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" sence of mind, that no danger ever discomposed him. Esteemed and favoured
" by his king, beloved and honoured by his country, he died May 24, 1743,
" aged seventy-seven."
(237) . Admiral Vernon.-The blank on the other side of the great door of
the north transept is occupied by this monument, which, with that of Sir Charles
Wager, produce, from their regularity, a very pleasing effect, that has, unfor-
tunately, been so little considered in the monumental arrangements of this
church. On a pedestal, resting on a large basement, is a bust of this brave
officer; over which the figure of Fame suspends a crown of laurel. Detached
pieces of armour and naval trophies lie at her feet. It is the work of Rysbrac.
" As a memorial of his own gratitude, and of the virtues of his benefactor,
" this monument was erected by his nephew, Francis Lord Orwell, in the year
" 1763, sacred to the memory of Edward Vernon, Admiral of the White
u Squadron of the British Fleet. He was the second son of James Vernon, who
** was secretary of state to King William III. and whose abilities and integrity
" were equally conspicuous. In his youth, he served under the Admirals Shovell
" and Rooke. By their example he learned to conquer; by his own merit he
" rose to command. In the war with Spain, 1739, he took the fort of Porto
" Bello with six ships, a force which was thought unequal to the attempt. P'or
" this he received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament. He subdued Chagre;
" and, at Carthagena, conquered, as far as naval force could carry victory.
" After these services he retired, without place or title, from the exercise of public,
" to the enjoyment of private virtue."
(238) . John Holles, Duke of Newcastle.-This monument is a splendid
and beautiful pile of architecture of the composite order. The basement, columns,
and pediments are finely proportioned, and the marble of which they are com-
posed richly variegated. It was designed by Gibbs; but the figures in statuary
marble, by Bird, are of inferior execution. The statue of the duke, in armour,
" sence of mind, that no danger ever discomposed him. Esteemed and favoured
" by his king, beloved and honoured by his country, he died May 24, 1743,
" aged seventy-seven."
(237) . Admiral Vernon.-The blank on the other side of the great door of
the north transept is occupied by this monument, which, with that of Sir Charles
Wager, produce, from their regularity, a very pleasing effect, that has, unfor-
tunately, been so little considered in the monumental arrangements of this
church. On a pedestal, resting on a large basement, is a bust of this brave
officer; over which the figure of Fame suspends a crown of laurel. Detached
pieces of armour and naval trophies lie at her feet. It is the work of Rysbrac.
" As a memorial of his own gratitude, and of the virtues of his benefactor,
" this monument was erected by his nephew, Francis Lord Orwell, in the year
" 1763, sacred to the memory of Edward Vernon, Admiral of the White
u Squadron of the British Fleet. He was the second son of James Vernon, who
** was secretary of state to King William III. and whose abilities and integrity
" were equally conspicuous. In his youth, he served under the Admirals Shovell
" and Rooke. By their example he learned to conquer; by his own merit he
" rose to command. In the war with Spain, 1739, he took the fort of Porto
" Bello with six ships, a force which was thought unequal to the attempt. P'or
" this he received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament. He subdued Chagre;
" and, at Carthagena, conquered, as far as naval force could carry victory.
" After these services he retired, without place or title, from the exercise of public,
" to the enjoyment of private virtue."
(238) . John Holles, Duke of Newcastle.-This monument is a splendid
and beautiful pile of architecture of the composite order. The basement, columns,
and pediments are finely proportioned, and the marble of which they are com-
posed richly variegated. It was designed by Gibbs; but the figures in statuary
marble, by Bird, are of inferior execution. The statue of the duke, in armour,