fyxntll WLumxmty § BOUGHT WITH THE INCO] FROM THE SAGE ENDOWMENT THE GIFT OF Slenry W. Sag* 1891 VIE FUND /.&.///*,. ./..jL&.asa.z. 6896-1 Cornell University Library Z8135 .M15 1881 olin 3 1924 029 635 814 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://archive.org/details/cu31924029635814 BIBLIOGRAPHY ROBERT BURNS 9<£ THE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ROBERT BURNS, WITH BIOGRAPHICAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTES, AND SKETCHES OF BURNS CLUBS, MONUMENTS AND STATUES. " The gossip keekit in his loof, Quo' scho, wha lives will see the proof, This waly boy will be nae coof, I think we'el ca' him Robin." Song — Rantin Rovjn Robin. K1L.M A KNOCK: PRINTED BY JAMES MJKIE, 2 KING STREET. MDOOCLXXXI. * CO BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ROBERT BURN! EDITION LIMITED TO 600 COPIES. PRINTED AT KILMARNOCK IN 1881, BY % »£ DEDICATION. TO THE WORLD-WIDE ADMIRERS OF SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL POET, THIS MEMORIAL VOLUME. IS COURTEOUSLY INSCRIBED. % Ho, stand bare brow'd with me to-day, no common name we sing, And let the music in your hearts like thunder marches ring : We hymn a name to which the heart of Scotland ever turns, The master singer of us all, the ploughman, Robert Burns. How shall we greet such name that stands a beacon in the years 1 With smiles of joy and love, or bursts of laughter and sweet tears? Greet him with all — a fitting meed for him who came along, And wove around our lowly life the splendours of his song. ALEX. ANDERSON, Prize Poem. CONTENTS. Preface. American Bibliography, William Gowans. Fac-Simile Title Page, of Original Edition, 1786, - 3 Burnsiana. Chronological List of Editions, - - 5-97 French Translations, - - - 99-100 German Editions and Translations, - 101-103 Carlyle's Letter on German Translations, 104 Works Relating to Burns, - - 107-244 Centenary Publications, - - 184-200 Guide Books, the Land of Burns, - 245 Notes and Queries, - - - 246-252 Burns Portraits, Nasmyth, .... 255 ■ : , Irvine, - - - - 256 , Dumfries, .... 256 , Taylor, .... 257 , Skirving, .... 258 , Tannock, .... 258 Edinburgh Eoyal Institution, - - 259 Burns Monument, - - 259 St. James' Masonic Lodge, Tarbolton, 259 Arbroath Museum, - - - 259 Irvine Burns Club, - - - 260 Alloway, The Cottage, - - - 260-276 , Burns Monument, - - 261 Abbotsford Library and Museum, - 261 British Museum, London, - - 262 South Kensington Museum, - - 263 Bodleian Library, - - - 263 Athenaeum Library, Liverpool, - 263-269 St. Paul's School Library, London, - 270 Dumfries, The House where Burns died, 283 Public Library, - - 283 , The Crichton Institution, - 283 Burns Relics Vlll. Burns Relics, Dumfries Observatory, - - - 284 , Hawick Museum, - - - 288 . , Harvard College, America, - - 291 , Masonic Relics, - - - - 291 , Kilmarnock Monument Museum, - 293 , Ayrshire Burns Library, Kilmarnock, 294 , Manuscripts, and their Possessors, - 270-294 , Painting of Burns as Poet Laureate of Can. Kil. Lodge, Edinburgh, - - 295-296 Bibliographical Notes. Kilmarnock Burns Press, - 298 Account for Printing, - 298 Bibliomania, - - - 299 John Wilson, Printer, - 300-301 • ■ — Caledonian Hunt Patronage, 301 Copyright, Edinburgh Edition, 301 Bibliographical Sketches. William Creech Publisher, 302-303 William Smellie, Printer, 303-304 James Johnson, Engraver, 304-305 • James Currie, M.D., Biogra- pher, - - - 305-306 Hew Ainslie, "Land of Burns," 307 " The Poets' Corner," Mitchell Library, Glasgow, - 308 William Chambers, Edinburgh, Publisher, - - 309 Burns Clubs, Alloway, - - - - 310-311 , Paisley, ----- 311-312 , Kilmarnock, - 313-314 , Dalry, ----- 315-316 , Boston, America, - - - 317-318 In Memoriam. Burial Places of the Burns Family, - 319-324 Burns Monuments. Alloway, - 327-328 Edinburgh, - 329-330 ■ Kilmarnock, - - - 331-333 Burns Statues. Glasgow, - 334-335 Dundee, - 336 New York, - 337 Dumfries, - 338 ADDENDUM. Burns Relic. (Poems by a Lady), - - . 339 PREFACE. This Bibliography of Burns represents the researches and labours of many years, and is the consummation of a long cherished wish on the part of the Editor, to furnish a unique memorial volume in honour of Scotland's National Poet. He has not been guided by any critical authority in arranging his materials; the conditions under which it is prepared for publication, have been — to ask no questions as to what to drop or what to retain of the Miscellaneous collection of writings classified as Burnsiana; the humblest poetical effusion, as well as the most eloquent essay have alike been gathered into this Repository of Burns Literature. The chief aim has been to compile "a Book of Memories" of all known editions of the Life and Writings of Burns, and works associated with his name, and to avoid anything like criticism or comment on them. The Editor has strictly adhered to the principle of obtaining inform- ation from authors themselves as to their writings, where one edition differed from preceding ones ; their motives for publication, and he has occasionally given extracts to show the style and spirit of the author. Nearly every work noted, with the exception of some American reprints, has passed under the Editor's inspection, been carefully examined, and no entry made at second-hand without reliable authority. The Biographical Notes are collated from published and private sources, and are enriched with many interesting snatches of Autobio- graphy from living authors, which have been kindly written, and are gratefully acknowledged ; where any work is simply entered in chrono- logical order without personal reference, it is solely for want of trust- worthy information. The record of Burns Manuscripts and Eelics, and their fortunate possessors, is the most exhaustive list ever published, and, with the addition of brief Historical Sketches of Burns Clubs, Monuments and Statues, give a completeness to the Bibliography which it would not otherwise possess ; the whole forming a not unworthy tribute to the Memory of the Poet. j. g. AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BURNS. ' ' Honor to whom honor is due. " Our record of American Re-prints, of Editions of Burns, would have been far from complete, but for the fortunate circumstance of finding a kindred spirit in William Gowans, Bookseller, New- York, whose strong deep love to Scotland, and Scotia's Bard, in- duced him to compile a list of the title pages and imprints of seventy-one different editions of Burns's works, published in America prior to the year 1868. This manuscript was presented by him to the publisher of this work only two years before his death, and may be said to be his last legacy as a contribution to the American Bibliography of Burns ; and but for his timely help we might have waited long for such an exhaustive list of editions. William Gowans was a remarkable man, and belonged to the old race. of booksellers; he was born at Lesmahgow, and educated at the parish school of Greenhill, near the Falls of Clyde. He was for forty years the leading Antiquarian Bookseller in New York. His shop in Nassau Street, is described by the American Correspondent of The Standard, " as a lumber house of old books, and he had a passion for acquiring great masses of volumes, with small regard to their worth or variety. Yet, among piles of rubbish, he had many rare and valuable works, and all the book collectors of the country resorted to his counters. It was supposed that his stock in trade couldnot be less than 200,000 volumes, but this was only conjecture ; for he did not know him- self how many or what books were contained in it. But he was singularly well acquainted with the literary merits of his wares, and could discourse most intelligently on the English Drama, on poetry, on belles lettres, on the historians and novelists, and on every matter connected with his profession as a bibliopolist. He had an extravagant idea of the dignity and importance of a bookseller and affected the eccentricities of the class as recorded in the literary era of the last century. His was a passion for un- cut copies in boards, and he would bluntly refuse to sell a treasure if he saw that his customer had no proper appreciation of its merits." He departed this life on the 27th November, 1870, leaving no children to preserve his name in the well-known store, the resort of lovers of choice editions, and large paper copies. We have no information as to the disposal of this vast collection, but if it had to be sold by auction, it might well evoke the ghost of old Gowans to bid at it, so tempting by reason of its magnitude and untold riches. EDITIONS OF BURNS PUBLISHED IN SCOTLAND, ENGLAND, IRELAND, AND AMERICA, TO THE YEAR 1880, INCLUSIVE. Editions without Dates are placed in what is supposed to be about the Year of Publication. m " Ev'n then, a wish (I mind its power), A wish, that to my latest hour . Shall strongly heave my breast ; That I, for poor auld Scotland's sake Some useful plan or book could make, Or sing a song at least." Epistle to the Gudewife of Watjchopb House. " There's ither Poets, much your betters, Far seen in Greek deep men o' letters, Hae thought they had ensur'd their debtors, A' future ages ; Now moths deform in shapless tatters, Their unknown pages." Epistle to James Smith. " With future hope, I oft would gaze, Fond, on thy little, early ways, Thy rudely-caroll'd, chiming phrase, In uncouth rhymes, Fir'd at the simple, artless lays Of other times." The Vision. Facsimile of the Title Page of the First Edition of Burns. Sft, *S^ i ~ : — ~ Bjt- ^ — >->>..>.>.+..>..>->.>.>.>.>.>.>..>.+..►.>.>..>.».>.>.>«>.>..>.>.>..>.>.>.>.>..>.>.>.>.. — „m P O E M S. CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT, B Y ROBERT BURNS. tt + THE Simple Bard, unbroke by rules of Art, 3 He pours the wild effusions of the heart: % And if inspired, 'tis Nature's pow'rs inspire; X Her's all the melting thrill, and hex's the kindling fire. v Anonymous. * V ■■«■*•<•■< <■■<■■<■■<■■<■■<•■<■■<■■<"< •*.<■■< <..*.<■■<■■'<■■*-<•'<■■'<••*•<■■<••■<■■<■■*■<■-<"<»<•■<•«< ■*•< * KILMARNOCK: PRINTED BY JOHN WILSON. M,DCC,LXXXVI. #£te BIBLIOTHECA BTJ-RNSIAffA. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. The simple Bard, unbroke by rules of Ait, He pours the wild effusions of the heart ; And if inspir'd, 'tis Nature's pow'rs inspire : Her's all the melting thrill, and her's the kindling fire. — Anonymous. Kilmarnock: Printed by John Wilson. 1786. This is the First Edition of Burns, a thin octavo, 240 pages. Price Three Shillings : published 31st July, 1786. Six Hundred and Twelve Copies printed. Three Hundred and Fifty Subscribed for previous to publication. Preface and Glossary. Contains, The Twa Dogs. Scotch Drink. Earnest Cry and Prayer. The Holy Fair. Address to the Deil. The Death and Dying Words of Poor Maillie. Poor Maillie's Elegy. Epistle to J S . A Dream. The Vision. Halloween. The Farmer's Salutation. The Cotter's Saturday Night. To a Mouse. Epistle to Davie. Lament. Despondency, an Ode. Man was made to Mourn. Winter, A Dirge. A Prayer in the Prospect of Death. To a Mountain Daisy. To Euin. Epistle to a Young Friend. On a Scotch Bard gone to the West Indies. Dedication to G — H — . To a Louse. Epistle to J L k. To the same. To W S n, Ochiltree. Epistle to J — R . Song, The Pigs o' Barley. Song, com- posed in August. Song, From Thee, Eliza, I must go. The Farewell. Epitaph on a Henpecked Country Squire. Epigram on said Occasion. Another. Epitaph on a Celebrated Ruling Elder. On a Noisy Polemic. On Wee Johnie. On the Author's Father. For R. A., Esq. ForG. H., Esq. A Bard's Epitaph. [For Sketch of John Wilson, see Bibliographical Notes.] POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : Printed for the Author. And sold by William Creech. 1787. Portrait of Burns, painted for this Edition by Alexander Nasmyth : Engraved by John Beugo. Published 21st April. Price Six Shillings. ■ Subscribers, Five Shillings. The First Edinburgh Edition ; Dedicated to the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the Caledonian Hunt. The list of Subscribers, printed after the dedication, is a very remarkable list of 1,500 names, extending over 38 pages, and engaging for 2,800 Copies. This Volume, in addition to the Poems in the Kilmarnock Edition, includes — Death and Dr. Hornbook. The Brigs of Ayr. The Ordination. The Calf. The Vision, additional Stanzas. Address to the Unco Guid. Tarn Samson's Elegy and Epitaph. A Winter Night. Stanzas in the Prospect of Death. Verses left at a Reverend Friend's JHouse. The First Psalm Paraphrased. A Prayer under the Pressure of Violent Anguish. The First Six Verses of the 90th Psalm. To Miss L . Address to a Haggis. Address to Edinburgh : and Seven Songs, John Barleycorn. When Guilford good. My Name, O. Green grow the Rashes. Again rejoicing Nature sees. Farewell to Ayr. The Big Bellied Bottle. ( 6 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. The Third Edition. [Octavo.] London: A. Strahan : T. Cadell. 1787. Portrait by Nasmyth : Engraved by Beugo. A reprint of the Edinburgh Edition, for the London publishers : has several typographical errors ; among others, in the "Address to a Haggis," the word "Skinking" (meaning watery), is printed "Stinking." This misprint is also found in a supplementary Edin- burgh Edition of the same year, and both are known to Collectors as the " Stinking Edition." This is the First London Edition of Burns ; contains a list of Subscribers' names to the Edinburgh Edition, printed for the author. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. [12-mo.] Philadelphia: Peter Stewart and George Hyde. 1788. Dedication to the Caledonian Hunt, and Glossary. A reprint of the Edinburgh Edition, 1787, and the First Edition printed in America. The evidence in favour of this annotation is only presumptive and circumstantial. At this period the communication between Europe and America was frequent and direct with Philadelphia ; while with New York it was intermittent. The former city was then the largest in North America, where most business was transacted, and nearly all printing executed, so it is fair to presume that this was the first Edition of the Poems of the Ayrshire Bard published in America. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. To which is added Scots Poems, selected from the works of Eobert Fergusson. [12-mo.] New York: J. & A. M'Lean. 1788. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. [12-mo.] Belfast : James Magee. 1789. A Pirated Edition ; has the Edinburgh Dedication, Extract from " The Lounger," No. 97, lately published in Edinburgh, and Glossary. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. [12-mo.] Dublin : William Gilbert. 1789. Portrait of Burns : Engraved by P. Halpin. The Belfast Edition, with a Dub- lin publisher's name. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. [12-mo.] Belfast : William Magee. 1790. Portrait of Burns : Engraved by P. Halpin. A reprint of the 1789 Edition, by the same Publisher. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. [12-mo.] Dublin : William Gilbert. 1790. The Belfast Edition, with a Dublin publisher's name. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. In two volumes. The Second Edition, considerably enlarged. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Printed for T. Cadell : London. 1793. Nasmyth's portrait : Engraved by Beugo. This edition included twenty addi- tional Poems contributed by the author. Tarn U' Shanter. Lament for James, Earl of Glencairn. Lament of Mary Queen of Scots. The Wounded Hare. On the late Captain Grose's Peregrinations, &c, Burns revised ( 7 ) the sheets of this edition, which has so many typographical and other errors, that some editors have doubted whether he had anything to do with it ; but in a letter to Alexander Cunningham, 10th September, 1792, he writes : "Amid all my hurry of business, grinding the faces of the publican and sinner on the merciless wheels of the Excise, making ballads, and then drinking, and singing them to my drink, and over and above all, the correcting the press-work of two different publications, &e." These were, doubtless, "Johnson's Scots Musical Museum," and this edition of his poems. Burns presented copies of this Two-volume edition to many of his influential friends, the Earl of Glencairn (brother of his deceased patron), Patrick Miller of Dal- swinton, John M'Murdo, and John P. Erskine, Esq. of Mar. The inscription on the fly-leaf of the copy to Mr. M'Murdo is as follows: — "Will Mr. M'Murdo do me the favour to accept of these volumes ? A trifling but sincere mark of the very high respect I bear for his worth as a man, his manners as a gentleman, and his kindness as a friend. However inferior now, or afterwards, I may rank as a poet, one honest virtue to which few poets can pretend, I trust I shall ever claim as mine. To no man, whatever his station in life or his power to serve me, have I ever paid a compliment at the expense of truth." — The Author. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In two vols. [12-mo.] Belfast : William Magee. 1793. Portrait of Burns : Engraved by P. Halpin. The first volume is a reprint of the 1789 Belfast Edition. The second volume contains additional Poems as in the 1793 Edinburgh Edition. Also, " The Silver Gun," and "Halloween," ' ' both much in the style of Burns, are the productions of a Scottish Bard of the name of John Main, " and ' ' Epistle to Walter Euddiman, by Eskdale Tarn, Langholm." These Poems appeared in the Edinburgh Weekly Amusement, to the publisher of which this Epistle is addressed. John Mayne, author of the Siller Gun, born at Dumfries, 26th March, 1759, went to London, 1785, a printer on the Star newspaper, afterwards editor and proprietor. He wrote the beautiful song, " Logan Braes," first printed in Glasgow, 1781, reappeared in the Star, 23rd May, 1789. Burns, having heard the song, and, supposing it to be an old composition, adapted into his own version the couplet which he admired — " While my dear lad maun face his faea, Far, far frae me and Logan braes." Mayne added stanzas to the Siller Gun, which, consisting of 12 stanzas, was originally printed at Dumfries in 1777. Extended to 2 cantos, and reprinted there. In 1780 it was enlarged to 3 cantos, and published in Ruddiman's Weekly Magazine. It was finally enlarged, to 5 cantos, and published in a nice edition of the author's poems and songs shortly before his death, which took place 14th March, 1836. Eskdale Tarn was Thomas Telford, the celebrated engineer, born at Eskdale, Dumfriesshire, in 1757, and buried in Westminster Abbey. The Menai Sus- pension Bridge, across Bangor Perry, is an imperishable monument of his fame — one of the finest structures of its kind in the world. He wrote a rhyming epistle to Burns, which was found among the Poet's papers by Dr. Currie, and inserted in his edition of Burns. A life of Telford, by Samuel Smiles, is among the " Lives of the Engineers," recently published. Telford died 2nd September, 1834. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In Two volumes. The Second Edition, considerably enlarged. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Printed for T. Cadell, London. 1794. Portrait of Burns by Nasmyth : Engraved by Beugo. A reprint of the 1793 Edition, and the last printed in the author's lifetime. ( 8 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Buens. In Two volumes. A New Edition, considerably- enlarged. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : Printed for T. Cadell, Junr., and W. Davies, London. 1797. Nasmyth's portrait : Engraved by Beugo. A reprint of the 1794 edition. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Kobert Burns. From the latest European Edition. Two volumes in one. [12-mo.] Philadelphia : Patterson & Cochran. 1798. A reprint of the Edinburgh Edition. 2 vols., considerably enlarged. 1797. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In two volumes. A new edition, considerably enlarged. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : Printed for T. Cadell, Junr., and W. Davies, London. 1798. Nasmyth's portrait : Engraved by Beugo. A reprint of the 1797 edition. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. To which are added Scots Poems, selected from the works of Robert Fergusson. [12-mo.] New York : John Tiebout. 1799. Portrait by Philad. This is evidently the same, or a portion of the first New York Edition, 1788, with a new title page and publisher's name. All else corresponds exactly with that edition. This was a custom in early time in New York to print a new title page for a portion of an edition which had lain on hand unsold, and which custom was not unknown in this country. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS; with an account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Obser- vations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry. In Four volumes. [Octavo.] Liverpool: Printed by J. M'Creery, for T. Cadell, Junr., and W. Davies, London. 1800. Nasmyth's portrait : Engraved by J. Neagle ; vignette woodcuts by Bewick. The first volume gives an accurate copy of the poet's seal on the vignette in- scribed " Wood-notes Wild ;" " Better a Wee Bush than Nae Beild." Two thousand copies printed. Price 31s 6d. List of Subscribers in the First volume. Published for the benefit of the Poet's widow and family, the sum realised being £1400. The First volume contains " Life of Burns," Criticism on his Writings, and Tributary Verses on his Death by Mr. Roscoe, and Poem addressed to Burns by Mr. Telford. The Second volume contains General Correspondence and pieces of Miscellaneous Poetry. The Third volume Poems formerly published, with some additions. The Fourth volume contains the Correspondence with George Thomson, and Poems hitherto unpublished. This is the First Edition edited by Dr. Currie, although his name does not appear on the title page. " It was admitted (writes Robert Chambers), that the Biography was executed with surprising delicacy towards the memory of the Poet, and the feelings of his surviving friends, as well as in the interests of truth and justice." [For sketch of Dr. Currie, see Bibliographical notes.] ( 9 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In Two volumes. A new edition, considerably enlarged. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : Printed by Adam Neil & Co., for T. Cadell, Junr., and W. Davies, London. 1800. Nasmyth's portrait : Engraved by Beugo. A reprint of the 1798 edition. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings, to which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry. In Four volumes. The Second Edition. [Octavo.] London: T. Cadell, Junr., and W. Davies. 1801. Portrait of Burns : Engraved by J. Neagle. Illustrated titles. Printed by P. Noble, in the Old Bailey. A reprint of the : 1800 Edition, with a few cor- rections. Pour Letters to a Female Friend, "My Dear E.," omitted, and Letters added to Charles Sharpe of Hoddham, Miss Williams, Dugald Stewart, and the Earl of Glencairn. Subscribers' names not given. The date of the Poet's birth corrected, from the 29th to the 25th January. Letter from Gilbert Burns to Dr. Currie, dated Dinning, Dumfriesshire, 24th October, 1800, first inserted in this Edition. "The Biographer of Burns was naturally desirous of hearing the opinion of the friend and brother of the Poet, on the manner in which he had executed his task, before a Second Edition should be committed to the press. He had the satisfaction of receiving this opinion in a letter dated 24th August, approving of the Life in very obliging terms, and offering one or two trivial corrections as to names ajid dates chiefly, which have been made in this Edition." [Note No. 3, 1st vol., appendix.] THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS ; with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings, to which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry. [4 vols. 12-mo.] Philadelphia : Thomas Dobson. 1801. Portrait after Nasniyth, by Lawson. POEMS ASCRIBED TO ROBERT BURNS, The Ayrshire Bard, not contained in any Edition of his Works hitherto published. [A thin Octavo.] Glasgow : Thomas Stewart. 1801. "Several of these pieces were received by the Publisher in the author's own manuscript, others were obligingly communicated by friends and admirers of the Bard, and some were collected from newspapers ; but it is presumed that on perusal all will be found to possess indubitable marks of their imputed parent. " — Preface. The Jolly Beggars, The Kirk's Alarm, The Twa Herds, Holy Willie's Prayer, and other Poems, were here, for the first time, printed as a supplementary volume. An addendum states that since the work was published several other pieces ascribed to Bcrns have been received. Stanzas to the Memory of Burns, by Edward. Rushton ; Poetical Epistle to Burns from the Rev. Mr. John Skinner ; Verses on the Death of Burns, by Mrs. Grant of Laggan ; and Letter from Burns to a Kilmarnock friend, are also included. B ( io ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. To which are added several other pieces not contained in any former edition of his Poems. [12-mo.] Glasgow: William M'Lellan. 1801. Portrait of Burns : Engraved by Mackenzie for M'Lellan's Edition of Burns ; and view of the house in which Burns was born, engraved by B. Scott. Includes The Jolly Beggars, The Kirk's Alarm, The Twa Herds, and Poems in Stewart's Edition. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. To which are added several other pieces not contained in any former edition of his Poems. [12-mo.] Glasgow : Chapman & Lang. 1801. Portrait of Burns : Engraved by Mackenzie for M'Lellan's Edition of Burns ; and view of the house in which Burns was born. The same edition as the preceding, printed by Chapman & Lang, for Messrs Vernor & Hood, London Publishers, whose names are on the imprint. POEMS, By Robert Burns, with his Life and Character, in Two volumes. Embellished with beautiful Engravings. [18-mo.] Ediribwgh: Printed by Oliver & Co. 1801. Nasmyth's portrait of Burns : Engraved by R. Scott ; vignettes and tail pieces by Bewick ; and illustrations by A. Carse, engraved by R. Scott. Edinburgh Dedication ; a concise account of the Life and Character of the author, and Glossary. ' ' The Editors have embellished this Edition with some beautiful and character- istic Engravings, and presented the reader with several pieces ascribed to Burns, none of which have been inserted in any former edition of his works. All of these, the Editors presume, will be found on perusal to possess indubi- table marks of their imputed parent." [Note at the end of the Life.] POEMS, CHIEFLY IN" THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In Two volumes. To which is prefixed the Life of the Author." "The simple Bard, unbroke by rules of art, Pours forth the wild effusions of the heart ; And if inspir'd, its nature's powers inspire ; Her's all the melting thrill, her's all the kindling fire." All the Poems and Songs that were in the Edition printed at Edinburgh in 1787 are in these two volumes. [12-mo.] Bencick: J. Taylor, 1801. Coarse wood-cut vignette portrait of Burns ; Life of Robert Burns ; Preface to the Kilmarnock and Dedication to the Edinburgh Editions ; a glossary and appendix containing a selection of pieces which have appeared separately These include The Twa Herds, Address to the Toothache, Tarn O' Shanter and Poetical Epistle from the Rev. Mr. John Skinner. [The poetical motto on the title page is not correct, according to the text of the original Kilmar- nock Edition, 1786.] ( 11 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In Two volumes. A New Edition, which includes all the Poems and Songs in that printed at Edinburgh in 1787 under the author's own inspection ; also his Life, and an appen- dix containing his other select pieces. [12-mo.] Berwick-upon-Tweed : Printed by H. Richardson for David Forbes, Edinburgh. 1801. Engraved title page, with vignette portrait of Burns. The same edition as the preceding, but a greatly improved portrait. The poetical motto on title page omitted. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. A New Edition, considerably enlarged. [12-mo.] Glasgow : Thomas Duncan. 1801. Life and Character of the Author, including "The Jolly Beggars" and other Poems not in his works previously published. THE WOEKS OF EOBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry. In Four volumes. The Third Edition. [Octavo.] London: T. Cadell, Junr., and W. Davies. 1802. Portrait, engraved by J. Neagle, and Illustrated Titles. A reprint of Dr. Currie's Second Edition. Printed by Wilson & Co. , Oriental Press, London. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. Two volumes. [32-mo.] Edinburgh: James Eobertson. 1802. Portrait of Burns : Engraved by W. Archibald. "Vignette — The Plough, on engraved title page. Frontispiece to the second volume — Miniature of Burns. Observations on the Character and Genius of Burns, account of his interment, Monody, Verses to hia Memory, and -Epitaph. Edinburgh Dedication, and Glossary. POEMS, BY EOBEET BURNS, with his Life and Character, and a Complete Glossary. Embellished with a Portrait of the Author. [24-mo.] Edinburgh : Oliver & Co. 1802. Portrait by Nasmyth : Engraved by R. Scott. Woodcut vignette. Edinburgh Dedication. A concise aceount of the Life and Character of the Author. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. Two volumes. [32-mo.] Paisley: R. Smith. 1802. Portrait and vignette. Contains a sketch drawn by a Lady, a native of Jamaica, and an intimate acquaintance of the Poet. This edition was suppressed, arid the Publisher, K.. Smith, alias '• Pea-strae," was fined. CRERAR'S EDITION OF BURNS' POEMS, with his Life and Char- acter. In Two volumes. Embellished with beautiful Engravings. [18-mo.] Kirkcaldy: J. Crebar. 1802. Frontispiece, "The Jolly Beggars," and Illustrations by A. Carse : Engraved by B. Scott. Edinburgh Dedication. A concise account of the Life and Character of the Author ; and Monody on the Death of Burns, by a gentleman of Kirkcaldy. ( 12 ) LETTERS ADDRESSED TO CLARINDA, &c. By Robert Burns, The Ayrshire Poet. Never before published. [12-mo.] Glasgow : T. Stewart. 1802. " As the Editor is vested with the sole power to publish these letters, any other person presuming to print them -will be prosecuted in terms of law." — Preface, dated Glasgow, 1st March, 1802. Two friends, Mr. James Gray, and Mr. Grahame, author of The Sabbath, applied to Clarinda (Mrs. M'Lehose) on behalf of a literary gentleman, Mr. Pinlay, who was then writing a Life of Burns, for permission to make a few extracts from the letters to enrich his life. This was, unfortunately, granted ; but on the express condition that only very few might be taken. By a gross breach of confidence these letters were copied and published ; and although an inter- dict was soon obtained at the instance of the London Publishers of Dr. Currie's Edition, yet in spite of legal proceedings the stolen letters continued to be printed and appended to various Editions of the Poet's Correspondence, till the death of Clarinda in 1841, when a Complete Edition was published by her grandson. Nothing could be more contrary to truth than that the Editor had the sole power to publish them. STEWART'S EDITION OF BURNS'S POEMS, including a number of Original Pieces never before published. Embellished wi^h Engravings. To which is added an Appendix, consisting of his Correspondence with Clarinda, &c. [18-mo.] T. Stewart. 1802. Engraved frontispiece from " The Jolly Beggars, " drawn by A. Carse : Engraved by P. Scott. Engraved vignette of The Cottage and Bust of Burns, drawn by J. Denholm. Dedication to the Caledonian Hunt. Sketch of the Life and Character of Burns, with a Criticism on his Works, and a Glossary. The Letters to Clarinda are not printed in this Edition, as stated on the title page, an interdict having been obtained against Stewart, the Publisher. A reprint of the Poems, as issued weekly in tracts, by Stewart & Meikle. 1799. THE BEAUTIES OF BURNS. Air: J. & P. Wilson. 1802. Contains Death and Dr. Hornbook, The Twa Brigs, The Cotter's Saturday Night, Halloween, and Songs. Price Threepence. POEMS, BY ROBERT BURNS, with his Life and Character. [18-mo.] Dundee, : Printed by F. Ray. 1802. Edinburgh Dedication. The Life and Character of the Author, and Glossary. THE POETICAL WORKS OF THE LATE ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life. A New Edition, containing many excellent pieces of the Author's that never made their appear- ance in the Copyright Edition. [12-mo.] Newcastle-on-Tyne : M. Angus & Son. 1802. Portrait of Burns and vignette by J. A. Kidd, Newcastle. Edinburgh Dedica- tion. Sketch of the Life and Character of Burns, reprinted from the Glasgow Edition, and Glossary. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry. In Four volumes. The Fourth Edition. [Octavo.] London : T. Cadell & W. Davies. 1803. Portrait engraved by J. Neagle. Illustrated titles. A reprint of Dr Currie's Second Edition. Printed by A. Wilson, Oriental Press, London. ( 13 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. With an Account of his Life. Two volumes. [12-mo.] Dublin: Printed by Gilbert k Hodges. 1803. A reprint of the 1793 Belfast Edition, containing "The Silver Gun," and "Halloween," by John Main ; and " Epistle," by Eskdale Tam, with a Memoir of the Life of the late Eobert Burns, written by K. Heron. Price 5/ British. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. A New Edition, which includes all the Poems and Songs in that printed at Edinburgh in 1787 under the Author's own inspection. [12-mo.] London: A. Cleugh. 1803. The Life of Robert Burns summed up on one page. Edinburgh Dedication, and Glossary. J. Findlay, printer, Arbroath. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. Two volumes. [32-mo.] Dublin: N. Kelly, 1803. Woodcut vignettes. Edinburgh Dedication. Observations on the Character and Genius of Burns, account of his interment, Monody on his Death, Verses to his Memory, Epitaph, and Glossary. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In Two volumes. With a Complete Glossary and Life of the Author. Embellished with a Portrait. [32-mo.] London: E. Thurgood. 1803. Portrait engraved by Mackenzie. Edinburgh Dedication. Sketch of the Life of Burns, published 18th May, 1803. THE POETICAL WOEKS OF EOBEET BURNS. A New Edition, including the pieces published in his Correspondence, with his Songs and Fragments. To which is prefixed a Sketch of his Life. In Three volumes. [12-mo.] London: T. Cadell & W. Davies. 1804. Nasmyth's portrait : Engraved by R. H. Cromek. Sketch of the Life, initialed A. C. Poem on the Death of Burns, by Mr. Eoscoe. Kilmarnock Preface. Edinburgh Dedication, and Glossary. Price 9/ in boards. The Life of Burns, by Alexander Chalmers, M.A.F.S.A., biographical and miscellaneous writer, born at Aberdeen, 29th March, 1759. His father was a printer and a man of great classical attainments : established the Aberdeen Journal, the first newspaper published in that city. His son, Alexander, received a medical education, but devoted himself to literature, left his native city for London, became Editor of the Public Ledger, the London Packet, and at one time of the Morning Herald. The work on which his fame as an author chiefly rests is his General Biographical Dictionary, extending to 32 volumes, begun in 1812 and completed in 1817. Edited an Edition of Shake- speare's Works in 1803 and 1823 ; compiled a glossary of Shakespeare. He belonged to several Literary Clubs of the old school, of which he was nearly the last surviving member. Died in London, 10th December, 1834. THE JOLLY BEGGAES : A Cantata Ascribed to the Cele- brated Eobert Burns. [12-mo.] Newcastle-upon-Tyne :• J. Mitchell. 1804. "The Jolly Beggars evidently possesses some trait characteristic of Burns, and is on that account worthy of attention." — Advertisement. ( 14 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. In Two volumes. [Octavo.] Cork : A. Edwards. 1804. A reprint of the Dublin Edition, 1803. A Memoir of the Life of the late Robert Burns, written by R. Heron. Poems, " The Silver Gun" and " Halloween," by John Main; and "Epistle," by Eskdale Tarn. Engraved portrait of Burns. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. With his Life and Character. '[18-mo.] Edinburgh : Printed by John Turnbull, for Cameron & Co., Glasgow. 1804. Nasmyth's portrait : Engraved by Mackenzie for Cameron & Co.'s Edition. Life of Robert Burns. Edinburgh Dedication, and Glossary. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. With his Life and Character. Embellished with an elegant head. [18-mo.] Glasgow: Printed by W. Lang for Cameron & Co. 1804. Edinburgh Dedication, and Glossary. THE WORKS OF ROBEET BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which is prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry. [3 vols. 12-mo.] Philadelphia : William Fairbatrn. 1804. POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. To wly^h are added several other pieces not contained in any former Edition of his Poems, together with the Life of the Author, written by himself, and elegant Extracts from his Letters. [12-mo.] Wilmington : Bonsal & Niles. 1804. Engraved Portrait. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with the Author's Life, written by himself. Two volumes. [18-mo.] Philadelphia: Benjamin Johnson, Jacob Johnson, and Robert Johnson. 1804. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry. In Four volumes. The Fifth Edition. [12-mo.] Belfast : Archer The Ten Pieces are the " Postcript to Yestreen I had a Pint o' Wine, ^ ^ ihe Patriarchs," "Ye hae lien wrang, Lassie," "Supper is na ready ihe Union" "Wha'llkiss me now," " The Fornicator," "The case of Con- science," " Jacob and Baehel," and "Donald Brodie.' " The Song of Solomon falls infinitely short of the chaste and ardent pathos of Burns " We think the notions of Solomon concerning love less spiritual, less delicate, and less pleasing than those of Burns. His own elucidation is is oftener wanted, and his own ideas are more wild and confused. Xet Burns, in some instances, has imitated or pharaphrased his sentiments, ine last two lines of " Lovely Nancy " may be traced, we think, to chap, vi., verse 5 of " The Song of Songs." Some of the additional Songs are only seen in privately printed volumes of "The Merry Muses." THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life and a Criticism on his Writings, &c, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition, with many additional Pieces. In Two volumes. r24-mo.l Montrose: David Hill. 1823. Frontispieces and vignettes. The first volume contains the Life and Letters of Burns, and the second his Poems. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, to which is prefixed a Sketch of his Life. [24-mo.] Edinburgh : Printed by W. Aitchison. 1824. Frontispiece from " Tarn 0' Shanter," and vignette, " The Cottage where Burns was born." Engraved by W. D. Lizars. Life and Edinburgh Dedication. WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life. In Four volumes. [18-mo.l New York: W. A. Barlow. 1824. Portrait and Engraved Title Pages, by Durand. THE LIFE AND WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, as originally Edited by James Currie, M.D. Two which is prefixed a Review of the Life of Burns, and of various Criticisms on his Character and Writings, by Alexander Peterkin. A New Edition, with many additional pieces. In Four volumes. [24-mo.] New York : S. King. 1824. Portrait, frontispieces and vignettes. Engraved by W. & D. Smith, from Designs by Stothard and others. Four Engravings. An American reprint of the Edinburgh Edition. ( 37 ) THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, to which is prefixed a Life of the Author, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition. In Two volumes. [Octavo.] London: Thomas Tegg. 1824. Portrait of Bubns, by R. Malcolm, Engraved by Freeman. Advertisement to the first Edinburgh Edition of Currie's Burns. Edinburgh Dedication and Glossary. A reprint of Dr Currie's Editions, issued after the expiration of the Copyright THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS : Including several Pieces not inserted in Dr. Currie's Edition, with an enlarged Glossary, and an original Life of the Author. Two volumes in One. [24-mo.] London : J. & T. Allman. 1824. Portrait of Burns, and vignette from "The Soldier's Return." Life of Burns. Critique on the Writings of Burns, Glossary, Kilmarnock Preface, and Edinburgh Dedication. New English Classics. Price 5/ in boards. " However unlike Burns may be to Shakespeare in the range of his genius, there is something of the same magnanimity and unaffected character in him. He had little of Shakespeare's imagination or inventive power, but in the narrow circle of personal feeling or domestic incidents, his poetic ideas flow equally vigorous and powerful. " Bruce's Address to his Army " is not equalled by any Poem of the same kind in being." — Critique. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life and a Criticism on his Writings, &c, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition, with many additional Pieces. In Two volumes. [24-mo.] Montrose : Printed by D. Hill, for George Clark, Aberdeen. 1824. Frontispiece, "Tarn 0' Shanter," and "The Cotter's Saturday Night." Vig- nettes, " Falls of Fyers," and "The Twa Dogs." Designed and Engraved by W. & D. Lizars. Appendix contains additional Poems, " The Jolly Beggars," &c, and Glossary. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, The Ayshire Bard, including all the Pieces originally published by Dr. Currie, with various Additions. A New Edition, with an En- larged and Corrected Glossary, and a Biographical Sketch of the Author. [Octavo.] ' ' Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, That's a' the learning I desire ; Then tho' I drudge thro' dub an' mire, At pleugh or cart, My muse, tho' hamely in attire, May touch the heart. London: Jones <& Company. 1824. Portrait engraved by J. Rogers. Price 9/, cloth. Biographical Sketch of the Author " on the Death of Burns," by Mr. Roscoe. Kilmarnock Preface. Edinburgh Dedication. Poems and Glossary, paged for two volumes. The second division contains the Life of Robert Burns, General Correspondence, and a Criticism on his Writings, by Dr. Currie. Originally issued in 18 Weekly Numbers, at 6d. each. ( 38 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Burns. [12-mo.] London: John Sharpe. 1824. Vignette from " The Cotter's Saturday Night," and Illustrations drawn by R. Westall, R. A., Engraved by W. Finden. Price 9/ in boards. Edinburgh Dedication, and Kilmarnock Preface. " The present Volume consists of all the Poems published in the Author's lifetime, with the exception of a few Lyrical Pieces, which are thrown into the alphabetical arrangement of another Volume, comprising his Songs, Posthumous Poems and Reliques ; and which together form a complete Edition of his Poetical Works." —Preface. SONGS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Eobert Burns. [12-mo.] London : John Sharpe. 1824. Vignette from "Flow Gently Sweet Afton," and Illustrations, drawn by R. Westall, P. A., Engraved by W. Finden. Price 9/ in boards. Uniform with the Poems, both published, 1st August, 1824. BURNS' SONGS, CHIEFLY SCOTTISH. [18-mo.] London: John Sharpe, Published 1st February. 1825. Vignette Title — a smaller and quite different Edition from the foregoing. THE BRITISH ANTHOLOGY OR POETICAL LIBRARY : Vol. 8. Burns. [16-mo.] London: John Sharpe. 1825. Four Parts, Vignette Illustrations to each part, by R. Westall, R.A. Engraved by W. Raddon. 1st Part Songs, chiefly Scottish. 2nd, " The Cotter's Satur- day Night," and other Poems. 3rd, "Tam O'Shanter," &c. 4th, "Hal- loween." The Series complete in Eight Volumes. Price Two Guineas. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with a Glossary and a Biographical Sketch of the Author. In Two volumes. University Edition. [64-mo.] London : Jones & Company. 1825. Portrait and vignette. Kilmarnock Preface and Edinburgh Dedication. A Perfect Gem. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, as originally Edited by James Currie, M.D., with many additions. Two volumes. [24-mo.] London: T. & J. Allman. 1825. Frontispieces, "Death and Dr. Hornbook," "Scotch Drink," Vignettes, "Tam O' Shanter," and " Burns at the Plough," Designed and Engraved by Kirkwood 8c Son, Edinburgh. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings, &c, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition, with many additional Pieces. In Two volumes. [24-mo.] Edinburgh : Published by George Clark, Aberdeen. 1825. The same Edition as the preceding, both printed by William Aitchison, Edin- burgh. ( 39 ) THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS : Including Several Pieces not inserted in Dr. Currie's Edition ; exhibited under a new plan of arrangement, and preceded by a Life of the Author, and a complete Glossary. In Two volumes. [24-mo.] New Fork: D. Mallory. 1825. Portrait and Engraved Title, DOVE'S ENGLISH CLASSICS : The Poetical Works of Robert Burns, carefully Collated, with Original Explanatory Notes. [24-mo.] London : J. F. Dove. 1826. Frontispiece and Vignette by H. Corbould. Engraved by C. Heath. Price Six Shillings . "The Poems in this Edition are systematically arranged ; and, for the facility of reference, an Alphabetical List of the Songs and Ballads is given in the table of content's. Original Explanatory Notes have been furnished by a literary gentleman, in which allusions to local customs are illustrated ; obscure phrases rendered intelligible to the English reader, and the incon- venience and often unsatisfactory result of referring to a Glossary avoided." — Advertisement. THE BEAUTIES OF BURNS, consisting of Selections from his Poems and Letters, by Alfred Howard, Esq. [18-mo.] London : Thomas Tegg. 1826. Portrait of Burns, Engraved by Charles Heath. Volume 8 of Howard's Beauties of Literature. Published monthly. Price 2/6. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, The Ayrshire Bard : including all the Pieces originally Published by Dr. Currie, with various additions. A New Edition, with an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary, and a Biographical Sketch of the Author. [Octavo.] ' ' Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, That's a' the learning I desire ; Then tho' I drudge thro' dub or mire, At pleugh or cart, My muse, tho' hamely in attire, May touch the heart." London : Jones & Company. 1826. Portrait engraved by J. Rogers, A Re-print of the 1824 Edition. Price 9/, cloth. Printed by Andrew Duncan, Glasgow, printer to the University. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings, to which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition. Four Volumes complete in One, with many additional Poems and Songs, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. From the last London Edition of 1825. [Octavo.] New York: William Borradaile. 1826. Portrait and Engraved Titles. The First American Edition to acknowledge its indebtedness to Englislj Copyright for being able to issue a pirated Edition, and do penance on the Title Page as a slight atonement. ( 40 ) THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with his Songs and Fragments, to which is prefixed a Sketch of the Author's Life. [24-mo.] Glasgow: George Love & Co. 1828. Portrait. THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BURNS, Chronologically Arranged, comprehending the whole of Dr. Currie's Collection, and the most valuable portion of Cromek's Reliques. [12-mo.] Glasgow: Richard Griffin & Co. 1828. " The Prose Writings of Burns are thus limited to their real dimensions, yet presented in a shape, at onee portable and suitable to the library of the man of taste, or the table of the drawing-room." — Advertisement. The Clarinda Letters not included in this Collection. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, The Ayrshire Bard : including all the Pieces originally Published by Dr. Currie, with various additions. A New Edition, with an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary, and a Biographical Sketch of of the Author. [Octavo.] ' ' Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, That's a' the learning I desire ; Then tho' I drudge thro' dub or mire, At pleugh or cart, My muse, tho' hamely in attire, May touch the heart. " London: JONES & COMPANY. 1828. Portrait engraved by^ J. Rogers. A reprint of the 1824 Edition. Price 9/. cloth. Printed by Hutchison & Brookman, Glasgow. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS : including Several Pieces not inserted in Dr. Currie's Edition, with an Enlarged Glossary, and an Original Life of the Author. Two volumes in One. [24-mo.] London: Joseph Smith. 1828. Engraved Portrait of Burns, and Vignette : " The Soldier's Return," price 5/. Life of Robert Burns. Critique on the Writings of Burns, and Glossary. Kilmarnock Preface. Edinburgh Dedication. Poems, chiefly Scottish, in Five Books. Moral, Religious, and Preceptive, Pathetic, Elegiac, and De- scriptive, Familiar and Epistolary, Humorous, Satirical, Epigrammatical, and Miscellaneous, Songs and Ballads. THE POEMS AND SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS, with a Life of the Author, and a Glossary. [24-mo.] Alnwick: W. DAVISON. 1828. Frontispiece, Big Bellied Bottle. Vignette, and Woodcut Illustrations by Thomas Bewick. Life of Robert Burns. Edinburgh Dedication. Price 2/6, boards. ( 41 ) LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS, By J. G. Lockhart, L.L.B. [18-mo.] " Of him who walked in glory and in joy Behind the plough upon the mountain side. " — Wobsworth. Edinburgh : Printed for Constable & Co. 1828. "A Gem in Biography," and forma vol. xxiii. of Constable's Miscellany of Original and Selected Publications in the various departments of Literature, Science and the Arts. LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS. By J. G. Lockhart, L.L.B. [Octavo.] " Of him who walked in glory and in joy Behind the plough upon the mountain side. " Edinburgh : Published by Constable & Co. 1828. A reprint, in Large Type, of the previous work, forming a handsome Octavo Volume. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, The Ayrshire Bard : Including all tbe Pieces originally published by Dr. Currie, with various additions. A New Edition, with an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary, and a Biographical Sketch of the Author. [Octavo.] " Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, That's a' the learning I desire ; Then tho' I drudge thro' dub or mire, At pleugh or cart, My muse, tho' hamely in attire, May touch the heart. London: Jones & Company. 1829. Portrait engraved by J. Rogers. A reprint of the 1824 Edition. Price 9/, cloth. Printed by Hutchison & Brookman, Glasgow. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS : Complete, with a Sketch of his Life, and an Original Essay on his Character and Writings. [18-mo.] Dublin: E. M. Warren. 1829. Edinburgh Dedication. Preface to the First Edition, and Glossary. Cheap Edition, in printed Paper Covers. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, as Collected and Published by Dr. Currie, with additional Poems, a Memoir of the Author, and an Enlarged Glossary. [12-mo.] London: Jones & Company. 1829. Biographical Sketch of the Author. " On the death of Bukns," by Mr. Roscoe. Kilmarnock Preface. Edinburgh Dedication and Glossary. Diamond Cabinet Edition of Select British Poets. Volume 2nd comprising the Works of Henry Kirk White, Burns, Beattie, Shenstone, Gay's Fables, Butler, and Select Works of Lord Byron. Price 10/6. Miniature portraits of the Poets, Engraved by J. Rogers, as a frontispiece. Vignette painted by Harvey. ( & ) THE POETICAL WORKS OF EOBERT BURNS. Two volumes. [18-mo.] Chiswich: C. Whittingham. 1829. Vignettes— Preface to the First Edition, and Dedication to the Second. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS. Two volumes. [12-mo.] London: William Pickering. 1830. Portrait of Robert Burns, Engraved by H. Robinson. Memoir of Burns. Kilmarnock Preface. Edinburgh Dedication and Glossary. The Aldine Edition of the British Poets, price 5/ each volume. Memoir of Burns, written by Sir Harris Nicolas, Chancellor and Knight Grand Cross of the Ionian Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order, Barrister-at-law, and a Lieut., Royal Navy, born 10th March, 1799, passed his early years in the Navy, and received a commission on the 20th September, 1815, called to the Bar of the Inner Temple, 6th May, 1825. As a Barrister, his practise was confined to claims of peerage before the House of Lords. Elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, he devoted himself entirely to Antiquarian Literature, particularly history, genealogy, and heraldry, and the works he produced in quick succession bear witness to his critical acumen and industry. He wrote Lives of Cowper, Thomson, and Kirk White for the Aldine Edition of the Poets. He died at Cape Cure, near Boulogne-sur-Mer, on the 31st August, 1848, aged 49, and lies buried there in the Cemetery. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life and Criticism on his Writings. To which is prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition. Four volumes complete in One, with many additional Poems and Songs, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. From the last London Edition of 1829. [12-mo.] New York : S. & D. A. Forbes. 1830. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with a Sketch of his Life, by James Currie, M.D., with many additional Poems and Songs, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. In Two volumes. [32-mo.] London: G. Jones & Co. 1830. Portrait of Burns. Biographical Sketch of the Author. " On the death of Burns," by Mr. Roscoe. Preface to the Kilmarnock Edition, and Edinburgh Dedication, THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with his Life, a Critique, Glossary, &c. Two volumes in One. [16-mo.] London : Joseph Smith. 1830. Portrait of Burns and vignette. Poems in Five Books. A reprint of the 1825 Edition. ( 43 ) TAM O' SHANTEE AND SOUTEE JOHNNY. A Poem, by Eobert Burns, illustrated by Thomas Landseer. [12-mo.] " The swats sae ream'd in Tammie's noddle, Fair play, he car'd na deils a boddle." London: Marsh & Miller. 