The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
CONGRESS.
JANUARY z, 1856.


JANUARY z, 1856.
In the House the ballotings were recon-
meneed for Speaker. Banks 1Ol; Rich
ardson 70 Fuller 90; Pennington 6; scat
terimg 5. Necessary to a choice lOs.
Three more votes were taken, the Hast
with the following result Banks % Rich
ardson u; Fuller 30 Pennington 9; Orr
?: and Mess4s. Williams, Millson, Porter
and Bennett, each. Number ofvotes cast
ZIG. Necessary to a choice 100.
Before the result was announced MIR. Eu-
tbs, of Louisiana, rose to personal explain
alton, stating the position of the American
party in that State. He said that they re-
pudiated the eighth section of the Philadel-
phia platform, considering it odious 10 per-
secute any man on account OF has religion,
which was a question between the individu-
al and his God: and rather than do so, would
suffer his right hand to wither--nor would
he be connected with amy party having in
view such direct purpose.
Mr.. Smith, Of Alabama, differed from the
gentleman and denounced Roman Catholic
ism, because spiritually, temporarily, and
politically, the adherents to that faith owe
their allegiance to the Pope above the Con-
stitution. He appealed to gentlemen to say
whether, from the beginning Roman Catho-
lie priests in their assemblies have not al
! ways thrown their influence against liberty
and on the side of power! The American
party do not wage religious prescription.
Mr. Taylor of Louisiana, referred to the
records of history to show that during the
French Revolution the Roman Catholic
priests joined the people against the mobiles,
and gave motion and power to the popular
element which achieved freedom in France.
Mr. Walker, of Alabama, differed from
the views expressed by his Colleague, (Mr.
w. r. Smith.) If he thought prescription
for religions sake was feature of the A
merican party he would cut himself loose
from such an organization.
JANUARY 8, 1856.
Neither House was in session.
JANUARY 9, 1856.
Mr.. Smith of Tennessee, defended the
Democratic party and the President, from
the charge of their being responsible for the
failure to organize the House. Mr.. Whit
ney defended the 9Th section of the Phila-
delphia Know Nothing platform, declaring
that the American party wars not against
individuals, but the system of principles held
by the Romish Church. Mr.. Knight offer
ed a resolution for the election of Speaker
by plurality vote. Mr.. Galloway read a
despatch from 90 Ohio Senator's commend
ing the Ohio delegation for their course in
relation to Mr.. Ronke. Four Ballot, for
Speaker were taken. The last resulted
follows Banks %, Richardson 65, Fuller
%, Pennington 5, scattering 5.
JANUARY 10, 1856.
The House sat all night, and until 81
o'clock this morning, and then adjourned
till Friday. The last ballot stood: Banks
80, Richardson 81, Fuller %, Pennington
6, scattering AZ.
In the Senate, Mr.. Clayton of Delaware,
stated that Lord John Russell, in January,
1853, wrote Mr.. Champion, British Consul
in Washington, stating that the British Gov.
eminent intended strictly to adhere to the
treaty of 1850, and not to assume direct or
indirect sovereignty over Central America.
The Senate called on the President for
a copy of that correspondence.
JANUARY IL, 1856.
The House, to-day, balloted for Speaker,
with the following result: Banks 90; Rich
ardson 20; Fuller 30; Pennington 7; scat
tering e.
A resolution was passed, declaring it to
be the duty of candidates to state fully their
opinions upon important political questions
The object of this was to elicit Richardson's
opinion upon the slavery question,