American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-15
N0 e1E&2AEgMR. YE.IS..

IN the House of Representative at
Washington, the contest for Speaker
was still maintained with yigor, but the
probabilities of an election were still
remote and uncertain. To give our
readers an idea of the voting this week,
we copy the following from the Balti-
more Americans correspondent, who is
on the ground:
Gionddy morning. The members Of
the House resumed their seats this
morning, with alternate fear and hope
depicted III their cOuntcnanccs. All
seemed anxious for the balloting to
commence, but fearful thatit would re-
suit contrary to their wishes. The
friends of Mr.. Banks were confident
Of reaching as high as 105 on the first
ballot, and hoped that an election
would follow on the second heat. 1t
was even announced that Mr.. Banks
had made certain concessions with re-
gard to the appointment Of committees
that would secure his election. Hence
the quiet anxiety which prevailed dur
ing the first ballot, which resulted as
follows:
TAify,foWM BdUot.-Banks, Rep.
100; Richardson, Dem. II; Fuller, W.
81; Scattering 18.
Immediately on the announcement
Of this ballot a resolution was offered
by Mr.. bloomington, Of Iowa, to the
cfioCt that three moro ballots be taken,
and if there should then be no choice,
that fourth be taken, and on that 18th
ballot the mcmbcr obtaining the larg-
est numbered votes, provided it be a
majority of a quorum, be declared the
Speaker. The introduction of this re-
solution caused fifty members to Jump
to their feet, and address the clerk at
one and the same time, each shouting
at the top Of his voice. Calls were
made for the ayes and nays-motions
were made to lay it On the table, and
others 10 again proceed with the ballot
ing. In the midst Of this scene Of in
describable confusion, Mr.. Thorning-
ton withdrew his resolution, and the
ha}lot,ng was resumed.
Ehu9V.fjth Jai,ot--BanIs, Rep.
lO@; Richardson, d. 7G; Fuller, ". 20;
IolIil;oiTcr, j; scattering II.
Whole vote 22j; necessary to
choice ll2.
it will be seen that all Of Pcnning-
tons friends, and 2 Of Fullcr's went o.
Yer to Banks on this ballot advancing
him from 100 to l05 votes.
Thh1y-3irh 6aUoi.--Banks, Rep
10G; Richardson, D. rs; Fuller Y. 20;
HollikoHcr 4; scattering II.
Whole vote 22G; necessary to
choice III.
One of the scattering went to Banks
on this ballot, and swcllcd him to 106,
while Fullcr's vote was unchangcd.-
Another ballot was Chen ordered which
resulted as follows
ThHty-$eocnM Jailot.-Banks, Rep.
1O7; Richardson, D. rs; Fuller, ". 2G;
Holiikohcr 4; scattering II.
Whole vote 227; necessary to a
choice ia.
Another Of Fullcr's friends went O.
vcr to Banks on this ballot, bringing
Him within seven Of an election. 1t is
thought by some that they are testing
the question whether the Democrats
will still adhere to Richardson and al
low the election Of Banks in preference
to Fuller, whose views arc so much
more conservative and national. Ifso
Banks will be elected, az the Dcmoora-
cy arc apparently anxious for the cleo
ton Of Banks, regarding his success as
trump card for the Presidential con-
test. They will continue to hold the
position Of disiutcrestcd spectators in
the conflict, the party reign prevent
ing them from "choosng between two
evils"
IHGty-ciyhM Jolloi.--Banks, Rep.
10I; Richardson, y. rs; Fuller, w. 28;
Nolllkofcr 3; scattering II. Whole
plumber 225--nccossary to u choice,
l13.
This ballot was a dead lock so far as
the three principal candidates were
concerned. There will be struggle
"a usual for adjournment as coon as Che
next ballot is over, and az all are hun
g.'y we viii rrobaL'y adjourn without q
IpcahT.