Historical Description of Westminster Abbey, Its Monuments and CuriositiesAnonymous
History
Historical Description of Westminster Abbey, Its Monuments and Curiosities
Anonymous
Westminster Abbey
Bishop of BANGOR.--The figure of Religion is represented in a mournful
attitude, leaning on a rock, whereon is writ the inscription, holding in
her hand a cross; on the other side is represented an angel pointing to
the cross, as a source of consolation whereby we are saved--why weep? the
rock implies firmness of faith. A mitre, crozier, &c., are at the
bottom.--"Near this place are interred the remains of the Right Rev. John
Warren, D.D., Bishop of St. David's in 1779, and translated to the see of
Bangor in 1783. These episcopal stations he filled for more than twenty
years, with great ability and virtue. His charity, liberality, candour,
and benevolence, will long be remembered; his eminent learning and
unwearied application rendered him highly serviceable to the laws, as well
as the religion of his country, towards which he was most sincerely
attached. He was son of Richard Warren, D.D., Rector of Cavendish, and
Archdeacon of Suffolk, and brother of Richard Warren, M.D., celebrated for
his knowledge and successful practice, and many years Physician in
Ordinary to his Majesty. He married Elizabeth Southwell, daughter of
Henry Southwell, Esq., of Wisbeach, Cambridgeshire, who, fully sensible of
his many distinguished virtues, has offered this grateful tribute to his
memory, with the most unfeigned sincerity and respect. He died Jan. 27,
1800, in the seventy-second year of his age."--_Westmacott, jun.,
sculptor._
Lord AUBREY BEAUCLERK.--This monument is ornamented with arms, trophies,
and naval ensigns; and in an oval niche, on a pyramid of dove-coloured
marble, is a beautiful bust of this young nobleman. On the pedestal is
this historical inscription:--"The Lord Aubrey Beauclerk was the youngest
son of Charles, Duke of St. Albans, by Diana, daughter of Aubrey de Vere,
Earl of Oxford. He went early to sea, and was made a commander in 1731. In
1740 he was sent upon that memorable expedition to Carthagena, under the
command of Admiral Vernon, in his Majesty's ship the Prince Frederick,
which, with three others, was ordered to cannonade the Castle Bocachica.
One of these being obliged to quit her station, the Prince Frederick was
exposed not only to the fire from the Castle, but to that of Fort St.
Joseph, and to two ships that guarded the mouth of the harbour, which he
sustained for many hours that day, and part of the next, with uncommon
intrepidity. As he was giving his command upon deck both his legs were
shot off; but such was his magnanimity, that he would not suffer his
wounds to be dressed till he had communicated his orders to his First
Lieutenant, which were--_To fight his ship to the last extremity_. Soon
after this he gave some directions about his private affairs, and then
resigned his soul, with the dignity of a hero and a Christian. Thus was he
taken off in the thirty-first year of his age; an illustrious commander of
superior fortitude and clemency, amiable in his person, steady in his
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