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Size, 1·55. There is a silver impression in the Royal Irish Academy. I have a bronze proof, and have seen one in white metal, in the possession of Mr. Robertson of Kilkenny. The artist, J. G. Hancock, executed several good medals, and excelled in engraving portrait dies towards the end of the eighteenth century.

UNION BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND (3rd Medal).- Time, standing on a section of the globe, drops its hour-glass, and receives another from a hand in the clouds. Marked, in small letters, HANCOCK. Reverse.- The shamrock, rose, and thistle, with inscription, MAY THIS AND EVERY FUTURE AGE WITNESS THE PROSPERITY OF THE UNITED KINGDOMS; and in exergue, JANUARY 1^ST 1801.
Size, 1·65. Struck in white metal. Royal Irish Academy.

DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH FLEET, OCTOBER, 1798.- Bust, in naval uniform, to right, SIR J B WARREN BART K B REAR ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE; on the arm, in small letters, HANCOCK. Reverse.- Hibernia, turned to the left, is seated, playing on a harp, and holding with one hand an olive branch ; shield at her side with cannon, balls, &c. ; British ship and two smaller vessels at a distance. Above, on a raised rim is inscribed, ATTACKED AND DEFEATED THE FRENCH SQUADRON ON THE COAST OF IRELAND. In exergue, OCT^R 12^TH 1798.
Size, 2·5. Struck in bronze ; in Royal Irish Academy. The admiral was no relation to Sir J. Borlase Warren, of Co. Cork, who was born about the date of this battle, and baptized after the name of his distinguished namesake. Another medal, which is "anonymous," was struck in commemoration of the same victory, and may be appropriately considered here.

DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH FLEET (No. 2).- Three-quarter bust, in naval costume, to left. S^R J B WARREN BARONET. K B.; and in small letters, below the bust, THE LORD OF HOSTS IS WITH US. Reverse.- Two war ships engaged. Inscription, THE SISTER COUNTRY AGAIN RESCUED FROM INVASION. In exergue, BREST. SQUADRON DEFEAT^D | OFF TORY ISLAND | OCTOBER 12. 1798.
Size, 1·65. Struck in bronze, of which I have an impression. Sir J. B. Warren captured the "La Hogue" and four large French frigates. He was Ambassador to St. Petersburg in 1802, and died in 1822.

There are a few medals respecting which I have obtained imperfect information, and would place them on record in the hope of hereafter acquiring further knowledge respecting their history.

RICHARD KIRWAN, LL.D., F.R.S.- In the year 1792 a medal, struck in Irish gold, was presented to him by the Dublin Society, in recognition of his exertions in procuring for that Society the Leskean collections of minerals and other objects of natural history for which purpose a vote of £1200 was granted by the Irish Parliament, and to obtain their possession he went to Germany, and afterwards arranged the minerals. He had previously obtained the Copley Medal of the Royal Society for his chemical researches, and was elected president of the Royal Irish Academy in October, 1797, which he continued to hold until his death, in 1812. His portrait is preserved in the council-room of the Academy ;

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and an excellent memoir, published by Michael Donovan, M.R.I.A., contained in the Appendix to the 4th volume of their Proceedings. I have not succeeded in obtaining further information about this medal.

AUNGIER-STREET THEATRE, DUBLIN.- On May 8th, 1733, this theatre was commenced, four foundation stones being laid by the Right Hon. Richard Tighe, Hon. General Napier, William Tighe, Esq., and Hon. Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, Surveyor-General of the King's Works in Ireland. Each stone was laid to the sound of trumpets, bands of music, &c. ; and under each of them were placed "medals," struck for the occasion by the managers of the old Theatre Royal. Wine and ale were freely distributed, presents made to the workmen, and all the proceedings wound up by a dinner. See the Irish Builder of April 1, 1879.
I am not aware of any record of these medals except the notice above given.

SLIGO SOUP TICKET.- Struck in brass, with blank reverse. Size, ·9. This little medallet was probably made in the year 1798, when soup shops were opened under Government to relieve the prevalent distress of the poor; but there is no certain knowledge of its history to record.

