Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 35, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 January 1851 — Page 4

I NDIA.VA STATE SENTINEL. WILLIAM J. BROWN, Editor. INDl W VPOI.IS, J AM ARY I-

Conventioa. On Thursday, in the Convention, Mr. Morrison of Marion reported back the Motion in relation to the veto power of the Governor: whic.i then passed Mr. Dobson reported a section, providing that the Governor shall he allowed an annual salary i tilteen hand red dollars; the Secretary, Auditor and Treasurer of State one thousand dollars each, with such penjuiaas as the Legislature shall, from time to time, allow ; the Judges of the Supreme Court fifteen hundred dollars aach ; the Judge, of the Circuit Court twelve hundred dollars each ; the member of the General Assembly three dollars per day each, and three dollars for er eiy twenty-five indes travel, on the most direct route, in going to and returning from the seat of government. No law shall be passed to increase the pay of members of the General Assembly, unlit after the cloae of the at which such 'aw shall be passed ; read and to a second reading. The article prohibiting negroes coming into and settling in the State was read a second time; when Mr. Dunn ot Jefferson moved to amend the first section by providing that "I he members of this Convention shall lc required, whenever they see a negro in the State, to catch him and take him out;" not adopted, ayes 15. noes 114. The first section, which provides that ''no negro or mulatto shall come into, or settle in this State after the adoption of this Constitution," was then ordered to h engrossed, ayes 34, iues 3u. The "ocnd section pr i n tint "all contract made with negroes and miilat" ovüng into this State. contrary to the provisions of tne .ir.U section of this article, than be void; and all pen ns who shall employ, or otherwise encourage such negroes or mulattoes to remain in this State ; shall be fine J in any sum not less than ten nor more than five hundred dollars,'' was read a second time; when Mr. Shoup moved that the section lie laid on the table ; not carried, ayes 47, noes M, Mr. Holraan moved to strike MM all after the word ''void." Mr. Gibson moved to insert, that "any person, S.v., suffering any negro or mulatto to ocoupy any real c- ;i t shall forfeit the same for liie ue of ouiiuon schools." Mr. Clark ot Tippceani opposed the section as üi-on-stateut with the vutini' nts of a CkffstfiM and human.people. Mr. Dobsou r.-pli-d, and contended that tue two races should be kept -parate, und sclf-iuteresi and stf-defenee should induce a provision of this kind iu our Mate Constitution. Mr. Head of Clark then moved the previous question, which being sustained, was first lakan ou The adoption of Mr. Gibson's aiueiidiuent and decided in the negative, aye 35, noes 'J4. Mr. Holtuau's amendment, striking out all alter the word "void" as not adopted aves ;ii . no..-,-!, me section was then ordered to be engrossed, aye 77, noes öd. Mr. Hovey moved to amend, by inserting another sec .on. providing, that a separate vote be taken, on the first and second sections, bv the iieople,in this form: " Exclu sion" or ; No Exclusiou" "aye" or 'no.'' The third section "colonization to be brought about by taxation,'' aye'" or "no." Mr. Hovey said, if these votes were not separated, iu the Southern part of the State the will of the people, with regard to the two first sections, could not be carried out. Mr. Owen differed with his colleague. If negroes are prohibited, it should be done iu a mild and humane manner. He was in lavor o a separation o! the races; but there was a dutv to le pertormed to this degraded class, and the ouly thing that could be done, was to give them the means of going to a land where they could have equal rights aud privileges. There were only 16,000 negroes now in the State : but a small portion would be willing to go, and from five to ten cents on the hundred dollars taxation for five or six years would be surficient to carry every negro to Libera, that would be willing to go. He would not go for exclusion unless the section in relation to colonization was inclnd- ' ed. Mr. Hovey replied to Mr. Owen. The only question to be determined was, whether exclusion was right . He believed it would break down the whole article. The amendment of Mr. Hovey was declared tc be out of order by the chair The third section, providing for an annual appropriation to gradually colonize negroes or raulattoes, who may be in the State at the adoption of the Constitution, and their descendants, was read a second time; when Mr. Stevenson moved to amend, by striking out and inserting, that "all fiues collected for the violation of this article, or which may be imposed by the Legislature to carry it out, shall be approprirted for colonization purposes.' Mr. Newman moved to amend the original section, by inserting after the word "Constitution," the words' "not less than ten thousand dollars." Mr. Pettit proposed "not less than two thousand dollars." Mr. Fettit said, that without