Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-04

ken up. and, after conversation. passed.
The following resolution which offered yes
terday by Mr.. Foote. taken up, amended, aud
adopted:
Rssolred. That the President of the United States
be requested inform the Senate early practi
cable whether any person has been appointed by him
civil and military Goverunr of New Mexico since
the 9TH day of March, 1919
The consideration of the Presidents California |
bill resumed
Mr. Webster said that in his opinion, IL was high
ly expcdient admit California now, and give her |
proper position in the Union and such powers as
necessary to enable her to revolve tn the orbs
of political SYSTEM that he believed this to be
the general and unanimous sentiment Of the country;
did not think il safe longer TO delay her admission
without looking the alternative of her separation
from the Union. He considered the question of the
boundaries cOntended for by the South. California
would be of value to slave labor. Her soil and
climate absolutely forbade it. The disposition evinced
by the people Of that part of the territories had been
TO exclude slavery from their midst. Was it not
better. then, under all crcumsts nces to admit Cali
forna she is! He had no part in the acquisition
of these territories He was prophet. but it need
ed prophetic vision At the time of their acquisi
ton to foresee the consequences which must follow
that measure. These consequences were upon u.s.
and, as an American he was DESTROYS Of settling the
difficulty in the spirit advocated by the bill now under
consideration.
Mr. Foote addressed the Senate in relation To his
course and his views upon Mr.. Cay's compromise,
and was followed by Messrs. Rhett and Butler. Mr..
Davis of Miss. also replied with much warmth in
;imang that the bill could never receive his vote.
Mr.. Davis frequently interrupted by Fooie.
The Senate adjourned at O'Clock.
HoUsE.-The House proceeded TO consider the re-
port Of the committee the memorial of B. F. Mil
Ter, coniesting the of Mr.. Thompson, of Iowa.
A debate ensued but vote on the question
postponed until tomorrow.
The Speaker laid before the House a commnnica-
ton from the board of managers of the Nations
Monument Society," inviting the members TO nin with
them in celebrating the 4th of July.
On motion of Mr. Stanton. of Tenn, the invitation
accepted
The House then adjourned.
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Hen
~ Morris United States consul to Para
Mr.. Hackett is lying in very critical situation
and is not expected TO recover.
During The last week the Government has ordered
six hundred troops. from different military posts, for
New Mexico.
WASHINGTON. June %.
SENATE-After the consideration of the morning
business the Senate resumed the consideration of the
omnibus bill. Davis, of Miss, resumed his rema rks,
supporting at some LENGTH the amendment submitted
by Mr. Soue.
Mr. Soue followed in answer to Mr.. Webster's
reply to his speech Monday and Tuesday, and slso
In answer to Mr. Douglass. Mr.. Webster rejOned,
after which the question taken upon Mr.. Soue's
amendment, which was rejected-yeas l3, nays SO.
MI Davis aOQreSSeu the Senate upon the Dill. MT.
Clay expressed desire, and obtained an understand
ing that the vote the engrossment of the bill be
taken on Wednesday next. Senate then adjourned
HoUsE.-Parker introduced a bill relative to the
National armores, Springfield and Horper's Ferry,
which read and referred to the Committee on Mil
iIury Affairs. House then resumed the consideration
Of the report on the Iowa contested election case
Disney argued IN favor Of the sitting members
Thompson of Penn., followed the side.
TOombs Of Georgia, spoke in favor of contestant
Vandyke commenced speech, and alluded TO Thomp
Carter called the gentleman to order saying he had
called the member thief The Speaker said he did
not understand the gentleman.
Vandyke said it was understood that Thompson
took away the Poll book, and this regard as u lar
ceny. He then argued in favor of contestant.
Strong was permitted 10 make The closing speech
The resolution of the majority of the committee
elections concluded with the resolution that William
Thompson Is entitled to the seat which he now holds
This Vandyke moved to amend by counting certain
votes, rejecting Others and declaring HAT Daniel l..
Miller is entitled to the seat; question ukel--yeas
3d. nays 95; speaker voting in the negative This
made tie, and the question lost This is
strict party vote. with the exception of Durkee Pres
ton King and Hulmes. who voted for the amendment.
Before the result was announced there much
excitement. Thompson Of Miss. moved that the
House adjourn till Monday. The QUESTION was not
disposed Of and the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON June 30.
HOUsE.-The Speaker announced the first business
in order TO be the resolutions of the committee on
elections: That Mr.. Thompson, Dem. is entitled to
the he holds Representative from the 1st
Congressional district of Iowa.
AcClernaDd moved to lay the whole report on the
table.
Harris, of Illinois, inquired whether it was in or
der to move a call Of the House.
The Speaker replied In the negative.
Harris moved that the House adjourn, and dema nd
ed the yeas nays. The motion was disagreed to.
only voting in the affirmative.
The question then taken ON McClernand's mo-
ton. and decided in the negative.
Mcdonald moved pospobement of the subject
until Monday next, at III O'Clock.
Mr.. Crowe No sir eel
The Speaker said the motion for adjournment was
not ~ order.
The question then taken on the resolution. that
Thompson is entitled a seat, which negaiived
yeas "a, nays lO2.
During much confnsiun, McGauehey rose to Offer
resolution. and proceeding to ms ke re-
marks hen there loud cries TO send the resolu-
iicu to the clerk To read. II rend the effect
that there is Vacancy IN the House Of Repre-.
sentayes from tie first Congressional District 81
Iowa. and that the Governor Of that State be acquain
ed with the fact debate susued, Burt, Morse anC
others taking part.
The conclusion Of the House did not reach her.
this evening
Attempt 10 Burn The Railroad Bridge near Harris
burgh, PennsyraDia-
HARRIsBUReH. (Pa..) June 20.
An attempt was made last night 10 burn the rail
road bridge, the LewIstown line, FIVE miles above
here. ERE was kndleG ON the abument but wa
discovered in time to save the bridge. 1t will no
delay travelling. the bridge will be repaired mme
diately.