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To the Memory of Robert Ross Young, 3d son of the late John Young, Esq. of Bellwood, who died 21st May 1823, aged 24 years.

To the Memory of Lieut. William Sargent, H. M. 44th Regt. who died 6th June 1823, aged 26.

To the Memory of Henry Middleton Sterndale, late of the H. C. Naval Service, died 3d June 1834, aged 39 years.

To the Memory of Jane Hay, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Sewell, Obit. 27th June 1834, aged 10 months 22 days.

Sacred to the Memory of Master J. F. Browne, son of R. Browne, Esq. died 2d of June 1834, aged 1 year, 3 months and 5 days.

Sacred to the Memory of James Barrett, late of Malden in Essex, who died June 2d, 1834, aged 34 years and 6 months.

Mrs. J. Benjamine, Obit. 27th July 1834,
Æt. 43 years, 6 months and 15 days.

To the Memory of Allan Robertson, Esq. who departed this life on the 9th December 1835, aged 32 years.

In Memory of

Charles C. Bolst,

3d son of Wm. Henry and Mary Bolst, Obiit 11 April 1834,

aged 6 years, 10 months and 27 days.

To the Memory of

Captain John Wilkinson Rowe,
of the 31st Regiment N. I.

who died on the 8th May 1834, Etatis 33.

Sacred to the Memory of
Captain Thomas Prinsep,
Bengal Engineers,

born on the 15th September 1800, killed by a fall from his horse 23d January 1830. This Tablet is added to record the fate

of a younger brother Augustus Prinsep, B. C. S. who was born 31st March 1803, and died at sea of a consumption 10th October 1830.

Sacred to the Memory of
Mr. Henry Chas. Jackson,

Obiit 12 March 1830, Ætat 16 years and 8 months.

In Memory of Mrs. Jane McKoy, who died July 3d 1830, aged 56 years. She was a kind and affectionate mother. This Monument is erected as a tribute of regard by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Kemp.

In Memory of John N. Bird, Son of Charles Bird, Esq. of Philadelphia, who departed this life May 19th, 1830, aged 23 years.

Sacred to the Memory of
Captain John Foote,

formerly Assistant Marine Surveyor to the Hon. East India Company, who departed this life 7 July 1835, ætatis 70.

Sacred to the Memory of Eliza Susannah, the only beloved child of Horatio and Eliza Jones, who departed this life 28 December 1829, aged 17 months and 2 days.

Sacred to buried love;

to the Memory of his beloved and deeply lamented wife Emma, this Monument is dedicated by her husband, William Graham, M. D. She died the 14 December 1829, aged 24 years.

In remembrance of Robert Bathurst, Esq. late a Senior Merchant in the service of the Honorable East India Company, and Collector of Customs at Mirzapore, who departed this transitory life on the 3d day of November 1821 in the 67th year of his age, most sincerely and generally lamented. Of this excellent and generous man, whose virtues were too conspicuous to be enumerated, on this humble tablet (the offering of undissembled affection and esteem) suffice it to say, that his humanity and integrity knew no bounds. That he possessed all those rare qualities which constitute the gentleman, the man of refinement, learning and taste; that he was ardent and unalterable in his friendship, and admired, honored and beloved by all who had the happiness of his aquaintance. This humble memorial is inscribed by one who was distinguished by Mr. Bathurst's friendship and confidence, and who feels it the highest consolation on so melancholy an occasion to record the virtues of a man to whom when alive, he is proud of saying, that his obligations were endless, and are not forgotten now that he is no more.

Erected by William Hussey Websterfield, 1824.

Sacred to the Memory of
Robert Patterson, M. D.

Surgeon Bengal Establishment, who departed this life at Calcutta on the 9th Dec. 1829, aged 45 years.

To the Memory of Jane Frances, the beloved child of Captain Warlow, Engineers, born 14th Dec. 1828, died 28th Dec. 1829.

Sacred to the Memory of Mr. James Jones, who departed this life

11th of November 1829, aged 18 years.

