Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-12
Night Dispatches.


WASHINGTON. March 10
SENATE-Mr. Sumner presented petitions
for emancipation.
Mr. Latham gave notice that he should present
a bill TO repeal all acts prohibiting foreign
sells carrying the mails 10 Panama and Aspinwall
Mr. Wilson of Massachusetts,. offered a rescln-
ton that the committee on naval affairs be in
structed 10 inquire into the late engagement with
rebel steamers near Fortress Monroe and the de
struction of property there and all the circum-
stances.
The bill for the purchase of coin was then re
sumed.
Mr. Fessenden's amendment, increasing the
amount To fifty millions, adopted and the bill
passed.
The report of the Committee on Conference on
the Legislative appropriation bill was then agreed
TO.
The bill reducing the expenses of the sales of
public lands passed.
The following amendment coniscaton bill was
ordered to be printed: Striking out the first sec
ton and inserting the personal property, money,
stock, credits and effects OF every kind and ma
ture whereSoever situated, belonging to persons
who heretofore have held Office under the Gov
eminent or State, and all persons who nov or
NAV hereafter hold office under the so called Con-
Tolerate Sta e. any State IN rebellion or or
may be engaged in resisting the Federal Govern
take immediate effect on the commission of the
act. and the right and title to personal property
of such persons shall cease and vest in the United
States. Adjourned.
HOUSE.-Mr. Baker introduced a bill which
was referred TO the Committee of the Whole on
the state of the Union, for the establishment of
a national foundry at Chicago, Pittsburg and
Poughkeepsie for the fabrication of cannon and
proectiles for the Government. Ii proposes the
appropriation or half million dollars for each
foundry. 1t also provides for the establishment
OF an armOry and an arsenal at Columbus, Ohio,
appropriating half million dollars therefor.
Dir. kellogg of Michigan introduced bill for
the establishment of naval depot and navy yards
the lakes. Referred to the select committee
on lake deienses.
The House concurred in the report of the Com
mttee of Conference on the disagreeing amend
ments to the legislative, executive and judicial
Appropriation Bill
Mr.. Stevens reported back from Committee on
Ways and Means the bill to establish a branch
mint at Denver City.
The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
The Speaker announced the next business in
order to be the motion to postpone until Thurs
day tire resolution introduced Yesterday, provi
ding for cooperation with any State for the abo-
lition of slavery. with pecuniary compensation.
Mr. Crittenden, of Kentucky, asked permits
sion to make a statement.
Messrs. Stevens and Loveloy objected.
Mr.. Stevens said if consent was given To Mr.
Crttenden the House would have TO give SINH
lar consent to Others.
The House refused to postpone the resolution
until THURSDAY by one majority.
The House then. by two majority. refused to
postpone the resolutions till Monday
The resolution now being open for debate, Mr..
Blair, of Virginia, offered the following proviso,
that nothing herein shall be construed To imply
that Congress will consent TO any partition of the
territory now held 10y the United States, but that
on the contrary il is again affirmed, as the unal-
terable resolution of this House. to prosecute the
until the Constitution is restored to its an
cent supremacy over every State rightiully a
part of the Union.
MIR. Pendleton suggested an amendment which
was read for Information, rs follows:
And that Congress, in order TO redeem this
pledge at the present session. ought to pass bill
for the levying and collection of a tax within the
current year for the pay OF the pecuniary aid
so rendered to the States.
Mr. Wicklifie, of Kentucky, opposed the pend
ing resolutions unwse and uncon stitutional.
Mr.. Crittenden addressed the House in opposi.
ton to the resolution.
After further debate the question was put, and
the resolution passed-oS against 81. Adjourned.