The Sun.
London, England, 1825-01-25 00:00:00

FUNERAL OF SIR 1.. T. W. HOLMES.

NEWPORT, JAN. 22.—(IseE or WrouT.)—On Wednes-
day the mortal remains of the late Sir Leonard Thomas Worsley
Holmes, Bart. 111. P., were interred in the family vault at Arre-
ton. The sensation excited by the decease of the worthy
Baronet was certainly unprecedented, and the funeral proces-
sion was the most imposing of any thing of the kind ever wit-
nessed on the island. The line of carriages, horses, and pedee-
trians in the procession occupied a space of nearly one mile,
and the concourse of spectators was immense. The fol.'
lowing programme of the procession is from our own observa-
tion. Ist, a body of Freemasons of the different lodges in the
island, attired in black, with plain white aprons and gloves ; 2d,
three chaises, containing the Rev. H. Atkins, the Rev. P.
Geary, and 17V. Lempriere, M.D., with other medical Gentle-
men ; 3d, the hearse, with family escutcheons, containing the
body of the deceased : 4th, eight tenants on horseheck, as
bearers; sth, the family carriage drawn by four horses ; 11th,
mourning coaches, containing the mourners of the deceased
(Colonel Compbell, Mr. Rushworth, the Rev., Worsley,
Sec.) ; 7th, the Dowager Lady Holmes's carriage, containing
the executors (the Right Hon. Lord Yarborough. and W.
Mount, Esq. M.P.) ; Bth, R. Clark, Esq. and T. Sewell,
Esq. ; 9th, Sir F. W. Barrington anti Campbell, Esq. ;
10th, the Reverends Worsley ; .11th, Mr. C.. Worslcy and
Captain Worsley, R. N. ; 12th, Lord H. Seymour and Sir
It. Baksett; 13th, •G. and G. 11. Ward, Esqrs. ; 14th, .T.
Fleming, Esq., M. P.; 15th, Reverend W. White; Ifith,
Rev. Hook, D. D. ; 17th, Captain Gascoyne ; lBth, eight
carriages, containing friends of the deceased and members of
the corporation ; then the members of the Philosophical Society,
the Isle of Wight Institution, and the Vectis Institution, fol-
lowed by nearly all the tradesmen and respectable inhabitants
of Newport. After the above account it would appear super-
fluous to say one word in praise of Sir Leonard. The spon-
taneous expression of the respect of all classes, sects, and
parties to the memory of departed worth, speaks more for-
cibly than the most laboured panegyric or eloquent eulogium.
—Still it is worth inquiring the causes that gave so much
popularity to the deceased Baronet, as holding out a fair exam-
ple to those who move in the same • elevated rank, and proving
that a disposition on their parts to conciliate the esteem of man-
kind will not be overlooked or under-rated. Sir Leonard's
constant aim has ever been to break down those fancied dis-
tinctions in society, that often keep worthy men aloof from each
other. Peace and good-will was his constant motto e and
though a torry himself, he numbered among his particular
friends many of the most zealous members of the opposition.
Though attached by education and principle to the established
church, he was ever tolerant and liberal to dissenters of all de-
nominations, and ever, as a Member for Newport, presented
their petitions to the iegislature with a readiness most gra-
tifying to them and honourable to himself. His manners were of
the most open, frank, and generous description ; warm and en-
thusiastic in his friendship ; zealous anti persevering in what-
ever he considered for the good of society ; ever alive to the
interest, happiness, and improvement of Lhe inhabitants of his
native isle; a liberal patron of its institutions; and a con-
scientious and upright Magistrate. These, among many other
estimable qualities, gained him the esteem of all. By his
death a void is left that will not be easily filled up. In him
the island has lost the last respentative of two of her most
ancient and honourable houses—the borough its patron and
representative—the. Philosophical Society its President—the
free-masons their provincial grand master—the Isle of Wight
and Vectis institutions their president—the charitable societies
the island generally their most liberal benefactor—the town of
Newport its recorder, and the Vectis troop of yeomanry cavalry
their commander. Greater titan all has been the loss to his
family. A widowed mother has seen her almost last hope de-
stroyed : his widow has lost an affectionate and kind husband,—
his (laughter a dear and tender father.

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NEAPOLITAN TRADE.—We have much satis-
faction, says The Manchester Courier, in being
muthorised to lay before our readers the follow-
ing copy of • a letter from the Foreign Office,
addressed to the President of the Manchester
Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures, in
consequence of representations made by the
Chamber respecting the serious disadvantage to
this trade, which it is now intended to remove.
" Foreign Office, 14th January, P 25.
" Stß—ln reference to the subject of Mr. B. Turner's letter,
of the 16th ult.,- I am directed by Mr. Secretary Canning to
acquaint you, for the information of the parties interested, that,
in consequence of the representations of his Majesty's Minister
at Naples, the Government of his Sicilian -Majesty has deter-
mined to order the immediate removal oT the, Quarantine Re-
strictions lately imposed on persons and merchandise arriving
from Great Britain in the ports of Sicily.

" I am, Sir, &c. &c.
" JOSEPH PLANTyI, Secretary."

(Signed)

Prince PoLIGNAc, the French Ambassador,
who has lately returned from Paris, transacted
official business at the Foreign Office, Downing-
street, with Mr. Secretary CANNING yesterday.
Mr. Secretary CANNING arrived at the Foreign
Office, yesterday morning, from Coombe Wood.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER came to
town yesterdny morning from Lieckenitatn. •