American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-02-02
CONGRESSIONAL.

'uo ANe" AOih AiiOuueb III WHlUu u was
said that Mess,s. Horace F. Clark, Riggs,
Adrian, Briggs, and Davis Of Ind, were
elected with the aid Of Republican votes,
with the understanding that they would
assist the Republicans IN the organization
Of tbs Honse.
He said that he would not engage in a
peasouAl controversy with an editor. He
had great respect for Mr.. Gretly, and con.
sideled that he bad been misiniormed BY
some evil disposed party. There WAS not
a particle Of truth in the Tribunes state.
ments. He had made no such pledge
was under no such obligations as were
implied in that statement but nevealhe,
less be could imagine contingency when
the interests Of tbs country and bis cwn
sense Of duty might compel him to unite
with The Republicans in EFF, citing an or
ganization.
Messrs. Davis Of Ind and Riggs, also
denied the truth Of the Trbuue's stale.
ments.
On mol!on Of Mr.. Maynard, tie House
proceeded to ballot for Speaker.
The House voted or Speaker With much
excitement. the Sorth Amaricapl voting
for Smith Of North Carolina.
Various Democrats seeinc. a prospect of
an election, changed lbGtr votes to him;
soue made explanations 10 The effect that
they wanted to prrmote hal aimouy in the
contest. There was frequent applause
and marked attention was paid on all sides
Messrs. Morris Of Pennsylvania, Mil.
ward, Nixon, Scranton and Wood, who
bad voted heretofore for Sherman. now
voted Tor Smith. Before the result was
announced there was change in the cur.
rent Of the feeling.
John Cocbrane rose TO give bis reason
why he could not vote for Mr.. Smith
SsVeral gentlemen endeavored 10 deprive
him OF the floor by raising points OF order
on him. In conclusion, Mr.. Cocbrane
chang, d his vote for none but Democrat.
Other explanations were made by Demo.
Gratis for a change Of their votes for Mr..
Smith.
Mr.. McClernand said as it was now in
the power OF tho Democratic party proper
to elect Mr.. Smith, be would change his
vote for him, and expressed the hope that
the Democrats Of the North west would
give him their support.
Mr.. Bocock was always willing to unite
on any sound man, and changed bis vote
to him.
Other Democratic changes were made,
accompanied by occasional remarks, some
saying they desired 10 give peace to the
country, and strike blow at the ifrepr.s.
sitle conflict, prslering a national Whig
10 sectional Republican.
Mr.. Morris Of Illinois, said If his vote
could elect Mr. smith he would not give
it,
Other exclama,iouS were favorable to
changing for Smith. Intense interest was
Expressed throughout the proceediugs.-
MoIe short speeches were made.
Mr.. Goth made humorous speech by
way OF xhcrtation TO bis enling polit.
ical friends TO come up to the support OF
Smith. lie called attention to the TACT that
men Of all parties voted for him. II the
gentleman did not avail themselves OF tb,
present opportunity, they meyer would
come nearer eleotng nominee who was
opposed 10 the Republicans.
Rullin, as the only man standing aloof
from the Southern phalanx, voted after an
explanation, for MI. Smith. saying he had
been encouraged by his Northern Demo
cratic colleagues 10 do 30. Other txpla
nations followed.
Messrs. English and Niblack voted for
Smith. as the contest was narrowed down
between a Republican and an American.
Mr.. Morris, Of Illinois wanted Mr..
Smith TO say for himself whether he repu.
dated tho doctrines Of the Know Moth.
ings.
Several Democrats stated that they had
heard this fact from his own lips.
Mr.. Burnett thought they onght to lot
patti ,tism bo above party in this crisis.
Mr.. Morris wanted Mr.. Smith to answer
this question.
MIR. Clemmens and others objected to
Mr.. Smiths responding,
Mr.. Su ith wanted man to 20 into the
Chair untrammeen as fair and honest
man;
Other votes were changed and greeted
with applause.
Mr.. Morris, Of H., finally came over to
Mr. Smith being satisfied that be was not
a Know Nothing; tremendous applause J
several other ID, mocrals changed, among
them John Coohrane. who had learned
that Mr.. Smith never was member OF the
X, N. Lodge. but he was an old Line
Wing, and representative Of National
principles. (Appause.)
The interest increased as tho House
neared 40 election.
Mr.. Barr chaugd his vote TO Smith.
Mr. Sherman voted for Mr.. Corwin
when Judkins changed from Smith 10
Sherman, thus spelling Tor the time, an
election. Mr, Scranton Withdrew his vote
for Smith. and put Corwin in nomination.
Cries Of "loo late" Much sensation,
Mcsss. VaIlaudigham and Cox chang
cd to Smith.
Two more votes we're now understood
to be required 10 elect Mr. Smith. la,
teuse excitement was manifested. Mr..
Morris of Pennsylvania, understanding
that the Republicans would present Mr.,
Corwin. withdrew his name from Smith
and voted for Corwin. Kisses from the
gallery and cries of"AnnUuuce the vote"
Mr.. Nixon changed from Smith to Pen.
ningtOu, thus removing tho result furthsr
oil.
i Mr.. KeiLt commenced making speech.