Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-20
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| WAsHiNGros. Dec. 2l.-Mr Cobb, of Ala.
made . good>natured speech He asked the
Republicans whether they had no other mem
ter than sherman to fill the Chair-a member
who had not signed the Enforcement Of Help
ers book. He advised Q union Of the Demo
crats, South Americans and Conservatives.
Etheridge, Of Tenn, in reply to Mr. Cobb.
desired to know where the votes to elect
speaker on the basis proposed by the latter
were to come from.
Mr. Cobb rejoined. We will get the votes Of
the Democrats You South Americans come
over and help us. and We think W can persu.
ade others to do likewise. Laughter
Mr. Etheridge said he and his friends had
refused to entertain the proposition for going
over to the Democrats, unless they could show
that by going over an election could be effect.
ed. 1t was demonstrated that the Democrats
cannot unite their votes on any one candidate
There was not a man on the Democratic side
who can a. claimed, obtain ninety.three votes,
A week ago he said the Southern Opposition
could put one Of their number, Mr.. Gilmer. in
q position where the. Democrats could elect
him. They could now put one Of their friends
in . similar position. Could the gentleman
from Alabama place one Of his friends in such
position that the Southern Opposition. by 60
ing over can elect him. When Mr.. Cobb could
eHOW tuls, tHeu IL WoUiu Uc Time IOI Tue Ups
position to consider the proposition.
Mr.. Cobb wanted straightforward an.
swer to my question. "Will be vote for the
Democratic nominee If we can get 80 votes for
him 7"
Mr. Etheridge-We have said this very
morning, among ourselves, that whenever the
Democrats show that they can concentrate
their votes we will consider the proposition.
Mr.. Cobb-What will YOU do?
Mr.. Etheridge-I will vote for your csndi
date in certain contingency, if my vote will
elect him.
After further conversation between Mr. Eth.
eridge and Mr.. Cobb. Mr.. Boteler here arose.
and was listened to with marked attention.
He said his humble name had been before the
House. but not through any act Of his own
He did not presume to aspire to the Speakers
chair. He withdrew from the contest to name
q gentleman who he was cure would be ac-
ceptable to both sides. He meant the conserv.
alive portion of the House who battle for the
Constitution. and to protect it from the angry
surges by the persistent course Of those who
call themselves Republicans. He nominated
Mr.. Millson. Of Virginia, trusting he would
claim the support Of those who are not only
plause)
Cries Of vote" ballot"
Mr.. Cobb-I trrst the object Of harmony is
accomplished, and since it secures that, organ
izaiion can now be effected. | am done.
Mr.. McClernard said, some gentlemen had
voted for him without the slightest solicitation
on his part, and as many knew, contrary TO
his wishes He begged his friends after thank
ing them for their kind regard. to vote for
him NO longer. He then complimented Mr..
Millson Is patriot and statesman, and as be-
ing entirely capable of discharging the duties
of the Chair
SEVENTEENTH BALLOT.
Whole number Of votes. .226
Necessary to q ch0ce,., ,.....................11 ia
Sherman, Republican,. LOG
0otis0n, Dem, ......@Vo
UlImer, Am, ................
Etheridge, Am.
Davis, of Ind, Dem. 4
Rest scattering. .....7
Winslow desired one more ballot, and if no
election he intended to effer a resoluti
that from andsfter to-day or Tomorrow, as
gentlemen might choose, no further vote Of
Speaker be taken until the 18th of January.
The House then adjourned.
Meeting Of the National American Conn
mlttee.
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 2l.-The National Amer.
lean Central Committee convened to-day at the
American House
Hon. Jacob Broome was appointed Chair
man, and Blanton Duncan Secretary.
A committee was appointed to confer with
the committee appointed by the Washington
meeting on Monday night, to consider plan
of organization for uniting the Opposition to
the Administration, consisting Of Ii. II. Stuart,
Of Va, Anthony Kennedy, Of Nd. Erastus
Brooks, of n. "; 3. Duncan, of Ky.,; Jacob
Broome, OF Pennsylvania.
A committee was also appointed to address
the American people. No other action decided
on.
The session was chiefly devoted to private
discussion. and the claims q prominent men to
fill the Presidential chair.
The National ReDnhlican Convention TO