SCOTLAND.
The nomination of candidates for the Inverness Burghs took place at Inverness on Friday the 28th. Mr. Fraser of Cromarty House, was proposed by Provost Cumming, and seconded by Mr. Wilson, a solicitor. Mr. Morrison was proposed by Colonel Ross of Strathgarve, and se- conded by Mr. George Mackay, merchant. Mr. Fraser broke down several times in his address to the electors. He endeavoured, amidst much interruption, to explain that he was not an Anti-Reformer, but a politician of moderate opinions.
Mr. Morrison spoke like one more practised in electioneering. He was at pains to impress upon his hearers the value and extent of' the services performed by the Whits Ministers, to whom he intended to give a general support; while at the same time he would maintain a per- fectly independent position. Towards the end of his speech, Mr. Morrison descanted on Lord Brougham's versatility, and eccentricity,— a needless digression, for which he begged pardon.
Mr. Ellice junior, who has most actively supported Mr. Morrison in his canvass, addressed the electors, and was received with much favour. The show of hands was for Mr. Morrison ; and a poll was demanded for Mr. Fraser.
The polling commenced at eight o'clock on Tuesday ; and terminated in a majority of 46 for Mr. Morrison. The numbers at the difforent polling-places are thus stated—
Morrison. Fraser.
Inverness 236 183 Nairn 36 30 Forres 35 70 Fortmse 213 24 353 307
Mr. Macleod's majority at the last election was only 19. The op- posing parties accuse each other of profuse bribery. They may call it by what name they like, but no doubt the Highlands have been glad- dened by a heavy disbursement of hard cash.
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