The Gentleman''s Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, Vol. 97: From January to June, 1827; Part the First (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, Vol. 97: From January to June, 1827; Part the First

Btooaarav has always formed a distinguishing feature ofthe Gentle man's Nagatino; and in this First Part of our Ninety-seventh Volume we have devoted a considerable portion of our pages to the Obituary. The most prominent character is the late illustrious and lamented Duke oork - theeealousandnoble-mindeddefenderofthel'rotestant Church, the uncctnprcmising opponent ofpopery. His losswill loogbelmentedbyeveryfriendofthe.estahlishment,andhismemory will remain embalmed inthegratefiilrecollectionsofanadmiringpeo. Plea - W has to lament the loss of a Mitford, a Kitchiner, an Evans, and Sciencewill long deplore the ab man. Whose talents and services to the community, individually, our Biographer hm thithfully recorded. The memoir of Joseph Cra dock, eat]. (the associated Johnson, Garrick, Goldsmith, and other distinguished members of the celebrated Literary Club,) occupies an ampleapaceinoiirpagemandwill beperuaed with feelingsof interest by all the mam or am particular on in which he flourished. Amongst the gallani sons ofdeparted worth'are the names of Hastings, Stewart, Twist, and Markham - the relation of whose manly virtues and heruicdeeds will be read with the moat livelyemotions bythelatest posterity-many individuals, distinguished for talentand private worth, connected with the Church, the Law, or other respectable situations in life, have likewise received that tribute from our Biographer's pen which their respective merits demanded - As the Gentleman's Ma. Gazine has always maintained an acknowledged superiority me; all cotemporary Publications in biographical literature, it has been, and always will be, our principal aim not only to preserve but to increase its reputation in this important department. For this purpose we shall always thankfully receive, from our numerous friends and correspond ents, every species of information relative to distinguished deceased individuals.

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