Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-02-17

and Iof them these venerable relics Of the wise,
the valiant aud The good founders OF our great
coniederated Repubc-these sacred symbols of
our golden aye.
May they he deposited among the archives Of
our Government! and may every American who
shall hereafter behold them calculate mingled of.
fering Of praise TO that Supreme Ruler OF the Uni
10y whose tender rnercies our Union has
been hitherto preserved through all The vicissi.
iudes aud revolutions Of this turbulent world, and
oi prayer for blessings Ivy the dspensstions OF
his Providence, to our beloved country from age
To age, I'LL Time shall I've no more
The sN'ne tokens OF appreciation which had
greeted the address OF Mr.. Summers, were exhib-
tied ut the close OF Mr. Albums remarks.
Mr.. Adams concluded Ivy offering The following
resolution, which was adopted unanimously:
Res1tred bv the Senate and House of RepreSen.
tutive of The United STATES Of America IN Congress
assembled, Tint the thanks of this Congress he
presented to Samuel +. Washington, of kannwha
rouity, Virginia. for the present oi 81 sword used
iy his illusrious relative, George Washington, in
the military career OF his early youth, in the seven
years war, aud throughout the war Of the Nation
al Independence. aud of The staff hequcalhed hy
the palrIot siHtcsniau and cage, BenHinin Frank
lin Ia the snue hedcr of the nrtiies OF Freedon,
in the Revolutionary war, George Washington
That these sacred relies hereby accepted ia the
uaue ct the Nation; that they be deposited for
safe keeping in the Department of State Of tIie
United states, aud that copy OF this esoluiion
signed by he President ol tie Senate aud the
Speaker Of The House of Represeniarves I've trans
niitted to the said Sanuol H. Washington"
On moli0u OF Mr.. Taimierro. The addresses Of
Mr.. Summers and Mr.. Adams we're ordered to be
tnieicd on The Journal, aud copies OF both trans
United 10 Mr., Samuel T. Washington.
Mr.. Mckennun said that, after the deep feeling
which had been euisled by the exciting scene
Just Witnessed, it seemed to him that the House
al in,u,pIiutalv mi IN
the Ordinary business of the session. He moved,
therefore, that the House adjourn,
No voice dissenting the House adjourned,
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9Th!
SENATE,
The Senate Chamber was filed with large
audience anxious to TT;ncss the ceremony Of the
presentation of the Sword Of Washington and
the Staff OF Franklin, MS presented in the House
of Representative, Ihb Clerk of Tire House ap
peared win the proceedings of the House grow
ing out Of the reception Of Washington's Sword,
the Cane OF Franklin, and resolution OF thanks 10
The donor for The gilt. The Sergeantat arms Of
the House Of Representatives bore the Sword
and Staff aud placed them in the hands OF the
President of tie Senate. Mr.. Archer moved that
the Resolution he considered at once, and made
some brief remarks appropriate to the occasion.
lie stated the history OF the sword very succiuct
ly, adopting the remarks Of Mr.. Summers, OF the
House Ot Representatives, 70 whom ne pad Just
compliment for tlle handsome Wanher IN Which
lie had presented the venerable relics entrusted TO
his care. AS further mark of respect for the
venerable memorials, on nUtion OF MIR. Archer,
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The S,vOrd Of Washington On motion of Mr.
Taliaferro, il wus resolved that twenty thousand
copies OF the proceedings Of the House yesterday,
on The presentation OF the Sword of Washington
he printed for distribution by the members OF Til:
House. On motion of Mr.. Briggs, The Journal Of
yesterday was amended by inserting therein the
letter from Mr.. S. +. Washington to the lion. Mr.
Summers.
Reciprociiy.-Mr Kennedy Of Md. said tha yes
terday the day sci apart tor the consideration
OF The joint resolution relating TO commercial re
ciprocity; hut the House in iii of enthusiasm
after HE presentation of HE Swoid OF Washington
aud the Cane of Franklin, adjourned; and he now
wanted to define his position. After some conver
salion between several gentlemen, the Joint reso
lution was postponed until saturday.
The Navy Appropriation Bill was then taket
an ~ IN Committee OF the whole on tho state o
the Union. MIR. Holmes being entitled TO the floor
ofereda resolution TO the effect that .aPpropra
Ton bills Inc laid usde, and that committee be a p
pointed to report the best mode ot res'cllatine
the finances aud bringing Tie cApenses of the gov
eminent to the scale OF the national income. Mr.
II. consumed his hour in support OF this propos
ton advocating free trade and other South Caro-
lima doctrines, aud casting the imputaiion upoi
the Wings OF having neglected their duty. Mr.
White OF Indiana, replied aud advocated the prln
pies maintained by the Wing party, aud pointed
out the i'll effects of those cherished upon Tue sh
of their opponents MIR. Fillmore co6ned hi
remarks to the hill, and said that the appruPri
atiuns contained in IL were less 10y 81 ,42O O2O II
than HE estimates. The hour OF two having ar
rived, the coni;iiltee took the vote upon the Il
meIdment to reduce the pay Of officers OF the Ma
w twenty per cent. The result was, ayes 74,hny
50. So II was rejected. An amendment was Il
dopted 10 place the Bureau of clothing in chung
Of ii captain of the navy. Mr.. Fessenden offere
all amendment TO the effect that no person shn
hereafter serve as chief OF the Bureau OF Aledl
cine and surgery who lns not seen five years {
service. The amendment was carried by accIt
nation Various other amendments were adoi
ed, after " ch the hill was referred 10 the fous'
Mr.. King wished 10 address the House, but MS
friend Ut the Navy, and in order to hasten actlo
upon The bill, moved the previous question. Tn
amendments of the committee were concurred
by the House, and the bill ordered to he cngros
ed. Mr.. Merriweiher moved to recoInmli the hi
10 the committee Of the Whole, with nslrusIiol
TO reduce the pay of The officers 20 per cent, Ut
amendment before voted down IN commtce.) NJ
Wise moved The previous question IN the midst
MIR. Merrlwether's preparations for aspeech upo
his amendment. Mr.. M. deemed that lie had hee
unfairly kept out OF his speech, aud compnine
A debate OF un exciting character grew out of til
question, which was got rid Of by the passage
the bill
THURSDAY, Feb. 0.
In Senate, today Mr.. Barrow from the COZ
mnee on commerce, reported q bill TO Prov,
for the improvement Of The Mississippi aud
tributaries.
communication was received from the Trea
ury Department, transmitting information fro
the different custom houses in relation 10 the war
housing system
Mr.. Benion's resolution calling on the Preside
for the correspondence Of Gen. Cars in reai
TO the Quintuple Treaty, and some other resoI
lions OF inquiry were adopted.
The hill TO establish agencies in the Stales
Kentucky and Missouri, tor the inspection n
purchase Of water.roued hemp, WAS advocated
Messrs. Bayard, Crilienden, hlorebead, Linn, ii
Buchanan, and opposed 10y Messrs McDuffie, Ki
Woodbury., Bagby aud Sewer and alter the adr
lion Of an amendment Of MIR. Bagby, proyidi
that The domestic hemp shall moi he purchat
k...ba .l.o ,lf for. - 80.