some ameudment of this kind, he could not vote for the section. Mr. Newman said, tuet a sum less than the one designated by himself, would be of no avail . He ridiculed the idea of two thousand dollars doing any thing in the way of colonization . Mr. Stevenson said, that the exclusion of negroes from the slave States, and our treatment to those now here, were two didereut questions. We had the right to exclude the negroes from the slave States. Mr. Bascom moved the previous question ; hen, on motion, the Convention adjourned. In the afternorm the previous question was sustained, and was first put on Mr. Pettit's amendment aud decided in the negative. Mr. Newman's amendment was not adopted, ayes 28, noes 9. The question was then taken on Mr. Stevenson's amendment, striking out the seclion and inserting a provision, that all fines collected under this article, shall be devoted to the colonization of negroes and mulattoes now in the State, was adopted, and the section ordered to be engrossed. The fourth section, providing, that after I860 no negro or mulatto shall acquire any real estate or intereat therein, except by descent, was read a second time ; when Mr. Pepper of Ohio moved o indefinitely postpone the section. Mr. Stevenson moved to lay on the table ; carried, ayes 77, noe 54. The fifth section, providing that the Legislature siiall pase laws to carry out this article, if adopted by the people. Mr. Foster moved to sttike out and insert, that the Legislature shall impose penalties to carry out the of this article Mr. Watts moved to strike of the original section, the words "if adopted by the Motion to lay ou the table was uot carried ; ayes i2, noes 7. Mr. Watts' amendment, striking out a reference to the people, was then adopted, ayes 72, noe not counted. Mr. Foster's amendment, striking out the section, was laid on the table, and the section as amended by Mr. Watts, was ordered to lie engrossed. Mr. Clements moved to reconsider the vote on Mr. Steamendment: not carried, ayes 30, noes not The sixth section providing lor a p-iratc vote " the people, tic., on this article, was rtad a second time. Mr. Prather moved to lay ou the table; not cairied, aves 5ft. noes 73. Mr. Hawkins moved to amend, by striking' oat so much as relates to a separate vote and ' " ..i t I. ' . i xssert a prov,,on that when the vote is taken on the lupiiou 01 me vuuruiiww, it ivuuiug i' mn be propounded: "negro exclusion," or "no exclusion," ; . , lf t .' rt nl,i , r -L.H l ! and if a majority of tne whole number of votes shall be i favor of exclusion, then this article hall form a part of the Constitution , not adopted, ayes 44, noes 87. The : question was then taken on the engrossment of the secoca. providiag for a separate vote of th people, and decided in the affirmative, ayes 7ft, noes 57. The section providing that the General Assembly shall onfer on the county board such powers of a local, legislativ, aad administrative character, as they from tin te tun may prescribe, was read a third ttm. Mr.

Pettit moved to recommit with instructions to strike out

the words "legislative and." He thought the people had never dreamed that this Convention would create ninety county Legislatures. This power would be dangerous in the extreme These county Legislatures might interfere with the practice of the law, the regis try of wills, &e.. See. He would not vote fe; the Constitution if this section is iuserted. Mr. Spat i said, this Convention had almost abolished the legislative depart ment, and he wished some privilege extenrteu to me couutv boards. The discussion was contiuued by Messrs. Kelso. Stevenson, Walpole, Wallace. Biddle. and Dobson, when Mr. Gordon moved the previous question; which being sustained, was out on Mr. Pctiit's motinn to recommit with instructions, and decided in the affirmative, aves 86. noes 43. The Convention then adjourned. On yesterday, Mr. Pepper of Crawford reported a section iu relation to aliens holding property : which was read, and passed to a second reading. The section providing for the appointment of three commissioners to revise and amend the rules and prac tice, and .o prepare a code of laws, Jcc., was read a secowl time. Mr. Hovev moved to recommit with instructions to amend, so that "the General Assembly at the first session after the adoption of this Constitution, shall revise and simplify the rules of practice in the courts of this State, or shall appoint commissioners ibr that purpose." Mr. Head of Clark moved to strike out "commissioners," and insert "one commissioner ;" adopted. The question on recommitting with the instructions, as amenued, prevailed, ayes 66, noes 63. The section providing that the Legislature shall not pass local laws in several cases enumerated, such as regulating the duties of justices of the peace, regulating the practice of law, providing for granting divorces, in relation to juries, roads, ?tc.. 8ic., was read a third time: when Mr. Blythe moved to recommit with instructions that the Legislature shall, by special laws, fix the route and termini