SCOTLAND.
The Liberals have generally succeeded in the Municipal elections. In the Metropolis, the Edinburgh Chronicle states that "In four out of five wards not a Tory was elected. Indeed, in three of the wards they did not show face; and in the fourth ward, where two genuine Tories did start, the attempt did not excite a worse feeling than laughter. They exposed themselves and their party ; they afforded great amusement to the Reforming constituency. Their aggregate number polled was only 213; that of the Liberals 1006, or 5 to 1. So perish all Tory attempts ! In the fifth ward, however, two Tories were returned; but that we expected ; indeed, this ward will not for some years be represented by any but 'Tories; it is aristo. cratical throughout. We are much gratified that the Lord Provost so tri- umphantly carried the day in the first ward. That ward has done itself honour on this as on all occasions."
In Glasgow, the Tories think it a great triumph to have carried two candidates (both of whom, however, protest against being considered Tories,) out of eleven. In Dundee the popular candidates were re- turned. Provost Kay was anxious to give up the office of Chief Ma- gistrate, but has been prevailed upon to continue in it for another year.
The Paisley Reformers frightened the Tories out of the field : the latter disdained to take any part in the elections.
In Haddington, the Voluntaries and Radicals beat the Churchmen and Tories.
In Jedburgh, the Tories carried their six candidates.
In Airdrie, the Liberals were successful, although the "trumpery" Crotty and Co. have lately been endeavouring to strengthen the Church party in Airdrie.
In Stirling, Aberdeen, and Peterhead, the Liberals were successful. In Cupar;last year, eleven Tories managed to get into the Council ; this year not one has been elected. Last year, in St. Andrew's, two Tones were returned ; this year, none. In East Anstruther, out of Six Councillors, only two are Tories. A bad look-out this for saintly Andrew Johnston.
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