§ MR. AUGUSTUS SMITHsaid, the Motion which he had the honour to submit was one so very similar to that which had just been decided, as to make it unnecessary for him to take up the time of the House by advancing any arguments in its support. He would therefore content himself by simply moving for leave to bring in a Bill to allow the votes of municipal electors to be taken by way of ballot in all places where the town council should so think fit.
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONAfter the agreeable surprise which we have had enacted this evening, and the hon. Member for Bristol having given us an example in his own person that silent voting is better than audible argument, of course this Bill will take its fate with the other, and therefore I will defer any remarks until another occasion.
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Motion made, and Question put,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to allow the Votes of Municipal Electors to be taken by way of Ballot, in all places where the Town Council shall so think fit.
§ The House divided:—Ayes 82; Noes 48: Majority 34.
§ Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. AUGUSTUS SMITH, Mr. Cox, and Mr. DILLWYN.