§ The house of Commons was summoned to the House of Peers.
§ Mr. Abercromby,attended by his proposer and seconder, and accompanied by a large number of Members, proceeded to the House of Peers.
On the Speaker'sreturn, having taken his seat in the Chair, he informed the House of what took place in the House of Peers, and added, that he had once more to express to the House his unfeigned thanks for the distinguished honour which it had conferred upon him, and for the great proof it had shown of its confidence in him. He was well aware, that if he did not possess the full confidence of the House, it would be useless for him to hope, that he could adequately discharge the important duties of his station. It should, however, be his constant endeavour to gain that confidence by fidelity and zeal, and by pursuing a just and impartial course in support of the rights and privileges of that House.
The two Houses of Parliament were occupied till Tuesday, February 24th, in swearing in of Members.