The Senator had his majority so cut down that he retired from the opposition.

The questions too had become so much more discussed and watched, and the blame so fastened upon the lobby that many members from the country no longer dared to oppose legislation on the subject.

Hence it was that the bills, newly drawn by Peter, to reduce opposition as far as possible, when introduced by Schlurger soon after the opening of the legislature, went through with a rush, not even ayes and nays being taken.

Aided by Mr.Costell, Peter secured their prompt signing by Catlin, his long fight had ended in victory.
The "sixt" was wild with joy over the triumph.

Whether it was because it was a tenement ward, or because Peter had talked there so much about it, or because his success was felt to redound to their credit, the voters got up a display of fireworks on the night when the news of the signing of the bills reached New York.