Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-25
BY TELEG RAPH.
From the Madison Papers-l
Arrival of the America.

From the Madison Papers.l
Arrival of the America.
HALIFAX Thursday, July 49,
The steamship America arrived off the harbor last
night but she did reach her wharf until this morning
owing TO the dense fog which prevailed
The America arrived at Liverpool on Sunday the Both
ult., and sailed the 9th inst O'Clock p NJ
Sir Robert Peel killed the 2Sth of June by be-
ing thrown from his horse.
The growing crops OF grain throughout the kingdom
continue promising, though harvest may be later than
the average of seasons.
The manufacturing districts represent increased
trade
Louis Philippe is said to be dying of cancer in the
stomach and his relations state that his life scarce
" last month longer.
We have dates from Lisbon to the 9th ult. Great
eitement prevails in consequence of the arrival of
American squadron in the Tague enforce the claim of
$4,000. Twenty-one days allowed by the Amer
lean commander for reply. Fears entertained of
refusal.
The Portuguese Government has determined to resist
the demand upon them Speculation is rife in England
the probable effect the death of Sir Robert Peel
will have the position of parties. The general belief
appears be that the will rather strengthen than
weaken the position of the present ministry.
LIVERPOOL, July 6.
COMMERCIAL SUMMARY.-Prices have advanced on
and 1-s per pound all descriptions ineri-
Sales for the week reached 60 600 bales.
Flour has slightly advanced with increased demand
Brown and Shpiey quote Western at Is to 22s Phil
adelpha Dps Baltimore 22a22s Sd 18a21s per Dbl.
Wheat is quoted at 5s 2da6s Sd per 20 pounds
business
Corn 25a26s for mixed.
Provisions-Beef unchanged. Pork dull. Bacon in
moderate demand without advance shoulders firm ut
late advance hams in rather better inquiry Lard mar
ket better at Cd advance Taow dull at last weeks
rates. Cheese-small lot by Atlantic sold slowly at
25a37s Cd.
Groceries-Cofee market very firm and higher rates
demanded. Sugars in fair demand at prices I'd higher
New York. July 20, 8 p. M.
On Thursday visited by a terrible hurricane,
which commenced at 10 O'Clock at night and continued
n . O'Clock next morning The wind blew awiully and
the rain fell in almost deluging the city Sign
boards scaolds, trees, and awnings were strewed in
every direction impeding the passage of pedestrians and
vehicles. Houses unroofed and blown down. CHM
destroyed cellars inundated and several fine ships
driven ashore, and one steamboat was lost.
PHILApELpHIA July 20, 8 p. M
The storm of Thursday did considerable damage to
shipping and property About thirty sloops, schooners,
and small boats sunk in the Delaware instant
ly. Houses unroofed, large trees uprooted,
and great amount Of damage done ont he Schuykill-
The damage greater than has been known since the
spring of 1882 and attended by the loss of several
Ives-
All teegraphic communication was suspended yester
day.
New Cabinet.
WASHINGTON July 20, s P. NJ
APPoINTMENTs-For Secretary of State Mr.. Web
Secretary of War; Mr.. Bates; Secretary of the
Treasury, Mr. Corwin; p M. General, Mr.. Hall; Sec-
rotary Of the Navy, Mr.. Graham; Attorney General,
Mr.. Crittenden; Secretary of the Interior Mr. Pierce
BosToN. July IS.
Professor Webster is to be executed the Both of
August next, at o'clock.
ST. LOUIS, July 90
The board of health report thirty interments for
the last twentyou hours of which nineteen cho
era Deaths and nine children under five years OF age
WASHINGTON July %, sPM.
HoUsE.-Mr. Olds asked leave to offer a resolution,
the Senate concurng, that the Speaker oil the House
and the President OF the Senate adjourn their respective
houses Monday, the 2sth of August, at noon; and
resolving by both houses that the session thereof
commence on the first Monday of November next.
The Speaker said the resolutions must be acted on
separately.
Mr.. Olds replied that he did not want to adjourn on
the 2Sh of unless there should be session
mencing in November.
The Speaker said that the gentleman might attain his
object by modifying his resolution take a
Mr. Preston King reminded the Speaker that
ton pending to suspend the rules to take up the
business the table; motion agreed to.
SENATE.-Mr. Webster's resignation laid before
the Senate by the President
Mr.. Houston presented the proceedings of meeting
of citizens Of Texas asserting the right Of Texas all
the territory claimed by her. and condemning the
of the Federal officers preventing her from exercising
her rights of Jurisdiction and declaring their determine
ton resist such interference at all hazards and to the
last extremity.
Mr. Houston said he was entirely confident that the
declarations made in good faith and they would be
made good.
The omnibus bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Foot submitted amendment providing that the
State of California shall exercise jurisdiction
any territory south of the line of 80 3d. until after the
question of establishing territorial government south
of that line shall have been submttd to the people
Mr.. Clay took the floor, and after few remarks pro-
ceeded address the Senate favor of the bill and
to objections urged against it. He commenced
by expressing his irm conviction that danger to the
Union does exist and requires immediate action
that danger. He was alarmist, but must be much
mistaken in the signs OF the times II they did not betoken
danger. Among the signs, he named the solemn
solves of several Legislatures in favor of
tonal measures in the of the admission of Caor
r. 81 - 1,ls.
of slavery in the District of Columbia.
If he should have occasion to refer to the law
mended by the late President he hoped would be
derstood that he did without the least feeling of
kindness. He In this connection then passed beaut
full tribute the memory of General Taylor. He had
known him probably longer than any other in
Washington. He knew his father well one of the
best and one of the intelligent citizens of the State
of Kentuckp, and had known the late President since
the time he entered the army, and, although he had not
met him after because Of their respective positions in
different spheres of service he had always known him
to be a good, honest, and brave He had covered
his old head with laurels and added honor and glory
his country Wiehout saying anything to what
would have been his official course, had he lived he
say reference to his administration in connection
with foreign affairs far they had been developed,
it met his hearty and cordial Peace
ashes.
Mr. Clay considered the propriety of admitting New
Mexico rs State declaring his conviction that she
was not in the of maturity assented State and
that she could not be admitted such the present
time.
Mr. Mason called on Mr. Clay to say whether he
knew of any consultation held between Southern Sena-
tors and Senators from the free States
Mr.. Clay-"N No; but will the Senator say that the
Southern opposed to the bill have not had frequent
consultations among themselvesP'
Mr. Mason-ssWe have had frequent consultations
affecting the honor dgnisy, and safety OF the SOUTH