The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-28
TX HERALD SATURDAY JANUARY g. 86oETRIPLE SHEET

Mr. EsclsH, tdem,) Of Ind -Mr cssl ,! ~ 1872
Few WORDS 70 say in justification OF the 80 m shMhA
give admit that IN the past my psIskNA 1920
history viii prove that never bcsnuS - 2Ns
hizeu wnh any Their than the democr ~ s.iAs, w.ea
ibe old wbig party vas IN existence ~ <1 Gia the
principles IL advocated principles Row npse,a aud no
longer before the country. AS TO the American party
opposed ls doctrines constantly and Professionally and
have never changed any Of views entertained with
reference to that party aiu5e particularly u the prin
cipes of that party with regard to the religious
naturalization Question. believe, however that the
question Of slavery, and have frequently
said so at thu stump TO my people; and ,.,, !
| more and Fremont womb have voted for Fillmore l
felt then feel row. that as between members OF the
American party and The republican party could rot
hesitate a moment deciding in favor Of the former
While disagree in toto from them upon their peculiar
names with reference 70 the religious ana aura ~
pressing lberay the greater and graver ques-
ton with regard slavery; but as has been stated upon
this floor by other sssassasn | feel IN Young ,or MT;
| Smith, that not voting for member OF
the American organization. ! am well assured
| gentleman is not now connected with the party
that holds these peculiar doctrines Of Amercanism and
therefore the question between old ue
| whg a national whg and who is sound upon the
great and ana question. Between such man and tue
representative Of the pncuar doctrines OF the blacx
| republican party-between sound. national man aud
who headed the list recommending the infamous doc
trpes OF the Helper bookwhen brought TO decide be-
tween these nen, TO which should be Speaker OF
the House. could not for moment hesitate And now,
| Mr.. Clerk, I cast my vote for MIR. Smith
N,
would let bis vote speak for him, If the last vote
he TO give EARTH The contest narrowed down
between republican and an American. lie would vote
| for Mr. Smith.
Mr. BARR, (dem) Of N. Y, elected outside Of the
in his CANVASS but he here democrat, aad always
expected TO be He would not hesitate 10 give his
vote for constitutional and national man when the time
Mr. vAnASploHAx, (dem.) OF Ohio, said, understanding
Mr.. Smith to have always been whg, and never any
thing but whig and representing as he mr. Vallan-
dieham) did large and most respectable wing element,
he was ready whenever his vote could be made efficient,
| 70 vote for Nr Smith Speaker over Mr.. Sherman
He would not in such case be responsible for
the Reorganization Of the House, not dissolution OF
the government Public duty demanded the waving OF
men s preferences as TO the candidate.
Mr.. MORRIS, Of H., had heard II said by various gem
emen that Mr. Smith had never been with the
Know Nohings That might. be strictly true, but he
| wanted Mr. Smith himself to answer the question.
| Mr.. LARRABKE, (dem) OF Wis.,, said he represented
more foreign born constituents than man on this
floor and that every OF them would justify his vote
for Mr.. Smith. fAppause)
Mr.. HlNpxAS, (dem Of Ark, stated on authority that
Mr.. Smith never was Know Nothing he discarded
the doctrines Of that organization He was satisfied OF
| this fact
mouth that he belonged TO the American orgsnza
| ton.
Mr.. BURNETT, (dem Of KY, understood that Mr.. Nor
ris, Of illinois, anxious for organizations and was
willing and ready organize with q national man against
the republicans He submitted u him that, such being
s assured BY gentlemen all around him OF the position
that Mr Smith occupies no other candidate having an
swered questions the gentleman from Illinois will insist
| on answer to the interiogatory. He mr. BurnetD
could rise higher than personal or party considerations
| MIR. Smith q national man and that is enough.
Mr. NORRIS replied that he had received
TO others tor whom he had voted but had found out be
| was misinfnrued He did not wish again take
trust He understood that Mr. Smith In favor OF
slave CODE and was elected here over the regular de-
| MI HILL, Is opp of Ga, said Mr.. Smith had been
presented out Of Difference ogentlemen who did not sym
| patbize with the American party.
| Mr. CRAIG (dem) of Mo-. understood Mr.. Smith was
elected Congress against Mr. Shaw who desired TO have
code incorporated in the democratic platform.
