Narrative Resumed in Chronological Order.—Kelly Elected
Alderman.—Strong Men in the Board.—His Standing as
a Member.—Competitor of Mike Walsh for Congress.—Sketch
of Mike Walsh.—Story of the Life of a Wayward
Genius.—His Sad Death.—Kelly Elected to Congress.—Great
Struggle for the Speakership.—The Candidates.—A
Nine Weeks Fight.—Speeches of Joshua R. Giddings,
Cullen, Kelly, Howell Cobb, &c.—Sharp Words Between
Giddings and Edmundson.—The Debate Assumes a Sectarian
Complexion.—Attack on the Catholics.—Kelly in
Defense.—He is the Only Catholic in Congress.—His
Speech Interrupted by Know-Nothings Demanding the
Previous Question.—Important Letter of Lafayette, in regard
to the Catholic Clergy Read by Kelly. 142