THE RT. HONBLE. JOHN FOSTER.- Three-quarter bust, in full robes and wig, as Speaker of the Irish House of Commons; turned towards right. On the sleeve, in minute letters, D B HILL F. Reverse, inscribed SPEAKER | OF THE | IRISH HOUSE | OF | COMMONS | 1799.
Size, 1·6. This is a pewter medal, of rather rude workmanship. The specimen which I have is the only one that has fallen under my notice, and it appears, therefore, to be of rare occurrence. The name of its fabricator is not contained in the city directories of the time, and I know nothing of him.

JAMES BRUSH.

JAMES BRUSH is designated in Watson's Dublin Directory for 1797 as a jeweller and Madeira wine merchant, residing at 7, Andrew-street. We have an advertisement of his appearing in the Dublin Chronical newspaper on January 6th, 1789, which states:- "In the seal line, he presumes to say that no person in this city can equal him for neatness and durability of the settings. He has engaged an eminent seal-engraver from London, specimens of whose work are ready for inspection; among them is a striking likeness of Mr. Grattan." Engraved portraits of the popular patriot were in demand; and from a ring in my possession, with the likeness engraved on bloodstone, Mr. Brush's assertion of the high quality of his work appears to be fully sustained. He was treasurer to the Masonic Female Orphan School (founded in the year 1797, by Lodges 190 and 15) in 1800, at which time it was located in Cullenswood, and he then handed it over to the charge of Grand Lodge. His connexion with Irish medallic history depends on the two following medals that bear his name. They are stigmatized by Dean Dawson, in his Paper on Irish Medals and Medallists, as "miserable in point of design and workmanship;" but the expression is rather strong, and they possess interest regarded as historic records.

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ORANGE SOCIETY.- William the Third is represented on horse, to right, within a border of flowers, probably lilies. On a scroll above, THE GLORIOUS MEMORY ; and underneath, KING AND CONSTITUTION. Reverse.- A sword and sceptre crossed; behind a crown, within wreaths of leaves, bearing lilies; and below, on a scroll, GOD SAVE THE KING. Marked, in small letters, BRUSH, underneath the wreaths.
This medal is of oval shape, with ring for suspension, measuring 1·5 by 1·4. Struck in silver. Dean Dawson is of opinion that this was the original badge of the Orange Association, and struck soon after it was founded in 1797-98.
I have allowed the above statement to remain unchanged, but fear, like many other alleged "facts" in Irish history, it is not correct. The history of Orange societies remains to be written. As a contribution to the subject, I would refer to p. 236 of Charles Topham Bowden's Tour through Ireland for Two Months, commencing 23rd August, 1790 published in Dublin in 1791. He states, when at Belfast, "I was introduced to the Orange lodge by a Mr. Hyndeman, a merchant of the town. This lodge is composed of about three hundred gentlemen, amongst whom are the Hon. Mr. O'Neil, the Marquis of Antrim, the Marquis of Downshire, the Earl of Hillsborough, and many others of the first consequence and property. Mr. Hyndeman informed me this lodge was founded by a Mr. Griffith."

BATTLE OF COLOONY.- The arms of Limerick. A gate, with two castles; and behind, a turret with flag flying; within wreaths of olive and palm. Marked, CORPORATION AND CITIZENS OF LIMERICK. Reverse.- A Royal crown, within olive wreaths, TO THE HEROES OF COLOONY 5^TH SEP^R 1798 ; and, in small letters, BRUSH.
Size, 1·6. Struck in silver, to commemorate the engagement of a detachment of Limerick Militia corps of yeomanry and four curricle guns, under Colonel Vereker, against General Humbert, commanding the invading French troops and Irish insurgents. The detachment under Colonel Vereker's command did not exceed 300 ; though obliged to retire, they saved Sligo, and thus defeated Humbert's attack.

DUBLIN SOCIETY.- Seated and plumed figure of Minerva, with copia and shield, on which is represented a harp, surrounded by the motto, NOSTRI PLENA LABORIS, in very large letters. Reverse blank for engraving.
An oval medal, struck in silver, with loop for suspension. Size, 1·7 by 1·5. The example I have is dated 1793 ; and, from the similarity of the lettering used in the motto with Brush's other medals, I would ascribe it to the same workman who made them - possibly some die-sinker or button-maker employed by Brush, as a matter of trade - for it is not probable that a "jeweller and Madeira wine merchant" either fabricated dies or had a press for striking medals. I have a record of this medal being given also in 1795 to William Robertson, kindly communicated to me by the Secretary to the Royal Historical and Archæological Association, J. G. Robertson, Esq., of Kilkenny.

