B C OT.LA.ND.
As in England, the Municipal elections on the 1st instant passed off with very little interest. The Edinburgh Town-Council is unchanged in its political composition; in Glasgow only three wards were contested; the same dulness prevailed elsewhere; and although some " excitement " is reported in Paisley, the grounds of it are not made intelligible to the dis- tant reader.
Lord John Russell's inauguration as Lord Rector of Glasgow University has been further postponed. A communication from Lord John expresses his extreme regret that the state of public business makes it impossible for him to visit Glasgow, with due regard to his official duties.
. The trade of Paisley is beginning to participate in the general depression that prevails over the country. For the last two weeks the number of peo- ple out of employment has been considerable, and they are very rapidly on the increase. This arises not so much from the want of sales or of orders in the mean time, as from the general distrust that prevails, and the impossibility of making a living profit after paying the high rate of discount that is charged. We are inclined to hope for the best, but we are sorry to say that present appearances hold out the prospect of a very gloomy winter both for the manufacturer and the operative.—Renfrewshire Reformer.
. The fever in Edinburgh is still outrunning all effects to check it-
" The Infirmary," says the Edinburgh Weekly Express, " is crammed in every corner, and beds are bespoken beforehand in anticipation of the death or con- valescence of the occupants. Surgeon Square is full. The Industrial School will hold 120 patients; it is expected to be full in a short time. The City Board have 74 patients at their own houses, and the cry of the officials is still for more room."
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