Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-14

publican. TO which we are indebted for the
above classification, says Of the House:
The contest raging there is between pro-
slavery and anti-slaverv. between the Re.
publcans and the administration democrats
Men who are Americans, and not Republi
cans at home, find they can be nothing but
Republicans there. Al the Massachusetts
representatives., part of whom opposed Mr..
Banks and republcanism. at home, are there
voting heartily for him for speaker. aud try
ing to urge him upon all a. the Republican
candidate. So. too. the entire Connecticut
delegation are voting for Lewis ID. Camp
bell, the prince of republicans The repub-
lican candidates are receiving over 100 votes,
If not a clear majority while those who fol-
low the lead of the mythical Sam have not
yet rallied the full strength that our advance
table Of the House gave ihem--39.
VIII not the men of the North see the
truth this teachess
A letter to the Republican says "Al looks
hopeful here. Our friends lthe republicans)
feel confident, firm and determined. There
IS North here tor the first time Hunker-
ism, especially American hunkerlsm, feels
dow n, used up, defunct."
The proceedings for the past week hardly
make enough for formal journal, the House
having been exclusively engaged in ballot.
ing for Speaker.
In the Senate, Mr. Adams, Of Mississippi,
democratic X. \ J has given notice Of
bill TO amend the naturaliz' ton laws. Mr.
Hale asked for the documents relative to the
late proceedings in Kanz's, and Mr.. Foot
gave notice Of the following bills, all Of
which are of interest to Vermontcrs
A bill directing the payment to the Hon.
George 2. Marsh for Judicial services under
the net of ] lih Of August, IslS, while MIN
lister resident at Constantinope, at the rate
Of : 600 per aBnum
a bill making compensation to the Hon.
George Z. Marsh for his services aud expen-
ditures on a special mission to the Governs
ment Of Greece. under the authority and di-
rection of tie Government of the United
states. and for negotiating a treaty with the
Government of Persia.
\ bill making appropriation for the cree
ton of a suitable building for the accommo-
daiion of the circuit and district courts of
wv Chh'N s2AoN''f niih iii' uAiltte thll-
nected Herewith, and of he post office at
Rutland Vermont.
bill making appropriations for the con.
and completion of the breakwater (
IN the harbor OF Burlington, on Lake Cham /
plain
a bill to extend the benefits of the bounty
land act of the Sd Of March 1855, to all
those who turned OFT MS volunteers on The
occoslnn of the invasion Of Plsttsburgh, IN
September. lSli aud making piroI testimo-
ny admissible proof of such volunteer SER
VICE
Not Montpelier only but gentlemen from
all parts of the state assembled here during
The session of the Legislature, will be very
much obliged for an appropriation for post
office at Montpelier. No place needs it
more
In the House, he majority of the Repub-
leans run for Mr.. ampbel of Chic tonce
giving bin 20 votes until the 23d ballot,
when Mr.. Campbell withdrew his name, as
ollows:
Mr.. CAMPBELL, with the indulgence of the
louise, SAID the country Is looking on our
roceedings with deep anxiety, and every
leInber is ready to acknowledge the impor-
ance of speedy organization. We have
low been voting five DAYS. Twenty-ihree
otes have been taken iind have, through
he partlallty of friends, received IN SIX OF
hem higher number than any other candi
late. and IN all a greater number than any
andidate IN opposition to the Administration
iet 1t is obvious to me that il is impossible
0 my friends to succeed unless | can per-
orm one of two conditions, namely repndI-
tie my well known principles on Slavery anil
>mericanism, or, IN some way, Directly or
Indirectly, make pledges MS to the organz,-
lon of committees which would amount to
sacrifice of my self-fcspect, aud make me
n my own judgment a fit object for public
contempt Under these circumstances, and
ceiling that the interest of the country re-
Iuires an early organization, aud regarding
hese interests as paramount TO every other
consideration, Withdraw my name as can
ldaie, aud IN taking nv seat desire 10 ex-
rrsS 10 my friends who have shown 50 much
deilly my sincere gratitude, aud to my po-
teal opponents who have given evidence
their personal regard, my thanks.
The Republicans next attempted to unite
pom Mr.. Banks of Massachusetts. He was
ugloally Democrat, but bolted IN a man
' fashion when the Democratic party sold
self 10 Slavery. On the rise of "Amer-
anism," Mr.. Banks became member of the
rider, but IN the late contest IN Massachu-
etls lac Identified himself openly with the
republican pady, as the only hope OF saliva
on from the Savocracy. Mr.. Banks has
nn up TO l07 votes. lie is admirably fitted
II the Speakcrshlp, and ought to be elected.
Ut II is probable that he canno, succeed
he Massachusetts delegation supports him,
ut II Is charged that outside influences,
rom Gov. Gardener OF Macs or his friends
ave been brough, to bear against Banks
nth other delegations. Up to "Wednesday
nd to the 5Olh ballot. Mr. Banks held hls
ositon ahead relatively.
bho are responsible for defeating an cleo
ion--The Washington Correspondent, Of
he n. Y. Tribune tells us frankly. Lie, the
ecusants be remembered.
WAsHiSGroN, Dec. 9, lS55.
1t was practicable to have effected the
lection of Speaker on Saturday, If per
onal aspirations aud outside pressure had
ot squandeled votes enough TO assure
lear majority. Let MS look at the record.
)n the last ballot IL votes were necessary
or choice. Mr.. Banks received 100 vote.
nd tue following gentlemen scattered their
upport among different candidates without
my advantage: Messrs. " heeler, Oliver.
lark, Whitney, Walk, and Haven. of New
York; Messrs. Tyson, Mlllward Edie,
'earce, Fuller, aud Broom, OF Penna.
dessrs- Bishop and Clawson of n. j.; Mr..
)unn Of lad and Mr.. Harrison of OHIO
lxtecn IN all, or four more than was neces.
airy to cholce-excludIng Mr. Williams of
New York, who voted for Mr. Orr of ). G..
Vow, II Is quite probable that on every
question OF Importance which Will be presen.
ed dunng tins session each aud all OF these