The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-16
CEIlRTY-FOURT TIL CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WARRINGTON, Dec Ii, 1855.
Mr.. HICKMAN (dem) of Pa, offered resolution that
person shall be considered candidate for Speaker who
shall not be supported such the sxeth vote, and
after that time all but the two highest candidates be
dropped; choice then to be made between them, and
the obtaining the largest vote to be the Speaker pro-
vded he receives majority Of the quorum Of the House.
Mr.. LyrcmR (dem of Va, suggested that tho Clerk pre-
pare letter. to be signed by the members Of the House,
resgnng their seats in order that election be held
in an the States and Territories
Cries Of "Agreed," That's right Gwen stand BY
that" Usughter)
MIR. SAG. (bik rep) of n. " proposed, substitute,
that the gentleman Of Virginia set the example, by
signing FIRST and other gentlemen follow him. till NIL get
through. Qaughter)
Mr. IxicsR would cheerfuy agree 10 that the gen.
teman from New York will give him the assurance that
he will play fair. GAughter.)
Mr.. SAGE unwilling thus to pledge himself feeling
he had onscientiousy performed bis duty He was
ing with the majority in opposition to the administra-
ton.
Mr.. SAGE--It is not my fault.
Mr.. GiDDNGs (abolitions) of Ohio thought that the
proposition from the appropriate qusrter-from
faction which for two weeks has been preventing the
organization. He believed II the democracy would retire
rom the hail. the House would soon elect psaker.
Nr. IEftHTa,-As gentlemen appear TO be In trouble,
will withdraw It,
Cries of ''No" "No," and sThats right"
Mr. WADE (bk. rep) Of Ohio-Iet the President resign
II they refer the matter to the people with them
Qaughter)
Mr. HICKMAN remarked II had been said that the reason
why the organization cannot be effected Is
numerous candidates who have yet been named
such and he presented his resolutions to
difficulty.
Mr.. McMrrIES, (dcm.) Of Va, said he would In due
time submit proposition just and equitable guar
antocirg that it would effect organization.
Mr. EsGIIsH, (dem) Of Ind, hoped his friends would
stand firm. and not compromise with the twelve apos
ta.es unless they subscribed TO the democratic creed
Uaughter)
Mr. HusrHREy MARSHALL, (nat. X. Ny OF KY, was vii.
ling TO abide the of the people, who will ultimately
have chance to express their sentiments to this tri
angular in their choice for the Presidency
He hoped the present state of things would be brought
10 q premature denouement
Mr. DUNN Cback rep.) Of Ind, opposed the resolution
No one could be thus deprived Of his eligibility TO the
Speakership.
Mr. WHEELER lind. dem gave reasons why ne wonld
not be "roped in to the plans OF corrupt lobby deend
ing his position a national democrat
Mr. SMITH, (dem Of Tenn, wanted Mr.. Campbell TO ts
what party made overtures for pledges preliminary to
his election Speaker. lie (Smith satisfied it did
not come from the democratic side OF the House.
Mr. CAMPBErI, (hiack rep.) OF Ohio declined being
placed on the witness stand.
Mr.. RrADR (nat. X. Nd Of NJ c.. proposed that the
North elect Speaker from the soute the South elect
from the North. he satisfied have the least OBJ
jectionabe chosen from the opposite section. Ifhs
Is not asented TO- we have arrived At point at which the
South will trust no man OF the Nsrh, and the North
man oil the South. He made Intellectual motion TO ad-
journ in order to give time for deliberaIon.
Calls for the question were here made, and motion
Mr. Hinckmans re solution was tabled by scclanation
The sixtieth and sixty first ballots then taken,
each resulting as follows:-
Mr. s Banks. .....,. ios Mr.. Richardson ~
Necessary for a choice. 1I3
Adjourned.