1830. Thomas Landseer, son of John Landseer, A.R.A., and elder brother of the celebrated Edwin Landseer, was born at the close of the last century, has occupied a distinguished place as an Engraver, and a constant Exhibitor at the Eoyal Academy. His finely executed plate of Kosa Benheur's Horse Fair in 1861, added greatly to his reputation. His best Engravings are after his brother's Pictures, of which he has managed to catch not only the spirit, but even the style in which they are painted, giving almost the touches of the brush. In 1871 he published " The Life and Letters of William Bewick, Artist. " In Two volumes. His death occurred 20th January, 1880, having reached the venerable age of over four-score years. AN ADDEESS TO THE DEIL. By Eobert Burns, with Explan- atory Notes, Illustrated by numerous Engravings on Wood, after designs by Thomas Landseer. [12-mo.] London: William Kidd. 1830. " A limited number of proof impressions of the Plates, on India Paper, have been taken off, and may be had separately." — Advertisement. " Burns, like Orpheus or Theseus of old, must have evidently penetrated into the very recesses of his infernal Kingdom ; and to the fortunate event of our Poet's returning alive into the cool air of Ayrshire, to remonstrate with the grim monarch whose domestic policy he has been considering, we owe those touches of occupation and character which Mr. Landseer has worked up in the preceding sketch. We cannot undertake to say whether or not " Auld Hornie " be a portrait, but the brimstone ladle is wielded by him with such an air, and the. " cavern grim and sootie " is glowing with such a light, that we have no more doubt of the identity of the person or the place, than seems to possess the mortal supervisor who looks down from his rocky shelf upon the fearful business of the infernal kitchen, under much the same feeling with which a spring chicken, rescued from the knife and perched in some secure concealment, would probably regard a score or two of his brethren roasting." —Note. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF EOBERT BUENS, with an Account of his Life, and Criticism on his Writings, with Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, and a Copious Glossary, by James Currie, M.D. Four volumes com- plete in One. [12-mo.] New York: S. King, 1831. Portrait and Engraved Title. LIFE OF EOBEET BUENS. By J. G. Lockhart, L.L.D., with an Essay on his Writings, prepared for this Edition. [18-mo.] ' ' Of him who walked in glory and in joy Behind his plough upon the mountain side. " — WORDSWOKTH. New York : William Stodard. 1831. Portrait and Engraved Title, by Gimber. ( 44 ) THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS: Including his Letters to Clarinda, and the whole of his Suppressed Poems, with an Essay- on his Life, Genius, and Character. Complete in One volume. [12-mo.] London: William Clark. 1831. Naysmith's portrait of Burns, engraved by J. Kennerley. Essay on his Life, Genius, and Character, initialed J. R. Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Burns, by his brother Gilbert. Kilmarnock Preface. Edinburgh Dedica- tion. Poems of Burns, in Eight Books. Letters, &c. Appendix contains Letter from Dr. Blacklock to Rev. Mr. G. Lawrie. Poetical Epistle from Dr. Blacklock to Burns. Poetical Epistle from Mrs. Scott. Song by Lapraik, &c. Poem • ' On the Death of Burns," by Mr Boscoe, and Glossary. " The present edition of the Works of Burns was undertaken with the view of presenting the public with a collection more extensively formed, more copiously illustrated, and less expensive in the purchase than any that has yet appeared. It contains an Essay on the Life, Genius, and Character of the Author, in which the vicissitudes of his fortune are recorded, and his memory defended against the malignity of hypocrisy and envy." — Preface. The Ten Songs, never befoie Published, in the 1823 Edition of Clark, are not included in this Collection of his Poetical Works, and have ever since been rigidly suppressed by all Publishers. The Title Page of this Edition is therefore not correct. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition. Four volumes complete in One, with many additional Poems and Songs, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. From the last London Edition of 1825. [Octavo.] Philadelphia: J. Crissy & J. Geigg. 1831. Portrait of Burns, and vignette, "Friars Carse Hermitage," engraved by J. V. Stout, New York. A reprint of the London Edition. Jones & Company, 1825. THE SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS, with his Life, and a Glossary. [64-mo.] ' ' And mony a canty day, John, We've had wi' ane anither." — Vide p. 47. Glasgow: Richard Griffin & Co. 1831. Frontispiece, " Burns at the Plough," by J. Stewart, engraved by Wilson. Vignette, " John Anderson, My Jo." THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS. [12-mo.] Printed for the Booksellers in Australia. 1832. Pen and Ink Sketch of Burns, from Taylor's Authenticated Picture, and Vignette, " Tam 0' Shanter, and Souter Johnny." " His ancient trusty drouthy crony." The 1813 Perth Edition, with Illustrated Title Page, and Frontispiece Portrait. ( 45 ) THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, The Ayrshire Bard : including all the Pieces originally Published by Dr Currie, with various Additions. A New Edition, with an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary, and a Biographical Sketch of the Author. [Octavo.] " Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, That's a' the learning I desire ; Then tho' I drudge thro' dub or mire, At pleugh or cart, My muse, tho' hamely in attire, May touch the heart." London: Jones & Company. 1832. " Another of the same " as all the former reprints of Jones' Octavo Editions. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. [24-mo.] Edinburgh: Thomas Nelson and Peter Brown. 1832. Engraved Portrait. Volume 4. Select British Poets. Edinburgh Dedication, and Biographical Sketch of the Author. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition, with many additional Poems, and Songs. From the latest London Edition. Embellished with Fifty-three Engravings on Wood. [Octavo.] New York: Booth & Son. 1832. THE ENTIRE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are pre fixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. The Four volumes complete in One, with an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. Diamond Edition. Embellished with an Original Design from the " Cotter's Saturday Night." The First Diamond Edition. [18-mo.] Edinburgh: James Chambers. 1833. This is the first Edition of the Diamond Series. It has no Plates like its successors, only the Frontispiece, but more carefully printed on better paper. It went through Ten Editions, and was for many years a favourite Edition with young readers who could bear the extreme small type. SELECTIONS FROM THE SCOTTISH POEMS OF ROBERT BURNS. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Walter Seyton. 1834. Woodcut Vignette. Price 1/6. ( 46 ) THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with his Life, by Allan Cunningham. In Eight volumes. [Foolscap Octavo.] " High Chief of Scottish Song ! That could'st alternately impart Wisdom and rapture in thy page, And brand each vice with satire strong ; Whose lines are mottoes of the heart, Whose truths electrify the sage. " — Campbell. London: Cochrane & M'Crone. 1831. Portrait of Burns, from the Original Painting, by Alexander Nasmyth, engraved by W. C. Edwards. The birthplace of the Poet, from a drawing by T. Stotliard, E.A., engraved by R. Brandard. Each Volume illustrated with Two Landscape Vignettes, by D. O. Hill, S.A., from real Scenes taken by him expressly for this Publication, engraved by Goodall, Brandard, Miller, Wallis, Cooke, Graves, and Horsburgh. The last Volume has a Profile and seal of Burns, and Fac-simile of the Original Song by Burns, ' ' The Blue- eyed Lass," Air by Captain R . " When this Edition of Burns was first announced, six volumes, it was cal- culated, would contain all that was desirable to publish of his Writings. But the success of the First volume opened new sources of intelligence. So many new Poems, new Songs, new Letters, and new Anecdotes were supplied, that the Editor began to feel the necessity of extending the limits of his undertaking. Nor was this all ; the propriety of forming a more ample Glossary was pressed upon him by friends, in whose judgment he has confi- dence, while, at the same time, he was stimulated to exertion by other publishers, who menaced him with rival Editions of the Poet, conducted by Editors of great powers and original resources." — Advertisement. Published in Monthly Volumes, price 5/. each, the First Volume, containing the Life of Burns, issued January 15th, 1834. New Title Pages given with the last Volume. James Cochrane & Co., London. ' ' In writing the Poet's Life, I have availed myself of his Unpublished Journals, Private Letters, Manuscript Verses, and of well Authenticated Anecdotes and Traits of Character supplied by his friends ; and I have arranged his Works as much as might be in the order of their composition, and illustrated them with such Notes, critical, historical, and biographical, as seemed necessary. Of Verse, one hundred and odd pieces will be found in this Edition more than Currie's Octavo's contain. The number of Letters, too, are materially increased, but nothing is admitted that bears not the true Burns stamp." — Preface. Allan Cunningham, the Biographer of Burns, was born at Blackwood, Dumfriesshire, 7th December, 1784, served his apprenticeship as a stone- mason, removed to London in 1810, and fouud employment writing for the newspapers till 1814, when he got a permanent occupation as clerk of the works, or superintendent to Sir Francis Chantry, the eminent Sculptor. All his Literary labours were produced in intervals from his daily work in the Studio. An indefatigable writer, he contributed to the Magazines of the day, and nearly all the Songs and Fragments of Verse in Cromek's remains of Nithsdale and Galloway Song are his own composition, although the Editor accepted them as Originals gathered from tradition. In 1822 he published "Sir Marmaduke Maxwell," a Dramatic Poem, " The Songs and Ballads of Scotland," in 4 vols., 1825. To Murray's Family Library he contributed " Lives of eminent British Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, " the most popular of all his prose works. He also wrote " Traditional Tales," and three Novels, " Paul Jones," "Sir Michael Scott," and " Lord Roldan." ( 47 ) Of his Life of Burns, 5000 copies were speedily sold. Writing to Mr Gabriel Neil, of Glasgow, in January, 1834, with a copy of the First Volume, he says, " I hope you will like The Life." A third of it is new, so are many of the Anecdotes, and I am willing to stand or fall as an Author of it. " Mr. Neil helps Cunningham to much original information as to the Life of the Poet, and also some of his Unpublished Pieces. A Second Edition of the first vol., containing the Life only, was issued in 1835, and another in 1836, in different bindings. His last work, a "Life of Sir David Wilkie," was completed two days before his death, which took place 29th October, 1842, at the age of fifty-seven. He was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London, far from his native Nithsdale that he loved so well. A collected Edition of his Poems and Songs, with a brief memoir by his Son, Peter Cunningham, was published some years after his death. A more complete Life has since been written by the Rev. David Hogg, Kirkmahoe, and published in 1875. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life. Written expressly for this Edition, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. [18-mo.] Dunbar: William Millee. 1834. Woodcut Frontispiece, ' ' The Jolly Beggars, " a very free and coarse illustration. The Life of Bubns, dated November, 1834, a notice of the Death of the Venerable Mrs. Burns, on 26th March, and sale of her effects by public auction on the 10th and 11th April, 1834, "which, from the anxiety of the public to possess relics of her interesting household, brought uncommonly high sums." THE COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with Explanatory and Glossarial Notes, and a Life of the Author, by James Currie, M.D. Abridged. New Edition. [24-mo.] London: Scott & Webster. 1834. Frontispiece and Vignette, by H. Corbould, engraved by C. Heath. Price 6/. ' ' In this Volume will be found the whole of the Poetry comprised in the Edition of his Works recently Edited by Mr. Allan Cunningham, as well as some additional Pieces. The whole has been carefully revised by one of the most elegant of our Northern Song Writers, and such notes have been added as are calculated to throw light on the circumstances under which most of the Pieces were written, as well as the manners and customs of that portion of the kingdom." — Advertisement, dated October, 1834-. The Northern Song Writer, who edited this Edition, was Alexander Laing, Brechin, Flax Dresser, Packman, and Poet, born 14th May, 1787. When a boy, fond of Old Ballads and Songs, apprenticed to flax dressing, he met with an accident, which disabled him from employment, - he then travelled the country as Packman, and cultivated the Muses. Edited an Edition. of Burns' Songs for a Bookseller at Montrose, wrote a Life of Tannahill for an Edition of his Works, and in 1846 published a Volume of Poems under the title of " Wayside Flowers," which has gone through Three Editions. Many of his Songs are popular. He was in poor health for some years before his death, on 14th Oct., 1857. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with his Life, a Critique, Glossary, &c. Two volumes in One. [16-mo.] London: Joseph Smith. 1834. Woodcut Vignette. A reprint of the 1831 Edition by the same Publisher- Price 5/ in boards. ( 48 ) THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, as Edited by James Currie, M.D. A New Edition, with many additional Pieces, and a Life of the Author. In Two volumes. [24-rno.] Dundee: D. Hill. 1834. Frontispieces, "The Cotter's Saturday Night," and "Tarn 0' Shanter." Vig- nettes. " The Twa Dogs," and "Falls of Fyers." Designed and Engraved by W. & D, Lizars. Price 6/. "It is hoped that the accompanying Biographical Memoir and particulars re- garding Mrs. Burns and the Poet's Family, -will be acceptable to many readers." — Advertisement, dated Dundee, 30th July, 1834- Account of the Funeral of Mrs. Burns, abridged, from the Dumfries Courier. Edinburgh Dedication. Kilmarnock Preface. No Glossary. THE SONGS OF BURNS, with a Biographical Preface, Notes, and Glossary. [64-mo.] " The Songs of Burns are likely to transmit his name to all future generations." — Edin. Rev. London: William Clark. 1834. " The Elzevir Library, a Series of Popular and interesting Works. The present Volume is the commencement of the Series, and comprehends the Songs of Burns. These ' Gems of Immortality ' are among the most valuable of his Writings." — Advertisement. SECOND EDITION. THE SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS ; Accu- rately Copied from the Originals, and the Errors of Former Editions Carefully Corrected. [18-mo.] " Hail Burns ! wha can the heart engage, Thou shame an' glory o' our age ; Thy strong, expressive, pictur'd page, While time remains ; Shall melt with love, or fire with rage, Thy native swains." — J. NlCOL. Liverpool: T. Keek. 1834. Price 1/6., boards. "Among the friends and admirers of the immortal Burns it has long been a subject of regret that no perfect collection of his Songs has yet appeared in public. The fate of this distinguished part of nature has been marked by unusual severity, the same fatality that attended him through life having accompanied his Works after his decease. No literary produc- tions of any Author, ancient or modern, have been so corrupted, mutilated, and metamorphosed as those of the much injured Burns. Nor could the pre-eminent merit of his Writings, as a Poet and a man, protect them from the spoliation of avaricious Publishers, or the ruthless pen of ignorant Editors." — Preface. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS : including Several Pieces not inserted in Dr. Currie's Edition. Exhibited under a new plan of arrangement, and preceded by a Life of the Author, and a Complete Glossary. In Two volumes. [18-mo.J Boston: James S. Dow. 1834. ( 49 ) THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with his Life. By Allan Cunningham. In Four volumes. [18-mo.] " High Chief of Scottish Song ! That oould'st alternately impart Wisdom and rapture in thy page, And brand each vice with satire strong ; Whose lines are mottoes of the heart, Whose truths electrify the sage. " — Campbell. Boston: Hilliard, Gray & Company. 1834. Portrait and Frontispieces by Kimberly. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and Criticism on his Writings. To which is prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D., including additional Poems, extracted from the late Edition Edited by Allan Cunningham. [Octavo.] Philadelphia: J. Crissy. 1835. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, containing his Life, by John Lockhart, Esq. The Poetry and Correspondence of Dr. Currie's Edition. Biographical Sketches of the Poet by himself, Gilbert Burns, Professor Stewart, and others. Essay on Scottish Poetry, including the Poetry of Burns, by Dr. Currie ; Burns's Songs, from Johnson's " Musical Museum," and Thompson's " Select Melodies ;" Select Scottish Songs of the other Poets, from the best Collections, with Burns's Remarks, forming, in One Work, the truest exhibition of the Man and the Poet, and the fullest Edition of his Poetry and Prose Writings hitherto Published. [Octavo.] New York: William Pearson. 1835. Portrait of Burns, Engraved on Steel by J. Moffat. Fac-simile of the Poet's handwriting in letter to Robert Ainslie, dated 14th June, 1788. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. Complete in One volume. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Thomas Nelson and Peter Brown. 1835. A cheap reprint of Dr. Currie's Edition. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS. To which is prefixed a Sketch of his Life. In Two volumes. [24-mo.] Edinburgh : Stirling & Kenney. 1835. Frontispiece, "The Soldier's Return." First Volume contains the Poetry, Life, and Glossary ; the second the Songs. G ( 50 ) THE ENTIRE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are pre- fixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. The Four volumes in One, with an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. Diamond Edition. Embellished with an Original Design from "The Cotter's Saturday Night." [18-mo.] London: Allan Bell & Co. 1835. Illustrations from Original Designs by Stewart, engraved by Lizars. A reprint of the Diamond Edition, 1833. The Original Design from "The Cotter's Saturday Night," by J. W. Wright. Engraved by J. Sharp. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, comprising an entire Collection of his Poems, many of which have been hitherto withheld from the public, with Explanatory Notes, &c. To which is prefixed a Biographical Sketch of the Author. Magnet Edition. [12-mo.J London : William Mark Clark. 1836. Engraved Portrait of Burns. Brief Memoir of Burns. The Poems classified as Tales and Fictions, Jocose and Descriptive Pieces, Moral and Descriptive Pieces, Emulations and Elegies, Epistles, Satires, Epigrams, &c. Epitaphs, Songs and Ballads, and Glossary. The appendix contains Letter from Dr. Blacklock to the Rev. Mr. Laurie. Poetical Epistle from Dr. Blacklock to Burns. Poetical Epistle from Mrs. Scott, of Wauchope House. " The Life and Age of Man," and some Fragments of Poetry. This volume forms one of a series entitled, "The Magnet Edition of the British Poets." THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. [24-mo.] Edinburgh: Thomas Nelson & Peter Brown. 1836. Edinburgh Dedication, and Biographical Sketch of the Author. Price Five Shillings. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, containing his Life, by John Lockhart, Esq., The Poetry and Correspondence of Dr. Currie's Edition. Biographical Sketches of the Poet, by himself, Gilbert Burns, Professor Stewart, and others. Essay on Scottish Poetry, including the Poetry of Burns, by Dr. Currie. Burns'r Songs, from Johnson's " Musical Museum," and " Thompson's Select Melodies." Select Scottish Songs of the other Poets, from the best Collections, with Burns's Remarks, forming in one work the truest exhibition of the man and the Poet, and the fullest Edition of his Poetry and Prose Writings hitherto published. [Octavo.] Hartford: Judd, Loomis & Co. 1836. Portrait of Buens, Engraved by J. Moffat, and Fac-simile of a Letter from Burns to Robert Ainslie, dated 14th June. 1788. William Pearson's New York Edition, 1835, with a different Publisher's name on the Imprint. ( 51 ) THE WORKS OF ROBEET BURNS. Edited by the Ettrick Shepherd, and William Motherwell, Esq. Five volumes. [Foolscap 8vo.] Glasgow : Archibald Fullarton & Co. 1836. Portrait Engraved by S. Freeman. Vignettes and Frontispiece. Illustrations to each Volume, drawn by W. B. Scott, D. Allan, and A. Donaldson, Engraved by R. Scott, W. J. Cooke, and Eugleheart. Profile of Buens, - taken in Edinburgh, 1787. The Memoir of Burns, written by the Ettrick Shepherd, is the Fifth Volume. Notes to the Poems and Songs, initialed M., are by Motherwell. ' - Several important additions, as well to the Poems as to the General Corres- pondence of Burns, derived from unquestionable sources, will, for the first time, appear in this Edition. No scrap or snatch of any merit, attributable to Burns, which can be obtained, will be omitted, nor any characteristic and well-authenticated anecdote of the Poet, illustrating either his character or genius, uncollected, in what the Publishers believe will, in truth, be the most complete and accurate edition of his works hitherto given to the public. About One Hundred and Eighty Poems and Songs will appear in this Edition, which are not to be found in Dr. Currie's, Constituting this the most com- plete Edition of Burns' Poetical Works yet given to the public, many of the additional articles are entitled to rank among the very best of our Author's productions. Of these the present Volume contains Forty Pieces." Address in First Volume. " So I am set down to write a Memoir of the Life of Robert Burns. I wish from my soul that as many lives of that singular man had been written during his life-time as have been of myself, and then we should have known all of the Bard and the man, that it behoved us to know, for really this everlasting raking-up of the ashes of the illustrious dead, in search of collateral evidences relating to things about which we have no concern, and ought not to know, is too bad. I wish no one had ever meddled with the Life of Burns, save Dr. Currie and Mr. Lockhart, for the work of the latter, though altogether in- imitable, and the most impressive Memoir that ever was written, is rather a Supplement to the former than a Concise History of the Poet's Life from be- ginning to end. For Dr. John Currie I have the highest veneration; nor can I discover, for all the blame attached to him by whole herds of Reviewers and self-important Biographers, that any one sentence which he published has yet been disproved ; or, if anything be objected to, it is only in the ex- pression used." — Memoir. The Ettrick Shepherd and William Motherwell, joint Editors of this Edition, died before the work was finished, and within a few weeks of each other. James Hogg, best known as the Ettrick Shepherd, was born at Ettrick, Selkirk- shire, in 1770. His early years were passed upon the hills — for the straitened circumstances of his family did not allow him more than six months schooling — first as a cow-herd, then through the various gradations of shepherd life to advanced manhood. It was late in life before he applied himself to self- teaching, and in his eighteenth year " The Life and Adventures of Sir William Wallace," and Ramsay's " Gentle Shepherd," inspired his muse ; but he was twenty-six years of age before he attempted to write verses. His great suc- cess was the publication of " The Queen's Wake," in 1813. He then became a literary prodigy, made friends of Sir Walter Scott, Professor Wilson, Southey, Byron, Wordsworth, and other distinguished celebrities, became a contributor to Blackwood's Magazine, but is best known in that periodical by the prominence given to his name by Professor Wilson in the "Noctes Ambrosianse." A Collected Edition of his Poems and Songs was published after his death in Five volumes, and "Tales and Sketches," in Six volumes. "The Jacobite Relics of Scotland," in Two volumes, was first published in 1819 and 1821; "Lay Sermons on Good Principles and Good Breeding," in 1834, and his last work, "Montrose Tales," in 1835. After a severe illness of four weeks he died 21st November, 1835. On the 28th June, 1860, a Monumental Statue of the Shepherd was erected on the margin of St. Mary's Lake in the Forest of Ettrick. ( 52 ) William Motherwell was born in Glasgow, 13th October, 1797. His parents removing to Edinburgh he received part of his education at the High School, but was sent to an uncle in Paisley, and finished his career at the Grammar School there. In his fifteenth year he became clerk in the office of the Sheriff-clerk of Paisley, and was privileged to attend Classes in Latin and Greek at Glasgow University, during the Session of 1818-19, and obtained the appointment of Sheriff-Clerk Depute of the County of Renfrew. From boy- hood devoted to literature. His first draft of the charming ballad, ' ' Jeanie Morrison, " was written in his fourteenth year, and various Poems were contri- buted to local periodicals. He Edited " The Paisley Magazine," "The Harp of Renfrewshire, " "Minstrelsy, Ancient and Modern," and The Paisley Advertiser. In January, 1830, he removed to Glasgow as Editor of the Glasgow Courier, a more influential Journal. In 1832 he Collected and Published "Poems, Narrative, and Lyrical," and was engaged Annotating this Edition of BtTRNS at the time of his death on the 1st November, 1835, at the early age of thirty- eight. A New Edition of his Poetical Works, with Life, by Dr. M'Conechy, was published in Glasgow after his death, and a Monument is erected to his memory in the Glasgow Necropolis. THE ENTIRE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life and a Criticism on his Writings. To which are prefixed some Observations on the Character and Condition of the Scottish Peasantry, by James Currie, M.D. The Four volumes complete in One, with an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. Fifth Diamond Edition. Embellished with fourteen Illustrations, from Original Designs, by Mr Stewart. [18-mo.] London : Allan Bell & Co. 1836. A reprint of the Diamond Edition. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with an Account of his Life, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. [18-mo.] Edinburgh ; Thomas Nelson & Peter Brown. 1836. A reprint of previous Editions, by the same Publishers. Price 5/, cloth. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, with a Sketch of his Life, by James Currie, M.D., with many additional Poems and Songs, and an Enlarged and Corrected Glossary. Two volumes in One. [24-mo.] New York: C. Wells. 1836. This Edition appears to be printed from the same Plates as that of E Kerney of New York. It is also re-published by Leavitt & Allan in 1852. THE POETICAL WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS. Complete, with a Sketch of his Life, and an Original Introductory Essay on his Character and Writings. [18-mo.] Belfast: Simms f Subscribers' names, printed after the Contents, is "Mr. Robert Burns, Dumfries." Janet Little, born in 1759, near Eeclefechan, Dumfriesshire. She was early distinguished for her superior capacity and love of reading, and was some time in service of Mrs. Dunlop of Dunlop, the patroness of Burns, but sub- sequently went to her daughter, Mrs. Henri, who rented Loudoun Castle after the death of the Earl in 1786. Here she took charge of the dairy, hence her .cognomen of "The Scotch Milkmaid. " Janet had early become a votary of the muse, and the fame of Burns, so well known at Dunlop House, may have fanned the flame for poetic distinction and led to her writing a Letter and Rhyming Epistle to the Poet, dated Loudoun House, 12th July, 1789. In a letter to Mrs. Dunlop on the 6th September following, Burns writes: — "I had, some time ago, an Epistle, part poetic and part prosaic, from your poetess, Miss J. Little — a very ingenious but modest composition. I have heard of her and her compositions in this county, and I am happy to add, always to the honour of her character." Janet paid a visit to Ellisland to see Burns at his farm. She was waiting his return when it was announced that his horse had fallen, and the Poet's arm was broken. It was then she wrote the verses, " On a visit to Mr. Burns. " After Mrs. Henri left Loudoun House, Janet married John Richmond, who had been employed about the Castle as a labourer, but left no family. She was a tall, masculine woman, with dark hair, and somewhat coarse features, but re- markable for modesty, and free from the egotism of authorship. In 1807, John Hamilton was appointed factor to the Countess of Loudoun, she was employed in her former capacity, and continued till her sudden death on the 15th March, 1813. A plain stone in the burying ground of Loudoun Kirk has inscribed : — In memory of John Richmond, who died August 10th, 1819, aged 78 years, and Janet Little, his spouse, who died March 15th, 1813, aged 54 years. - > ( us ) A SELECT COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL SCOTTISH AIRS FOR THE VOICE, with Introductory and Concluding Symphonies and Accompaniments for the Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello ; By Pleyel, Kozeluch, and Haydn, with Select and Characteristic Verses, both Scottish and English, adapted to the airs, including upwards of One Hundred New Songs, by Burns. Six volumes. [Folio.] London : T. Preston. 1793. Sold also by G. Thomson, the Editor and Proprietor, Edinburgh. Each volume has the autograph of G-. Thomson on the title page, and engravings, "The Soldier's Eeturn," "The Birks of Invermay," an engraved portrait of Burns, from Nasmyth's painting, and other illustrations. This work, commenced in May,' 1793, was published in parts at 10/6 each, and com- pleted in 1805. Burns contributed nearly seventy Songs to this collection. Only six appeared during the Poet's life time. The 2nd part came out in August, 1798, containing ten Songs by Burns ; a 3rd part in July, 1799, with twenty-five Songs, and in order that nothing should be wanting which might suit the work, Burns empowered Thomson, before his death, to make use of all the other Songs he had written for ' ' Johnson's Scots Musical Museum ;" and in addition to these, Thomson furnished Dr. Currie with thirty-one Songs for his edition of the ' ' Life and Works of Burns, " published in 1800, for the benefit of the Poet's widow and family. George Thomson, born at Limekilns in Fife, about 1759, where his father was schoolmaster, educated at Banff, to which his father was invited in the same capacity. The family removed to Edinburgh, where young George, at the age of 17, became clerk in a writer to the Signet's office, and in 1780 received an appointment as junior clerk to the Board of Trustees for the encourage- ment of manufactures in Scotland, and afterwards promoted to be principal clerk, in which capacity he served the Board for half a century, in fullest confidence, and to their entire approbation. From boyhood he had a passion for music and painting, played the violin, and took part in the St. Cecilia, concerts and oratorios. He conceived the idea of collecting all our best melodies and songs, and obtaining accompaniments worthy of their merit. Finding all our collections more or less exceptionable, the words of many coarse and impure, he resolved to raise the standard of Scottish Song, and fortunately turned to Robert Burns, who no sooner was informed of his plans and wishes, than, with all frankness, generosity and enthusiasm, he undertook to write whatever songs were wanted for the work, and gave him permission also to make use of all the other Songs he had written for " John- son's Scots Musical Museum," so that the work altogether contains above 120 of the Songs of Burns, and though the Poet and Thomson never saw each other, the correspondence which passed between them on the subject of Scottish Song, is a valuable part of the Poet's writings. These letters were handed to Dr. Currie for the advancement of his labour in preparing a more satisfactory account of the Life of Burns. Thomson lived to a venerable age, much respected, and in the possession of ajl his faculties, not less in the enjoyment of his favourite music, and all the rational pleasures of society, and died at Leith, 16th February, 1851, in his 93rd year. P.OEMS ON DIFFERENT SUBJECTS, PARTLY IN THE SCOT- TISH DIALECT. Belfast. 1793. To Mr. Robert Burns, the celebrated Ayrshire Poet, these Poems are, with much diffidence, inscribed. Also, an Epistle to Mr. Robert Burns. ( H6 ) EOACH'S BEAUTIES OF THE MODERN POETS OF GREAT BRITAIN, carefully selected and arranged. Six volumes. [16-mo.] London : J. ROACH. 1795. This work, commenced in 1792, was published in parts at Sixpence each, with beautiful Engraved Frontispieces and Vignette to each number, and com- pleted in 6 volumes. The last volume, dated April 1st, 1795, has " The Cotter's Saturday night " as a Frontispiece, by Isaac Cruickshank, engraved by G. Murray, and the Poem printed among the Beauties. Isaac Cruickshank was father of the celebrated George Cruikshank, born in Edinburgh. THE SCOTS MAGAZINE; or General Repository of Literature, History, and Politics for the year 1796. . Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat. Volume 58, or volume third of a New Series. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: James Watson & Co. 1796. July number. Obituary notice of the Poet's death. 21. "At Dumfries, after a lingering illness, the celebrated Robert Burns. His poetical compositions, distinguished equally by the force of native humour, by the warmth and the tenderness of passion, and by the glowing touches of a descriptive pencil, will remain a lasting monument of the vigour and the versatility of a mind guided only by the lights of nature and the inspirations of Genius. His ordinary endowments, however, were accom- panied with frailties which rendered them useless to himself and his family. The last months of his short life were spent in sickness and indigence ; and his widow, with five infant children, and in the hourly expectation of a sixth, is now left without any resource but what she may tope from the regard due to the memory of her husband. " THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE AND BRITISH REGISTER, for 1796, from July to December inclusive. Volume 2. [Octavo.] London: R. Phillips 1796. No. 7, August 1796. Obituary notice of the death of Robert Burns. " Lately at Dumfries, after a lingering illness, Mr. Robert Burns, who has excit- ed so much interest by the circumstances under which he was brought forward to public notice, and by the genius discovered in his poetical compositions. Burns was, originally and literally, a ploughman, but neither in that state of servile dependence or degrading ignorance which the situation might bespeak. He had the common education of a Scotch peasant, aud that spirit of independ- ence which is sometimes to be found, in a high degree, in the humblest class of society. Though his early days were occupied in procuring bread by the labour of his own hands, yet his nights were devoted to books and the muses, except when they were wasted in the indulgencies of the social board, to which the Poet was too immoderately attached in every period of his life. He wrote not with a view to encounter the public eye, nor to procure fame by his productions, but to give vent to his own genius. One bar, indeed, the birth and education of the Ayrshire Ploughman had opposed to his fame — the language in which most of his Poems were written. Even in Scotland the provincial dialect which Ramsay and he have used, is now read with difficulty. In England it cannot be read at all, without such a constant reference to a glossary, as nearly to destroy the pleasure. Some of his productions, however, especially those of the grave style, were almost English. From a spirit of rest- less activity, Burns had proposed to seek his fortune in Jamaica. It was upon this occasion that the idea was suggested of publishing his Poems. A coarse edition of them was accordingly published at Dumfries ; and being immedi- ately noticed by some gentlemen in the neighbourhood, the acquaintance of . ( 117 ) the author -was eagerly sought after. His Poems found their way to Edinburgh, where they and their author were introduced to public notice, by means of The Lounger, a paper at that time in its course of publication. A subscription for a better edition of his Works was immediately set on foot. The list was rilled with respectable names, but unfortunately, the returns to the Author were small. Burns was afterwards brought to Edinburgh, and everywhere invited and caressed. At length one of his patrons procured him the situation of an exciseman, with a salary not amounting to £50 per ann ! That a better provision was not made for him probably arose, in part, from the independence of his political sentiments, and his manners not exactly accord- ing with the polish of genteel society. Certain it is that his office was uncongenial to his feelings, and latterly, his talents were not only obscured and impaired by excess, but his private circumstances were embittered by pecuniary distress. Such was the man who was the pupil of nature, who in his compositions discovered the force of native humour, the warmth and tenderness of passion, and the glowing touches of a descriptive pencil — who possessed, in an extraordinory degree, the powers and the failings of genius. Of the former, his works will remain a lasting monument ; of the latter, it is feared, that his conduct and his fate afford but too melancholy proofs. He has left behind him a wife, with five infant children, in the hourly expecta- tion of a sixth, without any resource but what she may hope from public sympathy, and the regard due to the memory of her husband." No. 8. Letter on a subscription for the Poet's widow and family, with names of Trustees, and notice of the Liverpool Committee for relief, at the head of which is Dr. Currie, Mr. W. Neilson, Mr. Boscoe, Mr. W. Eathbone, and others. THE EUROPEAN MAGAZINE AND LONDON EEVIE W, con- taining the Literature, History, Politics, Arts, Manners, and Amusements of the age. Simulet jucunda et idonea dicere vetce, by the Philogical Society of London. Volume 30, from July to December 1796. [Octavo.] London: J. Sewell. 1796. August and October numbers. Some account of Robert Burns, the Scotch Poet. EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, July 26th, 1796. " On the 21st inst., died at Dumfries, after a lingering illness, the celebrated Bobert Burns. His poetical compositions, distinguished equally by the force of native humour, by the warmth and the tenderness of passion, and by the glowing touches of a descriptive pencil— will remain a lasting monument of the vigour and versatility of a mind guided only by the lights of Nature and the inspirations of Genius. _ The public, to whose amusement he had so largely contributed, will hear with regret that his extraordinary endowments were accompanied with frailties which rendered them useless to himself and family. ■ The last moments of his short life were spent in sickness and in- digence ; and his widow, with five infant children, and in hourly expectation of a sixth, is now left without any resource but what she may hope from the regard due to the memory of her husband. The public are respectfully in- formed that contributions for the wife and family of the late Bobert Burks who are left in circumstances of extreme distress, will be received at the houses of Sir William Forbes & Co., and at the shops of the Edinburgh book- sellers. As it is proposed to publish, some time hence, a posthumous volume of the poetical remains of Bobert Burns, for the benefit of the author's family, his friends and acquaintances are requested to transmit such poems and letters as happen to be in their possession to Alexander Cunninghame, writer, George's Street, Edinburgh; or to John Syme, Esq., of Ryedale, Dumfries." ( 118 ) THE LADY'S MAGAZINE, OR ENTERTAINING COMPANION for the fair sex, appropriated solely to their use and amusement. Volume 27 for the year 1796. [Octavo.] London .- G. G. & J. Robinson. August number. Obituary notice. July 21, Mr. Robert Burns, of Dumfries, tbe celebrated Poet of Scotland. "A Poet's lamentation on the death of Mr. Robert Burns," initialed E. S. J., and verses by Burns " On the birth of a Posthumous Child." THE ABERDEEN MAGAZINE, OR UNIVERSAL REPOSITORY from June to December 1796. Volume 1. Quid Verum Atque dec ens euro et rogo et omnis in hoc sum. " What right, what true, what fit we justly call, This friends is all our care, for this is all." Aberdeen: Burnett & Rettie. 1796. September number, ' ' John Anderson my Jo, " with extra verses, by William Reid. October and November numbers, ' ' Account of Robert Burns, the Scotch Poet," and Verses written on the blank leaf of Burns' Poems. November number contains "Further particulars of Mr. Burns, by a gentleman who had the pleasure of being intimately acquainted with him." A MEMOIR OF THE LIFE OF THE LATE ROBERT BURNS. Written by R. Heron. [Octavo.] " And thou, sweet Poesy ! thou loveliest maid, Still first to fly where sensual joys invade, Unfit in these degenerate times of shame To catch the heart, or strike for honest fame — Dear charming nymph, neglected and decried, My shame in crowds, my solitary pride — Thou source of all my bliss, and all my woe, That found'st me poor at first, and keep'st me so — Thou guide by which the nobler art excel, Thou nurse of every virtue — Fare-thee-well." Goldsmith's Deserted Village. Edinburgh : T. Brown. 1797. "The following Memoir of the life of one who was a great man, solely of God Almighty's making such; has been composed under the direction of a very different, although perhaps not a more correct, critical principle. If, how- ever, this principle be just, it is the proper business of the Biographer to trace the gradual development of the character and talents of his hero, with all the changes which these undergo from the influence of external circumstances between the cradle and the grave ; and at the same time, to record all the eminent effects which the display of that character, and the exercise of those talents, have produced upon Nature and on human society, in the sphere within which they were exhibited and employed." A reprint of the articles from the Monthly Magazine and British Register, January to June, 1797, initialed H. ( 119 ) THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE AND BRITISH REGISTER for 1797, from January to June inclusive. Volume 3. [Octavo.] London : R. Phillips. 1797. Stanzas to the memory of Robert Burns, and Original Memoirs of the late Robert Burns, initialed H., June, 1797. The first biography of Burns, by Robert Heron, an ill fated son of genius, personally known to the Poet, born at New Galloway, 6th November, 1764. Early instructed in his letters, he became remarkable for his love of learning. He had scarcely reached 11 years of age when he contrived to maintain and educate himself by the labour of teaching younger children. From his own savings, assisted by friends, he was able to attend the University in Edinburgh, hoping to enter the Church of Scotland. He continued to teach and assist young persons in the course of education, and found constant employment from the booksellers in translating foreign works. His first literary production was a Critique on the genius and writings of Thomson to a small edition of "The Seasons." In 1790 he read lectures on the law of Nature, the law of Nations — the Jewish, Grecian, Roman, feudal and Canon law ; but a want of prudence and discretion, with an unfortunate peculiarity of temper, reduced him to distress, and finally sent him to jail. Friends interfered, and he was engaged to write a History of Scotland for Morison's of Perth, the first volume of which was written in prison. On his liberation, he wrote " A journey through the Western parts of Scotland," " A topograph- ical account of Scotland," " A new and complete system of Universal Geo- graphy," besides many contributions to Magazines and Periodicals. He went to London in 1799, and for a time pursued his literary avocations with diligence and success, but his former bad habits returned, and he indulged in the grossest extravagance. The last years of his life were spent in the deepest misery in Newgate Prison, where he dragged out a painful existence for some months before he was removed to the Hospital, as his last and only hope of life, where he shortly afterwards died, on 13th April, 1807, without a friend to console or help him. Thus perished Robert Heron, in the prime of life, with talents and accomplishments of a rare description, which, if governed by prudence, might have gained him an honourable independence. His Memoir of Burns, after appearing in the Monthly Review, was printed the same year in an octavo volume, and appended to many early Irish Editions of the Poet's Works. So highly did Robert Chambers estimate its excellence, that he reprinted it, with notes, as the best memoir of Burns he could select for his "Scottish Biographical Dictionary." Burns had entrusted Heron with a letter to Dr. Blacklock in Edinburgh, which never reached its destination. He refers to it in a rhyming Epistle from Ellisland, 21st October, 1789 : — " The ill thief blaw the Heron south ! And never drink be near his drouth ! He tauld mysel', by word o' mouth, He'd tak my letter ; I lippen'd to the chield in truth, And bade nae better." THE SCOTS MAGAZINE: or General Repository of Literature, History and Politics for the year 1797. Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat. Volume 59, or volume fourth of a New Series. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: James Watson & Co. 1797. Some account of the Life and Writings of Robert Burns, the Ayrshire Poet. " Lines to the Memory of Burns," by the Author of " The Life of Lorenzo de Medici," " Poem on the death of Burns, " signed "AMourner." "Monody on the death of Robert Burns. " "A Pastoral Elegy in the Scotch Dialect on the death of Mr. Robert Burns," in a dialogue between Willie and Jamie, signed "A. W.," Braes of North Esk, near Edinburgh, written 30th August, 1796. Six Songs by Burns, and " Address to the Toothache." ( 120 ) POETRY, ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. Delicia Musaruni. [18-mo.] " The Poet's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling, Doth glance from heaven to earth, from earth to heaven ; And, as imagination bodies forth The forma of things unknown, the Poet's pen Turns them to shape, and gives to airy nothing A local habitation, and a name." Shakspeabe. Glasgow: Brash & Reid. 1797. This Series extended to 4 volumes. Commenced in 1795, issued in Penny Numbers, without any view of forming a collection. Many Original Poems by William Reid, publisher, Robert Lochore, and John Taylor, writing master, Glasgow, appeared in its pages. "Tarn 0' Shanter," and other Poems, and Songs by Bubns were printed in the Series. Also, "Elegiac Stanzas on the death of Robert Bubns ;" " Verses to the memory of Robebt Burns," with an account of his death and interment at Dumfries, and a ' ' Monody on the death of Bubns, " by William Reid, who was also an early friend and acquaintance of the Poet, born in Glasgow, 10th April, 1764. In 1790 he commenced business with Mr. James Brash, and for 27 years carried on a successful business as Brash and Reid. He died there on 29th Nov., 1831. THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE OF KNOWLEDGE AND PLEASURE, containing Letters, Debates, Essays, Tales, Poetry, &c, and other Arts and Sciences which may render it instructive and entertaining, &c, &c. Volume 100. [Octavo.] London: W. Bent. 1797. June number. Biographical Register of eminent persons deceased in 1796. — Robebt Burns. " A Poet of no small celebrity ; was a native of Ayrshire, in Scotland. Neither the time of his birth, nor any particulars of his youth are known. We are informed only that, in the humble capacity of a ploughman, amid the toils and fatigues of a laborious life, he endeavoured to amuse himself with the little creations of his own fancy ; and while the humble bard remained "to fortune and to fame unknown," he had produced some pieces that evinced, not the mere versifier, but the genuine Poet of Nature, producing strains, simple, artless, and unadorned, seeming to flow, without effort, from the native feelings of the heart ; always nervous, and often natural, simple, and sublime." THE JOLLY BEGGARS, OR TATTERDEMALLIONS, a Cantata, by Robert Burns, the Ayrshire Poet, " The Kirk's Alarm," a satire, "A Letter to a Tailor," "The Deil's awa' wi' the Exciseman," "The Holy Toolzie," "Holy Willie's Epitaph," &c, " Holy Willie's Prayer," " Letter to John Goudie," and six favourite Songs, " Extempore verses on dining with Lord Daer," and " Prose Letter to a Friend," " The Inventory," " The Henpeck'd Husband," to which are added " Stanzas to the memory of Burns," by Edward Rushton. [18-mo.] Glasgow: Stewart & Meikle. 1799. Engraved Frontispiece, vignette portrait of Burns. A Series | of weekly tracts, published every Saturday, price Twopence, printed by Chapman & Lang, Trongate. The first number appeared 27th July, 1799, and contains, " The Jolly Beggars." The 2nd, August 3rd, with " The Kirk's Alarm," "TheTwa Herds," "Epistle to a Tailor," "Epitaph &c." The 3rd number contains, "Holy Willie's Prayer," "Letter to Goudie," and Songs. With the exception of the Songs, all the Poems in this Series were printed and published without authority, being their first appearance in print. ( 121 ) THE BRITISH CRITIC, for July, August, September, October, November, and December 1800. Volume 16. [Octavo.] London: F. & C. Rivington. 1800. October 1800, and volume 17, April 1801. Review of the Works of Robert Burns, by Dr. Ourrie. 4 volumes. Price, £1 11/6. "In the narrative of "The Life of Burns," the Editor has shown great judgment. It is indeed a composition, of which the merit is so great, that it must have extorted praise, even if the motive had been bad, and of which the intention is so excellent, that it must have commanded reverence, even if the execution had been imperfect. We bestow this merited commendation with the more cheerfulness, because the political opinions of the Editor are supposed to be very different from ours." THE POETICAL MISCELLANY : containing Posthumous Poems, Songs, Epitaphs, and Epigrams, by Robert Burns, the Ayrshire Poet, and several other Poetical Pieces, Original and Selected. [18-mo.] Glasgow : Stewart & Meikle. 1 800. Frontispiece from " The Jolly Beggars," drawn by A. Carse, engraved by R. Scott. Life of Robert Burns. A COLLECTION OF PROSE AND VERSE from the best English Authors for the use of Schools, by Arthur Masson, M.A., late teacher of Languages in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. A new and much enlarged Edition. [12-mo.] Air : Printed by J. & P. Wilson. 1800. Woodcut Illustration by Bewick on title page. An early edition of this collection was one of the school books used by Burns. See his Letter to Dr. Moore, and Murdoch's Letter to Dr. Currie. The name of the compiler is mis-spelt Mason by most of the Poet's biographers. Little would the Poet dream that future editions of the book would contain speci- mens of his own writings. This edition contains, " A prayer in the prospect of death." THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE, OR BRITISH REGISTER, including miscellaneous Communications from Correspondents on all subjects of Literature and Science, Memoirs, Original Letters, Poetry, &c, &c. Volume 11. Part 1 for 1801, from January to June inclusive. [Octavo.] London: Richard Phillips. 1801. No. 72, May number. " Strictures on the Life of Burns," by Dr Currie. ' ' I cannot help feeling deep concern when a writer so respectable and so pleasing as Dr. Currie gives the least sanction to the pernicious and false opinion that strong and ungoverned passions are characteristic of genius. That they are not incompatible with it, too many instances afford a melancholy proof — nor are they incompatible with stupidity ; indeed gross sensual indulgence is the levelling point at which genius and stupidity meet. " "Elegiac Ode to the memory of the late Robert Burns," initialed " D.," and " Visit to the birthplace of Burns," initialed " R. M.," Glasgow, May 8th, 1801. ( 122 ) THE MONTHLY REVIEW, OE LITEEARY JOUENAL, Enlarged, from January to April inclusive, 1801, with an Appendix. Volume 34. [Octavo.] London : R. Griffiths. 1801. March and April, " Review of the Works of Robert Burns," by Dr. Currie. ' ' This Biographical Memoir, which we have read with unmixed satisfaction, as far as the writer of it was concerned, is concluded with some admirable obser- ' vations on the peculiar dangers to which poets and persons of extreme sensi- bility are exposed ; and on the most probable means by which their pernicious influence may be avoided. In these remarks Dr. Currie proves himself to be not only a writer of refined taste, but a man of observation, virtue, and benevolence." THE HAR'ST RIG, AND THE FARMER'S HA'. Two Poems in the Scottish Dialect. Second Edition corrected. [16-mo.] " To ape our good plain country folks In verse and style." Beattiis. Edinburgh: J. Ruthven & Sons. 1801. Epitaph on B s the Poet. The First Edition was printed in 1794, during the lifetime of Burns. The Epitaph is at the close of " The Farmer's Ha'." ALONZO AND CORA, with other Original Poems, principally elegiac, by Elizabeth Scot, a native of Edinburgh, to which are added Letters in Verse, by Blacklock and Burns. [Octavo.] London: Bunney & Gold. 1801. Rhyming Epistle, " The Guidwife of Waukhope House to Robert Burns, the Airshire Bard," February 1787. "The Answer," from R. Burns, March 1787; and "A Letter from' Thomas Blacklock to the Author respecting Burns," in verse. Elizabeth Scot, daughter of David Rutherford, Hermiston Hall, Edinburgh, born in 1729. She courted the muses from her childhood, and wrote verses in her eleventh year. Her first friend and guide in the walks of Poetry was Allan Ramsay. An early affection was beclouded by the disastrous fate of the youth to whom she was engaged, who was unfortunately drowned on his passage from Ireland. She married late in life, Walter Scott, a country gentleman in the neighbourhood of Edinburgh. Her acquaintance with Burns, and the just opinion she had formed of his abilities, appear from her letter to him, which was first printed in full in this collected edition of her Poems. Dr. Currie, in 1800, printed only the three opening Stanzas of the Poem under the heading, " On my Early Days." Burns visited "The Guidwife of Waukhope " on his Border tour in May, 1787, and writes :— " Mrs. Scot has all the sense, taste, intrepidity of face, and bold critical decision, which usually distinguish female authors." She died on the 19th February, 1789, about two years after writing her letter to the Poet, in the sixty-first year of her age. MISCELLANEA PEETHENSIS, 1801, containing a number of Original Pieces in Prose and Verse, and Extracts from New Publications of Merit. Embellished with a fine Engraving of the Bridge of Perth. [12-mo.] Perth: Will. Morison. 