Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-08

him over the rail- The boy was finally
released from his imminent danger, and
ssAunounce the vote" was again shouted
from all sides Of the House
The Clerk announced the vote
Banks, los Aiken, 100
Fuller, 8 Campbell, Of O. 4
Wells, J..
Mr. Benson, one of the tellers, declared
Mr.. Banks elected Speaker.
The announcement was received with deaf
ening cheers on tue Republican side and in
other quarters, and the waving of handker-
chiefs by the ladies in the galleries. Sew
-eral minutes of wild disorder followsd.
Mr.. A. X. Marshall raised question
that Mr.. Banks was not elected. The
Clerk had no powe- TO authorize such re
suit to be announced. Il must be so de-
clared by a vote of the House.
The Clerk explained, giving reasons
which appesred to be satisfactory feI his
conduct.
Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, appealed TO the
honor of gentlemen to carry tho plurality
resolution into effect and end the disgrace
ful struggle.
Mr.. Cobb, of Georgia, regarded Mr.. Banks
as virtually elected by majority OF the
House under the plurality rnle.
Mr.. Aiken asked to be allowed to conduct
Mr. Banks, as Speaker, to the Chair, Jap
l.lause.l
There was much confusion during these
proceedings.
Mr.. Smith, Of Alabama, highly apprecia-
ted Mr.. Aiken's request. If granted, he
thought it would heal the divisions and pour
oil on the troubled waters. When grown
up men make child's bargain, they ought
to stick to it, ,Laughter.)
After further debate, Mr.. Clingnan Of
fered resolution that, by reason of the a.
4option OF the plurality vote aud the vote
taken under it, Nathaniel p Banks has
been duly chosen Speaker, and is hereby so
declared.
The resolution was sdoptei--yeas l56,
nays 80.
Several gentlemen explained that, though
they had consistently voted against Mr..
Banks, they felt bound as judges, and not
electors, to carry out the order Of the House
BY voting for the above resolution.
Mr.. Banks was then, by the request of
the Clerk, conducted to the Chair BY Messrs.
Aiken, Fuller, of Pa and Campbell, of Ohio,
amid profound silence, succeeded by hearty
cheers.
When the applause had subsidized, Mr..
Banks addressed the House as follows.
Gentlemen of the House. of Representa-
;ives--Besore | proceed TO complete the
acceptance of the efiice which you have
conferred upon me, avail myself OF your
indulgenc to express ny obligation for
the honor conferred upon me. 1t would
afford far greater pleasure were il taceompan-
jed even by the seif-assaranee that Sauld
bring 10 the discharge of the arduous and
delicate duties, always difficult, but now
environed with unusual difficulties, any ca
pacIty commensurate with their RESPONSE
bility and dignity. can only say that ]
shall bear myself, SO far as possible, with
fidelity to the interests and institutions
of the country aud the government, aud
with impartiality so far as regards the rights
af members OF this House. ! have no per-
sonsl objects to accomplish. lam animated
by single desire OF contributing in some
little degree, To the maintenance of the
well-estab!ished principles of our Govern
ment in their original American signifca-
ton; in developing that portion of the con-
tinent We occupy, so far as We may do so
within the power conferred on us, enlarg-
iug and swelling its capacities for bene6ceni
influences at ZONE aud abroad, aud main
teiuing intact and in perpetuity the inesti-
mable privileges transmitted to us. ! an
aware that neither myself nor any other
man, Is equal to the perfect accomDlishment
of those duties. ] am, therefore, as a mar
must be in such presence, a suppliant fol
your indulgence and support. again re-
turn you my thanks for the honor conferred
upon me. iApplause, deafening and long
continued.l
Mr.. Giddings, being the oldest member
Of the House, administered the oath to Mr.
Banks By request of tue Clerk.
Mr.. Stanton offered a resolution thai
the thanks Of the House are eminently due
AMI are hereby rendered to John w. Forney
for the distinguished ability, fidelity anC
impar,iaiity, with which he has presided
over the deliberations of the House during
the arduous and protracted contest foI
Speaker.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
and the House adjourned.
The Republicans are wild with cxulta
ton, giving frequent cheers, while other,
are crowding around Mr. Banks, earnestly
congratulating hiln.