First Voice. Suppose it is decided in favour of Mr. Freeman, I wish to know if the debate can be continued or not.
The question was now taken by rising, and silence being restored, the Moderator said—"It is the decision of the chair, that the proceeds belong to Mr. Freeman, by a very large majority."
Voice. Sir, there is a mistake.
Moderator. Are there any gentlemen here who are dissatisfied with the decision?
Voice. I am.
Hon. Charles Gibbons, speaker of the Senate, proposed to take the question by voice. This was agreed upon.
Mr. Elder. All in favour of the proceeds being given to Mr. Freeman, say I. Here there was a tremendous response. The contrary opinion was then taken, and the chair decided that the I's were in a large majority. (Great applause.)
Voice. Mr. President, I demand back my quarter dollar—I can't pay money to go into the pockets of a gambler. (Hisses.)
Mr. Freeman. The gentleman can have his quarter back with pleasure. (Applause.)
The rest of the evening was consumed in the explanation of tricks of gamblers by Mr. Green, which was intensely interesting, and he was greeted with rounds of applause, as he successfully performed them.