The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-27
House Of Representatives..

mand Adjourned.
House of Representatives.
WAsHINGroS, Feb 20, 1854.
RIGHT OF ROADWAY N TERRITORIES
The House passed the bill extending the provisions Of
the former law to grant right OF way to all plank
and railroads running through public lands in Terri
tories well through those in the STATES.
RAILROAD LAND sUMMARtLy DISPOSED or.
Mr.. DISNEY, (dem of Ohio, from the Committee on
Public Lands, reported the Senate bill grating public
lands in Michigan TO aid the construction of railroads.
with amendment providing for but two-namely the
Pontiac and AXE Superior, and tho Grad Rapids aud
Mchsan.and appropr'apg not more than two llit ns
On motion of Mr., CLIyoM.N, (dem) of N. c., the bill
tabled by vote of 9S against ~
Mr. DISNEY reported the Senate bill WITH the amend
nens granting lands to Florida 10 all railroads il said
tabled by vote of 9s az aipst Go
GENERAL JACksoS's BATTLE SWORD.
The Secretary Of the Senate at this point appeared at
the door Of the main aisle holding Jackson's sword in
hand and in the other the Segates resolution
ceptng the weapon and returning thanks to the family
Of tbs late General Armstrong for the gift and accepting
ii in the name of the nation
Mr. SMITH, (dem Of Tenn asked the House to
proceed to the consideration OF the Senae's resolution
TO this there dissent,
Mr. STANTON (dem) of Ky, suggested that ladies' out
side who cannot get into the crowded. galleries. be ad
mted to the door OF the hall the ceremonies
to be interesting and moved that the ues be suspended
Much confusion ensuea, the yeas aud nays rsre de-
mante5 and persons from every direction rushed into
the hall 10 accommoda ate the 'far onef.H Several gen
til aud addressed tue Speaker who he could
receive no proposition owing to such prevalent ois
Greer If We're the purpose OF thu House to transact
business amid such noise they must select other
presiding ofcer This had the elect Of restoring de-
the officers OF the House to tho orisr by
ing open the doors to the ladies'
VOICES" They ought not to come in ~ g Oh, ye;
should like to have of thsm at my side (augh-
ter.)
Mr.. CoRw1N (whg) OF Ohio, docking up tha ladies'
gaery) sad he should surrealer bis scat TO any lady
WHO should down and take it, Whether q strong or
common minded woman. (Laughter.)
His gailantry excited good humor, AID highly
commended, Upwards OF twenty ladies' escorted
into the hall and provided with seats among msmbers,
who evidently enjoyed their society
The SPEAKER having called the House to order, Mr..
SMITH, of Tennessee, after 'lcqueuty epeaAng OF the
duty and importance, customary all ages aud
tres of comneg,oratng the deeds OF llnstrous men,
said tie warriors of the Revolution and 1872 have esab
shed rank among nations OF the eartn
The those stirring and eyentu fast
must soon DO gathered TO TIER fathers Duty graft
tade, therefore, prompt to gather trophies OF the
vctors, TO speak to failure gene ratons who will
preserve the Of the deeds Of noble daring alive
the death of Gen. Jackson he placed thin sword in the
hand q FRIEND TO be delivered to his compatriot Ro
| bert Armstrong who in eminent degree comma nded
his respect and enjoyed his confidence These two pa
Iiots shared together the dangers of the AMI the
perty the t. be placed among trophies
Of our victories. therefore, it fitting that General
associated With the names Of two Of the bravsss OF the
brave, whose deeds recorded the brightest page
| Of our country 8 annals
Mr.. ZoIIIcorpEa, (whg) of Tenu who represents the
| Hermitage district, where that great lived and
| where his remains enombed, sail the martial
of jackson has become national property. The
brave the world pay his heroic spirit due honor
aud the bodest when trenang the paths of danger
walk erect and confident under the broad sunlight
OF his chtva.rous history Tennessee must feel
deep interest in the military OF JacAsou and his
unquestona6e personal herosm and he heated not to
that feeling has contributed, kmau degree to
| the full developement of that chivsLous sentmeat
which has distinguished the Tennessee troops
the country demanded their in the eld de
could speak with the more freedom, and without fear
! because he had ever Teen in ants goG,sm to those
who claim TO be the special political friends OF Jack.
son, let The sword be pr'serysI and handed down
ana camp chest Of Washington aud with the stat
| and printing press OF Frankin-and with those
most relics preserved cared for BE- regarded
high incentives to honorable ambition by the Amsri
can youth as long al liberty shall have home ADD
long the Union of these States shall have existence
Robert Armstrong his neighbor and freud-ope OF
the braves', and most magnanmors aud 'reest neare
men 1t had ever been his fortune toknor.
Mr.. BENTON (dem) Of Mo, rsmarAea--The world
knows in What manner the sword w,el "a for the
honor and benefit OF the country but the world has not
will not know unless the inside OF history Is gwen
what difficulties had TO be encountered aud surmounted
before the privilege OF using this sword or the benefit
Of the country obtained. They WHO only see the
great and glorious exp otis of men ~ the he ad OF an
lie mr. BENTON General Jscksons junior aid, and
therefore knew all about what he sayirg At the
beg!pning Of the war Jackson was Major General OF
Tennessee militia. His friends conhtug in his great
military talents and pure patriotism, proposed to the
general government his appointment IS Brsadier Gen.
eral OF the army allotted 70 the West He was not Gp.
pointed, but left to attend TO his farm. Again AMI
| again, as Mr. Benton related, General Jackson was
passed by II seemed as Il government had e1ectually
closed the door of military service against him He
no solicit Office, by coming to Washington for that
purpose but always ready to obey the cali Of his
try. In OF time however, Jackson got command
Of the troops, and after marching considerable dis
lance order arrived TO dsbsnd but this be refused
10 obey Coonel Benton entered into the particulars
gardng this inside history, in which lie was pro.
| minent actor The massacre o. Fort gims took
| place. General Jackson Immediately called out his
volunteers and then commenced that series OF victories
which have added such lustre to the country II was,
he insisted by accidents and chances that Jackson was
| carried forward
The senat.'s resolution was adopted.
On motion OF Mr. wALBmpGE, (dem) OF \. y, one
hundred thousand copies Of the speeches In both houses
the acceptation Of the sword we're ordered 70 be
! printed
Tie House went uto Committee on
| SAyY APPROPRIATION BILL
Mr. PEoRHAN, (dem ON Y, proposed to reduce the
appropriation OF $3.50 600 Tor stevens STEAMER
Considering the President IL commander chief OF the
army and navy sud when they looked az bis glorious
achievement last session, he asked, woul IL be proper
10 put any greater power into tie hands OF the present
tNecutiyet BE alluded to the Greytosn affair for the
purpose Of saying here Ia his place he regarded the
ders Issued In that case wholly unwarrsnted
Mr.. pHuPs, tdcm.) q Me, aud Others to order
Mr. lEcEibh Justided bis course, ssyng from tho
past we learn the future
| Renewed outcros or q Order order
Mr.. WHEELER, (dcm.) o. Y, suggested to his col
league, NJ the Presidents fnenAs exhibited 20 much
Groytowr as 1t evident there will not be place Of
any more importance attacked during the continuance Of
| this administration. (laughter)
Mr. PEcKHAS protested against the executive deciding
Tie question OF peace and Orders from the score
lars Of the Navy bssy aod 1proper and trary
4, IL n I spirit OF The e0nsataiion