The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-10
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1hxtOn ana Cane OF Franklin TO the Sc.
nHte-Passage Of tho Navy Appropriation
Eli In the House.
The navy appropriation bill passed the House to.
day, with few trihing amendments; and the sword
OF Washington and cane of Franklin was presented
to the Senate, and then both Houses adjourned.
The principal scene of interest of course was in
the Senate; and the galleries were crowded with
the beauty and eete of the city to see the ceremony
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented memorial from Phil
adelphia merchants. praying that Congress would
establish regular line of packets to Chagres. and
thence an overland mail to Pa mama. This was re-
tered to the Committee on Commerce.
The Hon. MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE then made
his appearance at the door of the Senate chamber
with the sword and cane before named, and stated
that the House had passed joint resolution OF the
thanks Of Congress to Mr.. Samuel T. Washington.
for his present to the nation, and that the House
asked the concurrence OF the Senate thereon.
The Sergeant farms took the sword and cane
and laid them on the desk before Mr. Mangum.
Mr.. ARCHER moved to take up the resolution
1t was read
Mr. MANGUM then called for the sense Of the Sc.
nate on its passage.
Mr. ARCHER then rose, amid almost breathless silence
and said Mr. President 1t known to all who have read
the will of General Warrington hAt he left four nephews,
before by the Father of his Country through
the whole period Of his glorious military life from the
ment when boy he entered the Colonial service,
until his subsequent proc edings crowned his with
immortal glory This sword the planesI and consi.
dered ntrnsca the least valuable Of the rest but in
my opinion (and this would be conceded by the Senate
and the country was by far the most valuable forit
the battle sword of this great during the whole
ton of its identity il there were could find an argu.
ment satisfactory to my own mind in its simplicity, so
H its 6s bs
consume one moment Of its time but sir am not one Of
them In other clmes and ages of the world those who
the precursors in the Of liberty honored
by their country after DEATH with marble statues to their
memory and although such evidences of the nations gra
ttude with regard Washington and Franklin nowhere
meet the eye, yet in my opinion these memorabilia
sword the staexcited emotions in our b0soms far
sublime and grateful to the heart than the towering
as it were the images of the statesman.warror and
the sage, and inspire us, in degree, vita the same
they were so enenty benefactors of
country. But who were the persons, and what the
with which these memorials Of the past assoca
ed2 Washington when that name is mentioned we
should be presumptuous to attempt to add any
thing to his fame whom of the most eloquent men,
who welded the sceptre of monarch said that among
the inspired men his the greatest of ALL" And
is for allow to say that 1t were possible for
appear in this world he would not be regarded in
pcious light. And why Because circumstances must
form the element Of greatness and because no man living
neced with the history of Washington There have been
other who regarded the founders Of liberty
another man beside Washington, who will be regarded
the founder If liberty for the whole human race; and
ngs which he and associates have committed to
trust the character of Washington will merit and receive
in all after time the highest veneraton from all nations Of
and among the thousands ofraces which will spring
into liberty the face of the EARTH the great example Of
Washington will plant the germ of republican govern
ment which will and expand its branches under
which millions will shelter and, while they partake of
its pleasant fruits they will claim Washington, as
Associated by circumstances seemingly ortuitous
the Father of his country Franklin the second
in achieving the independence OF the States; to him will
ho o1
which, in this particular especially will establish his
Of the greatest beneacors that moved on the
ington said that it sceptre had mered it, and
would become it. Washington had not only mered but
had gained scepre-hs throne was n the hearts of his
counrymen But sir take my seat simply to give place
to the tribute Of respect which ell anxious to bestow
on the memory of those great and good men.
There, was no applause, as in the House yester-
day. and he sat down.
The resolution was then passed.
MIR. ARCnER-l think, Mr.. President, that this
body cannot pay less tribute to this occasion than
was paid by the House CT Representatives yester-
day, and therefore move that the Ssnate do now
adjourn
This OF course was carried, and the ladies in the
gallery crowded down on the floor of the Senate,
to see, handle, touch, and some even TO kiss the
In the House. the first business done was motion
by MIR. TalIaferro, that 10000 copies of the pro-
ceedings of yesterday be printed. This was car
red.
Mr.. BRTGes moved to have the following letter of
Mr.. Washington inserted on the Journal
CoALI MOURN, KENAwHA COUNTY Va,
January 9, ls43.
MY DEAR sIR-wth this you will receive the war.
sword OF my grand uncle, Gen. George Washington and
the goldheaded cane bequeathed to him by Dr. Benjamin
Franklin.
These interesting relics wish to be presented through
you dear sir to the Congress Of the United States
behalf ofthe nation.
Congress can dispose of them in such manner as shall
seem most appropriate and best calculated keep
mory the character and services Of two ustrious
fo,,p Nfn,r n~nu lie \
''1' wi p SAMUEL S 7. w WASH SSST,
To Hon. GEORGE SUMMERS,
House OF Representatives.
This, of course, was carried
Mr. KENNEDY then had his special order about
commercial reciprocities "a copy of which sent
yon) made the special order for next Saturday
The House then went into committee of the
whole, and took up and passed the Navy Appropria.
ton Bill, with the following amendments:-
The amendment to reduce the pay of officers 20
per cent, was rejected.
Ayes z Noes sc
ing: .
Mr.. MKEoN's amendment, relative to allowing
no money to be appropriated for the fitting out of
the African Squadron was rejected.
Ayes. Noes
a. Not counted
Among the ayes, | save. j. Ingersoll, Cave
Johnson, Rayner, Meniwether, Doig. Burke. Cliff
ford, Snyder, Redding, Torrance, Lowell Gwinn,
and M'keon Not much OF show of strength for
the ultra Benton party in the House.
Mr. STANLY, however, proposed an amendment,
by which the total amount OF the pay of the officers
and seamen fthe whole navy is reduced $4,000
only This was garfield
Ayes Nays
70. "a
Where were the other la members?
Mr. MALLORY moved an amendment that the du-
ties OF the head of the Bureau of provisions and
clothing shall hereafter be discharged by Captain
Mr. King moved that they be discharged bv pur.
ser. MIR: Mallory's motion to put Captad there
was carried:-
Ayes. Nays.
lib. No count
Mr.. FEssKNDEN moved that no man shall be put
at the head Ct the Medical Navy Bureau who has
not been to sea Tor five years at least. This was
severe cut at DIR. Burton, and was carried.
Mr. LEVY moved that $500 900 be appropriated