Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-30
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On motion the Ho1se proceeded to vote for
Speaker amid much excitement The South
Americans voted for NTH, of NC. Vari
Gus Democrats now seeing there was . pPos-
pect Of an election. changed their votes to him.
Some made brief explanations to the effect that
they wanted to promote harmony in the con-
test There was frequent applause. and
marked attention vas paid on ali sides.
Mr. Morris, of Pa, Nixon. Scranton and
Wood, vho had voted heretofore for Sherman.
now voted for Smith. Before the result vas
announced, there was change in the current
OF feeling. John Cochrane rose to give his
reasons Why be could not vote for Smith
Several gentlemen endeavored 10 dep We him
Of the floor by raising points of order on him.
In conclusion Mr.. Cochrane changed his vote to
Mr.. Wilson He could vote for none but .
Democrat. Other explanations by Democrats
tor q change their votes for Smith. Mr.
McClernand said as it was now in the power of
the Democratic party proper to elect Smith, he
char ged his vote for him. and expressed his
hope that the d. mocrats Of the North west
would give him their support.
Mr.. Bocock made short speech He vas
always willing TO unite on any sound man, and
| voted fer him. Other Democratic changes
were made TO Mr.. Saith, accompanied with oc.
casional remarks, some saying they desired to
give peace to the country and strike blow at
the irrepressibe conflict preferring Ma
tional Whig to Sectional Republican
Mr. Morris, of Illinois. said if his vote could
elect Mr.. Smith, he would not give it. Other
explanations we're favorable to changing for
Mr. Smith. Intense interest was expressed
throughout the proceeding. More short
speeches were made. Mr. Cobb made hu-
morous speech by way Of exhortation to hi.
dissenting political friends to come up to the
support Of Mr.. Smi'h. lie called atte ention to
the fact that men of all parties voted for him.
| If gentlemen did Iot avail themselves OF the
present opportunity. they never would come
near electing nominee who was oppossd to
the Republicans
| Mr.. Ruffin. as the only man standing aloof
from the Southern phalanx, voted. after an ex-
psnation, for Mr.. Smith. saying he had been
encouraged by his Northern Democratic col.
| leagues to do SO. Other explan ations follow ed
Messrs English and Nblack voted for Mr.
Smith. ss the contest was narrowed down for
himself whether he repudiated the doctrines
between a Republican and an Americon.
Mr.. Morris, of Illinois, wanted Mr. Smith
to say of the Know Nothings Several Dem.
ocrats stated that they had heard this from
his own lips Mr. Burnett thought they ought
to let patriotism be above party at this crisis
Mr. Morris wanted Mr. Smith to answer the
4 QucstLDu MI SicucuS ana cLHtTo OUleCLeu
to Mr. Smiths respondings Mr. Smith wanted
| 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 Illinois. finally came over to Smith,
being satisfied that he was not Know Moth
ing Tremendous applause followed
Several other Democrats changed to Smith
Among them John Cochrsne, who had learned
that Mr.. Smith never was a member Of Q
Know Nothing lodge but that he was an Old
Line Wing, and a representative Of National
principles. AppIause followed
The interest increased as the House neared
an election. Mr. Barr changed his vote to
Smith Sir. Sherman voted for Mr. Corwn
when Mr.. Junkin changed from Mr. Smith to
Mr. Sherman thus spelling for the time o.
election.
Mr. Scranton withdrew Lis vote for Smith
and put Mr. Corwin in nor ination. (Cfies o
Too late" Much sensation
Messrs- Valiandingham and Cox changed to
| Smith
Two more votes were now understood to be
required to elect Smith. Inte aee interest az
manifested
Mr.. Morris Of Pennsylvania, understanding
that the Republicans would present Mr. Cor
win. withdrew his name from Mr.. Smith and
voted for Mr.. Corwin Kisses from the gal
.eries, and cries Of Announce the vote.
sir Nixon changed from Smith to PennIng-
ton, thus removing the resu., farther off.
Mr.. Keitt commenced making speech.
Mr. Dunn thought Mr.. keitt's remarks were
designed to delay, in order to afford oppor>
tunity to manipulate tender footed Demo-
Gratis.
Mr.. Keitt proce eded to show the inconss
tency Of those who voted for and then changed
against Mr.. Smith.
The result was finally announced.
Whole numbe. Of votes. 22s
Necessary to q choice, lis
Smith, of N &, .....................ll2
Corwin,... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
| Seatterng,..
Mr Stevens moved that the House adjourn
till Monday. Carried by elk majority Ad.
journed.