Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-08-01
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[From the Madison Papers /
WAsH1NGToN, July {

From the Madison Papersl
WAsHINGroN. July %, 8 p NJ
The conclusion of yesterdays Senate report did not
reach here until after midnight.
Mr. Clay said in conclusion that the fate Of the meas
in the hands of some FIVE six Senators,
whose absolutely certain either side
perhaps it would be defeated 1t would be triumph
Of abolitionism and free-soil.
Mr.. Clay concluded with eloquent adjuration in |
favor of peace and harmony in the Union.
The Senate then adjourned.
HousE-Mr. Featherston introduced a bin for the
regulation OF the payment OF interest claims against
the u Staes and preventing those engaged in the late
department from acting as claimants against the Gov
ernment referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The Committee Claims reported on the Senate bill
to establish board of accounts referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole on the state of the Union.
Mr. McLane, from the Committee on Commerce, re-
ported bill making appropriations for certain rivers and
harbors referred the Committee of the Whole the
state of the Union.
large number Of reports were made and disposed of
SENATE-A copy of Mr. Corwin's resignation sent
to the Governor of Ohio, laid before the Senate.
After the consideration of the morning business, the
omnibus bill taken up.
The question pending being upon Mr.. Foote'S amend
providing that California shall not attempt to
ercise jurisdiction the country south of 80 80 until
the question OF estabhthng territorial government in
that country shall have been submitted to the people.
Mr. Turney moved to amend the amendment so to
authorize California, when she shall have thus reduced
her boundaries, assemble in convention and form
State constitution
Mr.. Clay expressed the hope that the amendment
would be voted down without debate.
The question being taken, Mr. Turneys amendment
was reected--veas 20 nays 35.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, moved amend the amendment.
Mr. Yulee suggested that the words ''nul and void"
be substituted for repeal.
Mr. Foote conended that tue Southern address intend
ed to put such construction upon the doctrine of non
Intervention he had conteuded for and the bill pre-
sented.
Mr. Yuee addressed the Senate some length against
the BILL
Mr. Foote responded in tone of sarcasm
Yulee replied and Foote reoined.
After some further debate, the amendment OF Mr.. Da-
Wis was rejected.
When on motion the further consideration of the bill
was postponed until tomorrow
Several Senators gave notice of amendments, after
which the Senate adjourned
NORFOLK, July 23
The steamer Vixen from Savannah, arrived here yes
terday. All the American prisoners had been released
and placed board the United States sloop of war Al
bany, to be taken to Pensacola.
ST. LOUIS, July %, s P. M.
The board of health report rhe interments for the
week ending July 22d at three hundred and thryve-
cholera two hundred and Interments for the twen
tyfour hours ending Monday, July 22d at six O'Clock,
p. M-total thirty-two, cholera nine.
CINCINNATI, July "a, P. M.
Death from cholera twenty-one-from other diseases
thrty-three.
Arrival of the Steamship Asia.
BosToN, July 23
The British steamer Asia, from Liverpool, 1lth inst,
via Halifax, arrived here at quarter past O'Clock this
evening.
DENMAK AND PRUssIA-Great fears are now enter.
tanned of war between Denmark and Prussia, and
small vessels anchored the island support
Denmark, if she needs help.
RUssIA-Great Batle.-Two great battles have taken
place between the Russians and Circassians, in which
both parties sustained immense loss.
ST. LOUIS, July %, sP. NJ.
Interments for the twenty-fou hours ending six
o'clock p. yesterday, thrtysevcn, cholera eleven
CINcrNNArI, July 25, SIM.
Twenty-Five deaths from cholera and twentyour from
other diseases.
WAsHNroN, July d
SENATE-The omnibus bill was taken up
Mr.. Foote withdrew temporarily his pending amend
ment.
Mr. Bradbury then moved his amendment providing
for the settlement of the boundary of Texas by joint
board of commissioners of the United States and Texas
Mr. Rusk moved to amend by substituting 60 recooni-
zing the title of Texas the Rio Grande accordance
with the act of the Republic of Texas defining her
limits" which reected-ycas IS; nays 81.
Mr. Hale moved TO amend the amendment bv adding,
provided that until the duties of the board of commits
soners shall have been completed the rights of the Uni
ted States and Texas respectively shall remain as they
are"
Mr.. Rusk desired Mr. Hale to modify his amendment
follows: These rights shall remain they prior
to the 10Th of March.
A long debate ensued without taking the question.
WASHINGTON, July 25, sP NJ
SENATE.-After the reception OF petitions and reports
Mr. Casss resolution inquiring toto the expediency of
forbidding the exercise Of civil authority by military Of
fcers of the United States, taken up.
Mr. Houston addressed the Senate in rejonder to Mr.
Perces reply to his former speech chargng the late
President with being actuaed by spirit of jealousy and
yindictve anmosity towards Texas both as military
chieftain and executive officer of the Government.
WASHINGTON, July "a.
The Intellgencer, by authority it is presumed, has
announced the appointment of General Scott to be Se
crctary of War, and Commodore Warrington to be Sc
cretary of the Navy-both pro tenn.
The Intelligencer learns from Com. Morris that all
the Contoy prisoners have been released except
two Of whom are detained for trial, and five wit
nesses.
The Union, of this morning, publishes letter threat
war to the hilt and reudating all compromise unless
her right to Santa Fe is acknowledged.
Volunteers for Santa Fe are pouring into Texas.
New YORK, July a.
The United States steamship Ohio arrived at this
port last evening, having left Havana the 18th.
We learn that the United States steamer Vixen sailed
for Pensacola on the 16th with ortytwo of the Contoy
prisoners who had the day previous been liberated by
the Spanish authorities Ten yet detained for trial.
The captain of the Georgia is reported as being per-
fectlv crazy. go
On the receipt of the intelligence of the death of Pre-
sident TAYLOR at Havana the flags of the shipping Of
different nations, displayed at hafmast.
LOUISVILLE, July 2j.
Intermens yesterday of cholera were 40; other dis.
cases 8.
ssTom. Ewing appointed SENATOR
CLEVELAND, July 22 ~ l-2 o'clock.
q Editor Ohio State Journal
Gov. Ford has appointed Hon. Thomas Ewing, u
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