The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-28

tack and farewell 10 the salutary Influences of party
tor should not cir, return TO my condfng consata
nos for Se senmsn caro-
Ina (hr, Smitb) till / am perfectly tatisded that
that gentleman stands upon the democratic platform
which my constituents repose on, and upon which
they sent to- represent them IL this House
Until am satisfied upon this point, cannot ant Will not
give him my support Sir Is this principle or rs u ex
pedencyg Are To give ourselves budy this idea
Of expectancy TO allow ourselves ~ bs washed the
act that lies before US, we, like men, high
which lies before usf Are not here, standing like
Atlas in the midst Of this totterng ruin sustaining IL;
and the pillars of the republc fall shall not sus
tain them by the strength the uuaided strength and the
inherent vitality OF the democrats partyY Ny purpose,
sir, Is TO change my vote; but my purpose also
is not to change II in The direction which nv
democratic friends have lido propose
espass unreasonaby the Indulgence Of the Honse but
to take this opportunity II making these remarks
the candidate proposed from North CAROLINA rise,
cir the purpose of defining my position, and stating
reasons for taking the action have proposed for myself
and this feel the more incumbent on me to do after
having heard from my colleague III. Clark the
which induced him to cast his vote for Mr. Smith.
Now, sir, with respect to the conclusion which
j will first state how the case stands. We
have presented to candidate for Speaker gentle
belonging to . party not within the democratic or
ganization This gentleman whatever his political aia
tons and aniecedents may have been stands here in
position TO the candidate Of the local democrats party OF
the district from whence he comes, and Who therefore,
riumphed at the polls those who supported demo.
cratic principles Under these circumstances, il would
not become me- democrat representing the loremos
democratic constituency the unon the city OF New
York, TO cast my vote for the gentleman from
North Carolina (Mr. SMITH. am constrained
Of politics, as well as for the integrity Of the
party to keep my vote within the ranks Of that party
vidua in those ranks, upon whom oil parties out
side the republican organization can and ought To unite
to put in the Speakers chair refer, sir TO General
Mllson, Of Virginia, for whom cast my vote.
MIR. HorsroN, {dem) Of Ala, said up to this time he
had voted for except member Of the democratic
party yet in Difference TO the effort being made 70 effect
election he changed from Mr. Florence TO Mr. Smith.
Mr. MoClERSAsp (dem) of III differed from the vie rs
expressed by Mr. cochrane and voted for M Smith in
tjona Clay and Webster whg. The points Of difference
which existed between the whg and democratic parties
have become obsolete There was difference between
old line wings and democratic He wished 10 ask whether
in the power Of the democrats 10 elect Mr. Smith,
Mr. MALLORY replied that the vote Of the democratic
party proper would elect him.
Mr. Mo1ERHANp then expressed the hope that the gen.
tlemen from the Northwest would feel themselves JUST.
fed in this extraordinary emergency in voting for Mr.
Smith.
Mr. Bococx, (dem of va.-sr, when we met here
some weeks ago. there were three or four different par
the eor Of this House. There the republican
party the democratic party proper, the Southern oppc
sItion and the anti Lec0mpton party. Now, from the
first was perfectly evident TO me that no one Of these
parties could command majority TO organize the
House. The democratic party presented several can
tidates, OF whom II does not become me 70 speak;
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heartburnipgs with regard to the course taken
by honorable members this floor have ambition, il
is true; but personal vanity and personal ambition are
with dust in the balance compared with the good Of
this great and glorious country have ranking of
the heart modification know well that some party
had TO make and IL our friends Of the South
opposition did do IT, ready TO yield and unite
with the great majority OF the democratic party When
my name was withdrawn as candidate sighted my
can. Istated that rcNay at all times to upon
any sound constitutional man tor the purpose of organic
from North Carolaa (Mr. smnh) was brought
forward this morning, did not, at the Time
feel prepared TO vote for him, because then a
number Of my friends were casting their votes for
me. But there votes have been since Withdrawn,
stand perfectly Free and vote just my Judgment
deems best Now though do NOT agree with Mr. Smith,
North Carolina, yet in spirit OF concession, and
spirit Of sacrifice, with view to the organization Of the
House. and for the purpose of giving and quiet 10
this excited country aud for the purpose OF putting the
Speakers chair sound constitutional and gooi man,
and further with the view Of making decisive blow TO
repress the principles of the rrepressbie Conflict and
rebuke sectional party and knowing do that the
announcement Of the election Of the gentleman from
North Carolina will remove the clouds which so darky
lower house, recall my vote and nos record
democratic benches
MIR. BomssoS, (de) of H., would vote for any national
man to defect the republicans, and therefore supported
Mr.. Smith.
