The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-23


One Of the tssrs at the conclusion of the poll said
that the Hon. Mn. Conn., ofGeergs, elected Speaker
Great excitement occasioned by this announce
ment and the cappng Of hands in the gallery was ire
mspdous. u.. .r.,.r.
4" Order" having been demanded, and partially re-
stored,
Mr.. STANLEY, whig Of Ohio offered resolution that
Mr. Csbb bedeeared the Speaker of the House of Reme.
sentafires.
Mr. Roor desired the question to be taken by yeas and
nays Cries Of" Orderly am opposed to it. e. Or.
dsr.'D will make my speech and express my opinion
according to my conscience.
Mr. ScHEScK, whig of Ohio, In n loud voice. amid
copfusionI soy Cobb is Speaker of this House Voices
from all quarters making all kinds Of exclamstions)
MIR. ST. more that he be conducted to me chair.
simultaneous outbreak of Call the roll "Order .
"No right to CALL" "Order"
The roll called Mr. Stanly's resolution. which
was adopted and the Hon. HOWELL COBB. of Geor-
gis the democratic candidate the Speakershp
clared to be duly elected
Messrs Mcdowell and winthrop we're appointed by
the clerk to conduct Mr. Cobb to the chair which
being done,
Mr.. CoBB spoke as follows
GENTLEMEN HOUSE, RErREsENrArvEs-It
would be useless to Disguise the fact that feel deeply
embarrassed in taking this chair under the circum
difficulties by which this position is surrounded al
this time The pc culiar organization of this body IL
| exhibited in our proceedings since first met
The nature and character of the various important
and exciting questions Of public policy which will
gage attention during the present session Of
grees conspre to render the duties of this office pc
| culiarly embarrassing onerous, and responsible.
| may be permitted, therefore, to ask, in advance
| your generous aid and support in the effort
| shall make, firmly, faithfully and impartally, t.
| discharge its duties The country has been look
ing with anxiety to effort to fleet organza
ton the people will continue to regard with int
rest every step take in legislative course Our
duties will be laborious-our responsibility great Let
us then In view of these considerations invoke in
discharge Of these duties, patriotism broad the
Union and as comprehensive the nature and cha
racter Of various interests and Guided
BY this spirit, under the blessings of Heaven ouI
action will result in the continued prosperity OF
| our common country Accept, gentlemen, my CRATE.
full for the honor you have conferred
me- in eecting nae as your presiding officer during
| the present Congress.
Great applause followed the above speech; when, or
| der being once more restored,
MIR v,sros for the purpose of facilitating business
moved that the members of the House be sworn in
LINN BOYD, of Kentucky, the senior member, aami.
| nistered the oath Of Office to the Speaker.
Mr. TnsnrsoS, Of Mississippi, thought that the
swearing in of members tonight would not expedite
| the coming In of the Presidents message.
Ii now being six o'clock, the House adjourned till
Monday.
loving to the disarrapgement Of the telegraphic
wires, we unable to procure in time for publics
ton, the of those members who voted on the
last ballot for Speaker