The New York herald., 1878-11-23

scription :-"Hc facet Dominus Duncanus. Dominus
le Campbell. Miles de Lochow, l4a3." Killmun Is
still tho last resting place of the family thither last
June. the remains OF the Duchess OF Argyll were
borne. 1t is spot cousecrated by the legend Of st.
Mund. from whom Kilmlln takes its name. The holy
man was native Of Ireland. and We learn that "wne
yet lad keeping his father docks the tokens OF his
holiness became manifest that his parents gave
their consent to his earnest wish that he might be
allowed to embrace religious life. He enrolled him
self in the first place among the disciples of St. Cory
all the abbot. whom he left for the more renowned
Abbot Sillonus, under whose rule he lived for eigh-
teen years At the end OF that time he repaired 70 the
Island OF Iona, in Scotland. and took the habit of
monk at the hands of the great st. Columbia Return
ing 70 Ireland he wrought many miracles there. and
nnally coming TO scotland. made his abode on the
banks Of the Holy Loeb III Cowa where he founded
monastery and a church iii which he himself was
buried and which was thence called by his name 1t
the SUCCESSOR no doubt ON the very same Site of
the ancient church of st. Mund that Sir Duncan
Campbell made collegiate church with provost
and six and dedicated the souls repose OF
Marory, his deceased wife, of his wife that now is.
and OF the deceased celestine his first born SON.
The DoARs HEAD AGAIN.
Mention has already been made Of the earlier
count OF the origin OF the family crest of the
time OF this Duncan Campbell the nth MacCailen
Nor who distinguished himself in France by scing on
crest. But Sir Walter Scott inclined to the early
story. as is seen in Flora McDonads song to waver-
ley
Let the sons Of Brown Darmid who slew the wild boar
Resume the pure faith of the great caIlum More.
Duncan married first, Margaret Stewart daughter OF
Robert Duke OF Albany, brother OF Robert John,
King or Scotland, by whom ne had Archibald ana
Colin. aud second. Margaret daughter of Sir John
Stewart OF Blackhall, natural son OF Robert III.
Duncan was succeeded by Archibald, who was sue
ceeded by Colin,
FIRST EARL OF ARGYLL.
Colin, being minor. was for long time under the
guardianship of his uncle, Sir Colin Campbell Of
Glenorchy, who deepcned and widened the founda-
tions OF the family edihce by marrying his ward to
of the daughters Of stewart the Lord OF Lorne.
he himself having the eldest to wife and his cousin
Archibald the third Sir Colin caused all these lands
to be resigned into the hands of the King. that they
to this day Thus it was that twothirds Of the land
of Lorne came into the family.
THE LoRDsHIP OF LORNE
As may be supposed, the lands and lordship of
Lornc did not pass to the Campbes without trouble.
Stewart the Lord Of Lorne was stabbed while sitting
in his chair in the castle OF Dunstafnage. by his
nephew the chief Of the MacDougals who had failed
TO obtain any Of the three heiresses in marriage the
object Of the MacDougal obtain possession OF
the charters and title deeds Of the property but
while he was engaged in maturing and carrying out
fed with the precious documents. Colin having at
tanned his majority, was soon loaded with honors by
royalty as his immediate ancestors had been before
him. King James IL. created him Earl Of Argyll
ammo last. In the succeeding reign Of James I'LL he
was honored with the highest offices in the State,
made Master OF the Household and sent ambassador
to Edward Nv. of England, 1865 appointed Lord
Prvy Seal. Lord High Chancellor and Ambassador ut
ammo 14s4 all Of which he discharged with great abil
ity and integrity. He had no concern in the civil
war in which his royal master fell. but was in no
less favor with King James w. and again made Lord
Chancellor. ammo 1883. which he enjoyed till his
death. ammo 1893.
THE GALLEY OF IoRNE
Upon his marriage with the Lady Isobel. daughter
and coheiress Of John Stewart Lord Lorne, he took
that title and the arms Of the family. and. as con-
frmation of It, procured the resignation Of Walter
Stewart Of 1nnermeath.
From this time the Campbells bore on their pater-
nal shield the quartering of the Galley Of Lorne,
heradically described y lymphad her sails furled
her oars in action black ship on silver ground.
ARCHIBALD, SECOND EARL ARGYLL.
