There was naturally much irritation, more probably than is indicated by the divisions.

For the constituent bodies were generally delighted with the bill; and many members who disliked it were afraid to oppose it.

The House yielded to the pressure of public opinion, but not without a pang and a struggle.

The discussions in the committee seem to have been acrimonious.

Such sharp words passed between Seymour and one of the Whig members that it was necessary to put the Speaker in the chair and the mace on the table for the purpose of restoring order.