But, of course, they did not fail to see the irony of Mr.
Hill's remark.

It did transpire that whenever a motion to adjourn was made by a Democratic member of the commission it was usually carried by a vote of eight to seven,--Mr.Justice Bradley voting in the affirmative with the Democrats.

On no other question, however, could they depend on his vote.
The decision of the Electoral Commission was finally rendered in favor of Mr.Hayes by a strict party vote,--eight to seven.

Strong and bitter opposition to the approval of the decision was made in the House by quite a number of northern Democrats, but the majority of southern Democrats, aided by such northern Democrats as represented districts having large commercial interests,--interests that are at all times willing to pay any price for peace,--accepted the decision, and Mr.
Hayes was allowed to be peacefully inaugurated..