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JOHN JONES.

JOHN JONES.- This medallist would deserve slight notice except for his continuing to strike medals from Mossop's designs and dies after the death of that great artist. He is reported to have come from Liverpool, and commenced his career by pulling the rope for Mossop's Coining press. He died about 1880. At one period of his life he went to America and made some money. Strange stories are told of the mode in which he dissipated his earnings.

QUEEN VICTORIA.- Head, to left, with coronet; marked, in small letters on the neck, JONES. F.
An unfinished die, copied from the head on army medals, and purchased with other dies by Mr. Woodhouse. I have a lead proof. Size, 1·6.

O'CONNELL.- Head and bust, to right, D O'CONNELL ESQ^R M P THE UNDAUNTED ASSERTOR OF IRELANDS RIGHTS; below the bust, in small letters, JONES. Reverse.- Figure of Hibernia, seated, with spear and cap of Liberty. EMANCIPATION OBTAINED APRIL 13. 1829. In exergue, JONES F.
The portrait is copied from Mossop's medal of O'Connell, of reduced size. The reverse is an unblushing appropriation of Mossop's reverse for the Centenary of the House of Hanover, with the addition of a spear and cap of Liberty, and a risen sun substituted for that rising above the ocean. I have a bronze medal and white metal proof. Size, 2·0.

O'CONNELL (No. 2).- Head and bust, as last. Reverse.- O'CONNELL. - RUTHVEN - & - REPEAL - OF THE - LEGISLATIVE - UNION, within wreaths of shamrocks.
Size, 2·0. I have examples in bronze and white metal.

O'CONNELL (No. 3).- Obverse as last. Reverse.- An urn, with flames at top; and at the sides weeping willows, rising from a pedestal; inscribed, D O'CONNELL - BORN AUG 6^TH 1775 - DIED MAY 15 1847 ; and in exergue, JONES - DUBLIN.
Size, 2·0. In white metal, which I have.

ORANGE MEDAL.- William the Third, on horse. A repetition of Mossop's medal, with JONES. F in exergue. Reverse.- Royal arms, with lion and unicorn ; KING AND CONSTITUTION, at upper part of medal. Lower portion blank. Also struck from a Mossop die.
Size, 1·7. Bronze.

ORANGE MEDAL (No. 2).- William, on horseback. THE GLORIOUS AND IMMORTAL MEMORY. In exergue, JONES . F. Reverse.- Royal arms, KING AND CONSTITUTION ; and below, JONES F.
Size, 1·4. This I have, struck in bronze and white metal. The obverse is Mossop's die. The reverse, one of his dies re-hubbed with trifling variations.

ORANGE MEDAL (No. 3).- In centre, a bust of William, in armour, to left. Two rows of inscriptions ; outside, PROTESTANT CONFEDERATION - NON NOS SED GRATIA DEI; within,

     1360      1535        1688    1801
   WICKLIFF, REFORMATION, WILLIAM, UNION

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beneath the head, in minute letters, JONES F. Reverse.- An open Bible, with rays, HOLY BIBLE 4 OCT 1535. 1 PE. CH 2. VS 17, within a triangle; ORDER, LOVE, TRUTH, at the sides ; around all, a garter; and above a Royal crown.
Size, 2·0. In white metal, of which I have an impression; and in bronze, in the Royal Irish Academy.

IRISH CONSTABULARY MEDAL.- Harp, with Imperial crown; underneath are wreaths of oak and shamrock ; REWARD OF MERIT. IRISH CONSTABULARY. Reverse.- Blank, with wreaths of olive and shamrock.
Size, 1·5. Presented in silver to officers and men, who distinguished themselves during the Fenian disturbances in 1868, by the Lord Lieutenant. I have a white metaL proof.

