Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-02-02

Mr.. Scranton, Of Pennsylvania. (Rep) also chang
ed from Smith 20 Sherman, and put in nomination
Mr. Corwin, amid cries from the Democratic side Of
@Toolate.n
Mr. Hindman, referring to these changes, said they
afforded an apt application Of the nsneerity Of that
side Of the House.
Cries Of aOrder p from the Republican side The
confusion was extreme.
Mr.. Garnett, Of Virginia, (Den.,) insisted on the
restoration Of order. Nothing could be done till
this was effected
The Clerk imploringly asked gentlemen to take
their seats, and vigorously knocked with his ham
mer.
Mr.. Morris, Of Pennsylvania, (Rep) understood
there was a disposition the part Of the Republi
cans to change front and present another candidate
He should withdraw bis vote from Mr.. Smith ard
give it Mr.. Corwin, who was distinguished for emil
nent services and for nationality Of opinions and for
soundness on the great issues which divide the
country.
Applause and hissess in the galleries, and rude
demonstrations on the floor.
Mr.. Burnett Immediately moved that the galleries
/ be cleared.
The Clerk said that persons had been admitted on
the floor by courtesy, and, therefore, should not
violate the rules of decorum Should there be
such repeated demonstrations in the galleries,
he would direct the officers to clear them of
all persons, whether in the ladies' or gentlemen's
! galleries.
! Mr.. Houston thought the Clerk should be little
indulgent as this was the most extraordinary scene
before tie world Really, if anything would justi-
| fy such inanifes ations, this would.
The Republicans Istrenuousy called "Orderl in
! chorus.
The Clerk, in reply to Mr. Houston, said this was
an extraordinary scene, and therefore there was
the greater necessity to preserve dignity.
Some minutes elapsed before order was restored
Mr. Keitt of South Carolina, (Dem.) rose to state
I the grounds upon which lie would change his vote
if necessary For eight weeks they had been in SEES
| sion in attempting to organize the House
Mr. Farnsworth, Of Illinois, (Rep.,) insisted that
such discussion was out of order.
| Mr. keitt-Then all discussion is out of order
Cries from Democratic side: go on. .
Mr.. Theaker, Of Ohio lRep,): Does the gentleman
propose to change his vote!
Mr.. Keitt l will state that
Cries or "Order" from the Republican side, and
"Take seats"
Mr.. Hill asked Mr. Keitt whether recent informa
ton had brought him to a sense Of the propriety o.
changing his vote.
Mr.. Keitt-Yes, ] propose to answer that ques
ton.
Cries of "Order" from the Republican side, ant
go on, Keitt," from the Democratic side.
Mr.. Keitt-I intend to answer the question. VIVA
is it?
Mr.. Hill repeated his interrogatory.
Mr.. heitt said he would answer 1t in the course O
his remarks, and proceeded to speak of the state
parties here, not one of them having a majority.
W lille Messrs Kett and Mills occupied the floor
the Republicans were talking in groups, while many
Democrats were congregated on the side of the
range of seats, talking earnestly, it said, q
some Of their friends who had not yet voted fol-
Smith.
Mr. Yallandigham added to the interest of the Oc
CasiOn by saying that the time when his vote would
elect national man Speaker over Mr.. Sherman hav
ing arrived, he would now vote for Mr.. Smith
Mr.. Cox of Ohio, (Dem) said that when Mr.
Smiths name was presented, he made inquiry anC
learned that he was an old line Wing. His COOKS
colleague Pendleton) had just been in conversation
with Mr. Smith, and reported that Mr.. Smith wa.
not only not a Know Nothing, but that he was op
posed to the Order and It's principles; that he haC
never been and was not now member of the Know
Nothing Order, but had denounced it. If this b,
true, and l say it is; and look Mr.. Smith, who il
now present, in the eye when / assert it. Their,
can be no difficulty in my giving him my vote il
this emergency Of the Republic, and to defeat tn,
Republicans
While Mr.. Cox was speaking, many Democrat
were still outside of the range of seats and the Re
pubicans were earnestly engaged in private con
versation
Mr.. Nixon, Of New Jersey, (Repq) here change
from Smith to Pennington.
Mr.. keitt resumed.
Mr.. Dunn, of Indiana, (Rep.,) called him to order
saying he purpOsely delaying the action of the
House, in order that tender-footed Democrats nigh
be manipulated.
Explanations from the Republican side. That.
So" That's it" And a faint voice Hit hin
again."
Mr.. Ksitt briefly reviewed the course of the re
treating Pensylvanana, who, he remarked had said
they were on the protective policy, and not the
Anti-Slavery sentiment They had said, ''protec
our negroes, and we will protect yours" He (Keitt
was an out-andout Free-trader but did not stick OF
that issue; nor should the little question of proec
ton be brought to decide against man who would
maintain the Constitution.
Mr.. Rust Of Arkansas, (Dem.,) amid the preva
lent confusion called the attention of the country
what he considered the falsehOod and fraud of those
who had voted for Smith, and then abandoned
him.
Mr.. Smith, Of North Carolina. (Am,) said some
thing more upon the subjec, and remarked that Mr.
Smith had been elected but these gentlemen had I'M
elected him. He spoke amid frequent interruptions
from the Republicans, who considered his speech
out of order.
Cries from the Republicans, Announce the vote
Mr.. Yallandigham said that when he had voted fol
ar Smith his vote for Mr. Smith would have elect
ed him. Since that by fraudulent change of vote
that result has been altered. But he took the re-
| spOnsi5ility, and wanted his vote to stand.
! The vote was announced.
Whole number 800. 228 Mr.. Smith, ofN. c.. IL
Necessarily choiceIl5 glr. COrwin .........
Mr.. Sherman .....~I06 Scattering