Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-19
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
IFrom the Madison Pspers.l

SENATE.-Soon after reading of the journal, the ac-
ton OF the House of Representatives in relation the
death Of DIR. Mes was announced
The usual resolutions of coincidence were adopted
and the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, announced
the death Of DIR. Mes of that State late member of
the House, who expired at his residence York the
10th instant.
New ORLEANS Sept IL.
Galveston dates the 9TH instant containing the pro-
ceedings of the Legislature, have been received.
bill has been engrossed in the House for organizing
the county OF Santa Fe IL provides for the imposition
OF special taxes authorizes the Governor anticipate
collection and for supplies and means Of
transportation; defines authorizes the appoint
ment OF marshal and deputies, with power arrest
for treason and provides for impartial trials, &c.
letter from Austin says that the bill had passed
both Houses, with prOyso that the troops shall
march until Congress shall settle Pearces bill provided
such settlement subject the arrangement OF March
first.
A bill has passed the House requiring the Governor
to submit to the people any proposition OF Congress to
purchase territory
bill has been introduced proposing to sell the north
territory and fixing the northern boundary of Tex
from the intersection of the Tooth degree of long
tude with the 39th degree and 80 minutes latitude
ming the meridian Of 103 thence to 30 thence paral
lei to the Rio Grande-Texas renquishing all previous
claims and receiving ten millions of dollars in per
cent. stock, redeemabe in fourteen years.
A Joint resolution introduced requiring the Gov
ernor demand of the General Government the
val of all Indians beyond the limits of Texas.
The meeting held San Antonio passed reSOlu-
tons defend the Union with the blood and
all the territory north OF hryhree degrees, west
hundred
New ORLEANS, Sept. II.
A letter from Austin, Texas, dated the Sd, says: The
bill has not passed. 1t lost in the Senate.
The news of the passage of Mr.. Pearce's amended
bill stopped further proceedings except the referring of
the Congress proposition to the people.
1t that the western inhabitants Of Texas are
opposed to selling the territory and that the eastern
were unanimously in favor Of it.
Governor Bell accepts the services Of six companies
of rangers, which the Legislature agreed raise to
operate against the Indians.
The Legislature was expected to adjourn on the 5th
PHILADELPHIA, Sept IA, 8 p. m.
The Democratic State Convention at Syracuse, n.
Y, yesterday afternoon, succeeded in efecting choice
of candidates for Governor and other State officers.
The ticket is composed of three barn-burners and
hunkers. For Governor, Horace Seymour; Lieutenant
Governor, Sanford E Church; Canal Commissioner,
John c. 8Iather; Clerk of the Court of Appeals, Chas
S. Benton; State Prison Inspector, Mr. Angel.
WASHINGTON, Sept. IA, 8 pm
SENATE.-Mr. Bell, from the committee on Indian
tribes in California, which, after amendment to fix
the annual salaries of three Indian three thou
sand dollars was passed.
Mr. Davis, of Miss. from the committee on military
affairs, reported bill to provide pensions for the
widows OF deceased officers and soldiers not hitherto
provided for
The President laid before the Senate Rev. Mr.. Cur
ley's report Liberia.
Messrs Gwnn and Fremont introduced a number of
bills for the benefit Of California: relating the public
lands, the gold mines, pacers, survey Of the coast,
lighthouse systems, donation, presumption rights, and
the settlement of land claims.
After the consideration of the morning business, the
bill providing for the suppression OF the slave trade in
the District Of Columbia was taken up, on motion OF
Mr. CLAY, the pending question being upon concurring
in the amendment made by the Senate, in committee,
providing penalties for entcing slaves to escape and
giving the corporate authorities control over the ngress
and egress of free people OF color.
After considerable debate the bill ordered to be
engrossed-yeas 80, nays 49,
HoUsE-Mr. Venable, by unanimous consent intro
duced joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the
NAVY to furnish certain metal to the Clark Mills
complete the casting Of his equestrian of Jack
son, which passed.
Mr. Harris announced that Algen w. Babbitt, dele
gate from Utah was in Washington and moved that he
now be admitted to scat but, his credentials
not before the House, Mr.. Harris waived the question
until Monday
Mr. Bayly. from the committee of ways and means
reported back the bill making appropriations for the
support of the Post Office Department; and the Sem
ates amendments were concurred IN.
Mr.. Toombs said he four weeks ago instructed to
make report the tariff question. He submitted
report that in the Judgment of tbs committee of ways
and MEANS is inexpedent to attempt any Legislation
the existing duties on imports.
lengthy discussion ensued, but the report was hnal
ly adopted.
Mr. Brooks moved to reconsider the vote; lost, yeas
90, nays SO.
After further business the House adjourned
Col J. B. Walton left in the Portland yesterday with
dispatches for Gov Bell announcing the passage of the
Texas and New Mexico bills. He senl by express
orders by telegraph from Washington the coec-
tor of this port.
Arrival of the Canada.
HALIFAX, Sept. 16
The steamship Canada, arrived at this port at half
past FIVE o'clock this morning, sailed from Liverpool
Saturday the 7th inst She has thus made her trip in
eight days and seventeen hours from port to port.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 7.
No changes has occurred in wheat and flour. Full
prices have been obtained Indian has declined Cd
per quarter
WAsHNGroN, Sept 16, P. NJ.
SENATE.-Mr. Fremont introduced bill for the set
Element OF the private land claims in California.
Mr.. Pratt introduced bill prevent the encing Of
slaves from their masters.
The bill to preserve peace with the Indian tribes in
California passed
time The question being taken upon its passage, Mr.
Benton briefly addressed the Senate.
After considerable debate the bill passed-yeas
80, nays 10.
The bounty land bill was then taken up. pending
amendment making provision Tor satisfaction TO virginia
for revolutionary bounty land warrants rejected.
Mr.. Souge moved amendment extending the benefits
of the bill the navy and marine corps who served
the Of Florida during the Seminole war, and In
the Gulf during the Mexican war; which agreed TO
yeas % yeas 81
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE. Mr. Melville, from the committee on printing
presented a memorial from VIM NJ Belt, praying to
be released from his contract.
The committee recommends granting Belts petition,
and offers resolution giving the printing to Richie and
Gales Seaton at double the price paid to the con-
tractors
The memorial and resolutions referred to the
Feet committee printing
Mr. Stephens under the rule, gave notice of his in
II a.