ARTHUE HAY, NINTH MARQUIS OF TWEEDHALE. 



A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. 



Outside a circle of no very large area in comparison with what is called the world, the subject 

 of this sketch was but little known ; but the circle which included the friends and admirers of 

 Arthur Hay consisted of men whose friendship and esteem, not lightly bestowed or causelessly 

 lavished, were the cherished rewards of unflinching honour, high principle, great solidity of 

 character, a warm heart and steady love of truth, combined with a quick intelligence, liberal 

 attainments as a naturalist, and an ardent spirit of investigation and research. An excellent 

 officer, devoted to his profession, he was also a laborious student ; and his proficiency and success 

 in the branch of knowledge to which he more especially devoted his attention will be best demon- 

 strated by the perusal of the papers he left behind him, which are to be found in the present 

 volume. A modesty which was in a great measure accentuated by the shyness said to be some- 

 what characteristic of the members of his ancient race, prevented him from taking that place in 

 the eye of the public to which his abilities and judgment entitled him ; but his calm judicial 

 mind, his business habits, his quick appreciation of the merits of persons or things subjected to 

 discussion, caused men to come to him eagerly in time of trouble, and insured him a high position 

 in those little unofficial councils which exercise so great an influence over the inner life of 

 society. His name never came prominently before the public ; but he exercised a far greater 

 influence than many of those who stood in front of him ; and it was felt, by all who were 

 acquainted with his capacity and qualities, that in a season of trial he might at any moment 



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