to view the crosses and disappointments of life through a discouraging medium, he calmly passed through the last awful and trying scene February 28th 1817, in the 85th year of his age,

in a full confidence of the mercies

of God towards his frail and

degenerate creatures.

Psalm xxxvii. v. 38, "Keep innocency and take heed unto the thing that is right, for that shall bring a man peace at the last."

The Rev. CHARLES HAYNES was born at Elmsett in Suffolk, in 1739, and was the fourth son of the Rev. Hopton Haynes, A. M. the Rector of that parish, who was a son of Hopton Haynes, Esq.* Assay Master of the Mint, and principal Tally-writer of the Exchequer, a strenuous advocate for Socinianism, and the author of a tract relating to the prerogatives of his office, and of several publications on religious subjects; and an elder brother of Dr. Samuel Haynes *, Canon of Windsor, the learned editor of "A Collection of State Papers," transcribed from the Cecil MSS. at Hatfield-house, 1740, folio.

Mr. Haynes received the rudiments of his education at the Grammar-school of Dedham in Essex, and from thence removed to Clare-hall, Cambridge, where he proceeded to the degree of LL. B. in 1765. In the year following he was presented by Thomas Pelham Holles, Duke of Newcastle, to the Vicarage of Damerham in Wilts, as an accommodation to the celebrated preacher, Dr. Ogden, and in exchange for the Rectory of Stansfield in Suffolk, which had been promised Mr. Haynes by the Lord Chancellor, and which was then vacant by the decease of his father. This living he held at his death; and it is a circumstance worthy of remark, that during the fifty-six years of his incumbency, the Crown presented four several times to the Rectory of Stansfield, while two Dukes of Newcastle passed away without presenting to Damerham.

As a member of the Established Church, Mr. Haynes was firmly attached to her doctrine and discipline; and for many years officiated as a Curate in his native county. A scrupulous obedience to the divine commands, and the keeping a conscience void of offence towards God and man, were the rules that regulated his life. His religion was without bigotry, and his piety without enthusiasm. As his sentiments were distinguished by candour, freedom, and liberality, he was a firm and decided advocate for the exercise of private judgment in matters of religion and on points of doubtful disputation t. Of a humane *For brief memoirs of both these persons, see "Literary Anecdotes," vol. II. pp. 140, 141.

In corroboration of these remarks on his character, I have extracted

and benevolent disposition, he performed without ostentation many generous and charitable actions (more particularly to the family in which he resided) that would have dignified a more ample fortune.

In his intercourse with others, his manners were mild and humble, friendly and unassuming; yet his humility was without meanness and his friendship without dissimulation; these qualities, therefore, ensured him the respect and esteem of his acquaintance. Naturally of a shy and timid disposition, the tenor of his life was retired; he mingled but little in promiscuous company, excepting at particular periods, when he was the life and soul of the party in which he joined.

The powers of his memory were great indeed; and whatever had pleased or interested him, either in the perusal of books or the remarks and observations of others, he made his own entirely, and could bring forth his stores, as occasion offered, with the greatest facility and effect. In history and geography, his favourite pursuits, his knowledge was extensive; and his recollection of names, dates, and places, truly surprising. writer of this brief memoir, who revered his character, and who has been often gratified in his society, heard him, when at the advanced age of seventy-six, repeat, without hesitation, the regular accession of our English Monarchs, with the precise year and month of their accession to the throne, as well as of the day and year of their decease; and what is still more surprising, this stretch of memory was followed by a similar recital of the Roman Emperors.

In

He possessed a strong vein of pleasantry, and a considerable share of humour; and to a pun was by no means an enemy. all parties, where the company accorded with his taste and incli

from "The Monthly Repository of Theology," vol. II. p. 336, the following conversation, which passed between Mr. Haynes and the Rev. Samuel Say Toms, of Framlingham, as detailed by the latter gentleman: "Some years since," says Mr. Toms, "visiting at a friend's house near to Witnersham, Mr. Haynes's present residence, I met the old gentleman, and, entering into conversation, I mentioned that I had often heard my mother speak of a clergyman of his name at Elmsett, he replied,' He was my father; and of Mr. Hopton Haynes, 'Yes, he was my grandfather;' and said, his writings were very differently thought of now from what they were at their first publication, and some years after. They are now in high repute with many, as giving a just and rational interpretation of the Scripture doctrine concerning Jesus Christ. There were warm contenders on both sides of the question. It became every one to examine and think for himself, and speak and act from conviction; but some were of opinion, that religion was a plain simple thing, and that it was of more importance to insist on it practically than to enter upon the minutiæ of controversy. He hath shown thee, O man, what is good, and what,' &c. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God,' &c. The grace of God, which bringeth salvation, hath appeared unto all men, teaching,' &c. On these things hang all the law and the prophets; and those persons think they best preach Christ, who lay the main stress on them."

nation his conversation was animated and amusing, teeming with repartee and pointed with wit; enriched by anecdote and enlivened by story. His recitations of passages from various authors, whether serious or humourous, were given, on such occasions, with great tact and spirit, and will be long remembered by those who have ever had the pleasure of hearing him. Many pleasing anecdotes respecting him are in the recollection of his friends, to whom his attractive and engaging qualities had long endeared him, and whom he had entertained with as many good puns as had ever emanated from the most celebrated wits of the day.

Mr. Haynes departed this life at Claydon, on the 17th of April 1822, in the 83d year of his age, and in the full enjoyment of his faculties even to the last.

At his particular request his remains were interred in the Church-yard of his native village, Elmsett, under a tree, which he had specified, and which he had often visited; having always strongly decried the indecency of interment in Churches, wisely observing that "the Church was intended for the living and its yard for the dead."

