of a novel in 4 vols. entitled " Emily." Another of the stories that she published in the same year was that most celebrated and popular of her works, "The Son of a Genius ;" which has been translated into several of the continental languages, and met with an almost unprecedented circulation in the United States. It has ever been a great favourite with the young, for whose improvement it was particularly designed; and has repeatedly called forth the warmest eulogiums from the wise and good, amongst which may be quoted the testimony of Mr. and Miss Edgeworth, who declared that no book had effected so much good in Ireland, as it was particularly suited to correct the improvident character of the Irish.

From this time to the month of her death it might truly be said that she never discontinued writing-her powers of invention seemed unbounded; and, although the large majority of her books were designed for youth, and consequently of small compass, yet the immense mass that proceeded from her pen was surpris.

ing; for, in addition to the works that bore her name, she was a constant contributor to magazines and annuals, either anonymously or under assumed titles. Those who knew her intimately were the more astonished at her powers of composition, as they saw how actively and constantly she attended to every domestic duty; and how zealously and usefully she exerted herself to relieve the wants and distresses of others. To no one could the following lines be more appropriately applied :

He prayeth best who loveth best, All things both great and small; For the dear God that loveth us, He made and loveth all.-Coleridge. She was all love, and the doing good to others was the engrossing object of her heart. Deeply distressing is it to know that such goodness was not appreciated where it was most exercised; and that this amiable Christian was doomed to suffer the keenest torments and indignities, resulting from the follies and passions of those who ought in duty most to have blessed and cherished her. In most of her stories on the moral endowments, such as Energy," "Self-denial," “Patience,” &c. (particularly in the last,) are to be traced evident descriptions of these trials; but in most cases the fiction falls short of the reality-the romance was less unnatural than the truth.

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Often, very often, have the wonder and pity of kind hearts been excited when they beheld that amiable and admirable woman, endowed with such great natural talents, with the most active and exemplary domestic habits, and the most pleasing and interesting powers of social conversation-disregarded, despised, and

abused.

She deeply suffered, but as freely forgave; and, to the day of her death, excused, loved, and blessed those who had most wronged her.

We do not willingly allude to these matters; but, in taking a review of the life and character of this excellent woman, we feel we should be doing her injustice were we to omit speaking of those trials which most strongly proved the depth and power of her goodness.

The best evidence of Mrs. Hofland's claims as an authoress will perhaps be shewn in the fact that about seventy works have proceeded from her pen; of which in this country alone an aggregate amount of nearly 300,000 copies have been sold! In addition to this is to be calculated the several translations into the

continental languages; and the immense numbers circulated in America, which can perhaps be imagined by the circumstance of 20,000 copies of the "Czarina" being printed and sold there upon its first appearance. When this immense circulation is considered in connexion with the fact that all her works were successfully devoted to improve the heart by pleasing and powerful lessons, we may form some idea of the debt of gratitude and esteem that is her due.

In addition to those already named, the following works by Mrs. Hofland may be particularly noticed: the novels of "Beatrice," "Says she to her Neighbour, What?" "Captives in India," and "The Unloved One;" and the tales of "Ellen the Teacher," "Merchant's Widow," "Adelaide, Humility," "Fortitude," "Decision," "Tales of the Priory," and "Tales of the Manor." She was also the writer of a celebrated letter that appeared during the unhappy differences between George IV. and Queen Caroline, entitled "A Letter of an Englishwoman," which it is believed suggested the still more celebrated" Letter from a Sovereign to his People." In 1818 was printed for presentation 100 copies in folio of a Descriptive Account of Whiteknights, a seat of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough," embellished with 23 engravings from pictures taken on the spot by Mr. Hofland. Mrs. Hofland wrote this work, which concluded with a very clever poem, remarkable for the same peculiar and striking imagery that distinguishes Spenser.

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We ought not to omit mentioning that her son by Mr. Hoole grew up worthy of his father and mother, was educated for the church, and became curate of St. Andrew's Holborn, in which office he died in March 1833, his death being ascribed principally to his great and zealous exertions in fulfilling his responsible duties. We need hardly add that to his mother he was a devoted and affectionate son.

