The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-12-31
DECEMBER D. 1916

DECEMBER %, 1916
1Er. EditOr-The great work has been per-
fectod to-day of adding another 10 the coulcd
eracy Of the United States The "Ione starr
has now Der place amid our briIliapi constella-
ton,
In the Senate, Mr.. Calhoun appeared, was
qualified, and took bis seat.
After the presentation of few petitions and
remonstrances against the "admission of Texas
as Slave State," the resolutions which had
previously passed the House, admitting her into
the Union were taken up. Mr. Webster opened
the debate, and as might be expected from his
peculiar position, took ground against her adm's-
sion with the unequal power she would have with
her slave population, as compared to other states
Of the Union. MI Huntington also spoke at
some length on The same side Messrs, Berrian
and Ragby took the opposite side, and contendo
that the malter was already settedby the action
of the American people. The latter took occa-
sion to define his position in relation to the mat
ter, and declared he had never entertained any
other idea than one favorable to the measure.
The vote was then taken and the resolutions
adopted, Ayes 81. Nays ID.
Immediately after the passage of these reso,
lulions, Mr. Levy, Of Florida, introduced one,
having in view The opening of negotiations with
Spain for the annexation Of the island Of Cuba
to The United States.
Mr.. Ashley, from the committee on the Judi
ciary, repoue3 bill providing for the extension
of the laws Of the United States over the State
Of Texas, selecting judicial districts, &c.
Mr. Benton subn tied resolution, which was
adopted insructiug the committee on Military
AAats, to inquire into the expedlency of raising
a regiment Of volunteers, to protect emgranis on
Their way to Oregon.
The most important business Of the House,
was the election Of Chaplain, for which three
baotings were had On the third, Mr.. Alilbur1
of Illinois, of the Methodist Church, roceiyec
l05 votes, out of 1888, and was consequently
elected
You will probably see in some of the papers
the propagation Of rumor t1at negotiations hat
been renewed by the British Minister on the sub
jcct of the Oregon Territory. have taken some
pains to investigate the matter, and am satisfied
the e is n foundation for The rqmOr
Yesterday, we rece we'd the news brought
from England by the Acadia, including the bIus
ter and gasconade incident, the journals of that
country. Ii produces no sensation here, Other
than TO occasion a smile of derison,
Mr.. Ofley, a principal clerk in the War De
pariment fell down and died instantly on Salur-
day evening, while waiting fora carnage TO take
him to his residence after the close of business
hours at bis office,
tits, perhaps, not an uninterestng coincidence
with the admission of a new State to our gIorl-
Gus confederation Of republics, that large par
ty is now celebrating over splendid banquet a
rhe United States Hotel the anniversary of the
landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock
! May ii result that the acts Of this day, shall be
the precursors of as extensive advancement @
human rights and human liberty, as the even
now being commcmorated,
Very respectfully yours,
DUQUESNE.