Mr RARKsDAIE (dem.) Of Miss, and others objected 10
| Mr.. Craigs proceeding
Mr. MORRIS would vote for any man strictly an old line
whg, and the gentleman would rise from his seat aud
say he repudiaes the doctrines Of the Know Nothngs,
I then he would vote for him.
| Mr.. BURNETT and others objected to any response.
Mr.. CLEMENS (and cries Of 'torder') said he desired
Mr. Smith 70 take the chair unpedged and as an Impair
tal honest man. and administer the duties Of the third
office in the government in all fairness.
Mr.. LEAKE, (dem of Va rose to point Of order that
there should be no debate except in support OF change
| Of vote.
Mr.. HAsKs, "a. L. dem) Of N. r. said all this desul-
tory conversation was out Of order He insisted on the
| result Of the ballot being declared.
Mr.. McRAE concurred with Mr.. Haskin that this de-
bate out of order But this meeting has been out of
| order rom the FIRST day Of the session.
voIcEs-Th 3d. that's fact.
Mr.. AcRAE would cooperate with Mr.. Haskn in calling
for an announcement of the vote
name to be called. BE voted for Mr. shermas
Mr. MoS1eoHEny a. DEM Of Pa said he be. thought
why they should organize by the election Of Mr. Smith.
| His remarks were appauded.
Anxious cries from the republican side to announce the
| vote.
Mr.. PxNp1xroS, (dem.) Of Ca. said he represented
native and nataraized citizens Of all religious beliefs,
constituents honest intelligent and patriotic He
would vote for no man who would prescribe them or
with M Smith, and learned rom him that he had never
had any connection with the American Order. or sym
patty with It's proscptivc tenets He therefore, 70 or
he hoctc x-rtaA Mr. Srnfh
Mr. MORRIS, Of H., relying upon the truth Of Mr. Pende
toms statement, voted for Mr. Smith amid almost deafsn
Mr., HOWARD, (dem.) Of Ohio, was willing to sacrifice
something for the country, and understanding that Mr.
Smith never belonged to the American party voted for
Mr. JOHN CocHRASE again rose-I hold it, cir, to be the
duty every gentleman 10 declare his vote upon
upon him as represeptaiiye Of the people I, is in the
endeavor to discharge that duty faithfully that act in
conformity with the facts which have been presented to
me- 1t with single eye the<good of the country
and the integrity of the party TO which belong that have
thus far cast my vote as the record shows Since
last engaged the attention Of the House have felt my
duty extend my inquiries with reference the matter
under consideration. learn sir, thar the gentleman
stands in very different political attitude than that
which supposed he occupied when formerly addressed
and has not been, member Of that American party,
| position which would exclude him from my considers
ton and from the friendship and support Of the
conservative democratic party believe have sufficient
evidence of this fact not only in the assurance Of gentle
men around but in the acton Of democratic friends
upon whose counsel and advice rely understand the
gentleman To be old line whg, representative Of
oual men, and supporter Of that galxy of stars and
stripes which embazon and illustrate The history Of this
proud people. I believe him, therefore, sir,
while not entirely such as I am, demo-
! crat, yet In it's nearest approach To tan old
| line whig-a wing, free from the ieproey Of Know
NothDgsm Under these circumstances sir at this ad
vanced period of deiiberaon with the country gazing
ntently upon and every pulsaon Of s heart beating
| with anxiety 70 the RESULT deem IL my duty TO
change my VOTE and cast Tor Mr. Smith, Of North Caro
lima Tremendous applause followed from the hall and
galeriee)
Renewed cries from the republicans, Announce the
vote %
Mr.. RARR changed 10 Mr.. Smith.
Mr SHERMAS, (rep) OF OHIO II this point rose, and
requesting his 70 be called, voted for Mr. Corwin
Mr. !NKIs, trep Of Pa, said be had voted for Mr..