The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-03-07
The House then adjourned.
w AsHINGroN, Feb. 26.

SENATE-Mf. Shields. / move TO ad-
mi, ladies to the floor of the Senate, to
witness the presentation Of Gen. Jackson $
sword. Agreed" from all sides OF the
Senate. Wherespon the ladies crowded
in till the gallery was full OF them.
The Naval Reform bill was under dis
cussion, when, the debate was suspended
to allow the presentation OF the sword worn
by Gen. Jackson at the battle Of New Or
leans. The sword was placed on the
Clerks desk Mr. Cas-. rose, and raising
the sword. presented it to the Senate. In
doing so, he took the opportunity to pay
a tribute to the memory Of Jackson. He
briefly. poin,edly and fsslipgly alluded to
the presentation Of the sword of Wash
ing,on; and in passing. spoke OF the offer.
ing OF the cane of Franklin, which was
at the same time deposited by the side OF
the sword of his great co.laborer in the
cause Of human rights. His alluslons to
w Washington and Franklin were very hap
py and appropriate.
He did not regard these ceremonies as
empty and unmeaning. The first was the
memorial of the first and greatest Of our
chief magistrates; and these and other
memorials Of his successor in the admin
istration Of the Government. and second
only to him in the gratitude and affec.
lions Of the American people. will lie
side by side, tokens Of patriotic devotion !:
and in ages shut out from our vision by
the future, when remote generations hear
of our heritage of freedom. shall gaze up
on these testimonials Of victories-time
worn but time ehonored-they will be car
ried back by the association to those he
roes Of our early story, and will find their
love of country strengthened and their
pride in her Institutions and their conf
denoe in her fate aud fortunes increased.
Mr.. Bell followed in a speech highly eu,
losis.ic Of the hero OF the battle of New
Orleans. He spoke at much length and
very eloquently.
At the conclusion Of his speech. Mr.
Bell introduced joint resolution, accept
ing the sword. and returning the thanks Of
Congress to the family Of the late Gene
raj Armstrong. Read three times by u
unanimous consent. and passed.
Mr.. Gwin offered a resolution that the
speeches of Messrs. Cass and Bell be en-
tered on the journal. and that the joint
resolution be carried to the House. Pas.
sed.
Mr.. Morton resumed the discussion OF
the Naval Reform Bill.
HoUsE.-Mr. Disney, from the Commit.
tee on Public Lands, reported Senate bill
granting lands TO Michigan to aid in the
OF railroads.
On motion of Ar. Clinaman, the bill
was tabled-yeas 81. nays 72.
Mr.. Disney reported Senate bill, with
an amendment. granting lands to Florida
in aid of railroads in said State.
On motion of Mr.. Peckham, it was ta-
bled-yeas 90. nays &C..
The Secretary OF the Senate was here
having the sword of Jackson
in one hand and the resolution of the
Senate in the other. In view Of the in
ceremonies. the rules OF the
House were suspended. and large mum
Der of ladies, who were waiting outside,
were admitted TO the floor. Much dis.
order for some time prevailed, the hall be-
ing densely crowded.
On motion OF Mr.. Smith. Of Tennessee.
the resolution of the Senate, accepting the
sworn III hotOhs was tohcH
up. Mr. 8. then addressed the House at
some length, eulogizing the character
and military skill Of Gen. Jackson.
Mr.. Zollicoffer. who represents the
Nashville district. followed in an eloquent
tribute to his gallant deeds.
Mr. Benton then took the floor. and
spoke at msch length OF Jackson's life and
personal history, narrating minately the
ces Of many of his battles, and
in some OF which Mr. Benton was his aid
When Mr.. Benton had concluded. the
resolution was adopted, and 100. 600 CO.
pies OF the speeches on the occasion or
iered, to be printed
The Navy Appropriation Bill was then
aiken up in Commute but after a short
ime, laid aside, and the amendments TO
he Indian Pension Bill considered but
Without definite action, the House took
ecsss until clock. for general debate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27a :
SENArE.-Mr. Fsssenden. from the
on printing. reported adversely I
o printing Professor Espy's fourth me-
vepnrt $50 i