Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-11
From Warrington.

WASHINGTON Dec a.
HlUsE.-AiteT ths usual preliminary morning husi
MSS Harris of Tenn introduced joint resolution ex
Panaty of rho land bounty act, of Sept 1850. the
ert that nothing in it shall he construed 10 prevent
tie sales and transfer Of any certificate land warrants
prinr - the locann Of the same.
Mr.. WeddeIl proposed to amend to make all land
warrants aS>snahle, which accepted. The House,
pursuant order adopted in Yesterdays proceedings
after which they proceeded select seats, PreyIou1
which the members lett their places.
SENATE-Mr. Aichisnn introduced a bill granting
Missouri lands aid her the ucon Of railroads
Mr. Morton introduced bill granting land 10 the
Florida and Gulf Railroad Company.
Messrs. GuyeT and Morton gave notice thar they
would introduce bills granting lands 10 Missouri Tor rail-
roads
Senate resolutions having been read Mr.. Fooic moved
that the pnt committee consist Of three senators and
i've representatives..
Mr. Underwood gave notice that he would offer joint
resolution making land airauIs assgnable.
Mr. Foote'S resIlnfinn fir TIE appointment of a COM
miee 10 make arrangements for the reception of Kos
smith. then taken up aud debated at length
HoUsE-On motion OF Richardson, the Speaker was
anhnrlzed 10 appoint the standing committees oil the
House.
The resolution furnish each member with forty dol
lars wortl Of newspapers taken up and rejected.
The House refused 90 into committee Of the whole
the of the Union, Mr.. Harris resolution
plrnatory Of bounty lands.
The House then adjourned until Saturday, to allow the
Speaker time 10 appoint the committees
SENATE-Mr. Clemens called for the reading Of the
resolution authorizing the sending OF Ublted States
vessel for k"ssuh- IL was read accordingly.
Mr.. Dawson spoke strongly against the resolution
We had already done enough to show sympathy for
Kassnfh
Mr.. Hale proposed an amendment extending national
sympathy to the victims Of oppression every where.
Mr.. Faote rehuked Mr.. III lie for his lactonal move
meat, and defended his resolution. He was Indignant
AZ the a~persiOnS which had been cast upon kissiih
He enlogised him the illnsfrions man OF the
present geaeratinn. Congress had invited him here,
and should they refuse him proper reception?
Mr.. Hale replied He had hoped that agitation had
ended hut regretted there prospect of renewing
il Isv Mr Fonie.
Debate continued by Foo,e, Hale, Cass and others,
until adjournment
WASHINGTON Dec a. SP NJ
SENATE.-Senators Douglass and Badger appeared
to-day.
The reports Of the Secretary Of the United States
Treasury aud oil the Superintendent of the Coast Sur
vev were communicated and ordered to he printed.
Mr. Clemens introduced three railroad bills, and also
gave notice of his intention Introduce joint rcsou
,tion to give Maj Gen Winfield Scott the rank oil
Lient General
Mr. Gwin introduced bills for the collection of
in California, for branch mint at San Francisco
for survey Of the public lands. and Tor The erection o
a board Of commissioners claims in California.
Mr. Guver introduced bill granting the right Of way
and portion Of puhic lands for the railroad from ST
Louis the western limits of Missouri.
Mr. Mortoa introduced hill grant right of way
and portion Of public lands fnr railroad 10 Florida
Mr. Foote introduced a bill for Smith OBnen and
his associates
Mr. Underwood introduced resolution TO make land
warrants assignable.
Mr. Fish notice ~ his intention tn introduce
bill Enr The establishment az mint in New York
Mr. Gwnn gave notice of his iaieRiion 70 infrosuce
inst resolution for employing and eqaippin9 raiiona
vessels explore the North Pacific 81 China an'
Japfn with a view opening commercial ntereours
with thnse -nunfres.
Mr. Hale Introduced resolution requesting the Sec
rptarv Of the Navy inform the Senate If there hav
been any violations Of the law against logging in tn
navy.
Mr. Fooie introduced resolution declaring the rom
promise hill IL last Cogress final respects the suhect
ireIste~ anil asked The unanimous Of the Senate
IN make IL the order Of dav Monday next he ex
pecfnl N vacafe his the Doth inst.
Mr. Chase otiecred.
Mr.. Foote said he felt much iaffcred By opposition
from that quarter. He hoped it would be continued.