556

Dellinger, ! Murray, Swope,

Dennis, Negley, Sykes,

Dent, Nyman, Thomas,

Ecker, Parker, Turner,

Hatch, Parran, Wickard,

Hopkins, Purnell, Wooden—43.

Horsey, Ridgely,

So the question upon its adoption was decided in the
negative.

Mr. Schley submitted the following amendment:

Amend by adding the words: "except in cases where a
different rate, not exceeding seven and three-tenths per cen-
tum per annum, may be agreed upon or contracted for in
writing; "

Decided in the negative.

Mr. Ridgely submitted the following amendment:

Add at the end of the section as follows: "and the Legis-
lature shall provide by law all necessary forfeitures and pen-
alties against usury; "

Decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Clarke submitted the following amendment:

Strike out the word "be, " in line one and insert "not ex-
ceed; "

Decided in the affirmative

Mr. Miller submitted the following amendment:
Strike out the word "legal, " in first line;
Decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Hebb submitted the following amendment:

Strikeout the word "Legislature, " and insert the words
"General Assembly; "

Decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Thruston submitted the following amendment:

Strike out all after the word "The, " in the first line, and
insert, "legal rate of interest in this State shall be six per
centum per annum, except in cases where a different rate may
be agreed upon in writing between contracting parties, not
exceeding, however, seven and three-tenths per coat, interest