John Weeks Moore

“ In private life he is allowed to have possessed those virtues which engage and secure social esteem. He died at his house in Duke Street, Westminster, Oct. 22, 1802, in his sixty-third year. Dr. Arnold's published works are, four oratorios, eight odes, three serenades, forty-seven operas, three burlettas, besides overtures, concertos, and many smaller pieces. ”

“ Beard was then one of the managers, and had the advantage of having his compositions introduced to the public through the medium of the vocal abilities of that popular singer and his associates. For them he composed "The Maid of the Mill," which has ever been a favorite with the public. ”

“ Arnold, Dr. SAMUEL, an English musician and composer of considerable eminence, was born in London, about 1739, and received his musical education at the royal chapel, St. James's, under Mr. Gates and Dr. Nares, who discovered in him the most promising talents, which he afterwards cultivated and strengthened by constant study. In 1760, he became composer to Covent Garden Theatre, of which the celebrated Mr. ”