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10 Fender them imcapablo of resistance, while our enemies, flushed with auccess, would select, afterwards, more ultra agents to cary out their “views.” No other ‘over act’? ean 80 imperatively demand resistance on our part,as the Simple eleetion of their candidate. Their organization ® ene of avowed hostility, and they come against us 4x ene- mies, and, should we Submit, we shail be in the condition of an army which surrenders at discretion, anv can ouly expect such terms as the humanity of the conqueror way grant But, we are asked how we will go about making a revolution or dissolving tho Union’ This would possibly have been a difficult question to an- ewer during the first year of our Revolution, when our forefathers were avowedly fighting to get good terms of reconciliation with the mother coustry. Mr, JeMerson said that six weeks before the Declaration was made, a majority of the men who made it had not even Thought uf independence. The people of the colonies, bough whey had’ pot authorized anybody ve make it, ac Septet. it, Revertheless, a8 a fact, Who anticipated’ the sudden revolutions that overthrow several mouarchies ip Prance? Though it requires skill to ereate governmenta, yet wen often destroy them very unscientifically. As the Inain strength of a)) goverpments is in public opinion, 60, when that is forfeited, they often seem to fall easily ‘and guddeuly. As the government of the United Staves, with the sttachment of jts citizens, is the strongest in the world, 80, when that it’ would become oue of the weakest. I may say, b er, that I do not think there will be apy seeession of the Southern mombers ‘of Congrees from this Capitol. It hag always struck me that this is a point not to be voluntarily gur- fendered t> the public enemy. Jf lives should be Jost here, it would seem poetically just that this should ecenr. J canuot flad words enough W express my abbor- rence and detestation of such crestures as Garrison and dell Phillips, who stimulate others to deeds of blood, end, at the game ime, are 80 cowardly that they avoid all danger themselves. A® from this Capitol co mueh has gene forth to wtlame the public mind, if our countrymen are to be in’ J in a bloody struggle, I trust in God that the Svat fruits of the collision may be reaped here. While ie je duo to justice that Tshould speak thus, itis but fair to myrelf io say that Ido not remember a tims when I would have been willing 0 Sacrifice the life of an inno- cent person to eave my own; and I have never doubted Dat that it was the duty of every citizen to give hia life ebecrfully to preserve the union of these States, while fhat Union was founded on an honest observance of the Of th efite of the confederacy to ail sections, provided ef the government, there can be no question, —Indepen- dently of its advantages to usall, there are reasons why & should be mamtained, Considerations of this kind were, during the last year, cee to my mio? from new poinis of view, and with added force. When, last spring, I landed in England, 1 found that country agitated with questions of reform. In the struggle which was maintained on both sides with the greatest animation, there were constant references to the United States, anc the force of our example was stimulating the Mberals, and tending to the overthrow of aris- tooratic’ and monarchic restrictions. Our institu- flops and our opimons were referred to only to be applauded, except by a emall but influential aris- Wwoersthe clique. That oligarchy cannot forget the Revolu- Wen ot July, 1776, which deprived Britain of this magniti- eeut Western empire; and it gees, with even bitterer fvel- igs, its own waning power and vanishing privileges under the inspiriting Influences of our prosperity It, however, is always ready to take by the hand any Aine. wean of prominent position who habitually denounces and depreciates his own government and jabors for its over- throw, Ip tnis connection [remember a statement male te me by the late American Ministor at Paris, Mr. Mason. He spoke of having had a conversation with ove, whose name I do not feel at liberty to mention, Dut whose influence on the opinion of eontinental Europe is considerable, who admitted to him that there was nothing, in fact, wrong in our megro slavery; but who nevertheless declared that if ths Usron of our Swates continued, at no distant day we shonid control the world; and therefore, as a European, hee felt t 10 be his duty to press anti-slavery views as the nly chance wo divide us. I have other and many reasous to know that the monarchies of Europe, threatened with NEW YORK: HERALD, SATURDAY, NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. Important Proceedings in the House of Representatives. AN EXTRAORDINARY AND EXCITING SCENE. Prolonged and Desperate Struggle for the Speakership. Union of the Democrats and Southern Opposi- tion Upon an Old Line Whig, &e., &. Our Special Washington Despatch. » Wasuincton, Jan. 27, 1860, ‘THE CONTEST FOR THE SPRAKERSHIP, ‘The ventilation process in the House to-day brings light out of darkness. It demonstrates to Mr. Sherman that he cannot be elected. Six of his friends from Pennsylvania’ and New Jersey went over to Mr. Smith, of North Caroli- a, more to tantalize the democrats than from any sup- position that the latter would concentrate upon Mr. Smith, he being an American; but, to the consternation of those gentlemen, all of: the democrats except Messrs. Holman and Davis of In- diana, and Allen of Ohio, voted for him, which would have elected him bad not five of the Sherman men taken the Dack track and changed their votes from Smith to Corwin and Pennington. They did notdoso uotil Mr. Sherman rose and recorded his vote for Oorwin, making an addi: tonal vote necessary to a choice, which was the signal of danger. The democrats were highly indignant at the course thus pursued by the five Sherman men, inas- much as the votes of the latter were viewed as a challenge. The democrats representing districts containing a large share of foreign voters accepted the challenge and voted for Mr. Smith, aud did 80 in good faith, believing that their votes were only wanting toelect Mr. Smith. Mr. Clark, of New York, ‘voted with the democrats tor Mr. Smith. It was the sub- ject of remark tbat the leading friends of Mr. Breckin Tidge for the Charleston nomination were among the most active in their efforts to elect Mr. Smith. ‘The reasons given by some of the Northern democrats, in the presence of Mr. Smith, for voting for him, that he ‘was never initiated into the Know Nothing Order, and did not entertain any sympathy with the princigles of Ameri canism, irritated the feelings of some of the Americans t such an extent that had the election of Mr. Smith depend- ed upon the vote of one of his American friends he would have been defeated, unless he disavowed the expression allnded to. ‘ Mr. Adrain refused to vote for Mr. Smith, a Southera whig, because he understood him ta be in favor of protect- ing slavery in the Territories, but says he will vote for a downfall from revolutionary movements, seek, through @ech chavnels as they control, to make similar impres- stone. A hundred times was the question asked mo, Will yen divide in America?” But never quce was the inquiry made of me, “Will slavery be abolished; will your coua- fy become mere respectable in the eyes of the sbolitioniets?”’” The middie and lower ciasaes of Fogland, who are stroggling to acquire additional Privileges, look with satiefaction and hope to our progress.’ France, too, 18 imbued with Ameri- @ap iceas, and, notwithstanding its deepotic form of government, \s one of the most democratic countries in Berope. Italy | found in the midst of revolations, and its ‘menarchies falling down without even a day’s notice, and its inbabitante, while recalling the republican ideas of past ages, looked with exultation to that great transatlantic eonfeceracy, where there are no kings and no dukes; and more than once, while passing through Tascany or Lom- DerdF, the enthusiasm of the people rominded me, by their music and banners and shoutiugs, of my own coun- fymen ata Fourth of July celebration. Germany, the veoeptacie ot miitions of letwers from this side of the water, im being rapidly educated, and is already far advanced to a stable free wystem The Swiss and the Belgians ara Boasting of the resemblances of their governments and ours. Everywhere, too, are our countrymen distin- guished and recognized "for their intellectual activity ‘and energy. The people abroad have, perhaps, exag- gerated ideas of our immense progress, our vast wer, and growing ascendancy in the civilized world. masses, pressed down by military conscri fwons and inordinate taxation, look with pride and con- fidence to the great American republic, that in time they Rope will dommate over the earth and break the power ef its kings. But the Senator from New York (Mr. Seward), aod those who act with bim, have determined ‘bat these bopes shall no longer be cherished, and that our system shall fall, to gratify the wishes and meet the views of she Britsh Exeter Hall anti-slavery society. He olds that our government has hitherto been administered f “violation of the divine law,’’ and that our former in ‘stitutions must give way to the “higher law,” abdlitionism and free negroim. This is the issue we are now called ‘@pen to meet. Should the decigion of the ides of Novem- ber be adverse to the fortunes of the republic, it will ne ome the high duty of the South, at least, to protect itself. Northern gentlemen, I believe, with great unanimity say Mat if the conditions were reversed, they would not bo willing t submit for a moment; and many, like Mr. Fill- More, do us the justice to say that it would be}‘madness or folly to believe” that we would “submit to be governed by such a Chiof Magistrate” as Fromont. The general tone @f feelig in the ,and the rapid formation ot vigilance eommitiess and miliary companies, indicate that our people have not forgotten the lessous of the Revolution, anc there may be a contest among the States as to whica sbali be moet prompt to resist To avoid any such neces- sity, our people are dispoged, generally, to make every ef- fort consistent with honor. They will, with great unanim- Wy, go into battle upon the olf platform of principles, apd, waiving ai! past issues, heartily support the standard bearer who may be setected. Rut the fate of the country waily depende upon the success which may crown the efforta of those brave ano patriotic men in the North, who, in spite of the odds arrayed against them, have s0 Jong maintained an nneqnal struggle against the anti- slavery current. They tight under a flag witch wares in every State of the Union. Should it fall, it carries with tt an older and a sui} more honored embiem—that banner ander which Washington marched to victory, which Jack- gon meintained triumphantly, and which bas been borne Handy avd gloriously over every T have stil! con: Reence in the good fortone of the United States, aa’ in view of the many providential occurrences in the past, stil anticipate a triumph for the republic. ‘ Nomination of Chief Engincer of the Fire Department, The Boards of Foremen and Engiaeers of the Fire De- pertment met last evening at Firemen’s Hail, in Mercer street, tor the purpose af neminating a Chief Engineer, Ghief Eogineer Harry Howard’s term having expired. Haxxy Howaxp, as Chairman, called the meeting to ‘order, and Mr. Witliam Chambers officiated as Secretary. ‘The atiendance was large, probably not a sivgle company ‘unrepresented, and the spirit of debate and contest Buovg aud wrangling. after the usual routine basiness of the calling of the roll, reading of the minutes and the ool lection of the dues, Mr. Dorrxy, of Hose Company No. 37, offered a resolution regarding the arrangements for the election of the Chiet Engimeor, which was afterwards Jost, and an amendment, certainly quite unparliamentary, proposed, carried and adopten. The amendment was mado by Mr. John K Farrington, avd althongh nearly identical with the original resolution, ‘and should have been lost when the origiaal miscarried, Was verbatim as follows:— Resolved, That the election for Chief Engineer be held on ‘the 7th day of Febroary next, and tha’ the po'ls abal de opened fo esch company’s house on-the evening of the 7th inet, be ""Remlved, Thai the returna of each , returns com shall be made by the Foreman and Sserrtary of each eimpany. under Oxi to be a correct return of the votes as cast by the members of said company who are legal'y entit ed to vote ateakd election, acd that each member deposit bls own vote and no other. Reaolved. That the returne of said electivn shall be returned ander sea] to the inspectors appointed. as hereinafter men foved, between tbe hours uf 9 and 11 of the ame evening, and ‘at L o'clock of the 7th inst. the said teanecters ahall prosead to esovacs aid returne, (whic canvess shai! be public), and make ‘fewne retarn of the eame, under the inapectors’ sgnatnres, ‘apo the said canvass shali be coatnued without intermission well) completed to the end, that the Chief Eugineer may make Sepeedy return to the Common Council for coxfirmution. the said Inspectors: Win, Hl Chas. Jock, Engine 19; Wm BR. W. Chambera Hone 22, Thomas Lavy, Engine 4, to be Inspectors of Election. After copsideravle discussion, the ayes and noes being taken repeatedly on motions and counter motions, the dis- eussions on informa! matters being very spirited and heat- ed, at about eleven o'clock the following named gentlemea were nominated and the following test vote taken: Bagi ‘young, becaure he bad been frequently requested to vot. fer Jono Decker. His excase as roceived, and he dii not vote. So, according tothe Board of Foremen, andthe representative of the Board of Engineers, Mr. Balch, Mr. Jobn Decker’s chances, to be decided on the 7th of Fob- ruary, are very goo. The meeting then adjourned, The Police Commissioners. The Board met yesterday afternoon, Cofmmissioners Bailey and Stranahan absent. George Foster, of the Fourteenth ward, was rofastated, and the following men appointed :—B. Morrissey, J. Schnertacker, W. L Griswo!! and J. Halloren. Four men were appointed speciale. The followiog members of the old fores reins’ J. Healy, J. Fitzgerald, Wm. Gwerkor, First ward; B. Kealy, Third ward; ¥. Gonnor, Foc Jey, Pith ward: P. Gilmartin, war; J. Callory, Sr, D. Mar ward; T. Brennan, Righth ward Forge, Tooth ward; W. Elneor, Soventecuth wacd; Janos Cabre, W. Doyle, Twentioth ward. pve Coe athe resignation of T. H. Carle, of the Seventoonth ward, received and accepted, and the aficers detailed ai the Court placed under the Deputy Soperinteadent, rvard then adjourned. ee a TNE ee eT ae Northern whig, like Governor Pennington, which he will probably have an opportunity of doing on Monday. The House was epgaged about four hours to-day upon one ballot, Much time was consumed in buncombe speeches, while unruly members were being nursed and brought to the scratch. The greatest excitement prevailed, not only in the House and among the spectators in the galleries, but it ex- tended throughout the whole city. So evident did it seem at one time that Mr. Smith would be elected, that tele- graphic degpatches were sent to all parts of the country announcing that he was clected. Indeed, the members themselves made some preliminary arrangements for con- ducting Mr. Smith to the chair, and there is no doubt that the gentleman bimeelf had prepared the speech of thanks for bis détud, The record shows that it was impossible for Mr. Smith to be elected, even had Holman, Davis and Allen voted for him,as in that event Mr. Milward, of Pa., would have also changed from Smith to Pennington, and defeat- ed Smith. Another vote would have been had to-day, and Mr. Pennington would have been the candidate, had not Messrs. Stratton, republican, and Riggs, anti-Lecompton democrat, paired off and left the city. Although they made the pair as opponents, they are both undorstood to be in favor of Pennington. They have been seut for and will be here on Monday. Mr. Briggs has heretofore deen quoted for Pennington, but says tonight he shall vote for Smith as long a8 he