, 1860-01-28
BY TEL LEGRAPH.


WAsH1se7os. Jan. Fl le61
HousE.-Mr. Adrain caused to be read para
graph from the New York Tribune, in which it
was said that Atessrs. Horace F. Cazk, Riggs,
Adrain, Briggs, and Davis, Of Indiana, were
elected with tho aid Of Republican votes, with
the ngderstanading that they would assist the
Republicans in the organization Of the. House.
Mr. Adrain would not engage in personal con-
troversy with an editor. he had great respect
for Mr.. Greeley. and considered that lie bad
been misinformed by some eri1 disposed party.
There was not particle of truth in the 7'ri-
tnne's statement. He had made no such pledge,
and WINS under no such obligations as we're i'm
piled IN that statement; but nevertheless he
could imagine contingency where the interests
of the country and his own course Of duty
might compel him to unite with the Republicans
in efIectiug mi organization.
Mr. Dar!s, Of lnd-, aud Riggs, OF New Jersey,
a'so denied the truth Of the Tri5une's allega.
ton.
0a motion, the House proceeded to vote
for speaker amid much excitement. TheSouth
Americans voted for Smith, of n. G. Various
Democrats now seeing there was prospect Of
III electiel,, changed their votes to him. Some
made brief explanations to the effect that they
wanted to promote harmony in the contest.
There was frequent applause, and marked at
leation was paid on all sides.
Mr.. Morris Of Pa-, Nixon, Scranton and
Wood, who had voted heretofore for
-ahcEA4Aus AtH fQiEQ G1E1lkQ. DttQIE Tue 1E"
suit was announced, there was change in the
current OF feeling. John Cochrune rose to give
his reasons why he could not vote for Smith.
Several gentlemen eudearored to deprive him
Of the aoor By raising points CT order on lin.
IN conclusion Mr. Cochranc changed his vote to
Mr. Wilson. lie could vote for noue but DEM
ocrat. Other explanations By Democrats for Z
change Of their votes for Smith. 31r. McCler-
nuntl said as it was now in the power ofthe Dem.
ocratc fa'ty proper to elect Smith, lie changed
his vote tor him, and expressed his hope that
thr Democrats ofthe Northwest would give him
their support.
Mr. bocoek made short speech. uewas NJ
| voted for him. Other Democratic changes
were made to Mr.. Smith, accompanied With &C.
caslonal remarks, some saying they desired to
| give peace to the country and strike u blow al
the .irrepressible conflict" preferrius Ma
tional Wing to Sectional Republican.
| Mr.. Norris. Of Illinois, said If bis vote coulC
elect Mr. Smith, he would not give it. Other
explanations were favorable to changing for Mr
Smith. Intense interest was expressed through
| out the proceeding. More short speeches wctt
made. Dir. .Cobb made humorous speech By way
Of exhor. .tioa to his dissenting political friend!
to come up TO the support OF Mr. Smith. at
called attention 10 the tact that men Of all par
themselves Of the present opportunity, the.
never would come near ctect1ng nominee whs
WAS opposed to thr Republicans.
Mr.. Ruf1jn, as the only man standing aloo
from the Southern phalanx, voted, after an CT
paaation, for Mr: Smith. saying lie had bee,
leaguesto do so. Other explanations followed
Messrs. English and Niblack voted for Mr
Smith, Us the contest WINS nuFrowed down be
for himself whether lie repudiated the doctrine
tween Republican and an American. MI
Morris, Of Ill, wanted Mr.. Smith to So
Of the Know Nothings. Several Democrats sta
! rcd that they had heas d this from his own lips
otism be above party at this crisis. Mr. Mo.r
wanted Mr.. Smith to answer tho qucstio1
Mr. Clemens aud others objected to M,
Smiths rcspondings. Mr.. Smith wanted t
80 into the chair untrama,elled as u fair On
honest man. Other votes were change
for Smith. and were greeted, with app1aas'
Mr. Norris, of Illinois, finally came over
Smith, being satisfied Tint he was not
Know Nothing. tremendous applause 10
| Several other Democrats changed to Smitl
Among them John cochrane, who had Learn
ed that 1ir. Smith never Wis 4 member Of
| know-Notsing lodge, but tina: he IVES III Ol
principles. [App1aused followed.]
| 1heinterest increased as the HOUSE neared a
election. MIR. Barr changed his vote to Smitl
Sfr. Sherman voted for Mr. Corwin, vile
Dir. Junk,n changed from Sir. Smith to ii
Sherman, thus spelling for the time IN election
MIR. Scranton Withdrew his yote for Smit
and pnt Mr. Corw in ip nomination. [Cries
*'Too late" Much sensation. ,
Messrs. Tallandisham and Cox changed
! Smith.
= Two more votes we're now understood to
required to elect Smith. Intense interest vi
manifested
Mr.. Morris Of Pa, understanding that the r
rublicans would present Mr. Corwin, witlldre
his na,ne from Nr. Sn,t', and votcdfor Mr. Co
win. Misses from tue galleries, uud cries
"Anuounce the yotc."1
Mr.. Nixon changed from Smith to Pennin
ton, thus removing the result farther Of.
AIr. keitt commenced making speech.
Mr.. Dunn thought Mr. Ksitt's remarks we
designed to delay, in order to afford opport
nifty TO manipulate tender. footed Democrats.
Mr. Keitt proceeded to show the inconsiste
| Ct OF those who voted for aud then chang,
. / against ktr. Smith.
The re suit was finally announced.
ssary ~ acaoec.
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: Mr. Stevens moved that the House adjou
till Monday. Carried By majority. Adjourne