The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-02-13
THE FINAL TRIUMPH.

tponoence:
| THE FINAL TRIUMPH. --..
| At length order being partially restored, the
Clerk read the votes as follows: Banks 103;|
Aiken 100; Fuller 6; Campbell 4; Wells 1. Mr.
Benson. one of the Tellers, then declared that
Mr.. Banks wss elected Speakerl Deaening.
shouts of applause followed the announcement
and there was shaking of hands, and an ex-
changing of congratulations on the Republican
side of the hall, such as, perhaps, was never
before witnessed in the Capitol Nor was the
Joy confined to the members; the shouts We're
repeated by the multitude in the gallery, and
lexultation was the order of the day. %
go s DYING STRUGGLE. n
| For several minutes after the announcement
of the result, the ladies in the galleries con-
tinued to wave their handkercheis, and the
spectators continued to send up shout after
shout At last, order being partially restored.
| Mr.. A. K Marshall. Know Nothing, of Ken
lucky, reised the question that Mr.. Banks
was not elected. He maintained that the
CLERK had no power to authorize such result
to be announced, and that it should be declar
ed by the vote of the House. The Clerk ro
in his place, and explained giving reasons for
conduct. which appeared to be satisfactory to
the / o ise Mr. Campbell appealed to the
honor of the gentleman, and expressed hope
would be carried into effect. Mr.. Cobb; Of
Georgia, said that he considered Mr.. Banks as
Virtually elected by majority of til House
under the plurality rule, and that he was in
favor of yielding to the will Of the majority.
Mr. Aiken asked leave to conduct Mr.. Banks,
as Speaker, to the Chair. His request was re-
ceived with immense applause. MIR. Smith, Of
Alabama, said that he honored the manly con
duct of Mr. Aiken, and he thought it would
tend to heal divisions, and be like Oil poured on
troubled waters. In his opinion, when full
Igrown men make child's bargain they should
adhere to it. This remark produced laughter;
and after a scattering debate for some time
longer Mr. Clingman OF North Carolina, offer
ed resolution declaring that in consequence
of the adoption of the plurality rule, and the
ballots under it, Mr.. Banks had been been duly
elected Speaker. and was to be so considered.
The resolution was carried by vote of 156
yeas, to 40 nays Several members rose and
said that though they had voted against Mr..
Banks, yet they felt bound, as judges, not as
electors, to carry out the will Of the House by
voting for Mr.. Clingman's resolution.
CONDUCTING Mr. BANKS TO THE SPEAKERS
--7---5- CHAIR. rrcg ,s'
| At the request of the Clerk; Mr.. Banks was
conducted to the Speakers chair by Mr.. Ak
en-, of South Carolina, Mr.. Fuller, Of Pennsyl-
yania and Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio. As he pass
ed up the aisle he was greeted with loud and
enthusiastic cheers; but as soon as he took his
place all eyes were intently fixed upon him,
and as if by magic, the most profound silence
followed. Never before was so sudden change
witnessed in that hall. L
SPEECH OF THE SPEAKER ELECT. FL
| Mr.. Bank commenced in low and solemn
tone: Gentlemen OF the House Of Representa-
tives, before | proceed to complete the accep-
tance of the office which you have conferred
upon me, | must ask your indulgence, and ex-
press my obligations for the mark of favor. 1t
would afford me far greater pleasure if it were
accompanied even with the self-assurance that
l could bring to the discharge of the arduous
and delicate duties pertaining to my station
duties always perplex;ng, but now surrounded
by unusual difficulties capacity commen-
surate with their responsibility and dignity
| can only say that | shall endeavor to bear
myself with fidelity to the interests and insti-
tutions Of the country, and with impartiality
as far as regards the rights of the members Of
the House. | have no personal objects to accom-
plish. lam amin ted by single d,sire to
contribute, in some little degree, to the main
tenance of the well established principles of our
government, in their original signtication, in
developing that portion of this continent which
we occupy, as far as may be within the power
conferred upon US for enlargng its capacity ior
benefcent influence at home and abroad, and
in maintaining. in their purity, the ineStmable
privileges transmitted to us. lam aware that
neither my self nor any other man, equal to the
perfect accomplishment of those duties; and
therefore, must be a supplicant for your in
diligence and support. | again return to you
my thanks for the honor which you have been
pleased to confer upon me.''
His remarks were followed by deafening and
long continued applause.
.rf THE OATH OF OFFICE.
Mr.. Gddings, being the oldest member of
the House, at the request Of the Clerk, admin
Iistered the oath to Mr.. Banks The scene was
very impressive, and as the gray haired ol /
man, in solemn, but audible tone pronounced
the words there was Il stllaess all over the
hall. A resolution was then passed, rendering
to the Clerk Mr.. Forney, the thanks of the
House for the ability and integrity with which
he had presided.
EMULATION OF THE REPUBLICANS.
Immediately after the adoptio of the reso-
luton Of thanks, an adjournment till Monday
was carried. and the Republicans crowded
around Mr.. Banks, and rendered him their con-
gratulations. They were almost wild with
lioy, and cheered long and loud, even after the
[adiournmcnt; and in the throng which passed
down the great steps of the Capitol, there were
more glad faces than had been seen in Wash
ington for many day: -et'
The Boy who Kept his Purpose.
az wouldn't be SO mean," said Geo. Ward,
to boy who stood by, while he put the candy