Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsnINGToN, December

ing received from time 10 time two votes
for Speaker, stated distinctly that he had
never been q eapdidate for the office, and
never would be. He stated this, lest it
might be suspected that there was something
wrong in his position. He had as consist
emily voted for Mr.. Banks as any other man
in the House.
Mr.. Stewart, in explaining the reasons
why he had ever been found voting for Mr..
Richardson, SAID that his (Richardson's)
and Fuller's position had been explained
distinctly and explicitly, but Mr.. Banks
had not. He asked Mr.. Banks whether he
had ever said, in speech in Maine--"Let
the Union slide"
Mr.. Banks replid, In that speech he said
there might be such state of things in
which he would consent. He had reference
TO future contingencies such as the prostra-
ton Of the gigantic power Of the govern
ment TO the support of a single institution,
slavery. He was for the Union as it is, and
would meet its enemies in fair field. He
was for the Union as q guarantee of the
rights of the States, and the main prop of
our government. He would have the Tn.
ion stand on the record of history, in the
language of Washington, crowned with
immortal fame"
Mr.. Smith, Of Va, said, am satisfied
with the answcs of De General. Did you
say under Circumstance you would let the
Union slide?
Mr.. Banks, have said all | desire to soy.
Mr.. Smith, wish it to be distinctly I'm
derstood that those who sustain Mr.. Banks
are voting for him with the knowledge that
in certain contingency he would let the
Union slide.
Mr.. Grow said, ask the General and
every member who has been here for the
last four years, whether such declaration
has not been repeated, from time TO time, by
some Of those who are now voting for Rich
ardson-namey that they are willing 10 dis
solve the Union, and let it slide in certain
contingency. We stand here to support
the compromises Of the constitution as it is
explained by the fathers of the Republic,
and contemporary reports for over sixty
years. We are not willing 10 take any 9TH
err construction, or to consent that slavery
shall go wherever our flag floats.
Mr.. Rust SAID he believed from the be-
ginning that all debate was out or order, as
the first business before the House was the
election Of speaker.
The proposition pending when the House
adjourned on Saturday, namely that 10 de-
bate shall be in order till after the election
of Speaker, was tabled
A resolution to elect speaker by plu-
rality, was rejected by Is majority.
House then voted with the following re-
salt: Banks lOl, Richardson 70, Fuller 81,
scattering II. Adjourned till Wednesday.
December 25.
The President entertained a large num-
Der Of his personal and political friends to-
day.
Several anti Banks men will be absent
from the House tomorrow, and the posi-
bility of an organization is anticipated.
The course of the Administration towards
the Nicaragua emigrants is exciting great
interest here.
December 81.
Mr.. Clayton declined being the candidate
of the American party for the Presidency.
The Senate held brief session and ad-
journed till Monday.
HoUsE-Mr. Campbell of Ohio, proposed
that Mr.. Orr, of South Carolina, be invited
to preside I'LL permanent organization be
effected.
The motion was warmly advocated by
Democrats, and opposed by Republicans;
who regarded the movement as the forerun-
ner of a coalition between the Know Moth
inss and the supporters of the Administra-
ton. Pending the question on Mr.. Camp
bells motion, the House took recess till
the afternoon. During the evening an i'm
mense excitement prevailed among the va
rious factions, particularly the Republicans,
in consequence of Mr.. Can,pbell's move.
ment.
1t is said that the Democrats are deter
mined upon bringing about an organization
this week, and Banks friends are equally
determined he shall be speaker. Such ap,
pears to have been the state of affairs at q;
date of the last bulletin from the seat of wcr
Mr.. Campbell withdrew his motion tc
make Mr., Orr Speaker pro tenn. The
House then proceeded to ballot for Speaker
with the following result: Banks 100, Rich.
ardsOn Sc, Fuller 30, scattering o. Anoth,
err vote resulted as follows: Banks 1903
Richardson 81, Fuller 81, scattering o.
A third vote same as the second.