The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-02-08
TH1RTY.FouRTH CONGRESS.
YlRsr SESSION.

but - yesterday . vote Indicated some ehanoe
of an election ofSpeaker Of man Of sound
national views. lie now offered resolution
Tor the adoption Of that rule.
The House by 10 majority refused to lay
the resolution ON the table. The resolution
was then adopted by a vote Of lib against
l0l
Mr.. Orr then Internationally withdrew
his uame ~ tho democratic candidate, there
being now probability that greater strength
can b concentrated on his colleague, Mr..
Aiken.
Mr.. Boyce moved 10 rescind the motion.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Boyce's resolution 10 rescind the plurality
resolution was tabled by III against lOl.-
Mr. Jones of Tenn, referring to the terms
of the resolution, that IL there Is no election
by majority in the next three trials, the
candidate receiving the highest vote on the
jurth, be declared Speaker. He remarked
that the Republicans were prepared for the
contest and moved an adjournment till Mon
day. TO give the other parties an opportuni-
ty to arrange their plans. Disagreed to by
81 against los. impatient cries OF "caii
the roll"
Mr.. Walker moved to rcscind the plurali-
ty resolution. Decided out Of order. by IS
majority.
Mr. Paine moved an adjournment - re-
fased.-He then made an Intellectual motion
to rescind the plurality rule. The House
then proceeded TO vote Banks l02, Aiken
80, Fuller IA. Messrs Barclay and lick
man, democrats, voted for Wells, and Dunn,
Harrison, Moore and Scott, for Campbell OF
Ohio. Necessary for choice los.
The second vote, excepting Fuller lost i,
was same as the first. The third was same
"a the second, excepting Aiken lost /.
Mr.. Fuller Of Pa, repeated what he had
aid on two former occasion, namely
that he was not and did not desire TO be n
candidate. $50 ballotings had satisfied him
that he was not the choice Of majority of
the House, and on no other terms would he
consent to take that position.
Mr.. Barclay remarked that he had been
adverse to anything like coalition with
Know Nothingism, whether il came from
the North or South. He asked Mr.. Aiken
whether the latter stood on the democratic
caucus platform. and whether he had not
written letter TO Humphrey Marshall,
making pledges to the Southern wing OF the
Know Nothings.
Mr.. Aiken-l am not candidate for the
Speakcrhip. Ifmy friends think proper to
place me in the chair, will serve them to
the best Of my ability.
Humphrey MARSHALL have only to say
that Mr.. Aiken has addrcced me no letter
whatever. Applause and cries Of "call
the roll" &c.
Mr.. A. X. Marshall, during the call Of
the roll congratulated his American friends,
saying they had fought a good fight and
conquered. There was now no democratic
candidate in the field with an offensive eau
Gus platform. Performing his duty Us n
patriot and not rs partizan, he voted for
Mr.. Aiken.
Mr.. Walker voted the same way, esteem
Ing Mr.. Aiken a. man with no stains Of
mere partizanship on his skirts, a man who
has not sought Office, bat 10 whom Office Is
rendered, and is true to the constitution.
Mcsss. Paine and Lindsay, voted for Mr..
Aiken, knowing him to be national man.
Mr.. Smith Of Ala, voted for MIR. Aiken
under protest.
Other gentlemen vainly sought to make
explanations, the greatest confusion exist
ing.
Several members now changed their votes
and were greeted with applause for so doing.
Impatient cries 'announcc the vote :" san
nounce the yotel"
The lobigs were crowded TO sufocation
and the excitement was increased by the
startling cry that boy was being crushed
70 death by the pressure in the galleries
Sons of the members shouted out fall
back" and Others, ..hand him over the rail. ="
The boy was at length released from his I'M
minent danger.
"Announce the vote" was now shouted
from all parts Of the house.
The excitement was intense during the
final ballot, which resulted as follows:
Banks lO3, Aiken 100, Fuller G, Campbell
Of Ohio, 4, Wells |.
Mr.. Benson. one Of the tellers, then de-
clared that Mr.. Banks was elected Speaker.
D5afcning shouts of applause followed
from the Republican side and other quar-
tsrs OF the House, the ladies waved their
handkcrchiefs in the galleries, and for sew
sn,l minutes the disorder was beyond dcs-
eription.
Mr.. A. X. Marshall raised the question
that Mr.. Ranks was not elected, saying the
Clerk had no power 10 authorize result to
b. announced 1T must be 81 declared by
the vote Of the Hou-e.
The Clerk explained, giving reasons
which appeared to be satisfactory for his
conduct.
Mr.. Campbell appealed to the honor Of
gentlemen 10 carry the plurality resolution
into effect and end this disgraeefal scene.
Mr.. Cobb Of Ga, regarded Mr.. Banks as
virtually elected by majority of the House
under the plurality rule.
Mr.. Aiken asked Ia be allowed 10 conduct
Mr.. Banks, rs Speaker, to the chair. APP
plause.l Mr.. Smith of Ala, highly APP
preciated Mr.. Aikcn's request-if granted,
he thought Il would heal discussion and pour
oil on troubled waters. When grown up
men make child's bargain, they ought TO
stick to il. Laughter.
After further debate Mr.. Clingman Of
fered resolution declaring that by reason
Of the adoption Of the plurality rule, and
the votes taken under Il, Mr.. Banks had
been duly chosen Speaker, and is hereby 80
declared. Passed by yeas l56-nays 80.
Several gentlemen explained, though they
had consistly voted against Mr.. Banks, they
islt bound IA judges, not as electors, to car
ry out the order Of the House by voting for
tbs above resolution.
Mr.. Banks was by request OF the Clerk.
conducted TO the chair by Mr.. Aiken, Full
Ter and Campbell. He was greeted with
loud and enthusiastic cheers, and amidst the
profound silence which followed, said-
"Gsniiemsn offie House ef Representatives, ::
Bsloro proceed to complete my accept
ance Of the Office to which am elected, 1
avail myself Of your indulgence to express
my Acknowledgements for the distinguished
hon,r conferred upon me.
Itwould afford me Gar greater pleasure, in
taking the chair Of the House, were sup
ported even by tho self-asurrance that l
could bring 10 the discharge Of its duties,
always delicate and arluous, and now en-
vircnsd with unusual difficulties, any capac-
ity com ncnsurate with their responsibility
and dignity. can only say, that in 50 far
A. am able shall discharge the obligations
resting upon mo with fidelity 10 the Consti-