Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-02-19
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. s P. NJ

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 10, P. NJ.
Mr.. Clay's speech, the presentation of a gold me-
DIAL by the New Workers, published III the lntegen
He esteems the present as the most gratifying H.
cident of his life. Ii concludes follows:
q shall soon appear before higher an more holy
tribunal than any earthly which unerringy
Judge of lhe motives we'll the oil To
that tribunal look forward with composure and conf
dence that | shall be acquitted of having ever been
prompted in the discharge Of my public duties by any
mean, sorid selfish motives other purpose than
to promote the happiness, prosperity, aud glory oil the
country"
SENATE.-Mr Downs presented petition for the es-
Enlistment of Mail Steamers between New Orleans
and Vera Cruz ria Tampico.
MIR. Cark's nountervention resolution was taken
mp.
Mr. Cass delivered speech. He proclaimed Kos
suths doctrine, that Government had right TO in
terpose ITO prevent the interference OF one nation in the
domestic OF another and that the Unitad States
should assert that doctrine reserving itself deter
mine when the lime should arrive for its orcibe MAIN
tenance He did not think were yet prepared, how
ever 90 in defence Of this doctrine, but held
that should watch with jealous vigilance the
croachmerts of foreign powers upon this cOnnent and
he Ie-asserted the Monroe doctrine this point. Ee
alluded its violation by the French La Plata, and
10y the English Government. Regarding the neutrality
laws he repeated the declaration made Kossuh that
the U S. slionld assist Hungary by arms, and
that our influence must be moral, not physical.
After he had concluded, Mr. Cass said he would
ply TO Mr.. Clark on another occasion.
After executive session,
The Senate adjourned.
.HousE.-Mr. Falkner appointed the commit
tee military affairs, in The place of MIR. Benton.
The first question upon motion 10 reconsider
the vote calling for information whether any had
been taken protect Oregon emIgranis: and II not,
that one corps oil mounted riemen be detailed for that
service.
Mr. German said that the recommendation of the Sec
rotary OF War that infantry be despatched for thar
vice, extraordinary and contrary to military expe-
rience.
Lar Ill D.,
sident the control OF the army; which Mr. German ais
claimed
The debate was continued by Messrs. Cartier, Mar
shall Of Ky, Durham. and others.
The resolution was finally withdrawn by the mover,
and the
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb II, p. M.
SENATE--A communication from the Secretary Of
State, IN reply to resolution asking Information re-
garding the Board Of Commissioners Of the Mexican
Claims.
Message from the President, communicating CORES
pondence relative to the Prometheus affair.
Petitions for additional compensation for taking cen.
The Presidents communication in relation to the Pro-
metheus affair, was not read but ordered TO he printed.
4 The Secretary OF State says the appropriation by
Congress for Mexican claims: is than covered by
awards Of the Commissioners.
Tn, Irish Exile resolution was taken mp.
/ Mr.. Seward spoke in its favor
/ The Senate adjourned
! HoUsE-Sharp shooting between CIlddnCs and Stan
ley. The latter said Gidngs delayed the business OF
/ the House as much as any other 10 men.
Gddngs pronounced the assertion false Stanley said il
usual Tor having regard Tor the deeene
of life pronounce statements false, and characteristic
of one who sneaked away before the close of the last
session. negectng public business to secure his reelee-
tion.
Giddinqs said that when member descended TO low
vugarity, he should not follow hint small bu-
sneSs.
Stanlcy-I plead guilty to the accusation. 1t is the
business of scavenger follow him-l shall have TO
wash my hands when done with him don't know
how could descend lower than TO taks hold Of the Hon.
member from Ohio
/ The debate continued in warmest invective.
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, P. NJ,
SENATE After Mr.. Seward had concluded, Mr. Bad
ger spoke in opposition the resolutions the ground
might lead other governments TO Interfere in
domestic concerns.
Mr.. Cass defended himself from the attack made on
him and his speech by the Republic He reiterated his
former position
Mr.. Shields in a few remarks, urged immediate at
/ tenton TO the resolution.
Mr.. Mason spoke in opposition
Mr.. Underwood concurred in Mr.. Mason's views, and
expressed desire to speak on the subject.
Senate then adjourned
HoUsE-The debate between Giddings and Stanley
continued in the strain The latter very insult
1 ing in his remarks
Mr.. Houston finally got the floor and under the ope-
ration of the previous question: the motion to print
sus passed.
House then went into committee Of the whole on the
Bounty Land Bill, and adjourned without action.
The Republic, in noticing the release of Mr.. Thrash
er, says:
'Other outstanding questions between this country
and Spain remain they were before the Cuban Diff
cutes; and they form the subjects Of future nego
tation."
The mail through from New Orleans, late due.
The Pcayune publishes letter from three discharged
Cuban prisoners who are at Gibraer in great desttu-
ton, without means of getting home.
Gov. Foote publishes letter defining his position on
the Presidential question. He denies having entered
into coalition in favor of Webster He says that Cass
is his lavorite.
The steamer Isabella from Charleston, left at eight
O'Clock She took 100 passengers; with fifty.
five slaves for California.
WASHINGTON, Feb. r.
SENATE.-Mr. Fish presented petition for a new
board OF commissioners Mexican claims rejected by
/ the late board
Mr. Miller presented the resolutions Of the New Jer
sev Legislature in favor Of the compromise
and instructing her Senators oppose the repeal
modification of the fugitive slave law.
/ Mr.. Miller avowed his acquescence in the compro
misses but denied the right of instruction. He said he
in favor Of the compromises and thought the Ncrti
and South ought TO be satisfied.
WASHINGTON, Feb u, s p NJ
HOUSE,. = Mr.. Hall, from the committee public
lands, reported bill granting Missouri land for rail
road purposes, with amendment that the land be solo
TO actual settlers.
Mr.. Hall requested immediate action.
Mr.: Jones asked how many acres the bill proposed
grantngl
Mr.. Hall replied /, 800 000
Mr. Jones said the amount was too large TO be dis
posed Of hastily and moved to refer the bill to the com
miitee Of the whole.
Mr. Hall opposed the reference on the ground that i
would never be reached during the session
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, S P. M.
+ SESATE.-Thc Cass resolution directing inquiry in
70 the expcdiency Of increasing the salary Of Dstrc