We cannot say that the Latin compositions of this sort in Westminster Abbey are much to our taste. One however, we cannot pass over—that to the memory of Goldsmith, by Dr. Johnson—a scholar-like production, dictated by affection, and full of grace and tenderness. In the delineation of the personal and literary character of his friend, we recognize all the grander traits of the honest giant’s loving heart and powerful pen. Nothing can be in better taste than his commendation of Goldsmith’s genius: Affectuum _potens et lenis Dominator_; Ingenio sublimis—vividus, versatilis, Oratione grandis, nitidus, venustus— Of the English epitaphs, one of the most remarkable for elegance and simplicity is that on Purcell, the composer, reputed, on the authority of Malone, to be by Dryden, It certainly is not unworthy of his pen: Here lyes HENRY PURCELL, Esq. Who left this life, And is gone to that blessed place Where only his Harmony Can be exceeded. Obiit 21 die Novembris Anno Ætatis suæ 37 Annoque Domini 1695. Among more modern inscriptions, those on the great engineers, Watt and Telford, are particularly worthy of notice. The former is from the pen of Lord Brougham: Not to perpetuate a name, Which must endure while the peaceful arts flourish, But to show That mankind have learned to know those Who best deserve their gratitude, The King, His ministers, and many of the nobles And commoners of the realm Raised this monument to JAMES WATT, Who, directing the force of an original genius, Early exercised in philosophic research, To the improvement of the Steam Engine, Enlarged the resources of his country, Increased the power of man, And rose to eminent place Among the most illustrious followers of science, And the real benefactors of the world. The inscription on Telford’s monument is equally chaste and beautiful. It presents this noble summary of his life and character: The orphan son of a shepherd, self-educated, He raised himself, By his extraordinary talents and integrity, From the humble condition of an operative mason, And became one of the Most eminent Civil Engineers of the age. This marble has been erected near the spot Where his remains are deposited, By the friends who revered his virtues, But his noblest monuments are to be found amongst The great public works of his country.