The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-28

proposed that be would vote for Backs he (tlxard
inc or s1 %sse S 2, the
daughter and cries Of Name hm'-"who Is he y
re- x,u.. -..,., ~
fSnsauon-ncarly all the meubers rising {, their feet
and much interest everywhere manifested
Mr.. RAMS amid much confusion, emphaically denied
that any one had authority to offer such proposition
for him. ~
Mr. PIAacE (tem) Of Pa rose amidst cries Of COR
der9' "fts sr hin'" clown In frontv &C. AMI said he
had been authorized by Mr.. Banks to make such
pedge 10 Mr. Miilward, or anybody else, although few
moments ago lie askod that gcotem how he would like
70 be chairman Of the Committee Engraving.
Usuehier)
not against my conscience vote for Banks could
make good thing Of II? daughter asked you how,
and you replied could be made chairman Of tho Print.
ing Ii.hogiaphirg or Engraving Committee. asked,
NHow do you know can BE- made chairmanip when you
responded, 81 have just had . conyersauon with Mr.
Banks who said that any promise should make would
Mr. PKAnc-I deny what my colleague has said. lie
has msconstrued my remarks.
Mr.. MnIwARD.-I could not msconstrue them.
Great confusion mingled with cries Of "Order," Or-
Mr.. HrMTREY MARsHArI, (K. NJ Of KY. remarked, he
had advised Mr.. Millward to make ths exposition.
Mr. rARcr-i alluded to the matter merely in play
ful manner to my colleague (Iaughtcr.)
MIR. MnLwApD.-I do not consire 1t play
Mr. FLORENCE, (dem.) OF Pa.Such things disgrace
full to our State Qcnnsylvanis and II In order
Nr. hnIwARD ito Mr. Poarce)-Did you not toll me
Mr. Banks assured you in voted for him. he tans)
would give me what you promseif
Mr.. pIAIu-l did not.
Mr.. MuIwArD (empha.icaliy)-I say you did Had
yon any conversation Mt aii with Mr. Banks.
Mr. GmpScs, (black rep.) Of Ohio hs form prominent
amid The torn calmly expressed 1t his opinion that
the House had had enough of these proceedings.
Mr.. BAsrx-No man has assurance from me With
with regard 10 the formation of committees. stand i.
elected to the spenkership perfectly fee 20 do what Is
righ, and proper or myself for the Honse and for the
the judge, holding myself responsible the House and
to tn the country country Applause ann ),
be guarded hereafter attacking lie character OF
gentlemen. The Pennsylvania delegation he saii are
nnepenent men gusraea ey right aud trath aesins in-
tegenty asking no pledges, and guilty Of no fake pre-
tences.
Mr. wGrwAnp said he was not to be hgh.eued by be-
ing told he must be more guarded. He had alluded 20
hut one Pcnnsy ivanan, and that Pearce.
Mr. caMriu 9black iep) Of Pa, remarked that he had
frequently met Mr. Banks socially and had heard
him at any hne, or under any circumstance make any
remarks which could be construed into pledge.
under obligations to Mr. silward Tor his revelation
lie aine) had heard pcarce say he had ,es
Mr. Banks that the latter would constitute the
mitecs as to take of the interests
He could prove the TACT.
Mr.. pino replied he had the assurance that the in
forests Of Pennsylvania would be cared iornever had
| II from Mr. Banks, but from his colleagues.
Mr.. EScfsu (der.) Of Ind, thought this pretty
family tight He had voted for Mr. Richardson as man
Mr. A. K. M,E1uL, OK. NJ of Ky, was perfectly SAL
isted that thssc charges were true they untitled Mr..
laDls for tue Spcaxershp In conse or the alb
fencc Of sone members proof cannot be produ
Other revelations might be made. He desrcd that NIL
further voting might be dispensed with to-day.
MI CoLyAx (black rep) Of Ind, contcnded that this
was lot the proper tribunal 10 investigate idle
moIs, uttered perhaps In barroos II II wrre he wight
repeat rumor regarding the gentleman from
yania, hat which he did not believe true.
Hr. TUIIln (K. NJ of Penn.-l wish to know what
II is.
Mr.. CoIyAx-rhe Is this: that in your opnion
Mr. Whitfield delegate from kansas legally elected
Mr., FIIIsT-T know nothing about the matter, and
bavc said nothing II Il subject OF contested el
ton, and shall examine the mater fairly. Any run,or
contrary to this Is utterly se snd shsl sg stfxe A.
liar my cne who authorizes any expression contrary
TO what nov say.
Mr. CoflAx resumipg, said he had remarked that til
rurnor was doubtless untrue, aud he merely alluded
now to show Low futile such caarges He believed
that other rumors would prove equally iaaciyus IL
taw no reason why yoticg should be suspended.
Mr., WHfruID, (dem Of kansas- ASK for pledges.
stand on the justice Of my canse.
Mr. A. H. MARSHALL stated that his object In moving
suspension Of voting 10 Afford time fos led: :iIa
He did not refer 10 mere rumor but 10 direct cares
Of which there IL nbnn6ant proof.
MIR. CAy1Itr Of Ohio having been alluded n, said
that member Of Congress had asked hia for pledges
during the time he candidate for spe tkee. H.
would have kicked sH sh mao oat of hiA
MIR. WAsnErESE (ilck rep uf Maine, dc'cnlcd Nr
PnnAs and detifed 60 have the charges explained
be did net want any dark insinuatons.
Dir. ~ NKfJ, fbaek rep) of Pa, said his delegation
had neither ss4ed recivel pledges from Mr. Banks
Here The epi ode ended and another vote vas taken
sultiDg precisely the same as the preceding.
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