Sacred to the Memory of Charles Hugh Inglis, Esq. youngest son of the late Francis Inglis, Esq. H. C. Civil Service, Fort Marlborough Estt. born on the 18th August 1811, died on the 9th November 1830.

This sincere tribute of esteem and affection is inscribed by his brother and sisters.

Sacred to the Memory of Francis Inglis, Esq. eldest son of the late Francis Inglis, Esq. H. C. Civil Service, Fort Marlborough Estt. Born on the 20th July 1798, died with his family by the wreck off the Sand-heads of the ship in which they were coming to Calcutta, on the 17th June 1826. This sincere tribute of esteem and affection is inscribed by his brother and sisters.

Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Caroline Rodrigues, eldest daughter of the late Francis Inglis, Esq. H. C. Civil Service, Fort Marlborough Estt. born on the 31st May 1796, died on the 17th September 1829.

This sincere tribute of esteem and affection is inscribed by her brother and sisters.

Sacred to the Memory of John Fendall, Esq. member of the Supreme Council, Bengal, who departed this life November 10th, 1825, aged 63 years.

Here lyeth the remains of Captain John Daniels, of the Country Service, who died 21st of March 1824, aged 34 years.

Sacred to the Memory of Jane, wife of M. Cockburn,

Obit 12th January 1824, Etat 27 years and 2 months.

Also of her son Michael, Obit 18th July 1846, Etat 26 years, 11 months and 12 days.

Here lyeth the body of Mr. George Hornett, who departed this life at the age of 45 years, on the 14th January A. D. 1824, most deeply lamented by his family.

Sacred to the Memory of Colonel John Paton,

Commissary General of the Bengal army, Obiit 16th of February 1824, aged 63 years.

Sacred to the Memory of Louisa Georgiana, third daughter of Dr. R. M. M. Thomson, and Mary his wife, who died on the 8th October 1826, aged 1 year, 7 months and 23 days. "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God."

Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton, died 1st April 1824, aged 42 years, 3 months and 17 days.

Sacred to the Memory of John Bentley, Esq. who departed this transitory life on the 4th March 1824,

in the 67th year of his age.

This tablet has been placed by Mrs. Anne Bentley, as a tribute of affection

to the Memory of the deceased
John Bentley.

who was distinguished during his life for many eminent virtues and for an active and intelligent mind, ennobled by a truly warm, generous, social, and sincere heart, which rendered him esteemed and respected in an extensive circle of society where his loss is sincerely regretted.

Sacred to the Memory of Robert Alexander Bentley, the only son of John Bentley, Esq.

who departed this life on the 22d November 1825, at Kedgeree, where his remains have been interred and a Monument erected by his disconso

late mother Mrs. Anne Bentley, who as an additional tribute of maternal affectionate regard for his memory, has placed this Tablet on this, his father's, Monument.

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Sacred to the Memory of the late
James Mackintosh, Esq.
born at Tain, N. B. 4th Sept. 1802, died at
Calcutta 15th August 1829,

aged 26 years, 11 months and 11 days.

Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Rowe, who departed this life on the 11th of Sept. 1829, aged 55 years.

Sacred to the Memory of
Captain William Eastgate,

who departed this life on the 19th July 1829, aged 38 years.

This tribute of affection is inscribed by his
afflicted widow, Lydia Eastgate.

Sacred to the Memory of Sophia, wife of John Dowling, Esq. died 11th June 1829, aged 45 years, 4 months 15 days. Also to the Memory of John Dowling, Esq. died 30th June 1829, aged 63 years and 1 month. "What I say unto you, I say unto all, watch."Mark xiii. 37.

Sacred to the Memory of Alexander Gibb, Esq. Senior Member of the Medical Board of this Presidency, died the 4th of June 1829, aged 68 years.

If a life of truth and benevolence afford an humble hope of acceptance by our God, let us forbear to mourn his flight to the throne of mercy. Love, gratitude and veneration embalm the memory of the good, and will preserve the name of Alexander Gibb, when this stone shall mingle with the dust it now protects.

Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Patrick Robert Sinclair, H. C. Marine, who was drowned off Middle Point 19th of Aug. 1832, aged 21 years, 8 months, 13 days.

Sacred to the Memory of Captain J. P. Perry, late of H. M. 38th Regiment, who died on the 12th April 1824, most deservedly regretted.

Thomas Alsop, an active Magistrate, and highly esteemed member of society, died 11th April 1824, aged 50 years.

Sacred to the Memory of Grace Metcalfe, wife of Thomas Theophilus Metcalfe of the Civil Service, and eldest daughter of the late Alexander Clark, of Ruthven, N. B. Born 16th July 1795, Obit. 14th April 1824.

Sacred to the Memory of William, son of William Paton, Esq. of the H. C. Civil Service, who departed this life on the 3d May A. D. 1824, aged 3 years, 8 months and 1 day. A most promising and engaging child; the pride and the joy of his parents, who fondly, but Alas! vainly hoped, that the sweet and fair blossom would have timely ripened into fruit. Their sorrows and affliction may be unspeakable, yet softened and subdued by the conviction that their departed darling, is happy in the realms of bliss.

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Miss Sarah Jennett Black, died 8th Nov. 1832, aged 7 years and 11 months. Erected by her mother Mrs. Sarah Black.

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr. James Black, Branch Pilot, who departed this life on the 21st July 1842, aged 44,

and his son-in-law, Mr. William Duncan, son of
the late Doctor Joseph Duncan, 45th Regt.
who died at Gazeepore 28th June 1844,
aged 25 years.

Reader, pause and reflect for awhile,
This is the sure place to rest from toil;
With sickness we were sore opprest

Kind death has eas'd us, we lie here at rest.

This tablet is erected in testimony of great affection for her father and husband, by Louisa Matilda Duncan.

Sacred to the Memory of Ann, the wife of Frs. Jas. L'Herondell, who departed this life 2d May 1824, aged 18 years and

5 months. This Monument is erected to her Memory as a token of regard by her afflicted husband.

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr. Thomas Young, (Senior Branch Pilot,) who departed this life on the 30th April 1824, aged 50 years.

Here lies the tenderest husband, father, friend,
His life with goodness mark'd; with grief his end;
His mind was calm, Oh may his soul have rest
And he who others bless'd, himself be bless'd.
He gave to every Christian virtue scope,
And what his practice was, is now his hope.

In Memory of Julia Pauline, daughter of Mr. Joseph Young, died 17th July 1841, aged 1 year, 4 months and 22 days.

This lovely bud so young and fair,
Called hence by early doom,

Just came to shew, how sweet a flower,
In paradise will bloom.

In Memory of Joseph Henry Walter,
son of Mr. Joseph Young,

died 25th February 1844, aged 9 years,
7 months and 8 days.

Sweet child, and hast thou gone-for ever fled !
Low lies thy body in its grassy bed;

But thy freed soul, swift bends its flight thro' air,
Thy heavenly father's gracious love to share.
Weep not for me dear mother, for I am happy
still,

And murmur not at our great Father's will;
Let not the blow your trust in Jesus, shake,
Our Saviour gave and it is His to take.

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This Monument is erected in Memory of
Edward Paglar,

Commander of the ship "Cashmere Merchant," by a friend, who, during a voyage from England to India in 1822, experienced his attentions, and esteemed his worth. Obit. 8th November 1828, Ætat. 35.

Sacred to the remains of Edward Barnett, and erected by friends sincerely attached to him. He died November 12th, 1828.

In Memory of W. A. Livingston, Esq. senior partner of the Firm of Messrs. Tulloh & Co. who died at Calcutta on the 13th day of Nov. 1828, aged 29 years.

This monument is erected by his
friend, James Coull.

Sacred to the Memory of
Matilda Emily Ann,

wife of Lieut.-Col. J. A. Hodgson, Surveyor General of India, who departed this life on the 28th Nov. 1828, aged 32 years.

"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours."

In Memory of James Fulton, son of Capt. and Mrs. R. B. Fulton of the H. C. Bengal Artillery. Born the 24th January 1824, died the 13th December 1828.