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- A harp, crowned; and underneath, in small letters, INSTITUTED 1841. Reverse.- Blank, with wreaths of palm, olive, and oak underneath, JONES.
Size, 1·5. The impression in my cabinet is in white metal. It was issued in silver.

NORTH-EAST SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- Cattle, With view of distant hills in exergue, ESTABLISHED | 1826. Reverse.- A blank centre, with corn wreaths, and above, ADJUDGED TO. JONES, in small letters, inscribed on both sides.
Size, 2·0. I have fine bronze proofs. Dean Dawson designates this as his "premium medal." If really his own handiwork, it is well finished and deserving of the dean's praise, being in taste and execution a very beautiful performance.

FARMING SOCIETY.- Is inscribed beneath wreaths of corn, with blank centre for inscription. Reverse, also blank, with a plough at upper part, and, in small letters, JONES F.
Size, 1·6. Struck in silver. That which I have is engraved "Tipperary Union, 1856."

TEMPERANCE MEDAL.- Shield with lamb and I H S above, a cross, with rays. Supporters, a man and woman with banners, inscribed, SOBRIETY - DOMESTIC COMFORT. The man being crowned by a flying angel, underneath are two seated children, with shamrock, rose, and thistle. Inscription IN HOC SIGNO VINCES In exergue, in small letters, JONES. Reverse.- A cross inscribed with the temperance vow, and FOUNDED 10^TH APRIL, 1838. Around are the words THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY OF IRELAND THE VERY REV^D T MATHEW PRESIDENT.
Size 1·7 Struck in silver. Engraved around the edge of this medal is, PRESENTED TO DAVID M HENNESSY BY THE VERY REV^D THEOBALD MATHEW OCT^R 1841. Imitating the regal example of giving a medal to persons who sought relief from "king's evil," Father Mathew, too, liberally decorated those he wished to rescue from a far worse affliction ; his liberality entailed disastrous results, leading to such difficulties as shortened the life of this most estimable man. I have a manuscript volume, compiled from original letters and documents by his private secretary of all the proceedings of the temperance movement under Father

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Mathew. Jones struck other temperance medals, with slight differences in the inscriptions.

TEMPERANCE MEDAL.- Similar to last, but both figures are being crowned by angels; and in exergue, JONES DUBLIN.
Size, 1·3. I have a silver impression.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- I have a bronze medal, with Mossop's inscription of Barrett and Bernes' school; and on the reverse are olive wreaths, with blank centre ; marked, in small letters, JONES.
Size, 1·6. Struck in bronze. it was probably struck as a showpiece or pattern by Jones.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- A copy of Mossop's seated Minerva, with MERIT HAS ITS REWARD; in exergue, JONES. Reverse.- Wreaths, same as last-described medal.
Size, 1·6. I have a bronze impression.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- A group of globe, lyre, books, &c. ; marked in exergue, JONES. Reverse.- Blank centre, with wreaths as last.
Size, 1·7. The impression I have is a bronze proof.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- Smaller size, similar to last ; also a bronze proof impression. Size, 1·5.
The design on obverse of these medals I would attribute to Mossop, junior.

IRISH MISSIONARY | SCHOOL | BALLINASLOE | MATT 9. 27. 28. Inscribed within olive wreaths.
This die was purchased by Mr. Woodhouse with the residue of Mr. Jones's stock, containing a large number of the Mossop dies. I do not know the history of this medal, of which I have only a lead impression. It has every appearance of being executed by one of the Mossops. Size, 1·6.

ACADEMIC INSTITUTE.- REV JA^S RICE, PRINCIPAL, inscribed around centre, which bears the words, FOR DISTINGUISHED ANSWERING IN --- AT EXAMINATION HELD ---. Reverse.- Mossop's die for the Feinaglian Institution, with his name removed from the pillar, and JONES substituted.
Size, 1·7. I have a white metal proof.

GEORGE MILLS.

An English artist, born 1793. He received three gold medals from the Society of Arts, and was an exhibitor at the Royal Academy from 1816 to 1823. He executed several of Mudie's series of national medals; also patterns for coins, and died at Birmingham, 28th January, 1824. There is one Irish medal which he fabricated, and the reverse for B. Wyon's medal of George IV.'s visit to Ireland.

