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anil amongst tlic remains of learned men deposited Iiere 1 „ I I must not forget to notice Professor Arna Magnaqis who independent of a considerable legacy bequeathed his va­ luable collection of Manuscripts relating to Northern Anti­ quities to the library of the University of Copenhagen. In the church yard is a simple tomb raised to the memory of the Poet Johannes Ewald who died in 1781, and near the sacristy is a ltunic Monument of a very an­ cient date. Hell/ggeistes Kirlte. The church of the Holy Ghost is situated on the nor­ thern side of Wimmclskaftct. In ancient times it was a cloister belonging to the friars of the Holy Ghost. These monks had a dove quartered in their armorial hearings , which is now to be observed carved on stone over the two principal entrances to this church which was built in the year 1409. In the fire of 1728 it was destroyed hut in a short time rebuilt. The altar is of Norwegian marble and formerly decorated the Royal Palace of Co­ penhagen ; it was presented by Ilis Majesty King Christian the sixth in consequence of Ilis Royal residence being \ razed to the ground in lire year 1731, King Frederick the fifth also gave to this building two beautiful marble pil­ lars, and two handsome statues which arc placed on each side of tile altar; over the communion table is a superb