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53. After passing by a few monuments
unworthy of notice, we come to that of
Admiral Baker, adorned with a rostral
column of curiously veined marble, deco-
rated with the prows of galleys, a Medusa's
head, and other naval and military tro-
phies, with this short inscription under-
neath:
To the memory of John Baker, Esq; Vice-
Admiral of the White Squadron of the
British Fleet; who, when he command-
ed in the Mediterranean, died at Port
Mahon, Nov. 10, 1716, aged fifty-six.
He was a brave, judicious and experi-
enced officer; a sincere friend, and a
true lover of his country.
Manet post Funera Virtus.
54. Next to this is Mr. Priestman's mo-
nument, to which is suspended by a knot
of ribbons, fastened to a column of varie-
gated marble, a fine medalion, with the
words HENRY PRIESTMAN, Esq; round
the head. Underneath are naval trophies
and sea instruments; and upon the base is
an inscription, shewing that the person to
whon this monument is erected, was Com-
mander in chief of a squadron of ships of
war in the reign of King Charles II. a
Commissioner of the Navy, and one of the
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Commissioners for executing the office of
Lord High Admiral of England in the
reign of King William III. He died Aug.
20, 1712, aged 65.
55. The monument of Philip Carteret,
son to Lord George Carteret, who died a
King's scholar at Westminster, ripe for the
university, on the 19th of March 1710,
aged nineteen. On the upper part is an
admirable bust of this noble youth, and
underneath a very fine figure of Time stand-
ing on an altar, and holding a scroll in his
hand, whereon is written in Sapphic verses,
lines to the following import, which he is
supposed to be repeating:
Why flows the mournful Muse's tear,
For thee! cut down in life's full prime?
Why sighs, for thee, the parent dear!
Cropt by the scythe of hoary Time?
Lo! this, my Boy's the common lot!
To me thy memory entrust;
When all that's dear shall be forgot,
I'll guard thy venerable dust.
From age to age, as I proclaim
Thy learning, piety, and truth;
Thy great example shall enflame,
And emulation raise in youth.
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