Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-28
Last Nights Report.
XXXYI CONGREss--FIRsT SESSION.
WAsHINGroN, Jan. 27.

XXXFI CONGRESs--FIRST SESSION.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. q.
Is. . HOUSE.
Mr.. Adrain caused to be read paragraph
from the N. Y. Tribune in which it was was said
Messrs. Horace F. Clark, Riggs, Adrian, Briggs
and Davis of Ind, were elected with the aid
of Republican votes, with the understanding
that they would assist the Republicans in the
organization of the House. He said he would
not engage in personal controversy with the
Tribune
Mr. Adrain would not engage in personal
controversy with an editor. He had great res.
pect for Mr. Greeley aud considered that he
had been misinformed by some evil disposed
party. There was not particle of truIh in the
Tribune's statement He had made no such
pledge, and was under no such obligations as
we're implied in ihe statement, but nevertheless
he could imagine contingency where the
interests of the country and his own sense of
duty might compel him to unite with the Re-
publicans in efFeeeting an organization.
Riggs also denied the truth of the Tribune's
allegation, and on motion Of Mr. Maynard the
House proceeded TO vote for Speaker.
The House voted for Speaker amid much
excitement. The South Americans voted for
Smith of N. G. Various Democrats now seeing
there was q prospect of an election changed
their votes to him. Some made brief explain
atfons to the effect that they wanted to pro-
mote harmony in the contest. There was
FREQUENT applause and marked attention was
paid on all sides.
Mr. Morris, Of Pennsylvania, MilWaTd,
Nixon, Scranton and Wood who had voted
heretofore for Sherman now voted for Smith.
BeforeSthe result was announced there was a
change in the current of feeling.
Mr.. John John Cochrane rose to give his
reasons why he could not Totet for Smith.
Several gentlemen endeavored to deprive
him of The floor by raising points Of order on
him.
In conclusion Mr.. Cochrane changed his
vote to Mr. Nilsson. He could vote for none
but Democrat Other explanations were
made by Democrats for change Of their
votes for Smith. ----,- .--
Mr. McClernand said as it was now in the
power of the Democratic party proper TO
elect Smith. He changed his vote for him,
and expressed his hope that the Democrats Of
the North West would give him their sup
port. r.f..
Mr.. BocOck said he was always willing to
unite on any sound man, and voted for him.
Other Democratic changes were made to
Mr.. Smith accompanied with occasional re-
marks, some saying they desired to give peace
to the country and strike a blow at the IRE
pressible Conflict, preferring National Wing
70 q sectional Republican.
Mr.. Morris, Of Ill, said if his vote could
elect Smith he would not give it. Other ex-
plantations were favorable to changing for
Smith.
Intense interest was expressed throughout
the whole of the proceedings. More short
speeches were made.
Mr.. Colt made humorous speech by way
of expectation to his dissenting political
friends to come up to the support Of Mr..
Smith. He called attention 10 the fact that
men Of all parties voted for him. If gentle
men did not avail themselves Of the present
opportunity they would never come near
eiecting nominee who was opposed to the
Republicans.
Mr.. Rufin, as the only man standing alOOf
from the Southern phlsnx voted after explain
alton for Mr.. Smith, saying he had been en-
couraged by his Northern Democratic Col
leagues to do SO.
Other explanations followed
Messrs. English and Milback voted for Smith,
as the contest was narrowed down between q
/ Republican and an American. Jruf G
Mr. Morris, of III wanted Mr.. Smith to ray
for himself whether he rePudiated the doctrines
Of the Know NOthings. Several Democrats
had stated that they heard this fact from his
own lips