is a candidate. At the request of Mr. Sherman his friends wilt meet him in the ball of the Honse, at twelve o'clock to-morrow, to consider what course they shall pursue in the future. ‘The prevailing opinion to night is that Governor Penning- ton will be the candidate of the republicans, and will be nominated by Mr. Sherman. Mr. Reynolds has been sent for, and will be hore on Monday. C. B. Cochrane, who is still home sick, is without a pair, and his friends cannot obtain one for him. If Mr. Briggs refuges to vote for Pennington there can be no election, unless ©. B. Cochrane is paired, or Mr. Davis, of Mary- Jand, will vote for Pennington. ‘The democrats are talking some of giving their votes on the next ballot for Mr. Milleon, and some of the Ameri- cans, smarting under the defoat of to.day, declare they are ready to vote for a democrat. Many of the republicans would like to vote for Corwin, others for Hickman; but it is evident from the canvas of opinion to-night that Pennington can reach more men out side of Sherman’s strength than any other man, and the friends of Sherman will not object to him if the majority of the republicaus declare for him. ‘When the House met this morning it was not deemed poesible, by any combination of circumstances, to concen- trate she elements opposed to Mr. Sherman upon any man, for the Americans bad just adjourned, after a pro- tracted caucus, ia which six of them declared openly they nevefiwrould support a democrat. But to-day’s proceed” ings show that there ‘s a spirit above more party, and for the sake of an organization men were willing to come together and elect a national man. Itis extremely doubtfui whether the democrats wil continue t» support Mr. Smith, of Nerth Carolina. There is a disposition among some of them to leave him and take upademocrat. They say the Americans are bound totry one of their men, inasmuch as the democrats havo csr- ried out their part of the arrangement. ‘The republicans and democrats are equally sanguine of electing their man. COMPLIMENTARY SERENADE. Cart Shartz, a German republican orator, of Wisconsin, is here, and was serenaded at Gerhardt’s House to-night by Sangerbund of tho Turner Society and Momrt Band, and was waked upon by ® Jarge delegation of the Tar- ners, and responded in a speech in German, appoaling to his countrymen to be true to the great ruling idea ef the German mind, and vever sacrifice the principles of free- dom, though standing in the very citadel of the slave power. He and his remarks were enthusiastically re- ceived, SEWARD'S RECEPTION. Mr. Seward hada public reception at his residence to- night, which was numerousty attended. THE PRINTING SPOTS. ‘Weed, Wendell and Mattison’s Astor House slate was finally demolished to-day, to the great consternation of a large lobby, most of whom wiil have to retire minus the spoils. ‘THR APMISEION OF KANBAS. General Pomroy and Judge Arny are now here, oo- operating with Hon. M. J. Parrott, delegate from Kansas, to effect the speedy admission of Kansas as a State under the Wyandot constitution. Messrs, Pomroy and Arny are candidates for the Senatorships uader the new eonstita tion. It ig eaid that Judges Pettit and Elmore, from Kansas, are here to sett!c the question who shall be United States District Judge, in the event of the admission of Kansas as a State. ‘THE RARPER'S FERRY INVESTIGATION. The Investigation Commitee are not in session to-day. ‘They will probably not meet before Monday. Dr. 8. G. Howe has returned from Canada, and is ex pected to appear before the Senate investigating Commit- tec next week. OUR RELATIONS With PERC. ‘The principal reason why the Peravian government refused to make reparation for the seizure of the yeesele Lizzie Thompson and Georgiana is, that they were engaged ip the guano trado under arrangements with the revolutionists and contrary to law. It is sup, posea in Peru tbat the American Minister (Mr. Clay) is Personally interested in the claim. Senor Zegarra, the Peruvian Minister to the United States, is lying dangerously IJ in Washington. THR TREASURY RROEIPTS. ‘The receipt: of the treasury for the past woek were $1,700,080, mostly on account of customs. Of this amount, New York contributed $850,000. About $8,000,- 000 are in the treasury, subject to draught, THIRTY-SIXFH CONGRESS. ¥iRST SBASION. Heuse of Representatives, 5 ‘Wasmycron, Jan. 27, 1860. Mr. Aprain, (A. L. dem.) of N. J., caused to be read a Paragraph from the New York Tnbune, in which it was Baid that Meeers. Horace F, Olark, Riggs, Adrain, Briggs, and Davis of Indiana, were elected with the aid of repub. lican votes, with the understanding that they would aagist the republicans in the organization of the House. He said he would not engage in a personal controvery with the editor of the Zyibune It was bad policy to engage in persona) controversy with the editor of any, and particu- larly of » daily paper, which has an opportunity to fire its ehotevery day. (Laughter) They had this most fully exemplified in the attacks made by the distinguished gen- tleman from Virginia (Mr. Pryor) on the editor of the New York Herawy. He thought at the time that the gen- tleman had gnade a mistake, and he had now discovered it, because the Herxaup has an opportunity to attack every day. He repeated, he would not engage in a controversy with Mr. Greeley, whom he regarded ag a man of marked ability, great moral courage and fidelity to the principles which he upholds, He differed with Mr. Greeley on sia- very and h's mode of settling the question, but Mr. Greeley was entitled to his opinion. He did not believe Mr. Greeley intended to do him any wrong, but presurn that some evil disposed person had furnished tnformation on which he baged thecharge. There was nota particic of truth in the statement, He ran aa an anti! mpton, democrat, aud made no pledge, directly or im ly, that he wonld yote for any republican or aid in’ ablicau party organization of the House. Jn 1858 it sieved, owing to the suicidai policy of Mr. Buchanan of the Kansas question, that the republicans would beve semajority, aud could organize without the aid of the anti-Lecompton democrats; and therefore no pledges from them were expected. He asked for proof from an ee mortal man in his district that he ever made a pledge to ergavize the House by the election of a republican Speaker or in any other way. He repeated that he made no pledge, but looking to the exciting dis- cussions which might lead to discord out of the House, and, perhaps, to a diesolution of the Union, he did not know but that when bis sense of duty and the interest of bis country demand it he would unite with the republi- cans on such a man in order that the House may be or- ganized and relieved from its present dilemma. Mr. Davis, (A. L. beat of Tnd., could not pay the editor of the Tribune the compliment Mr. Adrain did. So far as he was concerned, the allegation in that article was who!- ly and totally untrue. He was elected as a domocrat, and leciared bimself such in the speeches he made in the capvase. He believed he received all the American vote, while many republicans supported him to rebuke the administration for its Lecompton policy, and voted for him as what they conceived to be a choice of evils, with @ full knowledge and understanding of the position he vccupied. He never sacrificed any democratic op!