1801. Contains Poems ascribed to Robert Burns, not contained in any Edition of his Works hitherto published, viz. :— "The Jolly Beggars," "Epitaph on John Dove," " The Deil's awa' wi' the Exciseman," " Letter to John Goudie," &c, "Stanzas to the memory of Burns," by Edward Rushton, and "Poetical Epistle," by Rev. John Skinner. ( 123 ) THE PIC NIC, A MISCELLANY OF PROSE AND VEESE, containing a number of Original Pieces and Extracts from New Publications of Merit. London: Lackington, Allen & Co. 1802. The same Work as the preceding, printed by Morison, Perth, with a different Title Page, and London Publisher. POEMS ON VAEIOUS SUBJECTS. By Mrs. Grant, Laggan. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Printed for the Author. 1803. Remarks on the character of Burns. Lines "On the death of Burns." Verses " Addressed to Mrs. Dunlop of Dunlop, on reading Burns' Letters to that lady." Mrs. Anne Grant of Laggan, born at Glasgow in February 1755. Her father, Duncan Macvicar, was an officer in the army. Her early life was passed at Fort William, but her father having accompanied his regiment to America, she was taken by her mother across the Atlantic. In 1768 the family returned to Scotland, and shortly afterwards Mr. Macvicar was appointed barrack- master at Fort Augustus. The Chaplain of the Fort, the Rev. James Grant, after his appointment, became a successful suitor for her hand, and their marriage took place in 1779. He was of a delicate constitution, and died in 1801, leaving his widow and eight children without any means of support. Among the circle of her friends she was known as a writer of verses, and to assist her she was desired to publish a collection of her Poems by subscription, when no fewer than 3000 subscribers were procured for this first Edition. The names are printed at the end of the volume. In 1806 she published her " Letters from the Mountains," in 3 volumes. From Gartur and Stirling she removed to Edinburgh in 1810, where she took up her permanent abode and continued to write. She published " Essays on the superstitions of the Highlanders," and other Works, and lived to the venerable age of 84, dying on the 7th November, 1838. A collection of her Letters, in 3 volumes, was published in 1844, by her only surviving son, John P. Grant. THE METRICAL MISCELLANY, consisting chiefly of Poems hitherto unpublished. Second Edition. Seglica tra vaghi fori e verdi erbette Ogni foglietta lieta, Tessendo a Febo nove ghirlandette, Mentre di Pindo, per l'ombrose valle, Passava il flume piu leggiadro in vista. London: T. Cadbll & W. Davies. 1803. This collection was edited by Mrs. Walter Riddel, the highly gifted and accomplished Maria Riddel of Woodley Park, Dumfries, the friend of Burns, who had a higher estimate of his character than any other lady in the whole circle of his acquaintance. A few days after his funeral she wrote a long notice of his character and genius in the Dumfries Journal. Eighteen Poems, with her name, are included in this Miscellany, and one by M. (Clarinda), the well-known song, "Talk not of love, it gives me pain." Mrs. Riddel is the author of "A voyage to the Madeira and Leeward Carribean Isles," with " Sketches of the Natural History of the Island," 1792. On the death of Robert Riddel, of Friars Carse in 1794, her husband came into possession of the property, but it soon passed out of his hands, and his death followed shortly after its disposal. Her separation from "The Banks of Nith " is one of the ballads in this volume — " To thee, lov'd Nith, whose gladsome plains So late I traced with careless breast. " Mrs. Riddel married a second time in 1808, P. L. Fletcher, Esq., a Welsh gentleman of property, but died about 8 months after her marriage, and lies buried in the romantic city of Chester. She also rendered valuable help to Dr. Currie in preparing his Edition of Burns for the benefit of the Poet's family. ( 124 ) NOVEMBER 12th, 1803. Information— Thomas Stewart against Messrs Caddell & Davies, &c, George Yooll, agent, M. Clerk. (Lord Glenlee, reporter.) Information for Thomas Stewart, bookseller, formerly in Trongate of Glasgow, now of Greenock, Respondent and Defender, against Messrs Caddell & Davies, booksellers in London, and Thomas Manners, writer to the Signet, their Mandatory ; William Creech, bookseller in Edinburgh ; Gilbert Burns, and William Thomson, writer in Dumfries, Factor loco tutoris for the children of the said Robert Burns, Suspenders and Pursuers. " In September, 1802, the said Messrs Caddell & Davies, and others, presented a bill of suspension to this Court, praying for an interdict prohibiting and discharging the said Thomas Stewart from printing and publishing certain Letters addressed to Clarinda, by Robert Burns, the Ayrshire Poet. An interdict was accordingly granted, and the bill was afterwards passed of consent, in order that the question of right might be fairly and deliberately tried. At the same time that this bill of suspension was presented, the said Messrs Caddell and Davies, and others, raised ordinary actions of damages against the said Thomas Stewart, and also against James Robertson, another Bookseller, on account of their having published certain Poems originally composed by Robert Burns ; but as the question arising in this action of damages against Thomas Stewart was precisely the same with that action between the pursuers and James Robertson — they did not insist in their action of damages against Stewart. They limited their claim against him to a perpetual interdict, prohibiting the publication and sale of the said Letters, which were originally composed and addressed to a lady of uncommon beauty and accomplishments who has passed under the name of Clarinda. The Bill having been passed, the reasons of suspension and interdict came to be discussed before the Lord Glenlee. Counsel were heard, memorials were ordered and given in ; and upon advising these, the Lord Ordinary has taken the question to report upon informations. The present paper is therefore humbly offered on the part of Mr. Stewart." The defence fills 17 pages folio, and is signed Ar. Fletcher. Printed by J. Robertson, Horse Wynd. THE LIVES OF THE SCOTTISH POETS, with Preliminary Dis- sertations on the Literary History of Scotland, and the early Scottish Drama, by David Irving, A.M. Two volumes. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Alex. Lawkie & Co. 1804. "Life of Robert Burns " in second volume. David Irving, L.L.D., Biographer and Librarian, born in the parish of Lang- holm, Dumfriesshire, December 5th, 1778. Educated at the Grammar School there, thence in 1796 to Edinburgh University. He was destined for the Ministry, but was restrained by some religious scruples, and devoted his life to Literature. In 1808 he received the degree of LL.D. from Marischal College, Aberdeen. His Biographical Writings are numerous, including a Life of George Buchanan, and Lives of Scottish Authors. In 1820 he was appointed Librarian to the Faculty of Advocates, which office he filled for twenty-nine years, and retired in 1849. His knowledge of books was marvellous, and his love of them intense, his own private library numbering 7000 volumes, many of them rare and valuable. His minute acquaintance with the early Literary History of Scotland pointed him out as a fit Editor of the Rare Old Books and Manuscripts which the Bannatyne and Maitland Clubs were printing. He continued his Literary labours after resigning his post as Librarian, and died in Edinburgh, 10th May, 1860. ( 125 ) OBSERVATIONS on a short Tour made in the Summer of 1803, to the Western Highlands of Scotland, interspersed -with Original Pieces of Descriptive and Epistolary Poetry. London : Sael & Co. 1804. Visit to Dumfries and the grave of Burns, calling attention to its neglected condition. Inscription to the memory of Robert Burns, pages 16 to 21. " His fame is independent of their exertions, and posterity will do him the most ample justice, however his remains may be neglected by the inhabitants of Dumfries." The writer of the "Tour in Scotland" was the Rev. Philip Homer, under master of Rugby School, and Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford. Hia companion and fellow-traveller was the Rev. John Sleath, under master of Rugby School, and afterwards head master of St. Paul's School, London, and D.D. VIEWS IN NORTH BRITAIN, illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns, accompanied with Descriptions, and a Sketch of the Poet's Life ; by James Storer and John Greig. [Quarto.] " Rear high thy bleak majestic hills, Thy shelter'd valleys proudly spread ; And Scotia, pour thy thousand rills, And wave thy heaths with blossoms red : But never more shall Poet tread Thy airy heights, thy woodland reign, Since he, the sweetest bard, is dead, That ever breath'd the soothing strain." London : Vernor & Hood. 1805. Frontispiece, " Robert Burns and Nanse Tinnock, the Hostess of Mauchline." Vignette, " Friars Carse Hermitage," and eighteen Engravings. "The minute and circumstantial memoir of the Life of Robert Burns from the able pen of Dr. Ourrie, renders the attempt further to elucidate his character apparently unnecessary ; and we have only to apologise for this summary compilation from his Biographer, by observing, that this illustration of Ms works may possibly come into the possession of some who are not only unac- quainted with the production of his muse, but also uninformed of his history ; and we shall be happy, if our subordinate efforts tend in any degree to diffuse the knowledge of his fame." — Advertisement. An Edition of the same Work in Imperial Octavo — 1805. POEMS AND SONGS, chiefly in the Scottish Language, by G. M'Indoe. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Printed for the Author. 1805. Lines written by the Author on the window of the Inn at Carron, where the well-known Robert Burns had formerly written verses. George M'Indoe, born at Partick, near Glasgow, 1771. Originally a silk weaver in Paisley, but became a hotel keeper in Glasgow for twenty-one years, which terminated in insolvency. He returned to Paisley and the loom, and took part as an instrumental musician at local concerts. He invented a machine for figuring on muslin, and received a premium from the City of Glasgow and the Board of Trustees. He is best remembered for his humorous ballad, " A million o' Potatoes." In 1813 he published a second volume of Poems, " The Wandering Muse," and died 19th April, 1848, in his 77th year. ( 126 ) POEMS, by Edward Eushton. [12-mo.] London: T. Ostell. 1806. " To the memory of Robert Burns." Printed in Dr. Currie's Life and Works of Bonus, 1800, and in nearly all the early Editions of his Poems. " 'Neath the green turf, dear Nature's child, Sublime, pathetic, artless wild, Of all thy quips and cranks dispoil'd, Cold dost thou lie ! And many a youth and maiden mild Shall o'er thee sigh !" Edward Rushton, born in Liverpool, 11th November, 1756. The incidents of his career are more varied and interesting than usual in the lives of literary men. At 10 years of age he was bound to sea, and served his apprentice- ship with skill and credit, in his sixteenth year receiving the thanks of Captain and crew for his noble conduct during a storm. At the expiration of his apprenticeship he went to Africa on a slaving voyage, when he was attacked with inflammation of his eyes, which, in three weeks, left him totally blind at nineteen years of age. His brave spirit was equal to the privation. A few cheerless years passed, when he married, became editor of a newspaper, and with his faithful wife, commenced bookseller, which he carried on successfully, and became a power in literary and political life, writ- ing and speaking out boldly at a time when feeling was strong in Liverpool in favour of the slave trade. In the summer of 1807, after five operations, he received his sight, though totally eclipsed for more than thirty years. His health speedily declined, but his usual cheerfulness was preserved to the last. His death took place on the 25th November, 1814, aged 58 years. A second edition of his Poems and other Writings, with Life, by his friend, the Bev. William Shepherd, Gatacre, near Liverpool, was published in 1824. He was buried in St. James's Churchyard, Toxteth Park. THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE, OEBEITISH EEGISTEE, including Miscellaneous Communications from Correspondents on all Subjects of Literature and Science, Memoirs, Original Letters, Poetry, &c. Volume 21. Part 1 for 1806. [Octavo.] London: Eighaed Phillips. No. 143, June 1806. Lines spoken at a meeting held on the 29th January, 1806, in Greenock, to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Bobert Burns, the Scottish Bard. THE CALEDONIAN TEA TABLE MISCELLANY. Choice Songs. [16-mo.] Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd. 1808. Woodcut Portrait of Burns, and Vignette by Bewick. Nearly all Songs by Burns. POEMS, by Felicia Dorothea Browne. [Quarto.] Liverpool: Printed by G. F. Harris, for T. Caddell & W. Davies, London. 1808. "A tribute to the genius of Robert Burns." Felicia Dorothea Browne, better known as Mrs. Hemans, born in Liverpool, 25th September, 1793. Nearly the whole of her life was passed in North Wales, where her family removed in consequence of reverses in business. Her tribute to Burns and all the Poems in this volume were written between the ages of 8 and 13. Her best known Poems are "Songs of the Affections," published in 1830 ; " Hymns for Childhood, " in 1834; and "Scenes and Hymns of Life." Her early married life was unfortunate, and for seventeen years husband and wife lived apart. The last four years of her life were passed in Dublin, where she died, 16th May, 1835, aged 41 years. ( 127 ) THE EDINBURGH REVIEW, OR CRITICAL JOURNAL, for October 1808 — January 1809. To be continued quarterly. Volume 13. [Octavo.] Judex Damnatur cum nocens absolvitur. PUBLTUS SYRUS. Edinburgh .- Archibald Constable & Co. 1809. No. 26, January 1809. Article 1. Review of " Reliques of Robert Bursts," by R. H. Cromek." ' ' Burns is certainly by far the greatest of our poetical prodigies — from Stephen Duck down to Thomas Dermody. They are forgotten already ; or only remembered for derision. But the name of Burns, if we are not mistaken, has not yet " gathered all its fame," and will endure long after those circum- stances are forgotten which contributed to its first notoriety. " Francis Jeffrey, Editor of the Edinburgh Review, and writer of the Critique on Cromek's relies of Burns, born in Edinburgh, 23rd October, 1773, educated at the High School and Glasgow University ; also, Christ Church College, Oxford ; studied Scotch Law and Civil Law in Edinburgh College, and admitted a member of the Faculty of Advocates, 16th December, 1794. For some years his success as an advocate was not prosperous. He thought of settling in London to support himself by Literature, but met with faint encouragement. He also contemplated going to India, and studied medicine and chemistry, which was afterwards useful to him in his profession. The year 1802 was remarkable for the appearance of the Edinburgh Review, and the change it effected in periodical literature. Its first number was published on the 10th October, and to which Jeffrey contributed five articles. In 1803 he became sole Editor till June 1829, during which time it acquired a reputa- tion unique of its kind. His success at the Bar steadily increased. In 1830 he was appointed Lord Advocate, and in May 1834 appointed one of the judges of the Court of Session, as Lord Jeffrey. Although retired from the editorship of the Review, he continued to contribute till October 1840. A collected edition of his contributions in 4 volumes, octavo, has been published. His death took place at his town residence, Moray Place, Edinburgh, 26th January, 1850, in his 77th year. THE QUARTERLY REVIEW. February and May, 1809. Volume 1. [Octavo.] London: John Murray. 1809. February 1809. Article 2. Review of " Reliques of Robert Burns," by R. H. Cromek. ' ' We scarcely know, upon the whole, in what terms we ought to dismiss Mr. Cromek. If the reputation of Burns alone be considered, this volume can- not add to his fame ; and it is too well fixed to admit of degradation. The Cantata already mentioned (The Jolly Beggars), is indeed the only one of his productions not published by Dr. Currie, which we consider as not merely justifying, but increasing his renown. It is enough to say of the very best of those now published, that they take nothing from it." The article in the Quarterly Review on Burns is acknowledged by Sir Walter Scott in the collected edition of his Miscellaneous Works. The celebrated author of " Waverley " was born in Edinburgh on the 15th August, 1771, educated at the High School and University, and studied for the Scottish Bar. In 1800 he was appointed Sheriff of Selkirkshire. As a Poet, Scott attained a high celebrity among his contemporaries, bnt his fame as a novelist far eclipsed his poetic renown, while the rapidity with which he produced his Works of Fiction was the marvel of the age. Scott and Abbotsford are known all the world over, and his memory has received every honour from his countrymen. His death occurred on 21st September, 1832, and his remains lie iuried in Dryburgh Abbey, a romantic resting place. ( 128 ) THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE; New Series, containing Original Communications in History, Philosophy, the Belles Lettres, Politics, Amusements, &c. Volume 11. January to June, inclusive, 1809. [Octavo.] London: Sherwood, Neely, & Jones. January number. The first idea of Burns' "TamO' Shanter." A reprint of the Poet's letter to Grose, relating the Witch story about AUoway Kirk — February. Review of the "Reliques of Burns," by R.. H. Cromek. "Nothing that fell from the pen of Burns can be -wholly uninteresting. His genius was powerful, various, and original. He dipt his pencil in the living tints of nature. He depicted what he felt with all those characteristical qualities which stamp the sentiments of the individual with indelible per- manency upon what he contemplated. Like Shakspeare, the current of his inspiration was unchecked by the cold niceties of critical perfection ; it flowed impetuously onward, sometimes spreading into magnificence and beauty, sometimes meandering in peaceful murmurs, and sometimes rushing with sublime energy over precipices and rocks, forming the thundering cataracts or the eddying whirlpool. In the volume now before us there are some things worthy of preservation and some that might have remained in privacy, and no detriment sustained by. literature or the memory of Burns. Of the Poetical Pieces that have been recovered by Mr. Cromek, we do not think any of them peculiarly excellent. " The Vowels," a tale, is utter nonsense ; and the " Lines to the Owl " are certainly not by Burns." THE MONTHLY REVIEW, OR LITERARY JOURNAL, Enlarged, from September to December inclusive, 1809, with an Appendix. Volume 60. [Octavo.] London: Becket & Porter. 1809. December number. Article 9. Review of "Reliques of Robert Burns," by R. H. Cromek. " We must not dismiss these " Reliques " without repeating to Mr Cromek our thanks for the obligations which he has conferred on Literature by this publication. His ardent zeal and indefatigable industry in recovering all the fragments of his Author that were scattered about his native country or elsewhere, are highly commendable, and are recorded in modest and feeling language in his preface. We shall say no more on the few pieces or letters in this volume, which, perhaps, had better not have been published." AMUSEMENTS OF LEISURE HOURS, OR POETICAL PIECES, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, by the late Rev. John Skinner, with Sketch of the Author's Life. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Stuart Cheyne. 1809. Contains Letters from Burns to the Author, and "Rhyming Epistle to the Poet ;" also, Verses written at the desire of a lady who did not like Burns' " Address to a Louse on a Lady's bonnet." Rev. John Skinner, author of "Tullochgorum," of which Burns wrote — "the best Scotch Song ever Scotland saw," born 3rd October, 1721, at Balfour, Aberdeenshire. Ordained as a presbyter of the Episcopal Church in 1742, he was appointed to the pastoral charge of the congregation at Langside, where he found a permanent habitation. Although living in comparative retirement at Linshart, his reputation as a Poet and a man of classical taste became widely known, and he was held in much estimation by his contemporaries. Burns characterised the rhyming Epistle he received from Skinner " As the best poetical compliment he had ever received " He died, 16th June, 1807, having filled his incumbency for the long period of sixty-five years. ( 129 ) THE CALEDONIAN MUSICAL MUSEUM, OR COMPLETE VOCAL LIBRARY of the best Scotch Songs, Ancient and Modern. Embellished with a Portrait and Fac-simile of the Handwriting of Btjkns, and containing upwards of Two Hun- dred Songs by that Immortal Bard. The whole Edited by his Son. [12-mo.] London: J. Dick. 1809. "Since the publication of "Orpheus Oaledonius," in 1733, a complete collec- tion-of songs, exclusively devoted to the Scottish Muse, with the genuine music, has not been to be met with. To remove this, Mr. Robert Burns (Son of the celebrated Robert Burns) has kindly undertaken (though attended with considerable labour) to collect and correct all the most esteemed and scarce Songs, ancient and modern ; comprehending all those of Ramsay, Burns, &c. , among which will be found some Originals, by Burns, not hitherto published ; together with many excellent Songs, the production of young men of genius ; forming a complete Vocal Library : the Purchaser having every song of merit extant, and not burdened by having the same song two or three times over, as he would be, if he purchased all the different Song-books that are published. " — Preface. Portrait drawn from the original of Nasmyth by Skirving, and engraved by Beugo. Fac-simile " On reading in a newspaper an account of the death of J M , Esq., brother to Miss Isabella M , a particular friend of the Author's." A foot note to the Song, " Of a' the airts the wind can blaw," says, "This and the following verses by Mr. Reid of Glasgow," being four double verses added to the Song as originally written by Burns. Only two verses were written by Mr. Reid, the other two beginning, " blaw ye westlin winds blaw saft " are the composition of John Hamilton, music seller, Edinburgh, who died in 1814. Robert Burns, the Poet's eldest son, was born at Mauchline, 3rd September, 1786. Educated at the Grammar School, Dumfries, was two sessions at Edinburgh University, and a third session at the University of Glasgow. Entered the Stamp Office, Somerset House, London in 1804, from which- he retired in 1833 on a small annuity. He then returned to Dumfries, where he spent the remaider of his days, and died 14th May, 1857. ^He wrote one or two Scottish Songs. THE ECLECTIC REVIEW, January to June inclusive. Volume 5. [Octavo.] London: Longman, Hurst, & Co. 1809. May 1809. Review of Cromek's " Reliques of Burns," by James Montgomery, Sheffield, Poet and Journalist, born at Irvine, 4th November, 1771, where his father was appointed to the charge of a small congregation of Moravian brethren. Hia father and mother were both of Irish descent, and he only escaped, by a few weeks, being born in the Sister Isle. The family returned to Ireland when young Montgomery was four years and a half old, and shortly after the parents removed as Missionaries to the Island of Barbadoes, while the son was sent to school at the Moravian settlement Fulneck, near Leeds, with the intention of being educated for the ministry ; but such was not to be his lot, as he showed no vocation for the pulpit. He was sent for a brief service to a shopkeeper at Wath, and afterwards to a bookseller in London, but found his way to Sheffield at the age of 21, and passed the whole of his after life in the same place. In 1 794 he commenced to publish " The Sheffield Iris " newspaper, in which position he honoured and dignified the Press of his country, and continued to carry it on till the year 1825, when his fellow townsmen entertained him at a public dinner. In- K ( 130 ) 1830 he delivered Lectures on English Literature at the Royal Institution, Loudon, and was a frequent contributor to the Eclectic Review, edited by his friend, Josiah Oonder, and wrote many beautiful hymns, which were published in a volume before his death, and form part of most collections of hymns for service in Church and congregation. He visited Scotland in 1841, in the sixty-fifth year of his age, being the only visit he paid to the land of his birth since he had left it as a boy. A great admirer of the Poems of Bursts, he composed Verses for the Sheffield Anniversary of the Poet's Birthday in 1820 ; also, for an Irvine Anniversary. He died on the 30th April, 1854, in the 83rd year of his age, universally held in honour as a Christian Poet. NUBLIA IN SEAECH OF A HUSBAND, including sketches of Modern Society, and interspersed with Moral and Literary Disqui- sitions. 3rd Edition, containing Two Additional Chapters. [12-mo.] " The proper study of mankind is man." Pope. " Some married persons,' even in their marriage, do better Please God than some virgins in their state of virginity." Taylob. London: J. Ridgway. 1809. Pages 240 to 257. "Conversation on Burns and his Poetry." Severe strictures on George Thomson for his illiberality to the Poet. " This person has not blushed to publish the affecting letter of the expiring bard with the memorial of his own penurious conduct. That Burns was reduced to such a humilia- tion, must for ever call forth our pity ; that his humiliation was so answered, must excite sentiments of indignation and contempt in every manly, in every liberal bosom." In reply to this charge, Mr. Preston, who printed the music for every copy of the work, writes to Thomson : — "I am concerned at the very unwarrantable attack which has been made upon you by the Author of Nublia. Nothing could be more unjust than to say you had enriched yourself by Burns' labours, for the whole concern, tho' it includes the labours of Haydn, has scarcely afforded a compensation for the various expenses, and for the time employed on the work. It is truly vexatious to be so grossly and scandalously abused for conduct, the very reverse of which has been manifest through the whole transaction." In a letter from George Thomson to the Poet's biographer, Professor losiah Wilson, he refers to this volume : — "In a late anonymous novel I have been attacked with much bitterness, and accused of not endeavouring to remunerate Burns for the Songs which he wrote for my collection, although there is the clearest evidence of the contrary, both in the printed correspondence between the Poet and me, and in the public testimony of Dr. Currie." "Nublia " was written by William Mudford, editor of the London Courier, and author of the novels, "The Five Knights of St. Albans," and "Mary of Buttermere." Died 10th March, 1848. In 1849 a collection of "Tales and Trifles," from Blackwood, and other popular Magazines, written by him, appeared in one volume. THE CALEDONIAN MUSICAL REPOSITORY, a Selection of esteemed Scottish Songs, adapted for the Voice, Violin, and German Flute. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Published by Oliver & Co. N. D. Contains a great many Songs by Burns not very correctly printed. " The Publishers offer the following collection of Scottish Songs to the Public, relying entirely on the merits of the Work for its success. The path they tread is by no means new to them. The uncommon success they have experi- enced in their former Publications of this nature, both in the English and Scottish Language, encourages them to hope for a continuance of the patronage of the Public in the present undertaking, and has stimulated them to a very careful Selection of the Ancient and Modern Poetry of Scotland." — Advt. ( 131 ) THE SELECTOE OF 1 THE CELEDONIAN MUSES, a Collection of Favourite Pieces, from the Works of Scottish Bards. [1 6-mo.] Montrose: G. Murray. 1810. Engraved Portrait of Bums, published by J. Dick, Edinburgh. Poems, " The Cotter's Saturday Night," "Man was made to Mourn," " To a Mountain Daisy," " Winter, " a dirge. SONGS AND POEMS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, composed by William Wilson, the Dumfries- shire Poet. [12-mo.] Kelso : Printed by Alexander Leadbetter for the Author. 1810. A Song on the death of Robert Burns, the celebrated Ayrshire Poet. In the Preface the writer says :— " In the early part of my life I served His Majesty in the 38th Regiment of Foot, and was along with an expedition to the West Indies in the year 1795. The greater part of my Poems was composed for my own amusement, during the period I was in the service, and if I merit the name of a Poet I shall think myself amply rewarded!" VIEWS IN NOETH BRITAIN, ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, accompanied with Descrip- tions, and a Sketch of the Poet's Life, by James Storer and John Greig. [Quarto.] " Rear high thy bleak majestic hills, Thy shelter'd valleys proudly spread ; And, Scotia, pour thy thousand rills') And wave thy heaths with blossoms red : But never more shall Poet tread Thy airy heights, thy woodland reign, Since he, the sweetest bard, is dead, That ever breath'd the soothing strain." London: John Stockdale. 1811. A reprint of the 1805 Edition. POEMS, by Lieut. Charles Gray, of the Royal Marines. [12-mo.] " Some rhyme a neebor's name to lash, Some rhyme (vain thought) for needfu' cash, Some rhyme to court the countra clash, An' raise a din ; For me, an aim I never fash, I rhyme for fun." Burns. Cupar: E. Tullis. 1811. A Pastoral on the death of Burns. For notice of the Author see the collected Edition of his Poems, 1841. BABYLON AND OTHEE POEMS, by the Hon. Annabella Hawke. [12-mo.] London : William Miller. 1811. " The grave of Burns." ' ' Lo Scotland mourns her star of genius fled, Where Burns, her native bard, reclines his head ; Sunk in the grave, his toils of life are o'er, And want assails, and genius fires no more." ( 132 ) BURNOMANIA: THE CELEBRITY OF ROBERT BURNS, considered in a Discourse addressed to all real Christians of every denomination, to which are added Epistles in Verse respecting Peter Pindar, Burns, &c. [12-mo.J "A whole family of bards, Corruptive, illegitimate, and base ; A spurious breed of wickedness and wit, A muse's genius with a demon's heart." Cumberland. Edinburgh: J. OGLE. 1811. "Can it be denied that he was clever, that' his genius is justly admired? I have no wish, in the smallest degree, to deny him the least particle of what is his due. At same time, I must regret the currency and popularity of his trash. I must consider anything that endangers or injures morals, decency, and piety, as detestable, and to be detested. I must add that some of the pieces that are held up and celebrated as peculiarly excellent appear to me very exceptionable, or rather I should say, infamous. I shall only mention two — " The Holy Fair," and " Tom 0' Shanter." I trust that I am not singular in saying the immoral tendency of both is such that they ought not to remain in the principal volume his critics pronounce so invaluable." But Tom 0' Shanter — on this chiefly he rests his fame ; of this he makes his boast ; this is his master piece ; celebrated by Captain Grose, &c. The ground work is tradition ; fancy suggests and adds horrors ; a horrible story it is, not absurd and shocking only, but, as told by the Bard, indelicate and offensive. According to custom, the ministers of religion are introduced so offensively that the omission is suggested by his friends of that part of the exhibition ; but I ask why represent, with so much levity, in a tale of horror, the adultery as well as drunkenness of Tom ? Why represent Satan also as lascivious ? How do the ridiculous and the horrible agree ?" "This Discourse was written by the Rev. William Peebles, D.D., minister of Newton-on-Ayr, to whom the Poet has given an uncomfortable renown as " Poet Willie " in " The Kirk's Alarm," and " Peebles frae the water fit," in "The Holy Fair." A native of Aberdeenshire, he was first engaged as assistant at Dundonald, thence promoted to be first minister of the new church at Newton-on-Ayr, which he filled for the long period of forty-nine years. He died in October 1826, and was buried, at his express wish, inside the church in front of the pulpit under the table seat where the elements were wont to be placed on Communion occasions. He published a volume of Sermons in 1794, after which the title of D. D. was conferred upon him. In 1804 he published a Poem entitled "The Crisis," extending to 192 pages, and in 1810, a collection of Odes and Elegies. " THE NORTHUMBRIAN MINSTREL, a Choice Selection of Songs. [24-mo.] Alnwick : W. Davison. 1811. Woodcut Portrait of Burns, and Vignette, by Bewick. Many of Burns' Songs in this collection. Four double stanzas added to the Song, "Of a' the airts the wind can blaw." Two written by William Eeid, bookseller, Glasgow, beginning " Upon the banks o' flowing Clyde," and two, by John Hamilton, music seller, Edinburgh — " blaw ye westlin winds blaw saft." The Song, "The Land o' the Leal," by Lady Nairne, and "Farewell to Ayrshire," by Richard Gall, are here printed in mistake as Burns' Songs. ( 133 ) MEMOIRS OF THE LDTE, WRITINGS, AND CORRESPON- DENCE of William Smellie, F.R.S., P.A.S., late printer in Edinburgh, Secretary and Superintendent of Natural History to the Society of Scottish Antiquaries, &c, by Robert Kerr, F.R.S., and FA.S., Ed. In Two volumes. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: John Anderson. 1811. 2nd volume contains " Correspondence between Smellie and Burns," "Letters of Maria Riddel, and her introduction to Smellie," "Letter from Burns to Peter Hill, bookseller," " Sketch of Dr. Blacklock," &c. For Sketch of Smellie see Bibliographical Notes. AN ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE AND CHARACTER OF ROBERT BURNS, with Miscellaneous Remarks on his Writings, written for Morison's Edition of the Works of Burns. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : Printed for the Trustees of James Morison. 1811. A separate publication of "The Life of Burns," by Josiah Walker, Professor of Humanity in Glasgow University. A CRITIQUE ON THE POEMS OF ROBERT BURNS, illustrated by Engravings.- [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Bell & Bradfute. 1812. Price 10/6, boards. Portrait of Burns, engraved by T. Clerk for Morison's Edition of Burns. Twenty-three engravings. ' ' The Philosophical Critic and the man of taste are again requested to observe that no attempt is here made to instruct them, and that the sole object of the present publication is to enable men of less cultivated minds to instruct themselves, by the aid of engravings, illustrative of the Poetry." — Advertisement. MISCELLANEOUS POEMS, SONGS, &C, partly in the Scottish Dialect, with a Copious Glossary, By Ebenezer Picken. In Two Volumes. [12-mo.] Scriptorum chorus omnis amat nemus et fugit urbes. Fluctibus in mediis, et tempes tatibus urbis, Verba Lyrse motura sonum connectere digner ? Hor. Edinburgh : James Sawers. 1813. " The Deil's answer to his vera wordy friend, R***** B****," and "Verses on the death of Robert Burns." Ebenezer Picken, born in Paisley, 1769 or 1770. Intending to study for the Church, he attended Glasgow University, but a passion for verse making interfered with his progress, and in his eighteenth year he published a small volume of Poems. In 1791 he became teacher of a school at Falkirk, and afterwards at Carron, where he remained till 1796. He removed to Edin- burgh as manager of a drapery business, to which he succeeded, but was unfortunate in carrying it on. He then became a music seller and teacher of languages, and died in 1816, leaving completed a Dictionary of Scottish Words, to the compilation of which he had devoted some-years. It was after- wards published in 1818 by James Sawers, Edinburgh. Memoirs of Ebenezer Picken, Poet, and of Andrew Picken, Novelist, natives of Paisley, by Robert Brown of Underwood Park, with two Portraits, Paisley, J. & J. Cook, 1879, is one of the Paisley Burns Club publications. ( 134 ) THE LIFE OF THE RENFREWSHIRE BARD, ROBERT TANNAHILL, Author of " Jessie, the Flow'r o' Dumblane," " The Braes of Gleniffer," &c. [12-mo.] " Let not ambition mock their useful toil, Their homely joys, and destiny obscure ; Nor grandeur hear, with a disdainful smile, The short and simple annals of the poor. " Gray. Paisley: J. Neilson. 1815. Attached to this -work is an address in the appendix, delivered by the author, William M'Laren, at the Paisley Burns Club Anniversary in 1805, of which he was President. " The memory of our immortal bard, Bobert Burns," was the subject of his speech, which extends to eight pages. William M'Laren was one of the founders of the Paisley Burns Club, and its first chairman, born in 1772, brought up to the trade of weaving. Possessed of literary ability, he wrote both' prose and poetry with ease and fluency. In addition to his "Life of Tannahill," he published "Emma, or the Cruel Father," "Isabella, or the Bobbers," and several lyrical pieces of consider- able merit. He died 2nd May, 1832, aged 60. EDINBURGH FUGITIVE PIECES, WITH LETTERS, containing a Comparative View of the modes of living, Arts, Commerce, Literature, Manners, &c, of Edinburgh at different periods, by the late William Creech, Esq., F.R.S., Edin., to which is prefixed an Account of his Life. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: John Fairbairn. 1815. Portrait of Creech, and engraving of his shop. Letter from Burks to Creech, with the Bhyming Epistle, "Willie's Awa'." The Poet's Edinburgh publisher, for Sketch of his Life see Bibliographical Notes. THE NITHSDALE MINSTREL, being Original Poetry, chiefly by the Bards of Nithsdale. [12-mo.] " Unknown to men of sordid heart, What joys the Poet's hopes impart ; That meteor torch of mental light, A breath can quench, or kindle bright." Hogg. Dumfries : Printed by C. Munko & Co., for Preacher & Dunbar. 1815. Contains, "Verses on visiting the grave of Burns," in January 1814. " Original Verses by Burns. " Verses delivered at the Public Dinner on occasion of laying the foundation stone of Burns' Mausoleum. "Lines by Burns." The Original Verses, which have not appeared in any Edition of Burns, were said to be composed by the Poet, and written on a marble sideboard, in the hermitage belonging to the Duke of Athol, in the Wood of Aberfeldy. It is very doubtful if they were written by Burns. Motherwell says he received them from Peter Buchan of Peterhead. The Poet reached Aberfeldy in the evening, stayed half-an-hour, and was back to Dunkeld for supper. The Poem is inserted in Editions of Burks under the heading, " The Hermit of Aberfeldy," and begins — " Whoe'er thou art, these lines now reading." ( 135 ) A LETTER TO A FRIEND OF ROBERT BURNS, occasioned by an intended republication of the Account of the Life of Burns, by Dr. Currie, and of the Selection made by him from his Letters, by William Wordsworth. [Octavo pamphlet.] London: Longman, Hurst, & Co. 1816. The friend of Robert Burns to whom this letter is addressed was the Rev. James Gray, master of the Grammar School, Dumfries. During the Poet's life a warm intimacy existed between them. He removed to the High School, Edinburgh, where he taught, with singular success, for upwards of twenty years. Disappointed in obtaining the Rectorship, he left to become Professor of Latin in Belfast Institution. He took orders in the Church of England, and went to India as a Chaplain in the East India Company's service, settled at Cutch, where he was appointed tutor to the Prince of that province — the first christian who was ever so honoured in the East. He died there 25th September, 1830. He was brother-in-law to the Ettrick Shepherd, who introduces him as the fifteenth Bard in the " Queen's Wake." " The next was bred on Southern shore, Beneath the mists of Lammermore ; And long by Nith and Crystal Tweed, Had taught the Border youth to read." The Ettrick Shepherd characterises this letter of Wordsworth's as "The most uncalled for ebullition of pompous absurdity that ever was penned. Mr. Gray being most anxious to further Gilbert Burns's Edition, requested of Wordsworth something that could appear in the Work, and lend the lustre of his name to it. The Poet complied, sat down and penned his letter, but perceiving that it was a masterpiece, that Gilbert Burns might not reap the sole benefit of such a gem, he published it by itself in a pamphlet." William Wordsworth, Poet, born at Cockermouth, 7th April, 1770, educated at Hawkshead School, and St. John's, Cambridge. At a critical period of his life, when his prospects were anything but cheerful, and he looked forward to employment on the London Press, a friend died and left him a considerable sum of money. Other help came from friends, and the appointment of stamp distributor for his native county settled him in the Lake district for life — first in an humble cottage at Grasmere, then in 1813 at Rydal Mount, where he lived for thirty-seven years— his home becoming a pilgrim shrine for visitors from all quarters of the globe. In 1842 he resigned the office of stamp distributor in favour of his son, William, and received a pension of £300 a year for eminent literary merit. On the death of Southey in 1843, he was appointed Poet Laureate. Soon after his eightieth birthday his end came almost insensibly on the 23rd April, 1850. A plain headstone marks his grave in Grasmere Churchyard, without any inscription but his name. Within the Church a neat marble monument bears the following inscription : — To the memory of William Wordsworth, a true Philosopher and Poet, who, by the special gift and calling of Almighty God, whether he discoursed on man or nature, failed not to lift up the heart to holy things ; tired not of maintaining the cause of the poor and simple : and so, in perilous times, was raised up to be a Chief Minister, not only of the noblest poesy, but of high and sacred truth. This Memorial is placed here by his friends and neighbours in testimony of respect, affection, and gratitude, Anno, 1851. ( 136 ) THE AYESHIRE MAGAZINE, AND WEST COUNTRY REPOS- ITORY, August 1815, to July 1817. Two volumes. [Octavo.] " Whatever may be the final sentence of mankind, We at least endeavour to deserve their kindness." Dr. Johnson. Irvine: J. Mennons & Son. 181G-17. Two Odes written for the celebration of Burns' birthday by the Ayrshire Society, at the Tontine, Glasgow. The first is the production of a literary gentleman whose talents for poetical composition are well-known in Ayrshire ; also, Stanzas written for and recited at the late annual meeting at Greenock in commemoration of the birth of Burns. POETIC TRIBUTES TO THE MEMORY OF BURNS, received by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Club, for celebrating the Anniver- sary of his Birthday, 1817. [16-mo.] ' ' Soul of the Poet ! whereso'er Reclaimed from earth thy genius plume Her wings of immortality ; Suspend thy harp in happier sphere, And with thine influence illume The gladness of our jubilee. Campbell. Newcastle: G. Angus. "Rhyming Epistles to the Secretary and a' the brethren o' the Newcastle Club," initialed " A.C.," Haddington, 2nd February, 1816. "For the Burns Club," initialed "H.R.," Newcastle, January 23d, 1817. " The Vision of the Bard, " initialed "T.B.," Newcastle, January 25th, 1817. THE WANDERER IN AYRSHIRE. A Tour in search of Public spirit, by Hugh Campbell, Cosmopolite. [Octavo.] " Terra — potens armis, atque ubere glebse." Virgil. " Clime of the mighty unforgotten brave — Whose land, from plain to mountain cave, Was Freedom's home, or Glory's grave I" Lord Byron. " Dignum laude virum musa vetat mori." Horace. Kilmarnock: Hugh Crawford. 1817. " Coila's Bard." Page 111. THE JOLLY BEGGARS, a Cantata, by Burns ; set to Music, with Accompaniments for the Piano-forte, Violin, Flute, and Violon- cello, by Henry R. Bishop, Composer and Director of the Music to the Theatre-Royal, Covent-garden. [Folio.] Edinburgh: George Thomson. 1818. The text is considerably abridged — the greater part being omitted — the Musical Composer having likely thought that it would not — in its entirety — suit ears polite. The Glossary is given pretty full, but the reviser has not always been content with the real Glossary of Burns, but has Englified some words. The Cantata has been repeatedly performed at Concerts of the Glasgow Ab- stainers' Union, on the Anniversaries of Burns, as also in Opera Houses and Theatres. ( 137 ) THE POETICAL WORKS OF JOHN KENNEDY, KILMAR- NOCK. [12-mo.] " Ten censure wrong for one who writes amiss." Pope. ' ' Wink hard, and say the chiel has done his best. " BUENS. Ayr : Printed for D. Macarter & Co., for the Author, and Sold by John Stewart, Kilmarnock. 1818. Contains an Address to the Burnsianian Society, Royal Ayrshire Militia, on its first meeting to celebrate the Anniversary of Robert Burns, the Ayrshire Bard, in the Hammerman's Tavern, Perth. ' ' To Burns's mem'ry make one bumper flow, With all the veneration which ye owe ; And as your sentiment shall upward rise, (Perhaps to meet your Poet in the skies), From every voice let this loud burst be heard — Scotia for ever, and her fav'rite Bard." John Kennedy was born in Kilmarnock in 1789. Bred to the loom, a strong desire to be educated for one of the learned professions, but the humble circumstances of his father was a bar to his ambition, and he had to be satisfied with a common education. In 1807 he enlisted into the Royal Ayrshire Militia, but a soldier's life was not found an agreeable change, and at the peace in 1815 he obtained his discharge. He again settled in Kilmar- nock, cultivated his mind, and succeeded John Burtt as teacher of a school. He took part as one of the speakers at a meeting in Dean Park, 7th December, 1816, to petition for Parliamentary Reform. His subject was military flogging, on which he was known to have had experience in the army. He was afterwards marked by the Government as disaffected, and during the excitement in 1819, his house was searched for seditious or treasonable papers. He was taken to Ayr for examination before the Sheriff, but was set at liberty. He was a second time apprehended, and after nineteen days con- finement, nothing could be proven against him. In June, 1820, he obtained the situation of teacher at Chapel Green, near Kilsyth, where he spent the happiest portion of his life, and where he wrote the greater part of " Geordie Chamlmers, or the Law in Glenbuckie," which was not published at the time of his death. While the last sheet was in his hands for correction, he died 4th October, 1833. His other writings are three volumes of Poems, "Fancy's Tour with the Genius of Cruelty," and other Poems, "Miscellaneous Poems," and the Poetical Works noted above. FESTIVAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ROBERT BURNS, and to promote a Subscription to erect a National Monument to his Memory at Edinburgh. Held at the Freemason's Tavern in London, on Saturday, May 5th, 1819. His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex in the chair. [Octavo pamphlet.] London .- B. M'Millan. 1819. List of the Toasts and Music. " The memory of Robert Burns." "Requiem and Address to the memory of Burns, " written, at the request of the Com- mittee, by James Thomson, Esq., Private Secretary for Charities to his Royal Highness the Duke of Kent. S ( 138 ) THE KILMARNOCK MIRROR AND LITERARY GLEANER, consisting of Essays, Moral Tales, Poetry, and a variety of Miscellaneous Pieces adapted for Instruction and Amusement. Two volumes. [12-mo.] " Omne tulit punotum qui misouit utile dulci, . Leotorem delectando, pariterque monendo." Hoe. Kilmarnock: Mathie & LoCHORE. 1819. " On the birth of Burns. " Verges recited on the 25th January at the Anniver- sary of the Ayrshire Bard by the members of the Thistle Club, in Boger's Turf Inn, Kilmarnock. " Sonnet to the Muse of Burns." The 2nd volume, 1820, contains an original Letter of Burns, dated Mossgiel, 4th May, 1789, to his uncle, Mr Samuel Brown, Ballochneil Miln. Belies of Tam 0' Shanter. Account of meeting on the 24th April, held in the Free Mason's Tavern, London, to assist in the erection of a monument to Burns. Sculpture to the Mausoleum, Dumfries, September 14th, by Turnerelli. Essays on eminent characters. Essay 3, Bobert Burns. Lines by the late William Muir, Campsie, intended to be put up in the room where Burns was born. LECTURES ON THE ENGLISH POETS, delivered at the Surrey Institution, by William Hazlitt. Second Edition. [Octavo.] London: Taylor & Hessey. 1819. Lecture 7. On Burns and the old English Ballads. " Burns was not like Shakespeare in the range of his genius, but there is some- thing of the same magnanimity, directness, and unaffected character about him. He was not a sickly sentimentalist, a namby-pamby poet, a mincing metre ballad monger, any more than Shakespeare. He would as soon hear " a brazen candlestick tuned, or a dry wheel grate on the axletree." He was as much of a man, not a twentieth part as much of a poet as Shakespeare, with but little of his imaginative or inventive power. He had the same life of mind, within the narrow circle of personal feeling or domestic incidents, the pulse of his poetry flows as healthily and vigorously. He had an eye to see, a heart to feel — no more. His strength is not greater than his weakness, his virtues were greater than his vices, his virtues belonged to his genius, his vices to his situation, which did not correspond to his genius." William Hazlitt, the great Critic and Thinker, born at Maidstone, 10th April, 1778. As a professed Critic, he had few friends and many foes. He led a lonely life, few to sustain, and none to cheer him ; he had to depend upon his literary labours, to the close of his life, for a bare subsistance. His friend, Charles Lamb, says : — " In his natural and healthy state, he was one of the finest spirits breathing. His Lectures and Essays are full of valuable knowledge, chiefly on miscellaneous subjects, connected with Art, Poetry, and the Drama, and have gained a wide and merited popularity." He died suddenly in London, 18th September, 1830, in the 52nd year of his age. SPECIMENS OF THE BRITISH POETS, with Biographical and Critical Notices, and an Essay on English Poetry. In Seven volumes. [Crown octavo.] London: John Murray. 1819. Volume 7. Page 230 to 246. Robert Burns, and Selections. "The Twa Dogs," " Address to the Deil," " To a Mountain Daisy," " Tam O' Shanter," Song, " To Mary in Heaven, " Song, " A Vision." ( 139 ) "Burns has given an elixir to his native dialect. The Soottish " Tam 0' Shanter " will be read as long as any English production of the same century. The impression of his genius is deep and universal, and viewing him merely as a Poet, there is scarcely any other regret connected with his name than that his productions, with all their merit, fall short of the talents which he Thomas Campbell, Poet, author of " The Pleasures of Hope," and "Specimens of the British Poets, " born in Glasgow, July 27th, 1777. Educated at the University, where he distinguished himself for his Greek translations, supported himself by private tuition, intending to enter the Church, or follow a professional career at the Scottish Bar, but he gave up both for private teaching and a literary life. In 1799 appeared his "Pleasures of Hope," which went through four editions in twelve months, and made him famous as a Poet. In 1802 he composed " Lochiel's Warning," and " Hohenlinden," the latter one of the grandest battle pieces in miniature ever written. On the following year he took up his residence in London, devoting himself to literature as a profession, and for ten years edited " The New Monthly Magazine." Some of his Songs have become national. "Ye Mariners of England, " and ' ' The Battle of the Baltic, " gained for the Poet a government .pension. His second great peom, " Gertrude of Wyoming," was published in 1809. He also wrote "The Life of Mrs. Siddons," and a "Life of Petrarch." In 1827 he was elected Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow, his native city. In the Summer of 1843 he fixed his residence at Boulogne in consequence of ill health, but his constitution was too much impaired, and he died the following year, June 15th, 1844, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, his funeral being attended by many of the leading statesmen, noblemen, and literary men of the day. A monument was afterwards erected to his memory. BURNS' MONUMENT. Account of the Grand Masonic Procession, which took place at laying the Foundation Stone of a Monument to the memory of Robert Burns, in the vicinity of Alloway Kirk, on the 25th January, 1820, being the Anniversary of the Poet's Birthday : with the Speech, Ode, Song, &c, on that occasion, and a preliminary description of the Monument and surrounding scenery. To which is added " Tam O' Shanter," a Tale. [18-mo.] " And wear thou this ! she solemn said, And bound the holly round his head." Coila — From the Vision. Ayr: Printed by D. Macarter & Co. for Maxwell Dick, Paisley. 