Star.
London, England, 1828-01-31 00:00:00

GLENGARRY.

Glengarry was all that history records, or imagina-
tion paints of the ancient Highland Chieftain. His
mind, his manners, his form, his gait, his habits and
pursuits were admirably suited to the character. The
same bold and enterprising spirit—the same rash con.
tempt of danger—the same enthusiastic attachment to.
the soil, the people, and the customs, of his native eono•
zry—the same frank, generous, open-hearted, disposi-
tion, which had beep displayed by the ancient Chiefs.
shone with conspicuous lustre in the life of their last
Representative. No one could look at Glengarry
without saying this is no common man; and there were
new who had seen or conversed with him. once, who '
did not retain a lively recollection of him during
the remainder of their lives. His bold and manly
figure—the rich Highland costume which he wore—the
striking and animated style of his conve: sation, all corn-
' bined to recal the scenes of former days, and to awaken
an impression which was not easily effaced. His pe-
culiar characteristic was a noble open-hearted generosity,
which 'scorned all constraint and reserve, and gave full
vent to the impetuosity of its feelings. Whatever he
felt was vividly pourtrayed in his countenance. When
displeased he never concealed his resentment, nor ever
used by underhand or dishonourable means to gratify it;
when be felt kindness towards any person, he obeyed
the ready dictates of his heart, and expressed himself
with all that warmth and ardour which his feelings in-
spired.. His attachment to his friends was warm, disc
interested, and lasting—he would go any length, and
make any sacrificer, to serve them.
In the domestic circle he' appealed in a light peen.
liatly• amiable; no one could witness his conduct and
manners among his own family without being asto-
nished, and delighted,, with the mildness, and softness,_
which he displayed, and which formed a beautiful
contrast to the semi al boldneis of hfi bating, and-
demeanour.

It must not be denied that he had faults which• threw:
a shade over his better qualities, but they chiefly atom
from the tome of early impressions, eitd none Di•
them were inconsistent with honourable feeling and
generosity of heart. Having, in consequence of his
talles's death, succeeded at a very _early age to- t:
Highland estate, Irons the great extent of which.(4-
wards of lorty miles), and his attachment .to the 6:10
sports and customs of the country, he was owl) at home,
and when at home, comparatively excluded from, his
equals, and surrounded by a dependent tera-140y,. hr,
youthful mind inquired early and exaggeratedlinprie•
sions of the dignity of a Highland Chief, which semainest
with him till the hour of his death, and were ti:source
,of much that was delightful, as well as of nearlyg 1 that
!was harsh and unpleasing is hts character. His defects
I were for the most part the result of education—his
virtues-and excellencies wee the genuine produce Of his
.own heart.

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Those wbo best brew him will, allow him to have
been a true patrit. a warm fiend. au affectionate hus.
band, an indulgent parent lad it will be long—very
tong-4ieloie chose who had The happiness to'enjoy his
friendship, incl' knew she generous qualities of his mind
and heatt, willeease to remember and lament the early
loss of Mae Mhie Alister.,