The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-02-28
Reported Expressly for the Daily Advertiser'J
TELEGRAHHIC NEWS.

regularly.
Henry Clay has gained some strength,
but has not left his room since early in
December.
Chevalier Hulseman has arrived at
New Orleans.
The presentation of the grand medal to
Hon. Henry Clay, by a committee from
New York, Messrs. Willmore, Price,
Darvill and Eastman, as testimonial for
his great services to the nation and to
mankind, took place this forenoon, in MIR.
Clay's room, in the presence of few par
ticular friends.
WAsHINGroN, Feb. 10.
In the Senate, Mr.. Cass spoke at length
on Mr.. Clark's resolution on Intervention.
He spoke in strong terms against the in
fluence Of Austria and Russia in the
affairs of Hungary, and in favor of a
declaration by our government that it is
the right of every nation to regulate and
control its own affairs, SC.
WAsuINGToN, Feb. IL.
The Senate yesterday, after MIR. Sew
ard had concluded, Mr.. Badger spoke in
opposition TO the restitution, on the ground
that it might lead other governments to
interfere in our domestic concerns.
Mr.. Cass defended himself against the
attack made on him for a speech on in
tervention, by the Republic newspaper,
and reiterated his former position.
Mr.. Shields, in few remarks, urged
immediate action upon the resolution.
Mr.. Mason spoke in opposition.
Mr.. Woodward concurred in Mr.. Ma
sons views, and expressed desire to
speak on the subject.
In the House the debate between
Messrs. Giddings and Stanley, was con-
tinued. The latter was very insulting in
his remarks.
Mr.. Houston, of Alabama, finally got
the floor, and under the operation OF The
previous question, the motion to print,
the resolution from New Jersey in IA
vor Of the compromises prevailed.
The House then went into committee
of the whole on the bounty land bill, and
ad iourned without taking the question.
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Fish pre-
scented petition for board of commits
sioners on Mexican claims-reiected BY
the old board.
Mr.. Miller, in presenting the New
Jersey compromise resolutions, signified
his acquieScence in these measures, but
denied the right of instruction. He was
satisfied with the compromise resolutions,
and thought the north and south should
be.
In the House, Mr.. Hall, from Missouri,
fro,Y, tho D,,l1
ported bill granting the State of Mis-
souri, lands for railroad purposes, with an
amendment that the land be sold to actual
settlers. He requested immediane ac-
ton.
Mr.. Jones asked how many acres the
bill proposed granting. Mr.. Hall replied
100000. Mr.. Jones said ii was large
quantity to be disposed of too hastily. and
moved its reference to the committee of
the whole. Mr.. H. opposed the refer
ence, on the ground that it would not be
reached during the session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL.
The National Intelligencer announces
that official information has been received
at the Department of State of the release
of John S. Thrasher, by the government
of Spain.
The Intelligencer also, announces Off
clally, the appointment of Mr.. John F.
Champion as Minister from England, in
place of Sir Henry Bulwer.
New York. Feb. 8.
The nomination of Daniel Webster for
the Presidency is in preparation in the
city of New York, and will be issued in
few Gays. The subscribers. citizens of
New York, earnestly desire the election
OF Daniel Webster to the office Of Presi-
dent of the United States, for the ensuing
term, and they respectfully invite all cit
Izens to unite with them in this, and meet
with them on the 9th day of March next,
at half past seven o'clock, P. M.
The empire city sailed to-day for Cha
gres. The steamer City of Norfolk was
to have sailed Saturday last, but owing to
large number of passengers on board,
beyond her capacity TO accommodate, and
without tickets, as the agent had stopped
selling when she was full-hcr departure
was necessarily delayed. The Empire
city was necessarily delayed. Tickets
are all taken for every California steamer
sailing from this city, up to the oath of
April. More are selling daily for dates
later than that mentioned.
New York, Feb. IL.
The Collins Steamer, Pacific, Captain
Nye, fourteen days from Liverpool, arriv-
ed at her dock about 5 o'clock this after
noon.
Our advices by this arrival, are four
days later from Europe.
Steamship Glasgow, bound for Phila-
delphia, put back in distress.
tRANcE.-Jan. 27.-The Monteur
publishes the names of the ~ members
Of the new Senate, and also some DEGREES,
M. Henridie, Director for
Commerce; NJ. Rouscirehx; Director of