Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1856-02-07
CONGRESSIONAL.
a Speaker Elected.
WASHINGTON. Saturday. ]


HoUsE.-Mr. Smith, Of Tennessee, said he had
heretofore voted against the plurality rule,
but as yesterdays vote Indicated some
chance of an election of Speaker OF a man
of sound national views, he now offered resolu-
Iion for the adoption of that rule.
The House by 10 majority referred to lay the
resolution the table. "'.f
The resolution was then adopted by a vote of
ll3 against lo4.
MFR. Orr then Internationally withdrew his
name as the democratic candidate, there being
probability that greater strength be
concentrated upon his colleague, Mr.. Aiken.
Mr.. Boyce moved TO rescind the resolution.
Mr.. Boyee's motion TO rescind the plurality
resolution was tabled by III against lOl =
lApplause) t
MIR. Jones, of Tennessee, referring to the tenor
of the resolution that there is no election. BY
majority, in the next three trials, the Candidate
receiving the hi, hest tn fourth be de-
clared Speaker, remarked that the republicans
were prepared for the contest, aud moved an
Adjournment Ill Monday, to give the other parties
an opportunity to arrange their plans.
Disagreed 10, 81 against 1903. Impatient cries
of ''cail the roll
Mr.. Walker moved to rescind the plurality
resolution.
Decided out of order by IS majority.
Mr.. Payne moved an adjournment. Refused.
He then made an Intellectual motion TO reseind the
plurality rule.
The House then proceeded to vote Banks,
102-Aiken, 93-Fuiier. IA. Barclay and dick
man, democrats. voied for Wells Dunn, Harri-
son, Moore and Scott for Campbell, of Ohio
Necessary TO a choice log.
The second vo;e, excepting Fuller lost one was
same first. .fe Et
Third same as second, excepting Aiken lost l..
Mr.. Fuller, of Pennsy lvania repeated what he
had said on two former occasions, namely, that he
was not and did not desire to be candidate
$50 votes had satisfied him he was not the chosen
OF majority of the House, and on no Other terms
would he consent 10 take that position
Mr.. Barclay remarked that he had been averse
TO anything, like coalition with know nothing
ism, whether it came from the north the south.
He asked Mr.. Aiken whether the latter stood on
the democra ic caucus platform-whether he had
not written a letter TO Humphrey Marshall,
making pledge southern wing OF K. MS
Mr.. Aiken-I am not candidate for Speaker
ship. If my friends think to place me in the chair
will serve them to the best of my ability.
Humphrey Marshall have only 10 say that
Mr.. Aiken has addres Led me no letter. Gap
plause. and cries of call the ROLL etc-) -F0I
Excitement intense during the final ballot,
which resulted as follows :-Bauks, l03-Aiken,
100-Fuiler, 6-Camphcll, Of Ohio 4-Weils, l.
Mr.. Benson, one of the tellers, then declared
that Mr.. Banks was elected Speaker
Deafening shouts ofapplause, followed from the
LcpdOucdu sue duu OtuCi VI Tue HOUSE.
The ladies waved their handkerchiefs in the gal.
1eries. For several minutes the disorder was
beyond description. @.1T
Mr.. Marshall raised the question that Mr..
Banks was not elected saying the clerk had no
power 10 authorize such result TO be announced.
1t must be SO declared by the vote of the House.
The clerk explained, giving reasons which ap-
peared TO be satisfactory for his conduct.
Mr.. Campbell appealed to the honor of gentle
men to carry the plurality resolution into effect,
and end this disgraceful scene.
Mr.. Cobb, of Georgia. regarded Mr.. Banks as
virtually elected by majority of the House under
the plurality rule.
Mr. Aiken asked to be allowed to conduct Mr..
Banks as Speaker to the chair. (Applause.)
Mr.. Smith, of Alabama, highly appreciated Mr..
Aikcn's request. If granted, he thought il would
heal disunion, and pour oil on troubled waters
When grown up men make a chiid's bargain they
ought TO stick TO it. lLaughter.) --..-s -
MIR. Marshall during the call of the roll, con-
graduated his American friends saving they had
ought good fight and conquered. There
was now NO democratic candidate in the field with
an official caucus platform. Performin his duty
rs patriot and not partizan, he voted for
Mr.. Aiken. = 81 ~ ,a.iaff BE- 4sguial i
Mr. Walker voted the same way, esteeming Mr.
Aiken as man with no stains Of mere partizan.
ism on his skirts, a man who has not sought
office, but to whom Office is rendered, and is true
to the constitution rr.a r3e
Messrs. Payne and Lindley voted for Mr.
Aiken, knowing him to be national man. Z