Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-02-07
BANKS ELEcTED SPEAKER!
The Plurality EsnIe Adopted:

rule.
The House, by 10 majority refused TO lay the
resolution on the table. The resolution was
adapted by a vote Of ll3 against iU4 Mr. Orr
then Internationally withdrew his name rs the
Democratic Caucus Candidate, and there being
now probability that greater strength can be
concentrated upon his colleague Afr. Aiken, MIR
Boyce moved to rescind tie resolution.
MIR. Boyce's motion to rescind the plurality
resolution was tabled, III against 1J1. (Ap-
plause.)
Jones, of Tenn, referring to the terms of the
resolution, that if there is no election by a ma
jority in the next three trials, on the candidate
receiving The highest vote on the fourth ballot
be declared by TIE House Speaker,-remarked
that the Republicans were prepared fer the CON
test and moved an adjournment till Monday TO
give the other parties an opportunity to arrange
thor plans, disagreed to, a against 1913; i'm
patient cries OF call the roll. Walker moved to
rescind the plurality resolution, decided ont OF
order by 10 maj. Paine moved an adjournment
refused, he then made an Intellectual motion to
rcscind the plurality rule; the House proceeded
to vote, Banks lG2; Aiken 93 Fuller IA; Bar
clay and Hinkman Democrats voted for Wells,
and Dunn and Harrison, Moore ana Scott for
Campbell OF Ohio, necessary 70 choice los.
The second vote excepting Fuller lost one, was
the same as the first, the third was the same as
the second, except Aiken lost one
Mr. Fuller OF Penn. repeated what he had said
through former occasions, namely that he W as
not and did not desire to be a candidate, 1870
votes had satisfied him, he wa no. tie choice OF
majority OF House, and on no other terms would
he accept that position. Mr.. Barclay remarked
that he had boon adverse to anything like a
coalition with X. Ms. Whether it came from The
Month or South, he asked Mr.. Aiken whether
the latter stood on the Democratic Caucus plat
form, and whether lie had not written letter
10 Humphrey Marshal making pledges to South
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candidate, viii serve them to The best Of my
ability Il Marshall: l have only to say that
Mr. Aiken has addressed me no letter whatever,
Applause and cries Of call tie roll, &c
The excitement was intense during The final
ballot which resulted follows. Mr.. \. X.
Marshall, during the call OF the roll congratu-
lated his American friends, saying they had
fought good and conquered. There was now
no Democratic candidate in the field with an
offensive caucus platform; performing his duty
! as patriot anG as partzan, he voted for
Mr.. Akon.
Mr.. Walker voted the same way and esteem
ing Alr. Aiken man with no STAN OF partizan-
is II en- his skirts, sought rot office, but to
whom otfce in rendered, and is true to the Con-
stitat;on.
Messrs. Paine and Lind,cv voted for Mr. Ak.
en-, knowing HIM to be a national man. Alr.
Smith, Of Alabama. voted for Mr. Aiken under
protest. Othor gentlemen sought TO make eN-
plantations, the greatest confusion existing.
Several members now changed their votes and
were greeted With applause for so doing. lm-
patient cries of announce the vote; the Hobbies
were crowded TO suifecatiOn, and the excitement
was increased by the startling cry that a boy
was being crushed 10 death by the persons III
the gallery. some of the members shouted out
"Fa.i back and others shouted, Hand him
over the Rail The boy was at length relca-
scd from his imminent danger
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as follows: Banks l43; Aiken 100; Fuller 8;
/ Campbell of Ohio 4 F; Wells ! ; Mr.. Benson, one
Of the telit1S, then declared that MIR Banks was
elected Speaker, applause, Ceaitnlng shouts OF
applause followed from The Republican side and
other quarters of the House. The Ladies way
cd their Eandkerchieis in the galleries for Seye-
ral minutes The disorder was beyond dcecrip-
ton. Mr.. A. X. Marshall raised the question
/ that NJ Banks was net elected, saying the
/ Clerk had no power to authorize such result
/ to be announced, ID must be 50 declared by TIC
vote Of the House, and tha Clerk explained CIV
ing reasons wis;cli appeared TO he satisfactory
for his conduct.
/ Mr. Campbell Of Ohio, appealed TO the Honor
! Of Gentlemen to carry the plurality resolution
Cobb, Of Ca, regarded Mr.. Banks virtually
elected by majority Of tie House under the
/ plurality rule. Mf. Aiken asked to he allowed
( to conduct Mr. Banks as Speaker, to the chair
/ -(ApFause.) A'r. Smith, Of Ala, highly ap
prcc;a;od Ny. Ailen's request: Il granted, he
thought il would heal division and pour oil on
the troubled waters. When grown UP ncr
make chid's bargain, they ought to stick tC
it. (LaUcLter)
. Alter farther debate, Mr.. Ci;rgman offered 9
resolution declaring that, b. reason OF the adoP
ton Of the plurality rule and the votes taken
under it, Gr. Banks Lad been duly chosen Spca-
ker, and it is hereby So declared; passed by
ayes SO, nays a.
! Several gentlemen explained that, although
.hey had constantly voted ngainst Mr. Banks,
they had voted G Judges not rs electors, to car
~ or the orders o. the io@ae hy yu,;ng tar Tic
above resolution.
Mr.. Banks was, by request Of tie Clerk con-
Quoted TO the chair by Mossrs. Aiken. Fuller Of
Pa. an] Campbell, Of Ohio. il, was greeted
with loud and enthu sia5tc cheers aad atg9st
the profound silence which followed, said:
GeaHemea oftte F3ase e Representatives:
/ have no personal ebiec5 20 accomplish. |
am animated by Il single desire Of contributing
in some little degree to he maintenance If title
wei! cstabis shed principles of our government
in their original American Specification in de-
ycioping that portion Of he continent we &C.
cupv 50 far as we may within the power con
cTed on us, enforcing and swelling las capacity
ior heneticent influence nj home and abroad, and
maitain intact lis oStnab!e pnFilcga - transmit
ted to us ] am aware neither myself nor any
! Othf~ equal u tlt IGlitCt fCCbt P-4Hii"'SA'' VI
duties, therefore rs a man must be aupp.taut
for your indulgence and support. ! again re-
turn to You my thanks for the homer you have
! conferred upon me. applause, deafcning and
/ long continued
Before proceed to complete the acceptance
/ Of the Office YOU have conferred upon myself, !
uust ask Your Indulgence and express my obi
cations for the honor conferred upon me. Ii
wctd afford You greater pleasure were it accom-
panied even by the self assurance that | would
bring to the discharge Of arduous and declicata
duties always difficult, but now surrounded
( with unusual difficulties, any capacity com
nensu.ate with their responsibility and dignity
! can only say I shall bear myself so far as pos
siblo with fidelity to the interests OF the coun
try and Government and with impartia}ity st
far as regards the rights Of the members Of the
. House.
! Mr.. Giddiurs being the oldest member ofthe
( House, administered the oath to Mr. Banks, by
request Of The Clerk
Mr. Stanton then offered the following prostitution
/ Resolved, That the thanks OF this House arc
! eunautiy due, and are hereby rendered TO Jlc
". Forney, for the distinguished ability, fdcli-
( ~ and impartiali5y with which he has presided
over the deliberations Of the House during the
arduous and Frotractcd contest for Speaker
ADOPTED unanimously.
The Republicans were wild with eXuitation
and Justify cheered Ar. Banks and congratula
! ted him on his success.
BAsHToRD VS. Observation-Disclosures DELAY