The Sun.
London, England, 1836-11-12 00:00:00

HARDY'S MONUMENT.

We were much gratified in yesterday viewing, in the
Bunhill-fields Cemetery, an elegant and beautiful monument
placed on the grave of Thomas Hardy, to perpetuate his
memory. It stands about 2.5 feet to the north of the main
eastern gate, and 16 feet from the east wall. It was de-
signed, we understand, by Mr. John Papworth, the cele-
brated architect ; and the epitaph was written by Mr.
Alexander Galloway, the intimate private and public friend
of the deceased. Thomas Hardy was most truly, in the
language of the epitaph, " a plain and upright man—a
steady and inflexible patriot." We knew him to be as sin-
cere and admirable in private life, as he was honest and ex.
cellent in his public exertions. We have already given that
portion of the epitaph that appears on the eastern side ;
but having received from Mr. Galloway a lithographic copy
of the drawing of the monument and epitaph, which we
shall highly treasure, we now, for the gratification of our
readers, insert the epitaph entire. On the eastern side of
the monument is the following short history of his public life
To the Memory of
THOMAS HARDY,

Born March 3d, 1751, and died 11 th October, 1832, in the
82d year of his age.
He was a plain and upright man, a steady and inflexible Patriot ;
One of the three, who, in 1792, commenced the formation of

the celebrated
London Corresponding Society,
For the Promotion of Radical Reform in the Commons House

of Parliament.

He was appointed Secretary to that Society in the same year,
and filled the office with diligence and ability, until his
arrest in May, 1794,
On a Charge of High Treason,
When he was committed to the Tower, separated from his
Wife and Family for six months ;
Subjected to a nine days' Trial at the Old Bailey, and
triumphantly Acquitted by
An Honest and Independent Jury, on the sth of Nov., 1794.
By which event the corrupt and sanguinary
Ministry of Mr. Pitt _

was defeated, and a brighter Era commenced in the Political
Condition of this Country.

And on the western side is the following correct critique
on his public efforts :
THOMAS HARDY

Lived to see a great part of his laudable and enligtened objects
Fulfilled by the passing of the REFORM BILL.
Which will ultimately lead to good and happy government.
His memory w ill be cherished by every
Friend of Freedom, Piety, and moral Rectitude;
It will be recorded in the history of this great country,
That by his excellent conduct through a long life he demon-
strated that
The most Humble in society,
When guided by Integrity, and aided by Perseverance and
Judgment,
Are sure to add to the happiness and advance the
Liberties of Mankind.
At the top of the monument are the words " Public
duty, private worth ;" and at the bottom, " Placed on the
sth of November, 1836, by A. G., J. 8., and, R. T." We
recommend the friends of liberty to view this chaste and ap-
propriate testimony to the public conduct and private worth
of Thomas Hardy.

REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.

MARYLEBONE.

Yesterday Mr. COVENTRY sat alone at the Court-house,
Marylebonc-lane, and proceeded with the lists of the parish
of St. Marylebonc, which contained the name of several
were objected to as aliens. In ono case,
foreigners who
that of G. Rosette, who had admitted to the rate-collector
that he was a foreigner, Mr. Coventry disallowed the claim ;
but with respect to the other claimants alleged to be fo-
reigners, the Learned Barrister held that in the absence of
evidence proving alienship, their names should not be ex-
punged. The only other case was that of Mr. Turner,
who claimed as a lodger paying 10/. a year rent. On ex-
amination it a'ppeared that the claimant merely held an
apartment in the house of another person who was rated
for the whole house.

Mr. COVENTRY said he had doubts on the subject.
Tile Court then adjourned till to-morrow.

GREENWICH.

Messrs. BROCKMAN and CHAMBERS sat together yester-
day to
hear the arguments for and against the persons
claiming to vote in respect of houses inhabited by them in
the Royal Hospital, Greenwich ; Victualling-office Dept-
ford ; and the Dock-yard, Woolwich.
The Learned Barristers, after hearing very long argu-
ments on both sides, said they would give their decision to-
morrow (this day).
The Court then adjourned.