The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-02

Pray, gentlemen, how do you sandi For eight weeks
you made effort 70 elect your nomination. you
hailed You failed IN your effort 70 adopt the plurality
name connected with the Helper pamphlet and adopt
. your candidate man who in favor Of The Fugitive
tlsmsn whether they think By going for man Who a
yOrs sha. N. law and who = IN old line whis,
sy the .aon' he nS q No. cs
dinss supports him Mr.. Kst wanted 70 know whether
Mr. Pennington had given Ar Norris, Of Pennsylvania,
Ways and Aesn:f It wss due 70 the House that this
question should be answered The Speakers chair IVES
Carolina INF smith, had said thss il he should 70 into
the Speakers chair must be with his hands united and
mas ne Of the House should not be welded for
been given BY n PcnnineionS ~ p'''s'
Mr.. Gxrn objected 70 nterrogatng tho candidate OF
gentlemen ths republican side had sought 70 nsrro
gate the candidate on his own. a
s fsd Se s S% I'm
question.
y. nnaxs Pending vote NO one has the right 10
~. Knr-Ihave NOT asked the question Of any can,
NJ: Ctnms-As did moi undsrsss.d the question
withdraw my ehjection -.
1r n R.m. R. },sp) e. e Ind renewed T. !,
world Qaushtsr that h out Of order 10 ask whsshsr
&C. Cries fom the republican side TO Hr Ksits Of "ao on"
Increased confusion.
Nr r.m.I oSjsct 10 any person taking the floor for
ni howr.ly Colleague tGr. Norris, can reply
M: y S K.MI ' 1.a not been invited ey Mr. Morris TO
AJAX him whether Mr. Pennington has given him pledge
how he win constitute the Comtase Of ways and kesnsf
day .hsn slavery was probable in warm climate he
would protect but H. according 10 the republican theory
H. q e 1Sxhsrs under
man can get my vote 70 beat the republicans no matter
who be TO- ! vote for Mr.: Miles. tIapghtsr.l
vote for r. aocs1a.ad hs 1so would d'o' DO o. but
70 korr of rsOn xss ~Sshs9 Ss
nterrcestory 70 Mr. Smith Of North Carona e 70 how
no would constitute the Committee Of Ways and Means,
Smith had been electsds And he wished 70 know whether
he gentleman from North Carolina r. Gilmer) had mot
crst
Mr. eam, u;s g. opp ofN. o-1 answer with pleasure.
nr snnH-I vote TOR NJ. MoClernand
a. ~. RnxsnAr, ldem) Of Mss, .sid be voted for
democratc vote given for him he might be elected
but ne desired to say % casting his VOTE that he had
rsnty views for he believed sas sSs duty o. &. Scv
ernment TO throw around al species Of property IL broad
ahied Of prstecton He aaked Mr. Leach OF North Gro
nand ne votes Of The senileman's party would be
NJ LHcH replied he was sincerely desirous Of defeat
ing ths republican csnddae Hs could moi SAY Whether
BIZ political friends would all vote for Mr. NcClernand
not was the duty Of the democrats themselves rst 70
unite on shat gentleman In that event he would vote
NJ; Gnm s.id 4 v.s utterly impossible BY sch
lation TO prove the truth Of hb aasertion.
Mr. BAsxsDAx replied that BY Concentration Of votes
Mr.. Pennington could be defeated. Besides, Mr.. STALL
Under these circumstances would not the esnieman rcm
North Carolina vote for Mr.. McClernandf
Mr.. GnNxR replied he would, but Il would do good
Mr.. BARxsDAlE-I understand the gentleman 10 state
distinctly tha be would not change his vote even Hby
so doing be could defeat the election Of Mr. Pennington
Mr.. GnNHs-I said no such thing.
Mr.. BARxsDAIs-N Mr.. Pennington should be elected
on this ballot the gentleman and those who refuse 70
vSse ,or Nj Mcernand viii be responsible for Mr. PEN
NJ, ssss. S0pp) Of Y, objected to the gsnsls
Mr. Hnl, g. opp Of Ca, said the result for Nr. Pen
S 20 s % s
Of the proceedpss 70 show the solemn contract lad
down BY Mr.. Burnett to the effect that yesterday tho
House weuld adjourn his friends would to-day vote for
Speaker without other delay thans call Of the House 70
this the democratic side acquiesced.
Mr. RaMsD!ls said hs was not violating any agreement
In speaking. The vote had already been taken.
The Cnsx remarked that Mr.. Barksdale had obtained
the floor by unanimous consent 10 make his explanation
He suggested 70 Mr. Coax that he was hardly IN order
stances.
Mr.. BAaKsDAIz concluded his remarks saying that IL
suggested Mr. Pennington would be elected gen.
tlsnan Mr Rrges) had declared he should In certain
NJ Eliosr' @ Is s. opp % Of KY, .sked whether he un.
derstood Mr. Barksdae 70 say that Mr. MCCisrnsn could
be elected BY combination Of the democratic aas South
M. B.aHoAls-I say by such union Nr. Pennington
NJ, Hales1-You state your opinion Do you say
you know III
Mr.. BARKspAfs-i say as the vote stands now.
Mr. MAuoKY-Csn the democrats place Mr. ncClernand
in position that he can be elected by South American
Mr. BAaEnAI.-He can be placed IN position To do.
feat Mr. Pennington.
n su.anAs made the point that all this discussion was
Mr. HnL said tha. Mr. Ksis had made favorable show
" N. B.sRsDass@ls usasMsseni he acceptable,
Mr. BARxsDAIz said ths. Mr. Pennington was elected
arepresentaeve o. sveholdng constituency would be
responsible for It, But for tho vote Of Mr.. Davis, Of
Maryland, Mr. Pennington could NOT be elected hat
gentleman, too was q member Of the American party.
M sn.nUN again called Mr.. BarkDdale 70 order, and
said that there was power In The House he shouM insist
1here was much confusion throughout these proceed
ngs.
Mr.. Moosz, (dem.) Of Ala, began TO speak.
Mr.. sazsxiS-Does the gentleman propose 70 change
his votes
Mr. Nosn-You have no right to ask that question.
M, sanRnAx-l enter ny solemn protest. against the
Tie CxRx ito Mr.. Noore} Personal explanations can-
mot be indulged in exCept BY general consent.
Mr. hooas-Idoat acknswIedge - right of the gentle.
man TO interrupt
Mr. sanxAs-I insist upon my pslnt. 1wM mot WITH
draw my objection.
Mr.. MooRS-1he gentleman has no right 70 be maring
here.
Tncczx said Nr. Sherman had right 10 objscs.
Mr. Cox {dem. of Ohio-I srk my colleague TO with
drawn his objection. II will facilitate the ballot.
him
Ibs Crnx said Mr.. Moore could assign reasons for
changbg his vote.
Mr. snxAS With that understanding withdrew his OBJ
jecaop.
III. M00m denied thaa those Who had acted with