an English Congregational minister, was born in Perth, Scotland, April 13, 1789, of Highland ancestry. He received his early education in the high- school in that city; and was remarkable .for physical energy 'and vigor, great independence of character, and a thirst for knowledge on every subject within his reach. He was converted early in life. In 1815 he left Perth and went to Dublin; thence he proceeded to Cork, where he labored fifteen years in the interest of the Irish Evangelical Society. In 1830 he became pastor of the Church in Camberwell, where he continued till his death, June 10, 1862. Mr. Burnet was a thoroughly devoted minister, a very popular -platform speaker, and a powerful advocate of the civil and religious liberties of the people. While in Ireland, he published the substance of some lectures on The Deity of Christ, and a tract on The Authority of Pastors in the Church, with Remarks on the Office of Deacons. See (Lond.) Cong. Year-book, 1863,'p. 214.