Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHrNeroN. Decenber IL.
sENATE.-NOt in session.

SENATE.-Not in session.
HOUSE.-Mr. Dodd was designated as
Chairman Of the Committee on the District
of Columbia. vice Natteson, excused.
Mr.. Woodwork was appointed to fill va
cancy on the consideration of the private cal
endar.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, from the Commit
tee of Ways and Means, reported bill for
the payment of legislative, executive and iu-
dicial expenses, and bill making similar
provision for the consular and diplomatic
service for the next fiscal year.
Mr.. Broome, from the PostOffice Commit
tee reported bill authorizing the Postmas-
ter General to make q contract with Csrne-
Illus Vanderbilt for carrying the mail between
New York and Southampton for sic, 609 the
round trip. In the event of not making as
quick time as the GUARD steamers, $1,000 to
be deducted for every twelve hours def
cheney.
Mr.. Tappan made an unsuccessful attempt
TO introduce bill repeating the laws of the
so-called Legislature of Kansas.
Adjourned till Monday.
The resolution, for the appointment Of a
committee to inquire into the expediency of
opening the slsve-trade, was debated.
a
opposition, on the ground of humanity, and
hoped the whole world would be ultimately
free.
Mr. Baker, of Alabama, replied, contrast
ing the condition of society North and South,
and drawing a conclusion in favor of the lat
ter. lie hoped that slavery would always
exist
The resolution was rejected-24 to 61--
Alabama, Texas and South Csrolins voting
in the Affirmative.
Various resolutions were reported in favor
Of mail contracts to the North aud South
American Steamship Company; the estsb-
lishment Of foundrys for casting cannon and
small arms recommending organizations to
promote southern emigration TO Kansas; in
suiring whether due proportion of the arms
and munitions of war belonging to the Gov
eminent was in Southern arscnals; asking
Congress to put Southern harbors in a state
of defense, and sympathizing with the Dem
ocratic movements in Central America and
the introduction of slavery there, all OF which
were adopted. A committee was then APP
poinied to call the next Convention and issue
an address to the Southern people.
Adjourned.
The final adjournment takes place to-
night.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18th.
SENATE-0n motion Of Mr.. Jones, of Iowa.
the Committee on Commerce were directed
to enquire into the expediency of making
further appropriation Of So, 600 for the enlarg-
ment of the custom house, post office, &C.,
of Dubuque. On molten of Mr.. Jones of
Iowa, the credentials of Mr.. Jas. Harlan,
Senator from Iowa, with the protest of the
Senate of Iowa, in relation thereto were taken
up for consideration.
Mr.. Harlan proceeded to speak on the SUBJ
ject, stating the facts with reference to his
section and citing provisions in the U. S.
Constitution and the laws of Iowa bearing
upon the case.
The subject was referred to..the Committee
on judiciary.
A bill to settle the claim of revolutionary
officers was then discussed till adjournment
HoUsE.-Mr. Etheridge, of Tenn, submit
ted the following resolution, which was read
for the information of the members:
Resolved that this House regard all sug-
gestions or propositions Of every kind, by
whomsoever made, for the revival of the
African slave trade, as shocking to the mora
sentiment of the enlightened portion of man.
kind, and that any act, on the part of Con-
gress, legislsting at or legalizing that holrid
and inhuman traffic, would justly subj ect the
United States to the reproach of all civilized
and Christian people throughout the world.
Objection being made to the introduction Of
the resolution,
Mr.. Etheridge moved suspension of the
aules.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, called for the yeas
and nays.
Mr.. Walker asked whether, if the House
shall suspend the rules, it was the purpose of
Mr.. Etheridge to move the previous ques-
ton.
Mr.. Etheridge replied that the resolution
contained a self-evident proposition. He pre-
sumsd every gentleman had an opinion on
the subject. He should not discuss it, but
should move the previous question.
Mr. Jones, of Tenn, wanted Mr.. Etheridge
to leave out the argument in the resolution,
and said he was as much opposed to reopen.
ng the African slave trade as his colleague.
He was here called to order by the Speak
er saying debate was inadmissable at this
time.
MIR. Jones said he would not be gagged
either by the Speaker or others.
Mr.. Orr strove Intellectually to introduce a
substitute, simply resolving that it was mex
pedieut and unwiss and contrary to the poll
cy OF the United States to repeal the laws
prohibiting the African Slave Trade.
Mr.. Etheridss's resolution was adopted by
80 majority.
Mr.. On's resolution was finally agreed to,
there being but in the negative.
From ms N. o. Picsyune, Dec.3.