LISMORE SCHOOL.- A view of the castle and woods at Lismore rising above the river, with distant bridge, &c. In the exergue, in minute

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letters, MILLS. F. Reverse.- Inscribed, ALUMNO | SCHOLÆ LISMORIENSIS | OB LITERAS | FELICITER EXCULTAS | GULIELMUS DUX DEVONIÆ | D.D. Around this is a plain ring, and outside, in upper part, SUNT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDI.
Size, 2·25. I have an electrotype of this medal, copied from one struck in copper. A specimen was sold, April, 1878, with the duplicate medals of the Bank of England.

THE WYONS.

This distinguished family of die-sinkers have contributed some valuable dies to the series of Irish medals, a record of which is indispensable in describing the history of these productions.

THOMAS WYON, junior, was born in 1792, at Birmingham, his family being of German descent. He was educated in London and apprenticed to his father, who was engraver of his Majesty's seals; and, under the training of Mr. N. Marchand, he acquired a correct taste for the antique. He obtained the medals of the Royal Academy, and premiums from the Society of Arts, for whom he engraved the head of Isis, which was utilised for their prize medal. At the early age of 16 years he made his first medallic die, for a medal given to Lieutenant Pearson, R. N., for saving life, presented by a society of ladies. In 1811 he was appointed probationary engraver, and in 1815, chief engraver to the Mint. He died September 22, 1817, aged 25 years. A memoir and list of his principal works is contained in the Gentleman's Magazine for February, 1818, and another account published in Mr Sainthill's Olla-podrida.

CORK BRUNSWICK CENTENARY MEDAL.- A finely-modelled head of George III. to right, laureated; THE ILLUT^S HOUSE OF BRUNSWICK ASC^D THE THRONE OF G^T BRITAIN AUG^T 1^T 1714 ; and underneath the neck of bust, in minute letters, T WYON JUN. S. Reverse Inscribed THE | CENTENARY | OF THE ACC^N OF THE | HOUSE OF BRUNSWICK | TO THE THRONE OF | GREAT BRITAIN | WAS CELEBRATED IN THE | CITY OF CORK | ON THE 1^T 2^D & 3^D OF AUG^T 1814 | IN THE 54^H Y^R OF THE REIGN | OF KING GEORGE THE 3^D | S^R DAVID PERRIER | MAYOR. The entire surrounded by a broad wreath of shamrocks.
Size, 2·0. Struck in bronze. Mr. Sainthill gives the following account of this medal :- "The Corporation of Cork having determined to celebrate the anniversary of the Centenary of the Accession of the House of Brunswick to the Throne by three days' public rejoicing, I suggested to Sir D. Perrier to have a medal struck to record the event and to wear on the occasion. Sir David immediately acceded to the plan, and authorized me to invite Mr. Wyon to engrave one with his Majesty's bust from Marchand's" (see Mr. Sainthill's Olla-podrida, vol. I., p.29, where there is an engraving of the obverse of the medal). I have all impression with the blue ribbon and rosette used when worn, still remaining attached.

BENJAMIN WYON, born in London, in 1802 ; a younger brother of Thomas Wyon, under whom he studied. He succeeded his father as engraver of the Royal seals, and engraved the Great Seal of William

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the Fourth, the Crimean medal, and several other important works. He died November, 1858.

VISIT OF GEORGE THE FOURTH TO IRELAND.- Head of George IV. to left; in minute letters on the neck, P WYON. Inscription, GEORGIUS IIII D G BRITANNIARUM REX F D. Reverse.- George is represented landing in full court dress, with cocked hat in hand, greeted by a female with harp and wolf-dog; behind her are some distant buildings to represent Dublin; and the boat from which the king steps bears a Royal standard. In the exergue, IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS MAJESTYS | MOST GRACIOUS VISIT TO IRELAND | 1821 | W HAMY DIREX. This medal is marked, MILLS F, at side.
Size, 2·1. This medal was got up by the firm of Hamy and Mann, silversmiths in Dublin. Wyon's work - the head of George IV. - is well designed and executed. The reverse of the medal was made by George Mills, who executed many celebrated medals, such as those of Sir John Moore, Watt, Chantry, &c. The reverse, like all Mills' work, is well done, but the design was probably the idea of some amateur; at all events, the fat and smiling Adonis, in full court dress, who pays his addresses to the young and rather demonstrative lady, is vulgar and quite unworthy of commemorating a Royal visit.
I have a bronze impression, the edge of which is inscribed, IRISH COPPER FROM THE MINES IN THE COUNTY OF WICKLOW, in small letters; and also a white metal one without this inscription.