Mr. Haynes was never married; and his niece, Charlotte-Catherine-Anne, the sole daughter and heiress of his elder brother, Colonel Samuel Haynes, was married on the 14th of Jan. 1783, to John-William Egerton, the seventh Earl of Bridgewater *. Her Ladyship was left a widow, Oct. 21, 1823, and is living 1830. The following simple inscription, suggested by Mr. Haynes himself, marks the place where his remains are deposited:

Hic jacet CAROLUS MEIN HAYNES, Clericus,
in expectatione diei supremi.
Qualis erat, dies iste indicabit.
Ob. Apr. 17, 1822, æt. 83.

JAMES COYTE received his academical education at Caius-college, Cambridge, and proceeded to the degree of A. B. in 1771. In 1779 he was presented to the Rectory of Cantley in Norfolk; and in 1785 was licensed, on the nomination of the parishioners, to the Perpetual Curacy of St. Nicholas in Ipswich. He deceased on the 13th of June 1812; and was buried in the Chancel of the Church of St. Nicholas, where, on a mural-tablet, is this inscription:

In memory of the Rev. JAMES COYTE, twenty-seven years minister of this parish, and Rector of Cantley in Norfolk. He died June 13, 1812, aged 63. Also of ANN, his wife, who died February 18th, 1820, aged 60.

His elder brother, William-Beeston Coyte, was educated at Queen's-college, Cambridge, where he proceeded to the degree of M. B. in 1763. Being originally designed for the Church, he was ordained a Deacon; but, afterwards embracing the medical profession, he practised for some years in the town of Ipswich. * Gentleman's Magazine, vol. XCII. pt. i. p. 373.

He was much attached to the study of botany; and in illustration of his favourite pursuit, published the following works:

"Hortus Botanicus Gippovicensis; or a Systematical Enumeration of the Plants cultivated in Dr. Coyte's Botanical Garden at Ipswich in the County of Suffolk; with occasional Botanical observations. Also their Essential Generic Characters, English Names, the Natives of Britain particularised, the Exotics where best preserved, and their duration. To which is added an Investigation of the natural produce of some Grass Lands in High Suffolk. Ipswich, 1795," 4to; and, "Index Plantarum, or an Alphabetical Arrangement of all the Genera and Species of Plants hitherto described, with references to original authorities for each Genus and Species, and to Plates of such Plants as have been figured. To which is added an Index of the Natural Order, and an Appendix containing Observations upon the Medicinal Virtues of the British Plants, London, 1807," Svo.

The first volume only of this work was published, containing Class 1.-XVI.

He was also the writer of "The Consequence of a Crown Piece swallowed by an Epileptic man, and vomited after many months," inserted in the Medical Transactions, vol. III. p. 30, 1785.

In 17.. he was elected a Fellow of the Linnæan Society.

He deceased on the 3d of March 1810, and was interred in the chancel of the Church of St. Nicholas in Ipswich, where, on a mural-tablet, is the following inscription:

"In memory of William Beeston Coyte, M. D. and Sarah his wife; he departed this life March 3, 1910, in the 69th year of his age; she died Sept. 21, 1776, aged 36. In the same vault are deposited the remains of Hesther, his second wife, who died July 21, 1820, in the 81st year of her age; also three children, who died in their infancy. This tablet is erected as a tribute of respect to his departed ancestors, by William Coyte Freeland and their grandson.

Their father, William Coyte, was the son of the Rev. William Coyte, Rector of Brantham, with East Bergholt annexed, in Suffolk, and his wife, the daughter of the Rev. Edmund Beeston, Rector of Sproughton, in the same county. He received his academical education at St. Peter's college, Cambridge, where he proceeded to the degree of M. B. in 1732. He practised at Ipswich for many years, and dying there on the 4th of August 1775, was buried in the nave of the Church of Bentley in Suffolk.

Edmund Beeston, the father of Mrs. Coyte, was educated at Trinity-college, Cambridge, where he proceeded to the degree of A. B. in 1688; and to that of A. M. in 1699. In 1690 he was presented by Adam Felton, Esq. to the Rectory of Sproughton, which he resigned in 1732; in 1704 he was appointed Town

Preacher by the Free Burgesses of Ipswich; and in 1711 instituted to the Rectory of Whatfield. He deceased in 1735, and was interred in the chancel of the church of Sproughton, where, on a mural-tablet, is the following family inscription to his

memory:

"Arms: arg. a bend sab. between six bees volant of the second.

"Here lies Edmund Beeston, M. A. Rector of this Church, a man of primitive integrity (ob. 1713); and Mary, his good and virtuous wife, ob. 1724; also Edmund, their eldest son, M. A. Rector of this Church; a man of universal esteem for his humanity and charity, and all the virtues of a steady friend, sound divine, and good Christian, ob. 1735; also Shelton, their third son, Batchelor of Music, who died 1713; and George and Mary, who died infants."

After his decease were published his "Practical Sermons and Discourses upon several Subjects. London, 1739," 8vo.

His younger brother, William Beeston, received his academical education at Trinity-college, Cambridge, where he proceeded to the degree of M. B. in 1692; and to that of M. D. in 1702. He was an able physician and an eminent botanist; and, having practised in Ipswich for many years with considerable success, acquired a handsome fortune, which, upon his decease without issue, he bequeathed to his relations. He died at Bentley in Suffolk, on the 4th of December 1732, and was interred in the nave of that church, where, on a flat-stone, is the following inscription to his memory, as well as to that of his nephew Mr. Coyte :

In a letter from Dr. William Sherard to Dr. Richardson, dated July 24, 1722, and inserted in the First Volume of this Work, p. 381, is a notice of Dr. Beeston.