Sacred to the Memory of Charles Hunter Clarke, the infant son of Samuel and Isabella Clarke, who died 17th January 1829, aged 3 years and 5 months,

Sincerely regretted by all who knew him.
Sweet flow'r, farewell! too fair for earth!
Brief space to us thy charms were giv'n;
He who bestowed thee, knew thy worth,
And took thee to himself in heav'n.

To the Memory of Charles Frederick, son of Charles Bennett and Jane his wife; died September 2d, 1828, aged 2 years, 2 months and 23 days. "Of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Sacred to the Memory of William Oliphant, Esq. Captain of the Bengal Artillery, who died 27th August 1828, aged 38 years. This Monument is erected by his affectionate mother and brothers.

To the Memory of Maria Ellen, daughter of Capt. J. E. Debrett, born 26th Nov. 1827, died 22d August 1828.

Sacred to the Memory of Charlotte Railey, died 8th Aug. 1828, aged 3 years, 6 months and 22 days.

Sacred to the Memory of William Henry Twentyman Esq. who died 20th April 1842, aged 48 years, 5 months and 12 days.

As sincerely regretted as he lived beloved and esteemed. These lines are inscribed by his afflicted widow as an humble tribute to departed worth.

Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Twentyman,
who departed this transitory life on the 16th Jan.
A. D. 1834, aged 36 years.

She was a virtuous wife, a tender mother, a pious
Christian, and now it is hoped rests with the
"Spirits of the just made perfect."
Here lies also her infant daughter.
Elizabeth Sophia,

died 6th of August 1828, aged 1 year,
9 months and 15 days.

"Of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Sacred to the Memory of Alexander Watson, Esq. Indigo Planter, who departed this life on Sunday the 12th of October 1828, aged 45 years, 9 months and 25 days.

Long time with sickness I was sore oppress'd,
My prayers were heard, God kindly gave me rest.
He ever proved himself an honest and virtuous man,
A good husband, a most generous heart
and a sincere friend.

"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord." Amen. This monument has been erected by his much afflicted widow, Mary Watson, who after quitting this world hopes to be interred in the same grave with her husband. And also to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Watson, who departed this life the 4th January 1832, aged 41 years, 5 months and 7 days. Lamented by her friends for her generosity, kindness of disposition and many good qualities.

Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Leigh Trattle Jacob, who departed this life on the 22nd June 1824, aged 24 years.

He was an affectionate husband, a dutiful son, and a sincere friend. This Monument is erected to his Memory by his much afflicted widow, Jane Jacob.

In Memory of Wm. Moore Bolst, Infant son of Wm. Henry and Mary Bolst. Obit. 14th July 1824, aged 6 months 18 days.

In Memory of Georgiana Bolst, Infant daughter of Wm. Henry and Mary Bolst. Obit. 23rd August 1832, aged 1 year, 3 months and 13 days.

In Memory of Jas. Y. C. Bolst, 4th son of William Henry and Mary Bolst. Obit. 10th April 1834, aged 5 years, 5 months and 23 days.

Sacred to the Memory of William Denman, Esq. Attorney at Law, and his two children, John and Ellen, May 1832.

Sacred to the Memory of J. Draper, Esq. who departed this life on the 20th July 1824, aged 50 years.

Deeply regretted by his wife and children.

Sacred to the Memory of Mr. J. F. Simpson, who departed this life on the 29th Sept. 1826, aged 20 years.

Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Joseph Simpson, who departed this life on the 17th July 1824, aged 64 years.

Dissolv'd in earth in sad remembrance end,
The social ties of husband, father, friend;
Yet these surviv'd, shall truth preserve to fame
The chaste memorial of an honest name,
And to ages bear his worth approved
Who died lamented as he lived beloved.

Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Sarah Simpson, who departed this life on the 22d Feb. 1844. This tablet is erected by her afflicted daughters, in Memory of an affectionate and much lamented parent.

Sacred to the beloved Memory of
Charles Herd, Esq.

who departed this life on the 15th August, 1839, aged 48 years.

