The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-12

VISToN. He had not previously voted
One hundred and fourteen votes were necessary
to a choice the last trial; and, consequently,
there was no election
Mr.. THOMPSON, Of Kentucky, moved that the
House adjourn, and asked for the yeas and nays.
Mr.. WINTHROP arose. and asked to say single
word. There were cries of ''leave," "leave," ego
on" And he proceeded Ldcsirc only to say to the
members assembled, that ii is well known to many
ofmy friends, of whom great majority have hon
ored me with their support, that should have with
drawn my name long ago, if had consulted my
own wishes. | had repeatedly expressed my per-
sonal desire not to stand in the way of satisfactory
organization, or, indeed, any organization; believ
ing that the highest interests of the country, the
peace, and safety of the Union, demanded an organ
ization of Sort to be effected without delay.
But my friends have continually PERSISTED that my
within their control, and not my own.
Therefore had allowed the contest TO go on Ire
peat thus publicly, what have before said privately
that nothing would give me greater pain than TO
imagine, for instant, that have stood in the way
of an organization. desire TO say TO all who have
given to me their support, that thank them most
cordially for it, and that it would afford me the ut
most satisfaction if they should concentrate
other candidate, and will co operate with them.
There were calls for another vote, when
MIR. THOMPSON, Of Kentucky, said that he
would be willing for this, if there was probability
of an election to-day. He preferred Mr.. Winthrop
for Speaker, account Of his ability, capacity,
and knowledge Of the government of the House;
but if that gentleman was now out of the question,
the Wings wanted time to deliberate and concert
measures for selecting another candidate. And,
a matter Of justice, he moved that the House adj
journ.
The question was taken, and decided in the mega
tive--yeas Ill, nays ia
Mr. COBB, Of Alabama, moved that the House
proceed with the voting for Speaker.
Mr. STANLY moved a call Of the House.
Mr. BAYLY rose 10 a question of order, but
what il could not be asccrtained, owing TO the
confusion.
The CLERK said that lac could not decide upon
any subject, but would submit the question to the
House.
Mr.. MEADE moved to lay upon the table the
motion for call Of the House
These motions made in quick succession
members standing in all directions.
The CLERK. The gentleman from North Caro-
lima hss moved a call Of the House, and the gentle
man from Virginia moves TO lay il upon llc table.
Mr. EVANS, Of Maryland. And on that mo
ton ask for the yeas and nays.
Mr. MEADE. ! withdraw my motion.
Mr.. EVANS. Task for the yeas and nays on or
dering the call.
MIR. JOHNSON, Of Tennessee There was
motion pending to proceed with the voting; conse-
quenuy, the motion Of the member from North
Carolina is out Of order The first motion has pre-
cedonoc-that Of M. Conn, to proceed with the
voting.
Mr. HALL, Of Missouri. ! move to amend it, by
adding And that William J. Brown be chosen
speaker"
Mr. EVANS. On that amendment ! ask for the
yeas and nays.
Mr. STANLY moved call Of the House
Mr. SCHENCK moved 10 lay the whole subject
upon the table, and asked for the yeas and nays on
the question.
Mr. HALL then withdrew his amendment
Mr.. SCHENCK moved that there be a call Of the
House.
Mr.. MEADE rose 10 point Of order, namely
there being motion pending when the gentleman
from North Carolina made his motion, the latter
and all subsequent motions must be out Of order.
Mr. DUER. move that adjourn.
Mr. STANTON, Of Tennessee. Il is evident that
all the other side want is TO adjourn u il not?
tSevcral voices. "Yes" "that IL all, " adjourn
Then move that the House do adjourn. That's in
order, suppose
Mr.. GIDDlNGS. Yes, that is always in order.
And the question being taken,
The House at twenty minutes past four O'Clock,
adjourned until tomorrow.