say aye . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it. The vote on the amendment is reconsidered. The question now before you is on the amendment inserting the words “is a relic or barbarism” after the word punishment. Are you ready for the question? (Debatable). As many as are in favor of the amendment say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. The question now recurs on the amended resolution, Resolved, That capital punishment is a relic af barbarism and should be abolished. Are you ready for the question? As many as are in favor say aye . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.
164. The following resolution is before the assembly:
Resolved, That the French revolution was due to the revolutionary spirit of the times.
Mr. Murphy (obtaining the floor): I move to amend the resolution by inserting the words “to an overtaxed peasantry, to bad government and” after the word due.
