The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-02-09

Humphrey MarshaH-l have o0ly 70
say that Mr.. Aiken ms addressed &c
no letter whatever APplaus and cries OF
'call tie roli,' SC. The excitement was
intense during the 6nal ballot
M. A. X. Marshall, (k.N. during
the call Of the roll, Congratulated BE
American friends. saying they had Tough,
good fight and conquered. There was
now Democratic candidate 10 the field
with no offensive caucus platform, pre-.
forming his duty a. patriot and no, -
a partisan. He voted for Mr.. Aiken.
Mr.. Walker tx. N. )vo:ed The same
way, esteeming Mr.. Aiken q man with
no stain Of par,isanism on his skirts; a
man who sought no office, but to whom
office is rendered and who is true to the
Constitution.
Messrs. Payne and Lindley (bo.h K.
N's) voted for Mr.. Aiken, knowing him
to be national man.
Mr.. smith * N. Of Ala. votsd for
Mr.. Aiken under protest. s3
Other members ysinly sought to make
explanations, the greatest confusion pre-
va,iing. as.a
Several members now changed their
votes. and were greeted with applause for
20 doing. Impatient cries. Announce
the vote Announce the vols!' -
The Hobbies we're crowded to suffoca.
ton, ADD the excitement was increased
By the startling cry that boy was being
crushed TO death by the pressure in the
gallery. Some OF the members shouted
out, Fail back and others, Hand him
over The raiIr The boy was At length
released from his imminent danger.
Announce the vote! Was now shou,ed
from ali parts Of the House. sr -..
The Clerk then read the vote ~ fol.
lows: ri. s.. .4u a. eas
Banks, lO3: Aiken, 100; Fuller, 6;
Campbell Of O., 4; Wells, l. .s.
Mr.. Benson, one Of the tellers, then
declared THAT Ma. BASES WAS ELEcrEp
sPEAkEa.
Deaiening shouts OF applause followed
from The Republican side, and other quar-.
tiers of the House. The ladies in the
galleries waved their handke- chiefs for
several minutes. The disorder was be-.
yoDd description. aa 49,. - rz
Mr.. A. X. Marshall OK. ny raised
tie question tha, Mr.. Banks was no,
elected, saying the Clerk lad nc power
to authorize such 4 result to be announc-
ed; il mus. be 50 declared by the vote VI
The House. 4.A.. ~..s
Mr. Campbell Of Ohio appealed to the
honor OF the gentlemen 10 carry the plu.
raliiy resolution and end this dlsgraceful
scene. .r-g
Mr.. Cobb OF Georgia regarded Mr..
Banks ~ virtually elected BY majority
Of the House under the plurality rule.
Llr. Aiken asked to be allowed 10 con.
duet Mr.. Banks a. Speaker to the chair.
lAPp!su:e.) .s.
Mr.. Smith OF Alabama highly sppreci.
ated Mr.. AikeE's request, II granted,
be thought it would heal dissension and
pour oil on the troubled waters; nhxn
grown up men make . child's bargain,
they oaght 10 stick to it. - Lauyhier.)
After further debate, Mr.. ClingnaD
offered q resolution declaring tina, by
reason of the adoption Of the plurality
rule, and the votes taken under ii. AtI.
Banks had been duly chosen Speaker,
and is ,hsreby 50 declar i. Passed by
yeas l56, nays 80,
Several gentleman explained, though
they had constantly voted agains, Mr..
Banks, they fe!, bound as Judges, no, A.
electors, TO carry on, the order Of the
House by voting for the above resolution
Mr., Banks sas, by request Of the
Clerk, conducted 10 the chair BY Msssrs.
Aiken, Fuller OF Pa, and Campbell Of.
Ohip.
! He was greeted with loud, en,hus last
ic cheers and amid the profound silence
which followed, said:
'Geatiemen Of the Hou of Reprssas.a.
Il proceed to complete the acceptance
o! the Office which You hare conferred
upor myself, but mu ask your ind.dg.
ence while l express my Obligations for
the honor conferred on me.
4; would afford great pleasure were il
accompanied even by the self assurance
lha, would inng 10 the discharge Of
these aTduous and deiicate duties al.
ways difficult. bat now <nsIroned vi d
unusual d fficuilies-oniy capacity CON.
mensurs.e with their responsibility and
dignity. -
4 can only say, | shall b-ar myself, %
far as applicable, with the fidelity to the
interests ofths country and government,
and with impariaii,y 50 far As regards
the rights Of the members af this House.
! hav. no personal objects ~ accom-
plish. ! nm animated by I single desire
Of contributing IN some lit,l. degree to
the maintainance 81 the we'll established
principles Of our government, in their oYii-
ginal American signrfca,icn; in devcl-
oping that portion Of the con'inen. We
occupy, 90 for - may bs within the pow
er conferred on us; enlarging and SWELL
ing hs capacity for bsne6cent Influence
a, home and abroad, and main,aining in
tact its lnesti,nahe privilege transmitted
10 US.
i am aware neither myself nor any
other !, equal TO the periec. accomplish
ment Of the duties you have imposed; l,
therefore, a. man must be supp.ian,
Of your indulgence and SUPPORT. Agar