The New York herald., 1862-02-18
House Of Representative.
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ANNOUNCEMENT CAPTURE FORT DoyEr
Mr. CoLrAx (rcp) of Ind. asked sna resdily obtained
psrmssionto make statement relative to Fort Doneson
Amid profound sience Mr.. Colfax said that General
Mcclellan had authorized him to inform the House that
he had just recevcd despatch from Cairo, informing
him of the arrival Of the sunbost CaTondeet at that
place bringing hc Of the capture Of Fort Doneson
Yesterday by the land forces Of the United States, with
fifteen thousand prisoners including General A. Sidney
Johnston and General Buckner. General Floyd and
escaped. The loss on both sides IL very heavy.
Applaure snd laughter greeted the latter psrs Of the
despatch
During the reading Of this brief but intensely exciting
despatch just sufficiently long, and frsght with idnss
TO stir the hearts Of ell patriotic men, there was an evi
effort TO restrain the feelings whch at its conclusion
burst forth in ringing cheer and clappng OF hands such
ss we're never heard tbs hail before For the rst time
the professional etiquette of the reporters gallery
broken and this all times orderly amid the disordery
portion of tbs House. echoed with the note of joy which
IN full volume from 6ocr and galleries.
In vain the punctilious Speaker struck his gaye 10
hiring back the House TO order None could see inpro-
pristy or inlraction OF rules in such indulgence Of
patriotic feelings and the rejoicing went unconned
upon the aoor Members sprung iranticaly from their
sents and rushed round Mr.. Collar centre,
he reresng 10 the open space outside the seats Bsre
congratulations went space as the despatch went
from hand 10 hand. Amid the throng the
able member from Kentucky, Mr.. crittcndsn, with
his gray hairs, was most distngushabie, and for
some minutes wherever he movod he encountered the
ou,stretched hands OF his composs, who congratulated
him on the glorious event which had cleared Old Ken
tuoky Of the rebels who had long held thra the
Union people OF his native State and heartily and with
beamng face. did the old patriot respond TO the general
feeling.
The Speaker had busy time OF II with his csrping
gave but for time 10 purpose, ~ II was felt that
there was ndecorum commtsd in such dernonsra
ton Of joyous aud loyal feeling the victories OF the
Union.
Mr.. wAsHBuRS, (rer.) of Ill want the gsntlcmah
from Indiana state that General Ulysses s. Grant who
commanded the land forces that captured tho fort from
Illinois, and from Gslcna, In my district.
Mr. MALLORY, tUnonl of KY, in Wow OF the crafty
ing fact, moved that the House ADJOURN
Mr.. ColrAx said ths. he had further from For,
Donelson, from rebel sources
Cries OF "Iets have " ), "Go 20 tue ussS anu read H.
The Srsnse called tho Houss to order, and deep
Mr. CorsaS then read The despatch, as brought bys
flag Of truce Norfolk. confirming the capture Of Forl
This was greeted with applause on tho door and in the
Mr. wrrum, CUnion) Of Pa, moved sa adjournment.
The House evidently 81 this time was not in proper
condition for business.
Mr.. MALLORY moved 70 discharge The COMMITTEES tho
Conduct Of the War, from good news this morning
there seemed to bo no further for thsm.
This was greeted with loud laughter and cries Of
"Agrecd," agreed"
Mr.. WislBuHs remarked that the - was SO crafty
ing that tho House evidently was in no temper tor busi
ness. IIo suggested that the House adjourn.
The House again refused to adjourn.
CoxpuCr THE War.
Mr.. Cocoa, trep) Of Mass, address-1 tho House In
favor Of the ont resolution authorizing the appointment
" o etou0erapbcr for the ComnceOn the Conduct of
tie war ~ oliod upon NJ wicsine 20 state on wha.
authyy No latter Friday made the allegation against