1820. Maxwell Dick, Paisley, publisher of this brief record of the proceedings at laying the Foundation Stone, shortly after this was printed, removed to Irvine, where he carried on a successful business as Bookseller and Publisher for many years, taking a prominent part in all Burns' demonstrations during his lifetime. He was deputed, by the Mother Lodge, Kilwinning, to lay the Foundation Stone of a new Hall at Burns' Cottage on the 25th January, 1847, according to the ancient rites of masonry,- and took the chair at the Dinner in the large room of the Cottage, to celebrate the event. He published a beautiful fac-simile of "The Cotter's Saturday Night," from the original in possession of the Irvine Burns Club ; also, a fine Engraving of the' Monument on the Banks o' Doon, and an engraved Portrait of Burns from Nasmyth's picture. ( 140 ) CONTEMPLATION, WITH OTHER POEMS. By Alexander Balfour. [Octavo.] " Rude though they be, still with the chime, Return the thoughts of early time ; And feelings roused in life's young day, Glow in the line, and prompt the lay." Scott. Edinburgh: Archibald Constable & Co. 1820. Elegy, " To the memory of Robert Burns." Alexander Balfour, Poet, Novelist, and Miscellaneous Writer, born February, 1767, at Guildie, in the parish of Monikie, Forfarshire. Apprenticed to a weaver, which he soon left to teach a school in his native parish. In his 26th year he became clerk in a Sail Cloth Establishment at Arbroath, and on the death of his employer was assumed a partner. Attained prosperity, but became involved with a London agency, which ended in bankruptcy. He was for a time in the Publishing House of Blackwood as a Clerk, but his health gave way, and his future career was as a man of letters. He wrote " Campbell, or the Scottish Probationer," in 3 volumes, and "The Farmers' Three Daughters." Edited " The Poetical Works of Richard Gall" and published another Novel, " The Smuggler's Cave," in 3 volumes. For many years a contributor to the Scots Magazine and Constable's Edinburgh Magazine. His last Novel is entitled "Highland Mary," in 4 volumes. He died 12th September, 1829, in his 63rd year. A PILGRIMAGE TO THE LAND OF BURNS, containing Anec- dotes of the Bard, and of the Characters he immortalized, with Numerous Pieces of Poetry, Original and Collected. [Octavo.] We have no dearer aim than to make, leisurely, Pilgrimages through Caledonia, to sit on the Fields of her Battles ; to wander on the Romantic Banks of her Rivers ; and to muse by the stately Towers, or venerable Ruins, once the honoured abodes of her Heroes. — Burns. Deptford: Printed for the Author by W. Brown. 1&22. Woodcut Illustrations of "The Auld Brig 0' Doon," "Alloway Kirk," and " Mauchline Kirk," " The Linker's Vision in Burns' Cottage," " Address to Alloway Kirk." Verses composed " On Burns' Anniversary," and "Fare- well to the Land of Burns. " Special notice of Hew Ainslie (the Author) in Bibliographical Notes. THOMSON'S COLLECTION of the Songs of Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Bart., and other eminent Lyric Poets, Ancient and Modern, united to the Select Melodies of Scotland, and of Ireland and Wales, with Symphonies and Accompaniments for the Piano- forte, by Pleyel, Haydn, Beethoven, &c. The whole composed for and collected by George Thomson, P.A.S., Edinburgh. In, Six volumes. [Quarto.] London : Printed and Sold by Preston. 1822. Portrait of Burns, by Nasmyth, engraved by P. Thomson, with Illustrations by D. Allan and T. Stothard, R.A., consisting of 12 Engravings and 6 Vignettes in Outline. Published at 8/ each. Each volume signed G. Thomson. " The present Work will be found to contain nearly the whole of the Scottish Melodies, together with a selection of the most popular Irish and Welch Melodies in the Editor's Folio Edition of those three Works." The Preface is dated Edinburgh, Royal Exchange, March 1822. Dissertation concerning the National Melodies of Scotland. ( 141 ) POEMS, CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT. By Robert Wilson. [Octavo.] " Whence is thy learning ? Hath thy toil O'er books consum'd the midnight oil ? ******** The little knowledge I have gain'd Was all from simple nature drain'd." Gay. Edinburgh: A. Constable & Co. 1822. Elegy on the death of Burns. BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE. No. 68. Volume 12. September 1822. [Octavo.] Hogg's Royal Jubilee, &c. Fergusson and Burns ; or, the Poet's Reverie, continued in October No., with a Letter to Christopher North, Esq., dated London, 9th October, 1822. Initialed " 0. B. " LIVES OF SCOTTISH POETS, with Portraits and Vignettes. Three volumes. [18-mo.] " But he was of "the North Countrie," A Nation fam'd for song. " The Minstrel. London: Thomas Boys. 1822. Vignette Portrait of Burns, by W. T. Pry. "Life of Robert Burns," 1st volume, pages 157 to 198, initialed "A. S." The Appendix to the 3rd volume, page 73, contains a reference to the conduct of George Thomson to Burns, as noted in the 1st volume, page 182 ; also, a Letter from Edinensis to the Editor of "The Lives of Eminent Scotsmen," dated, Argyle Square, Edinburgh, 29th December, 1821, defending Thomson from the charge of illiberality towards Burns. The Lives of Scottish Poets professes to be written by the Society of Ancient Scots, but there was no such Society existing. The late David Laing, LL. D. was of opinion that it was written chiefly, if not wholly, by a literary man| settled in London, of the name of Mudie, and the variety of initials to the different lives were a mere blind to mislead. POINTS OF HUMOUR, Illustrated by the Designs of George Cruikshank. [Octavo.] London: C. Baldwyn. 1823. Point 5. " The Jolly Beggars ; or, Love and Liberty," a Cantata, by Robert Burns. Four Illustrations by Cruikshank. " Some of the Ten Points, now submitted by the public, arise out of a reprint of the admirable piece of humour, "The Jolly Beggars," a part of his Works almost unknown to the public, in consequence of the scrupulousness of the Poet's Biographer and Editor."— Preface. George Cruikshank, born in London, 27th September, 1792. As an artist, a political caricaturist, an original humourist and illustrator of other men's works, in History, Poetry, and Fiction, he gained a world wide fame. He created a style for himself, and made it popular. He had no equal, and he had no rival. During the latter decade of his life he devoted his powerful genius to depicting the miseries and sorrows caused by intemperance. In addition to "The Jolly Beggars " he illustrated "Tarn 0' Shanter." The number and variety of his drawings are unparalled by those of any of his predecessors or contemporaries. He died at his residence in Hampstead Road, London, on the 1st February, 1878, at the venerable age of 85. ( Ui ) FAC-SIMILE OF BURNS' CELEBRATED POEM, entitled "The Jolly Beggars," from the Original Manuscript in the possession of Thomas Stewart, Esq., Greenock. [Quarto.] Glasgow: James Lumsden & Son. 1823. " The Original Manuscript was given by the Poet himself to Mr. David Wood- burn, at that time factor to Mr. Adam of Craigingillan, and by Mr. Wood- burn to Mr. Robert M'Limont, merchant in Glasgow, from whom it passed into the possession of Mr. Smith of Greenock, who gave it to the present possessor. It was first printed, along with some other Poems, in a thin octavo volume, published at Glasgow in 1801, under the title of "Poems ascribed to Robert Burns, the Ayrshire Bard. " It was afterwards set to music by Bishop, and published by Mr. George Thomson of Edinburgh in 1818."— Preface. The Original MSS. was offered for sale in Glasgow in 1853, and bought by Gilbert Burns, Esq., of Dublin, the Poet's nephew, for fifty guineas. A memorandum on the fly leaf, by Mrs. Salvero, a daughter of Mr. Stewart, residing in the Azores, gives further particulars of the history of the Manuscript. AN ESSAY ON THE OBJECTS OF TASTE. [12-mo.] Glasgow: Chalmeks & Collins. 1823. This Essay was written by Burns' "Pair Rachel," daughter of Mrs. Dunlop of Dunlop. A POETICAL ADDRESS, delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of Burns Club of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, January 26th, 1824, by W. G Thompson. [12-mo.] " The songs He pour'd were sad and wild, And while they would have sooth'd a child Who soon bestows his tears, A deeper pathos in them lay, That would have mov'd a hermit grey Bow'd down with holy years. " Wilson's Isle op Palms. Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 1824. Printed at the Mercury Office by W. A. Mitchell, Newcastle. "An Edition with Bewick's Cuts. Another copy printed on yellow paper, the only one printed on yellow paper." See Bewick, Collector. William Gill Thomson was a reporter on the staff of the Newcastle ChronkU, a man of great professional ability, and a local poet of some celebrity. He contributed many pieces in Prose and Verse to the Magazines, which' were greatly admired. His sad end was deeply lamented by a large circle of friends. While labouring under depression of spirits, he committed suicide on the 20th October, 1844, at the early age of 4S years. MANUSCRIPT NOTES ON BURNS, by the Rev. Mark Noble, F.S.A. Twelve closely written. Pages. [Octavo.] 1824. These Notes are bound up in an octavo volume. "Views in North Britain illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns," London, 1S05, and are noted No. 476 in the Sale Catalogue of the Rev. Mark Noble's Library sold by auction 24th December, 1827. " There is a touching simplicity and tenderness in these Notes, a deep insight and appreciation of the Poet's true character and genius, strong and warm sympathy with his life, trials, and temptations and to crown all, a divme charity becoming the sacred character of the annotator. ( U3 ) The Rev. Mark Noble was Rector of Banning in Kent, to which living he was appointed by George III. in 1784. An Antiquarian and Historical writer of much repute, among other works may be noted his ' ' Memoirs of the House of Cromwell," "A Genealogical History of the present Royal Families of Europe," "A Historical Genealogy of the Royal House of Stuart," " Memoirs of the House of Medici," " Lives of the English Regicides," &c. His "Notes on Burns " were written only three years before his death, which took place on the 26th May, 1827, having been Rector of Banning forty-three years. The "Notes on Burns " have never been published in any of his Works, and were printed, for the first time, in the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, on Saturday, 20th January, 1877, as a posthumous tribute to the memory of Burns in anticipation of the Glasgow demonstration at the unveiling of the Poet's statue on the Thursday following. THE HIGHLAND PLAID, to which are added "The Way Worn Traveller," "Lament for Burns," "Logan Braes," "From Night till Morn," " Dame Durden." [18-mo.] Stirling: Printed by W. Macnie. 1825. One of the Stirling Chap Books, " Lament for Burns." " His memory dear will still us cheer, I'll sing the praise o' Burns ; Ilk laddie here and lassie dear, Must mingle wi' the worms : Uncertain man's life but a span, How often times we've seen The fairest flower in Nature's bower, Pull'd in the bud when green." A POETICAL ADDRESS, delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Brrns Club of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, January 31st, 1825, by W. G-. Thomson. [12-mo.] " Fret not thyself, thou glittering child of pride, That a poor villager inspires my strain ; With thee let pageantry and power abide, The gentle muses haunt the sylvan reign : Where through wild groves at eve the lonely swain, Enraptured, roams to gaze on Nature's charms ; They hate the sensual, and scorn the vain, The parasite their influence never warms, Nor him whose sordid soul the love of gold adorns." Beattie. Newcastk-on-Tym : Printed by T. & .J. Hodgson. 1825. THE DUMFRIES MONTHLY MAGAZINE, AND LITERARY COMPENDIUM. Three volumes. [Octavo.] Dumfries: J. M'Diarmid & Co. 1825. Volume 1. Affecting circumstance connected with the history of the family of Burns. The death at sea of a daughter of James Glencairn Burns, the youngest son of the Poet. " Verses written for the Anniversary of Burns," initialed " M," Dumfries. Volume 2. Literary Notes, No 2. Anecdote of Burns at Tynron-kirk. Volume 3. Biographical Notice of the death of Provost Staig, banker, a friend of Burns, to whose daughter he dedicated the Song, "Young Jessie." The Dumfries Monthly Magazine was discontinued at the conclusion of the 3rd Volume, in consequence of Mr. William Bennet, who had the principal charge of it, being appointed to another and better situation. ( 144 ) LETTER TO THE REV. THOMAS BROWN, Dalkeith, occasioned by some remarks on the Life and Writings of Robert Burns, appended to his late publication on Family Devotion. [24-mo.j "Ne Sutor ultra crepidam." Horace. "Let not the Sutor go beyond his last." "Nay, what are Priests? these seeming godly wise" men ; What are they, pray? but Spiritual Excisemen." Burns. Perth: Crerak & Son. 1825. TAM 0' SHANTER, a Tale, by Robert Burns. [18-mo.] f Bogilis full is this Book. " Gawin Douglas. Paisley: G. Caldwell, Junr. 1825. ' Of Brownyis and of Bogilis full is this Book." Gawin Douglas. One of the Paisley Chap Books. DOVE'S ENGLISH CLASSICS. " The Life of Robert Burns," by Dr. Currie, with his Correspondence and Fragments. [24-mo.] London: J. F. Dove. 1826. Frontispiece and vignette, by H. Corbould, engraved by C. Heath. Price Six Shillings "Currie's "Life of Burns," which is undoubtedly the best that has yet appeared, has been retained ; but to his selection of the Correspondence (the whole of which is given) many Letters are added, from other sources, which contain, in addition to strong internal evidence, indubitable internal proofs of authenticity. The Letters to Clarinda, which Dr. Currie refused to give to the world, are also inserted. These effusions breathe sentiments of the most ardent affection and esteem, and contain no expressions calculated to offend the most scrupulous stickler for morality. " — Preface. THE COTTAGER'S SATURDAY NIGHT, a Poem, containing a very pleasing and affecting description of the piety and happi- ness of a Cottager and his family. [18-mo.] Kilmarnock: H. Crawford. 1826. One of the Old Chap Books. Some curious variations in the text, " Scotia, my dear my native soil," is transformed into " Britain ! my most dear my native soil." POEMS AND SONGS, by Robert Hetrick, Dalmellington. [12-mo.] Ayr : Printed for the Author. 1826. Elegy on the death of Burns. POEMS AND SONGS, by George W. Gillespie. [12-mo.] " By wood deek'd Almond's silvery stream, Oftimes I've pass'd the happy day ; There lost in Fancy's witching dream, I learn'd to con the Doric lay." Edinburgh : John Anderson. 1827. Poem, " On reading Burns' Poems." ( 145 ) THE PICTURE OF SCOTLAND, by Robert Chambers, Author of " The Traditions of Edinburgh." Two volumes. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: William Tait. 1827. Price Twenty-One Shillings. The first volume contains, "Dumfries, the grave of Burns ;" "Ellisland," " Brownhill Inn ;" "Ayrshire, the Land of Burns ;" "Tam 0' Shanter;" "Burns' Cottage," "The Monument;" "Mauchline Kirk;" "The scene of the Holy Fair," and "Jolly Beggars," "Irvine, and the Poet's residence there." " Stranger ! you are now approaching that beloved land, that small, but hallowed district, where the Poet of the people of Scotland first saw the light ; a man who, with many mortal faults possessed in a degree, which almost redeems them all, the immortal energies of genius, and whose name, so long as Scotland endures, will be cherished with rapturous endearment by every true Scotsman. You are approaching the birthplace, or, as another writer has finely entitled it, 'The Land of Burns.'" See Note on Kobert Chambers's edition of Burns. A 2nd Edition of this Work appeared in 1828. TRIBUTES TO SCOTTISH GENIUS, containing the Life of the Rev. William Gillespie, late Minister of Kells ; and other Tributes to Departed Genius, by G. Barbour. Second Edition. [12-mo.] " Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some breast once pregnant with celestial fire ; Hands that the rod of Science might have swayed, Or waked to extasy the living lyre." Gray. Dumfries .- Printed by N. M'L. Bruce. 1827. The Anniversaries of Burns. "It cannot be the quantity of sheep-heads and of haggises that may be eaten, nor the quantity or quality of the punch-bowls that may be emptied, nor even the dashes and flourishes about foreigners, which really can constitute an anniversarist of Burns. The man who has the sense and the sensibility to seek out and to succour every sterling child of Scottish genius — albeit that genius should be bred under a hawthorn, or by the bank of a wild mountain stream ; — that man alone can constitute himself a genuine anniversarist of the ' Plowman Bard. ' " LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS, by J. G. Lockhart, L.L.B. [18-mo.] " Of him who walked in glory and in joy, Behind his plough upon the mountain Bide." Wordsworth. Edinburgh: Constable & Co. 1828. Vignette full length Portrait of Burns, by A. Nasmyth, engraved by W. Miller. Volume 23rd of Constable's Miscellany of Original' and Selected Publications in the various departments of Literature, Science, and the Arts. "The humble purpose of the following Essay was, therefore, no more than to compress, within the limits of a single small volume, the substance of materials already open to all the world, and sufficient, in every point of view, for those who have leisure to collect, and candour to weigh them." — Prefatory Notice. John Gibson Lockhart, son-in-law, and Biographer of Sir Walter Scott, born in the Manse of Cambusnethan, 12th June, 1794, his father, Kev. John Lockhart, D.D., his mother, Elizabeth Gibson, daughter of the Rev. John Gibson, St. Cuthbert's, Edinburgh. In 1796 his father was translated to the College Church, Glasgow, and young Lockhart received his education at the University there, and gained an exhibition to Baliol College, Oxford, where he became distinguished for his classical attainments. His desire was to follow the profession of the law at the Scottish Bar, and he passed as advocate in T ( 146 ) 1816 ; but lacking fluency of utterance, he resolved to follow a literary life, and in association with Professor Wilson, became one of the original contrib- utors to Blackwood's Magazine in 1817. A few years after he wrote a series of novels, "Valerius," " Reginald Dalton, " " Matthew Wald, " and " Adam Blair." In 1S25 he was appointed Editor of The Quarterly Seoiew, in succes- sion to William Gifford, and removed to London. His "Life of Sir Walter Scott," is one of the most interesting Biographical Works in the language. He continued his editorial duties on the Quarterly till 1853, when his health failed, and a succession of family trials- and bereavements preyed heavily upon him. He sought change of climate in Italy, but it brought no improvement. He was taken to Abbotsford to be tended by his daughter, and died there 25th November, 1854, in his 61st year. His remains were interred in Dryburgh Abbey, near his illustrious father-in-law. LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS, by J. G. Lockharfc, L.L.B. [Octavo.] " Of him who walked in glory and in joy, Behind his plough upon the mountain side. " WORDSWORTH. Edinburgh: Constable & Co. 1828. Vignette full length Portrait of Burns, by A. Nasmyth, engraved by W. Miller. Library Edition of the Life in Constable's Miscellany. MOUNTAIN DEW; OR, THE SPIRIT OF THE SCOTTISH AUTHORS, consisting of Traditional Tales, Interesting Ex- tracts, Anecdotes, Poems, and Songs, characteristic of Scottish. Manners, Customs, and Superstitions, selected from the best Authors, with a variety of Original Pieces, and Notes, Bio- graphical and Illustrative, by P. Mackinnell, one of the Masters of the Academy, Hope Street, Liverpool. [24-mo.] London: Simpkin & Marshall. 1828. Contains, "The Stock and the Horn," described in a letter from Burns to George Thomson. Biographical Sketch of Robert Burns from " Spirit and Manners of the Age." Poems, "The Cotter's Saturday Night," "Tarn 0' Shanter." THE EDINBURGH REVIEW, OR CRITICAL JOURNAL, for September. December 1828. To be continued quarterly. Volume 48. [Octavo.] ' ' Judex Damnatur cum nocens absolvitor. " Puelius Syrus. London: Longman, Rees, & Co. 1828. No. 96, December, 1828. Article 1. " Review of the Life of Robert Burns," by J. G. Lockhart, L.L.B. " All that remains of Burns, the Writings he has left, seem to us, as we hinted above, no more than a poor mutilated fraction of what was in him ; brief, broken glimpses of a genius that could never show itself complete ; that wanted all things for completeness — culture, leisure, true effort, nay, even length of life. His Poems are, with scarcely any exception, mere occasional effusions, poured forth with little premeditation, expressing, by such means a3 offered, the passion, opinion, or humour of the hour. Never in one instance was it permitted him to grapple with any subject with the full collection of his strength, to fuse and mould it with the concentrated fire of his genius. " This grand Essay on Burns, which placed the Poet on a higher pedestal, and gave the key-note to a truer estimate of his genius as the High Chief of Scottish Song, was written by Thomas Carlyle, and is re-printed among his ( 147 ) collected edition of Miscellaneous Essays. This distinguished Essayist, Biographer, Critic, Historian and Philosopher, was born at Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, on the 4th December, 1795, and educated at Edinburgh University, where he remained for seven years. Intended for the ministry, he was for two years teacher of mathematics in a school in Fifeshire, but determined to devote his life to literature. In 1823 he began his career by contributing to the Edinburgh Encyclopcedia Britannka, and Edinburgh Review. He removed to London in 1834. where his great works were published, "The French Revolution," " Life of John Sterling," " Cromwell's Letters and Speeches," " Life of Frederick the Great," and others. Elected Lord Rector of Edinburgh University, I lth November, 1865. On his eightieth birthday in 1875, a gold medal was struck in his honour, and presented to him, with an address signed by men and women eminent in Letters, Science, and Art. The veteran sage and seer departed this life 5th February, 1881, and was buried at Ecclefechan, the home of his early days. One of the very foremost thinkers and writers of this century, who has inspired the secret of innumerable lives which can never be estimated, lighting them up with a new and fruitful, though undogmatic faith. BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE. Volume 23, January, June, 1828. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: William Blackwood. 1828. No. 139, May, 1828, " Review of the Life of Robert Burns," by J. G. Lock- hart, L.L.B. ' ' Among the men of power who have written worthily of our great national Poet, Mr. Lockhart himself will now be numbered, and his " Life of Burns " will occupy a high place in our Biographical Literature. The volume now before us is written, we were about to say with great skill, but we must use a better word — with perfect understanding and feeling of Burns's genius and character. The narrative binds together, closely and naturally, all the chief incidents of his life, giving to each its appropriate place and prominence. The critical remarks on the several kinds of Poetry are distinguished by the finest tact. The summing up of his genius is eloquent and characteristic, and his picture of the man himself, true to the life, in all its rights and shadows. " This Review, by Professor John Wilson, was the germ of the ' ' Essay on the genius of Burns," written twelve years after, forBlackie's "Land of Burns." Part of the introduction is word for word reprinted. John Wilson was born at Paisley, 18th May, 1 785, educated at Glasgow and Magdalen College, Oxford, and called to the Scottish Bar in 1815. He became a principal contributor to Blackwood's Magazine when it first started, and was for many years, if Dot editor, its most popular contributor, under his nom de plume of Christopher North. In 1820 he received the appointment to the Chair of Moral Philosophy in Edinburgh University. It has been well said that though he wrote a great deal as poet, critic, politician, tale writer, and lecturer, he did not live to write. The man was always greater than his works. He died at 6 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, on the 3rd April, 1854, the house in which he had long dwelt, and was buried in the Dean Cemetery. TAM O' SHANTER ; a Tale, by Robekt Burns, to which are added Observations on the Statues of Tarn 0' Shanter and Souter Johnny, now exhibiting. Lines written on seeing Mr. Thorn's Sculpture of Tarn O' Shanter and Souter Johnny, by W. Ainslie, M.D., from the Morning Post. Lines on the Statues, by William Way, dated 25th June, 1829. [Octavo pamphlet.] London : Printed by Murray, Coventry Street. 1829. " The stone from which the Statues are executed is a hard freestone, got on the estate of Auchincruiye, the property of R. A. Oswald, Esq., situated on the banks of the Ayr. The colour is the natural tint of the stone. " ( 148 ) James Thorn, a self-taught sculptor, was born near Tarbolton. Apprenticed to a stone mason at Kilmarnock, with a natural taste for carving, he found better employment in Glasgow, where his merits found larger scope for development. In the autumn of 1827, being employed in the neighbourhood of Ayr, he became acquainted with David Auld, who afterwards proved his steady and judicious friend. He helped him in procuring stone from the neighbouring quarry for the statues, and raised a sum of twenty-five pounds to assist in the prosecution of the work. The figures, so full of life, e? se, and character, were actually executed without model or drawing, and are wonderful efforts of unaided, untrained native talent. The group, when completed, was sent to Edinburgh for exhibition, and everywhere admired and appreciated, the sum of £700 being realized, while the fame of the sculptor became known, and the greatest interest manifested in such a self-taught genius. They were afterwards taken to London, Dublin, Birming- ham, and other large towns, and the handsome sum of £6000 being finally realized, the figures ultimately found their resting place in the Burns Monu- ment, on the "Banks o' Doon." The funds were apportioned by one of the Lords of Session, £2000 were devoted to paying off some debt and other ex- penses at the Monument ; a like sum was awarded to Thorn the Sculptor, and £2000 to Mr. Auld, who built for him self a pretty cottage on the "Banks o' Doon. " Thorn settled in Ayr for some time as a professional stone cutter, the statue of Wallace in the Niche of the New Tower, Ayr, being from his studio. One of his most finished works is a model of " Old Mortality." Thorn ultimately went to America, and died there, 17th April, 1850, aged 51. POEMS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS, in which are Wended the Humorous" and Pathetic, by Charles Lockhart, Dundonald. Second Edition enlarged. [12-mo.] " I am nae poet, in a sense, But just a rhymer, like by chance, An' hae to learning nae pretence ; Yet, what the matter ? Whene'er my muse does on me glance, I jingle at her." Burns. Irvine: E. Macquistan. 1830. "Epistle to David Sillar, Esq., Irvine, the friend of Burns." "Tarn O' Shanter and Souter Johnnie." "Stanzas composed on seeing Mr. Thorn's statues of those celebrated characters, recited at the Anniversary of the Irvine Burns Olub, 1830." "Nature's address to Coila's Bard, on presenting him with the Caledonian Lyre." " Song for Burns' Anniversary." SKETCHES FROM NATUEE, by John M'Diarmid. [12-mo.] " O how can'st thou renounce the boundless store Of charms, which nature to her votaries yields ! The warbling woodland, the resounding shore, The pomp of groves, and garniture of fields !" Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd. 1830. Mr Gilbert Burns ; an account of his death, and sketch of his life. St Michael's Churchyard, Dumfries, disinterment of Burns. John M'Diarmid, son of the Rev. Hugh M'Diarmid, Gaelic Church, Glasgow, born at Conine, m 1790. His father dying when he was young, he was left to make his own way m the world, first as clerk in a bleachfield at Koslin ( 149 ) and subsequently in the Commercial Bank, Edinburgh, where he attended classes at the University. In 1816, with his friends Charles Maclaren and William Eitchie, he originated the Scotsman newspaper. In the following year he became Editor of The Dumfries and Galloway Courier, which became, under his management, a powerful organ of the Liberal party. While devoted to journalism, he followed his literary pursuits, edited an edition of Cowper, wrote "The Scrap Book," composed a memoir of Goldsmith, originated The Dumfries Magazine, and published "A Picture of Dumfries," in 1832. He ultimately became proprietor of the Courier, which attained a celebrity rarely attained by a provincial paper. He was the trusted friend of the Poet's widow in Dumfries, and left memoranda of conversations with her relating to the Life and Writings of Burns. His death took place at Dumfries on the 18th November, 1852, in his 63rd year. His remains were interred in St. Michael's Churchyard. MEMOIE OF THE LIFE, WRITINGS, AND CORRESPONDENCE of James Currie, M.D., F.R.S., of Liverpool, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, London Medical Society, &c, Edited by his son, William Wallace Currie. In Two volumes. [Octavo.] London : Longman, Rees, & Co. 1831. The Poet's Biographer, Correspondence, and circumstances, which led him to undertake writing "The Life of Burns," and editing his Works for the benefit of the Poet's widow and family. Sketch of Dr. Currie in Biblio- graphical Notes. LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS, by J. G. Lockhart, L.L.B., with an Essay on his Writings prepared for this Edition. [18-mo.] " Of him who walked in glory and in joy, Behind his plough upon the mountain side." Wordsworth. New York : William Stodaed. 1831. Portrait and Engraved Titles, by Gimber. REASONS FOR THE HOPE THAT IS IN US. A Series of Essays on the evidences of Natural and Revealed Religion, the Immor- tality of the Soul, and other Important Subjects, adapted to the understanding of young persons, by Robert Ainslie, W.S., Author of " A Father's gift to his Children." Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you. — lBt Peter, iii., 15. Edinburgh : Henry Constable. 1831. Kobert Ainslie, the friend, companion, and correspondent of Burns, born at Berrywell, near Dunse, 13th January, 1766, died in- Edinburgh, 11th April, 1838. He became, in his riper years, an excellent man of business, a grave and exemplary elder of the Old Kirk of St. Giles, and a great connoisseur and collector of wines. He throughout life evinced a steadfast admiration of his great and noble friend, the Poet, and his love and esteem will outweigh the envious sneers of many less worthy companions of Burns. ( 150 ) PICTURE OF DUMFRIES AND ITS ENVIRONS, consisting of Eight Views and Vignette, engraved by John Gellatly from Drawings by A. S. Masson, with Copious, Historical, and Descriptive Notices, by John M'Diarmid, Esq., Author of " Sketches from Nature," &c. [Quarto.] Edinburgh: John Gellatly. 1832. Plate 6— Burks' Mausoleum. " There are only two lions in Dumfries, Mrs. Burns, the venerable relict of the great Poet, and the remarkable cemetery where his ashes repose — a city, it may be said, of tombs — and including, among other varied and truly elegant specimens of monumental architecture, the proud Mausoleum which Scottish gratitude has dedicated to Scottish genius." Sketch of the Poet's Life in Dumfries, and account of his re-interment on 19th September, 1815. A Second Edition of this Work, with Nine Views, published by John Sinclair, Dumfries, 1835. See Biographical Note on the Author's " Sketches from Nature," 1830. ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE POEMS OF ROBERT BURNS. A Series of Twelve Illustrations of the Poems of Robert Burns, Engraved on Steel, by John Shury, from Original Paintings, by William Kidd, Esq., dedicated to the Right Honourable Lord Macdonald. [Octavo.] London : Published for the Proprietors. 1832. Price 12/. LIVES OF ILLUSTRIOUS AND DISTINGUISHED SCOTSMEN, from the earliest period to the present time, arranged in Alpha- betical order, and forming a complete Scottish Biographical Dictionary, by Robert Chambers. Four volumes. [Octavo.] Glasgow: Blackie & Son. 1832. Life of Robert Burns, by Robert Heron, corrected and illustrated with Notes. ' ' Having been much struck with the felicity of a narrative, written by the unfortunate Robert Heron, I have been induced to prefer it to anything of my own. By this course I shall revive a very rare and interesting composition which is often quoted, but seldom seen, and present to the reader, not only an uncommonly clear view of the life and character of Burns, but also a speci- men of the animated and nervous, though somewhat turgid, style of Heron, whose literary history is scarcely less remarkable than that of the Ayrshire Bard. The reader will find the Text occasionally corrected and illustrated by Notes, as also a short Poetical Relique of Burns, which, as yet, has never appeared in the editions of his Works. " The Poetical Relique is "Lines on the death of a favourite child," which first appeared in the Edinburgh Magazine for July, 1814, but rejected by all recent Editors of Burns as of doubtful authenticity. AYRSHIRE, containing Map of the County, Ground Plan of the Town, and various Views, together with Public Lists and Directory for Ayr and Environs, &c. Ayr: William M'Carter. 1832. Illustrations of Burns' Mounument ; engraving of Tarn 0' Shanter and Souter Johnny ; Sketch of Robert Burns ; Burns' Monument ; woodcut of the Auld Brig o' Doon, and Alloway Kirk. ( 151 ) THE LIFE OF WILLIAM ROSCOE, by his son, Henry Roscoe. In Two volumes. [Octavo.] London: T. Cadell. 1833. Mr Eoscoe'a " Monody on the death of Burns" was introduced by Dr. Currie in his " Life of the Poet," and was much admired by all those who, like the Author, sympathised deeply with the fate of the Ayrshire Bard. It is printed in nearly all the early editions of Burns, and is one of the noblest tributes offered at the Poet's shrine. William Roscoe was born in Liverpool, 8th March, 1753, articled to a solicitor, and for many years practised as an attorney, then partner in a Liverpool Bank. An early taste for literary pursuits, his fine Poem of "Mount Pleasant" was written at the age of nineteen. His professional exertions enabled him to indulge a taste for art, and the formation of a valuable library. He was not, however, a mere collector. His books, prints, and other works of art were diligently employed to store his mind, or to improve his taste with the wisdom and art of former ages. The name of Koscoe is best known as. the author of ' ' The Life of Lorenzo de Medici," published in 1795. The sensation produced by it was immense. A second edition followed in a few months, and many editions were afterwards printed. In 1805 he finished his next great work, "The Life and Pontificate of Leo X.," in four quarto volumes. In public life Koscoe was a consistent and fearless champion of civil and religious liberty, the enemy of oppression, and the advocate of mitigating the severity of our penal enactments. In 1806 he was elected Member of Parliament for Liverpool, but his parliamentary career was of short duration. He preferred a life of learned leisure. Roscoe took a deep interest in the fate of Burks and his family. Dr. Currie submitted to him the whole of the Poet's MSS. He perused them with the deepest interest, and made many suggestions with ■ regard to their publication, which met with the entire approval of Dr. Currie. In a letter, printed in the memoir, addressed to the Rev. Mr. Edwards, Birmingham, he writes : — "It has of late been my opinion that great talents are, in the present time, often repressed for want of a very small degree of encouragement, and the death of poor Burns, which has occurred since I wrote to you, confirms me in this opinion. I cannot express to you how sensibly I am affected by the event. I had not indeed the pleasure of his personal acquaintance, but at the time he was taken ill he was preparing for a journey to Liverpool, and had done me the honour (and it is an honour of which I shall always be proud) of sending me word that he intended to pay me a visit. His example has fixed the value of high poetical attainments in Scotland, and they amount to the place of an exciseman with a salary of £50 per annum. Such has been the munificence of the Scotch peerage and the Scotch gentry to a man who has done more honour to his country than all the throat cutters it ever bred. May they never have another opportunity of insulting genius with paltry and insidious 'rewards." Roscoe took an interest in the publication of Cromek's Reliques of Burns, and wrote to Cadell & Davies consenting to arrange the materials for the Preface. Cromek also visited him to consult about what should be published. The fame of Roscoe belongs to his country, and Liverpool is proud to claim him as one of ber distinguished sons. He died 30th June, 1831, and was buried in the ground behind the Unitarian Chapel, Renshaw Street. Within the Chapel a white marble bust, placed in a niche of veined marble, is erected to his memory, as Historian, Poet, Patriot, and Christian Philanthropist. This monument was erected by his fellow- worshippers, 1856. SCENES IN SCOTLAND, with Sketches and Illustrations, Historical, Biographical, and Literary, by James Harris Brown, embellished with Fifty Engravings. [Octavo.] Glasgow : Richard Griffin & Co. 1833. Dumfries and the widow of Burns, Ayr and Robert Burns, the Monument, Thorn the Sculptor. ( 152 ) 'The widow of Burns, in her old age, still retains a portion of sparkling vivacity in her fine dark eyes, and if we mistake not, it must have been with these fine features of her countenance, as well as with her " woodnotes wild," that the Poet was specially charmed when wooing her as the youthful Jean Armour. She is now considerably embonpoint, and the personal attractions that fascinated the Poet are no longer visible, always excepting her fine eyes, which particular feature, however, might possibly, even in youth, be the only witching one she possessed. An original and the best portrait of Burns, by Raeburn, is in the possession of Mrs. Burns, after having been repeatedly almost lost by careless engravers in London and Edinburgh. The original drawing of " The Cotter's Saturday Night," from which ten thousand prints have been engraved, also ornaments the parlour of Mrs. Burns." THE WIDOW OF BURNS : her Death, Character, and Funeral. [16-mo.] Dumfries: J. M'Diarmid. 1834. Interesting Sale. An account of the Sale by auction of the widow's effects on the 10th and 11th April, 1834. A series of articles which appeared in the Dumfries and Galloway Courier, edited by John M'Diarmid. TAM O' SHANTER, A MUSICAL FARCE. In Two Acts, as performed in the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, by Henry R. Addison, author of " Lo Tingaro," " Jessie the Flower of Dumblane," &c. The Music composed and selected by T. Cook. Price One Shilling. [12-mo.] London: W. Kenneth. 1834. POEMS, by Mrs. G-. G. Richardson. 2nd Series. [Crown Octavo.] " How pure the paper looks and white ! What pity 'tis that folks will write." Lloto. London: William Crofts. 1834. "Lines for the Dumfries Commemoration of Robert Bursts." Mrs. G. G. Richardson, daughter of a gentleman in a good station of Society, born at Forge, parish of Canonbie, 24th November, 1777, where she spent her childhood. Her uncle, General, afterwards Lord Harris, was Governor of Madras. While living with him there she married her cousin, Gilbert Geddes Richardson, captain of an Indiaman, who died in the prime of life, leaving her with five children. She returned to her native place, and after a visit to London, ultimately took up her residence at Dumfries in 1821, where she published her first volume of Poems in 1828, a second edition in 1834, and " Adonia," a novel, in 3 vols., besides various Essays, Tales, and fugitive pieces to the Magazines and Papers. She had an extensive correspondence with literary friends, and spent much of her time in reading and study. She wrote various Poems for the Burns Anniversaries in Dumfries. She died suddenly at her native place, 9th October, 1853, aged 76, and was buried in the churchyard of Canonbie. Mrs. Richardson's Poem in memory of Burns is printed, among others, in Allan Cunningham's octavo edition of Burns. ( 153 ) THE LIFE OF EOBERT BURNS, by Allan Cunningham. Second Edition. [Foolscap Octavo.] " High Chief of Scottish Song ! That could'st alternately impart Wisdom and rapture in thy page, And brand each vice with satire strong ; Whose lines are mottoes of the heart, Whose truths electrify the sage. " Campbell. London: James Cochrane & Co. 1835. Portrait engraved by W. C. Edwards. " Six thousand copies of the Life have been disposed of, and a new edition is called for. I now give it to the world, with some of the errors in the first edition corrected, and all such new intelligence added as seemed useful and characteristic." — Preface. EVENING- HOURS, POEMS AND SONGS, by Robert Allan, Kilbarchan. [12-mo.] Glasgow: David Robektson. 1836. Lines written for Burns' Anniversary. Robert Allan, son of a flax-dresser, born at Kilbarchan, 4th November, 1774. He early showed a taste for Music and Song, and numbered among his friends Tannahill the Poet, and R. A. Smith, the musical composer. He followed the weaving trade, and many of his best songs were inspired at the loom. He contributed to The Scottish Minstrel a number of songs, which were set to music by R. A. Smith, the Editor ; also, songs to The Harp of Renfrewshire. He became extreme in his political opinions, and a morbid feeling sprung up in his thoughts that his merit as a Poet had not met with sufficient encouragement. In this state of mind he resolved to settle in America, much against the wishes of his friends, and sailed for New York, but survived the passage only six days, when he died, 7th June, 1841 . He wrote songs for the Paisley Burns Club Anniversaries, which are printed in the edition of Tannahill's Poems, edited by David Semple, P.S.A., 1875. SCOTLAND, Illustrated in a Series of Views taken expressly for this Work, by Messrs T. Allom, W. H. Bartlett, and H. M'Culloch, by William Beattie, M.D., Grad. of the Univ. of Edin. M.R.C.P., London; of the Historical Institute of France, Author of " Switzerland," " The Waldenses," " A Residence in Germany," &c. Two volumes. [Quarto.] " Scotland one and all, Scotch plaids, Scotch snoods, the blue hills and clear streams, The Dee, the Don : Balgonie's Brig's bleak wall. " Byron. " The North Countrie, A nation famed for Song, and Beauty's charms : Zealous, yet modest, innocent, though free, Patient of toil, serene amidst alarms ; Inflexible in faith, invincible in arms. " Beattie's Minstrel. London: George Virtue. 1837. Appendix to volume 1st. Ayrshire, "The Land of Burns," with engravings of Ayr, ' ' The Twa Brigs, " ' ' Alloway Kirk, " " Banks of the Water of Ayr, " " Auld Brig o' Doon ;" also, Dumfries, and engraving of the Poet's Mausoleum in St. Michael's Churchyard. U ( 154 ) William Beattie, M.D., an extensive author, an accomplished physician, and the cherished friend and patron of men of letters, was born in the parish of Dalton, Annandale, 24th February, 1793. Educated for the medical pro- fession at Edinburgh University, where he remained for two years conducting a private practice, after obtaining his diploma, and occasionally courting the muses. He went to London in 1822, intending to go to Russia, but his wishes were overruled, and he went to study at Paris. On his return he was introduced to the Duke of Clarence, which led. to his attending the family of His Royal Highness at the German Court, and travelling with the Duke on several tours. He returned to settle in London, was literary executor to Campbell the Poet, and wrote his life ; was author of various illustrated works, and some medical treatises. He died 17th March, 1875. THE LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS, with a Criticism oniis Writings, by James Currie, M.D., originally published in connection with the Works of Burns in 1800, here considerably extended by additional Particulars, many of which were never before made public. [Imperial Octavo.] Edmbwgh: William & Robert Chambers. 1838. People's Edition. Price Fourteen Pence. SPECIMENS of the Lyrical, Descriptive, and Narrative Poets of Great Britain from Chaucer to the present day, with a Preliminary Sketch of the History of early English Poetry, and Biographical and Critical Notices, by John Johnstone, Editor of " Specimens of Sacred and Serious Poetry." [24-mo.] Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd. 1838. Biographical Notice, Robert Bubns. Poem, "To a Mountain Daisy," "A vision ;" Songs, " Their Groves o* Sweet Myrtle," " Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear," "Bessy at her Spinning Wheel." John Johnstone was a schoolmaster in Dunfermline, and best known as the husband of Mrs. Johnstone, the writer of " The Edinburgh Tales." After marriage they removed to Inverness, having purchased The Courier news- paper, which he afterwards disposed of and removed to Edinburgh, opening a printing office, where, in partnership with Mr. Blackwood, he published The Edinburgh Weekly Chronicle, of which he and his wife were editors. They sold The Chronicle, and commenced a paper called The Schoolmaster, conducted and almost wholly written by Mrs. Johnstone. It was afterwards named Johnstone's Magazine, and became incorporated with Tail's Magazine, Mrs. Johnstone having entire charge of the literary department. She died in Edinburgh, 26th August, 1857, and his death occurred on the 3rd Novem- ber the same year. A NIGHT ON THE BANKS OP DOON, and other Poems, by John Mitchell. [12-mo.] " Gently scan your brother, man." Burns. Paisley: John Neilson. 1838. " A Night on the Banks of Doon," parts 1st and 2nd. Lines written for and delivered at BukNs' Anniversary, which was celebrated in the house of Mrs. Rowan, Linwood, January 25th, 1837, Mr James Reid, writer, in the chair. John Mitchell, shoemaker and poet, born in Paisley, 1786, received a good education at Ayr Academy. His pen was prolific in Poetry. He published four volumes — in 1838, 1840, 1845, and 1852 — and, with J. N. Dickie, wrote "The Philosophy of Witchcraft." He died 12th August, 1856, in the 70th year of his age. ( 155 ) THE POEMS AND SONGS OF ROBERT TANNAHILL. A Revised and Enlarged Edition, with Memoir of the Author, and of his friend, Robert A. Smith, by Philip A. Ramsay. [12-mo.] Glasgow: Archibald Fullarton & Co. 1838. Dirge — written on reading an account of Robert Burns' funeral. Ode — written for and read at the celebration of Robert Burns' birthday, by the Paisley Burns Club, 29th January, 1805. Ode — written for and performed at the celebration of Robert Burns' birthday, Paisley, 29th January, 1807. Ode — recited by the President at the celebration of Burns' birthday, by the Paisley Burns Club, 29th January, 1810. Robert Tannahill, Poet, born in Paisley, 3rd June, 1774, was sent to school when about six years of age, and remained till he was apprenticed, in 1786, to the weaving trade. He very soon began to write verses, and contribute rhymes to the Glasgow newspapers. On the expiration of bis apprenticeship in 1791, he, with other companions, walked from Paisley to Alloway Kirk, and remained six weeks admiring the scenery of the Land of Burns. In 1800 he removed to Bolton in Lancashire, where he worked two years, but returned, on his father's death, to his native town : the society of a few congenial friends, and an acquaintance with R. A. Smith, the musical com- poser, which continued uninterrupted till death, made his life agreeable for some time. The first collection of his Poems was published in 1807, and was disposed of in a few weeks. His Songs have attained a popularity second only to those of Burns. He was the victim of a morbid sensibility of mind, which became aggravated by the weakness of his bodily frame, for his constitution was never strong, and his father, brother, and three sisters had died of con- sumption. Other disappointments preyed upon his mind, and his melancholy became deep and habitual, while symptoms of aberration of mind developed themselves, and the end soon came. He was found drowned on the 17th May, 1810. A Tannahill Club was established in Paisley in 1858, and the centenary of his birth was celebrated on the 3rd June, 1874, when the town made a holiday demonstration. LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS, by J. G. Lockhart. Fourth Edition. [12-mo.] " Of him who walked in glory and in joy, Behind his plough upon the mountain side." Wordsworth. London: John Murray. 1838. Portrait of Burns, engraved by E. Finden. A reprint of previous editions. FAC-SIMILE OF BURNS' CELEBRATED POEM, entitled "The Jolly Beggars," from the Original Manuscript. [Quarto.] Glasgow: James Lumsden & Son. 1838. Engraved frontispiece, " The Jolly Beggars," from the original in the possession of James Lumsden, Esq. A reprint of the 1823 edition with Critical Preface. "It is with diffidence that we dissent from one word of Scott's admirable Critique on this Poem ; but we cannot agree with him that the heroes and heroines are from " the very lowest department of low life." Such an expres- sion is only applicable where crime and suffering have unnerved the mind. With one exception, Burns' characters, criminal, perverted though they may be, possess untamed, unbroken energy. Like honest Cassio, they have " souls to be saved." Out of doors they may be beggars ; in Poosie Nansie's they have a keen appetite for "creature comforts, relish a good song, and are overflowing with contagious happiness ; they have strong common sense, just enough of sarcasm to lend a piquancy to their remarks, and unbounded joviality ; they are " Kings of good fellows." May we never fall into worse company." — Preface, Glasgow, December 1837, initialed " W. W."* [William Weir, editor of The Glasgow Argus, and afterwards chief editor of The Daily News, London, where he died, September, 1858.] ( 156 ) POEMS AND SONGS, by the late Eichard Gall, with a Memoir of the Author. [12-mo.] " I saw him faint ! I saw him sink to rest ! Like one ordain'd to swell the vulgar throng ; As though the virtues had not warm'd his breast, As though the Muse had not inspir'd his tongue." Shenstone. Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd. 1839. "Epistle addressed to Robert Burns." Verses written on visiting the house in which the celebrated Robert Burns was born, and the surrounding scenery, in autumn 1799. " On the death of Burns," addressed to a friend. "Farewell to Ayrshire." Richard Gall, born in December, 1776, at Linkhouse, near Dunbar, educated at Haddington, served an apprenticeship as printer to David Ramsay, proprietor of the Edinburgh Evening Gourant, where he had a favourable opportunity of indulging his early taste for literature, and his ambition for literary fame. He succeeded to the position of travelling clerk for Mr. Ramsay, where he continued for the few remaining years of his life. With an almost idolatrous admiration for Burns, whom he held up as his great model, he was fortunate in being introduced to his acquaintance, and was regarded with a paternal affection by the chief of the Scottish Muse. Early in the year 1801 an abscess broke out in his breast, which brought his life to a sudden termination on the 10th May, 1801, in the 25th year of his age. „,Many of Gall's songs were set to music, and obtained a flattering popularity. 1 " My only Joe and Dearie " has been frequently ascribed to Burns, and "Farewell to Ayrshire" was first inserted in Dr. Currie's edition as one of Burns' Poems, and is to be found in many old editions. It was sent anonymously to Johnson, the publisher of The Scots Musical Museum, with the Bard's name prefixed to it, thinking that under the sanction of a name known to the world it would acquire some notice. It was some years before the secret was divulged by Mr. Stark in his notice of Gall in The Biographia Scotica. THE SCOTS MUSICAL MUSEUM, consisting of upwards of Six Hundred Songs, with proper basses for the Pianoforte, originally published by James Johnson ; and now accompanied with Copious Notes and Illustrations of the Lyric Poetry and Music of Scotland, by the late William Stenhouse, with Additional Notes and Illustrations. New Edition. In Four volumes. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : "William Blackwood & Sons. 1839. Fac-simile of a Letter from Burns to James Johnson, engraver, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh. "Three or four years after Mr. Johnson's death the original pewter plates and remaining copies of The Scots Musical Museum, including the copyright, and such of Burns' manuscript communications as had been preserved, were exposed to sale, and became the property of the late Mr. William Blackwood, bookseller. In the view of bringing out the Work in a new and improved form, accompanied with Notes and Illustrations, and after applying to more than one gentleman supposed to be competent for the task, it was finally entrusted to Mr. Stenhouse. Having completed his series of illustrations, the printing was begun towards the close of 1820, and completed in a few months, extending in all to 512 pages. Some delay occurred in regard to a general Preface, and this, followed by the death of both Editor and Proprietor, caused the printed sheets to remain in the warehouse neglected as an imperfect work. The Notes by Mr. Stenhouse remain precisely as they were thrown off in 1820, and are accompanied with a series of additions and corrections contributed by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, and the whole edited by David Laing, Signet Library, Edinburgh." ( 157 ) William Stenhouse, a native of. Roxburghshire, born in 1773, and brought up as an accountant in Edinburgh. His chief -work was published under the title of " Tables of Simple Interest, and of Commission, Brokerage, or Exchange," Edinburgh, 1806. With more than ordinary antiquarian research, and much general information, he possessed a thorough practical knowledge of music, and was personally acquainted with Stephen Clark, the musical director of 2'Ae Musical Museum. He died in Edinburgh on the 10th November, 1827, aged 54, and was buried in St. Cuthbert's Churchyard. Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, second son of Charles Sharpe of Hoddam,' to whom Burns wrote a characteristic letter was born in 1781, educated at Oxford, and intended for the Church of England, but never took orders. He was an accomplished amateur in Literature, Art, and Music. His first appearance in print was contributing to Scott's "Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border." In 1807 he published at Oxford a volume of Metrical Legends, and other Poems. He showed higher skill as an artist than as a poet, and had a great enthusiasm for antiquarian lore. His collection of antiquities was considered among the richest which any private gentleman had ever accumulated in Scotland. He also edited various Works for the Bannatyne Club. His death occurred on the 18th March, 1851, aged 70 years. For notice of David Laing see the 1853 edition Scots Musical Museum. THE AYRSHIRE INSPIRER. (Ten Numbers.) [18-mo.] Kilmarnock: James M'Kie. 1839. Remarks on the character of Robert Burns — Burns and Byron compared as Poets. [The first venture of the Publisher on his commencing business in March, 1839.] FAC-SIMILE OF BURNS' CELEBRATED POEM OF THE COTTER'S SATURDAY NIGHT, from the Original Manu- script, the property of the Irvine Burns Club. [Folio.] Irvine: Maxwell Dick. 1840. This Original Manuscript is the one from which the Kilmarnock Edition was printed, and has on the margin the foreman compositor's instructions for printing.' The Irvine Burns Club was founded in 1826, and in addition to "The Cotter's Saturday Night," are the fortunate possessors of the following Poems in the Poet's handwriting: — "The Twa Dogs," "Scotch Drink," " Earnest Cry and Prayer," " The Holy Fair," "Address to the Deil." TOMAS SENNSAIR MAILE RI NAOIDH EILE LE ROIBEART BURNS, air an cuir an Gaelig le Rob Mac-Dhughaill, agus oraran ura leis an Eadar, Theaugair. Glascho. 