Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-12
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Expressly for the Daily Indiana State Sentinel.
BY THE o'RIELLY LINE.
From Washington.

Mr. Stockton presented petitions for an appropriation
Tor steamer from Jersey cry to Galway Ireland Also
ton of SD 900 900 exploration tho Arctic ocean, for
a search Of Sir John Franklin.
Mr.. Underwood presented petition from the mer-
chants and others, Of Philadelphia the removal OF
distractions &c, in rivers.
Bills for the settlement of certificates issued for sup
plies furnished and services rendered during the revou
ton. Referred to the committee on claims.
The bill to provide for an Indian superintendent in
California, and the bill regulate discipline in the Ma
Wy, passed after the executive session.
Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-A communication was received from the
Navy Department. reporting the result of the scientific
commissioners TO examine the inventions for the reno
val Of the saline properties in salt water steam boil
ers, to prevent incrnstaon Twenty nine plans were
proposed Referred TO committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Johnson's bill giving every head of families
quarter section Of land under certain conditions. Re-
ierred to committee the whole
WASHINGTON Feb. 3, s P. NJ.
HoUsE.-A debate took place in which Messrs. Dis
ney, Cabell. and others participated.
Mr. Cabel charged the Northern Wings and Demo-
being tainted with Abolitionism and said the
Union party Of the South take steps regarding the
Presidential election. warm debate is now going
Mr. Disney repealed the charge of abolitionsm for
himself and Northern Democrats generally.
Mr. Andrews presented a resolution from the Maine
Legislature, lavoring the Kossuh doctrine of interview
tIos which referred TO the Committee on foreign
affairs.
The House then went into committee on the bill
plsnatory OF the bounty land law of September, $780,
SENATE.-The bill substituting confinement, ball
and chain, bread and water and other punshmens for
nogging IN the navy, was dered to be engrossed
The bill providing for holding United States in
case of the sickness of district Judges ordered to
third reading.
The bill granting land TO Iowa for railroad purposes
taken up. when Mr.. Felch addressed the Senate in
support of it.
Mr. Cass gave notice that he would call up the joint
resolution in reference non-ntervention tomorrow.
The report of the Adiuant General with abstract
of the militia of the United States presented; also
communication from the Secretary of the Interior,
closing instructions the commissioners for the settle
ment of California land claims
Various petitions were presented.
Mr. Cooper presented remoAstrance from the board
Of trade of Philadelphia against the establishment of
branch mint in New York.
The bill providing a superintendent Of Indian affairs
in California was ordered 10 third reading.
Mr.. Broadhead offered resolution directing inquiry
into the expediency Of appointing charge dc adsires
to Switzerland.
The Senate then adjourned Till tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, s P. M.
SENATE-A petition was presented for the establish
ment of an agricultural bureau
A Joint resolution adopted appropriatng $40 900
for continuing the work the Capitol extension during
the winter Painted work carried in consequence
OF the unsuitable weather.
The private calendar then taken up and consd-
cred until ad journment.
HoUsE-A committee has been appointed to examine
into the soty OF the foundation of the Cnpto wings,
and authorized send for papers, and witness
es under oath.
Debate resumed in committee of the whole on bill
making land warrants assgnable.
Mr.. Carter moved ameniment to the BILL by Civ
ing land TO such persons had performed valuable
military services on frontier.
Mr.. StevensIpreerred to strike out all bat the section
relative to making land warrants assgnabe, and then
afterwards consider the proprety of giving additional
compensation to land officers
Mr.. Mason charged existing conspiracy among
certain Senators to defeat the bill making land war
rants assgnable.
On motion of Mr.. Jones' after the first section was
stricken out, the committee rose, and the amendment
concurred in by the House, and the bill, amend
ed passed, only containing one section making land
warrants asslgnable.
The Speaker submitted report announcing that the
President had appointed certain persons purchase
200 acres of land, Washington, for site for
Asylum for disabled soldiers.
WASHINGTON, Feb I, 8, P. NJ.
SENATE. = Mr.. Seward presented remonstrance
against the extension OF the patent of McCormicks
reaper. Bill appropriating So, 500 for rebuilding IL
hrary rooms, engrossed.
Mr.. BrOdhead's resolution adopted requesting
the Secretary of State inform the Senate whether the
board Of Mexican commissioners examine claims had
iavorably adjusted them.
The bill relinqushng Iowa lands reserved for salt
springs, ordered to a third reading.
resolution sympathlsing with Irish exes was taken
up and Mr.. Shields commenced speaking. He said his
amendment was so framed to make application for
ny of the United States, and no indignity to Great
Britain. He believed :he resolution would effect the
desired object.
Mr. Clemens offered resolution calling for inforna-
ton in reference for conveying mails
tween New York and California.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, p. NJ.
SENATE.-The Chair submitted a communication from
the War Department enclosing estimates for ortica-
tions at San Francisco Bay.
Mr. Wade presented petitions for allowing additional
compensation to Marshas for taking the census.
The bill relnquishing lands Iowa containing salt
springs passed.
The bib making appropriation to repair Congress
slonal Library rooms passed
The bill giving United States District Judges of Ar
kansas jurisdiction permits and licenses granted TO
vessels propelled in whole or in part by steam taken
up.
Mr.. Underwood presented amendment, giving all
United States District Judges power appoint inspect
ors of machinery and boilers Adopted.
The bill was debated. and ordered to be cngrossed
The Irish Exile resolution was postponed.
The Intervention resolution taken mp.
Mr.. Clark commenced speech. He thought this the
proper time when the country seemed carried away by
Senate re-afirm the prudent counsel which had so
long governed the country. No motive but patriotism
influenced him. He rebuked the Of demagogues
who wished to make capital out Of the excitement on
this SUBJECT. His resolutions founded Wash
ngtons Farewell Address and the preeepts of Jeer-
He ridcued the idea Of protesting against nterven-
ton by despotc governments the affairs OF Others
less prepared to enforce the protest by arms. He
thought a heathful feeling pervaded the public
mind
Gen Cass got the floor and after executive session,
the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-Petitions from President and Cashier of AL
bany Bank and 26 members of The New York Senate,
for the establishing OF mint New York, refer.
red.
Clingman presented petition of Capt. Wilkes for
permission to search for Sir John Franklin Referred
Mr. ms afione aftnuR Re- T.