Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-04-18
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the Legislature of Michigan, resembling the in>ruc-
tons the Senators and Representatives. in Congress
from that State To vote for the WiImn provIso. He
expressed his pleasure in presenting these resolutions
aud considered them peace-offering. He hoped
they would be received SUCH
Mr.. Douglass presented memorial for the free
navigation Of the river 81. Lawrence, aud hoped
ian would be taken time to secure This outlet for
the fal trade of the West.
Mr.. Seward moved that the memorial be printed.
but commended that the Erie Canal supple NIL aclI-
ties necessary for the commerce. OF the West.
Tie Seuae then resumed the consideration Of bills
and resolutions the subject of slavery. which Mr..
Foute hid moved to refer Ia select cumlnIttee of
thirteen with Instructions fur the settlement of all
questions ar>ing out Of the Institution of slavery.
To this mutton. Mr.. Baldwin had moved an amend
ment pruvIding that the question Of admitting Cali
fornia should not be connected with the subject.
Upon the amendment, Mr.. Benton briefly address
cd the Senate. stating facts in support of the position
assumed by him-that in sixty years Of Legislation
Congress had never before coupled the admission of
State with any other question.
Mr. Clay replied again. citing the If Missou-
ri. and proceeded with some remarks for the purpose
of showing that Injustice would be done CalIfur-
MIA by referring her Ia a select committee. He
would net consent to couple California with slavery
in any way.
Mr. Dayton opposed conneciing the admission of
California with the distracted question of slavery.
Mr.. King advocated The prapriety Of connecting
the two subjects as proposed. California was ter
ritory, and could have rights Sale until Cou-
gress had made her such. He hoped the Union
could be preserved
Mr.. Douglass. for the purpose of getting test
question, moved lay the whole subject the table,
but withdrew his motion for Mr.. Webster who
pressed his readiness TO vote for the committee, but
could not submit to any measure which would make
the admission of California dependent on any other
| MI Ila nj ha 10 tn fNafi
MIA Independent MEASURE, aud would vote for
the proposed committee experiment., rather
than from any confidence in It's results.
! Mr.. Fooe modified bis motion by substituting for
the words ga plan of compromise the words "a
scheme Of adjustment"
After some further remarks by Messrs. Benton and
King, Mr.. Dayton renewed the motion to lay Dir.
Foote'S motion the table, which rejected
yeas 26. nays o.
HoUsE.-The census bill was received from the
Senate and referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
MIR. Bayly, from the Committee of Ways and
Means, reported the army and navy appropriation
bill for the ensuing fiscal year.
Mr.. Potter, from the Committee on Post Offices and
Post Roads reported bill establishing mail routes
! in California. Oregon, New Mexico, and Minnesota.
Mr.. Burt. from the Committee on Military Affairs,
reported bill increasing the number of commlssa-
res in the army.
Mr.. Cub, of Alabama. from the Committee on
Public Lands, reported bill granting bounty lands
to soldiers of the war of 1872, soldiers of the Indian
under Gen. Wayne, and of tie Creek and Flori-
da wars.
WASHINGTON, April IL.
SENATE.-Mr. Benton gave notice that if the busi-
ness Of yesterday should be resumed he had amend
ment 10 offer. and perhaps some additional ones.
The amendments read. They present nine
different propositions the object Of which is to pre-
the connection of the question Of the admission
of California with other matters, making it depen-
dent upon any other subject.
Mr.. Foote'S motion for n select committee of thr-
/ teen laid upon the table temporarily.
The deficiency bill was then taken up, and after a
lengthy debate. amendment striking out the spprn-
prations for the erection of wings to the patent Of
fee was offered, but without coming 10 any definite
conclusion, they adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE.-The bill giving to the widow of General
Worth pension of $50 per month taken up
! Mr.. Jones moved to amend by making provision
also for pensions for the widows of prvates who died
in Mexico.
The Speaker decided said amendment out of order,
in which decision he was sustained by the House.
Mr.. Jones said he should oppose the bill because it
in direct violation of the general laws the SUBJ
lject of pensions.
Mr.. McClernand a question of order
The Speaker decided that no debate was allowable
the bill finally laid over.
Mr.. Burt, chairman Of the committee on the Gal
phin claim, having asked for further instructions,
stated In behalf of the committee that they did not
ask for any enlargement Of their dutes as they had
seen nothing far they had progressed 10 induce
them to apply for any enlargement of their powers,
but the committee of opinion that the resolution
under which they acting restricted their enquiry
to the relation and conduct of the Secretary o: War
in the matter, and did not authorize them to enquire
whether there was anything unusual improper, in
allowing interest said claim. He therefore felt il
his duty 10 protest against any such inference being
drs wn from their application.
This was the duty he had been charged to perform
by the committee and iii the language Of the report
''he asked for the instructions of the House the
Interpretation of the language of TIE resolution and
the duty of the committee; who content 10 per-
form the duty as defined by the resolution, but wish
distinctly 10 be understood not asking that theiI
duties be increased or power, be enlarged"
A long debate ensued Of desultory character and
sundry resolutions and amendments offered, al
Of which were rejected when finally Mr.. Harriss re-
solution, amended, was passed, viz:
"That the select Committee appointed to investigate
the Galphin claim be instructed to make full enquiry
and report the House the origin and nature of the
same. and the circumstances Of the prosecution Of il
before the Department Of the Government and the
passage of the law authorising lie payment the
names Of the agents who have prosecuted and urged
the same the amount paid on said claim with The
interest, and whether the paid conformity
with law and precedent; the names of the individuals
to whom paid the amount received by each; how
said interest originated, and of all matters in any
way pertaining to the subject and that the committee
have power TO send for persons and papers," and III.
House then adjourned.
CaihOun's Successor.
WASHINGTON, April l1th.