Messrs. PHE1rs, (dem) Of Mo, and scorr, tdem Of
Cal. severaliy changed for Mr.. Smith.
Mr. FLORENCE (dern.) Of PaSir, from the nrst vote
cast here the first week Of December last have been
anxious for the organization Of this House by the election
sound constitutional member Speaker.
To effect this have voted for gentlemen afhatng
with that organization to which beiong-the democratic
party. voted for the gentleman from Tennessee because
believed him To be deserving Of the confidence OF the
House and of the country. voted for him old line
wing. In doing 30 did not lower the STANDARD Of demo-
cords the es Ssse &
attest that fact Without lowering that standard inch,
desiring only to drive back the advancing tide Of
sectionalsm which threatens to undermine the
pillars Of the republican fabric, ! am willing TO take
upon myself the responsibility OF voting for a
conservative national old line wing. believe, sir my
democratic constituents, the national OF New York
city and State, will justify the vote about to cas-a
vote given in the hope that will aid in restoring peace
people Of the country who naturally anxious thai this
political controversy shall be put end to- and being de-
srous to aid in bringing about such important results,
seeing that the gentlemen who heretofore voted for
have Withdrawn their votes from act sincerely
applaud them for-I change my vote, and in doing 80
act upon the principle Of the old man Of the Hermitage,
who generally took the responsibility Of his acts upon
himself, and submit my conduct TO my constita-
ents. Mr.. Clerk, vote for Mr.. Smith, Of North
Carolina Applause from the democratic benches J
Mr.. MORRIS a. L. dem) of ILL.,, sad, as far hs judg
nent ADVISED he would heretofore vote for q demo.
crat. He could not vote for Mr.. Smith.
Mr.. ForKE (dem) Of Ill, said be had pever given any
but democratic vote, but the democratic party had
received accessions from the wing party, and Mr..
Smsh represented a gentleman OF ability and par.
ianenary nfor nation he was willing und er the circun.
stances deemng the duty OF every patriot to sacrifice
private feelings and preudces for the good OF the coun
MIR. Holman (dem Of Ind. at this point sent up the
resolutions Of the democracy Of Indiana declaring that in
the for the election Of Speaker it the mpera
tive ouy Of every democrat to stand firmly by and sup
port the regular nominee OF the democratic party.
Mr.. ENGLISH, (dem) Of Ind, wanted TO know who was
the democratic uomineep
Mr. Holman replied The gentleman from Virginia. Mr..
Bocock.
Mr. English said thu. Mr.. Bocock has been with
drawn He would ask Mr.. Holman TO consider whether
the fact that majority voted FOR Mr.. Smith not eqni
valent 70 biz nomination
NJ. HOLMAN replied that tho democrats here we're
elected by democratic votes, and they should remain In
the democratic organization
NJ WnrTEiEY, (dem.) OF Del. said the nominee OF the
democratic party (Mr. Bocockl voted for Mr.. Smith.
MeEsrs. nrcAxs, (dem.) Of Mo-, and Stout (iem) ot
Oregon from feelings Of patriotism cast their votes in the
same direction.
Nr IANpRux, fdem) Of La would follow his standard
bearer, Mr.. Bpcock and vote for Mr. Smith (Applause
Mr. LOGAN (cem) of III, voted for HIM BECAUSE he had
been assured that Mr. Smith had W1pngcd the
American or Know Nothing party. but wSs an old line
whg
Mr.. DAVIS, (den) of Miss, bad voted for Mr.. Bocock
hut Mr. Smith. had told his COust,tu