But it so happened that Chandler and Armstead were both ambitious to be Speaker and neither would give way for the other, which, of course, made the election of either impossible.

The one vote cast for Howe was no doubt Mr.Armstead's vote, while the one vote for Armstead was no doubt cast by his colleague.

In the nomination of Hon.

H.M.Streeter, the Democrats selected their strongest man, and the best parliamentarian on their side of the House.

The refusal of the so-called Independents to vote for the Republican caucus nominee for Speaker produced a deadlock which continued for a period of several days.