- nion or doctrine, but did denounce the policy, and did so now. Mr. Ricos, (dem.) of N. J., did not think it proper for gentlemen to notice rig g attacks, copy 80 much of the time of the House. He would say, however, that he made no pledge, as charged, either im- lied or expressed, to aid the republicans to organize the jouse. A RAR TO FURTHER EXPLANATIONS, Mr. beep ie of Pa. ,asked leave to offer a reso- lution, that hereafter no personal explanations be in order, except te correct the reports in the offizial paper, or to modify language used in debate. These personal explana- Sons pen grown into &n enormous abuse. Members) say ey don’teare about newspaper paragraphs, yet they consame the precious time of the Houge in explanations concerning them. Mr. Marna, (8. opp.) of Tenn., remarked that he had never had occasion to make a personal explanation, but as every gentleman is the oi of his honor, he shoujd be left to decide for himself on that question. ‘THR SPEAKERSIUP, ‘The House then, on motion of Mr. Maynagp, proceeded to role for Speaker. <a - ir. Matuony, (8. opp.) of Ky., said his party yester- day voted for one of their own members, Mr. Smith, of North Carolina, believing his name would result in the or- ganization of the House. Gentlemen on the other side had Eaid they were willing to vote for some sound national man of the American party, and elect him tothe Speaker’s chair. Hence Mr. Smith was voted for by Americans on the faith of implied pledges. He (Mr. Mallory) bad been ‘approached by gentlemen on all sides, who stated they did not like that way of putting the gentleman forward, and claimed that in order that they should understand what they were doing, his friends should formally nominate him this merning, In compliance with their wishes he had been instructed by his party to nominate Mr. Smnith, of North Carolina, as their nominee for the Speakership. Mr. Crawrorp, (dem.) of Ga., asked whether or not Mr. Smith could commasd the entire strength of the American party? Mr. Mauory sald that that was his opinion. He also believed that Mr. Smith ought and would command the votes of gentlemen on the other side of the House. Mr. Mies, (dem.) of &. C., was ready to vote for an out- and-out American in opposition to the republican party, ‘and had £o gaid from the beginning. He did not vote for Smith yesterday because he did not consider bim as for- mally put forward. His firat choice was Mr Bocock, who, he thought, was moet competent to fill the chair, But a3 there scemed a disposition to unite and harmonize the va- riousvelements agaicet the black republicans, he was now willing to vote for Mr. Smith. Mr. Saurn, (dem.) of Va., referred to the resolutions of that State, in Which her representatives are re- quested to unite on any national man in opposition to the republicans. He understood that Mr. Smith, of North Carolina, came within that category. Ho understood Mr. Smith had been @ member of the whig party, and never belonged to the American organization, and that he bad never bad occasion to vote pro or con on the Kansas measure. Hoe understood this to be the gen- tleman’s position some weeks ago, and itstruck bim then, as it did now, that Mr. Smith js the man on whom the various conservative clements might combine more pro- Penty a ‘on any other in the House. lou Be proceeded to vote. . . Clemens, (dem.) of Va, said he had voted for Bo- cock, Maynard, Millson, Scott and Giimer successively, in the ex; and hope to contribute in some degree to the restoration of harmony. He had gone out, like the dove, with the branch of olive, but found po spot to rest his foot iu the of waters. wished to go on no tore voyages jizcovery, but would vote for the gentleman who would concentrate the vote of his friends. When be yesterday voted for Mr. Smith he was struck by surprise to find that while Mr, Gilmer voted for his own colieague (Mr. Smith), three other gentlemen of his own party con- stantly adhered to Mr. Gilmer. When he should under- stand that any Fentieman acting with the twenty-three Southern opposition could concen:rate their support, ana when the question shall occur as to the ninety odd Ue- mocrats joining them, he would consider the propriety of his course. For the ‘present he acted for himself, and would vote for Mr. McRae. Mr. Matrory replied that they had now received votes enough to insure the election of Mr. Smith, with the aid of the democratic party. He announced to the House and the country, in view of the state of the cage, that they ‘would again present him ag their candidate. Every mem- ber of the American pariy had voted for him. That was the understanding and the condition precedent. It all the democrats had voted for Mr. Smith he could have ‘been clected Speaker and the republican nominee defeated. Let the country know the fact. i Cries ou the republican mde of ‘fiinounce the re- salt.”” 3 Messrs. UNDERWoon, (dem.) of Ga., Laiin, (dem.) of Mies., and Asimore, (dem.) of 8. C., severally changed to Mr. Smith, which was received with applause in the galleries aud 0a the democratic side. Mr. Sickigs, (dem.) of N. Y., followed the example. saying he had voted for a national conservative man, and hehe sincere desire to allay the existing agitation. (Ap- plat Mr. Crarcx, (dem.) of N.C., who had uniformly voted for Mr. Bocock, believing tho’ contest about to be ended, voted for Mr. Smith. Mr. CLemess—As Mr. Smith had received ihe vote of hie own party, aud fpasmuch as thyt gentlemen came from North Carolina, which gave birth to the aninor of the book which bad bpen ibe subject of controversy, amd which had been from the first the obstacle w an orguai- zation, and believing the election Of a consorvative man would administer a rebuke and save tue country from imminent veril, he would chauge his vote to Mr. Smith. (Applause. ) Mr. Brancu, (dem.) of N.C,, had no explanation to make, bht expressed the hope that his colleague (Mr. bore wouid de elected. changed his vote aocerd- ingly. Mr. Carx, (A. 1. dem.) of N. Y., deomed it his duty to yield something of juis indivicual opinion to coatribave to the repose of the country so far as that result caa 06 effected by the organization of the House. Without waiv- re Sxl ee view he gave his vote fur Mr. Smith. 180. Mr. McRax, (dem.) of Miss., and others changed to Mc. Smith, waboserpioaaione — Mr. Jonx Cocurase, (dem.) of N. ¥.—Sir, with refe- rence to the vote I am about to give, I wish vo address a few remarks to the House. Itis evident to the eyes of the whole country that we have arrived ata crisis, sif, which, ifthe changes in the votes of gentlemen’ con- tinue, will resul: in the election of a Speaker of the Thicty- sixth Congress. It is in reference to this great result, and in view of the responsibility which devolves upon me, that i wish to state to the country, and to my constituents, the course which I intend to pursue in view of the action of this House. Sir, the organization of the House i# & consummation devoutly to be for. To that end we have been engaged here now many weeks. It is to that the eyes and the hearts of all itical parties in the country have been di- |. It is the non- of the House which prevents the administr: of the couniry from being carried on, and itis to effect that organization that we should pow devcte our undivided efforts. If, sir,that was alone the cbject to be accomplished, many weeks dgo every man in the House, without regard to party or poli- tical repreentation on this floor, should have cast his vote for any ge: who might have been propoed as a candidate. If was the exclusive and paramount object, why did fo on this gide refrain from cast- ing their votes for Mr. Sherman? Why, if that was tho exclusive and paramount object, did gentlemen on the other side withhold their votes from Mr. Bocuck? Why, t ask, tu the name of reason and patriotism, if the organiza tion of the House had been the exclusive and main object and desire of men on all sides of this House, and was the ouly consideration—why did not the small number of mer the anti-Lecompton deimocrats, as they were call: ed—why did not they ground their arms, give up their opposition, wheel into the democratic raoks, and clact a Specker? Why, if this was the sole object, did not the South Amoricans unite thoir forces with us, and eloct a democrat proper, of asking ue to go over and elect one of their numbor? I disclaim the reagoas which have actuated them. They are reasons simply of expe- aiency. They are r addressed to the principe of the loaves and fishes. y are not the reasous or the principles of bovest hearts and In view of these things, 1 can expect no fidelity or patriotism from any body of men who may under the more coaven- thoalities of athis country. There is mere than success at stake in party questions, and the moment that sucaves is thrust upon us in this way then it is unfitted for i Fed JANUARY 28. 