Colin was succeeded by his Archibald, who was
also royal favorte. King James W. appointed him
Chancellor Of Scotland in 1494 and Lord Chamberlain
the year after. The Earl Of Argyll commanded the
van OF the Scottish army at the battle Of Flodden,
1913 and in that disastrous fight he lost his life with
the best and bravest Of the Scottish nobility and
gentry with their king.
|, ac Fioddcn's fatal field
Where ,sh shyera was n., fslT ssosand' spear
Colin was married to Elizabeth, daughter of the
Earl of Lennox and had four and six daughters
From the four sons descended the Campbells Of
Shawfeld. Calder, Ardch2ttan, Ards, Clunes, SC.
The daughters all married into noble families and the
youngest Of thcm Elizabeth, is the heroine OF most
extraordinary adventure.
The clan MacIean despcrately hated the Campbells
and lost no opportunity OF giving evidences Of the
daughter Of the second Earl Argyll, married Iachlan
Mac Lean, but tho union did smooth matters for
her husbands clan sezed her carried her off and left
her rock between the island Of Lisnore and Null
which covered by the tide at high water. Dugald
Campbell OF Corramore her foster-brother. who was
on his way to visit her. the Perseus; he was
attracted by her cries. rescued her from her terrible
sition and took her to her brothers castle at versry
Presently the Mclean arrived there Also dressed in
mourning. to announce her DEATH 1.-THE rights of
hospitality in those days did not permit Argyll to
punish him on the spot" but he showed him out of
the front door, telling him to beware OF his brother
Sir John Campbell. who had sworn vengeance against
him. 1t was not until the MacIean had reached the
age of eighty that the avcnger found him. They met
in the streets OF Edinburgh and MacLean was killed
on sight"
COLIN OF THE LUMPY BROW
After his fathers death 1t Fodden Colin his eldest
son-called Cailen Maloch. C.. Colin OF the Lunpy
Brow, from swelling that appeared his forehead
when ne was angered-sucseeded M him and continued
neutenancy of Mcrse and all the provinces to the
south conferred him by James w. in order TO quell
the Dougases, which he did enectually to bring
them entirely into subjection to the royal authority
This Colin, third Earl OF Argyll. of the
an 81 int sI e %
Borders and Warden Of the Marches, with ample
confirmation Of the hereditary Sheriffship OF Argyll
shire Justcary of Scotland and Master of the House
hold, 1928, by which these honors became
vested in his family These Offices he discharged SO
granted him the Loriship of Abcrncthy then in the
Crown. by the forfeiture of Angus. He died ammo
1542, was married to Lady Janet Gordon. daughter
to Alexander, Earl of Huntly. and by her had
three sons. Archibald, John and Alexander. and u
daughter. Margaret, married to the Earl Of Suthcr
land
ARCHIBALD THE pIRsr PROTESTANT CAMPBELL
The fourth Earl. Archibald, was Lord Chancellor of
Scotland and of those peers who upon the death
of King James w. entered into an association to op-
pose the intended match between Queen Mary and
King Edward VI, Of England, and consequent union
of the crowns, tending ito the high dshonor per-
pctual skaith, damage and ruin Of the libertie and
noblcncss OF this realmc," which occasoned
with England in which he distinguished himself
greatly for courage and conduct, both in the unfortu
nate battle of Pnke 1547 and the siege of Had
dington, l54S. He the first Of his family who
embraced the Protestant religion, of which he u
sincere and Jealous professor. and his dcathbed
recommended the promoting II to his and success
sor. He died ammo 1868. and WAS thrice married;
first to Lady Helen Hamilton daughter to James.
of by he n Stfc il,ald
Doun, fifth Earl of Argyll.
ARCHIBALD cAMPBILL, PROTESTANT AMBASSADOR.
The recommendation of the father to the religion
of the family in the future evidently sank deep INTO
the heart OF the and successor, Archibald. fifth
Earl of Argyll; for, being - Of great parts and
prudence" he was sent by the estates OF Scotland
ambassador to Queen Anne i'm France, ammo l5Jy TO
supplicate her in favor Of the Protestant religion.
But that taking effect he concurrcd with the
Earls of Glcncairn, Morton and other persons
OF quality in the measures necessary for promoting
the Reformation which they got happily settled by
act of Parlisment, ammo 1860; and by the AS
sistance of Elizabeth, Queen OF England, he was