House of Argyll and the collateral branches of the clan Campbell, from the year 420 to the present time

BURYING-PLACE OF THE ARGYLLS. 237
The scene at this moment, as the Procession moved on its
winding way, slowly along the beautiful shore, to the Church-
Yard, was peculiarly interesting and full of solemnity; but
we could not help thinking that, amidst such sublime scenery,
and upon such an occasion, that the wail of the pibroch
amongst the mountains would not have been at all out of
place ; but, be that as it may, all was solemn and still, and
perhaps the omission was dictated by good taste.
When the body arrived at the mausoleum it was lowered
upon the bench by the side of the former noble tenants of the
dark abode, and the Eev. Dr. M'Leod of Glasgow offered up
one of the most touching prayers we have ever listened to.
In early life the late Duke entered the Army, and served
under the Duke of York and Sir Ealph Abercromby in
Holland.
He afterwards represented the county of Argyll for up-
wards of 20 years. He retired from Parliament about the
year 1821, and chiefly resided at Ardencaple Castle, his seat
in Dumbartonshire, till his accession to the title on the death
of his brother, the sixth Duke, in 1839. The part he took
in endeavouring to arrest the impending disruption of the
Church of Scotland is a matter of history, and although the
propriety of legalising the Veto Law — which would have been
the effect of his bill, — will be doubted by many, the attempt
was worthy of the descendant of those who had contributed
so essentially to its establishment.
In private life, his Grace was distinguished by the warmest
and most generous feelings, uuited to the highest sense of
honour.
He was attached to scientific pursuits, and was well ac-
quainted with the principles of chemistry and mechanics.
He was a Fellow of the Eoyal Societies of London and
Edinburgh, and Knight of the Thistle.
THE BUEYING-PLACE OF THE AEGYLLS.
The legend of St. Mund, from whom Kilmun takes its
name, is to be found in that very rare and interesting work
the Breviary of Aberdeen. He was a native of Ireland.
While yet a lad, keeping his father's flocks, the tokens of his
holiness became so manifest that his parents gave their