Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER XXXVI.
CRYSTALLIZATION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Formation of the Republican Party--The Election of Speaker--Mr. Banks Triumphant--Division of the Spoils--A Protracted Session-- Assault on Horace Greeley--Territorial Delegates--The Senate--The Virginia Senators--"Hale," of New Hampshire.