The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-20

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merely spoke Of the legitimate chastlscmer Of those who
violate the law. meant no other chastisexent
Mr.. s.selnos-i am glad % hear shs e.pa,
nation, because there are very few white men
ever the senisan undertakes to play that sae with
he will find US ready at all points There are boys YEN
gun and rifle and Whenever undertake to chastee us
just let US know what mean and we will take care Oh
ourselves
offensive but permit 70 cay that acquaintance
with the shot gun and rifle Is noa 70 DO restricted 70 sne
South
Mr.. SINGIxToN-wcn, hope when the time comes
round for you 70 chasse you will come along wnh
your shot gun and rie bat would advise you, however
not TO cucumber yourself too much, because IN your
flight you might want to got rid o. all unnecessary ar-
clce.
Mr.. KiIGoRr-I am o. one of the flying artillery.
Laughtcr)
Mr. slsalxros-we will see when you c. me South.
Mr.. Kmnoa But am not going South (Iaughter.)
Mr.. SlNaIxroS-K any gentleman nnenaces Southern
States this floor when declare that they cannot longer
live In the confederacy he takes position which appears
to me horrying in the extreme. Does any gentleman
country when State may become the judge Of the mode
in which they win seek redress from the grie-
Mr.. KnGoRs-I say emphaucally that any State,
OF the confederacy, Il her rights are improperly
nfrneed upon, has right TO secede
Mr.. SNGET0N-Then II States have right to secede,
how the gentleman claim the right 70 chastise us
State has right to secede there Is no right existing IN
the general the other States TO coerce
her to remain bring her back We claim this right
and whenever the time comes we mean TO exercise t.
There manifestation Of applause or dsapprova
during delivery Of this speech There was an evident
the part OF the republicans to restrain Interrupt
tiOns and prevent discussion.
THE sPEAxgRsunP.
The House called prel mnary to voting for
1Hx ELEVENTH BALLOT FOR SPEAKER.
The following the result Of the VOTE
Whole number Of votes.
Mr. Sherman of Ohio, republican. .ll2
Mr. Bocock, Of Virginia, democrat. 50
Mr. Boteler, Of Virginia. Southern opposition. Fl
Mr. BococK, (dem.) of va-Mr Clerk, during the space
of weeks my friends Of the democratic party have
supported throughout this contest with Immunity
which demands my heartfelt altitude and most sincere
acknowledgements 1t believed, my friends, for
time that my might present point around whose
all might rally with successful result. The hope
that felt in this matter has been diminishing day by
day and has appeared more aud more dim, until 1t has
entirely faded away The country, in the meantime is
beyond anything of the kind that felt before.
With regard to the organization of the House, people de-
Of each other how is that cannot unite here
together But there is feeluga conscientious feeling
that we cannot unite but by the defeat party we
regard as sectional For myself, was willing at all
and at all stages of the ballot to unite in feasible
mode Of accomplishing that object. believe there Is
further in my name continuing before the House
the nominee Of any party and believe the further use
and bar to unity Of action beg, therefore, to withdraw
my from the further consideration Of the House.
the high honor Of presiding over The House Of Rapren
taves but there is also another consideration scarcely
less dear me, at all less DEAR and is the proud
that during weeks this very ex
citing and animang discussion of this active
feel that representative Of this free chvarous nation
had elected TO preside its deliberations here
would have entered upon the high eflce uncommted
toanythng and free to extend equal justice every man.
will take to prove, while on this floor that my
heart is unstained by any mean complicity-that my
hands unshacked-that free to think and act for
the protection of the rights of every section of the coun
try and for the best good Of the whole l withdraw my
name as candidate, Mr. Clark partial appause)
There were several calls for adjournment and for a
second ballot. The latter proposition resisted on &C
count of one or two members having left the House,
Great confusion prevailed members all standing and
Mr.. Grow, (rep.) Of Pa.-The absence of one or two
members ought not to be allowed prevent the business
there died of you would want two from this side paf
| of Iaughter)
| MEMBER FROM THE DEMOCRATIC BEscuEs-Oh, no: two
Of you there would obige by going off in SINH
lar manner Laughter, great confusion, and cries Of
Mr. CocmAsk, (dem.) Of N Y.-Call the roll, and we
| will know what we are about.
Mr.. W. SMITH, (dem.) Of VAL move that the House
do adjourn. (Cries Of ono, no." "Balot, ballot ~
Mr.. GRow-We have been here now two weeks. and We
done nothing but listening to honorable members on
torals Of the NEW YORK HEAID 1t is time we did some
thing Let us have another , ballot (Great confusion,
TIE CIERK-Does the gentleman withdraw his motion
W. SMrH-No, hold to it. (Great confusion the Clerk
In vain calling to order
Mr.. Smith, withdraw the motion.
TWELFTH SPEAKER.
Mr.. MOORE, (dem.) Of Ala, nominated Mr.. Boteler.
The House proceeded to vote with the following result
Whole number OF votes.
necessary 10 cn0ce. .116
Mr.. Sherman, of Ohio, republican. I12
Mr.. Boteer, OF Virginia, Southern opposition. 20
Mr.. Bocock of Virginia, democrat. ............ 10
Mr.. Miles Taylor, Of louisiana democrat. ....... II
Mr. Phelps, OF Missouri, democrat. 16
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Several gentlemen wanted adjourn and others again
| to vote
THIRTEENTH BALLOT FOR SPEAKER
Amid considerable confusion the House again Voted
| Necessary to choice. Observation-Disclosures.
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81
Mr.. Barksdale. 20
Mr.. Bocock ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL
Mr.. Miles Taylor. 7
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