Mr. Hofland having earned considerable reputation as a landscape-painter, died at Leamington on the 3rd of January, 1843; and a memoir of his life, written by his widow, (and originally communicated to "The Art Union,") will be found in our vol. XIX. p. 540. The interesting and aged subject of our history was not, however, left desolate. In a letter we have of hers, she says, "life has been stormy with me, but I trust my sun will set peacefully;" and so it did.' She engaged the affections of

kind neighbours with hearts akin to her own, and for the last two years of her life was cherished with every attention. Her loss will be severely felt by those neighbours, and a large circle of friends; for her great moral worth, happy temper, and interesting powers of anecdote and conversation rendered her esteemed in private society in the same degree as her literary productions had made her popular with the world. She was buried at Richmond on Nov. 16.

W. S. BOYD, Esq.

Aug. 13. At Surat, William Sprot Boyd, esq. Political Commissioner in Guzerat, and Resident at the Court of Baroda.

Mr. Boyd fell a victim to that which is said to kill more than half of the AngloIndians, "one year too long in India." He had for some time previous been unwell, and had stopped at Surat on his way down to Bombay. Had he lived, it was his intention to have proceeded to England.

Mr. Boyd was the eldest son of Edward Boyd, esq. of Merton Hall, Wigtonshire. His intellectual powers were of a superior order, and his acquirements very extensive. He was well read, and intimately acquainted with the political state of India; and his knowledge of the habits and customs of the natives generally was so excellent, and frequently brought to bear with such facility and effect, that it surpasses description. In his public character he was prompt and decisive; in whatever capacity he was serving the government, whether as collector, commissioner, secretary, or resident, he was beloved by all his inferiors, and the name of Boyd was never spoken of by them but with respect and admiration. In his private character he was frank, upright, and full of honourable feeling; generous, affable, and unostentatious, he was universally esteemed by all who had the honour of his acquaintance. He was appointed Assistant to the Chief Secretary and to the Sub-Treasurer 9th June and 21st July, 1819; acting under the Commissioner in the Deccan 1st June, 1820; Second Assistant to the Collector and Magistrate of Ahmednuggur 21st Feb. 1822; First Assistant to the Collector and Magistrate of Ahmednuggur, 29th Oct. 1827; Officiating Collector and Magistrate in the Northern Conkan 20th 1829; Collector and Magistrate of Candeish 15th Feb. 1830; Collector and Magistrate of Belgaum 24th July, 1838; Acting Secretary to Government in the

Persian Department, 25th April, 1839; Political Commissioner in Guzerat and Resident at Baroda, 29th June, 1840.

WILLIAM MILLER, ESQ.

Oct. 25. At Dennington, near Woodbridge, the residence of his son, the Rev. Stanley Miller, aged 76, William Miller, Esq.

He was the son of Mr. Thomas Miller, bookseller, of Bungay, in Suffolk, who died July 25, 1804, and of whom an account and character appear in Nichols's Literary Anecdotes, III. 681, VIII. 471. There is a good portrait of him engraved by E. Scriven, from a miniature by Edridge.

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Mr. W. Miller was born at Bungay, on Lady Day, 1769. When a youth he was fond of drawing, which his father much encouraged. In his 17th year some of his performances were sent to a relation in town, who showed them to Sir Joshua Reynolds, who advised the youth to come up to town, and promised to place him as a student at the Academy. father brought the son to town in 1787, with a view to introduce him to Sir Joshua; but the first evening after his arrival, a consultation of friends was held; the Arts were discarded; trade was determined on; a situation in Hookham's house presented itself, which was accepted, and the President of the Royal Academy never heard more either of young Miller or his drawings.

In 1790, Mr. Miller commenced business on his own account in Bond Street, where the first publication which he put forth was Dr. Miller's (his uncle) "Psalms of David, with music, and adapted for the Sunday service." this work there was a list of more than

5000 subscribers.

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In Bond Street he pursued his publishing career by a series of successful works under the titles of "Costumes of China, Russia, Hindostan," &c. in large 4to. Howlett's" Views of Lincolnshire," "Stoddart's Remarks upon Scotland, &c. Forster's edition of the "Arabian Nights' Entertainments," &c.

In 1804, Mr. Miller removed to a larger house in Albemarle Street, where he continued till his retirement from business in 1812, when he was succeeded by the late Mr. John Murray. During this period he was one of the most popular publishers in London. Works of equal extent, utility, and magnificence were hailed and encouraged by the fostering patronage of the public voice. He took shares in the popular poems of Sir