1860TRIPLE SHEET £ tak, and farewell tothe salutary infinengs of party. for one should not, gir, return to my con! consuls ents if I cast my vote at the expense of a single principle; nor can | vote for the gentleman from / ina (Mr. Smith) tl TF am_ perfectly fatis! that that gentleman étands upon the democmtic platform which my constituents repose on, and) upon which they sent me to- represent them iy this House. Unit 1 am satisfied upon this poiat, I cannot and will not give him my support. Sir, is this priuemple or ts it ex pediency? Are we to give ourselves buudly up to this iden of expediency, to allow ourselves to be washed over the cataract that lies before us, or are we, like mea, high: minded, independent men, to seek a basis for the course which lies before us? Are we nothere, standing like Atlas in the midet of this wtterng ruin, sustaining it; and ere the pillars of the republic fall, sbail we not sus- tain them by the strength, the unaided strength and the inherent vitality of the democrat party? My purpose, sir, 8 to change my vote; but my purpose also fe 'not to change it in the direction which my democratic triends have changedtheirs. I do not propose to trespage unreasonably on the indulgence of the Hons, but 1 Cesire to take this oy ‘tonity of making these remarks, because of the general action arcund me reference to the new candidate proposed from North Osrolina. I rise, tir, for the purpose of defining my position, and stating my reasons for taking the action I bave proposed for myself, and this I feel more incumbent on‘ me to do after having heard (rom my colleague (H. F. Clark) the rea- sone which induced him to cast his vote for Mr. Smith. Now, sir, with respect to the conclusion which IT have come to with regard to this matter, 1 will first state how the cage stands. We have presented to us as candidate for Speaker a gentle- man belonging tos party not within the democratic or ganization. ‘This gentleman, whatever his political afltlia tions and antecedents may have been, stands here iu op position to the candidate of the local democratic party of the district from whence he comes, and who, therefore, triumphed at the polls over those who supported demo. cratic principles. Under these circumstances, it would not become me, as a democrat representing the foremos democratic constituency in the Union, the city of New York, to cast my vote for the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Smith). I am constrained by every principle, and yy every consideration of politics, as well as for the integrity of the party, to keep my vote within the ranks of that party, and Iwill, therefore, change my vote to another indi- vidual in those ranks, @ man upon whom all parties out- side the republican organization can and ought to unite to put in the Speaker’s chair. I refer, sir, to General Millon, of Virginia, for whom I cast my vote. Mr. Hovsrox, (dem.) of Als., said up to this time he had voted for no one except a member of the democratic pert yet in deference to the effort being made to effect an election, he changed from Mr. Florence to Mr. Smith. Mr. MoCrerxanp, (dem.) of Ml., differed from the views expressed by Mr. Goohrane, and voted for Mr. Smith in a spirit of patriotism. He did not understand bim to be an American or Know Nothing, bat now, as always, a pa- tional Clay and Webster whig. The points of difference which existed between the whig democratic parties bave become obsolete. There was no difference between old line whigs and democrats. He wisbed to ask whether it was in the power of the democrats to elect Mr. Smith? Mr. Matvory replied that the vote of the democratic party ge elect bim. Mr. ‘AND then expressed the hope that the gen- tlemen from the Northwest would feel themselves justi- ae extraordinary emergency in voting for Mr. mith, Mr. Bocock, (dem.) of Va.—Sir, when we met here some week’s ago, there were three or four different par- ties on the floor of thie House. There was the republican party, the democratic party proper, the Southern oppo- sition and the anti Lecompton party. Now, from the first i was ged evident to me that no one of these parties could command a majority to organize the House. The democratic party didates, of whom it does not become me speak; but as to myself I must say that I ve no heartburnings with regard to the course taken by henorabla members on thig floor. I have ambition, it is true; but personal vanity and personal ambition are with me as dust in the balance compared with the good of this great and glorious country. I bave no rankling of the heart, no mortitication. I'know well that some party had to make concessions, and if oar friends of the South- ern opposition did not do {t, I was ready to yield and unite ‘with the great majority of the democratic party. When my name was withdrawn as a candidate I signided my willingness to unite in casting ray vote for a South Ameri- can. Istated that I was reaty at all times to unite upon any sound ccnstitutional man for the purpose of organiz- tog the Houee. When the name of the gentieman from North Caroling (Mr. Smith) was brought forward this morning, I did not, at the time, feel prepered to vote for him, bdecanse then a number of my friends were casting their votes for me. But as there votes have been since withdrawn, I stand perfectly free, and can vote just as my jodgment deems best. Now, though I do not agree with Mr. Smith, of North Carolina, yet, in a spirit of concession, and a epirit of sacrifice, with a view to the organization of the House, and for the purpose of giving peace and quiet to this excited country, aud for the purpose of putting tn the Speaker’s chair a eound, constitutional and gooi man, and further, with the view of making a decisive blow w repress the principles of the ‘irrepressible conflict,” and to rebuke a fectional party, and knowing as I do phat the announcement of the election of the gentleman from North Carolina will remove the clouds which so darkiy lower over our house, I recall my vote and now record it for Mr. Smith, of North Carolina. (Applause from the democratic benches. ) Mr. Boninson, (dem. ) of INl., would vote for any national raphe reed republicans, and therefore supported Messrs. PRELPs, on) of Mo., and Scort, (dem ) of Cal., severally changed for Mr. Smith. Mr. Frorence, (dem.) of Pa.—sir, from the first vote T cast bere on the first week of December last, I buve been anxious for the organization of this House by the election of a sound constitutional conservative member as Speaker. To eflect this I have voted for gentlemen not affiliating with that organization to which I beiong—the democratic party. 1 voted for the gentleman from Tennessee because | believed him to be deserving of the confidence of the House and of the country. I voted for bim as an old line jets: bi oso toe es lower es bi demo- cratic ples. ion upoa r, and my re- capta buch {had ue hemor of w geek bacestoal attest that fact. Without lowering that standard an inch, desiring only to drive back the advancing tide of sectionalism which threatens to undermine the pillars. of the republican fabric, I em willing to take upon myself the responsibility of for a conservative, national old line whig. I believe, sir, my democratic constituents, the national men of New York city and State, will justify the vote 1am about to cast—a vote given in the hope thmt it will aid in restoring poace and quict to the country—that will give asesurance to the people of the country, who are naturally anxious tha: this political controversy shali be put an end to; and being de- eirous to aid in bringing about such important results, seeing that the gentiemen who heretofore voted for me have withdrawn their votes from me—an act I sincerely applaud them for—~I change my vote, and in doing 80 1 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, I vote for Mr. Smith, of North Carolina. (Applanse from the democratic benches.) Mr. Monnis, (A. L. dem.) of T)., gaid,as far as his judg- ment advised, he would, as heretotore, vote for a demo- crat. He could not vote for Mr. Smith. Mr. Fotxe, (dem.) of TL, said be had pever