Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1849-12-19
U. S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Every truly American heart must feel
panied at the scenes which have transpir-
ed in the House of Representatives at Wash
. ington during the pas, week !. seems that
the spirit of faction has usurped the place
Of patriotism. Party spirit, sectional jea-
lousies, and personal rancor have arrayed
representatives in hostile attitudes, which
not only prevent an organization of the
the Union of the States. We trust more
amicable feeling will prevail soon among
members. The people, we believe, desire
it, and the welfare and permanency of the
Republic demand it,
The following is brief synopsis of the
"doings'' in the House on Wednesday and
Thursday last:
WEDNESDAY, Dec. IL, 1919.
This morning, Mr.. Cobb, of Alabama,
made few remarks in reference to an edi-
torial which appeared in the Union of this
morning, mentioning his name in connec-
ton with the Sheakership, and explained his
votes.
Mr.. Wilmot thanked those who had hon
ored him with their votes, and expressed
the hope that they would no. again vote for
him.
The House then proceeded to the election
Of Speaker. Two hundred and twenty six
votes were cast. Mr. Brown received 112;
iDuer 26; Morehead II; S,anly IS; Me-
ho
scattering. Mr.. Brown required but two
more votes to elect him. Messrs. Allen,
Wilmot, Giddings, and another Free-soiler.
voted for him and several Democrats, who
voted for him yesterday, declined to do so
to-day.
Mr. S,anly offered resolution, propo-
sing that the Wing and Democratic parties
appoint three members each, to concur to-
gelher relative TO proper person to be cho-
sen Speaker. He said that the resolution
was not one of his own suggestion, but came
from the other side. He did not think tina,
: there was any chance for the Free-soilers
while Rough and Ready was in the chair.
! As to the Democrats he thought there was
"something rotten in Denmark" and he
, blushed for them. He thanked gentlemen
who had given him votes but he did not
desire them further to extend TO him their
favor.
Mr.. Bayly replied to the remarks made
: by Mr.. Stanly accusing the Wings with be-
, ing responsible for the present condition OF
things, and accused them of having, at the
North, supported General Taylor under the
belief that he was in favor Of the Wilmo,
proviso, and at the South that he was per-
feclly safe on the slave question. He said
that an ins:nuation had been thrown out
that there was coalition between the Dem
, ocrats and the Free-soilers.
W.T.. Asnmun rose merely 10 say THAI
there were written engagements-such was
the rumor. There were cries of ''lt is
o false."
MIR. 6ayly said that the report was with
out foundation in truth.
, Mr.. Ashmun knew nothing of the matter
except by rumor.
Mr.. Bayly repeated that there had been
no understanding or arrangement. He did
not believe tina. there were five men who
were capable of entering into such a one.
If Mr.. Giddings choose to vote for Mr.
Brown the Souherners could not helpit.
Mr.. Ashman asked whether there had not
been correspondence between the Demo
cratic candidate and the Free-soilers.
Mr.. Bayly replied that if there was, he
was not aware of it.
Mr.. Ashmun. All! Laughter.
Mr. Bayly. He was certain there was no
correspondence.
| Mr. Ashmun repeated that he knew no
more than common rumor.
Mr.. Bayly replied, further, to Mr.. STAN
: ly.
Mr.. Root made humorous speech, in
the course of which he opposed the resolu-
ton, and commended that not the two par
ties proper only, but every member should
(, be heard in the choice of Speaker.
f Mr.. Bayly then said that he was mistake
in saying that a correspondence had not
taken place. But the correspondence was
not of the character minated.
Mr.. Brown declined to commit himself
to the Free-soiers.
: MIR. Root concluded his speech, when
Mr. w. J. Brown rose to explain, and
stated the substance Of The letter which he
> wrote to Mr. Wilmo,, in reply to one from
that gentleman.
Mr. Wilmot added few words, saying
tina. he addressed Mr.. Brown note, asking
him whether he would, in the organization
of committees, in case he should be elected
> Speaker, give every section of the country
S an opportunity to be heard.
C. Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens asked Mr.. Wilmo
whether by his conversation with Mr.
Brown, he had reason to believe that ma
y iori,y of the committees for the District Of
: COLUMBIA, Territories, and the Judiciary
would be those in favor of Free-soil.
Mr.. Wimot replied that he had reason ia
;, believe tina. majority would be given to
J, fair northern men nothing more, and thai