Chelsea, in the Olden & Present TimesBryan, George
History
Chelsea, in the Olden & Present Times
Bryan, George
Chelsea (London, England) -- History
This beautiful production of the chisel of Chantrey, which is placed in
the north gallery, represents two soldiers lamenting the death of their
heroic commander, whose portrait is on a medallion surrounded with flags,
with the Imperial eagle of France underneath; the letter “N.” is on the
top of the pillar which supports the eagle. On the pedestal which
supports the sarcophagus is the word “VITTORIA,” encircled with a
laurelled crown; the sarcophagus is ornamented with a guilloche moulding.
Chastity of design and delicacy of execution are the special
characteristics of this admirable specimen of art. There is another
monument to the memory of this gallant officer, erected at the public
expense, in St. Paul’s Cathedral, and also a third in the Cathedral of
Glasgow.
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During the battle Colonel Cadogan had been detached to an important
position; and when it was discovered that he had been mortally wounded,
it was proposed to take him off the field. “No,” said he, “my death is
now certain, and very near; suffer me to conclude my life with the
pleasure of seeing the continuation of our triumph; carry me to an
height, from whence I can observe it.” He was carried to one, when his
back was placed against a tree, and there he expired, after expressing
his gratitude to those around him.
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In a vault near this spot lies the remains of the Right Hon. Charles
Henry Cadogan, Earl Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea, in the county of
Middlesex, Baron Cadogan, of Oakley, in the county of Buckingham. Born
17th Nov. 1749, and died on the 23rd Dec. 1832.
Honoria Louisa Countess Cadogan, died September 12, 1845, aged 58.
Sophia Lucy Cadogan, wife of Lieut.-Col. Hon. Geo. Cadogan, Grenadier
Guards. Born March 5, 1812; died Jan. 26, 1852.
Sacred to the Memory of
Admiral the Right Honourable George Earl Cadogan,
Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath,
Knight of the Imperial Order of Maria Theresa, of Austria.
Born May 5, 1783: died Sept. 15, 1864.
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There are inscriptions on marble tablets to the memory of the following
respected parishioners, amongst some others:—
General Wilford, who resided for many years at Ranelagh, departed
this life in 1822, aged 69.
Mr. William Terwin, died Feb. 24, 1826, in the 74th year of his age.
Also, his brother, Mr. John Terwin, died Jan. 8, 1827, in his 69th
year.
Joseph How, Esq., of Swan Walk, Paradise Row, (Queen’s Road West,)
died in 1825, aged 72. He was much respected.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, widow of T. Smith, Esq., of No. 1, Manor
Terrace (now No. 167, King’s Road), who, by will, in 1828, bequeathed
£500 three per cent. consols, to be expended annually as specified
therein.
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