given any but a democratic vote, but as the democratic party had received accessions from the whig party, and a8 Mr. Snaith was represented as a gentleman of ability and par- liamentary information, he was willtg under the circum- stances (deeming it the duty of every patriot to sacrifice private feelings and prejudices for the good of the coun- try) to vote for him. Mr. Horstax, (dem ) of Ind., at this point up the resolutions of the democracy of Indiana, declaring that in ‘the contest for the election of a Speaker it ts the impera- tive cuty of every democrat to stand Srmiy by and sup- port the regular nomivee of the democratic party. Mr. Eveursn, (dem.) of Ind., wanted to know who was the democratic nominee ? Mr. Howtan replied—The gentleman from Virginia, Mr. resented several can- Bocock. Mr. Excuew said that Mr. Bocock has been with- drawn. He would ask Mr. Holman to consider whetuer the fact thet a majority voted for Mr. Smith was not equi- valent to bik nomination. , MOLMAN Teplied that tho democrats here were fed by Gemocratic votes, and they should remain in the demeeratic organization. Mr. Wrrrktey, (dem.) of Del., said the nominee’of the democratic party (Mr. Bocock) voted for Mr. Smith. Mersrs. Bucuns, (deml.) of Md., and Stour, (4em.) of Oregon, from fevlings of patriotism, cast their votes in the same direction. y Dir. Laxprex, (dem.) of La., would follow bis standard bearer, Mr. Bocock, and vote for Mr. Smith. (Applause. ‘Mr. Logan, (dem.) of Th, voted for hit use he ‘Deen avsnred that Mr Smith bad never to the American or Know Nothing party, Dut an old line whig Mr. Davis, (dem.) of Miss., bad yoted for Mr. Bocook, ‘but pow chsnyed to Mr. Smith. He had told his constita ents he would vote as he pleaged. Mr, McRag, (dem.) of Miss., called attention to the fact that no democratic nominee had ever got more than half the American vote; but the democrats could be generous and just. He voted for Mr. Smith. (Applause.) Mr. Hixpmay, (dem.) of Ark., had always voted fora democrat, and desired 10 do so to the end, bat woud now vote for Mr. Smith, with the understanding that be has at ‘no time, directly or indirectly, been connected with the Know Nothing y, and re} the doctrines of that organizatiou. would vote ‘Smith, simply as a choice of evils. He never culogized old whigs. Mr. Buren, (dem.) of Cal., suid inasmuch ag two-thirds of the democrats here had voted for Mr. Smith, he would be ned by, their course and do jikewise, . Comp, (dem.) of Ala., rejoiced that there was a man tow in Seestania who could get thg support of every element except the black republican. That was a significant fact. He (Mr. Cobb) had bren called an old hard ebell Baptist . (Langhter.) He did not allude to this in di to the clerical profession, but he had never been able to aspiro to the dignity of that position. He would rather be a minister than a member of sen 1, however. He wanted to exvort a while (laughter.) We have to-day undertaken to elect a Speaker. We are now making great, and, I @rust, apeed, and will soon be able to present to the count the fact we are organized. iid we national men not unite to defeat those who endorse Helper’s book and their candidate? I address myself to those. gentlemen who are a little obstinate. (Laughter.) If you lose this opportunity you will never get nearer to an election. I Mr. Kowset, fe ) of Md., said Mr. Smith had re- ceived nearly all the votes from tho South, with the ox- ‘ception of two or three. He changed to Mr ‘Smith ir, Davipson, (dem.) of La, remarked that the other when he voled for Mr. Maynard he said he would vote lor any national man with a view to the orguntza- tion of the House. Re had been axsured that Mr. Smith bad never belonged to the Know Nothing party, but was an old line whig. He was a atrict democrat, but availed himself of his respect for old tine whigs in voting for Mr. Reve, (oa) of N.C., said he was standing ithern phalanx. He bad never voted democrats of the North wore ‘He had always fonad them true (Str Smith or any other man wh He would support Mr. or any man who 1 of fanaticism. jem.) of Ind.—Mr. 3 r 3 3 Pr thizea wih any ther than the democr: ed Ube old whig party was ip existence L ngy @ua the principles it advocated, principles vow woericin aud n0 longer before the country, As tothe American party, I opposed Ne doctrines constantly and persistently, and ( bi never chapge? any of the views I entertawed with reference to that party. Talluse particularly w the prin: | ciples of that party with regard to the religious and , paturahzation question. I believe, however, that the | American party was national upon the great question of slavery, and J have frequently \ seid so at the stump to my le; and | have aleo said that if I had to decide ween Fill- more and Fremont, J wonla have voted for Fillmore 1 felt then a8 J fee! now, that as between members of the ‘American party and the republican party, 1 could not hesitate a moment in deciding in favor of the former. While I disagree in toto from them upon their peculiar names with reference to the religious and naturalization questions, yet, at the same time, I recoguise them as ex- pressing more liberality on the greater and graver ques- tion with regard to slavery; but as has been stated upon this floor by other gemtlemen, I feel in voting for Mr. Smith, that T am not voting for a member of the American organization. J am_ weil assured from a most reliable source that this dis‘inguished gentleman is not now connected with the party that holds these peculiar doctrines of Americanism, and therefore the question to decide is one between an old live whig,@ national whig, and a man who is sound upon the great and final question. Between such a man and tbe representative of the puculiar doctrines of the black republican party—between a sound, national man aud one who headed the list recommending the infamous doc- trines of the Helper book—when brought to decide be- tween these two men, as to which should be Speaker of the House, 1 could not for a moment hesitate. And now, Mr. Clerk, I cast my vote for Mr. Smith. Mr. Nistack, (dem.) of fod., bad no explanation. He would let bis vote speak for him, if it was the last vote he was to give on earth. The contest was narrowed down between a republican and an American. He woald vote for Mr. Smith. Mr. Barr, (dem.) of N. Y., was elected outside of the democratic orgapization. The administration opposed him in bis canvases, but he came here a democrat, and always expected tobe one. He would not hesitate to give his vote for a constitutional and national man when the time comes for bis election. Mr. Varanpicnam, (dem.) of Ohio, said, understanding Mr. Smith to have always been a whig,and never any- thing bat a whig, and representing as he (Mr. Vallan- digham) did s large and most respectable whig element, he was ready, whenever his vote could be made efficient, to vote for Mr. Smith as Speaker over Mr. Sherman. He would not in such & case be responsible for the disorganization of the House, if not a dissolution of the government. Public duty demanded the waiving of men’s preferences as to the candidate. Mr. Morne, of Til.,had heard it said by various gen- tlemen that Mr. Smith bad never been consected with the Know Ni That might, be strictly true, but he wanted Mr. Smith himself to answer the question. . Larraxee, (dem.) of Wis., said he represented more foreign born tents than any man on this floor, and that every one of them would justify his vote for Mr. Smith. (Applause.) Mr. Hinpuay, (dem.) of Ark., stated on authority that Mr. Smith never was a Know Nothing. He discarded the — of that organization. He was satisfled of this fact, 5 Mr. Locan said that Mr. Smith toki him out of his own mouth that he never belonged to the Awerican organiza. tion. Mr. Burnett, (dem.) of Ky., understond that Mr. Mor- ris, of Dlinois, was anxious for organization, and was willing and ready to organize with a national man inst the republicaus. He submitted te him that, uch being hig attitude, wbether at this particular juncture, when he ig assured by gentiemen all around him of the position