Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-02-01
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Eh1rtysSlNth CGHgFess-kArst sessions
WAsHNuToN Jan. So HoUsE--The galleries yger,
more densely crowded than at any former perio,
during the session by II O'Clock. Not a seat was {,
be had, and crowds were wedged in the various
doorways while the Hobbies were alike uncomfort
able with persons Of both sexes The seats were
especially set apart for the diplomatic corps, Wit
the exception OF those the front ter which were
I occupied BY ladies'. Members and others were
! gathered in groups the floor. The general scene
was characterized by unusual excitement Many
strangers have arrived since Saturday to witness
the proceedings consequent upon the election Of a
( Speaker
Rev Mr. Kennard, in the course Of his prayer,
implored the Almighty to come to the deyerence OF
the country from its present excitement and danger
to renew the bond of confidence which formerly
existed as to our Confederacy.
The Clerk stated the pending question to be on
the motion made by Mr.. Winslow on Fridao to pro
coed TO a vote CiUd U0ce.
The House decided to proceed to the election Of
Speaker.
Mr. Sherman rose amid profound silence He
said throughout this prolonged contest he had been
supported by large plurality Of bis friends. They,
till now, had adhered TO him with a fidelity
and devotion which he respected, and which he be-
heved had received the applause Of their consttu-
ents They had stood here undlsmayed amid threats
of disunion and disorganizaton, conscious Of the
rectitude Of their Intentions firm In their alteration
of the Constitution and obedience to all laws They
had been silent, firm and manly
On the other hand, they have seen their ancient
and national adversaries broken into fragments.
They have seen some Of them combined by written
agreements to prevents majority OF the House from
prescribing rules for tie organization OF tins body;
they have heard others proclaim that if Republi-
can be elected President Of the United States they
would tear down this fair fabric and break up the
Union of these Staes and now they have seen their
ancient adversary, broken dispersed and dlsOrgan-
lied, unite and support gentleman here IN open
and ayowed hostility to their organization.
l should regret extremely, and believe it would
be a national calamity, to have any one who is
supporter, directly or indirectly, OF this Admins
tration who owed it allegiance, or favor or alice
ton, occupy any position IN TINS House should
regret it as public calamity 10 have the power Of
the House. directly indirectly. under the control
of this Administration, and it would be, 1t SEEM to
me- fatal mistake, fatal policy, TO trust the power
of the House in the hands Of or under the control
of gentlemen who have proclaimed that In any
event and that under any circumstances they would
dissolve the Union of these States. / regard 1t as
the highest duty to submerge personal feelings and
that every man should sacrifice all private feelings
and all private interests for the good Of his country
| proclaimed here, a f7w days ago, that have al
WAYS stood upon the position that whenever any Of
nv political friends or associates could combine
greater number Of votes than | could, would
tire from the scene and give him the honor II there
is any honor in the position occupy. believe the
time has row arrived. | believe a greater cOncen-
tratOl De maze on dllOtllct BGlltieuAl
on myself Of those outside Of the Republican organ
izatiOn Therefore l respectfully withdraw my
name as a candidate and in doing so, Mr. Clerk, al
low me to return my heartfelt thanks to al my po
tica friends who have stood by me IN this contest
especially to those with whom 1 am not connected
by party ties but by the higher ties Of mutual sym
patty, respect affection.
Sir. if had one favor to ask Of them, 1t would
be that in an unbrOken column, with an untalter-
ing front and unwaverlng column, every man OF
them wheel into the line and cast his vote IN favor OF
a gentleman belonging to an organization who can
command the majority of this House, or who can be
elected Speaker Of this House.
The House proceeded to vote When the name Of
Mr. Larrabee was called, he sent up private letter.
written bv distinguished German citizen, IN which
the writer said he had cOnversed with varions OF his
constituents who advised him to vote for any South
American to smoke out the Black Republicans
This reading was received with laughter and cries
of good The name Of the writer was called for by
Mr.. Potter among others.
Mr. Larrabee said it private letter. He
would allow his colleague to see the name, If the
latter would call at his room.
The result was announced amidst breathless at
tention
rs Pennington rs; Smith, Of North Carolina llS;
scattering 6.
Mr.. Wmslow moved that the House proceed to
another vote.
Mr. Sherman, evidently not having heard Mr. Win
slow. claimed ms right 10 the HOOP. lLlS 10
be conceded to him. He made motion similar to
that of Mr.. Winslow. daughter succeeded.l
The House again voted.
Whole number of votes 234-necessary to a choice
lis. Pennington ll5; Smith ll3; Davis Of Maryland
2; Allen l; BOcOck 3.
The aggregate was lessened by Messrs. Pennington
and Smith, Of North Carolina not voting.
Mr.. Winslow moved that the House adjourn.
The Republican side demanded the yeas and nays
Mr.. Clemens waRted to know whether the Demo-
cratic side intended resorting to parliamentary tao
tics to prevent an election.
Mr. Houston did not understand that any one on
that side wished to do such thing.
The House refused to adjourn-I0S against 1913
and again voted. When the name of Mr.. Riggs was
called he said he had been informed that his vote
for Mr.. Pennington would effect his election. There
fore not wishing to identify himself with the Re
publican party he cast in that direction Applause
on the Republican side and Kisses from the galleries.
The ballot resulted, necessary to choice III: Pen
nington rs Smith lis, scattering 8.
Before the result was announced, Mr.. Briggs made
a personal explanat on, saying he would now vote
for NJ" Smith according to his party pledge, but he
anticipated the time would come when he could
vote for Mr.. Pennington. Applause on the Repub-
lican side.1 He accused those who voted for Mr..
Smith and then changed for Mr.. Pennington, Of be-
ing guilty of infamous conduct
Mr.. Riggs Withdrew his vote FOR Mr.. Pennington.
Ny Morris, Of Pa, and Mr.. Nallandigham replied
to the charge made by Mr.. Briggs.
Adjourned without another vote.