New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-03

Smith Withdrew his nome in q neat speech Ineo
followed general settlement Of accounts between
the late copartnersbip of South Americans and
Democracy, between the Fire-Eafers ana tae
Squatter Sovereigns, Reean and Millson appearing
in behalf of the Democracy, While Etberldge and
Hill pie faded the cause Of the Americans
The roll call commenced Briggs, to the surprise
of Thousands, voted for McClenand. knowing
II at this was decisive Of the ballot, even II Kegs
voted for Pennington all interest was iosI IN
the monotonous responses, until the stenorlan 0ierk
challenged "H Winter Davis " AT that moment
the accomplished member from Baltimore, as Is DIS
wont, was pacing the floor in the rear oil tlis ne
publican benches--a conspicuous object 10 the
thousands who were piled up TO the ceiling IN tue
galleries. No sooner did the challenge Of the Clerk
strike his ear, than his clear, ringing voice gave
back the response, "PENSINGrON AS II ny
magic. floor and galleries answered with an enthu'
siasiic cheer. Thank GOD said hundreds OF hearts,
there is one courageous representative from tue
South A Il ght hiss skinned across the serVile
aide of the galleries. In spite of the gavel OF the
Cleik, and shouts of Colder it was drowned by
a gigantic wave Of applause. And then the cal
was resumed and drSgged LID weary length
along, its tedious march b9lng frequently
arrested by "personal explanations" ana tue
giving Of reasons Why Democratic gentlemen d'd
vote Tor Mr. Smith yesterday, and did not vote Tor
Mr.. McCernaDd to-day; or why they, beng a1Vo-
Gates Of Siaye.code, could consent 10 tolerate
candidate Irving north of the Potomac, whose chiei
merit in their eyes seemed 10 consist IN bis not
stsndipg the slightest chance of an election; win
much more that showed how ANONYMOUSLY the
Southern Disupiopsts dared to Use, and how
heartily they despised their Northern allies. AT
leppih the Clerk approached the name of Jetur K.
Riggs. On withdrawing biz vote from Pennington
yesterday be had declared that be would give 1t to
him wht never it could elevate him to the Cnalr
II. Winter Davis, by his inauly Independence, had
put it in his power to redeem that pledge AS the
reading clerk ruug out his name, the hum OF voices
in the chamber surk into silence. Every eye was
riveted every ear was bent, on Riggs. The re-
Spouse, "McClernasd, uttered in feeble tone,
elected commentaries from floor, clerks table,
reporters desks, aud miscellaneous galleries, not at
all complimentary TO the man who happens to rep
resen. the District 10 New-Jersey which adJ"ins
that of William Pennington. AS for the writer,
following the advice of Dr. Stop, :" he could not
81 find it in his heart to curse the devil So" Thus
ended Tuesdays proceedings; Pennington hcking
one vote of an election
Last night, a spow-stoIm which would have done
credit to the Adirondac Mountains where sleeps the
Att In hn.
city from sur down TO sunrise, giving token that
there was NORTH. TbrOngiI thousands repaired
to the Capitol early this morning the keen, braciDg
air inspiring reemen with the conviction that the
decisive day bad come. The SUI shone joyfully,
cleaning in triumph athwart the white mantle
which the Northern Storm-Kipg, in the pride OF his
power, had thrown over the far-o hills beyond the
Potomac.
A call of the House, and one or two dilatory
motions were INDUCED in to give assurance that
each side could muster all its forces-a little Skin
mishng Oh the edges Of the field preparatory to the
final contest. And now, the ROundheads of the
North stood face to face with the Cavaliers OF the
South, each in battle array The struggle need not
be minutey described The result, to the initiated
was foregone conclusion. For, though Briggs and
Riggs both voted for McClernabd on the regular
call of the roll il was believed that the latter would
change to Pennington if that would secure his cleo
ton. The tally disclosed the following figures:
Whole Buuaber present. 2ss Necessary to choice LII
Penninsto ....s..'''....'.''s.''lio
And now the sublime speedily subsidized into the
ridiculous. BaIksdale tried TO persuade or drive
the South Americans TO concentrate their votes on
McClerDand (they had cast them chiefly for Gilmer)
on the assurance that if they would do 80 ne would
tn and get the dozen or fifteen Fire-Eaters, who
bad Refused TO support McCernand, to come to bis
aid. Silly Barksdae How pungent were the
retorts Of Gilmer, Hill, and Mallory who led tue
South Americans "First set US the example by
bringing all your Democrats into line !" CLEAN
Of ironical nerriment greeted this happy hit "lf
We all 90 over 10 McClernand, viii that elect
bimi" "Oh, no ;" said Bafksdale, "but, and
be raised bis voice to pitch that nearly blew the
wig of bis head, rs he planted this settler IN The
teeth OF Mallory but it will defeat Pennington y
That we have already done by voting for Ghmer
cried Mallory, the House shaking with laughter.
Anybody less stolid than Barksdae would have gone
down under this blow. But though driven to the
ropes be had not sensibiity enough to know it, and
he came 10 time in this wise; "Wen.
though your coming to McClernand may
not elect him, yet. one member now voting for
McClerDsnd (meaning Briggs) Is going to change
his vote 10 Pennington on this ballot, and this will
elect him. unless you rally 10 McCIerDand. VIII
YOU refuse to come TO him, and by
so doing let Black Republican be elected
Sneaker of this House 7" Quicker than