tbat Mr. Smith occupies, no other candidate having an- swered questions, the gentleman from Mlinois will insist on an answer to the interrogatory. He (Mr. Burnett) could rise higher than personal or party considerations. Mr. Smith was a national man and that is enough. (Applause.) Mr. Mornis replied that he had received assurances as to others for whom ho had voted, but had found out be was misinformed. He did not wish again to take @ man on trust. He understood that Mr. Smith was in favor of the slave code, and was elected here over the regular de- mocratic candidate. ‘Mr. Hitt, (8. opp.) of Ga., said Mr. Smith had been pregented out of deference to gentlemen who did not sym- pathize with the American party. Mr. Craic, (dem.) of Mo., understood Mr. Smith was elected to Congress against Mr. Shaw, who desired to have a slave code incorporated in the next democratic platform. Mr. Barkspaie, (dem.) of Miss., und others objected, to Mr. Craig's proceeding. Mr. Mornis would vote for any man strictly an old line whig, and if the geptieman would rise from his seat aod say he repudiates the doctrines of the Know Nothings, | then he woula vote for him. Mr. Burysgrrand otbers objected to any response. Mr. Curmens (amid cries of “‘order’’) said he desired Mr. Sroith to take the chair unpledged, and as an impar- tial, honest man, and adminidter the duties of the third Gflice in the government in all fairness Mr. Leake, (dem.) of Va., rose to a point of order that gee should be no debase except in support of a change vote. Mr. Haski, (A. L. dem.) of N. ¥., said all this desul- tory conversation was out of order. He insisted on the result of the ballot being declared. Mr. McRax concurred with Mr. Haskin that this de- date is out of order. But this miceting bas been out of order from the first day of the eeseion. Voices—That's 80; that’s a fact. Mr. McRaz would co-operate with Mr. Haskin in calling for an announcement of the vote. Mr. Hickwax, ea L. dem.) of Pa., here requested his name to be called. He voted for Mr. Shermaa. Mr. Montcgomeky, (A. L. dem.) of Pa., said he thought they should all make concessions, and stated bis reasons why they should organize by the election of Mr. Smith, His remarks were applauded. ea a cries from the republican side to announce the Mr. Prxpumrox, (dem.) of Ga., said he ri ted native and naturalized citizens of all reli beliefs, German and Irish, Protestant and Catholic. His constituents were honest, intelligent and patriotic. would vote for no man who would proscribe them, or whose sympathies were ngainst them. He had conversed with Mr. Smith, and learned from him that he had never had any connection with the American Order, or sym- pathy with its proscriptive tenets. He, therefore, to or- ganize the House on a national basis, voted for Mr. Smith. ‘Mr. Monws, of Ili., relying upon the truth of Mr. Pendle. ton’s statement, voted for Mr. amid almost deafen- ing en Mr, Howarn, (dem.) of Obio, was willing to sacrifice something for the country, amd understanding that Mr. a never belonged tothe American party, voted for im. Mr. Joun Cocunaye again rose—I hold it, sir, to be the bounden duty of every gentleman to declare his vote upon this floor, under a full sense of the obligation which reats upon him as a representative of the people. It is in the endeavor to discharge that duty faithfully that I act in conformity with the facts which have been presented to me. It was with asingle eye to theggood of the country and tbe integrity of the party to which I belong, that Ihave ‘thus far cast my vote as the record shows. Since I last engeged the attention of the House I have felt it my duty to extend my inquiries with refereuce to the matter under consideration, 1 learn, sir, that the gentleman whore name is now roposed as Speaker of House stands in a very different political attitade than that which I supposed he occupied when I formerly addressed my fellow members. I learn that this gentleman is not, and bas not been, a member of that American party, a position which would exclude him from my considera- tion and from the friendship and support of the coneervative democratic party. I believe I have sufficient evidence of this fact, not only in the assurance of tle: men around me, but in the action of my democratic friends upon whose couneel and advice I rely. I understand the gentlemgn to be an old line whig, a representative of na- tional men, and a supporter of that galxy of stars and stripes which embiazon and itustrate the history of this proud people. I believe him, therefore, while not entirely such as I am, a crat, yet in its mearest approach t it—an old hne whig—a whig, free from the leprosy of Know Nothingiem. Under theee circumstances, sir, at this ad- ‘vanced period of deliberation, ‘with the country gazing intently upon us, and every pulsation of its heart with an: as to the result—I deem it my duty to change my vote, and cast it for Mr. Smith, of North Caro- = (Tremendous applause followed from the hall and galleries.) Renewed cries from the republicans, “Announce the vote. Mr. Rarer changed to Mr. Smith. Mr. SHERMAN, (rep.) of Ohio, at this point rose, and requesting his name to be called, voted for Mr. Corwin Mr. Jcnxin, (rep ) of Fa., said be bad voted for Mr. ‘Smith, believing bim to be a national American, but he ow discovered that he was av old line whig, and de- clined to answer the question w! hether he was in favor of & slave code. . He must, therefore, vote for Mr. Sherman. This movement created considerable excitement. It was the commencement of . Smith. ee. Cries of “Order” from the republican side. The confu- eion was extreme. Mr. Garserr, (dem.) of Va., insisted on the restoration be done til! of order. Nothing could this was effected. ‘The Currx sly to take their seats, and vigorously knocked bie a Mr. Morris, (rep.) of Pa., understood there was a dis: Position on a path republicans to change and present ap candidate. should withdraw his vote from Mr. Smith and give it to Mr. Corwia, who was distinguished for eminent services and for natiouality of opinions, and for soundness on the great issues which di- ‘vide the country. (Applanse and hisses in the galleries and rude demon- strations on the floor.) Pat Ne immediately moved that the galleries bo ckared. ‘The Cuxrx said that persons bai been admitted on the floor by courtesy, and therefore should not violate the rules of decorum, Should there be such repeated demon- strations in the galleries, he would direct the officers to clear them of all pergous, whetber in the ladies’ or gen- ewen’s gadleries. Mr. Hucstoy thought the Clerk should be a Mttie indul- gent, as this was the most extraordinary scene before the world. Really, if anything would justify such manifesta tions, this would. ‘The repubiicans stentoriousiy calied “Order,” in cho- rue. ‘The Cixrx, in reply to Mr. Honston, said this was an extraordinary Scene, and therefore there was the greater Dece ssity W Preserve vignity. Some minutes elapeed be- fore order was restored. ‘Mr. Krerr, (dem) of 8 C., rose to state the groanis upon which he would change his vote if necessary. For eight weeks they bad been in session in stempting to or- ganize the House ‘Mr. Fanxsworrm, (rep.) of JiJ., insisted that such # dis- evssion was out of arder. Mr. Kmvrr—Then 1'}) discues the point of order. Cries from democratic side—“Go on.”” |. Kentucky, Anderson of, Missouri, Anderson of Kent ‘Omie—Does the gentleman pro- Cr Order” from republican aide, and “Take seas.” Mr. Hut. asked Mr. Keitt whether recent information dad brought him to a senge of the proprietwofl changing bis vot Kerrr—Yes; | propose to answer that question. Cries of “Cees from the pomiionn side, aud “Go on Keitt,” from the democratic side. Mr. Kesrr—I intend to answer the question. What is it? ' Mr. Hitt repeated his interrogatory. Mr kunt said he would answer it ip the course of big remarks, and procerded to speak of the state of parties: bere, not ove of them baving a majority. Mr. Miix, with the consent ef his colleague, vindicated what be called the truth of history. While Mesers. Keitt and Mills occupied the