of all railroads; not carried, ayes 30. noes 95. The section then passed, ayes 1 15, noes 14. The article in relation to negroes, was taken up. Tiie first section prohibiting negroes from coining into and settling in this Stale, was read a third time. Mr. Gordon had voted for engrossing this section, as he was in lavor of a separation of the two races; but as the Convention had refused to adopt the provision in relation to colonization, he would now vote against this , ti..n Mr. Walpol would vote against the section, because it was reierreu to a sepaiaic v.u-ot me people. ir. u. en said, that at the proper time, he would move to recommit with instructions that the proceeds of the swamp lands, or so much thereof, as may be necessary, shall be appropriated to colonizing negroes now here. Reports had already leen received from thirty counties, which placed the number of acres im' these lands at six hundred thousand in said counties. The Governor's estimate was, that there would be one million two hundred thousand acres in all, and that their proceeds would amount to half a million dollar.-. This sum would colonize every negro now in the State. Mr. Moore moved the previous question, when the section was passed lv a vote of ayes 94, noes 39. The secondjsectiou providing that all contracts with n groes shall be void, kc, was read a second time; when Mr. lMilligan moved to recommit, so as to add "this provision shall not apply in relation to citizen of other States coming here, inc. ;" not carried, ayes 43, noes 91. The section then passed, ayes 78, dees 59. The third section, providing that fines collected under this article. &c., shall be applied to colonization, was read a third time ; when Mr. Owen moved to recommit with instructions that the net proceeds, of swamp lands or so much thereof as shall be necessary, shall be ap. plied to colonizing such negroes as may be willing to leave the State, and the balance to be applied to common schools. Mr. Garvin moved to amend the instructions, so that there shall be an annual appropriation out of the treasury, as the Legislature mav direct, for colonizing such negroes as may be in the State at the adoption of this Constitution; not carried, ayes 61, noes 70. The vote was then taken on Mr. Owen's instructions, and decided in the negative ayes 41, noes 93. The section thet passed, ayes 106, noes 33. In the afternoon, the vote on recommitting the sectiouon law reform with instructions, w as reconsidered, and the section, as originally reported by Judge Boiden, was passed by a vote of ayes 96, noes 35 providing for three commissioners, ate. A section was then offered by Mr. Kelso, that the commissioners shall lie elected by the people ; but the commission shall not extend beyond two years, and no act of theirs shall take effect until submitted to the legislature ; which was engrossed by a vote of ayes 76, noes 54. The fifth and sixth sections of the article in relation to negroes were passed, providing that the Legislature shall pass laws :o carry it out . and that the article shall be submitted t. a separate vote of the people the last by a vote of ayes 82, noes 54. The section setting apart all surplus in the Treasuryafter paying general expenses and interest on our bonds to the payment of the principal on our public debt, was ordered to be engrossed . Meeting of the Democracy of Indiana on the Subject of nominating a Candidate lor Pres ident of the United States. A large number of the Democratic members of the Constitutional Convention, General Assembly, and citizens of Indiana in general, met at the Capitol on the evening of the 18th of January, 1851, in pursuance of a resolution adepted at a previous meeting, fur the purpose of further considering the propriety of nominating, on behalf of the State of Indiana, and subject to the decision of a National Democratic Convention, GENERAL JOSEPH LANE as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States: the President being absent. On motion of Maj. E. G. English. Gen James P. Drake took the Chair, temporarily, and called the meeting to order. Hon. James G. Read, the- President of the meeting, having appeared, took the chair, when On motion of Mr. Pettit, Gen. James P. Drake, Col. Nave. Col. W. R. Haddon, Maj. James A. Cravens, Maj. W. W. McCoy, and Hon. J. B. Foley, were appointed Vice Presidents. Mr. Owen, from the committee appointed to draft Resolutions, expressiug the seutiinents of the meeting, submitted the following: Whexkas, General Joseph Lane, of Indiana, has evinced, throughout his career as a public man, in a civil as well as a military capacity, executive talents of the highest order, together with a bold firmness of purpose, an unswerving integrity of principle, and a sagackus knowledge of men, which eminently tit him for he station of Chief Magistrate of a free people . And, Whcxejis. The opinions of General Lane on the great, exciting questions of the day, are, like those of the people of Indiana generally, moderate and conservative; free from sectional prejudice; regarding