How sweet to sleep where all is peace,
Where sorrow cannot reach the breast;
And pain is lull'd to rest.

Escap'd o'er fortune's troubled wave,
To anchor in the silent grave.

This tablet is placed here by his much
afflicted widow.

Sacred to the Memory of
Sarah Margaret Middleton,

who departed this life on the 25th Oct. 1840, aged 34 years.

"The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance."

This Monument, as a tribute of affection, is erected by her disconsolate husband and children.

In Memory of Ensign Thomas Hutton, Bengal Native Infantry, Obit. 3rd Dec. 1824. Ætat xviii. And of his Nephew James, the son of George and J. E. Mackillop, Obit. 16th July 1833, aged 11 months.

Sacred to the Memory of
Eleanor Mary Margaret,
beloved wife of Richard Williams Walters,
H. C.'s Marine, who departed this life
on the 7th April 1836, aged 22 years,
and 10 days.

When sorrow weeps o'er virtue's sacred dust
Our tears become us and our grief is just ;
Such are the tears he sheds who mournful pays
This last sad tribute of his love and praise;
Who mourns the best of wives and friends com-
bined,

Where female softness met a manly mind;
Mourns but not murmurs, weeps but not despairs;
Feels as a man, but as a christian bears.

Sacred to the Memory of Mary,

wife of Conrad Laine, who departed this life on the 25th July 1824, aged 27 years, 2 months and 13 days.

Also to Bridget, her affectionate sister, wife of J. W. Higgins, aged 31 years. They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their deaths they were not divided.

Also in Memory of Conrad Laine,

a man who died on the 10th of December 1831, at the Sandheads, on board the H. C. P. V. "Sea Horse," aged 47 years.

To the Memory of P. G. M. Laine, who departed this life on the 11th April 1839, at Midnapore, aged 16 years, 7 months and 29 days. A fine promising lad nipped off in the prime of youth and just as he had commenced his career in life.

Sacred to the Memory of Harriet, the beloved and affectionate wife of William Higgins, who departed this life on the 1st September 1824, aged 30 years.

Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Edward Hall, who died on the 1st April 1835, aged 40 years.

Sacred to the Memory of

Miss Harriet Chalcraft, who died 1st September 1824, aged 21 years, 5 months and 14 days.

Sacred to the Memory of Mr. John Turner, died the 8th October 1824, aged 54 years. This Monument as a tribute of affection is erected by his disconsolate widow, Anna Turner.

In Memory of Charles Knowles, third son of Charles Knowles Robison, one of the magistrates of Calentta. Born 2d September 1827, died 22d July 1828.

Sacred to the Memory of
Captain James Bontein,

of the 1st Regt. Light Cavalry, who died on the
24th October 1828, aged 38 years.
Never man died more regretted by his brother
officers.-St. John c. xiv. 25, 26.

M. S.

Harriott Trevor Charlotte,

the daughter of Adeline and James Pattle, Natal, March, Obit. June 1828.

Sacred to the Memory of

Henry Butterworth Bayley, Infant son of Henry Vincent and Louisa Bayley, born and died at Calcutta 25th October 1839.

Sacred to the Memory of William Butterworth Bayley, Infant son of Henry Vincent and Louisa Bayley, born the 27th September and died the 2d of October 1841, aged 5 days.

Sacred to the Memory of George Corrie, the beloved child of John and Maria Jackson, born on the 4th September 1839, departed this life on the 19th September 1841, aged 2 years and 15 days.

"Of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Sacred to the Memory of Margaret, the infant child of John and Emily Craigie, taken from them the 2d of July 1828, aged 13 days.

Sacred to the Memory of Maria, wife of Theodore Dickens, who lies with two of their infant sons in this grave. She died on the 2d of October 1834, aged 31 years. Her husband outlives her; he has one son left. His hope is that this parting is not for ever

Sacred to the Memory of Edward Francis, third son of Theodore and Maria Dickens, born 31st July, and died 2d August 1834, aged 2 days.

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