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Laird-Flodden-THE FIRST BARONET Darnley and
Mary-Banishment-Restoration—A Juryman in the Morton
Trial-Earl of Lennox Arrested-Kilsyth Befriends Him-
Divorced-THE SECOND BARONET-His Accomplishments
-Fits out a Fleet-His Estates and Wealth-The FIRST
VISCOUNT KILSYTH AND LORD CAMPSIE-Defends his
Castle - Overpowered by Cromwell--Disgraceful Conduct of
Cromwell's Troops-The Castle Burnt-The Supplication of
the People-Cromwell's Act of Pardon-Cromwell and the
Provost of Glasgow-Charles raises Sir James to the Peerage
-The SECOND LORD KILSYTH-Changed Opinions-In
Parliament-Resigns Commission—Resigns his Estates-
His Vacillation and Character
PAGE
68-77
CHAPTER VII.
WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, Last Lord Kilsyth—Case of Betty
Whytfoord-Marches into England-The Edinburgh Con-
vention- Attempt to join Dundee-Arrested-Critical Posi-
tion-Appeal for Mercy-Banishment-Marries Lady Dun-
dee-The Exchanged Rings-Utrecht-Lady Livingston
Killed-Presbyterian Plots-Exposure of Lady Livingston's
Remains A Picturesque Description—Sir Archibald Ed-
monstone's Letter to Napier-Lord Kilsyth and the French
Plot--Again Arrested-" The Standard on the Braes o'
Mar"- Battle of Sheriffmuir-Lord Kilsyth Flees-The
Last of the Kilsyth Livingstons
CHAPTER VIII.
The Covenanters' Graves-THE BATTLE OF KILSYTH-Scottish
Army in England-Montrose-Famine-Pestilence - The
Story of Bessie Bell and Mary Gray-Montrose's Victories
-A Hot Day-Strength of the Armies-The Decoy-The
Snare Charge of Covenanting Dragoons Onset of
-
78-95
M'Leans and M'Donalds--General Engagement--Fearful
Carnage-A Romance of the Battle-Gordon's Gravestone 96-108
CHAPTER IX.
Livingston to Robe-ARCHIBALD GRAHAM-Samuel Ruther-
ford-GABRIEL CUNNINGHAM-Public Worship-Rous
versus Barton-JAMES GARTSHORE-WALTER M'GILL-
Leighton-Prelate versus Presbyter-A Parish Riot-Insult
and Resignation--Michael Robe-Elected to Easter Lenzie
-JAMES HAY-l'arochial Cases and Anecdotes-Cursing
the Minister-Assistant to be Appointed
CHAPTER X.
A
Battlefields and Churches—Principal Carstares--Interview with
the King-JAMES ROBE-Presented by Lord Kilsyth-
Parish Records - New Collections - The Communion
Vessels-Church Repaired-Parish Administration-Com-
pared with Edward Irving-A Faithful Ministry-Societies
for Prayer Pleurisy Schismatical Controversy
Period of Dearth-Operation of Holy Spirit-Sermons on
Regeneration-Whitefield-The First Kilsyth Revival—
Evidences of the Power of the Spirit-A Pleasant Work-
Communion-A Gracious Time-Results-Testimonials-
Opposition of Seceders—a Dignified Reply-Robe's Literary
Activity and Death
109-120
121-142
CHAPTER XI.
REV. JOHN TELFER-Manse and School Building-Parish Notes
-Church and State-Carlyle and Hill Burton-Patronage
-Ebenezer Erskine―Thomas Gillespie—The Relief Church
Formed-James Graham-Allan Cornfoot-James Dun-
John Anderson-Robert Anderson-John S. Goodall-DR.
WILLIAM ANDERSON-Early Life—Influence of Chalmers
-Using the Paper-The Organ Question-Various Contro-
versies-His Preaching-LL.D.-Estimate
CHAPTER XII.
143-155
The Agricultural Interest-JAMES FREW-ROBERT GRAHAM—
Introduces the Potato-History of the Potato-Graham's
Experiments - Widespread Interest and Success - DR.
ROBERT RENNIE-Graham and Rennie Compared-Peat
Moss Studies—The Nature of Peat-Peat Companies—
Rennie's Early Life-Presentation and Marriage-A Dis-
tinguished Son-Second Marriage-A Faithful Pastorate-
Number of Communicants-New Parish Church-The
"Essays on Peat Moss "-The Peat Bogs of Europe-Dul-
latur Moss-Flanders Moss-Substances contained in Moss-
Qualities and Sterility of Moss-Publication and Honours--
Czar of Russia-Alexander I.-Offers Appointment-Sir John
Sinclair Advises Acceptance-The Czar's Presents-Bell of
Antermony-Rennie's Death
CHAPTER XIII.
