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SHERIDAN. 521 blishing i t , h e came t o England, and went t o Margate, intending from thence, i f h e found n o amendment, t o proceed t o Lisbon. A short time, however, shewed that h e was past recovery. His strength gradually failed, and h e died August 14, 1788. His corpse was interred a t Margate. He produced a farce called “Captain O“Blun der,” which was written while a school-boy, and the copy lost. I t was afterwards collected b y some persons from memory, and frequently performed; but never, a s Mr. Sheridan used t o declare, with his consent. He altered “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Loyal Lovers,” &c. FRANCES SHERIDAN, Wife o f the above, was born i n Dublin, i n May 1724. Her maiden name was Chamberlain, being the grand daughter o f Sir Oliver Chamberlain. The first literary performance b y which she distinguished herself, was a little pamphlet, during the time i n which Mr. Sheridan was embarked i n the theatrical dispute. So well-timed a work exciting the attention o f Mr. Sheridan, h e procured himself t o b e introduced t o his fair patroness, whom h e afterwards married. She was a person o f the most amiable character i n every relation o f life. After lingering some years i n a very weak state o f health, she died a t Blois, i n the south o f France, September 26, 1766. Her works are, “Sidney Biddulph,” a novel i n five vols. 12no; “Nourjahad,” a n eastern tale; “The Discovery,” a comedy; and “The Dupe,” a comedy. She also wrote some occasional poems; and “A Trip t o Bath,” a comedy, i s ascribed t o her pen. RICHARD-BRINSLEY SHERIDAN, Third son o f the above, i n whom talents seemed almost boundless, and wit inexhaustible, was born i n the month o f October 1751, i n Dorset-street, Dublin. He was placed a t Harrow school soon after the Christmas recess o f 1762; and appears t o have been sent thither for the express