WICKLOW AGRICULTURAL MEDAL.- Thus inscribed in exergue. A sheep on a grassy hill, with, in front, a plough; WYON, in small letters, to left Reverse.- Blank centre, with olive wreaths.
Size, 1·7. There is a bronze proof in the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy, and also another copy of the medal without the name of Wyon.

LEONARD CHARLES WYON, born in 1826 ; he studied his art under the tuition of his father, William Wyon, R.A., whom he succeeded as modeller and engraver to the Mint in 1851. He has executed most of the military and naval medals struck since his appointment, and also several series of colonial and foreign coinages.

RICHARD SAINTHILL, OF TOPSHAM, DEVONSHIRE, NUMISMATIST, BORN JAN. 28, 1787. Thus inscribed around a portrait of Mr. Sainthill; beneath the neck is the date 1835, and, in minute letters, L C WYON FT. Reverse.- Three emblematic figures; Numismata, typified by a female, standing, who draws back a curtain and reveals an aged man, the emblem of time past, seated on a treasure box, marked with inscribed square and Greek letters; in front, a young female, emblematic of present time, joins hands with the central figure. In exergue, NUMISMATA, and in small letters, L C W. Inscription, HERALDING THE PRESENT. RESTORING THE PAST.
Size, 2·4. This is an extremely beautiful example of what a good medal should be. The figures, which are in low relief, are engraved in superior style, and the portrait of Mr. Sainthill leaves nothing to be desired. I owe my impression to the kindness of Alderman Day, of Cork, who obtained it from Mr. Sainthill's relatives. It was struck for private distribution by the well known author of Olla-podrida, a learned numismatist and genealogist. The impression is a bronze proof.

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REV^D. THEOBALD MATHEW.- A bust of Father Mathew to the shoulders, draped. Reverse.- A kneeling crowd, which is blessed by him. Inscription, HE REASONED ON TEMPERANCE.
Size, 2·4. Struck in bronze, and probably in silver. I have no impression of this medal. My description is therefore less full than I could wish. The bust was modelled from life, by L. C. Wyon, when in Cork, in 1846. See Sainthill's Olla-podrida, vol. II., p. 405.

JOSEPH SHEPHERD WYON, son of Benjamin Wyon, born 1836. His first important medal was a likeness of James Watt, and subsequently he engraved the great Seal of England for Queen Victoria, and that of Canada. He succeeded his father as chief engraver to the Mint in 1858, and died August, 1873.

A. B. WYON, also a son of Benjamin Wyon.

TRINITY COLLEGE GREEK MEDAL, BERKELEY PRIZE.- The arms of Trinity College on a shield. Above a portcullis. and at the sides Tudor roses; all on a diapered ground, semée, with shamrocks. Inscription, TRIN : COL : DUBLIN ^* VOS EXEMPLARIA GRAECA ^*. Reverse.- A horse (Pegasus ?) in full flight - AIEN API_TEYEIN. In exergue, G ^* B | 1752. in minute letters to right, J S & A B WYON. S C.
Size, 1·5. Issued struck in gold as the "Berkeley Prize." I have a white metal proof. This medal was made about 1867. It is reported that when it reached Ireland the Greek P was found represented by a Roman R, which had to be altered before issuing the medal.
The above medal was struck to replace worn-out dies of BISHOP BERKELEY'S GREEK PREMIUM, founded in A. D. 1734. It represents a galloping horse, and has for motto, AIEN API_TEYEIN. Reverse.- A laurel wreath, and the words, VOS - EXEMPLA - RIA - GRAECA.
Described and figured in the British Museum Catalogue. It is a rare medal. In the year 1751 Dr. Berkeley ordered his initials, G. B., to be placed under the horse; and the name of the medallist was also added, KIRK FEC^T. Next year he gave the dies to Trinity College with £120 to strike two gold medals annually. These were given to Middle Bachelors, attending the Greek Lectures of the Regius Professor of Divinity, until 1856. Since this time they are awarded, by examination, open to all candidates.

