Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18

resolution adopted few days since.
On motion Of Mr.. Hanna, Mr. Emerson was added to
the committee.
Feaoas Sc, Presented.
By Messrs. Eddy, washburn Slack, and Delreess and
appropriately referred
Reports Of Standing Committees.
By BIr Holloway recommending the printing Of 1 900
copies Of report OF Sinking Fund Commissioners in
nexlOn with the report Of President ol State Bank
Resolutions Introduced.
By Mr. Winsiandley, to inquire into the expediency
OF authorizing county auditors % take Acknowledgements
of all Instruments o writing and giving them TIE power
to administer oaths. Adopted.
BY Mr. Delavan inquire into the expedency OF that
portion Of the Governors Message recommending the
State Treasurer II call the county Treasurers 10
make deposits Of the State that may be ~ their
hands. and of paying them reasonable compensation
for such service and for making advance deposits in
1850. Adopted
BY Mr.. Goodman, insirurtng committee elections
to report a bill regulating elections Adopted.
Orders Of The Day.
An ACT 10 authorize the county commissioners to take
and approve OF official bonds OF sheris, coroners recOr
ders, aud clerk>-was read third time and passed
Ayes A. noes ,.
On motion Of Mr. MiIlken, the Joint resolution in be-
half of the Cuban prisoners confined in the dungeons OF
Spain with the amendment offered by Mr.. Crayens, was
taken from the table
Mr. Reid said that he was satisfied with the amend
ment. IL il acceptable the Senate than his
own resolution. His motive strengthen the adj
mnisraon its efforts for the release OF these prison
ers 1t inure the feelings OF single friend
of the administration that he offered the resolution lie
had just received copy Of the Madison Tribune con-
tanning lester Of Mr. Thrasher recently condemned TO
the Gaeys Spain, which he desired to be read 10y the
Clerk. Il accordingly read.
nr 1illikl thought that from the report Of his
lion in regard this resolution might he inferred that
he opposed To it. His for moving to lay il
the table. when it under consideration recently,
the absence because Of sickness, Of the member
from Union lie decidedly in favor Of the passage
of the resolution.
Mr. Dunn was opposed to this kind Of legislation and
should vote against the whole subject He thought the
Government Of the United States should not take any
decisive steps upon the pGrfe statement Of individuals
who thought themselves wrOnged hy the Government Of
Cuba. Plausible statements Of injustice and wrong
ceived could bc the every day Ivy for
eiGneTs Ia this country who were receiving punishment
for violations Of laws and if their statements should
be acted upon under the influence Of passion instead Of
calm reason the nations Of the world would he constantly
cmbroled in He thought the Legislature should
not interfere in this matter at ALL hut leave the hyest
CATION Of the subject the proper authorities Of the
try. He personally acquainted with some oil the
Young who bad been nvcIged INTO the attack upon
Cuba who were now confined in Spain by the laws Of
that country; he glad that government
lag the proper for their release but he thought
that the action proposed in this resolution wrong
1t calculated more to arouse the feelings and pas
sons Of the people than induce the calm action which
should mark the intercouse Of nations.
Mr.. Cravens thought the Senator from Lawrence had
been mistaken in regard to the resolution. He read the
proposed amendment show that it called for action
the part Of our Senators and Representatives that
would be inconsistent with international law, and was
merely decaratory Of the sympathy Of the people OF IN
diana Tor the prisoners confined in Spain.
Mr.. Alexander the Senator from Wayne
in the remarks made by him when this subject
der consideration the other day the effect that eff
Fort had heeH made by Gen. Jackson during his admins
taon for the release Of American prisoners confined in
Mexico He had in his possession petition to Santa
Anna Tor their releases signed by hundred members
OF Congress. Also similar petition, signed by the H.
diana delegation then in Congress- and letter from
Gen. Jackson to Santa Anna the subject which
ha ffNarL r4frrrr
done Mr.. A. stated that these documents were the
Srign1l, and procured from the archives of the
Mexican nation. lie also had in his possession letters
from Henry Clay, Waddy Ihompson and others on the
sane subject.
Mr. Holloway said that though he had several times
been assured that he mistaken, he was not aware
that he mistaken. He had allusion in his remarks
the other day the Americans taken in the Santa Fe
expedition. But had he referred to them, he not
mistaken Government had taken official steps for
their release Cen Jackson Henry Clay and the others
only acted private citizens. He referred 10 the
Of Consul Of the United States in New Grenada who,
during Mr. Van Burens administration, imprisoned
for violation Of the laws of that country and only
leased from Jail % die in his hotel the next day. Our
Government. in reply appeals interfere in his be-
half stated that he had violated the laws Of that country
and nOtl lng could be done Tor him. Nr H. read from
the late report Of Mr. Webster Secretary Of State,
history Of the efforts made by this administration for the
release Of the Cuban prisoners. He had objection to
Senators passing resolutions Of sympathy for these men,
bt he protested against making any imPutaons sains
rao ADMINISTRATION.
Mr.. Dlna after the explanation Of the Senator from /
Washington heartily endorsed the proposed amend
meat, and with slight amendment should vote for it,
lie had imperiectlv heard the resolution read at the
clerks desk, and Of the effect Of the pro-
posed amendment He thought it the duty Of the
Senate express their sympathy with these prisoners
He proposed an amendment which he read, approving
of the action Of the President the subject.
Mr.. Miken thought should not pass resolutions
Mandatory Of the President Almost every Senator had
approved Of the conduct Of the President. and ke
thought that was sufficient he hoped the amendment
proposed by the Senator from Lawrence would not be
adopted.
AIr Woods concurred with Mr.. DIilliken. lie coad
vote for the amendment until further advised To
the prisoners He had an amendment wlHch he had IN
tended 10 propose, declaring IL TO he the duty Of the
President continue bis efforts for their release. This
far a. he could 90.
Dir. Hanna could. vote for this amendment, be-
cause he did not believe o. President had used all aud-
able for the release Of tlc American prisoners in
Spain The President had sent American vessels TO
surround Cuba prevent the Americans from landing
on or escaping FROM that Island. He thought the Seu-
ate should dsavow the action OF our government ia thus
assisting the Of Cuba and in standing cold
ly by and suffering the butehery Of American citizens.
Mr. Dunn thought there was nothing audatory Of
tho President in lis amendment IL only approved Of
those taken by the President for the relief Of
the prisoners. There certainly could be nothing wrong
in merely saying that the lawful efforts Of the Presi
dent 10 e.I-ct this object were landable.
Ne Hanna replied 10 Mr.. Damn, and contended that
fhe President hal done nothing worthy Of commentator
IN relation 70 The Cuk1n prisoners.
NJ Secrest thought the discussion OF national poll
cS in he Legislative could be productive Of good.
He male some humorous remarks IN regard 10 the dis
cus>. whieh had Just taken place, and concluded by
calling he previous question, in which he sustained
by The Senate
The question being the adoption Of the amendment
offered by Mr.. Dunn tie amendment CT Mr.. Cravens,
II Mt aioptcd-aves II. noes %.
1he then icing the adOn,iOn O the amend