The North-Carolina standard., 1849-12-19
Correspondence of the Richmond Enquirer I

WASHINGTON, Dec l2, I949
Expectation rife this morning that an election
of Speaker would be effected to-day, and consequent
upon this general impression, dense crowd filled
the galleries and floor of the House at an eary hour
Mr.. w. r. w. Cobb of Alapama rose, after the
reading OF the journal, and replied briefly to the strc-
lures OF the non, In reference to his votes yes
terday The House then proceeded 10 vote for Speak
er-W. J. Brown receiving I12; necessary to a
ehlce ia; Messrs. Bocock and Seddon of Virginia.
and Wallace of South Carolina, refusing to vote for
him, thus happily defeating his election.
At this juncture of affairs Mr.. Stanlv of North
Carolina rose, and offered proposition as concil-
latory measure, that committee of six be appointed
three from each side of the Housewife should
choose suitable candidate upon whom each party
could >Inlte; thus reconcing conflicting interests
and eectlng an early settlement of this vexed oues-
tion Mr. Stanly took this occasion to intimate that
an an existed between the candidate of
of the '' 'Free-Soil Party.''
Gen. Bayly Indignantly repelled the insinuation as
dsrepua6le to Mr.. Brown, and rejecting gross NOR
al turpltude upon those acting with him and during
his remarks, asked Mr.. Brown who sat near him) if
he Gas had been Indirectly aeged) had written let
ter to any member of the House, pledginr himself
(as Speaker) so to shape the Committees on the Dis
rict of Columbia and Territories as to regard esne
clally the peculiar interests of the Free Soers
Mr., Brown replied in the negative or at least dis
claimed writing such letter as had been indicated
Gen. Bayly continued his remarks few moments
longer During this time great turmoil and excite
ment was manifested on all sides of the House) Af-
ter. another brief interview with Mr. Brown Cen
Bayly rose and informed the House that he deenIv
regretted to say that from the admissions of Mr.
Brown, he, and those acting with him. had been
grossly deceived hitherto, and he was now satisfied
that an understanding existed between Mr.. Brown
and Mr.. Wllmot In reference to the appointment of
the aforesaid committees. This announcement fell
ike bomb-shel In the House, and the excitement
became intense. cannot depict to you the indigna-
ton exhibited by our friends in view of this terrible
'hno L
thanks of the country, and more particularly the
South are due to our Representatives. Bocock and
Seldom, and Mr. Wallace of South Carolina. who
happily refused their support this ballot thereby
Giddings & Co.
would state here, from full kno,vledge 0 the fact
that 1t was with reluctance friends from the South
were induced to vote for Mr.. Brown nor did thew do
until the most ample and satisfactory assurance
had been given that he was sound on the subject
of the Proviso, will appear from all of his recorded
votes while In Congress-. The political cauldron ia
boiling over with excitement tonight AS to the
result OF this question, speculation is at fault
refer you for details to the Washington papers,
as also tor the remarks of the several members in
reference to the proceedings of this dav.
Yours, truly, v1NDEx.
NATIONAL HOTEL, 1O3, p. NJ
P. S. During the whole course of the evening
this Hotel has been living mass of people; the
theme has been one universal cry of sShame shame
shame !!' on the outrage committed. For the hon
of future legislation, hope never to witness such
scene as has presented itself in the Halls of Con-
gress this day.
For the present we content ourselves with givinp
W. ]. Brown'sletter to Wimot, which is damning
enough.
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. 10, I949.
DEAR SIR: In answer to yours of this date. 1 will
state that, should be elected Speaker of the House
Of Representatives, will constitute the Committees
On the District of Columbia, on Territories and on
the Judiciary, in such as shall be satisfactory
! 70 yourself and your friends. am representative
from free State, and have always been onnosed to
the extension of slavery, and believe that the federal
government should be relieved from the responsible
ty of slavery, where they have the constitutional
power to abolish it.
l am yours, truly, w. J. BROWN.
Hon. DAVID WlMoT