the supremacy of the law aud the preservation, in its original integrity, of the Confederacy of States, as the objects, above all others, to be sought and maintained by every true American ; knowing, in such a connection, no North, no South," only the Union; Therefore, Resolved, by the Democratic Members of the Constitutional Convention, and of the General Assembly of the State of Iudiana, and otbei citizens, that we hereliy uominate, on behalf of the State of Indiana, and subject to the decision of a National Democratic Convention, GENERAL JOSEPH LANE, for the Presidency ot the United Slates Resolved. That, while we will support, in good faith, and to the liest of our ability, the nominee of the Demi cratic National Convention, lie be whom he may, we shall unceasinglv. and by every honorable means within our Pwer, urge upon the people of tho Union and upon that Convention, the propriety und expediency of selectCenerR, La)f tn tanaard hearer of Democracy in tne coming rrcsiueuiiai contest, as a canuiaate at once competent, worthy and available. And, if he j receive the nomination, we pledge the State of Indiana. T WENT Y-FI VE THOl'SAXl) majofjtv Resolved, That we respectfully invite our sister 8tates of the Union, to express their nrefere iees oa tbe subject of a candidate for the Presidency. And that we earnest- ' ly commend to their favorable consideration, the name of our beloved and distinguished feiiuw-citizeti, the Marion of tbe Mexican War, the Andrew Jackson of Indiana. wmch preamble and resolutions weie unanimously : adopted. On motion of Mr. Graham , Kesottea, Teat a commute of tnre be appointed ,oy

the Chair, namely, one member of the House of Repre- Mr. Dawson moved to amond by inserting in the propsentativee, one member of the Senate and one member of, er place, "a majority of the qualified voters." Adopted, the Constitutional Convention, to preteut the preamble' Mr. Wood moved "to amend by striking out 50 cents and resolutions just adopted, to the Democratic members and inserting 30 cents. Lost. of the Constitutional Convention, and of the Genet al j Mr. Dawson moved to amend further, so as to eompel Assembly, and our Democratic citizeus generally tor tue levying of a poll tax of fifteen cents, in addition to their signatures. ' the property tax. Lost. Whereupon, Messrs. Graham, Atbon. and Willurd Mr. Defrees' substitute, as amended, was then adoptwere appointed said committee ' d in lieu of the original bill. On motion of Col. James H. Lane, f Mr. Harvey moved to amend the bill by applying the The following gentlemen were appointed a committee j law to those counties alone which adopted the school to receive Gen. Lane, on behalf ot the Democracy of! law of 1849.

Indiana, on his return to the State, to-wit: Messrs. James H. Lane, Chairman. R. Had. !,m, j J. A. Cravens, S. P. Moonev. W. W. McCoy, E. Duuiout, J. P. Drake, W. F. Sherrod, J. Lockhart, John Pettit. Capt. Alexander and Governur Wright. Major English submitted the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting, signed and attested by the officers, be printed in letter form and forwarded to the presiding officers of the various ConstitHtional Conventions, and State Legislatures now I in session, and also to the leading Democratic new pape.rs throughout the Union. On motion of Mr. Pettit, Revolted. That the Democrat i press of this city and State, are hereby requested to place the name of General JOSEPH LANE at the head of their columns, as a candidate for President in 1852, subject to the decision of the National Convention. In the course of the evening, the meeting was address. ed bv Col. Dumont. Hon. John Pettit, Maj. Cravens, ! Hon. R. D. Owen, Col. H addon, Dr. Äthan. Col. MeCoy. Lieut. Gov. Lane. Dr. Dobson. Dr. Sherrod. Hon. A. 'P. Willard, and N. Bolton. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, and with cheering loud and long for JO. LANE, the Marion of the Army and the Pride of the West, the meeting at a late hour, adjourned to meet again on the eveuing of the 1st of Febmarv next. JAMES G. READ. President James P. Drake, C. C. Nave, W. R. Haddon. Jas. A. Cravens. W. W. M Coy. I V. President J. B. Foley. ) Wm. H. English. 1 F. Emerson. Sfcretii W. R. Bowes. Charles Butler, Ksj. Indianapoms, Jan. 20. 1851. S.'R: On bei alf of the friends of our distinguished fellow citizen. General Joseph Lane we respectfully iuvite vou to address a public meeting to be held at tue Capitol in this city, on Saturday evening, February I, 1851. The meeting is appointed for the purpose of ratifvinir the nomination of General Lane as the democrat ic candidate for t he presidency in 152, subject to the decision of the Democratic National Convention. We hope your engagements will permit you to accept the invitation. Respectfully. J. H. LANE. P. M. KENT, J. B. WINSTANDLEY, JAMES W. BORDEN, W. W. McCOY, JOHN S. REID, JAMES A. CRAVENS. E. G. ENGLISH, JAMES S. ATHON. C C. GRAHAM. R. D. LOGAN JOHN HUM WM. WATT . JOSEPH A. WRIGHT, Indianapolis, Jan. 21, 1851 Hon Jame H. Lane and others: Gentlemen: I have the