A clergyman investigated the rumour, with the view of tracing it to its source, but without success." The Times of 2nd June says, "Report without foundation".
Perth Courier, 28th May, quoting from the Dumfries and Galloway Courier, repeats above almost verbatim.

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The clergyman to whom we have alluded, and who allows me to make use of his name, is Mr.Yorstoun, minister of Hoddam.