New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-28

70 Ces' ms Note TOT mr. Smth In regard 70 the con
clusion TO which have come respecting this matter
may state II very simply. We have before us
caucidie OF the Democratic part, eelected fro II,
ranks Int gentleman is proposed from an organiza
lion not within the Democratic pary-a geutlemar
who, rs / ar dersiapd, whatever NAV baye been hi,
political Affiliations, has been sent here in opposition
10 The action OF the local Democratic party in
the district from which he came 4; who WA,
nominated against Its nominee, and occupies
he seat here as against those gentlemen
who MAINTAIN Democratic principles say, therefore
ID respect to that, II does not become me as Dem
crai, representing fearless Democratic constituency
in the City of New.Yorb to cast my ballot for thai
gentleman. i am * nstrajned, Sir, by every reason
and liberation Of proprety, well integrity, e
the party of which am member, stii to confne ms
vote within its ranks l iutend TO Indicate by the
change Of my vote, another individual 10 its ranke-s
man upon whom all parties outside the Republican
PARTY can and should unite, and put him ia the Speak
ers chair. refer TO John A. Milson of Virginia. fol-
when cast my vote.
Mr.. HOUSTON Dem, Alal said up TO this time he
had voted for 10 one except member Of the Demo.
cratic party yet in difference TO the effort being ade
- effect election be changed from MIR. Florence to
MIR Smith.
Mr. McCLERNAND Dem, ILL., differed from the
views expressed by Mr.. Cochrane, and voted for Mr..
Smith in spirit Of patriotism. He did not understand
him TO be an American, ar Know Nothing, but now,
as always, a national Clay aud Webster Wing. The
points Of difference which existed between the Wing
was no difference between Old-Line Wings ard Dem
ocras He wished to ask whether il was Ia the power
of the Democrats to elect MIR. Smith
Mr.. MALLORY replied that the vote Of the Demo
cratic party proper would elect him.
Mr.. McCLERNAED then expressed the hope that
selves justified in this extraordinary emergency, In voi-
ing for Mr.. Smith.
Mr. BOCOCK Dem, Val thought the Southern
Opposition ought long ago TO have come forward IN a
,Dfn liant nv
of the Democratic party. But they did not choose TO
do it. He had no rankings, no heartburnings TO
crafty. Personal views and ambition he might have,
bot these were mere dust in the balance compared
with our great and glorious country. Applause In
"a spirit of magnanimly though not agreeing politi-
caIy with Dir. Smith, but wishing TO put into the
chair sound, conservative good man. and to deal one
blow at the irrepressbe conflict" and to remove the
Mr.. ROBINSON Dem. Ill., would vote for any
national man to defeat the Republicans, and therefore
supported Mr. Smith.
Mestrs. PHELPS Dem, No. and SCOTT (Dem,
Call severslly changed for Smith.
Mr.. FLORENCE Dem, PENN was willing to take
the responsibility, and vote for national conservative
Olo-Lne Wing. He believed his election would re-
man Of the Hermitage be would take the responsible
ty of voting fer Smith. lApplaose.l
Nr. MORRIS Dem, Ill., said, as far as his judg.
ment advised, he would, as heretofore, vote for u
Democrat. lie cOul0 not vote Tor Smlin.
Mr.. FOUKE Dem, III. said he had never given
any but Democratic vote, but as the Democratic
party had received aecessions from the Wing party,
aud as MIR. Smith was Represented as gentleman OF
ability and parliamentary information ne was Wiling
urder the circumstances deenng it the duty of every
patriot to sacrifice private feelings and preudices for
the good Of the country, to vote for him.
Mr.. HOLMAN Dem, Ind.) at this point sent up
the resolutions of the Democracy OF Indiana declaring
u at in tie contest for the election Of Speaker 1t Ii
the imperative duty of every Democrat to stand firmly
by and support the regular nominee of the Democratic
party.
Mr.. ENGLISH Dem, Ind wanted to know who
was the Democratic nominee.
Mr.. HOLMAN repled-The gentleman from Vir'
ginia, Mr.. Bocock
Mr.. ENGLISH said that Mr.. Bocock has been with
drawn. He would ask Mr.. Holman TO consider
whether the fact that majority voted for Mr.. Smith
was not equivalent to his nomination.
Mr.. HOLMAN replied that the Democrats here
were elected by Democratic votes, and they should
MIR. WHITLEY Dem, Dell said the nominee OF
the Democratic party (mr. Bocockl voted Tor Mr.
Smith.
Messrs Hughes Dem, Md and Stout Dem,
OregoD from feelings OF patriotism, cast their votes
in the same direction. .
MIR. LANDRUM Dem, La.) would follow his
standard bearer Bocock, and vote for Smith. lap
plause.
hsc b, en- assured that Mr. Smith belonged TO the
American Know-Nothing party, but was an old-i-ihe
Wig. n,
but now changed TO Smith. He had told bis consata-
ems be would vote as he pleased.
Mr. McRAE Gale, attentionto the fact that no DEM
ocratic non ipee had got than naf the Amen
can vote, but the Democrats could Do generous ana
lust He voted for Mr.. Smith. lApplause.I
Mr.. HlNDMAN Dem, Ark had always voted for
Democrat and desired to do to the end but would
now vote for Smith with the understanding that he
has at no time directly indirectly been connected
with the Know-Nothing party, and IepnamteS Ine
doctrines of that organization lie woud vote ior Mr;
Smith simply AZ choice OF evils he never euiog]eu
Mr.. BURCH Dem, Call said inssmuch as two
thirds OF the Democrats here had voted Tor Smth, ne
woul be governed By their course and do likewise
MIR. COBB Dem, Als.) rejoiced that there was :
man now in nomination who could get the support OF
every element except the Black Republican. That was
a significant fact. He Cobb had been called an OLD
harrisburg Baptist preacher laughter; he did MOI
aude to this in dsrespect to the clerical profession
but be had never been able to aspire to the dignity OF
that positions he would rather be minister than
member OF Congress, however. He wanted to exhor'
a while. (LaugAter.l We have to-day undertaken 70
elect Speaker. We are now making great ana
trust Gov progress and will soon be able 10 present
10 the country the fact that we arc organized Snouo
we national men not unite to defeat those who indorse
Helpers book, and their candidate address mySen
10 thoae gentlemen who are little obstinate llsugn
teri: IL YOU lose this opportunity, you Will never ge
nearer TO an election. / appeal to my Democratic
friends from the Northwest to come to the rescue.
vote for Mr. Smith. .,
MIR. KUNKEL Dem, Nd said Mr.. Smith had re-
ceiyed nearly all the votes from the South, with OK
certiop of two or three. He changed to Mr. Smith.
Mr.. DAVIDSON Dem, La remarked thar tne
other cay when he voted for Mr. Maynard he SAID ne
wcnlo vote for any national man with view TO the
oreapzation of the House. He had been assured tina
MT. smith had never belonged to the Know-Notoinl
psIty, but was an Old-Lne Wing: He was stTG
Democrat, but avaed himself OF hisrespect Tor oid
Line Wings in voting for Mr. Smith,
Mr.. RIJFFIN Dem, N. c. said he was now stand
ing alone from the Southern phalsnx. He had neye
b,a krothar nemnPrltQ of thu