The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29
rrOm the nDemoor.t Extra, . Of saturday,

From the Democrat Extra" of Saturday.
CONGREsS-ELECTION OF SPEAKER.
The overland mail arrived at Fresno, on
Friday evening last, with dates from st. Louis
to February I'd.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. I'd.
A rumor current in the city yesterday, to the
effect that the long contest 10 the U. S. House
Of Representatives had been terminated by the
election OF Speaker. is confirmed.
The course of the vote for day or two pre-
viously, had pointed to the election Of ex-Gov.
Pennington Of N. j., as an event that could not
long be delayed, and the whole country had
beed led to anticipate that it would occur yes
terday
The successful candidate obtained III votes;
McClernard, of Illinois, his Democratic COM
petitor. IS, and the balance Of the votes are
put down as scattering.
The following scene transpired: Mr.. Briggs,
who was one Of the tellers, said, just before the
result Of the vote was announced, II rise for the
purpose of changing my vote. 1t will be reeol-
leeted that day or two since made state
ment as TO what might do in certain con-
tingency. That contingency has arrived, ard
it becomes me to state my reasons for the vote
l am about to give The time has como when
my vote will elect Speaker. | have said on
several occasions that could cast my vote for
any conservative gentleman, like Pennington
or Corwin. Pennington has 116 votes and III
will elect him. give now my vote to gen
tleman, who, am assured, will act fairly and
impartially to all sections Of the country.
Aware of the responsibility which assume in
so doing Mr. Clerk. | now withdraw my vote
from Mr.. McClornard and will cast II for Mr..
Pennington Of New Jersey" prolonged ap-
plause.l
Senator Douglas stood at the desk watching
Briggs during the whole OF his remarks. I'm
patient cries followed. Of "proclaim the vote"
The vote was then nounced-PenningtO Of
N. j., Rep, III; AcCernard Of I'LL, Dem, 80;
Gilmer of N. c., 8. Opp, 16. Whole number
of votes, 233; necessary to choice, H.
Tho announcement OF the result was followed
by applause. The Clerk declared Pennington
elected Speaker Of the House.
Pennington was conducted to the Speakers
chair by Messrs. Bocock and Sherman, and
amid profound quiet, spoke as follows:
Gentlemen Of the House OF Representative: return
you my grateful acknowledgements for the distinguished
honor you have been pleased to confer upon mo IN
ing Speaker of this House. Coming here for the first
time at the present session. to bo associated with you
as a ember event could have been more unlocked
for than that should DO called upon to preside over
your deberations and my friends will do me the justice
to say that have not sought tho position rs certainly
desired it, am nevertheless as conscious OF the
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can be- but should have been far better pleased,
could It's duties have been entrusted TO ADLER aud more
experienced hands After witnessing the almost insur-
mountabe obstacles in the way Of an organization OF this
House. came to the conclusion that any gentleman Of
any party who could command majority OF the votes for
Speaker bound, in difference to public exgenees, TO
accept the responsibility act OF patriotic duty,
whether IL agreeable to his personal feelings or not
AS that choice has unexpectedly fallen on me- have but
to accept IT, In the execution OF this high trust, my
object will be to do my duty mpartally and with justice
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| indulgence in the position in which am placed, and
feel entire confidence shall receive at your hands, AS
Representative from the State Of New Jersey upon
whose soil many brilliant achievements were accom-
psed in the Revolutionary war and whose people have
been distinguished for devotion to the Union and
the Constitution, pray to the great Arbitrator OF our
destnes, that may do act to impair the integrity OF
either but that by wise aud prudent counso peace and
order may yet remain in our midst and our free instu
tions may be perpetuated TO our descendants. ] feel
that have national heart, embracing all parts OF our
blessed Union. Again thanking you for your kindness.
enter upon The duty of that aduous and responsible
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Sherman is to be chairman Of the Committee
of Ways and Means; Grow on Territories.
Sherman, Pennington, Winter Davis. and
Hickman have been serenaded in Washington.
The Republicans at Albany fred one hundred
guns on Pennington's election at Newark.
N. j., tho same.
WAsHISGTox. Feb. lst.--In Senate. Gwin Of
California, introduced bill granting the right
of way 10 q certain party for line OF telegraph
to the Pacific. There was Lengthy discussion
between JEFF. Davis and Douglas.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ID The President has
prepared special message recommending the
Pacific Railroad, which will be submitted soon
after the organization of the House. lie favors
no particular project.
Columns, ONO, Feb. 1st,-Gov. Chase was
nominated for u. S. Senator In the Republican
caucus tonight. The election takes place to-
morrow.
ST. JonEs, N. f. Feb. 1st.--The steamer City
Of Manchester, from Liverpool January 1lth
arrived here this morning short OF Goals. She
remained here about Sc hours, aud will be due
at New York on Wednesday next.
James Gordon Bennett, Jr., and Pryor, Of
Virginia, it is stated, will soon fight.