Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-31

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Stalwnth
Mr. Van W,ke asked tue Democratic mem,
bcTs from the City Of New York TO sh5Td a
pair for Z Cochrane
Mr. Craig, Of ~ c., suggested that Mr.
Cochrane be paired with Mr. Stalworth
Mr.. Van Wyck objec'e cd to This; that among
| other reasons, Mr. Stalwerth had never been
here.
John CocLrane said he could not consent 70
a pair with his colleague unless il could be
shown that he was under some peculiar per
sonal obligation TO do 80. lie felt tina. fupe
rior Of party as well as patriotic considerations
prevented him from binding hImselflo to pair
Mr., Delano referred to the fact that he had
on q fOrmer occasion paired with John Coeh.
rano three days with the unde standing that
the latter was not able from sickness to attenl
lie thought the same courtesy and humanity
should be extended to CLARK B. COchrane from
the Democratic side.
During these proceedings the floor was
cleared of Indies aud many unprvieged per-
sons Of the other sex.
Mr.. Clemens, in consideration Of the cour
tesy always extended to him BY the Republican
side, was willing to pair of with Mr. CochIane
if the Republicans would furnish pair TO Nc.
S.alwOrth
No understanding was arrived at this sub
ject, aud the House decided to proceed TO the
election of a Speaker.
Mr. Sherman arose amid profound silence
He said, throughout this prolonged contest he
had been supported by a large plurality of
his friends-they till now had adhered TO him
with a fidelity and devotion which he re-
spected and which he believed had received
the applause of their constituents. They had
etood hara 1rndioroovra1 ou,fI -
union and disorganization, conscious Of the
rectitude of their intentions, firm in their
alteration Of the constitution, and the obe-
dience to all laws, they had been silent frm
and manly.
On the other hand they have seen their an
cient and national adversaries broken into
fregments-they have seen some ofthem COM
bined by written agreements to prevent
majority Of the House from prescribing rules
for the organization Of this body. They
have heard others proclaim that if a
Republican should be elected President of
the United States, they would tear down the
fair fabric and break up the Union Of these
States, and now they have seen their ancient
adversary, broken, dispersed, and disorganized
unite in supporting gentleman here in open
and ayoWed hostility 10 their organization.
l should regret extremely and l believe it
would be a natianal calamity TO have any one
who is supporter directly or indirectly of
this Administration or who owed it ale
glance, or favor, or sffectien, occupy anyposi-
ton in this House. l should regard it as q
public calamity to have the power of this
House, directly or indirectly, under the con-
troll of this Administration, and it would be,
it seems to me, fatal policy 10 trust tAe
control Of gentlemen who have proclaimed
that in any event and under any circum-
stances, they would dissolve the Union of
these States. regard it as the highest duty
to submerge personal feelings, aud that every
man should sacrifice all private feelings and
all private interest for the good of his coun-
try.
Iproclaimed here a few days ago and'I have always
stood upon the position that whenever any Of my po
htcal friends assOeiltes could combine a greater
number Of votes than could, would retire from the
scene and give him the honOr-if there is honor
in the position oeeupy. believe that the time has
now arrived; believe a greater concentration can be
made on another gentleman, than upon myself OF
those outside OF the Republican orgsnEaton Therefore
respentfugy withdraw my name as a candidate, and
doing so, Sir. Clerk, aoE me to return my HEARTFELT
thanks all my political friends who have stood by
me in this contest and especially to those with whom
am noe connected by party ties, but BY the higher
ties Of mutual sympat by, respect and affection.
Sir, If had Ons more favor to ask Of them, 1t
would be that in an unbrOken column, every man OF
thCm would wheel into the line and cast his vote
favor OF any gentleman belonging to org nizaton,
who command majority Of this House, who
can be elected Speaker Of this House.
The House proceeded to vote, when the Of Lari
bee was called He sent up private letter written BY
a distinguished German citizen Of Wisconsin, IN which
the writer said he had converssd with various Of bis
constituents, who advised hW 10 vote for any South
American, to smoke out ths Black Republicans.
This reading was received with laughter and cries Of
"gOOd'"
The name Of the writer was called BY Mr.. Potter,
among Others
Mr.. Laribee said it was a private letter, but he
would allow his colleague to soe the name If the latter
would call at his room.
The result Of the vote was announced amid breath
less attention. Whole number Of votes 234 necessary
to choice lis; Pennington us; Smith, OF n. s., 49,
Mr.. WinslOw moved that the House proceed
to another vote.
Mr.. Sherman, evicently not having heard
Mr.. Winslow, claimed his right to the floor.
This seemingly to be accorded him, he made
motion similar to that of Mr.. Winslow.-
(Laughter.)
The House again voted. Whole number
232-neoessary to a choice III ; Pennington
1l5, Smith ll3; Mr. Davis of Ind 2, Mr.
Allen !, Mr.. BOcOck5 5.
The aggregate vote was lessened by Messrs.
Pennington, and Mr.. Smith, Of N. c., not
voting.
Mr.. Winslow moved the House adjourn,
The Republican side demanded the yeas and
nays.
n Mr.. Clemens wanted to know whether the
Democratic side intended resOrting to parlia-
mentary tactics and prevent an election.
Mr.. Houston did not understand that any
one on that side wished 10 do such thing.
The House refused to adjourn-108 against
l23-and again voted, when the name of Mr..
Riggs was called. He said he had been in
formed that his vote for Mr.. Pennington
would effect his election-therefore not de-
signing to identify himself with the Repub-
loan party he cast it in that direction
Applause on the Republican side and Kisses
from the gslleries.)
The ballot resulted as follows-necessary to
choice III; Pennington ll5; Smith lI3; scat
teTing 5.
Before the result was announced Mr.. Briggs
made personal explanation, saying he would
now vote for Mr.. Smith according to his party
pledge, bat he anticipated the time would come
when be could vote for Mr. Pennington. Zap.
plause on the Republican side He accused
those who voted for Mr. Smith and then
changed for Mr.. Pennington, guilty of Infamous
conduct.
Mr.. Riggs withdrew his vote for Mr.. PEN
nington.
Mr. Morris of Pa. and Mr.. Vallandigbam
replied to the charge made by Mr. Briggs
Adjourned without another vote.
SENATE.
Sundry memorials and petitions were pre-
sented,
Mr.. johnson, of Ark presented petition in
favor of the Homestead Bill.
Mr.. Grimes corrected a statement of Mr..
TOOmbs, that Iowa has passed unconstitutional
laws. The Republicans had had possession of
that State for five years, yet the General As
semby never passed laws in contravention of !
the fugitive slave law, or in derregation of the
rights of the people Of the Southern States.
Mr.. Toombs hoped the Senator was right in |
his correction He expressly said he had not
the abstracts before him and that he made his |
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