250 The American Geologist. April, 1902. 
or the monograph on the Geology of the Bass Rock, but much 
more to the artistic and graceful setting of these facts, and the 
philosophical discussions to which they gave birth. He acquired 
an exquisite diction which is still unapproacked by any other 
English writer on geologic subjects, and this was invigorated 
by a logical continuity and the intellectual rectitude and se- 
quentiality characteristic of his race. 
Scotsmen have a right to pride in the achievements of 
their distinguished countryman and it is therefore with em- 
inent propriety that the people of his native town, Cromarty, 
have, with the encouragement and support of many eminent 
names, undertaken to commemorate this 1ooth anniversary of 
his birth by the erection of a permanent memorial to his work 
and worth. The letter following is from the secretary of the 
Hugh Miller Centenary Committee, and is addressed to one 
of the editors of the GroLtocist who, in response to the re- 
quest, has undertaken to act as the representative of this 
committee for the United States. 
My Dear Sir:—The readers of the AmeRICAN GEOLOGIST are no 
doubt aware that, the present year being the centenary of the birth 
of Hugh Miller, an endeavour is being made to fittingly celebrate his 
centenary. It is generally agreed that no more fitting memorial of 
the event could be had than the erection in the little town where he 
was born of an institution where the many interesting geological and 
literary relics belonging to Miller may be rightly preserved. The 
“Hugh Miller Institute” will also be used as a free library, so that 
future generations may benefit by this memorial to our illustrious 
townsman. 
When, fifty years ago, Miller's splendid geological writings were 
launched upon the world, nowhere were they more eagerly received 
than in the United States, and Americans, I venture to say, have vied 
with Scotsmen in their admiration for the man who, beginning life 
in such humble circumstances, became a sort of inspiration to Eng- 
lish-speaking people. 
We may therefore, I think, safely bespeak the co-operation of 
Americans in our endeavour to honor the memory of Hugh Miller, so 
that the intended memorial may be said to be, not local, but represen- 
tative of his admirers throughout the world. The Centenary Commit- 
tee feel assured you will be glad to take charge of any subscriptions 
that may be forthcoming for this purpose. I am &c., 
J. Barn, Hon. Sec’ y, 
Hugh Miller Centenary Committee. 
Cromarty, Scotland, March 10, 102. 
