Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-08
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From Washington Congressional Proceedings
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The Republican men,
bers OF the House of Representatives yesterday,
met in full caucus to take into consideration the
course they will pursue in the present crisis
Several propositions were brought forward, and
a number of exciting speeches made, which show
ed considerable diversity Of opinion on the sub
lect of following out their original programme.
The caucus, however, by q very large majority,
finally resolved to adhere to the support Of their
nominee.
| The Democrats also had several conferences
yesterday, the result of which was the express
ion of very general opinion in favor of uniting
on MIR Smith. who represents the first Congress-
ional district of North Carolina.
| In the House, to-day, Mr.. Barksdale advocated
the union of the anti-Lecompton members wi tn
the South Americans and Democrats against the
Republicans, for the purpose of effecting an or
ganization, laying aside party interests in the
more important and pressing interests of the
country at large.
The usual desultory discussion, however, took
the place of more relevant matters, and no ballot
for speaker was taken.
In the Senate, the principal feature of the ses-
sion, was the speech Of Senator Douglas, upon
the resolution introduced by him.
Powerful influences are being brought to bear
upon Congress, and it is believed with some pros
pect of success, to make provision for the con-
struction of a railroad from Ell Paso to some
point on the Pacific This, with the connections
on this side, now in progress would make the
communication perfect with all parts of the I'm
ion, and the enterprise is looked upon by mem
bers of all parties with considerable favor.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The proceedings in the
House of Representatives to-day were of the
same general tenor as has been reported for
week past, with the exception that another ballot
was taken for Speaker, without, however materi-
ally altering the general result of previous bal
lots.
The ballot taken to-day is the thirty-fourth
ballot Of the session, and resulted as follows
Sherman los, Bocock 81, Smith, of North Caro-
lima, &c, scattering 33.
Sherman lacked three votes of an election, the
whole number cast being 2l5-necessary to q
choice l0S.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-In the House of Rep
resentatives to-day, nothing of an important
character transpired, the same desultory discuss
ion on the slavery question occupied the greater
portion of the day. after which the House pro.
ceeded to the 35th ballot, with the following re-
suit Sherman received l09 votes Bocock, So;
Smith, of North Carolina, 3 &, Davis, of Indiana,
S; McClernand, 8. The scattering votes amount
ed to Is, which were distributed among several
candidates.
After several speeches, delivered by prominent
members Of the House, three more ballots were
taken, the last Of which, being the 38th ballot,
resulted as follows: Sherman, 109; Bocock, 81
Smith, Of North Carolina, 80; Gilmer,4; Davis,
Of Indiana, .. The scattering vote amounted to
Is, which was distributed among several m,m- |
be1s of the House.
WAsBRoTcS, Jan. 27.--In the report OF tie /,
thirty eighth ballot fOrspssksf.of the House, yes
ts7esy, an error occurred.