Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-30
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
From the Madison Papersl

WASHINGTON Jan. 20, s P. NJ
SENATE.-A number of petitions presented
praying amendment Of the patent laws
Mr. Hamin presented petition for the repeal Of the
fu gitive slave law. Laid on the table.
Mr. Clay submitted resolution of inquiry into the
expedlency OF adopting some eectnal provisions
for preventing American vessels and seamen from
gazing in the African slave trade, which laid
Mr. Seward introduced joint resolution making a
discrimination in all government purchases in favor of
American over foreign manufactures of steel.
The cheap postage bill. from the House. referred
to the committee post Office affairs.
The Senate commenced the consideration OF the bill
to settle the claims OF American citizens for French spo
liations.
Mr. Hunter opposed the bill in speech of two hours
length, when the Senate adjourned.
HousE-A resolution was adopted that the second
Tuesday of February be devoted the consideration of
business relating to the District of Columbia.
On motion OF Mr. Bokee, resolution adopted or.
derng the construction of the dry dock San Francisco
to be suspended for the present.
The House then took up the bill 10 the prompt
execution of the bounty land law, when, after some
bate, II adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, s p. NJ.
SENArE.-Mr Mangum offered resolution, which
adopted inquire into the expediency Of reorgan
izing the State Department.
The Senate then took up the French Spoliation bill
Mr. Seward spoke in favor of the bill, after which he
gave notice that tomorrow, he would at an early
hour move that the Senate 60 into executive session
The Senate then adjourned.
tees presented nothing of general interest.
The Speaker called attention 10 the fact that there
many bills his table from the Senate, some lying
from last session.
Mr.. Bayly then made some pertinent remarks in re-
gard to the condition Of the public business.
After reports from committees the bill authorizing
the selection Of school land for those found be WORTH
less was debated by Mr.. Mead. No action was taken,
and the House adjourned
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, SPIN
SENATE.-Mr. Seward presented several petitions
praying the repeal of the fugitive slave law Laid on
the table.
Mr. Clays resolution to provide eectual measures Coz
the suppression OF the slave trade was taken up.
Mr.. Hale opposed the resolution, and alluded 10 a
paper signed by several members Of Congress- declaring
that they would vote for person for any cce who
was in favor Of disturbing the compromise acts the
last session.
Mr. Clay replied and svowed himself one of the sign
Mr. FOots defended the paper and said that he one
of the sgners.
After a long debate the resolution was agreed to
yeas 45, NAYS g.
Mr.. Rusk moved to amend by inserting that no paw.
ment should be made under this act any assignee or
any insurer
After long debate tire motion was rejectrd-yeas 25
nays 30-and the Senate adjourned
Housr.--At an early hour the House went into com.
mtee Of the whole and took up the bill supply the de-
acency in the public expenditures for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1851.
Mr.. Hampton, of Pennsylvania, made speech on the
tariff and in favor Of the notifications recommended by
the President in his annual message.
The committee rose, when, motion Of Mr.. Bayiy,
resolution adopted to close the debate tomorrow
atthree O'Clock
Missouri u. s. Senator Elected.
ST. Louis, Jan. 23-l2M
On the 10th ballot Geyer elected to the United
States Senate Geyer So Benton S., stringiellov l6
Green 2, Poik ], Dunn 3