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nal nature, and the sentiments connected 
with these, so it may well be supposed, 
that the characrer (as gay, picturesque, or 
snblime,) of those scenes whicli first at- 
tract his attention, may, in some measure, 
give their own colouring to his fancy, and 
regulate the current of his genius, Wile, 
therefore, we contemplate such scenes as 
these, and view in them the objects which 
first inspired the youthful Bard, we are 
more sensibly affected, than by a narration 
of his life, or even a perusal of his com- 
positions. When the mind is in a frame 
like this, how delivbtful is it to observe, 
that the memory of the Bard is preserved 
from oblivion amidst his native haunts, 
and that public sympathy is there pre- 
sented with an object to rivet its atten- 
tidn, and to command its respect ! 
We feel, therefore, peculiar satisfaction 
i announcing to the public, that a sub- 
scription is at length opened, for the pur- 
pose of erecting a Monument on some 
commanding situation in the immediate 
vicinity of Ednam. The accomplishment 
of this design, which has been contem- 
plated for several years by the Society of 
Gentlemen, who met annually at Ednam 
to celebrate the birth of the Poet, will 
now, it is hoped, proceed without further 
interruption or delay. But it is obvious, 
that to render a proper tribute of respect 
to his memory, cannot be expected to he 
the work of the limited circle of indivi- 
duals, who are either members of that 
Society, or whose residence happens to 
be in the neighbourhood of Iduam. 
These may indeed be expected to feel the 
‘ warmest interest in the success of the 
plan, and to take the most active part in 
conducting it to its completion ; but the 
assistance of the Public is indispensably 
necessary. 
To the opulent inhabitants of Scotland, 
therefore, and to the friends of genius 
through the United Kingdom, they feel’ 
themselves obliged to apply for pecuniary 
aid; and, in doing so, they cherish a de- 
gtee of confidence in the success of their 
application, which naturally arises from 
their having observed, that the disceri- 
ing liberality of the public has, in this 
enlightened age and country, been pro- 
portioned to the occasions which have 
required its exercise. No specific plan 
for the Monument has yet been adopted, 
thongh several sketches have been made; 
uid it would indeed be premature to fix. 
upon any, till the amount of the sums 
subscribed may enable the Society to- 
proportion the undertaking to the meas 
of electing it. 
hood of Ednam command a prospect. 
richly diversified with nateral beauties, 
and would afford a most appropriate.situ= » 
ation for a Monument to the Poet of the 
*€ Seasons.” We have the satisfaction 
also of being assured, that more than one 
proprietor will most cheerfully set apart _ 
sucha portion of ground as may be re-— 
quisite for this purpose. The accom- 
plishment of the object may now there- 
tore be anticipated, in a manner, which 
may render it worthy of being associated 
with the name it is meant to honour, and 
of being regarded as a lasting memorial of 
the gratitude and respect of the British 
public, mS ¥ 
Lists of the Committee appointed to - 
conduct the business, and of the Sub- 
scriptions already received, are annexed ; 
and such additional information will, 
from time to time, be communicated as 
the public have aright to expect. The 
Names of Subscribers will be received at 
the Otfice of the Monthly Magazine, — 
No. 6, Bridge-street, London. 
Members of the Committee. 
Sir Alexander Don, Baronet; 7 
Sir Henry Hay Macdougal, baronet ; 
Sir George Nouglas, baronet 5 
George Baillie, esq. M. P.; 
Walter Scott, esq. 
Lieut--Col. Robertson ; 
George Waldie, esq. Hendersyde ; 
Robert Walker, esq. Wooden; = 
Dr. Douglas, Kelso ; ; 
Rev. Robert Lundie, Kelso, Secretary. 
Names of Subscribers, in the Order in 
which they have been received. 
George Waldie, esq. of Hender- 
u yaaoe ave (id ras Ae ates 10 10 0 
Robert Walker, esq of Wooden & 5 O 
Robert Davidson, esq. of Pinna-2 , 
cheat’ bcuetis sien ig i. Fux 
Lieut.-Col. Robertson... . . ted Qi vB, 0 Oven 
James Potts, esq. KelsoBank -. 5° 5 0 
Mr. Haldane, Broomlands....- Fiori Diy 
Trev. R. Lundie, MinisterofKelso 5 5 0 
A. Thomson, Minister of Sprous- - 
ton, (now one of the Minis-@ 3 $3 O 
tersor Perth) ot : 
R. Robertsan, Minister of Ednam 2 2 0 
John Waldie, esq. younger, of 
Hendersyde shoenagn sawn Su. 20 
Mr. P. Robertson, Ednam. 2.2. peg GF 
James Douglas, M.D. Kelso.-.. 55 50 
Sir James Pringle, baronet ----. 10 10 045 
S# H. H. Macdouegal, baronet... 10 10 0+ 
Sir George Douglas, baronet..-. 1010 0, 
George Baillie, esq. of. Jerris- t 
wood, A ei ge! bt 
Walter ScGbeesdoiiainc «pears Pet a) 
Anarew Wilson, M.D.'Kelso -- 3 °3 0° 
Mr. James Ballantyne, Edinburgh 5 5 O 
Francis 
