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Sole Makers- SMITH & SON, NESS IRON WORKS, INVERNESS, N.B. Drawings and Prices free on application. Agents Wanted. PROPOSED HIGHLAND NEWSPAPER, TO BE CALLED "THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER EDITED BY ALEXANDER MACKENZIE, F.S.A., Scot., WE have for some time been strongly urged, from influential quarters at home a abroad, to take the necessary steps for starting an Independent Weekly Newspape in Inverness, for the special purpose of advocating the claims and promoting the terests of the Highland people. It has been suggested that the present time is specially opportune for a mun ment in this direction; and that our Mr Alexander Mackenzie's special knowledge his countrymen, their history, and wants in the present crisis, points to him as ' most suitable to conduct such a paper; the marked success of the Celtic Magaz under his guidance, when all similar attempts by others failed, being an earnest of ability to prove equally successful in conducting a Highland newspaper, To embark in the direction proposed is a serious undertaking, both as regar its financial responsibilities and the labour and energy necessary to make the paper fluential and prosperous. Very liberal support has been already offered, and noths, is wanting to induce us and Mr Mackenzie to move in the matter, but a certainty the paper shall be widely and energetically supported by Highlanders, and by th numerous friends at home and abroad. To test the feeling existing among those specially interested, and to put the m beyond question, the present Circular is issued, as the most practical means, to eat all who are willing to support a Highland Newspaper to do so in a substantial fo by subscribing, and agreeing to pay a year's subscription in advance; the money t to be paid until it is finally decided to issue the paper. Should the result prove satisfactory, steps will at once be taken to start a pape of eight pages, at one penny. If, on the other hand, such interest is not shown in the manner indicated, as will secure a certain subscribed circulation to begin with of at least five thousand copies, it will not be deemed prudent to proceed any further in the matter at present. Whether or not the Highlanders shall have a represe tative paper is thus left in their own hands; and they should, in a matter of this kind remember that "Heaven helps those who help themselves." All who feel interested regarding the position and prospects of the Hightar people; and who care for the Language, Literature, Traditions, and the Materia interests of a noble but ill-used race, will, it is hoped, aid us in securing the necessar support for carrying out the object aimed at. It is believed that the manner in which the Celtic Magazine has been conducte to such a successful issue, will be accepted as a sufficient guarantee that the same pr dence, firmness, and energy which secured that success will be applied with engreater results, to the conduct of such a Newspaper as is now proposed. The leading friends of the Highland people are now satisfied-that the repor of the Royal Commission has been issued-that the real work of those who deman and will insist upon a change in the present Land Laws is only beginning in carnal This points strongly to the necessity of Highlanders having a special organ of thes own to advance their claims. A Gaelic department will form a feature of the paper; and special attenti will always be given to Local News from every Strath, Glen, and Hamlet, whe Highlanders are to be found, Orders for the paper should be forwarded without delay, to A. & W. MACKENZIE. Celtic Magazine Office, 25 High Street, Inverness. In Paper Covers, 6d., Cloth Gilt, 18. By Post, 2d. extra. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE REPORT OF THE CROFTER ROYAL COMMISSION. BY ALEXANDER MACKENZIE, F.S.A., Scor., Editor of the "Celtic Magazine," and author of several Works on the History and Social State of the Highlands, with life-like Portrait of CHARLES FRASERMACKINTOSH, Esq., M.P. EIGHTY PAGES, DEMY 8vo. From A. & W. MACKENZIE, Celtic Magazine Office, Inverness, or may be ordered through any Bookseller. "Mr Mackenzie, the well known editor of the Celtic Magazine, knows more about the Highlands and Highlanders than any man now living, and for this reason his analysis f the report of the Royal Commissioners who recently inquired into the condition sad gir auces of the crofters is eminently worthy of public attention. Mr Mackenzie not only analys and epitomises the report, but he criticises it likewise, pointing out its defects as well as s excellencies. Many persons who could not find time to wade through the report itself will be thankful to Mr Mackenzie for furnishing them with the careful and discriminating analysis of it, from which they will be able to gather all they care to know, and indeed a 1 that they require te know in order to an intelligent understanding of the question.”—Dundee Advertiser. Prepared by the man, who, of all men, is best fitted for the execution of such a task. Drawn up with conspicuous fairness, most admirable temper, and in a manner to which no one can take the slightest objection."—Leader in Greenock Telegraph. "Upon all who are desirous of becoming acquainted with the leading features of the Crifte Commissioners' report on the condition of the Highlands and Islands, Mr Alexander Marker Inverness, the energetic editor of the Celtic Magazine, has conferred a real boon by issuing a pamphlet, extending to about 80 pages, containing a careful and interesting analysis of the podervis volume."-People's Journal. "In a well got up pamphlet of 80 pages Mr Alexander Mackenzie, editor of the Celtic Magis M. gives a capital analysis of the report of the Crofter Commission. He also tests the several rec mendations of the Commissioners by his own knowledge of the circumstances of the Highlands, and shows wherein they are inadequate as a remedy for existing evils. The pamphlet is a valtakie contribution to an understanding of the Crofter question and the proposals of the Commissioners' Perthshire Advertiser. "Mr Alexande Mackenzie, F.S.A. Scot., and editor of the Celtic Magazine, has, however, rezdered ordinary readers a real service by issuing in a handy and cheap form a carefully-prepare analysis of the report. Mr Mackenzie understands, as few inen do, the subject of Highland ances, and he is able to state in brief compass the salient features of the recommendations of tr Committee, and to show how far they go to effect the object in view. Of course, Mr Mack's strong opinions, earnest as they are, will not meet with universal approval, nor is that claimed f them; but even, subject to the deductions made by those who differ from him, his remarks willie found of value not only as being those of a competent critic, but as indicating the extent to whi the people of the Highlands are likely to be satisfied with the proposals of the Commission"— Dundee Evening Telegraph. "An able paper."-Northern Chronicle. "Admirable Analysis. It is written by one who is a thorough master of the subt and who writes with moderation, good sense, and most admirable temper."-Leader in Kilmarva Standard. "It cannot fail for several reasons, to have an interest all its own. May be accepted as reflecting the opinion that is likely to prevail among the Crofters and Cottars."-Leader in Aherders Journal "Invaluable for reference to those especially to whom the blue book is inaccessible."—Nortarra Ensign. "A most excellent Analysis. cessful manner."-Caithness Courier. brought out the most prominent points in a highly s JAMES DOW, Practical Bookbinder, Castle Street, Inverness. The best work at reasonable rates. A trial order solicited. |