The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-04-25
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BosroN, April 23.--There was another trial
o-day in the Massachusetts Legislature to elect a
United States Senator for six years from the 9TH OF
March last. Tho city was full Of rurnors during
the morning to the schemes of the coalition DEM
ocrats and Frcc- soilers, with view to secure the
election Of Mr.. Sumner, and very great interest
was felt In the result. The twentieth ballot was
had about half.past one this afternoon, and upon
cast, making l94 necessary TO choice. Charles
Sumner received 1913 votes, Robert g. Winthrop l67,
and all others o. In appeared also that, in addi-
ton to the 1873 votes cast 70. Mr.. Sumner, vote
put in with his upon IL, but pencil mark
drawn across the name.
The question Of counting this vote gave rise to
an excited debate, and was finally referred for de-
cision to the committee who counted the votes, a
majority Of whom reported that MIR. Sumner
elected by one majority. The Speaker thereupon
announced the result of the goth ballot, accord
ing to the report Of q majority of the committee,
the election Of Charles Summer, by ono majority,
United States Senator from Massachusetts, for
six years from tho fourth of March last.
Much excitement prevailed at this time in every
part of the hall. The House had yet to pass upon
the report and the decision. Finally. it was moved
by Wing that the report be recOmmtted to the
committee, with instructions to report vote
among the scattering" which they had thrown
out in counting.
Thumotion, after debate of half an hour or
more, was carried without oppoiition, and the
committee then made new report, that the whole
number Of votes cast was 3SS, necessary to choice
1876. So that, Mr.. Sumner having but 1914, still
lacked one vote Of an election.
1t was now ascertaincd, also, that there had been
two more votes cast than there were members vot
ing. After some little discussion points of or
der raised, the 2lst ballot was ordered.
[sEcoND DEspAroH.]
Sail no Excitement in tie City.
BosroN, April 23-5 O'Clock p. m,-The 2lst
ballot was taken amid the greatest excitement and
confusion, and resulted as follows, viz: Whole
number Of votes cast, 1856; necessary to a choice,
1914. Charles Sumner received 1913; Robert G. Win
throp, l66; scattering, "a. Mr. Sumner again
lacked one vote Of an election.
II was then moved that the House adjourn. Tho
House, however, refused by majority Of 80, and
another ballot was ordered.
The most intense excitement prevails throughout
the city, and all the avenues leading to the State,
House are denscly crowded 1t was announced to
the crowd, after the report of the committee upon
the first ballot, that Mr.. Summer elected by
one majority, which induced the Commonwealth
of victory, and they are still flying.
[rHInp pEspATcH.]
1soo more unsuccss:ful Boliotings.
BosroN, April 23-10 O'Clock p. m.-The
twenty second ballot resulted as follows viz: Whole
number of votes cast, 3S4; necessary to choice,
1873. Charles Sumner received 1911; Robert C..
Winthrop, l66 /; scattering, 81. Two votes for MIR.
Sumner, found doubled together, were both thrown
out. So there was still no choice.
Several motions were then made to adjourn, and
others TO postpone the further baOtings until to-
morrow; but the House, by a small majority, deter
mined to take another ballot.
The 23d ballot, being the 4th to-day, was then
ordered, and resulted still in no choice us follows
Whole number Of votes cast, ST.; necessary to q
choice, 1879. Charles Sumner received 1856; Robert
G. Winthrop, l66; scattering, 26. Mr.. Sumner
lacked four votes of an election.
II then being after nine O'Clock, the House deter
mined by a large majority to adjourn, having
been in session without interruption for about II
hours. vs.iasb
The failure to elect has caused the keenest dis
appointment among the Free soilcrs, but they are
determined not to abandon him.
SECOND DAY.
BosroN, April Pa p. m.-Thc twenty fourth
ballot for Senator taken to-day. Whole num-
Der of votes, 1885, necessary to a choice, 1874. Sum-
ner, 1872; Winthrop, 1863; scattering, &c. One
vote moro was thrown than there were members
voting. proposition was made to require the
use of envelopes, and another to vote viua voce-
both Of which were lost The twenty fifth ballot
ia now going on. Wy
tLATER.1
Election of Sumner.
BosroN, April 24-S p Midsummer was elected
on the twenty fifth ballot. He received 1913 votes
just enough.