The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1860-02-02
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N. Smith, Know Nothing Of North Carolina
The mass Of the Americans had thus far refused
to unite on Democrat therefore the Demo
Gratis concluded to go over to the Americans
every Democratic member voting for Smith. ex
cept Holmer and Davis, of Indiana and Allen
of Ohio. There were enough votes given for
Smith to elect him, but before the result was an
nounced several members changed their votes
from Smith to other candidates, so that he
finally wanted three of an election. AS the -vo
ting progressed the excitement was intensified.
the report concludes as follows
The intesest increased as the House neared ar
election. Mr.. Barr changed his vote to Smith
Mr.. Shermon voted for Mr.. Corwn, when NJ
Junkin changed from Mr.. Smith to Mr.. Sherman
thus spelling for the time an election.
Mr. Scranton withdrew his vote for Smith and
put Mr. Corwin in no mination ICries of s.to
late" Much sensation.] "
Messrs. Vallandigham and Cox changed To
Smith. W
Two more votes were now understood To he
required ro elect Smith. Intense interest was
manfested.] 90
Mr.. Morris of Pa, understanding that the Re.
publicans would present Mr. Corwin. withdrew
his name from Mr.. Smith and voted for Mr.. Cor,
WIN WIN Il Kisses from the galleries, and cries of
Announce the vote."1
Mr.. Nixon changed from Smith to Penningt. i,
thus removing the result farther off.
Mr. keltt commenced making speech.
Mr.. Dunn thought Mr.. Keitt's remarks were
designed to delay, IN order to afford opportunity
to manipulate tender-fcoted Democrats.
MIR. Keitt proceeded to show the inconsistent
cy OF those who voted for and then changed 40.
ainst Mr.. Smith %
The result was finally announced.
Whole number of votes 900
A'S SIoy W CHOICE lis
S.I nan, SheP' log
49, VI ~ Y; (A1ner) 1l2
Scattering
mr., stevens moved that the House adjourn
I'LL monday. Carried by majority. Adjourned
MONDAY Jen. 30. Another day of intense
excitement IA Congress. The Galleries of the
mousse ahd every available standing place was
crowo'.d with Ladies and Gentlemen. After q
longo discussion as to excluding Ladies from the
! Fart of the Hall appropriated to the members
the floor was at length cleared Of Ladies and all
unprivileged persons
Mr. Sherman rose amid profound silence and
III a remarkable well timed and gentlemanly
speech, withdrew his name as a candidate for
Speaker. His remarks were patriotic, evincinp
his devotion to the Union and the Republican
cause, and were emenintly characteristic of .
noble man. The House then proceeded to vote
with the following result -
Whole No. of votes o3A
Necessary to a choice 11a
Pennington Republican. .1I5
| Smith An1arican
| 0catteFlng-- --------------- 6
Mr.. Winslow moved that the House proceed
10 another vote
MI: Sherman, evidently not having heard Mr.
Winslow, claimed his right to the floor. This
seeming to be awarded him. he made a motion
similar to that of Mr.. Winslow. Laughter.
The House again voted
Whole number of votes 239
Necessary to a choice III
Remington Republican lis
| 5hhth Amerlcan- ----. ll3
| Davis OF Ind.
! ---------. 49,,
| DocOck- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The aggregate vote was lessened by Messrs
remington, and Smith of N. c., not voting.
Mr.: Winslow moved the House adjonrn. The
Republican side demanded ayes and noes
Mr.. Clemens wanted to know whether the
Democratic side intended resorting to parlamen-
tary tactics to prevent an election.
MY Houston did not understand that any one on
| that side wished to do So
The House refused TO adjourn-1Os against
I23-and again voted When the name OF Mr..
Riggs was called. he said he had been isSa, med
tnat his vote for Mr.. Pennington would effect his
electon. Therefore, although not desiring to
identify himself with the Republican party he
cast it in that direction. Applause on the
Republican side and Kisses from the galleries
The ballot resulted
Necessary to choice III
Pennington Rep 115
SnlIn lem q.
Ocatterlng
Before the result was announced, Mr.. Briggs
made personal explanation, saying he would
now vote for Mr.. Smith, according to his party
pledge, but he anticipated the time would come
when he could vote for Mr.. Pennington. rap.
plause on the Republican side] He accused those
who voted for Smith and then changed for Penn.
lngton guilty CT infamous conduct.
Mr.. Riggs withdrew his vote for PENNINGTON.
Mr. Morris, ofPennsylvania, and Mr.. Vallan-
digham replied to the charge made by Mr.,
Riggs.
House adjourned.
Tuesday, Jan. 31-Another day of intense in
terest in the House. Mr. Smith, (American,
who had received highly Hattering vote dur;no
several preceding ballotings, arose and
Withdrew his name as a candidate for Snooler
John A. Nee lernand of Illinois was t'nen nom,
mated.
The House then proceeded to v,te
Mr.. Davis, of Nd, voted for Mr.. Penn;n,ton
Kisses and applause
During the ballot various ge .ntlemen exn,,;nad
their reasons for voting for Mr McClernaud
Messrs Hardeman, Leach. of N, q MIL,
and Moore, of Ky, Amer leans, withdrew thn;r
votes until 1t could be she wn that thew were nee
esSary TO eject Mr.. McC ernand.
Me2srs. Maynard, Smith of N. c.. and v.noa
americans, voted for Mr.. McClernand M
vance said it was no time for southern men n
hesitate, when Maryland STAKEHOLDER (Dsx;SS
had landed himself in the bosom of the Blacl1
Republican party. ''<'0'N
MIR. Ashmore made an earnest apne.I r. tho
South Americans and Democrats to concentrate
on Mr. McClernand- If they did not now elect
Republican would be chosen on the next trial
The result was announced: ''''''
Whole number of votes ooa
Necessary to a choice III
Pennington, Rep, 11s
McClernand, DEM, OF
Gilmer Am,
Millson, Dem,
Scattering, *