1840. Contains Gaelic translations of "TamO' Shanter," "The Twa Dogs," "The Calf," "Lament for the Earl of Glencairn," " Bruoe's Address," "Highland. Mary," &c. THE POETICAL WORKS OF THOMAS CAMPBELL, Illustrated with Thirty-Seven Woodcuts from designs by Harvey. [I2-mo.] London : Edward Moxon. 1840. " Ode to the memory of Burns." This Ode was written for and recited at a Burns dinner in London, 25th May, 1816, to help the fund for building the Mausoleum, Dumfries, and is one of the finest tributes to the Poet's memory, as " High Chief of Scottish Song ! That could'st alternately impart Wisdom and rapture in thy page, And brand each vice with satire strong ; Whose lines are mottoes of the heart, Whose truths electrify the sage." See Notice of Campbell in his specimens of the Poets, 1819. ( 158 ) AN INTERESTING HISTOEY OF ROBERT BURNS, The Ayrshire Bakd. [18-mo.] Glasgow : Printed for the Booksellers. 1840. Woodcut Portrait of Burns on the title page. One of the Glasgow Chap Books. THE CONTEMPORARIES OF BURNS, and the more recent Poets of Ayrshire, with Selections from their Writings. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Hugh Paton. 1840. Notices of John Lapraik, the Bard of Muirkirk ; David Sillar, the early friend and correspondent of Burns ; William Simpson, Ochiltree, " Winsome Willie ;" Janet Little, the "Scotch Milkmaid ;" John Goldie, " Goudie, terror o' the Whigs ;" Kev. Dr. Peebles of Ayr, " Peebles frae the water fit j" James Humphrey, the "Hero of the Epitaph;" John Wilson, the printer, " Wee Johnie," &c. This Work was written for the publisher by James Paterson. Born at the Struthers farmhouse, near Kilmarnock, 18th March, 1805. Became appren- tice to the printing business, afterwards bookseller on his own account, started The Kilmarnock Chronicle, 4th January, 1831. His life was a con- tinued hard struggle for existence. In 1839 he became editor of The Ayr Observer, and remained so for seven years ; wrote the principal memoirs for " Kay's Edinburgh Portraits," " A Life of Fillans the Sculptor," " Life and Poems of Dunbar," "History of Ayrshire," "Wallace and his times," " Autobiographical Reminiscences," and a variety of other Works. He died 26th May, 1876, aged 71 years. THE LAND OF BURNS, a series of Landscapes and Portraits, illustrative of the Life and Writings of the Scottish Poet. The Landscapes from Paintings made expressly for the Work, by D. O. Hill, Esq., F.S.A. The Literary Department by Pro- fessor Wilson of the University of Edinburgh, and Robert Chambers, Esq., author of " The Scottish Biographical Diction- ary," " Picture of Scotland," &c. Two volumes. [Quarto.] Glasgow: Blackie & Son. 1840. " The land of Burns comprises all the localities identified with the Life and Writings of the Scottish Poet, including the richest scenery and the most picturesque features of his country. Portraits of the Poet, and of individuals connected with him by personal intimacy, or by association with his muse, have been copied, by permission, from authentic and valuable originals existing in the galleries of the Scottish nobility and gentry. " — Preface. Essay on the genius and character of Burns, by Professor Wilson. For Biographical Notice of Wilson, see Blackwood's Magazine, 1828. David Octavius, Hill, R.S.A., born at Perth in 1802. His father was a book- seller, who, on account of his son's taste for art, sent him to Edinburgh, where he became a pupil of Mr. Andrew Wilson, and in 1823 exhibited three pictures of Scottish scenery. As a landscape painter, he held high rank in Scotland, and found many admirers in England, and his works may be classed among the best of either country. In 1830 he was appointed Secretary of the New Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, and was the first to devise the constitution of the Association for the promotion of the Pine Arts in Scotland. His wife, a sister of Sir Joseph Noel Paton, is distinguished in the highest branch of Art Sculpture. Mr. Hill was, in 1850, appointed one of the Commissioners of the Board of manufacturers in Scotland, a body which has under its direction the Government School of Art, and the National Gallery of Scotland. He painted sixty pictures for " The Land of Burns," which were exhibited in Edinburgh in 1841. His death took place on the 17th May, 1870. ( 159 ) LAYS AND LYRICS, by Charles Gray, Captain, Royal Marines, .T.A.S.E. [12-mo.] Edinbwrgh: John Menzies. 1841. "Address to the shade of Bums," -written for the third Anniversary of the Irvine Burns Club, 1829. "A Stramash among the Stars," written for the fourth Anniversary of the Irvine Burns Club, 1830. " Sketches of Scottish £oets, Burns. A note at page 259 gives a brief sketch of the Bev. James trray, master of the Grammar School, Dumfries, the friend of Burns. Charles Gray, born at Anstruther, 10th March, 1782, was schoolfellow of Dr. Chalmers, and Tennant, the author of " Anster Fair." In 1805 he obtained a commission in the Woolwich division of Boyal Marines, and after 36 years active service, retired in 1841, on a captain's full pay. In 1811 he published His nrst collection of " Poems and Songs," and a second edition in 1814 He contributed to The Glasgow Citizen "Cursory Remarks on Scottish Song." Many of his Songs have gamed deserved popularity. His death took place on the 13th April, 1851, after a period of declining health. THE STORM, AND OTHER POEMS, by Francis Bennoch. [12-mo.] " Though no bold flight to thee belong, And though thy lays, with conscious fear, Shrink from judgment's eye severe ; Yet much I thank thee, spirit of my song, For, lovely muse ! thy sweet employ Exalts my soul, refines my breast, Gives each pure pleasure keener zest, And softens into pensive joy." Coleridge. London: William Smith. 1841. "To the memory of Burns," read at a meeting held in commemoration of the Poet's birth. "Coila," to the same, also read at a meeting held in com- memoration of the Poet's birth. Francis Bennoch, born 25th June, 1812, at Drumcrool, Dumfriesshire, went to London at 16 years of age, entered a house of business in the city, and in 1837 started on his own account. His first poetic effort made its appearance in The Dumfries Courier, edited by John M'Diarmid. He has been a gener- ous friend to many struggling for fame, helping poor Haydon the painter and befriending Miss Mitford. THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE, a Literary and Political Journal, Volume 18, July to December, 1841. [Oetavo.] Dublin: William Cukry, Jun^ & Co. 1841. No. 107, November, 1841. "The Land of Burns," a Review of Blackie's Edition, the literary department by Professor Wilson and Robert Chambers. "Two volumes of exceeding beauty, rich with engravings of Portraits and of Landscapes. It is scarcely possible to praise too highly the execution of the ornamental part of this book, which illustrates Burns' poetry in the very best manner, by accurate representations of the scenery by which it was in a great degree inspired ; but to us the interest of Mr. Chambers's narrative is greater than anything else connected with the book." The article is initialed "A." ( 160 ) CATALOGUE OF THE BURNS GALLERY, a Series of Paintings, illustrative of the Writings of the Scottish Poet, by D. O. Hill, R.S.A., with Portraits of the Poet, his friends, and Subjects of his Muse, from Authentic Originals, now exhibiting at Mr. Alexander Hill's Gallery, 67 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Open from 10 o'clock a.m., till 8 p.m. Admittance Sixpence. [Octavo Pamphlet.] 1841. The Pictures were painted expressly to illustrate "The Land of Burns," published by Blackie and Son, Glasgow. Two volumes quarto, 1840. THE GLASGOW AND AYR AND GLASGOW AND GREENOCK RAILWAY COMPANION, containing a description of the Railroads, with Notices of the Towns, Villages, Antiquities, Noblemen and Gentlemen's Seats in their vicinity, of the memor- able events that have taken place in, and the celebrated Characters who have been connected with the Districts which they intersect, by John Warden. [18-mo.] Glasgow : John Morrison. 1841. Sketches of Burns at Irvine and Ayr. Highland Mary at Ardrossan and Greenock. GUIDE TO THE GLASGOW AND AYRSHIRE RAILWAY, with Descriptions of the Glasgow and Edinburgh, and Glasgow and Greenock Railways, to Ayr and its Environs, and to the Land of Burns, respectfully dedicated, by permission, to the Chair- man and Directors of the Glasgow and Ayrshire Railway. [12-mo.] Ayr: M'Cormick & Gemmell. 1841. Fac-simile of the Ballad, " Lord Gregory," in the Poet's handwriting with copy of the Seal engraved at Edinburgh in 1793. Engravings of the Burns Monument and Alloway Kirk ; description of the route to and from the Monument. Published at The Ayr Advertiser Office, Price 2/6. TAM 0' SHANTER, Fifteen Unique Illustrations, by R. C. Lucas, Sculptor. Dedicated to the Right Hon. The Lord Elcho. [Large Oblong Folio.] 1841. " Tarn 0' Shanter and Souter Johnny," " At the Inn," " The Ride," " Alloway Kirk," " The Witches' Danoe," &c, closing with "Maggie orossing the key stane o' the Brig." ON HEROES, HERO WORSHIP, and the Heroic in History, Six Lectures, reported with Emendations and Additions, by Thomas Carlyle. Second Edition. [Octavo.] London: Chapman & Hall. 1842. Lecture 5, Tuesday, 19th May, 1840. The Hero as Man of Letters — Johnson, Rousseau, Burns. "The Life of Brans is what we may call a great tragic sincerity, a sort of savage sincerity — not cruel, far from that ; but wild, wrestling naked with the truth of things. In that sense, there is something of the savage in all great men." For Biographical Note on Carlyle, see Edinburgh Review of Burns, 1828. ( 161 ) THE BARD AND MINOR POEMS, by John Walker Ord, author of " England," a Poem, &c, collected and edited by John Lodge. Second Edition. [12-mo.] London: Simpkin, Marshall, & Co. 1842. "Burns." These lines were inspired on hearing the splendid recitation of "Scots wha ha'e wi' Wallace bled," by G-. W. Sutton, Esq., of Elton Hall, near Stockton-on-Tees. POEMS, LEGENDARY, LYRICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE, now first collected, by David Vedder. Corresponding member of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Printing and Publishing Co. 1842. "To Burns." "Lines for the Anniversary of Burns." "Song for the Anniversary of Burns." Ah — Dainty Davie. David Vedder, Poet, born in the parish of Burness, Orkney, in 1790. Left an orphan at twelve years of age, he was sent to sea, and became captain of a Greenland ship at the age of twenty-two. In 1815 he entered the revenue service as first officer of an armed cruiser, and ultimately became tide surveyor at Kirkcaldy, Dundee, and Leith. In 1852 he was placed on the retired list and lived in Edinburgh. He wrote verses from boyhood which appeared in the Northern papers. "The Covenanters' Communion" and other Poems were published in 1826; and "Orcadian Sketches," in 1832. He was a frequent contributor to the Magazines, and wrote Songs for "Whistle Binkie," "The Book of Scottish Song," and other collections. He also composed ' ' Lines on seeing Stewart Watson's picture of the inaugura- tion of Robert Burns as Poet laureate of the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge, Edinburgh." He died at Newington, Edinburgh, 11th February, 1854. THE HIGHLAND NOTE BOOK; OR, SKETCHES AND ANEC- DOTES, by R. Carruthers. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black. 1843. "A ramble among the scenery of Burns," and original Song by the Poet's eldest son, on the accession of Queen Victoria, entitled, "The gathering of Scotland," Robert Carruthers, LL.D., born at Dumfries, 5th November, 1799, served an apprenticeship as bookseller before he entered on his profession as journalist, and for a short time held the position as master of the National School, Huntingdon, where he compiled from the local records a ' ' History of Hunt- ingdon," published in 1826. In 1828 he went to Inverness as editor of the Courier, and for half-a-century continued his active and useful labour to Scottish Journalism and the Literature of his time. The Courier became his own property in 1831, and its fame was widely spread from the reputation of its London correspondence. The personal friendship of the proprietor with distinguished men did much to enhance the literary weight of the journal, and its columns were frequently enriched by contributions from Lord Neaves and others, while many literary aspirants were kindly helped in their first thirst for public favour. Hugh Miller was indebted to the Inverness Courier and its acute Editor, for a helping hand to become a great power through the press ; while the review of New Books in the Courier obtained an authority from the weight of their author's position and experience. Of Mr. Carruthers' literary works, the chief is his edition of Pope in 1858. In the Cyclopaedia of English Literature, published by W. & R. Chambers, he took a prominent part, and has a special claim for notice as the Biographer of Burns in that work. He was honoured in November, 1871, with a public testimonial in the presentation of a Portrait and bust of himself, and the University of Edin- burgh, the same year, conferred upon him the degree of LL.D. He was on terms of intimate intercourse and friendship with many of the most eminent literary men, not only in Scotland, but in other parts of the Kingdom. He died at Inverness, 26th May, 1878. V ■ ( 162 ) SELECT - SERMONS, by the late Rev. James Mackinlay, D.D., minister of the first charge of the Low Church, parish of Kilmarnock, with a memoir by his Son, and published under his superintendence. [12-mo.] Kilmarnock: John Davie. 1843. Portrait by Tannock, engraved by J. Scott. Rev. Jamea Mackinlay, D.D., the hero of " The Ordination," born at Gateside, in the parish of Douglas, Lanarkshire, 22nd December, 1756. Educated at the parish school, and Glasgow College, tutor in the family of Sir William Cunningham, Auchenskeith, for seven years, till he was ordained minister of Kilmarnock. Licensed by the Presbytery of Ayr on 3rd July, 1782, and preached his first sermon at Biccarton. In 1785 he was presented to the second charge of Kilmarnock by the Earl of Glencairn, in compliance with the earnest request of Sir William Cunningham, but the ordination did not take place till the 6th April, 1786. He was translated to the first charge, 1st December, 1808, by the Duke- of Portland, and filled the pulpit of the Low Church more than half a century. In 1810 he received the degree of D.D. from Marischal College, Aberdeen. He died 10th February, 1841, and lies buried in the Low Churchyard. DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT of the Exhibition. of Statuary, National Monument, Calton Hill, by Robert Forrest, Sculptor. [18-mo.] Edinburgh: Printing and Publishing Co. 1843. Engraved Frontispiece of the Edinburgh Burns Monument. Notices of the Statues of "Burns," "WeeDavock," and "Tarn 0' Shanter." Kobert Forrest, a native of Carluke, Lanarkshire, was born in 1789, and bred as a stone mason. He had an early taste for statuary, and constructed a small studio in a sequestered and romantic spot on the banks of the Clyde. Thence he removed to a quarry near Orchard, a few miles below Lanark. The first public work which he undertook was a statue of Sir William Wallace for the town of Lanark. In 1823 he cut a statue of Sir John Moore for Douglas Park, Hamilton. His next employment was the colossal figure of Lord Melville on the top of the Column in Edinburgh, followed by John Knox in the Glasgow Necropolis. When not engaged on public works he indulged his fancy by cutting comic statues, such as "TamO' Shanter and Souter Johnny," &c. These were all exposed in the open quarry at Lanark, and were well known and visited by tourists. The idea of forming an exhibition originated from the success of Mr. Thorn, the Ayrshire sculptor, who took the field with his own statues of " Tarn 0' Shanter and Souter Johnny," which he cut after having examined those of Mr. Forrest in the quarry. He next attempted equestrian groups, which formed the leading subjects of his exhibition on the Calton Hill, which was visited by the most distinguished lovers of Art in Edinburgh, as well as honoured with the patronage of the nobility and gentry. His death took place on the 29th December, 1852, aged 63 years. THE LYRE, Published daily, and Sold Wholesale and Retail, by R. W. Hume, bookseller, Leith. Octavo Illustrated Sheet of Songs with Music. No. 27, " Portrait of Burns ;" No. 28, " Auld Lang Syne;" No. 66, illustration of Burns' "Auld Farmer's Saluta- tion;" and No. 67, illustration of "Epistle to Lapraik;" with Songs and Music—" The Blue Eyed Lassie ;" " Highland Mary ;" and "Logan Water." 1843. ( 163 ) TAIT'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE. December, 1843. No. 120. [Imperial Octavo.] Edinburgh : William Tait. 1843. December, 1843, and January, 1844. Correspondence between Burns and Clarinda. Review of the Letters and Life of Mrs. M'Lehose, edited by her grandson. "For two generations there had been whisperings and mutterings about this mysterious, if not sinful correspondence, a part of which has been surreptiti-' ously published forty years since, and immediately suppressed ; and detached fragments of which had powerfully whetted curiosity." THE AYRSHIRE WREATH, 1843, a collection of Original Pieces, in Prose and Verse, chiefly by native Authors, on subjects relating to Ayrshire. [12-mo.] " Eicht inquisitive Of antike stories, and blauds poyeticall, Mair pleisandlie the tyme for till Ouir dryve." Sib David Lindesay. " We'll sing Auld Coila's plains and fells, Her muirs red-brown wi' heather-bells ; Her banks and braes, her dens and dells, Whar glorious Wallace Aft bure the gree, as story tells, Prae Southron billies. " Burns. Kilmarnock : H. Crawford & Son. Saltcoats : James M'Kie. 1843. " Original Anecdote of Burns," by Joseph Train, Esq. " The Land of Burns," by Mrs. Southey. "The Land of Burns," by Robert Gilfillan, Esq., inscribed to David Auld, Esq., Doonbrae Cottage, Ayr. Biographical Note on the originator of " The Ayrshire Wreath," 1844. THE AYRSHIRE WREATH, 1844, a collection of Original Pieces, in Prose and Verse, chiefly by native Authors, on subjects relating to Ayrshire. [12-mo.] " Bring nobyll dedis of mony zeris gone, Als fresche and recent to our memorie As thay war bot in to our dayis done : That nobyll men may have baith land and glorie." Archdeacon Bellenden. -"I do present you With a garland of fresh flowers — some bright, Some sad, like life, made up of smiles and tears : Contemn them not — what one dislikes some other one May favour — please you select herefrom." A Dream op Arcady. Kilmarnock: H. Crawford & Son. Saltcoats: James M'Kie. 1844. Verdict of Burns on his own Poetry. "Original Anecdote," by Gilbert Maxwell Gibson, Esq. "Stanzas to Ayrshire," by David Vedder, respect- fully inscribed to Col. W. N. Burns, son of the Poet. "The Harvest Kirn," an unpublished poem, by the late Mr. William Simson, of Ochiltree, the friend and correspondent of Burns, " Winsome Willie." ( 164 ) " The Ayrshire "Wreath " was the accomplishment of a strong desire on the part of the Publisher, then in business as a bookseller in Saltcoats, to establish an annual in " The Land of Burns." In a Valedictory Note to the Patrons of The Ayrshire Annual at .the end of this volume, he writes :—" Buoyant m spirit from the hearty welcome that I have uniformly experienced from all, in the course of my literary perigrinations, I beg to announce that in Decem- ber, next year, I intend to publish The Ayrshire Annual for 1845." James M'Kie was born in Kilmarnock, 7th October, 1816. At an early age he was apprenticed for seven years to Hugh Crawford, printer and bookseller. After the completion of his apprenticeship, he was manager of a bookselling and binding business in Saltcoats for between three and four years; commenced business on his own account at 39 King Street, Kilmarnock, in 1839, whence he issued, for a series of weeks, a publication, chiefly poetical, The Ayrshire Inspirer; returned to Saltcoats and purchased the business there, carrying on both establishments, during which time he published The Ayrshire Wreaths for 1843, 1844, and 1845, which were printed and chiefly edited by the late Mr. Robert Crawford ; came back finally to Kilmarnock in November, 1844, as successor to his old apprentice master, and published for some years The Kilmarnock Journal, and afterwards The Kilmarnock Weekly Post. In 1867 he issued a Fac-simile of the First Edition of Burns ; this was succeeded by three uniform additional volumes, in 1869, to complete the Poet's works^ Then followed, in 1871, a Popular Edition of Burns in two volumes, and a Second Edition of the same work in 1876. A great enthusiast in everything connected with Burns, and the working spirit of the Burns' Monument movement in Kilmarnock, which culminated in the stately shrine and statue in the Kay Park. Prom his printing press, also, issued "The Burns' Calendar," in 1874, and "The Manual of Religious Belief," in 1875, written by the Poet's father, both of which works would most probably never have been thought of but for the magnetic attraction which his enthusiasm inspires. This Bibliography of Robert Burns is his crowning effort as a publisher to leave a memorial of the Ayrshire Bard, not the least worthy of his acknow- ledged rank as Scotland's National Poet. FESTIVAL IN HONOUR OF THE MEMOEY OF OUR NA- TIONAL POET, ROBERT BURNS, containing an account of the Preparations, an Essay on his Genius, description of the Scenery, a Programme of the whole Proceedings, departure of Trains and Steamers, Odes, Songs, &c. Price Sixpence. Glasgow: Andrew Park. 1844. Illustrated Outside Cover. View of the Burns' Monument at Alloway, and Cottage where the Poet was born, introduction by Andrew Park, Biography of Burns, remarks on Poetry, Professor Wilson on Burns, remarks by the Rev. W. J. Pox, of London, and Allan Cunningham, character of the Presidents, reasons for postponement from 10th July till 6th August, Song written by Andrew Park for the Anniversary of the Birthday of Kobert Burns, Anniversary Ode found in an old newspaper, account of the Dinner in the Pavilion. Andrew Park, Poet, born at Renfrew, 7th March, 1807, educated at the Parish School, and Glasgow University. In his fifteenth year he entered a Commission Warehouse in Paisley, and published his first Poem, "The Vision of Mankind." ' At twenty years of age he went to Glasgow as salesman in a Hat Warehouse, and succeeded to the bookselling business in Ingram Street on the death of Dugald Moore, the Poet, but it was unsuccessful. In 1856 he visited Egypt and other Eastern countries, and published a narrative of his travels, ' ' Egypt and the East. " Of his twelve volumes of Poems, ' ' Silent Love " became the most popular. Many of his numerous songs have gained popularity, and are to be found in most collections of Scottish Song, He died at Glasgow, 27th December, 1863. A monument, with bronze bust, is erected to his memory in Paisley Cemetery. ( 165 ) PATRIOTISM, in Three Cantos, and other Poems, by George Richardson, illustrated by Stephenson & Physie. [Octavo.] London: W. J. Adams. 1844. " Verses for the Anniversary of Burns." RECREATIONS OF LEISURE HOURS, a collection of Pieces in Prose and Verse, by Archibald M'Kay. [12-mo.] " At lucre or renown let others aim, I only wish to please the gentle mind, Whom Nature's charms inspire, and love of human kind. " Beattie's Minstrel. Kilmarnock: H. Crawford & Son. 1844. Verses, "On seeing a fine Portrait of Burns," inscribed to D. Macdougall, Esq., Kilmarnock. "Extract from an Essay on the moral character of Burns." Biographical Note on the Author's "History of Kilmarnock," 1848. PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. Volume Seven. [Quarto.] London : Punch Office, 85 Fleet Street. 1844. The number for August 17th contains a paper on "The Burns Festival," " Kepentant Scotland," dated August 6th, Banks o' Doon, beginning, "To-day Scotland did penance for past coldness of heart, and avarice of pocket. She had degraded her Poet into an exciseman. She had snatched Robert Burns From the sickle and the plough To gauge ale firkins. " "The Burns Festival" was written by Douglas Jerrold, who was present on the occasion at the Dinner. He was born in Greek Street, Soho, London. His father was sometime manager of the Theatre at Sheerness, where the boy formed a liking for a sea life, and went as midshipman on board a man-of-war, but retired from the profession to devote his life to literary pursuits. His first success was the drama of " The Rent Day ;" but the great event in his life was when Punch started, and he became connected with the staff of contributors. " The Story of a Feather," " The Caudle Lectures," and " Punch's Letters to his Son," appeared in its pages. He started Douglas Jerrold's Shilling Magazine, where his works, " St. Giles," and "St. James," and " The Chronicles of Glovernook," came out. Besides domestic, dramas, satires, and fictions, he wrote many dramatic works of a high order of merit, among others "Time Works Wonders," and "The Bubbles of the Day." ' He died 8th June, 1857, and was buried in Norwood Cemetery. REMINISCENCES OF BURNS. Fantasia for the Pianoforte, com- posed in honour of the Burns Festival on the Banks of the Doon, and inscribed to the sons of the Poet, by Ricardo Linter. [Folio.] London: D'Almaine & Co. 1844. Lithograph Illustrated Title Page with Portrait of Burns. Views of Burns' Birth-place and the Monument. ( 166 ) BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE. Volume 56. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons. 1844. No. 347, September, 1844. "The Burns Festival," and "Stanzas for the Burns Festival, " by Delta. "We have once more been joyful spectators of a truly national gathering. Once more we have seen Scotsmen, of every grade and degree, assemble together, without a tinge of party purpose, to do honour to the memory of a Poet who sprang from the ranks of the people, and who was, heart and soul, a Scotsman in his feelings, his inspiration, and it may be, in his errors, and his prejudices also. It was a stirring and exciting spectacle, such as no other country could have exhibited, to behold peer and senator, poet and historian, and. peasant, the great and the small, the lettered and the simple of the land, unite, after fifty years of silence, in deep and sincere homage to the genius of one humble man. Nor did they assemble there because his genius was greater than God, in his bounty, had bestowed upon others, but because he had used it for the glory and exaltation of his country ; because he loved her with an ardour the most vivid and extreme ; because he had shed the light entrusted to his charge both on the lofty dwelling and on the lowly hearth, but most brightly and cheeringly upon the latter, for that was his peculiar charge. It seemed as if all classes had spontaneously assembled to join hands above the grave of Robert Burns, and then and there to renew the vow of enduring reconciliation and love." The article on ' ' The Burns Festival " was written by Thomas Aird, and originally appeared in The Dumfries Herald, of which he was Editor. It was such a manly defence of the Festival that it was transferred to the Magazine. Thomas Aird was born at Bowden, Roxburghshire, 28th August, 1802, educated at the schools of Bowden and Melrose, and Edinburgh University, where he attended theological classes, but was not licensed as a minister, he drifted into Literature, became a contributor to Blackwood's Magazine, and for a time editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal. In 1835 he was appointed Editor of the Dumfries and Galloway Herald, which caused him to settle in Dumfries for the rest of his life. He retired from The Herald in 1863, and was entertained at a public dinner attended by all classes in politics, when a presentation of plate and books was given to him. During his life as a journalist, he wrote the " Old Bachelor of the old Scottish Village, " where he touches, with fine spirit, on points of Burns' History and Poetry. A Poet himself, in which character he wished to be known and remembered, some of his smaller poems, "The Swallow," and his exquisite brochure on " My Mother's Grave," have already become part of the poetry of the English language ; while his " Devil's Dream " is a weird and wondrous poem, which none but a true Poet of high order could have written. He died on the 25th April, 1876, and was buried in St. Michael's Churchyard, hallowed by the dust of Burns. THE AYRSHIRE WREATH, 1845, a collection of Original Pieces, in Prose and Verse, chiefly by native Authors, on subjects relating to Ayrshire. [12-mo.] " And ever, by the winter hearth, Old Tales I heard of wo and mirth — Of lovers' sleights, and ladies' charms — Of witches' spells, and warrior's arms — Of patriot battles, won of old By Wallace wight and Bruce the bold." Sir Walter Scott. Kilmarnock: H. Crawford & Son. Saltcoats: James M'Kie. 1845. Frontispiece engraving of Burns' Monument, Alio way. " Anecdote of Burns," by Gilbert Maxwell Gibson. Song for the "Burns Festival," by David Vedder. "Burns and his fame," by Spencer T. Hall. ( 16.7 ) THE GENIUS AND CHARACTER OP "BURNS, by Professor Wilson of the University of Edinburgh, Author of " The Lights and Shadows of Scottish Life," " The Recollections of Chris- topher North," &c. [12-mo.] New York: Wiley & Putnam. 1845. THE LITERARY ASPIRANT MAGAZINE. January, 1846. No. 1. [Octavo.] London: W. Brittain. 1846. Price 2/6. "Essays on the Modern British Poets," by the Editor. No. 1 — Brass, the Poet of the heart. A WINTER WITH ROBERT BURNS, being Annals of his Patrons and Associates in Edinburgh during the year 1786-7, and details of his Inauguration as Poet Laureate of the Can. Kil. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Peter Brown. 1846. Lithographed key to the Picture, and fao-simile of the autograph of Burns on the Bible presented to Highland Mary, now in the Burns' Monument, Banks o' Doon. The inauguration of Burns was made the subject of a fine painting by Stewart Watson, B.S.A. The minutes of the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge record the initiation which is represented in the Picture, along with the names of many celebrated characters of that day, some of whom were present on the occasion. Burns is represented as about to be crowned with the poetic wreath by the master of the Lodge, and the interior is painted with consummate ability. The Picture was afterwards engraved, and a limited number thrown off for subscribers. A few copies, coloured by the artist, are rare. This little work was compiled as a guide to the painting, with a sketch of Burns in connexion with the order of Masonry, and Biographical Notices of the characters represented in the Painting. The appendix closes with ' ' Lines on seeing Mr. Stewart Watson's picture of Burns," supposed to written by W. Pringle. " Honour'd the pencil that hath traced before Our eyes the imaged presence of the Bard ; Whose name and fame have filled all space, and o'er His brow renewed the wreath — fond Masonry's award." The writer of this work was James Marshall, a solicitor in the Supreme Courts of Scotland, afterwards emigrated to Australia, and practised as an attorney in Melbourne, where he died in 1870. For extended notice of this Picture, see Relics. THE BALLADS AND SONGS OF AYRSHIRE, illustrated with Sketches, Historical, Traditional, Narrative, and Biographical. [Octavo.] " Old King Coul was a merry old soul, And a jolly old soul was he : Old King Coul he had a brown bowl, And they brought him in fiddlers three." Ayr: Published for the Editor, by John Dick. 1846. Second Series, published in 1847, Edinburgh, Thomas G. Stevenson, contains the " Scoffing Ballad," on the induction of the Bev. Mr. Lindsay to the Low Church, Kilmarnock, in 1764, mentioned by Burns in his Poem, "The Ordination." Edited by James Paterson, author of the "Contemporaries of Burns, and. the more recent Poets of Ayrshire." See Biographical Note on that work, 1840. ( 168 ) THE BURIAL OF BURNS, a Poem, by John Kay Taylor, author of " The Land of Burns," and other Poems. [12-mo.] ' ' Glory without end, Scattered the clouds away, and on that name attend The tears and praises of all time." " They keep his dust in Dumfries, where he died, The mountain borough, where his latter days Went down the vale of years ; it is their pride, An honest pride, and let it be their praise To offer to the passing stranger's gaze His mansion and his sepulchre ; both plain And venerably simple, such as raise A feeling more accordant with his strain Than if a pyramid form'd his monumental fame. " Byron. Glasgow: William Hamilton. 1847. sq. , Dumfries, in testimony of admiration and has manifested in the fate of the immortal 10m Heady Hill, near Bury, Lancashire. On . last page is printed a Sonnet to John Kay Taylor, on reading his Poem, itled, "The Burial of Burns," by John Critchley Prince, author of Dedicated to John M'Diarmid, Esq., Dumfries, in testimony of admiration and esteem of the deep interest he has manifested in the fate of the immortal Burns. The Preface is dated from Heady Hill, near Bury, Lancashire. On thel , entitled, " Hours with the Muses. 1 LIFE OF ROBERT BURNS, by J. G. Lockhart. Fifth Edition. [12-mo.] " Of him who walked in glory and in joy, Behind his plough upon the mountain side." Wordsworth. London: John Murray. 1847. A reprint of previous editions. ROBERT BURNS AS A POET AND AS A MAN, by Samuel Tyler of the Maryland Bar. [1 2-nio. ] " I see her yet, the sonsie quean,. That lighted up my jingle ; Her witching smile, her pawky een, That gar't my heart strings tingle. " New York: Baker & Scribner. 1848. See Biographical Note to the Dublin Edition, 1849. THE SCOTTISH TOURIST'S PORTABLE GUIDE TO THE LAND OF BURNS, with an Excursion from Dumfries through the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, illustrated with Views, Maps, &c. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars. 1848. Engraved vignette Portrait of Burns on Title Page, Views of " Burns' Monu- ment," " Auld and New Brigs o' Doon," " Ayr Burns' Monument. " ( 169 ) SYLVAN'S PICTORIAL HANDBOOK TO COILA, OR THE LAND OF BURNS, with numerous Illustrations from Original Sketches, by Thomas and Edward Grilles. [12-mo.] London: John Johnstone. 1848. Portrait of Robert Burns, drawn and engraved by Thomas Gilks. Woodcuts, "Tarn 0' Shanter's ride," "Alloway Kirk," "Burns' Monument," "The Cottage," "Interior of Cottage," " Flaxman's Statue of Burns," "Fac- simile of the Poet's handwriting," " Descriptive Ramble from Ayr to Burns' Birthplace," "Burns at Kirkoswald, Mauchline, and Mossgiel." ESSAYS AND TALES, by John Sterling, collected and Edited, with a Memoir of his Life, by Julius Charles Hare, M.A., Rector of Hurstmonceaux. In Two volumes. [Octavo.] London: John W. Parker. 1848. " Shades of the dead," reprinted from the Athenasum for 1829. 7, Burns, volume 1st, page 87. " Why lament over his early fate ? He did not die until he had done his task, and knowing as he did the weakness of his will, it was far better for him thus to perish than to lead any longer a life, which, adding nothing to his intellect or imagination, might have served only to deaden his conscience. The precious vessel shivered itself into fragments rather than continue any longer to hold poison. But those bright streams in which the wine of the angels so long flowed from it, will delight and invigorate the world for ever." John Sterling, born at Karnes Castle, Isle of Bute, on 20th July, 1806, where his father, who was of Irish extraction, was then residing. His parents removed to Llanblethian, Glamorganshire, when their son was four years of age, and in 1815 settled in London. From his birth, John Sterling was a delicate child, reared with much difficulty by his mother's devoted care. The consumption which at last terminated his life was always hovering near him, and he passed four years with threatening indications, which necessitated his being educated at different schools, as his health permitted. He ulti- mately went to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1824, where he formed many valuable friendships with a rare circle of gifted men. He left college in 1827 without taking a degree, but returned in 1833, when he was about to take orders in the Church of England. During the intervening period, he was actively devoted to literary pursuits, especially in connection with the Athenseum, which was then conducted by his friend, Frederick Maurice. These writings show power of imagination and reflection very remarkable for a young man of two and twenty. In 1834 he was ordained Deacon, and became Curate at Hurstmonceaux, but only for a few months, and his minis- terial life closed. His remaining years were passed in constant travel for change of climate, to the West Indies, France, Rome, and elsewhere, but his intellectual activity was unceasing in contributions to Blackwood's Magazine, London and Westminster Review, The Quarterly, and The Foreign Quarterly Review, but the end soon came, and this bright spirit closed his earthly life on the 18th September, 1844, while the body lies buried in the beautiful church- yard of Bonchurch, Isle of Wight. His life was written by Thomas Carlyle, and is described as "one of the finest Biographies ever written." POEMS, by Joseph P. Robson. [12-mo.] Newcastle-on-Tyne : Robert Wood. 1848. Contains, "A Nicht wi' Burns," "The Vision of Robert Burns," "The braw sons of Burns," and " Robert Burns on earth." Joseph Philip Robson was in early life a schoolmaster at Newcastle, and bookkeeper. He published "The Monomaniac and Minor Poems," also, "Hermione the beloved," and other Poems, "A Life of Billy Purvis, the Comedian," and many Songs in the Newcastle dialect. W ( 170 ) LEAVES FROM A PEASANT'S COTTAGE DRAWER, being Poems by Robert Davidson, day labourer, Morebattle, Rox- burghshire. [1 8-mo. ] Edinburgh: James Hogg. 1848. Lines on hearing that a monument was being erected in memory of Burns. Robert Davidson, born in the parish of Morebattle, 1779. Of limited education, he was early sent to tend cattle, when he devoted his leisure to reading. His life passed as an agricultural labourer. "My simple muse oft visited me at the plough, and made the labour to seem lighter and the day shorter." He first published, a small collection of Verses in 1811, and another in 1824. These comprise his best pieces, and an Autobiographical Sketch. He was always poor, and in the receipt of parish relief. He died 6th April, 1855, in the parish of Hounam. A HISTORY OF KILMARNOCK, from an early period to the present time, including Biographical Notices of the more eminent individuals belonging to the locality, by Archibald M'Kay, author of " Recreations of Leisure Hours," &c. " Low, in a, fertile valley spread, An ancient borough reared her head ; Still as in Scottish story read, • She boasts a race, To every nobler virtue bred And polished grace." Burns. Kilmarnock: Mathew Wilson. 1848. Notice of John Wilson, the printer of Burns' Poems, and the Kilmarnock friends of the Poet, John Goldie, G-avin Turnbull, and Jeanie Glover. Origin of " Tarn Samson's Elegy," his grave, &c. A second edition of " The History of Kilmarnock "• appeared in 1858, a third edition in 1864, containing a notice of the Burns Centenary Celebration in Kilmarnock, to commemorate which a Portrait of Burns, painted by James Tannoek, was placed in the Town Hall. A fourth edition, with three Maps of the Town, a Picture and account of the inauguration of the Kilmarnock Burns Monument in Kay Park, August, 1879, was published in 1880. Archibald M'Kay, poet and historian, born at Kilmarnock, 28th June, 1801, a bookbinder by trade, and keeps a circulating library. His first published poem, "Drouthy Tarn," appeared in 1828. A thin volume of Poems in 1830, and another in 1832 ; " Ingleside Lilts," a collection of his best Poems and Songs, in 1855, and an enlarged edition in 1868. He was the successful com- petitor for the Gold Medal, given for the best Ode to celebrate the Burns Centenary at Kilmarnock in 1859. His ' ' History of Kilmarnock " will sustain his repute as a valuable local history, and few local historians are favoured to see four editions during the Author's life. GLIMPSES OF THE BEAUTIFUL, AND OTHER POEMS, by James Henderson. [Octavo.] Glasgow: David Chambers. 1848. "To the Memory of Burns." ROBERT BURNS ; AS A POET, AND AS A MAN, by Samuel Tyler. [12-mo.] " I see her yet, the sonsie quean, That lighted up my jingle ; Her witching smile, her pawky een, That gar't my heart-strings tingle. " Dublin: James M'Glashan. 1849. Engraved Portrait of Burns resting on the plough, inscribed above, "The fields his study — Nature was his book." (171 ) This is a reprint of an American edition published in 1848 by Baker and Seribner, New York. To the Author's name on the title page is added, " Of the Maryland Bar." In criticising the poem, Death and Dr. Hornbook, the Author forms an amusing misconception of the Poet's thoughts. Page 124. " He meets Death, and mistaking him for a harvest hand, inquires whether he has been mowing at a season when others are just sowing. The big scythe on his shoulder put this idea into the Poet's head, and as it was dark, and there was a deep gully near where they were talking, Burns shows it to Death lest he might fall into it and hurt himself." A strange commentary on the verse — - ' ' My name is Death — But be na fley'd," quoth I, " gude faith, Ye're may be come to stap my breath ; But tent me billie, I red ye weel, tak care o' skaith, See, there's a gully. " Samuel Tyler, born in Prince George's County, Maryland, in 1827, educated at Middlebury College, Vermont, entered as a student at law in Frederick City, the best law school in Maryland, admitted to the Bar in 1831, and continued in Frederick City, as affording more leisure for literary pursuits. A communication to the Princeton Review for July, 1836, was the beginning of authorship. He contributed articles on the "Baconian Philosophy," "Psychology," " Agricultural Chemistry, " "Humhold's Cosmos," "Whate- ley's Logic," and other subjects. THOUGHTS ON THE POETS, by Henry T. Tuckerman, author of " Characteristics of Genius." [16-mo.] " Poets and Philosophers are the unacknowledged legislators of the world." Shelly. London: George Slater. 1850. Pages 162 to 174— Burns. " How refreshing to turn from the would-be-prophets of the day, and contem- plate the inspired ploughman ! No mystic emblems deform his message ; we have no hieroglyphics to decipher ; we need no philosophic critic at our elbow. It is a brother who speaks to us , no singular specimen of spiritual pride, but a creature of flesh and blood ; we can hear the beatings of his brave heart — not always like a " muffled drum," — but often with the joy of solemn victory ; we feel the grasp of his toil-hardened hand ; we see the pride on his brow, the tear in his eye, the smile on his lip ; we behold not the effigy of buried learning, a tame image from the model of fashion, but a free, cordial, earnest man, one with whom we can roam the hills, partake the cup, praise the maiden, or worship the stars. He is a human creature, only over- flowing with the characteristics of humanity. " Henry Theodore Tuckerman, American author, born at Boston, 20th April, 1813, author of "Italian Sketch Book," 1835; "The Spirit of Poetry," Boston, 1851 ; "A Month in England," New York, 1853; "Leaves from the Diary of a Dreamer," London, 1853, and other works. His early educa- tion was begun and completed in the excellent schools of his native city. In 1833, after preparing for college, the state of his health rendered it necessary for him to seek a milder climate. He travelled in France and Italy, and in 1845 settled in New York. In 1850 he received from Howard College the degree of Master of Arts. "Thoughts from the Poets" was published in New York, 1846, being the first collection of his miscellaneous writings to Magazines and Reviews. ( 172 ) MUSINGS OF STEAY HOUES, by Eobert Stewart. [12-mo.] " I had a thought in early days, Nae doubt it was a vain ane, To mak' a book, (in Scottish phrase) That I might ca' my ain ane." Glasgow : Printed by Brown & Son. 1850. "Lines on Burns." Monody suggested on reading an account of the Festival, held on the Banks of the Doon, 6th August, 1844, in honour of our great National Poet, Robert Burns. SKETCHES FBOM NATUEE, AND OTHEE POEMS, by Alexander Maclagan. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: James Hogg. 1851. Poems, "The Harp of Burns," "The Land of Burns," "The Grave of Burns," and " Lines for the Sheffield Burns Dinner." Alexander Maclagan, born at Perth, 3rd April, 1811. His father removed to Edinburgh when his son Alexander was in his fifth year, and having been Unsuccessful in business, with a numerous family, he could only afford to give them a very meagre education. At an early age Alexander was placed in a jeweller's shop for two years, and afterwards apprenticed for six years to a plumber. While serving his apprenticeship he became connected with the Edinburgh Literary Journal, edited by Henry Glassford Bell, contributing to its columns many of his early musings. In 1841 he published the first collected edition of his Poems, which gained him a favourable notice from Lord Jeffrey. In 1851 he was entertained by a number of his admirers in the hall attached to the Burns Cottage, and in 1856 had conferred upon him a civil list pension. He devoted himself to literary pursuits, after several unsuccess- ful efforts in business, and died 20th March, 1879. THE EOBIN'S YULE SONG. The following little story is taken from the Eecitation of Mrs. Begg, the sister of Eobert Burns. The Poet was in the habit of telling it to the younger members of his father's household, and Mrs. Begg's impression was that he made it for their amusement. Extracted from Chambers's Popular Ehymes of Scotland. Illustrated by W. F. F., and E. C. F., (Fairlie's of Coodham, Ayrshire.) [Oblong Quarto.] London: Griffith & Farran. 1851. THE NOETH BEITISH EEVIEW. No. 31, November, 1851 • [Octavo.] Edinburgh : W. P. Kennedy. 1851. Article 5. Burns and his school. Review of the Poetical Works of Ebenezer Elliot, Robert Nicholl, John and Alexander Bethune, William Thorn, Thomas Cooper, and the book of Scottish Song. ' ' Burns' face, to judge of it by the early portrait of him by Nasmyth, must have been a face like that of Joseph of old, of whom the Rabbis relate, that he was literally mobbed by the Egyptian ladies whenever he walked the streets. The magic of that countenance, making Burns at once tempter, and tempted, may explain many a sad story. The features certainly are not as regular or well proportioned as they might be ; there is no superabundance of the charm of mere animal health in the outline or colour ; but the marks of intellectual beauty in the face are of the highest order, capable of being but too triumphant among a people of deep thought and feeling. " ( 173 ) TAM 0' SHANTER ; a Poem. The Statues of Tam 0' Shanter and Souter Johnny ; Sir Alexander Boswell's Speech at laying the Foundation Stone of Burns's Monument ; Lord Eglinton's Speech at Burns's Festival; the Shell Palace. [Octavo pamphlet.] Ayr : Printed at the Advertiser Office. 1851. A reprint of the 1829 Pamphlet, with additions, from Tlie Ayr Advertiser. NOTES ON HIS NAME AND FAMILY, by James Burnes, K.H., F.E.S. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Printed for Private Circulation. 1851. Dr. James Burnes, born at Montrose, 12th February, 1801. His father was Provost of the burgh, and afterwards Town Clerk. His great-grandfather was brother of William Burnes, the father of the Poet, and his grandfather was the relative to whom, on his death-bed, the Bard applied for pecuniary relief. Educated for the medical profession at Edinburgh University, Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals in London. * He arrived at Bombay in the East India Company's Service with his distinguished brother, Sir Alexander Burnes, on the 31st October, 1821, where he amply evinced the greatest zeal and ability for the public service. On sick leave he returned to Scotland in 1834, when the University of Glasgow created him a Doctor of Laws. He was elected, at the same time, a Eellow of the Royal Society of London, and of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh. He was also presented at Court, and received the honour of Guelphic Knighthood from the Sovereign. On the 24th December, 1837, Dr. Burnes returned to Bombay, and was appointed to the first vacant Medical Staff appointment, Garrison Surgency of Bombay. In 1847 he was transferred to the Poonah Division, where he remained until his promotion to the Medical Board in September, 1848. After a service of twenty-eight years, he retired in 1849. He was a Justice of the Peace for the Counties of Middlesex and Forfar, and died at Manchester on the 19th September, 1862. His remains were taken to Swindon Church, near Cheltenham. Dr. Burnes presented to the Edinburgh Burks Monument a number of Letters from the Poet to his Montrose relations. POEMS AND SONGS, by Robert Gilfillan. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Sutherland & Knox. 1851. Verses on " The Land of Burns," inscribed to David Auld. Robert Gilfillan, born at Dunfermline, 7th July, 1798 ; apprenticed to a cooper, and in his 20th year, a grocer's assistant. From his 23rd till his 39th year he acted as clerk to a wine merchant in Leith, and in 1837, was offered the office of poor-rate collector, which appointment he held till his death, 4th December, 1850, in his 52nd year. He also wrote, "Song for the first Anni- versary of the Leith Burns Club," 25th January, 1827, " The Bard of Song," for a Burns Celebration in 1834, and " Ode to the Memory of Burns," all of which are printed in Blackie's edition of Burns, among the Poems in memory of Burns. He was Bard to the Grand Lodge of Freemasons. THE POETICAL WORKS OF DAVID MACBETH MOIR, Edited by Thomas Aird, with a Memoir of the Author. Two volumes. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons. 1852. Second volume. " Stanzas for the Burns Festival." ( 174 ) D. M. Moir, best known aa " Delta," of Blackwood's Magazine, born at Musselburgh, 5th January, 1798, educated at the Grammar School, and at the early age of thirteen years apprenticed to a medical practitioner for four years, with permission to attend medical studies at Edinburgh University the last year of his engagement. In 1817 he joined in partnership Dr. Brown of Musselburgh, and continued his professional life in his native town. He early began to contribute to the Magazines, but on the establish- ment of Blackwood's Magazine, he became one of its regular "contributors as " Delta." In 1824 he published his first work, " The Legend of Genevieve," with other Tales and Poems, being a selection of his papers. His famous prose work, " Mansie Wauch," made the Magazine eagerly sought after for three years, from 1824 to 1827. It was afterwards published with additions in 1828, and sustained its popularity. An illustrated edition from the graphic pencil of George Cruikshank made it still more celebrated. One of his most touching volumes is " Domestic Verses," in 1843, the outpouring of a father's heart for the loss of his children. He was at the Burns Festival, in 1844, with his friends, Professor Wilson, Thomas Aird, Robert Chambers, and others, and his Stanzas appeared in Blackwood's Magazine. In writing to Thomas Aird after their publication, he says : — " The lines to Burns have been popular, probably beyond anything I have ever written, and have been reprinted in fifty different quarters." He died on a visit to Dumfries, at the King's Arms Hotel, 6th July, 1851. His remains were interred in the Churchyard of Inveresk. POEMS AND LYEICS, by Robert Nicholl, with a Memoir of the Author. Fourth Edition. [12-mo.] " Finds tongues in trees — books in the running brooks — Sermons in stones — and good in everything." As You Like It. Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London : Blackie & Son. 1 852. " Stanzas on the Birthday of Burns." " Our teacher, saviour, saint, art thou, Immortal Robert Burns." Poem, ' ' The Grave of Burns. " Robert Nicholl, the most gifted and hopeful of modern Scottish Poets, born at Auchtergaven, Perthshire, 7th January, 1814. When about thirteen years of age he began to scribble verses. Apprenticed to a wine merchant and grocer in Perth, he had access to the Library there; where he studied various departments of Literature and Science, made himself a good French scholar, and intended emigrating to America. He contributed a story to Johnstone's Magazine, when nineteen years of age, which stimulated his desire to follow literary pursuits ; but his health failing, he had to return home for quiet and change. In 1834 he opened a small circulating library in Dundee, and the year following published his first collected edition of " Poems and Lyrics." Through the intervention of Mr. Tait, the Edinburgh publisher, he procured a situation as editor of the Leeds Times, at a time of great political excitement. So perfectly did Nicholl adapt himself to strengthen the radical party in the parliamentary contest, that in a few weeks the circulation of the paper increased with unprecedented rapidity. His pro- fessional duties were incessant and harassing. The Spring of 1837 was cold and ungenial, and the seeds of disease, which he had long carried in his breast, were speedily developed in the heat of the general election, and its intense exhaustion upon his sensitive frame. It was the finishing blow to his young life. He left Leeds for Scotland, and reached the home of his friend, Mr. Johnson, at Laverock Bank, near Edinburgh, where he died on the 7th December, 1837, in his twenty-fourth year, and was buried in the churchyard of North Leith. Ebenezer Elliot, the Corn Law Rhymer, writes: — "Unstained and pure, at the age of 23, died Scotland's second Burns." ( 175 ) THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM JERDAN, M.R.S.L, Corresponding Member of the real Academia De La Historia of Spain, &c, with his Literary, Political, and Social Reminiscences and Correspondence during the last fifty years. Four volumes. [Octovo.] London: Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co. 1852. Second volume, page HO. Robert Burns, a rather Scotch Chapter, being an account of the demonstration, promoted by William Jerdan, for completing the Mausoleum in Dumfries. The dinner took place in Loudon on the 25th May, 1816. Thomas Campbell, the poet, wrote for tjiis occasion his celebrated ' ' Ode to the Memory of Burns, " which was recited by Mr. Conway. It is printed in this chapter with another Poem on Burns, by an English lady. The Earl of Aberdeen was chairman. William Jerdan, born at Kelso, April 16th, 1782. Educated for the Scottish Bar, but went to London to push his way in literature. He became a reporter for the Press in the House of Commons, and while on duty, was the first to seize Bellingham, the assassin of Mr. Percival, in the lobby of the Old House. His connection with periodical literature lasted half a century. He joined the Literary Gazette after the 26th number had been published, and. was its chief editor for thirty-four years. His kindly help was often given to literary aspirants, as the Literary Gazette was the great authority of its day, and he helped many to positions of honour and independence. Of the Royal Literary Fund in its early days he was a zealous promoter and defender, and by his influence, added greatly to its prosperity. With most of the notable men of his day he had a personal acquaintance, and with some of the higher lights of literature he was on terms of intimacy. Late in life he received a pension of £100 a year for his long services to literature. He died at Bushey, Hertfordshire, 17th July, 1869, and was buried, in the Churchyard there. His friends and acquaintances erected a monument to his memory in 1874. HISTORICAL AND LITERARY CURIOSITIES, consisting of Fac-similes of Original Documents, Scenes of Remarkable Events and Interesting Localities, and the Birthplaces, Portraits, and Monuments of eminent Literary Characters, &c, selected and arranged by the late Charles John Smith, F.S.A. [Quarto.] London: Henry G. Bohn. 1852. Pac-simile of "Queen Mary's Lament," in the handwriting of Robert Burns. Portrait of Francis Grose, the Antiquary, and social companion of Burns. MY GREY GOOSE QUILL, AND OTHER POEMS AND SONGS, by John Mitchell, author of " A Night on the Banks of Doon," &c. [12-mo.] " Some rhyme a neebor's name to lash, Some rhyme (vain thought) for needfu' cash ! Some rhyme to court the countra clash, An' raise a din ; For me, an aim I never fash, I rhyme for fun." Burns. " Tear him to pieces for his bad verses." Shakspeare. Paisley: Caldwell & Son. 1852. " Lines written after visiting Burns' Festival," " Six Poems written for Burns' Anniversaries," " Lines after a visit to the Brig o' Doon." For notice of the Author see 1838 edition of his Poems and Songs. ( 176 ) HYMNS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND HOME, Collected and Edited by James. Martineau. Ninth Edition. [Octavo.] London: John Chapman. 1852. Hymn 336, CM., " Man perishable, God eternal." " thou, the first, the greatest friend." Burns. Hymn. 411, CM., "The penitent's cry for mercy. " "0 thou unknown, almighty Cause." Bursts. Hymn 488, CM., " Trust amid the severities of God." " Thou Power supreme ! whose mighty scheme." Burns. Hymn 513, CM., "The happiness of the righteous." " The man, in life wherever placed." Burns. Hymn 620, CM., " The prayer of anguish." " thou Great Being ! what thou art." Burns. James Martineau, LL.D., D.D., born at Norwich, 21st April, 1805. Twenty- five years minister of the Unitarian Chapels in Paradise Street and Hope Street, Liverpool ; translated to London in 1857 as Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy, and Political Economy, on the removal of the Manchester New College, and. now Principal of the College. Author of ' ' The Rationale of Religious Enquiry," "Studies of Christianity," "Philosophical Essays," "Hours of Thought," and other works. For many years a contributor to The London Review, The Westminster, The Prospective, The National and the Contemporary ; one of the most profound thinkers of this generation. In 1872 the Harvard University, America, conferred upon him the degree of LL.D., and in 1875, on the occasion of its tercentenary, Leyden selected him for the D.D. degree. A new and revised edition of " Hymns of Praise and Prayer," in 1874, contains three by Burns ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LYRIC POETRY AND MUSIC OF SCOTLAND, by the late William Stenhouse, originally com- piled to accompany The Scots Musical Museum, and now published separately, with Additional Notes and Illustrations. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : William Blackwood & Sons. 1853. Fac-simile of Letter from Burns to James Johnson, engraver. " The Notes and Illustrations in a separate form to accommodate such persons or libraries as possess the earlier editions of The Scots Musical Museum. Only a limited number of copies prepared." BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, selected from the Saturday Magazine. Published under the direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education appointed by the Society for promot- ing Christian Knowledge. [16-mo.] London: Printed for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge. 1853. Woodcut of "Burns' Cottage," " AUoway Kirk," and "Burns' Monument." Biographical Sketch, " Robert Burns," originally appeared in The Saturday Magazine, March 16th, 1833. ( 177 ) THE SCOTS MUSICAL MUSEUM, consisting of upwards of Six Hundred Songs, with proper Basses for the Pianoforte, originally published by James Johnson, and now accompanied with Copi- ous Notes and Illustrations of the Lyric Poetry and Music of Scotland, by the late William Stenhouse, with additional Notes and Illustrations. New Edition. In Four, volumes. [Octavo.] Edinburgh : William Blackwood & Sons. 1853. Fao-simile of a letter from Burns to James Johnson. ' ' It has been considered advisable to alter the mode of arrangement which was adopted in the 1839 edition. Instead of keeping the work in its original form as six volumes or parts, with the Notes at the end of each, the musical portion is now comprised in three volumes, each containing Two Hundred Songs, and the Notes and Illustrations form the fourth or concluding volume. In all other respects the copies are alike. " — Advertisement. This edition of the Scots Musical Museum was edited by David Laing, LL.D., for more than forty years Librarian of the Signet Library, Edinburgh, the greatest authority of his day and generation in the history of Scottish Literature. He was born in Edinburgh in 1792, where his father was a bookseller and publisher, and his shop a well known resort for men of letters in his time, and. here his son first imbibed that love of literature, of which he afterwards became so distinguished a master. His earliest effort was in 1821, when he edited an edition of Alexander Scott's Poems from a manu- script written in the year 1568 ; and the following year published ' ' Remains of Ancient Popular Poetry of Scotland;" also, "Fugitive Scottish Poetry of the Seventeenth Century." Not the least important part of his life's work was what he did for the Bannatyne Club, of which he was secretary for nearly forty years, editing many of its publications, and his influence was most potent in fostering antiquarian studies. He also edited various works for the Spalding, Abbotsford, and Hunterian Clubs, and the Poetical Works of Dunbar, Henryson, and Sir David Lyndsay. His greatest work was his edition of "The Life and Works of John Knox." In 1864 the University of Edinburgh conferred upon him the degree of LL.D. He lived to the vener- able age of eighty-six years, and died at Portobello on the 18th October, 1878. EXTRAORDINARY MEN, THEIR BOYHOOD AND EARLY LIFE, by William Russell, Esq., with numerous Portraits and Illustrations. [Octavo.] London: Ingram, Cook & Co. 1853. Woodcut Portrait of Burns, and Sketch of his Life. New Edition, revised and augmented in 1857. London — G-. Ltoutledge & Co. " God is not so unregardful of his noblest creations as to place them where the mission for which He has especially and divinely gifted them could not be fulfilled, and we may be sure it was necessary to the full revealment of the powers of the mighty spirit-harp, which we call Robert Burns, that it should be exposed to all impulses of soul and sense, the stern touch of poverty, the maddening play of passion, the indignant sweep of ireful scorn ; aye, and the burning pulses of remorse. Let us, therefore, instead of lament- ing that Robert Burns was not changed into something else by a pension or other money metempsychoses, and having regard to the poet crown of stars, which diadems the brow of the immortal, rather than to the tattered and coarse apparel of the ploughman or the gauger, strive to ascertain in what respect his earlier hours of life precluded or gave promise of its brief but glorious day." THE PAISLEY REPOSITORY. [12-mo.] Paisley: William Anderson. 1853. Articles and Poems on Burns. ( 178 ) THE LAND WE LIVE IN, a Pictorial, Historical, and Literary Sketch Book of the British Islands, with descriptions of their more remarkable features and localities, ' profusely illustrated with Engravings on Wood, expressly drawn for this work by W. Harvey and other eminent Artists, with Maps and En- gravings on Steel. Three volumes. [Imperial Octavo.] London: William S. Ore, & Co. N.D. Volume 3, pages 217 to 240. "Ayrshire and the Land of Burns," with Illustrations of " The Brigs of Ayr," "Burns' Monument," " Auld Brig o' Doon," "The Ayr at Coilsfield," "Braes o' Ballochmyle, "Kilmarnock," "Descriptive Account of Burns, his Birthplace, and favourite haunts," " The Monument," " Highland Mary and the Poet," &e. ■" Ayrshire' and the Land of Burns " was written by William Howie Wylie, born in Kilmarnock. Early devoted to literature, as a boy he discovered the tact and talent necessary to a successful career on the Press ; quick- witted, a keen observer, a serviceable memory, a great capacity for work, and a facile pen. While quite a youth he became connected with The Ayr Advertiser, and in its pages appeared his "Ayrshire Streams." He was afterwards on The Commonwealth, a Glasgow paper, devoted to the Temper- ance Movement, then on the Edinburgh Daily Express. Here he did good work, attending classes at the University, to qualify himself for a ministerial life, and for several years he was pastor of a Baptist Chapel in England, where he maintained his connection with the Press at Nottingham, and wrote "Old and New Nottingham," a work of great local interest. In impaired health he returned to Scotland, passing through a severe illness. With partially restored health he now edits, with all his wonted vigour, The Greenock Advertiser, besides writing for The North British Daily Mail, Glasgow, two columns of Literary notes for Monday morning's paper. He now resides at Helensburgh. His latest work, published in March, 1881, is "Thomas Oarlyle, the Man and his Books," illustrated by personal reminiscences. THE GENIUS AND CHARACTER OF BURNS, by Professor Wilson, of the University of Edinburgh, author of " The Lights and Shades of Scottish Life," " The Recollections of Christopher North," &c. [Octavo.] Philadelphia: A. Hart. 1854. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF EMINENT BRITISH POETS, chronologically arranged from Chaucer to Burns, with Criticisms on their Works, selected from the most distinguished Writers. Intended for Teachers, and the higher classes in Schools. [12-mo.] "No species of writing seems more worthy of cultivation than Biography, since none can be more delightful or more useful, nor can more certainly enchain the heart by irresistible interest, or more widely diffuse instruction to every diversity of condition." — Johnson. Published by direction of the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland. Dublin : Printed by Alexander Thom & Sons. 1854. Biographical Sketch of Robert Burns. " In the preparation of these notices of eminent British Poets, the compiler has endeavoured to be accurate and impartial. He does not lay claim either to extensive research, or original criticism. He aspires only to the humble merit of careful industry. "— Preface. ( 179 ) FLOWERS FOR ALL SEASONS, by John Bolton Rogerson, author of "Rhyme, Romance, and Revery," &c. [12-mo.J London: Partridge & Oakey. 1854. " A Day in the Land of Burns," "The Ayrshire Maid," "On the Anniversary of Burns." John Bolton Bogerson, Lancashire Poet, born in Manchester, 20th January, 1809, author of "Bhyme, Romance, and Bevery," published in 1840; " The Wandering Angel," 1844; and a collected edition of Poetical Works in 1849. He also wrote, expressly for the Durham Burns Celebration, a hundred lines on the Centenary of Burns. Died in the Isle of Man, October 15th, 1859. THE BOOK OF ENGLISH POETRY, with Critical and Biographi- cal Sketches of the Poets. [12-ino.] " Thoughts married to immortal verse, The memories of the past embalmed in song ; And echoes of the dead which still rehearse Pond melodies that to. our sires belong, Reviving living scenes, for ever bright and young." London: T. Nelson & Sons. 1854. Biographical Sketch, " Robert Burns. " Selections, " The Cotter's Saturday Night," "To a Mountain Daisy," "To Mary in Heaven," " Verses left at a Reverend Priend's house." ' ' Poremost among these poets of the new era appear the names of two remark- ably different men — the gentle, yet vigorous poet, Cowper ; and the nervous, manly, inspired peasant, Robert Burns. The influence of Cowper was more direct and prompt, and the high moral tone of his verse, while lashing with just severity the vices of the age, commended it to the favour of many who- might have been slow to comprehend its merits as true poetry. The writings of Burns — offered to cultivated readers in the peasant dialect of the Scottish Lowlands — were received at first chiefly with the unappreciating wonder with which any novel prodigy is hailed, while the favour extended to them partook fully as much of the condescension of patronage as of the just admira- tion which was his due. Cowper and Burns may thus be regarded as the. originators of the Modern School of Poetry. " — Introductory. BURNS, by Thomas Carlyle. [18-mo.] , London: Chapman & Hall. 1854. " Pirst printed in The Edinburgh Review, No. 96, December, 1828, as a review of the book entitled, "The Life of Robert Burns," by J. G-. Lockhart, LL.B., Edinburgh, 1828, reprinted here without alteration." Reading for Travellers. Price One Shilling. TAM O' SHANTER, a Characteristic Cantata, for a Tenor Voice, Chorus, and full Orchestra. Poetry by Robert Burns. Music composed expressly for, and dedicated to Mr. Sims Reeves, by Howard Glover. Sung at the New Philharmonic Society's Concerts by Mr. Miranda, and at the Birmingham Festival of 1855 by Mr. Sims Reeves. [Folio.] London : Chappell & Co. N.D. Price 10/6. ( 180 ) THE AYKSHIRE WREATH, 1855, a Collection of Pieces, in Prose and Verse, chiefly by native Authors, and principally on Subjects relating to Ayrshire. [12-mo.] " We bring a wreath of native flowers, Gleaned from the pleasing fields of truth, Or culled in fancy's fairy.bowers, "Where beauty blooms in fadeless youth ; And as the humblest flower of spring Breathes a delight, where'er 'tis found, So may our lowly blossoms fling A heart refining charm around." Kilmarnock: James M'Kie. 1855. Verses, " The Land of Burns," by James Macfarlan. " 0, Son of Song, that land is thine — Thy home, thy heritage, thy shrine I" SCOTTISH SONGS, BALLADS, AND POEMS, by Hew Ainslie, author of the " Ingleside," " On wi' the Tartan," " Rover of Lochryan," &c. [Octavo.] ' ' Give me old songs ! I know not why, But every tone they breathe to me Is fraught with pleasures pure and high— With honest love and social glee. " W. G. Clark. New York: Redfield,110 and 112 Nassau Street. 1855. Engraved Portrait of the Author ; ' ' Lines written on the Anniversary of Burns' Birth ;" " Lines to Alloway Kirk ;" " Farewell to the Land of Burns." Special Notice of the Author in Bibliographical Notes. THE MODERN SCOTTISH MINSTREL ; or the Songs of Scotland of the past half century, with Memoirs of the Poets, and Sketches and Specimens, in English Verse, of the most Cele- brated Modern Gaelic Bards, by Charles Rogers, LL.D., F.S.A., Scot. In Six volumes. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Adam & Charles Black. 1855. Volume Fourth contains an Introductory Essay by the Rev. George Gilfillan on "The influence of Burns on Scottish Poetry and Song." " It is doubtful if his " Willie brew'd a peek o' maut " ever made a drunkard, but it is certain that his " Cotter's Saturday Night " has converted sinners, edified the godly, and made some erect family altars. It has been worth a thousand homilies ; and, taking his Songs as a whole, they have done much to stir the flames of pure love, of patriotism, of genuine sentiment, and of a taste for the beauties of Nature. " For Biographical Notice of the Editor, see Genealogical Memoirs of the family of Burns, 1877. ( 181 ) THE LYEIC GEMS OF SCOTLAND, a collection of Scottish Songs, Original and Selected, with Music. First and Second Series, with Appendix of Notes, Historical and Descriptive of the various Songs. [Square 16-mo.] Glasgow : John Cameeon. 1856. Burns' Songs with Music and Notes. LIVES OF EMINENT MEN ; OR BIOGRAPHICAL TREASURY, containing Memoirs of the most celebrated British Characters of the past and present day, by John Tillotson, Esq., illustrated with numerous Fine Steel Plate Portraits. [Octavo.] London: Thomas Holmes. 1856. life of Kobert Burns. John Tillotson was one of those quiet literary workers whose aid is essential to publishers, hut whose value is better known to the trade than to the public. As an author of many educational and other works, as a constant contributor to our purest magazine literature, and an industrious coadjutor of several publishing firms in their efforts to raise the mental and moral tone of the people, he rendered good service to the nation. His literary labours extended over twenty years. Had his physical health corresponded to his mental vigour, he assuredly would have won for himself a competence ; but from childhood he was burdened with a severe physical affliction, to which was superadded frequent sickness, and for many years he supported a paralysed sister, and died in May, 1871, at the early age of 40 years, leaving a widow entirely unprovided for. AYRSHIRE ASPIRATIONS IN VERSE AND PROSE, by Hugh Craig, Merchant, Kilmarnock. [12-mo.] " Our true intent is all for your delight." Kilmarnock: James M'Kie. 1856. " Birthday song in honour of Burns." THE POETICAL WORKS OF ANDREW PARK, Author of " Egypt and the East." Second Edition. [Royal Octavo.] London: David Bogue. 1857. " Song for the Anniversary of the birthday of Robert Burns," dedicated to John Boucher, Esq., London. Note on Andrew Park in his account of the Burns Festival, 1844. ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH SKETCHES, by an American. [12-mo.] London: William White. 1857. "The Land of Burns." " We had still one important visit to make before taking leave of " The Land of Burns," and that was to a sister of the Poet, Mrs. Begg, who, as we were surprised and pleased to hear, was still living, and in the neighbour- hood. Her house was about half-a-mile from the Cottage. The old lady received us very politely, seeming gratified at the regard paid to her brother's memory by a visitor from beyond the sea. Mrs. Begg, as we learned from herself, is only about thirteen years younger than her brother ; and con- sequently at the time of our visit, must have been nearly eighty years of age. She appeared hale and intelligent looking, with bright black eyes, not unlike the description we have of her brother's." ( 182 ) POEMS AND SONGS, with Lectures on the Genius and Works of Burns, and the Eev. George Gilfillan ; and Letter on Sir John Franklin and the Arctic Eegions, by Peter Livingston, Dundee. Tenth Edition. [12-mo.] — "A wish — I mind its power, A wish that to my latest hour, Shall strongly heave my breast ; That I, for poor auld Scotland's sake, Some useful plan or book could make, Or sing a sang at least," Dundee : Printe'd by J. Pellow, 10 Top of Murraygate. 1857. PEN AND PENCIL, by Mrs. Balmano. [Quarto.] New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1858. Memoir of Mrs. Benwick of New York, " The Blue Eyed Lassie " of Bukns, daughter of the Bev. Andrew Jaffray of Lochmaben. Jeanie Jaffray married Mr. Benwick, and went to live in Liverpool, but ultimately settled in New York, where she died in October, 1850, at the venerable age of 77 years. She adorned a high social position in America, and her son became Brofessor of ' Chemistry in Columbia College. She often saw Burns at her father's house, and another song written by the Boet in her praise was only made known at a Burns Anniversary in New York, 1846, by the permission of Mrs. Kenwiek. ' ' When first I saw my Jeanie's face I couldna think what ailed me. " EOBEET BUENS AND SIE WALTER SCOTT, Two Lives, by the Eev. James White, author of " The Landmarks of English History," &c. [12-mo.] London: G. Eoutledge & Co. 1858. Woodcut Bortrait of Burns, and the Cottage in which he was born. These pages contain the substance of some Lectures to a Mechanics Institute on the " Life and Works of Burns," and " Life and Works of Scott." The Bev. James White, born in 1804, in the County of Edinburgh, educated at Glasgow and Oxford Universities, took orders in the Church of England, and was presented, by Lord Brougham, to a living in Suffolk, which he afterwards gave up for another in Warwickshire. Mrs. White succeeded to a consider- able patrimony at Bonchureh, Isle of Wight, on the death of her father, Colonel Hill of St. Boniface, to which they removed with their family. Mr. White was a frequent contributor to Blackwood's Magazine, and published " The Eighteen Christian Centuries, " a History of France, which shows that his industry and accuracy, as well as his good sense and sound judgment, were not inferior to his other more popular talents. He died on the 26th March, 1862, aged 58 years. BUENS AS A MASON : a Lecture delivered on Thursday, the 9th of December, 1858, before the Lodge of Journeymen Masons, Edinburgh, No. 8, and published at their request by William Hunter, R.W. Master of that Lodge. [12-mo.] Edinburgh ; William Paterson. 1858. ( 183 ) AUDI, VIDE, TACE, THE FREEMASON'S MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIEROR. [Octavo.] London: Bro. Henry George Warren. 1858. Price Two Shillings. Part 8, August, 1858. Biographical Sketches of eminent (deceased) Free- masons, Robert Burns. ' ' As masons we cannot take leave of this portion of our subject without giving an account of laying the foundation stone of a monument to the memory of our departed brother, which took place on the anniversary of his birthday, and at his birthplace, Kirk Alloway, January 25th, 1820." A CLASS BOOK OF ENGLISH POETRY, comprehending Speci- mens of the most distinguished Poets from Chaucer to the present time, with Biographical Notices, &c, by Daniel Scrymgeour. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: A. & C. Black. 1858. Biographical Notice of Burns, and Selections from his Poems. Pages 353 to 362. THE REAL " SOUTER JOHNNY," &c, a Poem, with Explanatory Notes, and an Appendix, by M. Po'rteous, printer, Maybole. Second Edition. [18-mo.] " Tarn lo'ed him like a verra brither — ■ They had been fou for weeks thegither." Glasgow : Thomas Murray & Son. 1858. The first edition, published in 1834, furnished the subject for an article in Chambers's Journal, 25th November, 1837, entitled, "An omitted chapter of the life of a popular Poet." The appendix contains an account of " Haverel Will," one of the characters in the poem of "Hallowe'en," a hitherto unpublished Letter from Burns, dated Mossgiel, 30th August, 1786. " Souter Johnny's Sneeshing Mill," and "Address to the Shade of Burns," suggested by the approaching Centenary of his birth, 25th January, 1859. BURNS CENTENARY PUBLICATIONS, 25th JANUARY, 1859. Ho I now my merry minstrels, get all your harps in tune ! A hundred years ago a bard was born by Bonnie Doon, And he who best his praises chaunts in most melodious strains, Shall fifty pieces broad receive of the red gold for his pains. Punch. We hail this morn, A century's noblest birth : A Poet peasant born, Who more of Fame's immortal dower Unto his country brings Than all her kings ! Isa Cbaio. At home, abroad, in house, or mart, Within the people's mighty heart — That ne'er can with its minstrel part, Is Burns enshrined ! O'er every sea his fame hath flown, From pole to pole — from zone to zone — His ev'ry word and act made known — Familiar things. A fruitful theme for countless lays, Earth still is vocal with his praise, Whose genius sheds its dazzling rays O'er every land. Colin Rae Brown. m % BURNS CENTENARY PUBLICATIONS, 25th JANUARY, 1859. CHEONIOLE OF THE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY OF EOBERT BURNS, collected and edited by James Ballantine, author of " The Gaberlunzie's Wallet," &c. [Imperial Octavo.] Edinburgh: A. Fullarton & Co. 1859. Portrait engraved by S. Freeman, from the original painting by Nasmyth. Vignette of the Cottage in which Burns was born, engraved by W. J. Cooke. A record of 872 Celebrations. In Scotland, 676 ; England, 76 ; Ireland, 10 ; Colonies, 48 ; America, 61 ; and Copenhagen, 1. Genealogical Table of the ancestors, descendants, and Collateral relatives of Robert Burns. " Villages and hamlets, unnoticed in statistical reports, unrecorded in Gazet- teers, had their dinners, suppers, and balls. City vied with clachan, peer with peasant, philanthropist with patriot, philosopher with statesman, orator with poet, in honouring the memory of the Ploughman Bard." — Preface. James Ballantine, Poet, born at the West Port, Edinburgh, 11th June, 1808. His father died when he was ten years of age, and when a mere boy he was necessiated to seek employment for his own support as a house painter, and soon attained considerable proficiency in his trade. On reaching manhood he made up for his want of education by attending classes for the study of anatomy at the Edinburgh University with an eye to his professional improvement. He turned his attention to painting on glass, and gained a name and fame for his- artistic designs and workmanship. He successfully competed for the windows to the House of Lords, and some beautiful specimens of his art may be seen in Glasgow Cathedral. He very early courted the muse as a contributor to Whistle Binhie. In 1843 The Gaber- kintzie's Wallet came out in monthly parts, followed by The Miller of Deanhaugh, and in 1856 an edition of his Poems and Songs, many of which are familiar to every lover of Scottish Song. " Castles in the Air," " Ilka blade o' grass keps its ain drap o' Dew," " Wifie eome Hame," &c. James Ballantine was Secretary of the "Edinburgh Burns Club, custodier of the Monument, and zealous in gathering relics into its repository. His death took place on the 18th December, 1877. THE BURNS CENTENARY, being an Account of the Proceedings and Speeches at the various Banquets and Meetings throughout the Kingdom, with a Memoir and Portrait of the Poet. [12-mo.] " Nor skill'd one flame alone to fan : His county's high soul'd peasantry, What patriot pride he taught— how much To weigh the inborn worth of man ! And rustic life and poverty- Grow beautiful beneath his touch." Campbell. Edinbmgh: William P. Nimmo. 1859. " Considering the triteness of the theme, we question if ever so many speeches were uttered on such a topic, characterised by so much merit, both of thought and expression." — Preface. Y (• 186 ) THE BURNS CENTENARY POEMS, a collection of Fifty of the best out of many hundreds written on the occasion of the Centenary Celebration, including the Six recommended for publication by the Judges at the Crystal Palace Competition, many of the Highly Commended, and several Prize Poems, Selected and Edited by George Anderson and John Finlay. [Small Quarto.] Glasgow: Thomas Murray & Son. 1859. Portrait of Burns, engraved by H. Robinson, from Nasmyth's picture. The dedication runs—" To Richard Monckton Milnes, Tom Taylor, and Theodore Martin, the Judges appointed by the Directors of the Crystal Palace Company to decide on the merits of the Six Hundred and Twenty-one Poems, written in honour of Robert Burns, on occasion of the centenary celebration, this Work is respectfully dedicated in sincere admiration of the high literary attainments which enabled them to fulfil their difficult task." Of the Six Hundred and Twenty-one Poems sent in competition for the prize of Fifty Guineas, nine came from America. The Prize Poem by Isa Craig is not included in this collection, as the proprietors of the copyright fairly attached high pecuniary value to it. RIVAL RHYMES IN HONOUR OF BURNS, with curious Illustra- tive Matter, Collected and Edited by Ben Trovato. [12-mo.] ' ' If Mcavius scribble in Apollo's spight, There are who judge still worse than he can write." Pope. London: Routledge, Warnes & Routledge. 1859. Appendix. Letter from Lord Brougham to Lord Ardmillan, chairman of the Edinburgh Music Hall Celebration, on the Genius of Burns, the language of Scotland, and the improvement of the English tongue. Dated Cannes, 17th January, 1859. Rival Rhymes are imitations of popular authors, after the manner of "The Rejected Addresses," contending for the prize offered by the Crystal Palace Company for the best Poem on the Centenary of Burns. They were written by Samuel Lover, poet, novelist, and artist, born in Dublin, 24th February, 1797. He first won his way to fame as an artist, and was elected, in 1828, an Academician of the Royal Hibernian School of Arts, of which he subsequently became Secretary. His great success was as a miniature painter, in which he received distinguished patronage, but his roving taste for literature led him gradually to abandon art and remove to London in 1837, where he published his "Irish Sketches" in two volumes, and commenced ' ' Handy Andy " for Beritley's Miscellany, as the beginning of a long series of contributions to various Magazines and Reviews. He gained a wider popul- arity in song writing with " Molly Carew," " Rory 0' More," " Molly Bawn," "The Four Leaved Shamrock," and other well-known favourites. In the later years of his life he commenced an entertainment containing "Graphic Sketches of Irish Humour," what he called " Irish Evenings," and another after , his return from America in 1848, giving an account of his transatlantic experiences. He attended the Burns Centenary Festival in Glasgow, presided over by Sir Archibald Alison, and returned thanks for the Poets of Ireland, besides proposing "The Ladies" in a humorous speech. He had a small Government pension granted to him towards a recognition of his literary status. His death took place on the 6th July, 1868 — buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London. ( 187 > CEYSTAL PALACE. Centenary Celebration of the Birth of Eobert Burns, January 25th, 1859. The Prize Poem written in honour of the occasion, words of the Songs to be sung, and account of the Eelics. [12-mo.] London : Bradbury & Evans. 1859. Burns' Festival Introduction — Report of the Judges of the Poems in honour of Burns — description of the Relics — the Nasmyth Portrait — the Taylor Portrait — David Allan's Picture of "The Cotter's Saturday Night" — Picture of the Inauguration of Burns as Poet Laureate of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning Edinburgh- — Picture of the "Auld Clay Biggin," by C. W. Brownlow, — the Poet's Desk — ajso, a variety of Manuscript Letters- and Poems in the hand- writing of Burns. " Ode on the Centenary of Burns." The Prize Poem written by Isa Craig, (Mrs. Knox), born in Edinburgh, October 17th, 1831. At an early age she contributed Poems to The Scotsman, and in 1856 published a collection of Poems, by Isa. The following year she came to London, when her- services were engaged in organising the National Association for the promotion of social science, to which she. acted as secretary and literary assistant till her marriage to her cousin, John Knox. In 1865 she published ' ' Duchess Agnes, " and other Poems. The Prize Poem is included in this volume, for which the Directors- of the Crystal Palace Company gave Fifty Guineas. THE BUBNS FESTIVAL. Prize Poem recited at the Crystal Palace, January 25th, 1859. [Imperial Octavo.] London: Bradbury & Evans. 1859. Price One Shilling. Copyright Edition. BURNS' CENTENARY. Are such honours due to the Ayrshire Bard 1 [Octavo Pamphlet.] Glasgow : Printed for the Author. 1859. "To the lovers of their country, who desire to see temperance, virtue, and frugality blessing its teeming millions, we would say, pause and reflect ! Are these to be learned from the Life or Writings of the man whom you delight to honour ? " BUENS' CENTENAEY SONG. Words -by Archibald M'Kay, author of the Kilmarnock Prize Poem, Music by James Armour, with Symphonies and Accompaniments for the Pianoforte. Dedicated to Archibald Finnie, Esq., of Springhill, Provost of Kilmarnock. [Folio.] Kilmarnock: Adam Boyd. 1859. Vignette Portrait of Burns on Title Page. BUENS' ANNIVEESAEY ; THE EELIGION OF EOBEET BUENS, with an Estimate of his Character and Extracts from his Works, by John E. Beard, D.D. [12-mo.] London: Partridge & CO. 1859. John Relly Beard, D.D., was many years minister of the Unitarian Congrega- tion at Strangeways, Salford, and Principal of the Unitarian Home Missionary Board, Manchester. A voluminous writer of Educational and Theological Works. Died 23rd November, 1876.' ( 188 ) THE IDOLATRY OF GENIUS, a Discourse delivered in Queen Street Hall, on Sunday, the 6th of February, 1859, by William Lindsay Alexander, D.D. [12-mo.] Edinburgh : Adam & Charles Black. 1859. Rev. William Lindsay Alexander, D.D., born in Edinburgh, 24th August, 1808, educated at High School of Leith, and the Universities of Edinburgh and bt. Andrew's. In 1828 he was appointed Classical Tutor in the Lancashire Independent College. In 1835 he became minister of a Congregational Church in Edinburgh, Examiner in Philosophy at St. Andrew's University in 1861, and a member of the Old Testament Revision Company in 1870. His writings are numerous, "Congregational Lecture" for 1840, 2nd edition 1853; "Christ and Christianity;" "Life of Dr. Wardlaw," 1856; "Christian Thought and Work," 1862 ; " St. Paul at Athens," 1865 ; also, Articles m the 8th edition of The Encyclopedia Britannica. THE RELIGION OF ROBERT BURNS, a Lecture delivered in St. Mark's Chapel, Edinburgh, on Sunday Evening, 30th January, 1859, (being the Sunday following the Centenary of Btjrns's Birthday), by Robert Blackley Drummond, B.A., Minister of the Chapel. [Octavo Pamphlet.] " AH hail ! Religion ! maid divine ! Pardon a muse sae mean as mine, Who, in her rough imperfect line, Thus daurs to name thee ; To stigmatise false friends of thine Can ne'er defame thee." Burns. Edinburgh: David Mathers. 1859. Two Papers on "Burns as a Religious Teacher," by R. B. D., appeared in The Inquirer, a London weekly paper, in 1872. BURNS AND THE LAPSE OF A HUNDRED YEARS, a Sermon preached in Blackfriars Street Independent Chapel, on Sabbath Evening, February 13th, 1859, by the Rev. Fergus Ferguson, M.A. [18-mo.] Glasgow : H. Nisbet. 1859. Reprinted from The Christian News. BURNS AND HIS RELIGIOUS BELIEF, a Tract for the Times, by M. Scott, Girvan. 1859. Price One Shilling. Matthew Scott was a lay preacher for the Unitarian body, an advanced thinker, and an active public man, highly esteemed by all classes in Girvan, and his death was universally regretted. ODE, composed for Centenary Festival in honour of Robert Burns, by D. D. Evans. London : 1859. Printed at Newport, Monmouthshire. ( 189 ) GENIUS AND MOEALITY OF EOBERT BURNS, a Lecture, a Eulogy, with Chairman's Speech at the Cottage Festival, January 25th, 1859, by P. Hately Waddell, Minister of the Gospel, Girvan. [18-mo.] Ayr : Published at the Ayrshire Express Office. 1859. " There are effusions, nevertheless, from Robert Burns as trnly gracious as anything that ever David wrote, and songs of contrition approaching as nearly, as any modern confession could, to the sublime pathos of the 51st Psalm. The sins of David were in his life ; we do not hear of them, but by repentance, in his writings. The sins of Burns were publicly engraven upon . every line, honestly, openly, perhaps too openly, paraded before mankind. But the worst criminality of Robert Burns (if we must compare sins) was neither so gross, nor so deliberate, as were the crimes of David." See Note on the Author's Life and Works of Burns, 1867. ROBERT BURNS, a Centenary Song, and other Lyrics, by Gerald Massey. [Quarto.] London: W. Kent & Co. 1859. " I also was one of the unsuccessful competitors for the prize offered by the Directors of the Crystal PaJace Company for the best Poem on the Centenary of the birth of Robert Burns. The adjudicators place my Poem fourth on the list of those which they recommend for printing. That is reward sufficient ; my ambition is satisfied. I publish my Poem. " — Prefatory Note. Gerald Massey, born at Tring, Hertfordshire, 29th May, 1828. In early youth was employed in a silk mill, and after that as a straw plaiter. At the age of fifteen he became an errand boy in London before he began to gain his living by writing. In 1846 he published his first volume of Poems, and in 1848 edited a paper called The Spirit of Freedom. Since then he has published " Voices of Freedom and Lyrics of Love," the ballad of "Babe Crystabel," and otljer Poems, " Craigcrook Castle," and other Poems, "Shakespeare's Sonnets," &c. He contributes to various periodicals, and lectures on literary and other subjects. MEMORIALS OF ROBERT BURNS. Fac-simile of Register in the Family Bible, entry of the Father's death in the handwriting of the Poet. Fac-simile of Original Copy of Bruce's Address, presented to each gentleman present at the Centenary Festival in Dublin on January 25th, 1859. [Folio.] 1859. Presented by the Poet's nephew, Gilbert Burns, Esq., Knockmaroon Lodge, County Dublin. ONE OF THE SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE, a Burns Centenary Poem. [12-mo.] London: William Tweedie. 1859. ROBERT BURNS, a Commemorative Poem, in Twelve Parts, by James Hastings, author of " Hartley Hall," " Havelock," " The Royal Marriage," &c. [16-mo.] Liverpool: Archibald Ferguson. 1859. James Hastings was an Architect in Liverpool, but went to India. ( 190 ) AN ENGLISH VEESIFICATION OF THE COTTEE'S SATUR- DAY NIGHT, Dedicated to the Working Classes of the United Kingdom, by their friend and fellow-labourer, William Austin. [Octavo.] Portsea: King. 1859. BURNS' CENTENARY, a Poem read on occasion of the recent Celebration of the Birth of Robert Burns, before the Lodge St. Stephen's Edinburgh, on 25th January, 1859. Published by request. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: Myles Macphail. 1859. With the exception of the two laat double Stanzas, this Poem was sent in competition for the prize offered by the Crystal Palace Company. "The Author of them is not ashamed to have failed in conjunction with Mrs. Norton, Gerald Massey, and other true poets, whose names are yet unknown." — Note. CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF BURNS'S BIRTHDAY IN LIVERPOOL, from The Liverpool Daily Post, 26th January, 1859. Privately printed. Initialed " J. W." [12-mo. Pamphlet.] Written by John Willox, journalist. RELICS OF GENIUS. Visits to the last homes of Poets, Painters, and Players, with Biographical Sketches, by T. P. Grinsted, with Illustrations. [Octavo.] " Emigravit," is the inscription on the tombstone where he lies, Dead he ia not, but departed, for the Artist never dies." Longfellow. London: W. Kent & Co. 1859.' Engraving of the Mausoleum of Burns at Dumfries, with Biographical Sketch of the Poet's Life. A PAPER ON THE SUBJECT OF BURNS' PISTOLS, read at a meeting of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries, on Tuesday ; the 19th day of April, 1859, by the Right Rev. Bishop Gillis. [Octavo Pamphlet.] Ediribwrgh : Marsh & Beattie. 1859. Published at the request of several members of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries. The Pistols which form the subject of this Paper were presented by Burns, before he died, to Dr. William Maxwell,- his principal medical attendant. The Dr. removed from Dumfries to Edinburgh in 1834, and died there in October the same year. Through his daughter the Pistols came into posses- sion of Bishop Gillis, Roman Catholic Bishop of Edinburgh, who presented them to the Society of Antiquaries, 24th January, 1859. The Bight Rev. Bishop Gillis died 24th February, 1864. THE RESCUE OF ROBERT BURNS, February 1859, a Centenary Poem, by George Stephens, Esq., Professor of Old English, &c. [Octavo.] Cheapingharen, (Denmark), and London. 1859. ( 191 ) A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF ROBERT BURNS, by P. E. Dove, Esq., editor of The Commonwealth. [Octavo Pamphlet.] Glasgow: Commonwealth Office. 1859. Reprinted with the Publisher's permission from the Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography. Patrick Edward Dove, born at Lasswade in the year 1815. Heir to a consider- able fortune, he was educated at Harrow, and afterwards at Paris. His first definite plan in life was to emigrate to Australia and apply his fortune and ability to the development of the resources of the new world.. To qualify himself for this pursuit he studied medicine, but before his arrangements could be carried out his money was lost in unfortunate speculations. He then devoted his life to follow out, as a professional literary man, the studies of philosophical and social questions, in which he had already attained great proficiency. He published "The Elements of Political Science," "The Theory of Human Progress," "The Logic of the Christian Faith," and undertook the editorship of a paper called The Socle, and at a later period went to Glasgow "to edit The Commonwealth, which was the recognised organ of the temperance party. Hard literary toil and disappointment broke his constitution, and he was advised to try change of climate. For this purpose he went to Port Natal, but not finding the needed restoration to health, returned to Scotland, and died in Edinburgh on the 28th April, 1873. At the Centenary Celebration in 1859 The Commonwealth presented their readers with a beautiful engraved portrait of Robert Burns. CENTENARY EDITION. Thirty Scotch Songs by Robert Burns, with Symphonies and Pianoforte Accompaniments, by W. H. Montgomery. [Small Quarto.] London: J. Allen. 1859. Books 1 and 2. Thirty Songs in each book. Woodcut Portrait of Burns, View ' of the Cottage, and Burns' Monument printed on the outside covers. Biographical Preface. BURNS, A COMMEMORATION POEM, by Hindham Kent. [Octavo.] London: C. Bargay, Printer. 1859. ODE ON BURNS, by M. L. G. [Square 16-mo.] London: M. S. Rickerby. 1859. "I have no other excuse for intruding my rude rhymes on the public except that my " Centenary" came too late to contend for the prize." — Note. CENTENARY VERSES, descriptive of our National Poe.t, Burns, by Andrew Thomson, Commercial Academy, Dunfermline, and read by him at the Soiree in the Music Hall, on 25th January, 1859. [16-mo.] Dunfermline: W. Clark, Printer. 1859. " Wherein the composer freely avails himself of any ideas that suit him on the Biographers he has perused." Two different Title Pages. A BIRTHDAY ODE, a free translation from the Greek. Scene — Temple of Apollo on Mount Parnassus. Dramatis Personse, " The Sacred Nine." Kilmarnock: James M'Kie. 1859. Written by James Reid, Nurseryman, Kilmarnock, a second edition improved, The Scene—" Temple of Apollo," issued tne same year. ( 192 ) THE SCOTTISH ANNUAL, 1859, Edited by C. E. Brown. [Octavo.] Ediribwgh: A. & C. Black. 1859. Illustrated Title Page. Present aspect of Burns' Monument from near Alloway Old Church. Verses, "A Vision at Kirk Allowa'," by Robert Burns, the Younger ; Essay, " Robert Burns," and " Sonnet on the Death of Mrs. Begg," by John Laurence. A note to the Sonnet says : — Mrs. Begg died 4th December, 1858. " While the foregoing pages were in course of preparation, the last remaining sister of Burns died suddenly. Such an event is peculiarly and sadly interesting at a time so closely proximate to a national demonstra- tion in honour of our departed Poet." The contributions to The Scottish Annual by Robert Burns, junr. , Cuthbert Clyde, and Charles Bonner, are all written by the Editor. Colin Rae Brown, born at Greenock, 19th December, 1821, removed to Glasgow, formed a partnership with Messrs Murray, Stewart, & Co., publishers, Paisley and Greenock, became business manager of The North British Daily Mail, and shortly before the abolition of the stamp duty, in 1855, originated The Daily Bulletin, Glasgow, and published The Scottish Banner, and The Workman, the first weeklies compiled from dailies. His first publication was "Lyrics by Sea and Shore," in 1848; "Lays and Lyrics," 1859; "Noble Love," 1871 ; "The Dawn of Love," 1873 ; and " Glimpses of Scottish Life," in 3 volumes, 1875. In the summer of 1858 the employees of The Bulletin held their annual dinner at the Brig o' Doon Hotel. Mr. Brown was croupier on that occasion, and made the first suggestion of a Centenary Demonstration in honour of Burns, which led him into correspondence with Scotsmen in all quarters of the Globe. Mr. Brown removed to London in 1861, where he continues to reside, and is preparing for publication a new edition of the Poetical Works of that ill-fated but gifted son of genius, James Macfarlan. SANCT MUNGO'S OENTENAEY TRIBUTE TO SCOTLAND'S BAED, by C. E. Brown, specially composed for the great National Festival at Glasgow, the first projected in Commemora- tion of Eobeet Burns' Hundredth Anniversary. Second Edition. [Quarto.] Glasgow: Thomas Murray & Son. 1859. First Edition Anonymous. See preceding Note. ROBEET BUENS, a Memoir, by the Eev. James White, author of " The Land Marks of English History," &c. [12-mo.] London: Eoutledge, Warnes, & Eoutledge. 1859. "He died, perhaps, at the right time. Death consecrated him as a classic, before he had time to wear out the subjects in which he excelled, and which it is now an anachronism in taste for any one to attempt. Think kindly of the man while you judge admiringly of the Author. He was aware of his failings more keenly than the bitterest of his foes. Nobody could write such an Epitaph as he composed for himself." A reprint of the Memoir published in 1858. Separate issue of Burns for the Centenary Celebration. See Biographical Note previous edition. GEAND ODE ON THE CENTENAEY OF SCOTIA'S BAED, EOBEET BUENS, being one of the Six Hundred and Twenty- One Competing Poems for the Crystal Palace Prize, by a native of the Vale of Eule, 25th January, 1859. Hawick: Printed by James Haining & Co. 1859. ( 193 ) LINES ON BURNS, by James M'Cann, Kilmarnock. [Quarto Sheet.] 1859. Price One Penny. " I have not the temerity to imagine that this disintegrated jumble will meet with the approval of anybody, especially in a world where nothing is due to the unfortunate, where there is plenty to gape and acclaim when the aspirant has reached the climax, but not one of whom will assist to usher drooping genius into day. " — Note. REPORT of the proceedings at the Celebration of the Burns Centen- ary at Kirkcudbright, 25th January, 1859. [12-mo.] Lkerpool : Printed by Messrs. Bean, the Albion Office. 1859. Readings from Lives of BtJRNS, and Criticism on his Works ; also, from Sir Archibald Alison's Speech, and of the Crystal Palace Prize Poem, with Songs of Bumfs, by J. Mackenzie, Amateur Reporter. BURNS' CENTENARY IN HEAVEN. Price Sixpence. No Pub- lisher or Printer's name. Printed at Newcastle-upon-Tyne the week after the Centenary Demonstration in the Town Hall, Sir John Fife in the chair. [Octavo.] The reference in the 2nd Stanza " So said the miserable M — ns— n, * And groaned to think his warlike chanson, His ballad of fierce battle, His thunderbolt that should have shaken St. Nicholas to its base, mistaken For a mere idiot's rattle. " * is meant for J. B. Manson, then editor of The Northern Daily Express, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who, on being called upon for an expected poem on Bran's, commenced to recite a ballad on ' ' The Battle of Bannockburn, " which was too much for the patience of the assembly. After an ineffectual attempt to get a hearing, he had to sit down, only repeating a few verses. The whole Poem, filling two columns of his paper, appeared next day, the same as if he had repeated it in full. Mr. Manson was, for some years previous to this, editor of The Stirling Observer, was a popular editor and writer of leading articles. He became chief editor of The Edinburgh Daily Review, and died suddenly in his chair, with the pen in his hand, and an unfinished article on the table before him. ROBERT BURNS, the Representative of his Era. [12-mo.J " By solemn vision and bright silver dream, His infancy was nurtured — every sight And sound from the vast earth and ambient air Sent to his heart its choicest impulses. " Shelley. Glasgow : George Watson. 1859. THE ALLOWAY CENTENARY FESTIVAL, an Ode, written expressly for, and recited at, the above Festival, in Burns' Cottage, on the 25th January, 1859, by Robert Story. [Octavo.] London: John Hearne. 1859. Price Sixpence. < 194 ) THE CENTENARY FESTIVAL. [Quarto.] Four leaves. Reprinted from The Daily Scotsman, C. H. Rennoll, printer. Signed C. Norton, (the Hon. Mrs. Norton.) Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton, born in 1808, was granddaughter of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, an extensive contributor to the Annuals in their day, and her pen has "been much employed in periodical literature. Her first marriage with the Hon. G. C. Norton, Magistrate at the Lambeth Police Court, -was an ill-fated one. Her published writings are " Wife and Woman's Reward," a novel in 1835 ; " Dream, and other Poems," 1840 ; " Child of the Islands," 1846; "Aunt Carry's Ballads for Children," 1848; "Stuart of Dunleath," 1851; "Undying One," a Poem, based on the legend of " The Wandering Jew ;" " Letter to the Queen on the Marriage and Divorce Bill," 1855 ; "Lady of La Garaye," 1861; "Lost and Saved," 1863; and "Old Sir Douglas," 1868. Her second marriage was to Sir William Stirling Maxwell, Bart., of Keir, 2nd March, 1877, which she only survived three months, and died 15th June, 1877. FOR THE CENTENARY OF ROBERT BURNS, by Sarah Douglas, " The Irish Girl," reprinted from The Ayr Advertiser. 1859. Sarah Douglas was born at Newry, 15th May, 1824. Her parents removed to Ayr when she was quite a girl. A Poem on the Burns Pestival in 1844 brought her into notice. Her life was one of sorrowful vicissitude. Through the kindness of Mr. Gemmell, of The Ayr Advertiser, a volume of her poems entitled, " The Opening of the Sixth Seal," and other poems, appeared in 1846. A second and third volume came out in after years. She lived on the sale of her writings, and destroyed the hope of her early promise. After a hard struggle through life, she died in an obscure street in Ayr, at the house of her sister, in October 1880,|her,husband, only four months before, having ■died in the Hospital. IN MEMORIAM, a Lay for the 25th January, 1859. (Paiman Qui Meruit Ferat.) Written by John Hyslop, Kilmarnock, which gained the prize offered by the Young Men's Combined Literary Associations, consisting of a finely bound copy of Chambers's four volume edition of Burns's Works. 1859. The Author has often been urged by his friends to publish a volume of his poetry, but has never yet had the fortitude to rush into print. We under- stand that he intends to do so now at an early date. BURNS CENTENARY. R. Dugdale, Bard of Ribblesdale. Black- burn, 25th January, 1859. Printed Card. 1859. PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. Volume 35th. [Quarto.] London: Punch Office, 85 Fleet Street. 1859. The number for 29th January contains "The Bards of Burns,"— "A Lay of ye Crystalle Palace," in two Pyttes. The number for February 5th, "The Story of the Burns Pestival," and "Alexander upon Burns." ■" The Story of the Burns Festival " was written by Shirley Brooks. See notice in his "Poems from Punch," 1875. ( 195 ) LETTER, by the Right Hon. Lord Brougham on the occasion of th& Burns Centenary Festival, 25th January, 1859, to Lord Ardmillan, Chairman of the Banquet in the Music Hall, Edin- burgh. " Printed only for those who attend the Banquet." [Octavo.] 1859. Henry Peter, Lord Brougham, born in the parish of St. Giles, Edinburgh, 19th September, 1778, one of the most remarkable men of his age, of extraordinary genius, and untiring energy. His labours for the promotion of civil and religious liberty, of popular education, and legal reform, are matters of history. His articles to The Edinburgh Review embrace a large circle of literary, scientific, political, social, legal, and historical subjects. A Bibliography of his writings is published. Died at Cannes, 7th May, 1868. BURNS' VISION OF THE FUTURE, a Centenary Poem„ by Myles Macphail, 25th January, 1859. [Octavo.] " Jean, they will ken me better a hundred years hence than they do now." Burns to his Wife. Edinburgh: Myles Macphail. 1859. Price Threepence. A second edition same year. Scene, " The Banks of the Nith "—Midnight. POEMS AND SONGS, by David Dunbar, Dumfries. [12-mo.] Glasgow: Maurice, Ogle & Son. 1859. Robert Burns, a Centenary Poem. David Dunbar, born at Dumfries, 23rd April, 1828. For twenty-one years writing master in the Academy there, he wrote several poems for the Burns Anniversaries at Dumfries; also, " Nichts in the Globe" (tavern), "A Nicht wi' Burns," and other pieces, in which Burns figured as principal, came out in a series of weeks in The Duntfries Standard. He died 23rd. ■ June, 1873. COILA OVER THE GRAVE OF ROBERT BURNS, by the late Thomas Rea. [Octavo Pamphlet.] Newcasth-iupon-Tyne : Printed at the Journal Office. 1859. RHYMES read in the Queen's Drawing-room at Aston Hall, January 25th, 1859, in Memory of the Birth of Robert Burns, January 25th, 1759. [16-mo.] " Hath this fellow no feeling of his business, He sings at grave making." Hamlet. Birmingham: Cornish Brothers. 1859. Price Twopence. "These Rhymes were written by Sebastian Evans, M.A., and read by him (as his speech) at the meeting held to celebrate the birth of Robert Burns. They were written at a very short notice, were quite unexpected, and the numerous allusions to the events of the day excited much interest, and were received with much applause." Note by the Chairman, Samuel Timmins. ( 196 ) SPEECH delivered by Mr. James W. Cunningham, on Tuesday, 25th January, 1859, at the Burns Centenary Soiree, held in the Masons' Hall, Stewarton. [12-mo. Pamphlet.] Stewarton: Thomas Wilson. 