SO.YELAND.
Mr. Abereromby met a large body of the Edinburgh t lectors on Monday, at the Waterloo Rooms. After some preliminary remarks, lac proceeded to give an aCCOUIR of the reasons which had induced him to accept office,—namely, the assurance he had received, and the con- fidence lie felt of being able to render service to his country. At the same time, so far front his official situation being adverse to the right performance of his peculiar duties to his constituents, he thought that it would prove just the reverse. Ile warned the electors in distinct terms, dirt in future he must act with his colleagues ; and though perfectly ready to answer questions relative to his past conduct, he could only speak generally as to his future intentions. His principle would be to remove what was wrong, to make that which remained durable by rendering it pure. On all questions, he should support what he con- ceived to be the end and aim of the Reform Act, " gradually to reform all abuses, and to act in unison with the wishes of the great body of the people." Mr. Abercromby was cordially cheered during his speech. The day of his nomination, and on this occasion of his election, is fixed for Monday next.
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