The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-02-07
Important from Washington.
BANKS ELECTED SPEAKER.
The Hack Men Rejoice,

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Mr.. Smith, D, Tenn, said he had hereto
fore voted againN the plurality rule, but as
yesterday s vote indicated some chance Of
an election as Speaker OF man OF sound
national views. he now offered resolution
for the adoption Of that rule. The House by
ten majority refused to lay the reso luton on
the table. The resolution was adopted by a
vote of ll3 against l04. Mr.. Orr then un-
conditonally withdrew his name as the
Democratic caucus candidate. Mr.. Boyce
moved to rescind the resolution. Tabled by
lit against lOl. Applause. Jones, Of
Tenn, referring to the terms OF the resolu-
ton, that ifthere is no election by majori-
ty on the next three trials, the candidate re-
ceiving the highest vote on the 4th ballot be
declared Speaker, remarked that the Repub-
licans were prepared for the contest, and
moved an adjournment till Monday to give
the other parties an opportunity to arrange
their plans. Disagreed to "a against los.
Impatient cries of'call the roll!'
Walker moved to rescind the plurality
resolution; declded out of order by 40 maj.
PAYNE moved an adjournment; refused. He
then made an Intellectual motion to rescind
the plurality rule. The House proceeded to
vote. Banks 1902; Aiken 90; Fuller IA;
Barclay and Hinekman, DENIS, voted Tor
Wells and Dunn; Harrison, Moore and
Scott for Campbell, of Ohio. Necessary to
choice, 1903. The second vote, except
Fuller lost one, was same as first. The 80
was same as second, except Aiken lost one:
Mr.. Fuller, of Pa, repeated what he had
said on two former occasions, namely: that
he was not, and did not, desire to be candi-
date. 100 votes had satisfied him he was
not the choice of majority Of the House,
and on no other terms would he consent to
take that position.
Mr.. Barclay remarked that he had been
adverse to anything like a coalition with
Know Nothingism, whether it came from
the North or the South. He asked Mr.. Al
ken whether the latter stood on the Demo-
cratic caucus platform, and whether he had
not written a letter to Humphrey Marshall
making pledges to the Southern wing oI
X. ".
Mr.. Aiken-I am not candidate for Speak
er. If my friends think to place me in the
chair, | will serve them to the best of my a
bility.
Humphrey Marshall-I have only to say
that Mr.. Aiken has addressed me no let
ter whatever. [Applause, and cries Of 'cal
the roll.'] -H
The excitement was intense during the f
nal ballot, which resulted as follows:
Mr.. A. K. Marshall, during the call of the
roll, congratulated his American friends
saying they had fought good fight and con
quered. There was now no Democratic
candidate in the field with an offensive eau
Gus platform. Performing his duty as {
patriot, and not as a partizan, he voted fo
Mr.. Aiken. Mr.. Walker voted the same
way, esteeming Mr. Aiken man with nc
stains of partizanism in his skirts, a mar
who has not sought Office, but to whom office
is rendered, and true to the constitution
Messrs. Payne and Liud'ey voted for Mr.
Aiken. knowing him to be national man
Mr.. Smith, of Ala, voted for Mr.. Aiken un
der protest. Other gentlemen vainly sough
to make explanations.
| The greatest confusion existing, severa
members now changed their votes, and wert
greeted with applause for SO doing. Impa-
tient cries announce the vote!' Announce
the vote! The lobies were crowded to suf
location, and the excitement was increased
by the startling cry that boy was being
crushed to death by the pressure in the gal
leries. Some of the members shouted ou
fall back. and others 'hand him over the
rail. The boy was at length released from
his imminent danger. Announce the vote!
was now shouted from all parts Of the house
The Clerk then read the vote as follows
Banks, 103; Aiken, 100, Fuller, 6; Camp
bell, OF Ohio, a; Wells l. Mr.. Benton
one of the tellers, then declared that Mr..
Banks was elected Speaker. Deafening
shouts of applause followed from the Re
publican side, and other quarters of the
house.
The ladies waved their handkerchiefs il
the galleries for several minutes. The dis
order was beyond description. Mr.. A. X
Marshall raised the question that Mr.. Banks
was not elected, saying the Clerk had nc
power to authorize such result to be an
nounced. 1t must be so declared by vot'
of the House. The Clerk explained, giving
reasons which appeared to be satisfactor,
/ for his conduct.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, appealed to tn
honor of the gentlemen, to carry the pIurali
| ty resolution into effect, and end this dis
graceful scene.
Mr.. Cobb, of Ga, regarded Mr.. Banks a
virtually elected by majority OF the Hous
under the plurality rule.
j Mr.. Aiken asked to be allowed to conduc
Mr.. Banks, as Speaker, to the Chair. Az
| plause. a
Mr.. Smith, of Ala, highly appreciated MI
Aiken's request; il granted, he thought
would heal dissension and pour oil on trout
: led waters. When grown up, il men max
a child's bargain they ought to stick to it,
: Laughter.
8 After further debate, Mr.. Clingman offe
: ed a resolution declaring that, by reason
D. the adoption OF the plurality rule and til
t votes taken under it, Mr.. Banks had bee
. duly chosen Speaker, and is hereby-so d
n ciared. Passed by yeas l56 to nays 50. !
Several gentlemen explained that, thous
: they had consistently voted against M
Il Banks. they felt bound as judges, not as
e lectors, to carry out the order of the Hou
o by voting for the above resolution.
Mr.. BaDks was, by request of the cler
!, conducted to the Chair by Messrs. Ak,
il and Fuller, of Pa, and Campbell, Of Obi
IS He was greeted with loud and enthusiast
n cheers, and amidst the profound silen
Is which followed said:
IeI Gentlemen of the House of Representative
+, Before ! proceed to complete the acceE
Q, ance Of the Office which you have CONFER
10 upon myself must ask your Indulgence q