floor, the republicans were talking in groups. while many demo- cats Were congregated on the side of the range of seats, talking earnestly, it was said, to gome of their friends,. who had not yet voted for Mr. ‘Smith. Mr. VALLANDIGHAM added to the interest of the occasion: by saying that the ume when his vote would elect a na- tional man Speaker ov r Mr. Sherman having arrived, | he would now vote for Mr. Smith, | Mr, Cox, (dem.) of Ohio, said, when Mr. Smith’s name « } was presented he made inquiry, and learned that he wes- an old Jine whig. His (Mr. Cox’s) — (ir, Pendle~ ton) had jnat been in conversation with Mr. Smith, and reported that Mr? Smith was got only nota Know Nothing, ‘but that be was he a to ppt te and its that be had never been, and wes not now a mémber of the Know Nothing order, but had denounced tt. If this ‘be true, and I say it is, and I look Mr, Smith, who is now present, in the eye when Tassert it. There can be no Oifficulty in my giving him my vote in this eme of offensive stg ts A the republic, and to defeat the republicans. An whig who js not in any way connected with that order, who stands on the compromise of 1850, and who,I understood, was elected over @ gentleman who favored the slaye code, I can vote for, but I would not go out of my party to vote if I was not assured it would produce organization. I said I never would vote for a republican or a Know ages Inever will. Ido not now. J vote for au old line whig, and such men: to send me here. Iam the more satisfied with my vote as since this call of the gentlemen on the other side, members from Penusylvania have deserted Mr. Smith after voting for him. ‘1 have given as a reason what he ‘was notan American. This confirms Mr. Smith’s own statement to Mr. Pendleton, and my own statement in his presence. While Mr. Cox was speaking, many democrats were still outside of the range of seats,and the republicans were earnestly engaged in private conversation. Mr. Nixon, (op.) of N. J., here changed from Mr. to Mr. Pennington. Mr. 3 Mr. Duyn, (rep.) of Ind., called him to order, saying: he was purposely delaying the action of the House, in order that tender footed democrats might be manipu- Exclamations from the republican side, ‘That's s0,’” “that’s it,” and a faint voice, “nit him ur Mr. Kuitt briefly revicwed the course of the retreating Pennsylvanians, who, he remarked, eaid they were on the ‘otective policy, and not on the abtiglavery sentiment. ' 4 le (Mr. Keitt) was an out and out freetrader, but did: nos. stick On that issue; nor ehould the little question of pro- ) tection be brought to decide against a man who would \ maintain the constitution. | Mr. Rust, ee) of Ark., amid the prevalent confu~ 1 sion, called the tion of the country to what he con- the those who: had voted jug more upon the subject, and remarked that Mr. Smith !:ad been elected, but these gen- tlemen had unelected him. He spoke amid frequent in~ terruptions —_ the republicans, who considered hie out order. Cries from the republicans, ‘Announce the vote.” Mr. VartanpicHaM said that when he voted for Mr. Smith his vote for Mr. Smith would havo elected him. Since that, by # fraudulent change of vote, that result had Deen altered, But he téok the responsibility and wanted. his vote to stand. THE Mr. Sherman, of ae cuetiom maT Mr. Smith, of’ North Carolina, Southern opposition Mr. Corwin, of Ohio, republican, | ‘The following shows the vote in detail: — warlehe dale Ashley Tabbit, Beale, natn, Bait ‘drich, Alley, , it, . Big Wake, Brayton, Buffington, Baruham, Bur” | rvugbs, Butterfeld, Campbell, Carey, Carver, Case, Ook- fex, Conkling, Corwin, Covode, Ourtis, Dawes, Delano, Duell, Dunn, Edgerton, Eawards, Elliott, Ely, Far: Yenton, Ferry, Sroster, Frank, French, Gooch, Grow, Gurley, Hale, Hall, Hasking, joard, Hom; ey, Huteliina, Irvine, Junkin, Kellogg of! . Pugtore Ke of Tina, Eeeree Saiteee, Tasch igen er, i VEjOTs, , Marston, McKean, McKnight, McPherson, Moorbead, Mor” rill, Morse, Olin, Palmer, Penningtou, Perry, Pettit, Por- } i; | | | ter) Pottie, Bice, Robinson, or id, Royce, wartz, Sedgwick, Somes, Spau Spinner, Staut Stevens, Stet of Pennsylvania,” “i (| Thayer, Theaker, Tom Train, Trimble, Vandever, Wyck, Verree, Wade, Waldron, Walton, Washburn, Wisconsin, Washburne, of Illinois, Washburn, of Wells, Wilson, Windom, Woodruff. For Mr. Smith of North Carolina—Mesers. Adams Ashmore, Avery, Barkedaic, Barr, Sag oy bam, Boteler, ligny, Boyce, Brabson, ‘Brig Bristow, Burch, Burnett, Horace F. Clark, Clark’ of souri, Clemens, Clopton, Cobb, John Cochrane, Cox, Craige of Carolina, Cragg, Craig of Crawford, Curry, Davidson,’ Davis of Mar; land, Davis of Mississippi, Lei aed gar tos mare Florence, > Montgomery, Moore of Kenvacky. Moore of Alal 4 Morris of liihola, Nelson, Niblack. Noell, Pendicton, ton, Phelps, Pryor, Pugh, Quarles, Regan, Robinson Wimois, Ruffin, Rust, Scott, Sickles, Singleton, Smith Virgivia, Stephengon, Stewart of Maryiand, Stokes, Stor Taylor, Thomas, Underwoot, Vallandigham, Vance, W ster, Whiteley, Winslow, Woodson, Wright. For Mr. Corwin—Meesrs, Sherman, Morris of Pennsy, vania, Scranton and Wood. For Mr. Bocock—Mr. Holman, N For Mr. Clark of New York—Mr. Allen. For Mr. Howard—Mr. Davis of Indiana. For Mr. Vance—Mr. Smt) of North Carolina. For Mr. Penninglon—Mr. Nixon. Mr. Winatow, (dam) of N. C., immediately moved i proceed to a another vote. } Mr. Stevens, (rep.) of Pa., moved that when the Her adjourn it be till Monday. Decided in the affirmative 8iX majority, the democrats generally voting in the ne; tive. A motion was then made to adjourn, Mr. Davis, (dem.) of Miss., demanded the yeas nays. Mr Curns, (rep.) of Iowa, said the republican ri f were a little contused at this time. They were determ: ' to adjourn: it was now late, nearly six o'clock. Th were not going to Keb! snother vote ; they wanted consult in view of their present condition. 5 Mr. Stanton, (dem.) of Obio, said the republicans ha no desire to delay the vote beyond Monday noon, i Mr. Cremens wanted tosay a single word; he want hana asingle appeal. He was not. prepared to tinue here. Mr. Davis refused to withdraw his demand for the yea aps nays. , Mr. czas, amid frequent interruptions, said he remaine4 bere ti} he was physically digabied, and would stay ia tbe hall no longer. Cries from the democratic side of ‘“‘Order,”’ “Take y« seat.” i Mr. Reacax, (dem.) of Texas, called upon the Se ¢ geant at-Armé to compel Mr. Clemens to take bis seat. | , Crees, who ts stilt suffering from bodily wound! asked his party friends to save him from further physi endurance. Finally the appeal was successful, and a3 wag evident that another vote for Speaker could not q then taken, the House adjourved. t One Day Later from California. ARRIVAL OF THE OVERLAND MAIL. Matiov’a @tarion, Jan. 27, 1860. ‘The overland mail of the 6th, with one day’s later news from Califorsia, arrived this morning. ‘The failure of a Sacramento house, involving a tempo! ! rary suspension of a San Fraucisco jobbing firm, has been undoubtedly magnified by a portion of the press into three or four failures of heavy houses. This is not correct. ‘The San Francisco house compromised at seventy cents on the dollar, and resumed. No general uneasiness way felt, there being no cause for it. i A democratic caucus, to nominate a candidate for United States Senater, was beld at Sacramento on the 5th. Sever Rallche wale Sees Sea of which stood: for 5 ‘Washington, 9; to be hess fa- The liquor market showed an increased firmness, Cof- fee pushed up; the stock was bare. One thousand boxes fair candles were taken on speculation at 200. Otherwite sales “ape small, indication of movement in any’ ‘ ‘The Pacific Railroad Convention will meet at ; 2 | on the first Monday in Fobruary. Dr. William y Secretary of the Convention, has sent in a commnuptation to the Senate and another to the House containings falt received in both houses, and referred to a special joint: “The Toe, says that the Inte storm intho be Tos Angelos Star early part ‘of the week waa very severe along the coast, doing considerable damage to the boats and ighwre Karnsk~J D> morongh,