Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
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[FrOm the Louisville and Madison papersl
From Washin gton

From Washington.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 8, s p NJ.
Senate met at IL o'clock, M.
Mr. Underwood presented petitions from citizens Of
Pennsylvania, Missouri Indiana Illinois, Alabama, Del
and New Jersey, praying Congress to dispense
with the obnoxious office of Chaplain to Congress and
for the Naval service Petition laid on the table.
Mr.. Bright said that time would be saved if the Sen
would suspend the thirtytlth rule, which required
the committees to be chosen by ballot. He moved to
suspend when, objection being made it was agreed
Mr. Bright then up the chair list of all the
committees and moved that they be declared elected,
which motion concurrcd in.
John Davis presented petition from Judge Cranch,
Of the Supreme Court asking account of his age and
nfrmes be released from the duties Of serving up
the bench.
Mr. Miller presented petition from citizens Of New
Jersey asking for amendment to the patent laws,
protect American inventions from invasion by Ca
nadans.
~. Rhett gave notice of a bill indemnifying South
Carolina for expenses incurred in the Seminole Indian
vars.
Mr. BRIGHT cav, notiGe that he would introduce
motion to alter the rules SO as TO eject Inc
Sergeant at Arms. Secretary, anu poofKeeper oil SEN
ate, in the first session of each Congress.
On motion of Mr. Gwinn, the bill authorizing tle cs;
adjustment of branch mint in California was referred
TO the Committee of Finance.
The resolution of Mr. Gwinn, calling for the CORES
pOndence of Mr. Miles, the subject Of the ship canal
uniting the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific was
adopted
Mr. Hales resolution for election OF chaplans for two
Houses taken up and agreed to.
Joint resolution making land warrants assgnable
referred TO committee.
Mr. Walker introduced BILL ceding the public lands
the States providing they would grant them actual
settlers, without cost. He then introduced other
bills granting lands Missouri for railroad purposes
Mr.. Shields moved amendment to the resolution Of
Mr.. Seward providing for the appointment, by the
Chair of three Senators introduce Louis Kossuth
the Senate of the United States, that course having
been pursued towards Lafavette-each branch having
received him separately. Some conversation ensued
upon this subject the propriey of the Government
Jeceving Kossuh officially, at this time, and the whole
Mr.. Clemens introduced joint resolution authorizing
the President to confer the breyet rank of Lieut. Gene
raj for distinguished military services; referred
mittee on military affairs.
Mr.. Foote'S resolution, declaring the Compromise
Measures definite settlement Of slavery, taken
up.
WASHINGTON, Dec. o, P. NJ.
HoUsE.-The House met at III o'clock. The Speak
er announced standing committees. The chairmen of
the several committees areForegn affairs Bayly of
Va; ways and means, Houston OF Ala; commerce,
Seymour OF n. Y territories, Richardson; elections
Disney claims, Daniels; public lands Hall postolice,
Olds District Of Columbia Strickn; judiciary, Me-
Lanahan; revolutionary claims, Mcdonald; Indian af.
fairs, johnson Of Ark; military, Burt; militia,
Peaseley naval affairs, Sfaunton of Tenn; roads and
canals Robinson OF Ind.
The Rev. L; F. Morgan, of the NJ. E. Church, was
elected Chaplain.
House adjourned.
E.
them praying the Government to interfere in the
case of Mr. Thrasher Mr. Stockston presented reso-
luton calling upon the President for information upon
this subect-Mr Cass another for information respect
ing the firing into the steamer Prometheus by British
vessel of war at Greytown; the first adopted, the
latter lies over.
A bill introduced for constructing ship canal around
the falls of St. Marys.
bill to establish branch mint at New York Bills
for the relief of Generals Worth and M'Ne and to i'm
prove navigation of the upper Mississippi.
WAsHINGrox, Dec. 10, s P M.
SENATE.-Mr. Mason gave notice of his intention to
bring in bill amending the laws for the payment of in
valid pensioners.
Mr. Walker stated his intention Of presenting bin
for granting lands for the improvement Of Fox and Wis
consin rivers.
Mr.. Dodge gave notice of his intention of presenting
bill granting lands for railroad from Milwaukee
the Mississippi river, and Mr. Gcyer of similar bill
for railroad in Missouri
Mr.. Underwood offered resolution, which
adopted. directing inquiry by the committee roads
and canals into the expediency Of employing eng
to make the necessary exploration and surveys for
the contemplated construction of artificial reservoirs for
making the navigation Of the Ohio river permanent.
Mr. Clemens introduced bill for a railroad in Ala
bama
Mr.. Underwood, from the committee on public lands
reported back the resolution making land warrants
signable
The joint resolution extending welcome to Kos
suth was called up, and Mr. Sumner is speaking in
its favor.
HoUsE.-Mr Briggs, by unanimous consent, intro.
duced bill for the establishment Of branch mint in
the city of New York, which referred TO the
mttee of ways and means.
! Mr. Walsh presented a memorial of the Baltimore
Convention of Journeymen Printers against the
ton OF the government printing by contract which
referred TO the committee printing.
There several resolutions for the welcome of Kossuth
were offered, upon which rather wandering aud bois
discussion took place without any definite action
Mr. Smith asked leave 10 introduce bill TO prevent
heads of departments and Senators and Representatives
from prosecuting claims against the Government during
their respective terms of service. He said that of
the officers Of the House thus prohibited. He
wanted to reach those higher in station Almost every
knows the anonnt of contingent fees which Senators
and Representatives have received for claims before the
Government. One Senator got fee of SIS, 900.
Mr.. Baocock Do you mean say any member of
the last Congressl
Mr.. Smith. merely state what and the news
papers say.
The bill referred the judiciary Committee.
WASHINGTON, Dec II, p M.
HoUsE.-Mr. Disney reported bill regulating the
tolls Of the Louisville and Portland Canal for purchas
ing the shares OF individual stockholders, and for the
making the navigation free, which referred to the
committee roads and canals.
The House then went into committee Of the whole on
the Presidents message.
i SENATE.-Mr Miller gave notice OF a bill granting
further remedies TO pateniees.
Mr.. Fish submitted resolution requesting the Sec.
rotary OF to communicate copy Of the proceedings
fof the court martial in tho case of Col. Taleott