156-168
York House-YORK BUILDINGS COMPANY-A Romantic Story
-Sale of Confiscated Estates-Rise and Fall of Shares-
Kilsyth Estate-State of Agriculture - Kilsyth Estate
Farmed by James Stark-Bought by Campbell-Dullatur
Bog-Plague of Frogs-The Young Pretender-The Com-
pany's Undertakings-Sir Walter Scott-An Aberdeen Tin-
smith—Increase in Price of Land-The Company Wound
Up-The Livingston and Edmonstone Families .
CHAPTER XIV.
169-179
The Kilsyth Estates-The York Buildings Company-The Ed-
monstone Achievement-THE EDMONSTONE FAMILY-
Princess Isobel-Royal Descent-Cadency-Princess Mary
--First Three Edmonstones-The Fourth Sir William-
Connection with Sir William Wallace-The Fifth Sir Wil-
liam-Murder of Sir James Stewart-Sir JAMES EDMON-
STONE-The Gowrie Conspiracy-Apprehended by Arran
-A Deep Plot-Popular Fury-Settles in Ireland-Dun-
treath Redeemed-The Ninth Laird-His Brief but Brilliant
Career-Sir ARCHIBALD EDMONSTONE, the Eleventh Laird
-Buys Kilsyth-M. P. for Dumbartonshire--Sir Charles,
Second Baronet-Sir Archibald, Third Baronet-Contests
Stirlingshire-Sir William, Fourth Baronet-A Brush with
Pirates-Visits Lord Byron-Captain Wild-Sir Archibald,
the Fifth Baronet
180-193
CHAPTER XV.
"The Christian Gentleman's Daily Walk ”—Sir ARCHIBALD
EDMONSTONE, the Christian Gentleman-Public Opinion
-Colzium Library and Chapel-Books, Sermons, Hymns
-Letter to People of Kilsyth-Vols. of Travel-Thoughts by
the Way-Opinion of Mezzofanti-Prince Charlie's Widow
-Meets Belzoni-The Holy Land-Ali Pasha—Classical
Spots-Byron's "Maid of Athens ". "Fitzwalter "-" Pro-
gress of Religion "-" Happiness "-Letter from Lamartine
--Literary Estimate-Translation from Petrarch.
CHAPTER XVI.
WILLIAM H. BURNS-Two Kirk Session Meetings-Dun and
Kilsyth-9th May, 1843-Character Sketch-At the Feet
of Christ-Birth-Ordination-Work at Dun-Induction to
Kilsyth-Presentation and "Call"-At the Grave of Robe
-W. C. Burns-The Memory of Rev. John Livingston-
-The Second Revival-The '43 Secession-A Long Bright
Sunset- KEV. ROBERT BLACK - Family - Education-
Church Building-Rev. W. Jeffrey
194-208
209-222
CHAPTER XVII.
WILLIAM C. BURNS-Boyhood-"A Maxie "-Edinburgh Life
-A Turning Point-Studies for the Ministry-Oratorical
Power-Industrious Preaching—Second Revival—Scene in
Church-Visits Dundee-Becomes an Evangelist-Visits
Canada-Embarks for China-China and Chinese Sects-
Methods and Means of Work-His Death-Thoughts of
Home--" Very Poor
223-235
CHAPTER XVIII.
PROFESSOR ISLAY BURNS-" The Pastor of Kilsyth" and "The
Chinese Missionary "-Three Different Characters-A Lov-
able Soul-Birth-Description of Kilsyth Manse-A Family
Group-Student Days-Loss of Sight-A Quiet Place-
Chosen for St. Peter's-A Peculiar Position-A Cultured
Ministry-Islay Burns and M'Cheyne-Liberal Views-
Pictures of Church History-Contest with Mr. Rainy-
"The Pastor" and "Missionary "—Appointed Professor
-Spiteful Opposition-Life in Glasgow-An Abundant
Entrance
236-246
CHAPTER XIX.
A Successful Family-THE BAIRDS-Sagacity and Enterprise-
Their Works-Connection with Kilsyth-Coke Making--
Members of Firm in 1860-Tradition-History-Alex. Baird
of Kirkwood-Alex. Baird of Woodhead-An Anecdote-
First Mining Ventures-Merryston-Gartsherrie—“William
Baird & Co."-List of Mineral Estates-Varied Family
Gifts-William Baird-M.P.-Chairman of Caledonian
Railway-Deputy Governor of the Forth and Clyde Canal
-John Baird of Woodhead-Alex. Baird of Urie-JAMES
BAIRD-Townhead Church - Portrait-Hot Air Blast-
Patent Rights Lawsuit-Auchmedden Romance-Deep Re-