The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-02-16
SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16 1856

honor Of gentlemen to carry the plurality
resolution into effect, and end the disgrace
full scene. !; .-.a 3,.-s ~ r.sehi.. K;
Mr.. Cobb of Georgia regarded Mr.. Banks
as virtually elected by majority of th'
House under the plurality vote.
Mr.. Aiken asked to be allowed tosconduc
Mr.. Banks as Speaker to the chair, CHEERS,
Mr.. Smith of Ala, highly appreciated Mr.
Aiken's request. If granted, he thought i,
would heal dissention and pour oil on the
troubled waters. When grown up mer
make child's bargain they ought to stick
to it. ....a -.
After further debate, Mr.. Clingmah Offered
resolution declaring that by reason of the
adoption Of the plurality rule and the votes
taken under it, Mr.. Banks had been duly
chosen Speaker, and is properly SO declared
Passed by yeas 15O nays 30.
Several gentlemen explained, though they
had consistently voted against Banks, they
felt bound as judges, not as electors to carry
out the order of the House by voting for the
above resolution.
Mr.. Banks was, by request of the Clerk
conducted to the chair by Messrs. Aiken,
Fuller of Pa, and Campbell of O.
He was greeted by loud and enthusiastic
cheers. ..- ..... ..-..
Amidst the profound silence which fol-
lowed, Mr.. Banks said:
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives
Before proceed to complete the acceptance
of the office which you have conferred upon
myself, | must ask your indulgence to ex-
press my obligation for the honor conferred
upon me. 1t would afford you great pleasure
were it accompanied even by the assurance
that would bring to the discharge of nv
arduous and delicate duties, but now envi-
roned with unusual difficulties, any capacity
commensurate with their responsibilities and
dignity. / conclude by saying shall bear
myself, so far as applicable, with fidelity to
the interests and institutions of the country
and Government, and with impartiality, so
far as regards the rights of the members Of
this House. l have no personal objects to
accomplish. am animated by single de-
sire OF contributing, in some little degree, to
the maintenance of the well established
principles of or Government in their original
American Specification, in developing that
portion of the continent we occupy, so far as
may be within the power conferred on us
enlarging and swelling it's capacity for bene.
fetal influence at home and abroad, and
maintaining intact it's inestimable privilege
transmitted to us. am aware neither myself
nor no other are equal to the perfect accom-
plishment of the duties therefore, as a man,
must be humble supplicant for your indul-
gence and support. I again return to you
my thanks for the honor you have conferred
upon me: (Applause, deafening and long
continued.)
Mr.. Giddings being the oldest member o.
the House, administered the oath to Mr.
Banks, by request of the Clerk.
Mr.. Stanton then offered the following res
olution:
Rssolved, That the thanks of the House
are eminently due and are hereby rendered
to John w. Forney, for the distinguished
ability, fidelity and impartiality with which
he has presided over the deliberations of this
House during the arduous and protractec
contest for Speaker.
Adopted unanimously and House adjourned
The Republicans were wild with exultatior
and Justify cheered Mr.. Banks, and congra.
ulated him on his success.