1859. REPORT OF THE MEETING held to Celebrate the Centenary of the Birthday of Robert Burns, at the Revere House, Boston, January 25th, 1859. Published by the Committee of arrange- ments, "A man's a man for a' that." [Octavo.] Boston: John Wilson & Son. 1859. Original Poems written for the occasion, and delivered during the proceedings ; " On the fame of Burns," Ode, "The Birthday of Burns," and two poems ■written but not recited, "The Influence of Burns on Labour," by David Denyven, " Lines on the Genius of Burns ;" by Alexander Wood Stewart. About 150 gentlemen sat down to dinner. At the back, of the Chairman's seat was a panelled screen, with a shield in the centre, on which was inscribed, 1759, Burns, 1859, the whole surmounted with a garland of ever- greens and a lyre. CELEBRATION OP THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ROBERT BURNS, by the Boston Burns Club, January 25th, 1859. [Octavo.] Boston.- H. W. Dutton & Son. 1859. Origin of the Club, records, constitution, rules for general government, and names of members. Record of transactions from 1851, and poems on Burns. Gen. John S. Tyler, President of the Club, took the chair at the centenary demonstration. Speeches by Ralph Waldo Emmerson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, and Poems and Songs written for the occasion by John G. Whittier, Benjamin P. Shillaber, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Mr. Kelly. PRIZE POEM, written for the Baltimore Burns Club Centennial Celebration of the Birthday of Burns, 25th January, 1859, by Thomas Fraser, Newark, N. J. [Octavo.] Baltimore : Samuel S. Mills. 1859. TO THE MEMORY OF BURNS, Centenary Ode, by Andrew Park, author of " Silent Love," " Songs for all Seasons," &c. [Octavo Pamphlet.] Glasgow: Thomas Murray & Son. 1859. Note on the Author. Report of the Burns Festival, 1844. BURNS, a Centenary Poem, by Alpha. Reprinted from The Amateur's Magazine. [Octavo Pamphlet.] London: Piper, Stephenson, & Spence. 1859. Written by B. C. Gidley. THE BURNS CENTENARY, a rejected Ode. Second Edition. [Octavo.] London: Marchant. 1859. ( 197 ) THE LAUREATE OF LOVE. Lines read at Aston Hall, Birming- ham, at the Celebration of the Burns Centenary, 25th January, 1859, by J. A. Langford, LL.D. [Quarto Sheet] 1859. One Hundred Copies printed for private distribution by James M'Kie, Kilmar- nock, by the kind permission of the Author. J. A. Langford, born in Birmingham, 1823. Chainmaker, Printer, Poet, Historian, Journalist, Politician, at one time connected with the Birmingham Daily Gazette, and Birmingham Evening News, author of "A Century of Birmingham Life," "Prison Books and their Authors," and a volume of Poems. Received his degree of LL.D. from Tennessee. PHRENOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ROBERT BURNS, from a cast of his Skull moulded at Dumfries, the 31st day of March, 1834, with Remarks by George Combe, author of "A System of Phrenology," "The Constitution of Man," &c. Engraved and Published by W. & A. K. Johnston, Edinburgh, 30th April, 1834. Reprinted January, 1859. [Imperial Octavo.] 1859. Engraved vignette of the Mausoleum erected at Dumfries to the memory of Robert Burns. The drawings of the Skull are ably executed by George Harvey, Esq., S.A. " No Phrenologist can look upon this head, and consider the circumstances in which Burns was placed, without vivid feelings of regret. Burns must have walked the earth with a consciousness of great superiority over his associates in the station in which he was placed, of powers calculated for a far higher sphere than that which he was able to reach, and of passions which he could with difficulty restrain, and which it was fatal to indulge. If he had been placed from infancy in the higher ranks of life, liberally educated, and employed in pursuits corresponding to his powers, the inferior portion of .his nature would have lost part of its energy, while his better qualities would have assumed a decided and permanent superiority. " " Observations on the Skull of Burns " appeared in The Phrenological Journal for June 1834. • George Combe, born in Edinburgh, 21st October, 1788, followed the profession of the law as a writer to the Signet, gained a competence, and retired in 1837 to devote his energies to the progress of Phrenology. At the age of 31 he published "Essays on Phrenology," his first defence of the science. He was then rising into practice in his profession, but unknown in the walks of literature. He began his new life quietly, and at once entered upon a systematic arrangement of the tasks he proposed to perform. Phrenology and education obtained his first thoughts, and to these he devoted his life, lecturing in Scotland, England, America, and Germany. He did not seek leisure in his independence, but the means to do good in a wider sphere than had hitherto been open to him. His writings were numerous, the move important were, "The Constitution of Man considered in relation to external objects," which has gone through about twenty editions, comprising those in America, France, and Germany. "The relation between Science and Religion," "Moral Philosophy," "Life of his brother, Dr. Andrew Combe," &c. His most prominent characteristics were a detestation of all shams, a craving for truth, and a love of justice. Of a delicate constitution, inherited in childhood from the locality where he was brought up, his strict obedience to the laws of health, as laid down in his "Constitution of Man," enabled him to outlive the three-score years and ten. His death took place at the Hydropathic Establishment, Moor Park, Farnham, on the 19th February, 1868. His remains were brought to Edinburgh and buried in the Dean Cemetery, where a simple headstone, with a medallion portrait, marks his grave. ( 198 ) AN ESSAY ON THE CHAEACTEE AND CEEEBEAL DEVELOP- MENT OF EOBEET BUENS, by Eobert Cox. Eeprinted from the Phrenological Journal for September, 1834, with Observations on the Skull of Burns, by the late George Combe, with a Portrait. [Octavo Pamphlet.] Edinburgh: A. Stewart. 1859. " To set forth the true character and depict the numerous phases of a life such as that of Burns, is work for a Philosopher ; but without a correct philosophy- no sage could be successful in it. This is what is attempted in the following pages." Eobert Cox, a nephew of George Combe, born at Gorgie Mill, Edinburgh, 25th January, 1810. Educated for the profession of the law, he resigned its study at twenty-five years of age to devote himself to literature and science. He then accepted the post of Secretary to the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool, but returned to Edinburgh in 1841 to become Editor of The Phrenological Journal in conjunction with his uncle, Dr. Andrew Combe, which continued to the completion of the 20th volume in October, 1847, when Dr. Combe's death made the duties heavier than his time permitted, and there were some parts of the work he could not undertake without his uncle's guidance and advice. Having a comfortable independence, Mr. Cox did not again place himself under the irksome yoke of periodical literature, but was enabled to devote himself to those studies for which he had a special interest, and on two occasions took an active part in matters affecting the public. The first was a contest with the Duke of Athole in securing the right of way through Glen Tilt, the other to induce the Scottish Railway Companies to carry passengers by Sunday mail trains. In 1853 he published " Sabbath Laws and Sabbath Duties," considered in relation to their natural and scriptural grounds, and to the principles of religious liberty ; and in 1865 his exhaustive work entitled, "The Literature of the Sabbath Question," in two volumes, a perfect cyclopaedia of the philosophy and literature of the Sabbath question. He also wrote a number of smaller works on kindred subjects, besides editing new editions of the works of his uncles, Andrew and George Combe. He died suddenly in Edinburgh, 5th February, 1872. THE LIFE OF EOBEET BUENS, mostly by Thomas Carlyle. [18-mo.j New York: Delisser & Proctor. 1859. ELEGAIC VEESES TO THE MEMOEY OF BUENS, &c, by G. A. B. Lee. [Quarto.] London: Virtue. 1859. BURNS CENTENAEY SCEAP BOOK for 25th January, 1859, comprising Newspaper Eeports of Meetings in Scotland, England, Ireland, America, and Australia, with a selection of leading articles from The Times, Weekly Dispatch, Scotsman, Witness, and many local papers. Prize Poems at Festivals, and Poetical Effusions inspired by the Centenary of the Poet's birth. Wood- cut Illustrations from The Illustrated London News, and Pictorial Times. Fac-simile of " The Epistle to a Young Friend," in the Poet's handwriting, all gathered from the original newspapers of the day. [Quarto.] " A Centenary garland, Nothing of my own, but the hand that gathered them." Collected by the Editor of this Bibliography. ( 199 ) WRITINGS OF BURNS, being a Discourse delivered at Banchory on the Buens Centenary, by Francis Adams, LL.D., M.D. [16-mo.] Aberdeen: John Smith. 1859. POEMS, by Charles M. Bain. [12-mo.] Oliver & Boyd. 1859. A tribute to the memory of Burns, and in honour of hia firat Centenary — •' Not with the inglorious dead he rests — The fairest gem in fame's regard ; Embalm' d with love in freemen's breasts — A world's renown his meet reward. And while o'er Boon's enchanted vale The lark shall wake the dewy morn, So long shall Scotia's bosom hail The auspicious hour her Bard was born ! " LOVE, LYRICS, AND LAYS OF WAR AND PEACE, by John Petrie. [12-mo.] London: Rotjtledge, Waenes, & Rotjtledge. 1859. Ode on the Centenary of Burns, dedicated to the ^Earl of Carlisle, dated Aberdeen, October, 1859. REMEMBER ROBERT BURNS, an unsuccessful Poem, regarding which Sir Archibald Alison, Bart, says to the Author : — " Your touching verses on Buens are well worthy of a lasting destiny in print." Signed Robert Kerr, 97 King Street, Kilmarnock, January 25th, 1859. [Quarto Sheet.] 1859. SOUVENIR IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CENTENARY OF ROBERT BURNS. Glasgow : James Mitchell & Co. 1859. BURNS CENTENARY PRIZE SONG. Second Poem for the Kilmarnock Prize Medal, by Hugh Mackenzie. 1859. Mr. Mackenzie has since published a small volume. In March 1877 he wrote lines on the proposed Kilmarnock Burns Statue, and a song on laying the foundation stone of the Kilmarnock Burns Monument, 14th September, 1878 ; tune — " For a' that and a' that." Also, lines on the unveiling of the Burn's Statue, 9th August, 1879. " No mercenary bard his homage pays." BURNS CENTENARY, by Richard Tarbet, Teacher, Darvel. A BURNS CENTENARY POEM, by M. Fisher. (A Lady). Carlisle: 1859. ( 200 ) BURNS : OR THE PLOUGHMAN BARD, a Centenary Poem, by A. B. Todd. [12-mo.] Kilmarnock: James M'Kie. 1860. "One of the Poems sent in competition for the prize offered by the Crystal Palace Company." Preface, dated Well Hill, New Cumnock, 10th January, 1860. See Biographical Note on Poems, Lectures, and Miscellanies, 1876. CENTENARY POEMS, selected from the Competitive Verses written for the Burns Festival, held at the Crystal Palace, January 25th, 1859. [Octavo.] London: H. G. Warren. 1860. Preface and Biographical Notice introductory to the Poems. THE CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY OF ROBERT BURNS, as celebrated by the Burns Club, of the City of New York, Tuesday, January 25th, 1859. Edited by J. Cunningham. [Octavo.] New York: Lang & Laing. 1860. Coloured Lithograph of Burns' Birthplace. Engraved Vignette Portrait of Burns on Title Page. Introductory Poem, " Robert Burns. " Oration by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, delivered at the Cooper Institute on Monday the 24th January, the day previous to Festival. Proceedings of the Centenary festival at the Astor House. Two original songs written for the dinner, " The Birthday of Burns," by Clement D. Newman, and " The King o' Men," by T. C. Latto, were sung during the evening. Tributes of the Poets, includes the Prize Ode delivered at the Crystal Palace, London, January 25th, 1859. "Burns to a Rose brought from near Alloway Kirk in Ayrshire, in the Autumn of 1822," by Fitzgreen Halleck ; " His Birthday," by Oliver Wendell Holmes, written for the Boston Celebration ; "A Tribute, " by John G-. Whittier, delivered at the Boston Centennial. The Baltimore Prize Poem, by Thomas Praser. William Cullen Bryant, poet, took the chair at the Dinner Celebration, born at Cummington, Massachusetts, 3rd November, 1794. Brought up for the bar, he abandoned the profession for a literary life as journalist. Many editions of his poems are published. He died on the 12th June, 1878. END OF THE BURNS CENTENARY PUBLICATIONS. ( 201 ) HOPE'S HAPPY HOME, and other Poems, by Kenneth M'Lachlan, author of " The'Progress of the Sciences," " Scenes of the City by Night," &c. [12-mo.] London: Houlston & Wright. 1859. " Ode to the Memory of Robert Burns," " Robin Burns." The author of these poems is a son of the regiment. His father, an Argyle- shire man, was colour-sergeant of the 79th Cameron Highlanders, served with Sir John Moore at Corunna, and with Wellington in the Peninsular war, and Waterloo. He was only five months old when his parents settled in Glasgow, after the reduction of the army in 1815 or 1818. After being apprenticed to the calico block printing trade, he began writing poetry for the newspapers. A friendly recognition from Mr. Tait of The Edinburgh, Magazine fed the flame, but he was eager to become a student teacher in the Normal School, Glasgow, studying hard for that end, till the commercial crisis of 1842 threw him out of employment, and dispelled his hopes. He then went to London, which is the ' ' City by Night " of his poems. He was living in Paisley at the outbreak of the Crimean War, and the change of fashion in printed plaids was unfortunate for his branch of work. He then accepted a situation as officer on the harbour at Greenock, and left it to begin business as a draper, which he continues to follow. It was by the advice of Patrick Dove, editor of The Glasgow Commonwealth,' that he published a volume of poetry, "The Progress of the Sciences," followed by "Scenes of the City by Night." A second edition of "Hope's Happy Home," and other Poems appeared in 1869 ; and " Beauties of Scotland," and other pieces, in 1873, all of which have been well received by the Press. THE GAMES, A NICHT WI' BURNS, and other Poems, by W. G. Coutts. [Imperial Octavo.] New York : Published by the Author. 1860. Dedicated to the Prince of Wales as a souvenir of his visit to America. " Scotia's maest gifted, wayward bairn ! I'se lay my meed upon your cairn ; Each day I live the mair I learn, My frien' ! my brither ! Ye were a man beyond compairin' Wi' ony ither. " THE VISITOR'S GUIDE TO DUMFRIES AND VICINITY. [18-mo.] Dumfries: Currie & Co. 1860. Burns and the Dumfries Library. Burns' House, Bank Street. Burns' House where he died. Burns' Mausoleum. First edition of the Guide Book edited by William M'Dowall, author of "History of Dumfries," and editor of The Dumfries & Galloway Standard. See Biographical Note, " History of Dumfries," 1867. CYCLOPAEDIA OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, a History, Critical and Biographical, of British Authors, from the earliest to the present time. Edited by Robert Chambers. In Two volumes. [Imperial Octavo.] London & Edinburgh : William & Robert Chambers. 1860. Volume second — Biographical Sketch of Robert Burns, Woodcut Portrait, and "View of Burns' Birthplace," "Ellisland," "The Banks o' Doon, and Monument," "Lincluden Abbey," "Mausoleum, Dumfries." The Sketch written by Robert Carruthers, editor and proprietor of T/ie Inverness Courier. 2A. ( 202 ) DORIC LA.YS, being snatches of Song and Ballad, by John Crawford. Second Series. [Square 16-mo.] " Let me but list the melodies 0' some o' Scotia's sangs, And I will a' forget my waes, Will a' forgie my wrangs." Imlach. Edinburgh: Macpherson & Syme. 1860. "The Gatherin' o' the Bards." Burns Centenary. Account of a meeting of local Poets, and friends in his own house at Alloa, on the 25th January, 1859, with eight poems written for the occasion. John Crawford, born 31st August, 1816, in the same room at Greenock where Burns' "Highland Mary," his mother's cousin, died. He was early in life obliged to seek a living as a house painter, and came to Alloa in his eighteenth year. In 1850 he published the first series of "Doric Lays," which gained him some celebrity. Lord Jeffrey, in acknowledging a presenta- tion copy, assured him how_ much pleased he was with his verses ; and Miss Mitford, in one of her last letters, writing of the " Doric Lays," says : — " This is the true thing — a flower springing from the soil, not merely cut and stuck into the earth." The social element of his character made inroads upon his constitution as he advanced in life, and his strong frame gave way to the sad effects of over indulgence. During temporary derangement he committed suicide on the 13th December, 1873, in his 57th year. He left behind him a mass of manuscript relating to local records, intending to publish a History of Alloa. These have since been compiled into " Memorials of the town and Parish of Alloa," 1874, with a sketch of his life, a portrait, and a selection of his songs. EVENINGS WITH THE POETS, and Sketches of their favourite Scenes, by the Author of " Success in Life," " Memorials of Early Genius," &c. [12-mo.] " The Poet's or Historian's page, by one Made vocal for the amusement of the rest, Beguile the night, and set a keener edge On female industry ; the threaded steel Flies swiftly, and unfelt the task proceeds." Cowpbr. London: T. Nelson & Sons. 1860. Last evening. Modern Poets — Scott, Wordsworth, Burns. Coloured Illustra- tion of the Burns Monument on the Banks o' Doon. Poems selected — " To a Mountain Daisy," " Man was made to Mourn," " The Cotter's Saturday Night," " To Mary in Heaven," " Of a' the airts the wind can blaw." A COLLECTION OF FAC-SIMILE AUTOGRAPHS from the Originals in the possession of J. Ellett Brogden, of Lincoln. [Octavo.] Lincoln: J. E. Brogden. 1861. Pac-simile Autograph of Robert Burns. Lines to Mr. Syme, with a present of a dozen of porter — " had the malt thy strength of mind, Or Hops the flavour of thy wit ; 'Twere drink for first of human kind, A gift that e'en for Syme were fit." Jerusalem Tavern, Monday evening. ( 203 ) INGLESIDE LILTS, and other Poems, by Archibald M'Kay, author of " The History of Kilmarnock," &c. [12-mo.] " Song sweetens toil, however rude the sound." Kilmarnock : Archibald M'Kay. 1861. Song, " Robin the Ploughman," written for the Kilmarnock Burns Club, 25th January, 1856. "Burns Centenary Song," set to music by James Armour, Esq. , and sung by him at the Burns Centenary Dinner in the George Inn Assembly Booms, Kilmarnock, January 25th, 1859. Song, ' ' Sandy Patrick's Barley Bree," the public house where Burns used to meet his Kilmarnock friends. " Burns Centenary Poem," for which the gold medal was awarded at Kilmarnock on the 25th January, 1859. " Oh ! many a glorious name is ours, And many a thrilling bard we claim, Whose garlands of poetic flowers Are woven with our country's fame." For Biographical Note on Archibald M'Kay, see " History of Kilmarnock," 1848. THE GENIUS AND CHARACTER OF ROBERT BURNS, an Essay and Criticism on his Life and Writings, with Quotations from the best Passages, by John Wilson, late Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. [12-mo.] " Nevertheless we are far from thinking that the problem of Burns' Biography has yet been adequately solved. We do not allude so much to deficiency of facts or documents, though of these we are still every day receiving some fresh accession, as to the limited and imperfect application of them to the great end of biography. Our notions upon this subject may perhaps appear extravagant, but if an individual is really of consequence enough to have his life and character recorded for public remembrance, we have always been of opinion that the public ought to be made acquainted with all the inward springs and relations of his character. How did the world and man's life, from his particular position, represent themselves to his mind ? How did co-existing circumstances modify him from without. How did he modify these from within ? With what endeavours and what efficiency rule over them ? With what resistance and what suffering sink under them ? In one word, what and how produced was the effect of society on him ? What and how produced was his. effect on society ? He who should answer these questions in regard to any individual would, as we believe, furnish a model of perfec- tion in Biography." T. Carlyle. New York: William Gowans. 1861. POEMS AND SONGS, with Lectures on the Genius and Works of Burns, and the Rev. George Gilfillan, and Letter on Sir John Franklin and the Arctic Regions, by Peter Livingston, Dundee. Tenth Edition. [Octavo.] — "A wish — I mind its power, A wish that to my latest hour, Shall strongly heave my breast ; That I, for poor auld Scotland's sake, Some useful plan or book could make, Or sing a sang at least." Dundee : J. Pellow. 1862. Lecture on Robert Burns. ( 204 ) THE SONGS OF SCOTLAND PEIOR TO BURNS, with the Tunes, Edited by Robert Chambers. [12-mo.] Edinburgh & London: W. & R. Chambers. 1862. Vignette. "It remained for Robert Burns to arise and purge away what dross remained in the National Song. At the time of his appearance in Edinburgh (1787) a worthy tradesman named Johnson, who practised a style of music engraving by punch or stamp marking, had commenced a collec- tion of the national songs and airs under the title of the Scots Musical Museum. The project caught the fancy of Burns, and he threw himself into it with characteristic ardour. He contributed songs of his own, he gathered others hitherto inedited. He furnished, purified, and improved versions of many -homely ditties. He noted down many airs also hitherto unknown to paper, and induced others to assist him, at the same time, a respectable musician, Mr. Stephen Clark, adjusted the airs and filled them with accompaniments. The final result was that Johnson's Musical Museum became all but an exhaustive collection of the Scotch Songs and their melodies, the entire number comprehended being six hundred, whereof a hundred and seventy -nine were furnished by Burns." — Introduction. FIFTY CELEBRATED MEN, their Lives and Trials, and the deeds that made them famous, illustrated with numerous Wood Engravings. [12-mo.] London: Ward, Lock, & Tyler. 1862. Chapter 10, self made men, Robert Burns. " Look yonder, for example, at that young Scotsman leaning on his plough, and gazing tenderly on a field flower. What is the story of that man's life. It is Robert Burns, ploughman and poet, at once a guiding star and a warning light." — Introduction. TALES AND SKETCHES, by Hugh Miller. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: A. & C. Black. 1863. " Recollections of Burns," in seven chapters. Hugh Miller, a self-taught man of science and genius, born at Cromarty, 10th October, 1802. Fifteen years of his life passed as a stone mason, during which time his thoughts were among the rocks, and geology became his absorbing study. His earliest work, ' ' Poems written in the leisure hours of a Journeyman Mason," appeared in 1829. His appointment for six years as bank accountant gave him more opportunity for his favourite pursuits. In 1834, " Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland ; or, the Traditional History of Cromarty," a work remarkable for the variety of its traditionable lore, spread his name and repute, and as he took an active interest in the ecclesiastical controversies of the time, he was selected in 1840 to edit The Witness, a twice-a-week paper, the organ of the non-intrusionists. During the remaining years of his life, besides contributing largely to his paper, he wrote, "The Old Redsandstone, " "First Impressions of England," "Footprints of the Creator," "My Schools and Schoolmasters," "The Testimony of the Rocks," and two posthumous works have since appeared. He had overtaxed his brain, and for some time suffered from visions and delusions, with acute physical pain. In a moment of disordered reason, awaking from a hideous dream, he shot himself, on the 24th December, 1856, a sad and mournful termination to a life of noble exertion and high hopes. His imaginary recollections of Burns, and other writings, were collected and published by his widow as "Tales and Sketches," leading articles, &c, among which is one of "The Burns Festival," which appeared in The Witness, in August, 1844. ( 205 ) A TOUE IN TARTAN-LAND, by Cuthbert Bede, author of " Glencreggan ; or a Highland Home in Cantire," &c. [Octavo.] London : Richard Bentley. 1863. Chapters 11, 12, 13. The West "Church, Greenock. Grave of Bunas' "Highland Mary." The Monument and its history. Incorrect and scanty information concerning Burns and his Highland Mary. Inquiry into the story. Highland Mary's birth, parentage, and early years. Not a dairymaid as generally supposed — nursemaid in the family of Mr. Hamilton of Mauch- line. Her intimacy with Burns. His worldly position and difficulties. His Poems. Their last interview. Their parting gift of Bibles. Mary proceeds to Campbeltown. Burns' Poems in print. Highland Mary comes to Greenock. Her relations there. The brothering feast. Her illness and death. Superstition of her friends. The lair in Greenock Churchyard. What Bubns was doing at this time. He receives the news of her death. The other side of the question. The naked.truth. Ugly facts versus pretty poetry. The Ayrshire Don Giovanni. An amatory four in hand. Jean Armour's twins. Burns anti-dates his attachment to Highland Mary. His probable reasons for so doing. His Biographers gulled thereby. The flaws of genius. Splendid gifts and vicious living. Characters of Burns and Highland Mary. " To me, his ' attachment ' to Highland Mary seems one of the greatest scandals in his life." Cuthbert Bede is the pseudonym of the Be v. Edward Bradley, born at Kidderminster in 1827. • Educated at Durham University, ordained 1850, appointed incumbent of Bobbington, Staffordshire, in 1857, and Rector of Denton, Hunts, in 1859. Author of "Verdant Green," "The Curate of Cranston," and other works in prose and verse. A contributor to Punch, Illustrated London News, and other periodicals. OUR OLD HOME, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In Two volumes. [Octavo.] London: Smith, Elder, & Co. 1863. "Some of the haunts of Burns. Volume 2nd, pp." 45 to 78. Visits to Dumfries, Mauchline, Ayr, Burns' Monument, and Alloway Kirk." " Siding with Burns, as we needs must, in his plea against the world, let us try to do the world a little justice too. It is far easier to know and honour a Poet when his fame has taken shape in spotlessness of marble, than when the actual man comes staggering before you, besmeared with the sordid stains of his daily life. For my part, I chiefly wonder that his recognition dawned so brightly while he was still living. There must have been some- thing very grand in his immediate presence. Some strangely impressive characteristic in his natural behaviour to have caused him to seem like a demigod so soon." Nathaniel Hawthorne, born in Salem, Massachusetts, July 4th, 1804, educated at Bowden College, an early contributor to American periodicals. In 1837 appeared his first series of sketches, entitled, " Twice told Tales," and in 1843 "Mosses from an old Manse." A number of children's books also proceeded from his pen. As a writer of romance, he is still more noted in literary history. "The Scarlet Letter," 1850 ; "The House with the Seven Gables," 1851 ; and " The Blithedale Romance," 1852, founded on the story of the Socialist experiment at Brook farm, which, like previous attempts, proved a failure. He was for some time American Consul at Liverpool, a position not at all congenial to his way of life. He soon returned to his peaceful retreat at Concord, Massachusetts, which was far better suited to his peculiar temperament, and there passed the remainder of his days. He died on the 19th May, 1864, and lies buried in the Cemetery at Sleepy Hollow. ( 206 ) GLASGOW ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY. Meeting to celebrate the Anniversary of the Birthday of Burns, at the Bedford Hotel, on the 26th January, 1863. William Wilson, Esq., in the chair; William Burns, Esq., croupier. The Chairman's Speech in proposing the memory of Burns, and Rhyming Epistle from David Wingate, the Collier Poet, to Councillor Wilson, Glasgow, dated February 23rd, 1863. Privately printed. [Quarto Pamphlet.] THE SCOTTISH NATION : or the Surnames, Families, Literature, Honours, and Biographical History of the people of Scotland, by William Anderson, author of " The Life," and editor of " The Works of Lord Byron," &c. Three volumes. [Imperial Octavo.] Edinburgh : A. Fullarton & Co. 1863. Portrait of Burns by Nasmyth, engraved by Holl. Life of Robert Bukns, and notice of the Poet's eldest son, Robert. PHRENOLOGICAL CHARACTER OF RORERT BURNS, given by L. N. Fowler, Practical Phrenologist, at the Mechanics' Hall, Dumfries, 25th January, 1864. Not printed. On this occasion a cast from the skull of Burns was presented to him by James Fraser, who took the same at the exhumation in 1834, on the death of the Poet's widow. Mr. Fowler said : — " He placed so high a value upon it, that he would have been compensated for coming to Dumfries, if it had only been to obtain the bust. " Professor Lorenzo N. Fowler was born in one of the central counties of the state of New York.- His father was a strict temperance man, and his son followed his example from boyhood, helping to form the first Teetotal Temperance Society in America, and commencetl lecturing on temperance when only twenty years of age at Natchez, Mississippi. He then laid the foundation of his subsequent unceasing labours in the cause of humanity and progress, which has given him a world wide reputation. In 1834 he began as a Lecturer on Physiology and the Laws of Life, health and improvement, and Phrenology, teaching men how to use the different faculties of the mind according to their normal action. He lectured on Mental Science in the United States, Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. In 1860 he crossed the Atlantic, and for 13 years visited all the principal towns in England, Scotland, and Ireland, lecturing five nights a week for ten months in the year, without being obliged to give up an engagment on account of health, fie also visited the Continent, Asia, Egypt and Palestine. In his life-long labours and travels he was ably assisted and stimulated by his devoted and gifted wife, Mrs. Lydia F. Fowler, M.D., one of the most remarkable women of her time, who died 26th January, 1879. For some years past the family have taken up a permanent residence in London. FOURTEEN DAYS IN SCOTLAND, by Edwin Waugh, author of " Sketches of Lancashire Life and Localities," " Lancashire Poems," &c. [12-mo.] Manchester: Abel Heywood. 1864. Ayr— Burns' Birthplace, Kirk Alloway, &c. Tarbolton, Mauchline, and Kilmarnock. Edwin Waugh, born at Rochdale, 29th January, 1817. Apprenticed to a book- seller and printer, and for ten years after his apprenticeship continued in that capacity. He was then appointed Secretary to the Lancashire School Association for promoting Secular Education, which he held for five years. Since then he has devoted himself to literature, has written "Poems and Lancashire Songs," &c. ( 207 ) REMINISCENCES OF « AULD AYR." [Octavo.] " Low, in a sandy valley spread, An ancient borough rear'd her head. " The Vision. Edinburgh : James Stillie. 1864. Burns' Cottage. Miller Goudie, with woodcut of the Cottage, and Auld Brig o' Doon. , " For forty years it was his lot To share the Poet's humble cot ; And, sometimes laughin', sometimes sobbin', Told his last interview wi' Robin. " Miller Goudie was tenant of the Burns Cottage at Alloway Kirk for forty years, and died on 1st July, 1842, aged 84. This work was written by James Paterson, author of " The Contemporaries of Burns, and the more recent Poets of Ayrshire, " and for some years editor of The Ayr Observer. See Note on that Work, 1840. HISTORICAL MEMOIR OF THE FAMILY OF EGLINTON AND WINTON, together with relative Notes and Illustrations, by- John Fullarton, Esq., editor of Sir R. Maitland's "House of Seyton," and various other Works, printed for the Maitland Club. [Octavo.] Ardrossan : Arthur Guthrie. 1864. Lord Eglinton's Speech as Chairman of the Banquet to the sons of Burns, at the Festival on the Banks o' Doon, 1844. Notice of Colonel Hugh Mont- gomerie of Coilsfield, 12th Earl, the patron of Burns, see " Sodger Hugh, my watchman stented," who died 15th December, 1819, aged 80 years. Archibald William, 13th Earl, Chairman at the Festival, died suddenly at St. Andrew's 4th October, 1861, aged 49. LOCHMABEN FIVE HUNDRED YEARS AGO; or Selections, Historical and Antiquarian, from Papers collected by the late John Parker, principal Extractor of the Court of Session, by the Rev. William Graham, Trinity, Edinburgh. [12-mo.] Edinburgh : William P. Nimmo. 1865. Page 144, and Appendix 198. Notices of Jeanie Jaffray, daughter of the Rev. Andrew Jaffray, minister of Lochmaben, the heroine of Burns' Songs, " The Blue Eyed Lassie," and " When first I saw my Jeanie's face."' She married Mr. Renwick, and removed to Liverpool, but ultimately settled in New York, where she died in October, 1851, at the venerable age of seventy-seven years. A brief memoir of her life was. written by Mrs. Balmanno, and is included in a volume entitled, "Pen and Pencil," New York, 1858. She is referred to in " The Life and Writings of Washington Irving." All through life she cherished a strong deep love for Scotland. Writing to her neiee in 1848, she says : — " Dear Lochmaben ! I remember where the very stones and stumps stood when I left it, and am often, in spirit, by the graves of my beloved parents and yours." The song, "When first I saw my Jeanie's face," was only made known, with her permission, through a relative who attended a Burns Anniversary at New York in 1846. SCOTTISH FREEMASON'S MAGAZINE, Registered for Transmis- sion Abroad. No. 37, volume 4, January 1st, 1866. [Quarto.] Edinburgh: H. W. Finlay. 1866. The Masonic Poets of Scotland. No. 1, Robert Burns, by the Rev, Andrew R. Bonar, minister of the first charge of Canongate, Edinburgh. ( 208 ) BIBLIOTHECA BURNSIANA. Life and Works of Bukns, Title Pages and Imprints of the various editions in the private Library of James M'Kie, Kilmarnock, prior to date 1866. [Octavo.] " Nature's own beloved bard." Coleridge. " He-was the Chief of Bards that swell The heart with songs of social flame, And high delicious revelry." Campbell. " Glory without end, Scattered the clouds away, and on that name attend The tears and praises of all time." Byron. . Kilmarnock : James M'Kie. 1866. Presented by the Publisher to each Subscriber for the Fac-simile reprint of the first Kilmarnock Edition of Burns, 1786. A CENTURY OF SONNETS. Lines on the Burns Commemoration of 1859. The Funeral of Canning, and other Verses, by Jacob Jones, author of " Rural Sonnets," " Ignez De Castro," " The Anglo Polish Harp," &c. [Octavo.] London: Alfred W. Bennett. 1866. "Lines to commemorate the Hundredth Anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. These 200 lines were written to compete for the Prize offered by the Directors of the Crystal Palace Company, for the best poem which should be composed for the occasion of the Burns Centenary. They were, subsequently, inserted in The Oxford Chronicle for July 2nd, 1859." The Preface is dated the Library, Inner Temple, February 12th, 1866. A VOLUME OF VERSES, Serious, Humorous, and Satirical, by Will. Buchanan, B.A., Editor of The Ayr Observer. [Octavo.] Edinburgh: John Menzies. 1866. "Robert Burns," a Centenary Ode, 1859. William Buchanan, born at Paisley, about 1821. Educated at the Grammar School there, and Glasgow College, where he took the first prize for Poetry in the Logic Class, became a licentiate of the Church of Scotland about 1843 or 1844. He was assistant at Kilbirnie, then presented to Kilmaurs, of which parish he was minister for some years, afterwards became editor of The Ayr Observer, which he conducted with such vigour and ability that the proprietors of The Edinburgh Oourant wished to secure his services as editor of that paper. He died at Ayr shortly after this volume of verses was published. POEMS AND SONGS, by John Inglis. [12-mo.] Edinburgh : Printed for the Author by Ballantyne, Roberts, & Co. * 1866. Lines to the memory of Burns. Reply to Burns' Detractors. ( 209 ) HISTORY OF THE BURGH OF DUMFRIES, with Notices of Nithsdale, Annandale, and the Western Border, by William M'Dowall, author of "The Man of the Woods," and other Poems, " The Visitor's Guide to Dumfries," &c. [Octavo.] Ediribwgh: Adam & Charles Black. 1867. Chapters 49 and 50. Account of Burns in Dumfries from 1791 to his death in 1796. Localities associated. with his name, notices of friends aDd acquain- tances, death and funeral. William M'Dowall, born at Maxwelltown, Kirkcudbrightshire, 21st July, 1815, became editor of The Dumfries & Galloway Standard, in 1846, which situation he still retains. The preceding year he gave to the press, " The Man of the Woods," and other Poems, "Visitor's Guide to Dumfries," 1860, second edition, 1871, and a second edition of "History of the Burgh of Dumfries,'-' enlarged in 1873 ; "Burns in Dumfriesshire," " A Sketch of the Poet's Life," 1870 ; " Memorials of the Old Parish Churchyard of Dumfries," 1876. At a bazaar held in Dumfries, September, 1880, to promote the movement for the erection of a Statue to the Poet, an exhibition of relies on an unprecedented scale was collected by Mr. M'Dowall, as secretary, a catalogue of which he published. A WEEK IN AYRSHIRE, being Notes of Visits to the Homes and Haunts of Burns, to certain Baronial Residences and Country Churchyards, and to the Graves and Battlefields of the Coven- anters, a Lecture read before the members of the Warrington Mechanics' Institution, by J. Gordon M'Minnies. For private circulation. [Octavo Pamphlet.] ■Liverpool: Printed by Thomas Brakell. 1867. John Gordon M'Minnies, M.P., Hope House, Warrington, Magistrate for the Borough, and formerly Alderman, senior partner in the old established firm of Messrs William Bashall & Co., cotton manufacturers, Farington, near Preston, elected Member of Parliament for Warrington at the general election in 1880. LAST HOMES OF DEPARTED GENIUS, with Biographical Sketches of Poets, Painters, and Players, by T. P. Grinsted, with Illustrations. [12-mo.] " Emigravit is the inscription on the tombstone where he lies ; Dead he is not, but departed, for the Artist never dies. " Longfellow. London : George Routledge & Sons. 1867. Illustration of the Burns Mausoleum, Dumfries, and Sketch of the Poet's Life. A reprint of the 1859 edition with slightly altered title page. TO A ROSE, plucked from Alloway Kirkyard, and presented to me by T. S. H., October 22nd, 1867, A. W. B. [Privately printed Pamphlet.] Kead by the Author at the Annual Dinner of the Saint Andrew's Society, Glasgow, November 30th, 1867. 2B ( -210 ) NEWCASTLE AND TYNE-SIDE BURNS CLUB. Full Report of the celebration of Burns' 108th Anniversary in Newcastle- upon-Tyne, January 25th, 1867. Reported and Edited by W. S. Cameron and Wm. Fergusson. [Octavo.] Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Daily Journal Office. 1867. Prize Poem, by James M'Kendriok, the successful competitor for the Gold Medal given by the Club for the best Poem on Burns. Poem by William Lawson, Poet to the Club. Appendix contains Poems written for the occason by D. Macpherson, Piper to the Club, Adam Carse, William Fergusson, and Thomas Armstrong, Hexham. The Newcastle and Tyne-Side Burns Club was founded in 1866, meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday in each month, the proceedings consisting of Lectures, Debates, Readings, Recitations, and Songs. The Club seeks to preserve the customs, the language, and the festivities of Scotland. TITLE PAGES (AND IMPRINTS) OF THE BOOKS in the Private Library of James M'Kie, Kilmarnock. [Octavo.] ' Books, dear books, Have been, and are, my comforts, mom and night, Adversity, prosperity, at home, Abroad, health, sickness — good or ill report, The same firm friends, the same refreshment rich, And source of consolation. " Dr. Dobd. ' ' Books are strange things, and a small drop of ink Falling like dew, upon a thought, producea That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. " Byron. " Is'e hae books tho' I should sell my kye. " Ramsay. Kilmarnock: James M'Kie. 1867. Photograph Portrait of James M'Kie. This Catalogue contains Title Pages and Imprints of all Books or Pamphlets printed and published in Ayrshire, with the Bibliotheca Burnsiana as a Supplement. Fifty Copies printed for presentation to purchasers of the Fifty Large Paper Copies of the three volumes, published in lSG^uniform with the fac-simile reprint, to complete the edition of Burns' Poetical Works. SCOTLAND : HER SONGS AND SCENERY, as sung by her Bards, and seen in the Camera. [Crown Octavo.] " Wer den Dichter wird verstehen, Muss in Dichter's Lande gehen." GbTHE. London ■. A. W. Bennett. 1868. Illustrations, printed by Russell Sedgfield, Norbiton, taken by S. Thomson. "Burns' Cottage," "Banks o' Boon," "Falls of Moness, Aberfeldy," ' ' Alloway Kirk, " and ' ' Burns' Monument. " Thirty-seven Poems and Songs of Robert Burns. ONE HUNDRED SONGS OF SCOTLAND. Music and Words. [Royal Octavo.] Boston: Oliver Ditson. 1868. One third of the collection — Songs by Burns. Portrait of Burns on Cover, engraved on wood, around which are characteristic groups suggested by his most popular songs. ( 211 ) NEWCASTLE AND TYNE-SIDE BURNS CLUB. The Speeches delivered at the Anniversary Dinner, and Seven Original Poems on Scottish Scenery, with an Account of the Presentation of the Prizes to the successful competitors, edited by William Fergusson. [Octavo.] Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Printed by J. M. Cakr. 1868. The Gold Medal for the best Poem on Scottish Scenery was awarded to William Fergusson, Northern Daily Express ; the 2nd prize, Silver Medal, to Thomas Thomson. Appendix contains, "Poems on Scottish Scenery," by William Lawson, Robert Fisher, Joseph Sherman, Donald Macpherson, and Miss Louise S. Anderson, eldest daughter of Professor Anderson, " The Wizard of the North," who asked the Committee to give her poem a place in the report. „TITLE PAGES AND IMPRINTS of Seventy-one different Editions of Burns' Works that have been published in America from 1788 to 1868, compiled by Mr. William Gowans, Bookseller, New- York, and presented by him to James M'Kie, Bookseller, Kil- marnock. [Manuscript in Large Octavo.] 1868. See Prefatory Notice of William Gowans. A MANUAL, containing a Discourse against the Christian Com- memoration of the Birthday of Robert Burns, delivered by the Rev. Fergus Ferguson, Dalkeith ; together with a Report of Burns' Anniversary, held in Jedburgh, 25th January, 1869. [12-mo. Pamphlet.] Jedburgh: Walter Easton. 1869. The Sermon extracted from a report in The Scotsman, 1st February, 1869. In a leading article the Editor writes : — " The discourse, if not edifying, is cer- tainly amusing, and for this quality it may, with all safety, be most strongly recommended. " Articles from The Scotsman, Evening Courant, and Dundee Advertiser. SHOULD CHRISTIANS COMMEMORATE THE BIRTHDAY OF ROBERT BURNS 1 A Discourse, by the Rev. Fergus Ferguson, Dalkeith. [12-mo.] Edinburgh: Andrew Elliot. 1869. This discourse was delivered in the East United Presbyterian Church, Dalkeith, on Sabbath, 31st January. This is an authorised edition. "Anew form of idolatry seems about to arise in our midst — the worship of certain men of genius. In its higher form it is the worship of mere intellect, whether accompanied with moral worth or no. In the instance to which we are about to refer, it is deification or adoration of genius, dissociated from Christian principle ; and in some of its lower forms, it passes into a glorifica- tion of debauchery." THE WALLACE SHRINE, and other Poems, by Colin Rae Brown, author of "The Dawn of Love," &c. [12-mo.] " Nothing on earth remains but fame." Edinburgh : John Menzies & Co. 1869. Poem, ' ' Robert Burns. " The Centenary Poem revised. Biographical Note on the Author, Scottish Annual, 1859. ( 212 ) PHOTO-LITHOGRAPH FACSIMILES. No. I, "Tarn O' Shanter," a Tale, and "Lament of Mary Queen of Scots," by Eobekt Burns. [Folio.] ' ' Ae spring brought off her master hale, But left behind her ain gray tail : The carlin claught her by the rump, And left poor Maggie scarce a stump." Photo-Lithographed by W. Griggs, with an introductory note by H. R. Sharman, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. London: E. W. Allen. 1869. " These Photo-Lithographic fac-similes have been re-produced from the original MSS. in the possession of Ponsonby A. Moore, Esq., of Kensington, by Mr. William Griggs, of Peckham." NEWCASTLE AND TYNE-SIDE BURNS CLUB. The Speeches delivered at the Anniversary Dinner, and Eight Original Poems on Scotland, along with an Original Ode on Robert Burns, edited by William Fergusson. [Octavo.] Newcastle-on-Tym : Courant Office. 1869. The Gold Medal Prize for the best Poem on Scotland was awarded by the adjudicators, James Ballantine, Edinburgh, and Henry Inglis, of Torsonce, to Daniel Macpherson ; and a second prize, Silver Medal, to William Eergusson. Appendix contains, Poems on Scotland by William Cross, William Lawson, Donald Macpherson, Thomas Thomson, Thomas Armstrong, Joseph Shennan. The Ode is from the pen of Eta Mawr, the gifted authoress of "Far and Near." POETA NASCITUR. ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF ROBERT BURNS, by Eta Mawr, author of " Far and Near ; or, Transla- tions and Originals." Reprinted from the Durham County Advertiser, of Friday, February 12th, 1869. [16-mo.] Durham : Advertiser Office. 1869. The Ode was recited at the Anniversary Dinner of the Burns Club, Newcastle- on-Tyne. A COLLECTION OF POEMS AND SONGS, by the late Mr. James Stirrat, Post Master, Dairy. [12-mo.] ' ' Hech man ! right fain and proud am I To think the Parish o' Dairy Can boast a bard whose native lays, Even Burns, were he alive might praise." Beith : John Smith & Son. 1869. Verses recited at the Anniversary of Burns, Dairy, 1827. Song for the same Anniversary. Verses recited at Burns Anniversary, Dairy, 1828. Song for the same Anniversary. Song, written for Burns Anniversary Dairy, in 1829, and 1830. James Stirrat, born at Dairy, Ayrshire, 28th March, 1781, educated at the Parish School, early showed an inclination to cultivate the muse, when seventeen years of age he composed several pieces of a local and personal character. He has written songs to several popular Scottish Melodies. One of the most enthusiastic admirers of the Ayrshire Poet, whose praise he celebrated at the Dairy Burns Anniversaries. He died 19th March, 1843. ( 21-3 ) TO THE MEMOEY OF BURNS, by James Macfarlan. From The Scottish Minstrel. The Songs of Scotland subsequent to Burns, with memoirs of the Poets, by the Rev. Charles Rogers, LL.D., F.S.A., Scot. [Imperial Octavo.] Edinburgh: William P. Nimmo. 1870. In the memoir appended to selected poems the Editor writes : — " James Macfar- lan was one of the most gifted of modern Scottish Poets, born in Kirk Street, Calton, Glasgow, 9th April, 1832. In 1853 he first became known for his -poems in The Glasgow Citizen; published a small volume in 1854, which gained him preferment as Secretary to the Athenaeum, but a reckless course of life and unsteady habits soon lost him the situation. He then got a place on the staff of The Daily Bulletin, but his aberrations were incessant, and he was turned adrift. In 1855 appeared his " City Songs," dedicated to the Earl of Carlisle, then his "Lyrics of Life," and "The Wanderer of the West. " These he personally sold in Glasgow and other towns. His intem- perate habits continued through life, yet in the pot house, amid the fumes of tobacco, and the coarse rude talk of drunkards and desperadoes, he could write verses with chalk or pencil on the backs of letters, or margins of newspapers, such as no Scottish bard need blush to own. His Ode to the memory of Burns is a remarkable effort of genius. At noon on the 25th January, 1859, he stumbled into a newspaper office in Glasgow seeking employment. The kind hearted employer handed him five shillings, request- ing him to compose an Ode to be read the same" evening at one of the city banquets. Before the appointed time Macfarlan sent the chairman of the meeting this celebrated tribute of the centenary, beginning : — ' ' In lonely hut and lordly hall a mighty voice is heard, And 'neath its wild bewitching spell the honest brows are bared ; . From Scotland's hills and twilight glens, to far Columbian floods, It stirs the city's streets of toil, and wakes its solitudes : It speaks no triumph reap'd with swords, it brings no conquering cry Of buried honours, battle crown'd, and veil'd with victory ; But hearts leap loving to its note, and kindling bosoms glow, To hail the Poet born to fame, a hundred years ago." He sinned much, suffered much, deeply repented his misspent life, and died 5th November, 1862, in his 31st year. A collected edition of his Poems with Life, by Colin Rae Brown, will shortly be published by James M 'Kie, Kilmarnock, for the Glasgow St. Andrew's Society. THE LOVE POEMS OF ALL NATIONS, compiled by Joseph Kaines, F.A.S.L. [12-mo.] London: Basil Montagu Pickering. 1870. Two selected from Burns, headed, "Death of the Loved One," "Highland Mary," and " Last Farewell of Love," " Ae fond kiss and then we sever." " Here is a book of tender thoughts and images, of fond solicitudes, of tumultu- ous and ecstatic joys." BURNS IN DUMFRIESSHIRE, a Sketch of the last eight years of the Poet's Life, by William M'Dowall, author of "History of the Burgh of Dumfries," " The Visitor's Guide to Dumfries," &c. [Crown Octavo.] Edinburgh : Adam & Charles Black. 1870. Portrait of Burns. In his " History of Dumfries " two chapters are devoted to the life of Burns when residing in that ancient burgh. These are re-produced in this separate form, revised and considerably enlarged, and a new chapter written, respecting the Poet's sojourn in Ellisland, and an appendix with a list of Burns' relics in Dumfries and district. Notice of the Author, " History of Dumfries," 1867. ( 214 ) LIFE STUDIES OF CHARACTER, by John Kelso Hunter, Artist, author of the " Retrospect of an Artist's Life," " Memorials of West Country Men," and " Mariners of the Past Half Century." [Octavo.] London: Simpkin, Marshall, & Co. 1870. His recollections ranged back to the period immediately following Burns, and lie has preserved in this volume, besides episodes of the Poet's heroes, much unwritten lore connected with his life in Ayrshire. "The true version of Death and Dr. Hornbook," "Sketch of the Rev. Dr. MacKinlay, the Hero of the Ordination," and other Burns Celebrities, are among his Life Studies of Character. John Kelso Hunter, Shoemaker, and Portrait Painter, born in a cottage at G-illhead, Dundonald, 15th December, 1802, where he was apprenticed to shoemaking. He then removed to Kilmarnock, where he resided many years, and began his favourite pursuit as an artist, working alternately at the cobbler's stool and the easel. He lived through a long life at Paisley, Glas- gow, and Gourock, and brought up a large family on very straitened means, besides doing many generous acts to help the distressed. He was known to newspaper readers as "Tammas Turnip," and has left traits of Scottish life which have, besides their humour, much historical interest. In 1868 he published "The Retrospect of an Artist's Life," being memorials of West Country life and manners of the past half Century, and an account of his own struggles. "Life Studies of Character," in 1870. He died at Pollockshields, Glasgow, on the 3rd February, 1873, in the 71st year of his age. THE QUIVER, Saturday, February 19th, 1870. [Royal Octavo.] London: Cassell, Fetter & Galpin. 1870. St. Michael's Churchyard, Dumfries, the grave of Robert Burns. Woodcut illustration of the Mausoleum of Burns. ' ' Many who saw the poet's robes soiled with earthly stains, now feel that the baptism of death has purified his garments. The Ayrshire Ploughman was not faultless, but over his grave, in St. Michael's Churchyard a whole nation has uttered its verdict." THE POETICAL WORKS OF JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, Complete Edition. [Square 16-mo.] Boston: Fields, Osgood & Co. 1870. Burns : on receiving a sprig of heather in blossom. Lines read at the Boston Celebration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. 25th, 1st Month, 1859. J. G. Whitter, American Poet, born near Haverhill, Massachusetts, 17th December, 1807. He was eighteen years of age before he devoted himself seriously to the work of his education, after four years study, two of which were at a Friend's College, he went to Boston in 1829 to edit The American Manufacturer, and in 1830 became editor of The New England Weekly Review, published at Hartford, Connecticut, but in 1832 he returned to Haverhill to edit The Haverhill Gazette, and to work upon his farm ; and was twice the representative of Haverhill in the General Assembly or Senate of the State. In 1836 he became one of the Secretaries of the American Anti- Slavery Society, and edited The Pennsylvania Freeman a vigourous anti-slavery paper. In 1840 he settled at Amesbury, where he has since lived. His first publication "Legends of New England," in prose and verse appeared in 1831, and has been followed by a succession of Poems, Songs, and Ballads, about twenty different volumes. ( 215 ) NEWCASTLE AND TYNE-SIDE BURNS CLUB. Full account of the proceedings at the Anniversary Dinner, with Twelve Original Poems, edited by "William Fergusson. [Octavo.] . Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Courant Office. 1870. The Gold Medal was awarded by the adjudicator, James Hedderwiek, of Glasgow, to James Milne, and the Silver Medal to Thomas Thomson. Poems in competition, " The Auld Kirkyard, " by P. W. Duff; "Love," by Joseph Shennan ; "To my Native Flowers," by Donald Macpherson ; "To Teetotalers," by William Lawson ; "Christmas," by Robert English; " The Field of Glory," by Juvenis ; "Sir James," by George W. Somerville ; "Aspirations," by William Cross; "Town and Country," by Thomas Armstrong ; "Bannockburn," by William Fergusson. THE SCOTTISH MINSTREL. The Songs of Scotland subsequent to Burns, with Memoirs of the Poets, by the Rev. Charles Rogers LL.D., F.S.A., Scot., Historiographer to the Historical Society. [Imperial Octavo.] Edinburgh : William P. Nimmo. 