to satirize their conduct when he thought it deserved it-still, however, such was the respect entertained for his talent and independence, that he was retained, even when his satire offended deeply. He died at Nuybig, Sutherlandshire, on the 5th August, 1778, aged 64 years. Many instances could be given of his bold recklessness in reproving and satirizing the failings of all ranks of men that came under his displeasure, but these would swell this notice to too great a length. A subscription was entered into, and a monument raised to his memory. The foundation stone was laid on the 12th January, 1819, with masonic honours, and even at that late day, the procession was respectably and honourably attended.

GILLIES' COLLECTION OF POEMS. (Has Two Titles.) "SEAN DAIN AGUS ORAIN GHAIDHEALACH, air an tabhairt o Dhaoin uaisle, araid an Gaeltachd Alba do'n fhear fhoillsicheadh 'Eoin Gillies, Aon Co'fhreagarrach don T-sean chuideachd Albannach ann Duneidinn, agus fear do'n t-sean chuideachd am Peairt, agus Leabhar Reic-eadair don' chuideachd-sin. Clo-bhuailt' am Peairt.

1786."

"A COLLECTION OF ANCIENT AND MODERN GAELIC POEMS AND SONGS, transmitted from Gentlemen in the Highlands of Scotland to the Editor. Perth: Printed for John Gillies, Bookseller. 1786." 8vo.

This collection, though full of typographical errors, is valuable on account of containing several ancient poems,

and many pieces by Mr. Lachlan M'Pherson of Strathmasie, which possess much merit; as well as some smaller pieces which cannot be met with elsewhere. The book has now become very rare.

PETER GRANT'S HYMNS.

"NUADH DHAIN SPIORADAIL, le Padruig Grannd, am fogus da Bhaille na' n Granndach ann an Strathspea. Nis air an glanadh o mhearacdan lionmhor a cheud chlothbualaidh." (Here follow four Scripture quotations.) "Dun eudainn; athchloth-buailte le R. Meinearach agus ri 'n reiceadh leis, 1818. Pris aon tastan." 12mo. pp.

46. 6d.

This edition contained 13 Hymns.

"DAIN SPIORADAIL, le Paruig Grannd, ann an Stra-spea, am fagus d'a Bhaile nan Granndach, ann an Sgir-eachd Aberneich." (Here follow four Scripture quotations.) "Inbhirneis: ClodhBhuailte le Alastair Mac-an-toisich; agus reicte le uile Leabhar reiceiribh na Ducha. 1827. Price Sixpence." 12mo. pp. 48.

This was considerably altered, and contained only 11 Hymns, "Truaigh Shiorruidh," and "Staid Naduir," being left out.

"DAIN SPIORADAIL, le Paruig Grannd ann an

Stra-spea, am fagus d'a Bhaile nan Granndach, ann an sgireachd Aberneich." (Here follow four Scripture quotations.) "Inbhirneis: Clodhbhuailte le Alastair Mac-an-toisich; agus reicte le uile Leabhar reiceiribh na Ducha. 1827. Price One Shilling." 12mo. pp. 96.

This edition contained the 13 Hymns which appeared in the first edition, with considerable alterations, to which were added five new Hymns.

"DAIN SPIORDAIL, le Paruig Grannd, ann an Straspea, sgireachd Aberneich," (Here follow four Scripture quotations.) "Elgin: Printed by R. Johnston, for Peter Macdonald, Bookseller, 1827." 12mo. pp. 180. 2s. 6d.

This edition contains 37 Hymns, and a list of 8 errata. The Author states in the Preface, that it is the former work, with the addition of a few new Hymns. The work has been very popular, and in those parts of the Highlands where it is known, the Hymns are esteemed as inferior only to those of Buchanan.

ANGUS KENNEDY.

"DAIN SPIORADALTA agus Orain Nuadh Ghaidhealach, le Aonghus Cionadach, ann an Ardghobhar, 'N. Glasacha air chuir ann 'n clo le A. Napier, Arson an Ughdair. 1808." 12mo. d. pp. 36. 8d.

Angus Kennedy is a native of Ardgoär, in Argyleshire,

where he rents and cultivates a small farm; and is much respected by the proprietor, Colonel M'Lean, for his honesty, and industrious habits. His education is confined to an ordinary knowledge of the Sacred Scriptures, and a few books of divinity. Some years ago, when preachers in the Haldane connection itinerated through the Highlands, Mr. Kennedy, by attending to their discourses, was brought to a serious way of thinking, and in consequence, he began to amuse himself, by composing hymns upon particular Scripture subjects. As a relief, he occasionally tried his hand at a secular song, of which he has produced about half a dozen. These are mostly satirical; and one or two of them, decrying the ambition of rustic lads and lasses for their aping of the great in finery and dress, have acquired a deserved degree of popularity. The hymns which he has published present no excellence either in matter or style, and are therefore little known. His pamphlet was badly spelt and worse printed, and there being only a limited number thrown off, "for the author," it has now become very scarce. Mr. Kennedy may be about 70 years of age, and has a family.

DUNCAN KENNEDY'S COLLECTION OF HYMNS.

"Co'-CHRUINNEACHADH-LAOIDHE agus chantaicibh Spioradail, le Ughdairean Eagsamhail an d'a leabhar. Leabh. I." (Here follows a Gaelic quotation.) "Entered in Stationer's Hall. Clo' bhuailt 'le D. Mac Cnuidhein, Agus r'an Reic le J. Mac Anliosa Leabhar-reiceadoir ann Peairt: agus J. Mac Anliosa, Leabhar reiceadoir, oscionn na Crois ann Glasgho. 1786." 12mo. pp. 84. "Leabh. II." 12mo. pp. 64.

This collection was published by Duncan Kennedy, schoolmaster at Kilmelford, and afterwards accountant in Glasgow, and at present living at Lochgilphead, who formed a collection of Gaelic poetry, in three volumes, folio, (in MS.) now in the possession of the Highland Society of Scotland. The following account of the authors of the work, is taken from the Gaelic Preface, p. 7:—The I. to the XVI. Hymn, by John Campbell, in the parish of Glasrie. The XVIII. Hymn, by John Campbell, schoolmaster in the same parish. The XIX. to the XXIII. Hymn, by a Lady in the parish of Craignish. The XXIV. Hymn contains Bishop Carsewell of Kilmartin's Advice to his Son. The XXV. and XXVI. Hymns, by "Ioin Mac Anleora." The XXVII. Hymn appears to be very old, but the author is not known. The XXVIII. by John Keith. The XXIX. by David MacKellar. The XXX. to the XLI. Hymns are translated from the English by the person who collected and transcribed the whole.

LOUDIN'S SONGS.

"COMH CHRUINNEACHHIDH, Orainnaigh Gaedhaelach agus Bearla le Donacha Loudin. Seria mixta jocis, Ovid, Aberrain Clo-bhuailt ann le Sheumais Chalmers, Airson Wm. Sharp, ann 'n Inverness. 1780." 12mo. 6d.

M'CALLUM'S COLLECTION OF POEMS, &c.

"An Original Collection of the Poems of Ossian, Orrann, Ullin, and other Bards, who flourished in the same age. Collected and edited by Hugh and John M'Callum. Montrose: Printed