The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-01

but a Democrat. Other explanations were
made by Democrats for a change of their votes
for Smith, IN 49, (
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 ex-
pressed his hope that the Democrats of the
North West would give him their support.
Mr.. Eocock SAID he was always wiling to unite
on any sound man, and voted for him. Other
Democratic changes were ma6e to Mr.. Smith,
accompanied with occasional remarks. some
saying they desired to give peace to the coun-
try and, strike a blow at the Irreprcssible Con
Aict, preferring q national Wing to a sectional
Republican. " f%FJ
Mr.. Morris, of H., said if his vote could
elect Smith he would not give it.. Other ex-
pl nations were favorable to changing for
Smith.
Intense interest was expressed throughout
the whole of the proceedings. More short
speeches were made.
Mr.. Colt made u humorous speech by way
Of expectation to his dissenting political friends
to come up to- the support of Mr.. Smith. He
called attention to the fact that men of all
parties voted for him. If gentlemen did not
avail themselves of the present Opportunity
they would never come near electing a nominee
who was opposed to the Republicans.
Mr.. Rufin, as the. only man standing aloof
from the Southern phalanx voted Otter expa-
nation for Mr.. Smith, saying he had been en-
couraged by his Northern Democratic collea-
CUES TO do so.
Other explanations followed.
Messrs. English and Milback voted for
Smith, as the contest was narrowed down be-
tween a Republican and American.
NJ. Morris, of ILL.,, wanted Mr.. Smith to say
for himself WEATHER he repudiated the doc
trine Of the Know Nothings. Several Demo-
Gratis had stated that they heard this fact from
his own lips.
Mr.. Burnett thought they ought to let patri-
otis,n be above party at this crisis.
Mr.. Narceys wanted Mr.. Smith to answer
the question. Mr.. Clemens and others OBJ
jected to Mr.. Smiths responding.
MIR. Smith wanted a man to go into the chair
untramelled as a fair and honest man.
Other votes were changed for Smith and
were greeted with applause.
Mr.. Morris of ILL.,, finally came over to Mr..
Smith, being satisfied that he was not a Know
Nothing. tremendous applause followed) |
Several ether Democrats changed to Smith,
among THIN Jno. Cochrane, who had learned
that Mr.. Smith never was a member of q Know
Nothing lodge, but that he was an old line
Wing and representative of National principles.
(Applanse followed.)
The interest increased as the House neared
an election. - |
Mr.. Barr changed his vote to Smith. Mr..
voted for Corwin when Judkins
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 too late, with sensation.
Messrs. V~allandigham and Cox changsd to
Smith. Two more votas were now understood
to be required to elect Smith. Intense inter
est was manifested.
Mr.. Morris of Pennsylvania, understanding
that the Republicans would present. Mr.. Cor
win, withdrew his name from Smith and voted
for Corwin.
Kisses from the galleries and cries of an
nounce the vote.
Mr.. Nixon changed from Smith to Penning-
ton. thus removing the result still further of.
s. Mr.. Keitt commenced making a speech.
Mr.. Dunn. thought Mr.. Keitt's remarks were
designed to delay in order to afford an oppor-
tunity to manipulate tender footed democrats.
After some further remarks the following
result was announced.
Whole number Of votes 229; necessary to
4 choice lis.
Sherman 106, Smith of, N. c., l12, Corwin
4, Scattering 6.
Mr.. Stevens moved that the house adjourn
ill Monday. Carried by six majority.