1870. A reprint of the 1 855 edition, with many recent poets not included in the former work, and at a price more generally accessible. Contains poem ' ' To the Memory of Robert Burns, " by James Macf arlan, written for the Centenary Celebration in Glasgow, and, " Ode on the Centenary of Burns," by Isabella Craig Knox (Isa Craig), the Prize Poem of the Crystal Palace Competition. For Biographical notice of the Editor, see Genealogical Memoirs of the Family of Burnes, 1877. BELGRAVIA, A LONDON MAGAZINE, conducted by M. E. Braddon. Volume 2. [Octavo.] London: Warwick House, Paternoster Row. 1870. No. 8, October, 1870. " The Loves of Famous Men," by Percy Fitzgerald, M. A., author of " Bella Donna, " " Diana Gay," &c. No. 5, Burns. " These blemishes in the case of Burns were positively startling, and a more detailed examination than the world or his countrymen have hitherto been inclined to make, would exhibit a very curious picture of Caledonia's National Poet. Not merely a free thinker, but an aggressive free thinker of the vulgar Tom Paine school ; one that indulged in coarse and shallow jest at the common principles of religion ; who indulged in that cheapest and easiest of all forms of humour, burlesquing the scriptures ; a man who, as he walked through life, left his path behind strewn with abandoned maids, and the unlucky burdens results of that folly ; a man who was a drunkard, and whose chief enjoyment was found in debauchery ; who revelled in pothouse joviality ; and who finally, with a wife and large family dependant on him, hurried himself by his excesses at an early age from the world, can hardly be allowed that indulgent plea of frailties, or ' specks upon the sun. ' " Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald, M.A., F.S.A., born in 1834, at Fane Valley, County Louth, Ireland. Educated at Stonyhurst College, Lancashire, and Trinity College, Dublin, called to the Irish bar, and appointed a Crown Prosecutor on the North Eastern Circuit, author of various works of fiction, which originally appeared in All the Year Sound, Dublin University Magazine, and Once a Week. He has also written lives of Sterne, Garrick, Charles Lamb, the Kembles, &c. ( ^16 ) AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL REMINISCENCES, including Recollections of the Radical years, 1819-20, in Kilmarnock. The First Election for the Kilmarnock Burghs, 1832. Kay's Edinburgh Portraits — how they were got up in 1837-39, by James Paterson, principal Writer of the Memoirs of Kay's Portraits, author of " The History of the County of Ayr," and various other Works. [12-mo.] Glasgow: Maurice Ogle & Co. 1871. James Paterson wrote "The Contemporaries of Burns, and the more recent Poets of Ayrshire." He was on the staff of The Ayr Observer at the time of the Burns Festival in 1844, and gives an account of it in this volume ; also, notices of the Burns Monument and Miller Goudie, a Poem written for the Burns Festival in 1859. Dr. Burns of Monkton, the Poet's nephew, and the Free Kirk. William Simpson, Schoolmaster, Ochiltree, author .of " The Answer to a Rhyming Epistle to a Tailor," attributed to Burns. For Biographical Note on Paterson, see Contemporaries of Burns, 1840. THE VISITOR'S GUIDE TO DUMFRIES AND VICINITY, by William M'Dowall, author of " History of Dumfries," " Burns in Dumfriesshire," &c. Second Edition. [Crown Octavo.] Dumfries .-- Currie & Co. 1871. Memorials of Robert Burns. Mechanics' Institute and Library. The House in which the Poet lived and died. The Mausoleum. The first edition appeared in 1860. " This second edition has been to a great extent re- written, and very consider- ably enlarged." — Preface. THE POETICAL WORKS OF SIR ALEXANDER BOSWELL of Auchinleck, Baronet, now first collected and edited, with Memoir, by Robert Howie Smith. [12-mo.] Glasgow : Maurice Ogle & Co. 1871. Verses recited at a Burns Anniversary dinner in 1818. Stanzas to the memory of Burns. Two seperate poems. Founder of the Alloway Burns Monument. Sir Alexander Boswell, Bart., eldest son of James Boswell the biographer of Dr. Johnson, born 9th October, 1775, educated at Eton and Oxford University, and settled on his Auchinleck Estate, where he became a power in the County, as a Road Trustee, Commissioner of Supply, and Colonel of Yeomanry, as well as an active Magistrate. For his valuable services in preserving the peace during the troublous times of 1819, he was created a Baronet, a distinction acknowledged by all classes to be well merited. Apart from the historic memories of Auchinleck, the renown of its library, and the unique productions of its private printing press ; the accomplishments of its proprietor as a poet and host, combined to render the mansion a centre of attraction to strangers of taste and erudition. In 1803 Mr. Boswell published a small volume of " Songs chiefly in the Scottish Dialect," this was followed by "Edinburgh; or the Ancient Royalty," in 1810; " Clan- Alpin's Vow, " a fragment, in 1811 ; and " Songs in the Justiciary Opera," in 1816. During the excited decade which preceded the Reform Bill of 1832, when party feeling made shipwreck of many friendships, a "New Whig Song," appeared in the Glasgow Sentinel, which insinuated cowardice to James Stuart, younger of Dunearn, and being attributed to Boswell, resulted iu a challange to fight, when Sir Alexander fell mortally wounded on the 26th March, 1822. A complete list of the works printed at the Anchinleck press is given in Martin's Bibliographical Catalogue of Books, privately printed, London, 1834. ( 217 ) NOBLE LOVE and other Poems, by Colin Eae Brown. [Square 12-mo.J London: William Skeffington. 1871. The Proem to "Noble Love," contains a tribute to Burns. The Author's Centenary Poem, "Robert Burns," is here reprinted with a few verbal alterations, some of the closing verses omitted, and others substituted in their place. For Biographical Note, see Scottish Annual, 1859. NEWCASTLE AND TYNE-SIDE BURNS CLUB. The Speeches delivered at the Anniversary Dinner, and* Nine Original Poems on Sir William Wallace, edited by James Thomson, Honorary Secretary. [Octavo.] Newcastle-on-Tyne : J. M. Carr. 1871. The Gold Prize Medal was awarded by Professors J. S. Blackie and Masson, to J. D. Milne ; and Silver Medals to J. Shennan and G. W. Sommerville. Poems also printed from Thomas Thomson, Wm. Kendall, Robert Fisherj H. Syme, Thomas Armstrong, and J. K. Smith, the last disqualified for com- petition having been sent too late. A BOOK OF MEMORIES of Great Men and Women of the Age, from personal acquaintance, by S. C. Hall, F.S.A. Second Edition. [Small Quarto.] "History may be formed from permanent monuments and records, but lives can only be written from personal knowledge, which is growing every day less and less, and in a short time is lost for ever." — Dr. Johnson. " We have undertaken to discourse here for a little on Great Men, their manner of appearance in our world's business, how they have shaped themselves in the world's history, what ideas men formed of them, what work they did." — Hero Worship — Carlyle. London : Virtue & Co. 1871. Account of the Burns Festival on the Banks o' Doon, 6th August, 1844, with Fac-simile Autographs of the surviving children of the Poet, assembled at Mrs. Begg^ cottage on the eve of the Festival. Notice of Professor John Wilson, and his Speech on the memory of Burns. Pages 319 to 326. Samuel Carter Hall, F.S.A., born at Topsham, Devonshire in 1801, a barrister- at-law, began his professional labours as reporter for The New Times ; succeeded Thomas Campbell, the Poet, in 1830, as editor of The New Monthly Magazine, and in 1839 established The Art Journal, with which his name has been so long associated, retiring from his life-long post at the close of the year 1880. Editor of "The Book of Gems," "Book of British Ballads," and other Works ; assisted in founding the Hospital for Consumption, the Governess's Institution, and various charities in London. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hall wrote a full account of the Burns Festival for The Illustrated London News, 17th August, 1844, which appeared in that paper with Illustrations. A second edition of this work published in 1877, by Virtue & Co., limited, London. Mrs. S. C. Hall died 30th January, 1881. LIFE OF EOBERT BURNS, by John Gibson Lockhart, D.C.L., author of "The Life of Napoleon," editor of "The Spanish Ballads," &c. A New Edition, with Notes on the Death of the Poet's Widow, and a Memoir of the Author. [12-mo.] London: William Tegg. 1871. A reprint of previous editions with an Appendix. Death and character of Mrs. Burns, re-printed from The Dumfries 9, thirty-two new members were admitted ( 318 ) in anticipation of the grand Centenary Festival ; a box containing presents to the Club from Miss Isabella Begg, niece of Robert Burns, and from several gentlemen in the Land of Burns, were reported by the secretary ; also, a Haggis made in the Cottage at Alloway, was sent to be used at the festival. The grand Cen- tenary Banquet was held at the Parker House. Against the wall was exhibited a painting of the Burns Monument on the Banks o' Doon, Alloway Kirk, and the Cottage in the distance, painted by John Wilson, an eminent Scottish Artist, living at Jamaica Plain. A series of photographic views was presented to the Club by Mr. David Campbell, Ayr, and other mementoes were exhibited among the relics belonging to the Club. The chairman on this occasion was Gen. John S. Tyler, who proposed " The Memory of Burns," and the vice-chairman, Otis Rich, Esq., proposed the following sentiment : " The Genius of Robert Burns." "It has not only cheered the hearthstone of the lowly cottage of his native land, but has inspired the good and great of all countries, wherever true poetry is appreciated, to unite this day in such a demonstration to his memory and his fame, as was never paid to literary talent in any age of the world. May we long feel the hallowing influence of his poetry, and may his name be ever cherished." §n |$Umoriam. THE BURIAL PLACES OF THE BURNS FAMILY. ALLOWAY RIKK. The Poet's father was buried in the rural churchyard of the hamlet. It was a quiet resting place at that time, but in a few years became famous as " Alloway's Auld Haunted Kirk." A simple gravestone was erected to his memory, but it became so dilapi- dated that the inscription could scarcely be deciphered, and portions of the stone had been chipped to pieces by enthusiastic relic hunters. The late Mr. David Auld of Doonbrae renewed the memorial, on which is inscribed : — Sacred to the Memory of WILLIAM BURNESS, FARMER IN LOCHLEE, WHO DIED ON THE 13TH FEBY., 1784, IN THE 63KD YEAR OF HIS AGE ; AND OF AGNES BROWN, HIS SPOUSE, WHO DIED ON THE 14TH JANY., 1820, IN THE 88TH YEAR OF HEK AGE. She was interred in Bolton Churchyard, East Lothian. On the reverse side of the stone is the well-known Epitaph " For the Author's Father.":— " o ye whose cheek the tear of pity stains, Draw near with pious rev'rence and attend ! Here lie the loving Husband's dear remains, The tender Father, and the gen'rous Friend. The pitying Heart that felt for human woe ; The dauntless Heart that feared no human Pride ; The Friend of Man, to vice alone a foe ; For "ev'n his failings lean'd to virtue's side." ( 320 ) On a slab over the grave is this further record : — - Also, OF ISABELLA, RELICT OF JOHN BEGG, Their Youngest Daughter. born at Mount Oliphant, 27th June, 1771. died 4th December, 1858. Much respected and esteemed by a wide circle of friends to whom she endeared herself by her life of piety, her mild urbanity of manner, and her devotion to the memory of her GIFTED BROTHER. MAUCHLINE KIRK. On the south side of the church, not far from the gateway leading to the street, is the burying-ground of the Armour Family, the Father of "Bonie Jean," the Poet's Wife. Here lies buried the only daughter and favourite child of Robert Burns and Jean Armour. The Poet was then in bad health, and unable to attend the funeral in September, 1795, only ten months before his own death. The entry of her birth in the Family Bible, in the Poet's handwriting, is "November 21st, 1792, at a quarter-past noon, was born to them Elizabeth Riddel, so named after Mr. Robert Riddel of Glenriddel." Over the grave a much worn stone bears this faded inscription : — ELIZABETH RIDDEL, Daughter of Robert Burns and Jean Armour. born at Dumfries, 21st November, 1793. died at mauchline in the autumn of 1795. The old inscription on the stone having become effaced, Colonel William Nicol Burns caused it to be re-cut as it now appears; but there is a mistake in the year of birth, the entry in the Family Bible being the correct date. On the 24th September, 1792, the Poet wrote to Mrs Dunlop of Dunlop, referring to the expected event; and to the same lady he writes on the 6th Deer., saying " By the way, these helpless ones have lately got an addition. Mrs. B. having given me a fine girl since I wrote you." ( 321 ) BOLTON CHURCHYARD, HADDINGTON. The burial place of the Poet's Mother and Sister, and of his brother Gilbert Burns, and his Family. On the gravestone, enclosed with an iron railing, is inscribed : — Erected by GILBERT BURNS, FACTOR AT GRANT'S BRAES, in Memory of his Children. ISABELLA, who died 3rd July, 1815, in the 7th year op her age. AGNES, who died 14th September, 1815, in the 15th year of her age. JANET, who died the 30th october, 1816, in the 18th year of her age; and his Mother, AGNES BROWN, who died 14th January, 1820, in the 88th year of her age. Whose Mortal Remains lie all buried here. Also, of other two of his Children, viz ; — JEAN, who died on the 4th January, 1827, in the 20th year of her age. AND JOHN, WHO DIED ON THE 26TH FEBRUARY, 1827, IN THE 25TH YEAR OF HIS AGE. GILBERT BURNS, THEIR FATHER, DIED ON THE 8TH APRIL, 1827, IN THE 67TH YEAR OF HIS AGE. ALSO BURIED HERE. ANNABELLA, Sister of Gilbert Burns, who died March 2nd, 1832, aged 67. THE MAUSOLEUM, ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCHYARD, DUMFRIES. " Among thy Sepulchres, Dumfries, The Poet's Tomb is there." The remains of the Poet were first interred in the north-east corner of St. Michael's Churchyard, where a plain upright stone, erected by his widow, marked his grave; and for eighteen years his re- mains lay in this obscure place. On the 29th December, 1813, a circular was issued, written by Mr. William Grierson in company with Mr. John Syme, the Poet's trusty friend, as follows, " Sir, It has long been a subject of regret and indeed a reflection against Scotland, that nothing yet has been done to perpetuate the memory, and do honour to the genius of its native bard, Robert Burns, by marking the spot where his ashes rest. There can be no doubt but that, if a public subscription was opened, under the management of a respectable committee, a very liberal sum would soon be procured, in aid of that already promised from abroad ; to erect a Monument at his grave in St. Michael's Churchyard, Dumfries. A few of the friends and admirers of Burns having lately taken the affair into considera- tion, concluded that the most proper method would be to invite a meeting of such gentlemen as might be disposed to promote the measure, to take place in the George Inn, on Thursday, the 16th December, at 2 o'clock, afternoon, in order to name a com- mittee, and to adopt such resolutions as may appear best calcu- ated, to carry into effect so desirable an object. It is therefore hoped you will find it convenient to attend the meeting on the above mentioned day. Dumfries, 29th Novr., 18 L3." To this appeal which touched the chords of the national heart; a response came from all quarters of the globe. A design was furnished by T. F. Hunt, of London, who generously refused to accept any compensation for his work. It is a plain, small doric dome capped temple, surmounting the sepulchral vault, and cost £1500. The foundation stone was laid on the 5th June, 1815, and the building completed on September following. On the 19th of that month the remains of the Poet were removed to the Mausoleum at the south-east side of the churchyard. The scene, writes John M'Diarmid, " was so imposing, that most of the workmen stood bare and uncovered, and at the same time felt their frames thrilling with some undefinable emotion, as they gazed on the ashes of him whose fame is as wide as the world itself. But the effect was momentary ; for when they proceeded to insert a shell or case below the coffin, the head separated from the trunk, and the whole body, with the exception of the bones, crumbled into dust." After the re-interment, the original gravestone was placed ( 323 ) in the vault, but is now deposited in front of the sculpture where it can be seen by visitors. It bears this inscription : — In Memory of EOBEET BURNS, WHO DIED, THE 21 ST JULY, 1796, IN THE 37TH YEAR OF HIS AGE ; AND . MAXWELL BURNS, WHO DIED, THE 25TH APRIL, 1799, AGED 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS. FRANCIS WALLACE BURNS, WHO DIED THE 9TH JULY, 1803, aged 14 years.— His Sons. THE REMAINS OF BURNS. removed into the vault below. 19th September, 1815, AND HIS TWO SONS; ALSO, THE REMAINS OF JEAN ARMOUR, Relict of the Poet, born Feby., 1765, died 26th March 1834 ; AND ROBERT, HIS ELDEST SON, who died on the 14th May, 1857, aged 70 years. Within the Mausoleum on the left hand side, a Marble Tablet bears this record : — This Tablet is erected by MAJOR JAMES GLENCAIRN BURNS, E. I. C. S., To the Memory of SARAH ROBINSON, His Wife, died at Neemuch, (East Indles), 7th November, 1821, Aged 24 Years. ( 324 ) JEAN ISABELLA, His Daughter, died at Sea, 5th of June, 1823, aged 4 years 5 months. ROBERT SHAW, His Son, DIED AT NEEMUCH, llTH OF DECEMBER, 1821, AGED 18 MONTHS. MAEY BECKETT, His "Wife, DIED AT GRAVESEND, KENT, 13TH NOVEMBER, 1844, AGED 52. LIEUT-COLONEL JAMES G. BURNS, born at Dumfries, 12th August, 1794. Died at Cheltenham, 18th November, 1865. His remains rest in the Vault beneath this Tablet. On the right hand side, a Marble Tablet, uniform with the other is inscribed : — This Tablet is erected by LIEUT-COLONEL WILLIAM NICOL BURNS, E. I. C. S., to the Memory of his Wife, CATHERINE ADELAIDE CRONE, who died at Kulludgee, in the East Indies, on the 29th June, 1841. COLONEL WILLIAM NICOL BURNS, born at Ellisland, 9th April, 1791. Died at Cheltenham, 21st Feby., 1872. His Remains rest in the Vault beneath this Tablet. KILMARNOCK : PRINTED BY JAMBS M'KIK, 2 KINO STREET. % s£ BURNS MONUMENTS AND STATUES. I2BJL m . — =^ 2Q Weep tears of exultation that the Peasant's princely son, Born in an old Clay-Biggin', such a peerless throne hath won, And such a crown, so fair, so brave, thy Child hath wrought for thee, Thou grey old nurse of Heroes ! thou proud Mother Poverty ! Look up ! and let the solemn tears be toucht with sparks of pride ! Look up ! in his great glory we are also glorified ! Gerald Massey. — Centenary Song. Mourn him no more ! The sad dream is dissolved : His visioned hope is now reality — A hundred years have in their course revolved But to sublime his song to prophecy ; And as time speeds with strong untiring wing, And ever as this honoured day returns, Shall distant ages added tributes bring, And blended nations hail the name of Burns • "While votive throngs unite with one acclaim To deck his sculptured form with wreaths of deathless fame ! S. S. — Centenary Poem. ( 327 ) ALLOWAY BURNS MONUMENT, Banks o' Doon. The Cenotaph which rears its graceful proportions on the " Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon," beautifying, as far as art can, the garden of Burns' fame, owes its creation to Alexander Boswell, Esq., of Auchinleck, afterwards Baronet, and is a grand trophy of his love and indefatigable zeal to do honour to the memory of Burns. It was at his suggestion, and by his unwearied efforts, that Scotland did homage to her National Poet near the place of his birth. The story of what proved, under his guidance, a successful movement, might have turned out a disgraceful failure, but for the enthusiasm and energy of a strong will, and a resolute spirit. To the invitations issued for the preliminary meeting in the County town, the only response was the Rev. Hamilton Paul. These two constituted the assembly, Mr. Boswell took the chair, and his solitary auditor was appointed secretary. The business was conducted according to the usual mode of proced- ure, resolutions were proposed and seconded, "that it was desirable to perpetuate' the memory of the Bard in some tangible form, &c," which of course were adopted mm. con., and a vote of thanks passed to the chairman, by the improvised secretary. A minute was drawn up, signed officially by the two enthusiasts, and advertised in all the local and leading newspapers. Publicity at once wafted the enterprise into popular favour, committees, were appointed, and subscriptions flowed in till the fund reached an aggregate of .£3300. In the records of the monument trustees it is stated " where so many exalted characters have contributed to this gratifying work, and where each man, from the prince to the peasant, has cast his stone to the Cairn, it may perhaps be wrong to distinguish one more than another, but the enthusiasm, perseverance, liberality, and personal attention of Mr. Boswell of Auchinleck have been so marked and so excessive, and his nature evidently was so congenial to the task, that he falls unquestion- ably to be characterised as its first, best, and most steadfast friend." The site selected for the monument is in Alloway Croft, on one of the " Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon," and forms one of the corners of a right angle with the auld and new brigs, which stretch their arms over the Doon in one span, and which stand apart from each other only about a hundred paces. The public road passes close by it, and on the opposite side of of the road stands Alloway Kirk. The Cottage in which the Poet was born is seen at the distance. The building consists of a three- sided rustic basement, supporting a circular peristle of the Corin- ( 328 ) thian order, surmounted by a Cupola, the decorations of which are of a peculiar character, and in strict accordance with the purest specimens of Grecian art. The substructure is very massive, and forms an appropriate basement, the monument being so placed that each side is respectively opposite one of the three great divisions of Ayrshire. The interior of the basement affords a circular chamber upwards of eighteen feet diameter, and sixteen . feet high, which forms a museum for Bukns relics. Opposite the entrance is a large semi-circular recess, supported by columns of the Grecian Doric order; the entablature of which is continued round the whole apartment. A staircase, entering from the interior, leads to a gallery above, which commands an extensive prospect of varied landscape. The superstructure is composed of nine columns, corresponding to the number of the Muses, and the freize of their entablature is richly decorated with chaplets of laurel. The design of the columns is from that of the Temple of Jupiter Stator in the Campo Vaccini at Rome, which is by far the finest example of the order extant. The greater part of the stones were brought from the quarry of Cullala in Fifeshire, as they were considered to exceed in beauty and durability, any others that could be got at a less distance, many of them weigh upwards of four tons, and each of the Corinthian columns, though nearly twenty feet high, have their shafts in one entire stone. The foundation stone of the monument was laid on the 25th January, 1820, by Alexander Boswell, Esq., of Auchinleck, sup- ported by all the Masonic Lodges, in the province, and sur- rounded by a vast concourse of spectators ; after which he delivered an eloquent address concluding, " This Monument rises like the piled cairn over our warriors of old — each man casts a stone : and in honour of him, the Son of a Cottar, and himself a Ploughman, our Prince with the true feelings of true greatness, and more illustrious by this act of generosity, pays here his tribute at the shrine of genius May the work prosper ! and when happily completed, then may it tell to future generations, that the age which could produce a BURNS was rich also in those who could appreciate his talents, and who, while they felt and owned the power of his muse, have honoured his name." The Rev. Hamilton Paul, his trusty supporter, delivered a prayer, and the gathering dispersed with three cheers. A meeting of the Grand Lodge was held in the evening at Ayr, when Mr. Boswell sung a song written for the occasion, and Mr. Paul recited an ode in commemoration of the day. An inscription on the tripod of the monument dated 4th July, 1823, completes its history. The sad death of Sir Alexander Boswell, Bart., who was killed in a duel 26th March, 1822, with James Stuart, younger of Dun- earn, cast a gloom over the proceedings at its inaguration, which took place in presence of a numerous gathering of Free Masons and others headed and addressed by "William Fullarton, Esq., of Skeldon. The Architect of the Monument was Thomas Hamilton, Junr., Edinburgh, the Builder and Contractor, John Connel, Junr. ( 329 ) EDINBURGH BURNS MONUMENT AND FLAXMAN STATUE. The proposal to ereot a National Monument in Edinburgh to the memory of Burns, originated in Bombay, with Mr. John Forbes Mitchell, who commenced a subscription in the year 1812. The names appended to the first list comprise the Hon. Sir John Abercromby, K.C.B., and other officers in the army, who head the appeal with twenty-five guineas each ; other subscriptions are twenty pounds, ten guineas, and five guineas each. The first intention was to erect a Colossal Statue of the Poet in some con- spicious part of the Scottish Capital, but it was not until the return of Mr. Mitchell to his own country that he succeeded in forming a committee to promote his object. A numerous meeting of noblemen and gentlemen, admirers of the genius of Robert Burns, the Scottish Poet, was held in the Free Masons' Tavern, London, on Saturday, 24th April, 1819, under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent. His Grace the Duke of Atholl, in the absence of His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, in the chair. The following address was read and approved : — ■ " The universal admiration of the works of Burns, has excited in his countrymen the most lively interest for the welfare of his family, and an eager desire to do honour to his memory. By the kind exertions and influence of some highly respectable individuals, his sons have all been placed in situations, which are likely to insure their future independence; while, by means of the sum obtained by Dr. Currie's edition of his works, the widow of the Poet is happily provided for, as comfortably as her best friends can desire. Under these circumstances, the admirers of Burns have already raised Monuments to his memory at the place of his birth, and where his remains are deposited ; but it is still universally acknowledged, that a more public testimony ought to perpetuate the national gratitude for those inimitable Poems and Songs, which reflect so much lustre on his native country, and ever afford delight to the inmates of the cottage and the palace— from the shores of the Orkneys, to the banks of the Ganges and the Mississippi Actuated by this feeling, a few gentle- men at Bombay began a subscription for a Monument and a committee of those gentlemen, were empowered to carry into effect the intentions of the subscribers. After considering various situations, and ascertaining the general opinion, they have finally ( 330 ) resolved, that the Monument shall be erected in the Metropolis of the Country which the Poet so ardently loved. They have now the satisfaction to announce, that on a recent application, the Eight Hon. the Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh, have, in a most liberal manner, granted a piece of ground for the purpose, in an eligible situation, upon the south side of the Calton Hill, and near the splendid new approach to the City. The committee, anxiously desiring to be enabled to raise such a Monu- ment, as may do honour to the illustrious Poet, and form one of the public ornaments of Edinburgh, respectfully invite subscrip- tions for this purpose, and the measure will be carried into effect as soon as sufficient funds are obtained." It was proposed " that these proceedings be inserted in the London and Edinburgh Newspapers, and that copies be printed and distributed through- out the United Kingdom, and forwarded to the East and "West Indies and America, in order to procure further subscriptions, and, that a Public Festival, in aid of the undertaking, be held in the Free Masons' Tavern, on Saturday, the 5th day of June next, at which His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, has consented to preside." Subscriptions amounting £1500 were announced at a meeting of the committee in London, on the 26th May, 1821, when a resolution was carried to proceed with the Monument, and a sub-committee appointed to direct the work. In July, 1824, these gentlemen entered into an agreement with John Flaxman, E.A.P.S., the first British Sculptor of his day, not for a Colossal Bronze Statue, as originally intended, but for a "White Marble Statue, life size, for which they were to pay fourteen hundred pounds; when the issue of the subscriptions was uncertain, the distinguished Sculptor proffered to undertake the execution of the Statue, either in bronze or marble, without any consideration of remuneration ; he did not live to complete his work, but left it unfinished at his death, on Decem- ber 7th, 1826. It was in course of time completed by his brother-in-law, and pupil Mr. Denman. When the Statue was ready, the committee finding a surplus of about £1300, in hand, resolved to erect a monumental structure for its reception. An elegant design of a circular Grecian Temple, with twelve columns, and a Cupola, crowned by winged griffins supporting a tripod, by Thomas Hamilton, Architect, Edinburgh, was furnished gratuitously. The foundation stone was laid in 1831, and the building soon completed, but not until a further appeal was made for funds to meet the additional expense. The whole amount of the Statue and Temple is estimated to have cost over £3300. The space within the Monument, in course of years, was found to be too circumscribed to show the Statue to advantage, and it was removed to the National Gallery, where its beauty as a work of art, commands the admiration of visitors. Since then the interior of the Monument is appropriated as a Museum for de- positing Burns memorials, and is one of the well-known sights of Edinburgh. ( 331 ) KILMABNOCK BUKNS MONUMENT AND STATUE. The origin of the movement for a Monument to Burns in Kilmarnock is due to Mr. James M'Kie the publisher of this Bibliography. It was shortly after the proposal to erect a Statue in Glasgow, that the opportunity seemed favourable for making a simi- lar appeal to Ayrshire, in the hope that an arrangement mjght be effected with the Glasgow Committee, for a duplicate of the selected Statue, at a moderate sum, thus saving the expenses of competition. He accordingly determined, on his own res- ponsibility, to consult Mr. James Hedderwick, Chair- man, of the Glasgow Com- mittee, soliciting his advice as to the wisest course of action, his reply dated 29th August, 1872, was "that any movement to be of value should be original, and advised the prudent course of waiting till the Glasgow subscriptions proved a success." It was not till the 26th January, 1877, the day following the unveiling of the Glasgow Statue, that a public demonstration took place in the George Hotel, Kilmarnock, Provost Sturrock in the chair, Mr. Andrew Turnbull, chairman of the Burns Club, acting as vice-chairman ; the meeting was the largest and most enthusiastic held since the Centenary, and many of the gentlemen who attended had been at the inaugura- tion in Glasgow on the previous day. The Provost said, it was rather remarkable that hitherto no Monument commemorative of the Poet had been erected in Kilmarnock, a town so intimately associated, and bound up with the earlier years of his life, as the birth place of his immortal volume of Poems, and the town ( 332 ) in which he found so many of his truest and generous friends. A committee was formed to carry out the proposal to erect a Statue of Burns, and a circular was issued on the 16th February, " To all lovers of Burns, in the Town and County — to Kilmarnock men, and Ayrshire men everywhere — to subscribe liberally for this purpose, and thus raise a Monument in Kilmarnock, such as will be a worthy tribute to the memory of Scotland's greatest Poet, Robert Burns." The response was hearty and immediate, and within three weeks the amount was over £1000, and on the 7th December it reached £2055 9s. 6d. The amount so far exceeded all calculation, that it became necessary to consider whether it would not be advisable to erect an ornamental building on some suitable spot, in the proposed Public Park, with a Marble Statue therein, the cost of the Building to be' about £1500, and the Statue £800, exclusive of expenses attendant on the Move- ment, The committee then offered a premium of £50 for the best model of a statue, and £25 for the second best, to which competition twenty-one models were forwarded for public ex- hibition, the one selected being by W. G. Stevenson, Sculptor, Edinburgh. The Poet is represented as moulding into verse, some poetical conception which has entered his fertile brain, and on the point of opening his note book in which to lay captive the bright fancy that is exercising his mind. The face of the Statue is an excellent likeness of BURNS, and the attitude easy and graceful; it is of Sicihan Marble, eight feet high, and another foot of marble forms the base, the face looks to the right, giving the view best known by Nasmyth's Portrait, from which it is taken. The ornamental building was designed by Mr. R. S. Ingram, Architect, Kilmarnock, the style is known as baronial, of French Gothic design, consisting of two storeys and a tower, the entire height being about 75 feet high; a handsome stair out- side leads to the first landing, where there is a beautiful Arched Alcove, within which is placed the statue. The interior contains a large space for a museum to contain relics of the Poet ; a flight of stairs leads to a balustrade, which forms a promenade, the stair continuing to the top of the tower ; the site is a magnificient one in the Kay Park, on the rising ground, commanding an extensive view of the Country. The memorial stone of the build- ing was laid with Masonic honours on Saturday, 14th September, 1878, by R. W. Cochran-Patrick, Esq., of Woodside, Right Worshipful Depute Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire in presence of 15,000 spectators. He said, "it was the privilege of the Masonic body often to take part in laying the Foundation, or Memorial Stones, of Public Buildings, which are designed for good ends ; but he ventured to think that on no occasion have they come forward more rightly or with greater pleasure than on this — because he whose Memory we this day commemorate was not only an honour to this Country, but we honour him in the Masonic Craft as a Brother of our own; and I may take this opportunity of stating that the Mell, which it has been my proud ( 333 ) privilege to use to-day, it is the very one which the Poet himself, when "presiding o'er the Sons of Light," in the Lodge of Tar- bolton, used upwards of twenty times." A public dinner, to cele- brate the event, took place the same evening, Provost Sturrock in the chair. On the 2nd August, 1879, the Statue was removed from the studio of the sculptor in Edinburgh, by Railway to Kil- marnock, and the following day was placed in position upon its pedestal. The grand ceremony of unveiling on the 9th August, was performed by Colonel Alexander, M.P., of Ballochmyle, in presence of an immense concourse of people from all parts of the Country, a Masonic procession, followed by Trades' demonstra- tions, after which the Monument was, in name of the subscribers, conveyed to the Provost and Town Council " as the finest Monu- mental Building and Statue of Burns ever erected in Britain." In an inaugural address, he said, " Kilmarnock might reflect with pardonable pride to the prescience and discernment that Burns "awoke one morning to find himself famous," and acquired for himself not a fleeting and ephemeral popularity, but an enduring and everlasting name. It is surely right that Kilmarnock, "Auld Killie," (as he affectionately termed her) — should raise this tribute of veneration in perpetual remembrance of the interesting connection thus early established between the Poet and herself Burns is "not for an age but for all time." His Poetry "is a joy for ever;" it speaks to us to-day as sweetly and as persuasively as it spoke to our forefathers nearly a century ago, as it will speak to our decendants a hundred years hence." The reading of the Prize Poem followed, the committee having offered a Silver Medal for the best poetical tribute, for which sixty-five competing Poems were sent in, the first place being assigned by the adjudicators, James Hedderwick of the Glasgow Citizen, and the Rev. W. H. Wylie, Helensburgh, to Alexander Anderson, known to poetic fame as " Surfaceman," but as his poem considerably exceeded the prescribed limit, the committee felt bound to award it to the author of the second best, Alexander G-. Murdoch, Glasgow, but recommending another medal to be presented to Mr. Anderson in recognition of the high merit of his Poem. A grand dinner in the George Hotel in the evening, closed a red letter day in the annals of Kilmarnock, such an influx of strangers had never before been witnessed in the town, and the day was observed as a holiday by all classes of the inhabitants. 2B ( 334 ) GLASGOW BURNS STATUE, George Square. The movement for the erection of a Burns Statue in Glasgow was suggested by an article in the Evening Citizen, of the 6th June, 1872, on the unveiling of the Graham Statue, when the hint was thrown out, " that so long as Burns, Thomas Campbell, and Adam Smith, are without suitable commemoration in this City, it cannot be said that subjects are wanting worthy of illustration in bronze or marble." An immediate response followed on the part of Mr. John Browne, a commercial traveller, who started a shilling subscription sheet, which was soon filled up, and on the following morning he waited upon the Editor of the Citizen, Mr. James Hedderwick, who assented to take charge of any amounts which mightbe forwarded to him from warehouse, office, workshop, or social circle. " Let the shilling subscription idea be spontan- eously acted upon, he wrote, and we shall soon behold in George Square, a Statue of the great peasant, worthy of his incomparable renown." A committee was formed within a month, when an appeal was drawn up, and widely advertised ; it was so successful that within twelve months, the fund raised amounted to £1680. The desire to attain the object proposed, was not confined to Glasgow, although the bulk of subscriptions received were from residents, but a large proportion of the amount came from other towns and places in the west of Scotland, and it is a fact worthy of record, that names and subscriptions are included from Scotch- men in Constantinople, Santiago, Madrid, St. Petersburg, Canada, and the United States. The cost of the finished memorial was fixed at £2000, and Mr. George Edwin Ewing, a prominent local Sculptor, was invited to submit a design model, which, having been approved of, he was commissioned to execute in bronze. The Statue was successfully cast at Ditton-on-Thames, in October, 1876, in presence of the Sculptor, and a numerous company, the head was cast separately. The Poet is represented standing musing in a contemplative mood over the daisy which he holds in his left hand, " Wee, modest, crimson tipped flow'r," a Kilmarnock Bonnet being held loosely in his right hand. The pose is easy and unconsciously dignified, as he leans lightly on the stump of a tree, over which hangs the Scottish Plaid. His dress is that of the farmer of the period — loosely hanging coat, long open vest, knee-breeches, rig-and-fur-stockings, and buckled " shbon." The face is composite, and follows no special portrait. The Sculptor is said to have studied carefully, a cast of the Poet's head, and to have been guided by it in his model of that part of the body, but the public failed to recognize the well-known features of the Ayrshire Bard, and were consequently disap- pointed. The Statue is nine feet high, and is placed on a pedestal of gray granite, twelve feet high, designed by the Artist. A grand demonstration took place at the unveiling of the Statue on Thurs- day, 25th January, 1877. It was estimated that not less than ( 335 ) 30,000 persons took part in the various processions, and sub- sequent proceedings. The ceremony was presided over by Lord Houghton, who addressed the multitude of spectators, and Bailie Wilson, as chairman of the Burns Monument Committee, formally handed over the Statue to. the Lord Provost and Town Council of the City of Glasgow. A grand Banquet was held in the Crown Halls, Sauchiehall Street, in the evening, presided over by Lord Houghton, who proposed " The Immortal Memory of Eobert Burns," in a highly cultured address. Among other speakers were Professor Blackie, Sheriff Clark, Mr. Stephen Mason, David Wingate the Poet, and Charles Tennant, Esq. Musical entertainments to celebrate the day, were held in the City Hall and the Trades' Hall, the former presided over by George Anderson, Esq., M.P., who in his address said, " There have been Poets of loftier inspiration than Burns — Bards whose music was struck on a higher key note, and who rose to a higher minstrelsy ; but it may well be doubted if their influence has been so great as the more homely genius of Burns, which, welling from the genuine heart of a genuine man, has the magic power to rule men's passions and guide their affections by a thorough reaching sympathy that appeals to all. Without doubt it is in this sympathetic spell of thorough manliness that the power of Burns lies. He was no lacadaisical dreamer, he never seems to be stooping from the height of a supercilious superiority either to teach or to reprove us, but he is always one of ourselves,' speaking to us as a brother, showing along with the manly energy, also the man's weakness, the passions and the frailties, the joys and the sorrows, the aspirations and the doubts. It is through the electric chain of human sympathy that Burns' power of genius moves us as it does. Burns was entirely and essentially one of the people — born of them, reared with them, and living. his whole life among them." The Glasgow Ayrshire Society held their annual Meeting the same evening at the Eoyal Hotel, Colonel Alexander of Ballochmyle in the chair, Professor Jebb of the University, and Provost Sturrock, Kilmarnock, being present. Professor Nichol delivered a lecture on Burns to the students of of the University, and ' Tarn o' Shanter ' was recited at the Gaiety Theatre — altogether the day will long be memorable in the annals of Glasgow. The great success of the movement was due to the fortunate selection of Bailie Wilson as Chairman of the Monu- ment Committee, his well-known spirit and enthusiasm in any- thing relating to Burns, was a sure guarantee for its accomplish- ment, and, as Chairman of the Mitchell Library Committee, he has since succeeded in establishing " The Poets' Corner," where are gathered together the works of all our Scottish Poets with Burns as the Central Sun, a department — unique in the annals of a Public Library, whose object is to "render a real service to students of our National Literature, by placing in their reach so ample an opportunity for the study of what is perhaps its most distinctive and characteristic feature." ( 336 ) DUNDEE BURNS STATUE. Teliminary meeting to organize a movement for the erection of a Burns Statue in Dundee, took place on Tuesday, 30th January, 1877, when a committee was appointed, and within a few months the subscription list amounted to £700. A public meeting was then held in the Kinnaird Hall, on the 15th October, to promote its erection, Provost Robertson in the Chair. The Eev. George Gilfillan in an eloquent address proposed the first resolution, " That the services rendered by Robert Burns to the language, the literature, and the realized life of Scotland, stamp him as one of her most gifted sons, and this meeting cordially approves of the proposal to erect in Dundee a Statue to his memory." The estimated cost, with the site and basement, was about £1600. Permission having been obtained from New York to allow Sir . John Steel, R.S. A, to give a replica of the Burns Statue he was then preparing for the Central Park, at the reduced price of one thousand guineas, being exactly one half of the price agreed upon for the American contract. The Statue is in bronze, and repres- ents the Poet in a sitting posture. The figure is colossal, about 12 feet in height. The Sculptor represents Burns as in the act of composing that exquisite address " To Mary in Heaven." The Poet appears seated on the stump of an elm, the head is raised and looks to the right, the upturned face supposed to be directed to the evening star ; the hand holds a pen, intended to suggest that the Poet is engaged in composition. The costume of the Nasmyth Portrait has been followed, with the addition of a plaid, over the left shoulder, which serves also for effective drapery in the back view. On the ground near the Poet's feet is a roll of manuscript, to which he is supposed to be committing his immortal verses. The pedestal weighs about twenty tons, was designed by the Sculptor, is of polished Peterhead Granite, and cost £250. It is 6| feet high, and 6 feet in breadth, and to support it and the Statue a solid foundation of masonry has been brought up from a depth of twenty-two feet. The pedestal was erected on the 29th August, 1879, and the grand ceremony of unveiling the Statue took place on Saturday, 16th October, 1880, the address on the occasion being delivered by Frank Henderson, Esq., M.P., for the Burgh, in presence of an immense concourse of spectators, one of the greatest Demonstrations ever held in Dundee. A grand banquet was held in the evening; in the great hall of the Albert Institute, Provost Brownlee in the chair, when Bailie Maxwell, president of the Dundee Burns Club, proposed, "The Memory of Burns," and a Musical and Dramatic Entertainment took place in the Theatre by members of the Club, on which occasion an Original Poem by J. Y. Geddes, eulogistic of the Poet entitled : — " Prophet, Priest, and King," was read by J. F. Duncan, and " Tarn o' Shanter," a dramatic sketch, was acted in character. The whole of the day's proceedings was a great success. ( 337 ) NEW YORK BURNS STATUE. On the 15th. August, 1871, the foundation stone was laid of a Statue to Sir Walter Scott, in the Central Park, New York, presented to the City by resident Scotchmen. The suggestion was then made that he should not remain solitary on his pedestal, but that he ought to have the genial Society of Scotland's great Poet, Robert Burns. A commission was given to the same Sculptor, Sir John Steel, R.S.A., for a bronze Statue at a cost of two thousand guineas. It is erected opposite the Scott Statue. The description of the Statue is given in our sketch of the replica at Dundee. An American art Critic writes " while the Sculptor has had a fine idea in representing the Poet as he has done, has given a good piece of portraiture in the head and clothed the figure — in which there is some good modelling — appropriately, the Statue is far from a success artistically. To sum up its faults in a few words, the Poet is represented as round- shouldered to a degree bordering on deformity, this defect being increased by the much too many folds of the plaid where it passes around the back. The right arm, the sleeve covering which, is clumsily modelled, is raised to such an extent to rest on the tree, which is highest at that point, that the shoulder is very much elevated. This makes the figure look topsided, on the left, and, by the way, much smaller arm is extented down- ward. The folds of the plaid are not well managed, except where they fall over the right thigh, the body seems too long for the legs, and here the plaid comes in to increase the fault. The expression of abandon in the left arm and hand is good, as is the modelling, The head, which is expressive, is modelled after Nasmyth's portrait." On the front of the pedestal in golden letters is inscribed, — Robert Burns. — On the reverse side — Presented to the City of New York by admirers of Scotia's Peasant Bard, on the 121st anniversary of his birth. The ceremony of unveiling the Statue took place on Saturday, 2nd October, 1880, Mr. John Paton, chairman of the Burns Monu- ment Committee, made the formal presentation of the Statue to the City, and said, " It was not the gift of Scotchmen alone, for the time has long passed when we could claim a monoply of Burns. Had William Cullen Bryant been with us to-day his eloquent voice would have been heard, and others who do not claim Scottish descent, but who admire Burns as if he were their own." The Mayor accepted the Statue on behalf of the City amid loud cheering, the Bands playing " There was a lad was born in Kyle." The Oration was given by George William Curtis, editor of Harper's Magazine, and was an impassioned, enthusiastic address. At its close the newspaper reports add " few Scottish eyes were free from tears." The ceremony con- cluded by the multitude singing "Auld Langsyne." ( 338 ) DUMFKIES BUENS STATUE. The Queen of the South Burns Club, Dumfries, first issued sub- scription lists in furtherance of a proposal to erect a Statue of the Bard. The Tarn o' Shanter Club, at their quarterly meeting 5th April, 1877, resolved to raise funds for the same object, hoping it will meet with the liberality it deserves. This was followed on the 9th April, at a meeting of the Town Council, Provost Smith in the chair, by Mr. Hamilton proposing the following resolution : — " That the Council recognise the desire- ability of having a Statue erected to the memory of Bobert Burns, and resolve to appoint a committee to promote that object, by taking the initiative in a public movement, and inciting and receiving subscriptions towards the same." The proposal was unanimously agreed to that the whole Council should form a committee thus occupying a proper position in carrying out to a successful issue the desire to do honour to the memory of her illustrious Citizen. The memorial promises to be a worthy one. The design selected is by the distinguished Artist, Mrs. D. 0. Hill, of Newington Lodge, Edinburgh, and was estimated to cost about £3000. It has been found necessary to modify the original design in Bronze, with four figures on pedestals at each corner, to one Central Statue in marble of the Poet. He is re- presented resting against the trunk of a tree, in a half-sitting, half-standing posture. His dress is that of a Cotter of the period in which he lived, with tailed-coat, having large lapels, long waistcoat, knee-breeches, and shoes, while a plaid falls in easy folds round his body, Luath his dog, rests its head against the Poet's feet. Other accessories as the daisy and mouse, indicate that love and sympathy which formed a characteristic element in his nature. A Shepherd's Horn lies on the turf suggesting the great share which Burns had in preserving Scottish Airs by marrying them to worthy Songs. A Silver Medal was offered for the best Poem respecting the projected Dumfries Statue, when thirty-two competitors contested for the prize. Sheriff Nicholson, Kirkcudbright, being the adjudicator, who awarded it to Mr. William Stewart Ross, a native of Carlaverock, the 2nd best being written by Eobert Hunter, Hawick. A grand bazaar was held in Dumfries from the 15th to 18th September, 1880, on behalf of the Statue Fund which realised £456 3s. 6d. The opening address on the occasion being delivered by the Eev. Dr. Hately Waddell, Glasgow, in presence of the Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council. At the time of going to Press (July, 1881). the Committee have entered into a contract with a Dumfries firm for the erection of a pedestal, which is to cost £102. The completion and inauguration may be looked for at no distant date. ADDENDUM. BURNS RELIC. The following record was received too late for insertion among the other notices of Burns Manuscripts, an accidental omission not to be regretted, as such a literary treasure is worthy of a special niche in the Bibliography. The fortunate possessor is Mr. James Wood, Portland Villa, Troon. MANUSCRIPT VOLUME of 171 pages, neatly bound. "POEMS BY A LADY," (Miss Helen Graik). A VERSE slightly altered from " Sensibility, how charming," in the handwriting of Burns is on the fly-leaf. " Envy not the hidden treasure, Finer feelings can bestow : Chords that vibrate sweetest pleasure Thrill the deepest notes of woe." In all the published versions of the Poem, this verse begins, ' ' Dearly bought the hidden treasure. " On another fly-leaf is a verse in the handwriting of Captain Riddell. " Helen high favour'd by the inspiring nine, Thy heaven-born genius sparkles in each line, The thread of woe with matchless art you twine, And all the powers of sympathy combine. " E. E., 1790. The book is dedicated to Capt. Riddell. It was evidently submitted to him by the Authoress, and thro' him to BURNS. In the dedication she says " The partial friends would sometimes smile, And think the page might do, Yet much she fears the judging eye Of, Coila's Bard and you." The book, amongst other poems, contains one entitled, "Lines written on a blank leaf of Mr. Burns's poems." AUTOGRAPH of "My Nanie 0' " and "0' once I lov'd a bonie lass." The two songs are introduced by Burns thus : — " The following songs were all done at a very early period of life, and consequently are incorrect." My Name 0' retains the original " Stinchar" instead of "Lugar." "My handsome Nell" is introduced by Burns thus: — " The following song is only valuable to those who would wish to see the Author's first production in verse. It was composed when he was a few months more than his sixteenth year." The manuscript also contains the last verse and a half (12 lines) of " The Lass o' Ballochmyle." There is no date. [A letter from Burns to Miss H. Craik, Arbiegland, dated Ellisland, August, 1790, refers to this manuscript collection, he writes, "I enclose you two of my late pieces, as some kind of return for the pleasure I have received in perusing a certain MS. volume of poems in the possession of Captain Biddell. To repay one with an old song is a proverb, whose force you, Madam, I know will not allow." Dr. Currie has misdated the letter 1793.] ERRATA LIFE OF EOBERT BURNS, by J. G. Lockhart, LL.D. Page 41, Two Editions, entered by mistake among Editions of Burns. BURNSIANA. Nublia. Page 130, Professor Josiab Wilson, the Poet's Biographer, read Josiah Walker. CENTENARY PUBLICATIONS, J. A. Langford, CAammaker, read CAairmaker. Page 197. GENEALOGICAL MEMOIRS, Scottish House of Burns, read Burnes. Page 231. FINIS, m