The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

by raising points of order. In conclusion
Mr.. Cochrane changed his vote to Mr.. Mil
son, Democrat.
Other explanations were made by Demo-
Gratis for change of their votes Cor Mr..
Smith.
Mr.. McClenard said as it was now in the
power ofthe Democratic party proper to ell
ect Smith he changed his vote for him., and
expressed his hope that the Democrats of
the Northwest would give him their sup
port
Mr. Bocock made short speech. He was
willing to unite on any sound man, and vote
for him. Other Democratic charges were made
to Smith, accompanied with occasional re-
marks. Some saying they desired to give
peace to the country and strike blow at the
irrepressble conflict. preferng a national
Wing to a sectional Republican.
Mr.. Morris, of Illinoi said ifhis vote would
elect Smith he would not give it. s..
Other explanations were favorable to
changing for Smith. Intense interest was
expressed throughout the proceedings
More short speeches we're made. ri. ..
Mr. Cobb made a humorous speech by
way of exhortation to his dissenting political
friends to CINE up to the support of Smith.
lie called attention to the fact that men of all
parties voted for him. If gentlemen did not
avl themselves of the present they never
would come near clecting nominee who
was opposed to the Republicans.
Mr.. Ruffin. as the only man standing aloof
from the Southern phalanx, voted after ex-
PLANTATION for Smith, saying he had been en-
couragcd by his Northern Democratic collea-
CUES to do so, e..
Other explanations followed.
Mcssrs. English and Niblack voted for
Smith as the contest was narrowed down
between Republican and an American.
Mr.. Morris, of Ill.,. warted Mr.. Smith to
say for himself whether he repelld the doc
trims of the Know Nothings
Several Democrats stated that they had
heard this first from his own lips.
Mr.. Burnett thought they ought to let pat
riotisin he above party ut this crisis.
Mr.. Morris wanted Mr.. Smith to answer
the question.
Mr.. Clemens and others objected to Mr.
Smith responding.
Mr.. Smith wanted a man 10 60 into the
chair untrammallcd as fair and honest man.
Other votes were changed for Smith, and
were greeted with applause. .
Mr.. Morris of Illinois finally came over to
Smith being satisfied that he was not a
Know Nothing. Tremendous applause fol-
lowed Several of the Democrats changed
to Smith, among them .Jno Cockrane, who
had learned that Mr. Smith never was men,
Der of Know Nothing lodge but that he was
representative of national principles. APP.
plause followed. The interest increased as
the House nearedi Jan election.
Mr. Barr changed his vote to Smith. Mr.
Sherman voted for Corwin. When Mr.. Jud
king changed from Smith to Sherman, thus
spelling for the time an election.
Mr. Scranton withdrew his vote for Smith
and put Corwin in nomination, cries of toe
late, much sensation.
Mcssrs Vallandingham and Box changed
to Smith. two more votes were now under
stood to be required 70 elect Smith, intense
interest was manifested.
Mr.. Morris of Pa, understanding the Re
publicans would present Mr.. Corwin, with
drew his name from Smith and voted for Cor
win; Kisses from the galleries and cries of an
nouncc the vote.
Mr. Nixon changed from Smith to Pen
nington, thus removing the result farther
off.
Mr. Keitt commenced making speech.
Mr.. Dunn thought Mr.. Keitt's remark:
were designed to delay in order to afford op
portunity to manipulate tender footed Deme
Gratis.
Mr.. keitt proceeded to express the incon
sisticncics Of those who voted for, and thos,
who changed against Mr.. Smith.
The result was finally announced. Whole
No. of votes 22s; necessary to choice | ID
Sherman TOO, Smith n. c. ll2; Corwin 4
scattering 6.
! Mr.. Stevens moved that the House al
journ till Monday. Carried by 6 majority.
Adjourned.