The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-02-14
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IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON
THE PLURALITY RULE ADOPTED
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Mr.. Banks Elected speaker.

The mail which arrived on Saturday night
from Dubuque, brought intelligence Of n mos
interesting and importan. character. Ta'
great contest for Speaker has at length bccr
decided by the election Of Mr.. BAxxs, Of Mas
sacbusetts, on tho l4lst ballot.
The Plurality Rule was adopted by vot'
Of liz to l0A.
Ansr protraetcd and noisy discussion. ths
1nai ballot ior Speaker was had
The cries Of announce the vote, tho vote,
was shouted from all parts Of the House.
The Clerk then read the vote az follows -
Banks, IO3, Aiken, 100, Fuller. 8. Campbell. Of
Ohio. 4, Wells, l.
M. Benson, one Of tho tellers then declared
that Mr.. Banks Was elected speaker, tspplause, J
Dcafening shouts Of applause followed from,
the Republican side and other quarters Of tho
House. The ladies waved their handkerchief
In the galleries for several MINUTES. The disor
der was beyond description.
Mr.. Banks was. by request OF the Clerk, con
Quoted TO the chair by Mr.. Aiken, Fuller o
Pa, and Campbell Of o.. and was greeted By
loud and enthusiastic cheers.
Amidst the profound silence which followed
Mr. Banks said
Gentlemen of the Iios@ Of Representatives.
Before proceed TO complete tho acceptance
Of tho Office which you have conferred upon
myself. must ask your indulgence 70 eIprcau
my obligation for the honor conferred upon me,
II would afford you great pleasure were II nc.
cor.panied even by the assurance that would
bring 10 the discharge Of my ardnous and del
icate duties, but now cnvironed with nnnaun
difficulties, any capacity commensurate with
their responsibilities and dignity. conclad,
by saying shall bear myself. 10 far AZ sppIi
cable with fidelity to the interests and iDstito
tons Of the country and Government, aud
with impartiality. 40 lar M regards the rights
Of the members Of this House. ] have %
personal objects 10 accomplish. am AMI
mated by a single desire Of contributing. IN
some little degree. 70 the maintenance OF the
well established principles OF our Government
10 their original American Specification, IN de-
yelopiag that portion Of the continent W.
occupy. 40 far ~ may BE- within the powtr
conferred on u. enlargng and swelling its en-
paci,y for beneficial influence al home and
abroad. and maintaining intact its inestimable
privilege transmitted 10 us. am aware peither
myself nor other are equal % the perfect nc
eomplishment Of the duties. Therefore. - u
man. must be- a suppliant for your indulgence
and support. again return TO you my thanks
Tor tbs honor you have conferred upon me-
Applause deafeniDg and long continued
Giddings being the Oldest member Of the
House administered The oath 10 Mr.. Banks BY
request Of the Clerk.
Mr.. Stanton then offered tho following rso-
luton
Resoi,ed. That the thanks Of the House are
emineptly doe and ere hereby rendered 10
John W. Forney for the distinguished ability.
fidelity and impsr,iabty with which be he's
presided over tbs deliberations Of this House
during the arduoos and protrsc,sd contest Tor
Speaker. Adopted unanimously Adjourped.
The Republicans we're wild with s1ultstion,
and Justify cheered Mr.. Banks, and coogrst u.
lated him Oh his success
rBE spIAKEssnr At wAsBiSorOs.
Washington, Feb. 2.
The Republican head quarters sre illumin-