Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-02-17


his DAYS as the chief magistrate of his adopted
Commonwealth, after contributing by his coun-
sells, under the Presidency Of Washing ton, and
/ recording Ills name, under the sanction of de-
vout PRAYER invoked by him TO God, to that
Constitution under the authority of which we
are here assembled, as the Representatives of
the North American people, to receive, in their
name and for them, these venerable relics of
the wise, the valiant, and The good founders of
our great coniederated Republic-thcse sacred
symbols Of our golden age.
May they be deposited among the archives Of
our Government and may every American
who shall hereafter behold them, calculate
mingled Offering of praise to that Supreme Ru-
Ter of the Universe by whose tender mercies
our Union has been hitherto preserved through
all The vicissitules and revolutions of this tnt-
bulcnt world, and of prayer for the continuance
OF the blessings, by The dispcnsaiions Of bis
Providence, to our beloved country from age TO
age, till Time shall be no more
| [Ihe same tokens of appreciation which had
greeted the address Of Mr. Summers were ex-
/ hibited at the close OF Mr. Adams's remarks.
MI Adams concluded BY offering the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted unanimous
ny;
"Resolred 5y The Senate and House of Rep
resentatires of The United States of .Anierica
in Congress assembled, That the thanks of
this Congress be presented to Sani'l Il. Wash
! ingto Of Kenawha county, Virginia, for the
present of the sword used by hIs ustrious rel
alive, George Washington, in the military ca
recr of his early youth in the seven years war
and throughout the war OF The National indie
pcndcnce, and of the staff bcQueahed by the
patriot, statesman, and sage, Benjamin Frank
lin, to the same leader Of the armies OF Free
dom in the Revolutionary War, George WASH
! ipufnn That thpap nrprinul rnlips hprabt,
accepted in the name of the Nation; that they
be deposited for saie-keeping in the Depart
ment OF State of the United States. and that
copy OF this resolution, signed by the President
of the Senate and the Speaker Of the House
of Representatives, be transmitted to the said
Samuel L. Washington"
On motion of Mr. Talialerro, the addresses of
Mr. Summers and Mr. Adams were ordered to
be entered on the journal, and copies Of both
transmitted 10 Mr. Samuel II. Washington.
MIR Mckennan said that, after the deep feel
ing which had been elected by the exciting
scene just witnessed, IL seemed do him that the
House was not prepared Immediately TO enter
again on the ordinary business of the session
He moved, therefore, that the House adjourn.
No voice dissenting, the House adjourned.
On Wednesday the Senate chamber was
filed with large audience, all anxious to wit
ness the ceremony Of the presentation of the
Sword of Washington and the Staff of Frank
lin, as presented yesterday in the House of
) Representatives. The ladies' gallery was filed
with as many as the privileged seats would hold,
and the gallery opposite was no less crowded
After the reception of resolutions presented
by Mr.. Evans and memorial or two from Mr.
Buchanan, The Clerk of The House appeared
with the proceedings of the House growing out
OF the reception of Washing toms Sword, the
Cane OF Franklin, and resolution of thanks to
the donor Of the gift. The Sergcant-al- Arms
: Of the House of Representatives bore the Sword
! and staff, and placed them in the hands of the
President of the Senate.
Mr.. Archer moved that the resolution be
considered at once.
| ~ -Lieot,ons uere nn,Jc ard ,L, ,o,.t,;.,
: was read $50 ~ 'N'V'"'''''
49,. Ifcner rose and name SONG
marks appropriate to the occasion. He stated
.ue history OF The sword very succincilv, adopt
ing The remarks Of Mr.. Summers of The House
/, oil Representatives, TO whom he paid iust
compliment for the handsome manner in which
ne had presented The venerable relics entrusted
10 ms care. As further remark of respect Tor
the venerable memorials, on motion of Mr..
Archer The Senate adjourned.
The crowd of persons in the galleries, hav-
ing now free access 10 the floor below, rushed
N IN crowd to lay hands upon The Sword and
Cane. With the testimonials of respect, the
l'FNSN"iiES Niutu
House Of Representatives.. On motion of
mr. lalialerro, 1t was resolved that twenty
thousand copies Of the full journal of The mo-
ceedings of the House yesterday. ON The pre-
sentation of the sword Of Washington. he
printed for distribution by the members of this
House. '''''
On motion of Mr.. Briggs, the journal of yes
terday was amended by inserting thereon The
letter from MIR. S. Il. Washington TO the Hon.
Mr. Summers.
r, Thursday, Feb o,
IN SENATE, today, Mr.. Harrow, from the
COMMITTEE on Commerce, reported bill to
PROVIDE Tor me Improvement Of the Mississp-
pl and lis tributaries.
The Pension bill from the House. and the
bill to prevent the employment orprivate ex-
presses upon mail routes, were passed
"A variety ofprivate business was disposed
oil, and the Senate adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Reynolds, from the Sc
lect Committee on the subject, reported a bill
authorizing the adoption Of measures for the
occupation and settlement of Oregon Terri |
Tory; referred to Committee Of the Whole on
the Union.
The Senate bill on The same subject was
subsequently received and referred TO The Com
mitlee on Foreign Affairs
Friday, Feb. 10.
SENATE.-Mr. Linn presented Joint Resou- !
lionS from the Legislature of Missouri in be-
hall OF The occupancyo of the territory of Oregon
! ne Resolutions We're read and laid upon the
liousE- Oregon TGriiory.-On motion of
mr.. Everett, the vote by which the OREGON
h'l reported Yesterday by Mr.. Reynolds, was
referred to the Committee of the Whole, was
TeconSidered, and the bill was referred TO The
Committee on Foreign Affairs, where the BIN
of The Senate now reposes.
Treasury NoieS.-Mr. Fillmore, from the
Committee of Ways and Means, reported n
hllI 10 anlhOrse the re-issne of GU, ,,,ill;l 81