Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-02
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, April ".
SENArEAfer the presentation Of petitions and the trans
action of the usual morning business, Mr.
take his motion instruct the committee Of Is
Mr. Cays and Mr. Bentons resolutions report separately
on each subject involved aud not to unite bill two
mo'e ncongruous subjects.
Mr. Clay objected t. the consideration Of the motion in
the absence of the committee of who left city this
morning with the remains of Mr.. Calhoun, and who
away under the impression that the Senate would act upon
important business during their absence upon duty i'm
posed them by the Senate The majority said Mr. had
already determined by decisive VOTE give
miitee any instructions general special But ia the ab
Of many Senator'S whose places tss
morning. he could that the actual majority Of the
body represented.
Mr. Benton aked vote, but simply desired the motion
Mr. Clay suggested that the appropriate time argue the
question OF uniting subjects in one bill would
arrive after the bad made report Joining two or
mole incongruous subject IL however the Senator desired
no vote at present. but simply to make speech, he had
objection.
The Senate then proceeded consider the notion
Mr. Benton read several extracts from English works
parliamentary law 10 show that the taken on refer
ring the California bill committee uniting
by said committee Of two nconguous subjects in
the act if il should be doDe in violation Of all
parliamentary practice. The citations finished, Mr. pro-
ceeded with remarks the general subject The
ference Of the California bill 10 committee known to be
against her violation Of that principle Of parliamentary
law which refers every subject to committee supposed be
in favor Of it, He defended the he had taken n the
Senate opposition to action the bill and the reference 10
the select committee Of many subjects. He referred
made by Mr. Borland, designating his r Benton
OF expedent for consuming the time Of
Senate The Senator from Arkansas and himself had not
speaking for some time II that Senator were
judge and he Ben0n) ul for his life before him, he
would ask change Of venue.
Mr. Borland said the Missouri would per-
feciy safe his hands He opposed capital punish
men and if called upon TO pass sentence Of death he
would prefer esgning executing the duty The Senator's
life would be sae matter whether for his conduct here
elsewhere
The Chair then called the Senator ordeT and continued
firmly TO resist any attempts at personalities.
Mr. Borsnd resumed in order and declared himself ene
| ly indifferent to Mt Benton's praise
Mr. Benton replied il the Senator repeat the expression
alluded would commit breach Of the rule which for
bids personal reflections, and would say thing in itself
true. [cries Of "Order" amid which Mr. Benton took his
seat
Mi Clay said he had no present intention Of replying to
the parliamentary argument cf the Senator from Missouri
| Mr.. Benon's motion then laid the table,
The Senate took and passed the bill relative 10 Indian
Adjourned.
HOusE-A'ter considerable discussion of the various
amendments Mr. Richardson's resolutions Of inquiry
adopted. Yeas &c. nays 73. Adjourned after session Of
8 hours
WARRINGTON April %
SErATE-Mr Webster gave NOTICE that after week
he would take the earliest opportunity without
with he California bill, 10 move the Senate to take his
resolution in relation t. giving portion Of land TO actual
settlers.
Mr.. Webster submitted the following resolution.
Resolved That The Committee OF Finance be instructed 20
facilitate the coinage of the United States
The Senate then took up Mr.. Brsdbury resolution in
Istion to removals from office with understanding
vote should be taken Tomorrow.
Mr. Bradbury replied briefly speech BY Mr. Smith
ers weeks since the resolution.
Mr. Bell signifed intention future time,
dress the Senate the general subject of the Of
movs aud appointment which power he believed had been
and would be the Of much Of the troubles
existing in this country. He favor Of
regulating the whole subject by law and would make pro-
position 10 that effect else did He also submitted
few remarks in viDdicaon Of the alleged violation Of
pledges and prescription for opinions sake. In State.
he # OF removal for which specific
had not been requested and assigned.
Mr. Blight rejoined He undertook TO say that more ia
grant violation Of pledges had been made than that
oracised by present administration. The object OF the
pending resolution 10 obtain from the Executive the
chaIges upon which individuals had been emovedihe PIES
ident wing out in advance that he would only
for Gentlemen Of high character had been removed
in his State and yet they were wheng under the infe-
ence they wanting in the requisites OF honesty,
fidelity capacity necessary to the holding Of Office.
After additional conversational debate, the Senate
adjourned.