STEEVEN'S HOSPITAL MEDAL.- JAMES WILLIAM CUSACK BORN 1788 DIED 1861. Bust to right, in high relief, and, in minute letters underneath, J S WYON S C. Reverse.- A view of the front of the hospital, inscribed above, D^R STEEVENS HOSPITAL DUBLIN. In the exergue are two shields with armorials, and the letters CUSACK - PRIZE - FOUNDED 1861. Underneath the building, to right, in small lettering, J S WYON S C. Size, 3·l. I possess a bronze proof impression.
This is an excellent likeness of Dr. Cusack, in whose School of Medicine, in Park-street, I studied my medical and surgical work, and had the privilege of commencing life as his colleague in teaching and lecturing my former fellow-students. His connexion with the school at that time was confined to delivering a course on practical operative surgery, and I still remember his addresses, distinguished as they were by sound information, conveyed in a manner that rendered his slightest words of invaluable worth.

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AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, IRELAND.- In centre a shield with harp and Imperial crown above it, surrounded by trefoil arches, the lower ones bearing shamrocks, and, in minute letters, J S & A B . WYON ; outside are ornaments and shamrocks. Reverse.- A very wide border of olive leaves and shamrocks, enclosing a space the size of a shilling for inscription; at the lower part the names of the artists in minute letters.
Size, 2·2. Struck in silver, weighing upwards of two ounces.

GALLE.

This distinguished French medallist must be mentioned in connexion with his medal of Henry Grattan.

HENRY GRATTAN.- Bust, draped to right, inscribed with the name, marked in small letters, GALLE, F. Reverse.- IN MEMORY | OF | THE SHORT PERIOD | OF | IRELAND'S INDEPENDENCE ; and then follow two lines, I SAT AT ITS CRADLE | I FOLLOWED ITS HEARSE | GRATTAN.
Size, 2·0. I have an impression in bronze.
Dr. H. H. Madden, in his sale Catalogue, 1860, states that sixty medals only were struck before the die broke; but in Moore's Diary we read "October, 1821 - Went to Mossop, the medallist, who did the fine head of Grattan, from which Denon is having a model taken for me (Memoirs, vol. III., p. 285). And, again:-
"Paris, May, 1822 - Denon told me that the medal of Grattan was nearly finished. By-the-bye, when Lord Holland was in Paris, I mentioned the plan I had for ten persons subscribing five pounds each to have a medal inscribed," &c. (Memoirs, vol. III., p. 352). In the diary, under September 23, 1822, mention is made of a visit to Denon's, to pay the medallist one thousand francs, the price agreed for the medal; but the medallist insisted on fifty louis, and was paid that sum, in English money about £50. Finally, in the Diary, 28th October, 1822, Moore mentions having gone to the Mint, received his fifty medals, and having the "die broken" ! (Memoirs, vol. III., p. 12.)
It is difficult to refrain from stigmatizing these extracts in the terms they deserve; from beginning to end they exhibit Moore's conceited ignorance and blundering stupidity. He deliberately visits an Irish artist, fully the equal of Galle, appropriates one of his beautiful creations - the head of Henry Grattan - and carries it off to have a replica executed in France, of somewhat larger size, and pays a French artist for aiding him in this act of plunder, whilst an Irish genius who made the work was starving for want of proper recognition. I have both medals before me, and that of Galle is simply a replica of Mossop's original handiwork.

BORREL.

DANIEL O'CONNELL.- Portrait to left. In small letters, under neck, the artist's name. Reverse.- IL NE DOlT | PLUS ETRE FAIT | DE DISTINCTION | ENTRE LE PEUPLE | D'ANGLETERRE | ET CELUI | D'IRLANDE | O'CONNELL.
Size, 1. Struck in a pale golden bronze. I have an impression. The portrait is well engraven, but not a likeness of O'Connell. It is one of the few medals, referring to Irishmen, struck in France.