Kay's Edinburgh portraits : a series of anecdotal biographies chiefly of Scotchmen . , and throughout tlie neighbourhood, be supportedthe character of a country gentleman, more intent on improving bislands than desirous of engaging in those political and party animosities,which so miicb distract the harmony of society, and retard the progressof substantial national improvement. On his property be establishedextensive salt and coal works, from wbicb be derived very considerableemolument, and wbicb still continue the source of much wealth; and,by bis judicious management, be otherwise greatly en
Kay's Edinburgh portraits : a series of anecdotal biographies chiefly of Scotchmen . , and throughout tlie neighbourhood, be supportedthe character of a country gentleman, more intent on improving bislands than desirous of engaging in those political and party animosities,which so miicb distract the harmony of society, and retard the progressof substantial national improvement. On his property be establishedextensive salt and coal works, from wbicb be derived very considerableemolument, and wbicb still continue the source of much wealth; and,by bis judicious management, be otherwise greatly enhanced thevalue of his estate. Sir Archibald took an active hand in superintending his numerouscolliers and salters. They were a rough, uncultivated set of people;and, like niost workmen in similar euaployments, not very deeplyimpressed with proper notions of subordination. He IioaI bis ownsystem of management, however; and, although not strictly inaccordance with tbe principles of constitutional government, it provednot less efficacious than it was summary in its application. He.
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