Alexander Adam, a Scottish teacher and grammarian, born in Murrayshire in June, 1741, died Dec. 18, 1809. He acquired learning amid difficulties, and in 1768 was appointed rector of the high school of Edinburgh, which office he filled for 40 years. H wrote "Principles of Latin and English Grammar," "Roman Antiquities," "Summary of Geography and History, both Ancient and Modern," and "Classical Biography," all of which were long in general use in Europe and America.