Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-08-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House preceded 10 consider the joint resolution of the
Senate granting 4 the Jackson Monument Committee certain
brass guns and noars captured by Gen. Jackson, and for
other purposes.
1t was read thee times and passed.
Mr.. EVANS of Maryland, moved to reconsider this
vote He said he had objection to give monument
to the brave old soldier but he willing give for
this purpose all the brass ordnance in the service which might
be technically reported unfit for service
Mr. COLLAMER stated that there had been many pieces
Of ordnance taken from the enemy during the Revolution and
many also taken in the last which unfit
for service. And why because most Of those Of brass
light pieces and not sufficiently strong resist the greatly
increased strength Of gunpowder used for the modern
improvements in the manufacture of that article had been such
that its strength than doubled besides these
light pieces ecoed much to be unit for modern prac
ce This being borne in mind let gentlemen look this
resolution and they would perceive that If it passed in
its present form would authorize the delivery up Of all the
trophies by the brave achievements of the army Of the
Revolution, and they would all be melted up Many them
gentlemen prepared for resu, ike He had obJec-
ton that all the taken by Gen Jackson himself should
be appropriated TO this use, but he object giving up
the precious trophies of the Revolution He therefore desired
that the bill should be amended by adding proviso provid
ing that should not be considered including the pieces
taken from the enemy in the war OF the Revolution.
Mr. EVANS, of Maryland, said be not only willing
that General Jackson should have of BRASS hut
perennus but he hoped the House would take
to exclude from the grant the trophies which the gentleman
from Vermont had alluded for the of monument
He withdrew il, however, at the request Of
Mr.. PALFREY, who took the ground, Directing to
giving up the trophies Of the Revolution Should such thing
be done, would be fell all parts Of the country great
outrage the public feeling Mr. P. ready go far
any oher man in ying money for the proposed
The reading Of the resolution brought TO his recolec
ton remembrance Of two pieces Of ordnance which
were the fayotes Of Massachusetts, they dear to her
from Revolutionary memories and associations with the days
OF Hancock and Adams The country would not forgive the
surrender of trophies Ike these for any purpose not immed
atey connected with tie Revolution
Mr.. McCLERNAND wished to have read the memorial o.
the Monument Committee. He said, he understood the
language Of that memorial prayed that certain brass pieces
taken at Pensacola together with such others might be
ported unservceabIe By the Chief Of the Ordnance Depart
men might be taken r this purpose II had last year beer
supposed that the ordnance taken Pensacola would be su
Cent But it now found that small addition Of other
brass pieces would be requisite and they prayed that such
might be granted them unfit for the public service.
Mr.. SCHENCK Inquired whether, in these addhiona
pieces were included tie guns taken during the Revolution
Threat disorder prevang little could be heard distinctly
Mr. EVANS moved again the previous question, which
was seconded and the main question being reconsdeng
twas carried SO the vote adopting the resolution in its pre-
sent form reconsdsred.
The question then recurring reconderng the vote b,
which the resolution had been ordered its third reading,
was carried.
Mr.. McCLERNAND then proposed to add proviso er
GLIDING the trophies Of the Revolution.
About twenty gentlemen were here on their feet once
endeavoring TO address the Chair
Mr.. McCLERNAND and Mr.. sCHENCK made remarks
not distinctly audible in the confusion.
Mr.. HASKELL reminded the House that when he had in
troduced resolution for the erection Of TO the
memory Of Mr.. Adams. the House had voted it down II,
moved TO lay the resolution on the table
Mr.. SCHENCk understood to express shame that the
House should for moment think Of ndulgng resolution
like this after having refused monument to the greatest
the land.
Mr. KING, Of Georgia, opposed to giving up the VEN
cradle and precious trophies Of the vaor Of TO
any general whatever They belonged to the country they
should descend from generation TO generation they
many herooms which ought to descend to postety show
hem what their had DONE He was opposed the
whole proceeding He would vote such gif 10 COM
either Taylor Scott or any other man. however
distinguished patriotic, brave He moved To Law the
luton on the table, and demanded the yeas and nays which
taken and resulted Yeas "a, nays Ill.
So the House refused to lay the resolution on the table
Mr. SCHENCK moved TO amend the resolution by strik.
ing out the words "togeher with such other pieces Of brass
ordnance reported unsesiccabe the Chief Of the Ord
Office may deem sufficient for the purposes Of the said
committee"
Mr.. McCLERNAND said there seemed to be much mis-
apprehension upon this subject member Of the committee
appointed by the Jackson Monument, Association had placed
in his hands their memorial asking The donation Of certain
brass pieces be used in the construction of an equestrian
statue to the memory Of Gen. Andrew Jackson The pieces
asked for consist Of -four ourpounde brass guns and
nnench brass mot,ars, weighing in all 1890 pounds
ported TO be unservceab which captured by General
jackson at Pensacola.
contract had been made by the committee with Mr.
Clark Mills Of Charleston, for the construction Of the statue
at cost Of 000 of which sum 81 500 had already been
contributed by GENEROUS and grateful public There was
no doubt but that ample would be received for
the construction Of the statue In tasteful and substantial
FORM The statue was to BE- onehird larger than life and