houor to acknowledge t'ie receipt of your letter of 20th instant, inviting me, on behalf of the friends of your "distingushed fellow citizen, General Joseph Lane, to address a public meeting to be held at the Capitol in this city, on Saturday evening, February 1." It will afford me pleasure to comply with your reqnest on that occasion ; and I know of no reason at present, that will prevent my doing so. Such is my high regard for General Lane, and appreciation of his character and services, that I shall esteem it a privilege to unite in the proposed testimonial, and will endeavor to make my arrangements accordingly I am. gentlemen. With great respect, Your obedient sen-ant, CHARLES BUTLER New Dictionary. -i Copious and Critical Latin-English Lexicon, founded on the Larger Latin-German Lexicon of Dr. Win. Freund : With additions and corrections from the Lexicons of Gesner, Facciolati, Scheller, Georges, etc. By E. A. Andrews, L. L. D. Harper & Brothers. For sale by Ross &. Ray. "This work is an adaptation of the great work of Freund, retaining all his definitions, philological remarks and references to original Latin authors, the gramarians, editors, and commentators. The original preface translated by President Woolsev of Yale, prefixed to the present work displays the truly German labor and acumen with which this work has been prosecuted, the entire sifting of the language, its separation and reconstruction in everv form of derivation and usage. It is a complete census of the language of dead and living wards, where each yields its country, its history, its company., (with orators, poets, Ste.,) aud its family relationship. The method and extent of this analysis of the language have not Ixien approached by any work heretofore accessible." Thus writes one of ihe best critics in the country; and from the slight examination we have given the work, we think his estimate rather below than above its real vaiue. The extent of the vocabulary including alt the words that are now or ever have been in use, the number of the citations, and the clearness of the significations, ire unequalled by any similar American work. Among the most observable features is the printing of every leading word in a heavy faced antique type, thereby making a closely printed royal octavo page as available for sight-seeing purposes as the most openly printed quarto. It is undoubtedly the most able and comprehensive work of the kind ever published; and no scholar or student should be without a copy. INDIANA LEGISLATURE. SENATK. REPORTED FOB THE -TAH. IEXTINEL BY T. D. 1IOWX. Wednesday, Jan. 22. 1851. Senate met. bills introduced. By Mr. Dawsou: a bill to re-hcate a State road in DeKalb county. Also, a petition on the same subject. By Mr. Athon:abill to make an appropriation to complete the Engine House at the State Prison. By Mr. Defrees: a bill to legalize the acts of the late 1 reasurer of Llkhart county, and for other purposes. BILLS PASsED. A bill to repeal an act relative to taking changes of venue in criminal cases so far as relatos to the county of Steuben. To amend ttie act incoporationg the Huntsville Academy. Te change Uie nameel the town of Nicholson vi lie. To exempt from taxation the Marino Hospital at Evansville. To extend further time to the borrowers of the sinking fund and other trust funds. To amend chapter 4 of the Revised Code, relative to sureties on the official bonds of Pilots at the Falls of the Ohio. To amend the act authorizing the Jeffersonville Railroad Company to issue and secure the payment of bonds. io autnome me sale o school lands in Ferrv countv To amend the act to extend the benefits of common schools in the county of Noble, and for other purposes. To authorize the voters of a district in Laporte coun ty to Itvy a tax to build a school house. The bill was laid on the tabN for the nresent. Mr . Buckles move tc re-consider the vote inefinitelv postponing the Honse bill relative to the compensation of the Auditor of Owen county. " voie was re-consiuereu , anu tne bin, on motion 01 -Alr Alexander, referred ro a seleot committee , n motion of Mr. Berry, House bill for the relief of the Recorder of Franklin countv wa. taken on and referred to a select committee. Mr. Know Iton introduced a bill lor the benefit of tbe Auditor of Ripley csuntv Mr. Defrees moved to take from the table the bill amending the school law relative to levving a tax for builiding school houses. Carried Mr. Defr?cs then moved a substitute for the bill, an- . tnonziug tue quaitnea voters 01 scnooi districts to vote 1 a tax, not exceeding 50 cents on the hundred dollars, lor the purpos ot building or repairing or paying lor a school

Mr. Dawson moved to amend the amendment, by fin-

powering the voters of the several districts to assess (in addition to the property tax) a poll tax, tor the same purposes, not exceeding OU cents. Mr. Wood moved to Fay the amendment on the table. Carried . Mr. English moved to confine the bill to the counties of Elkhart and Lagrange. Lost. The amendment of Mr. Harvey was then adopted. Mr. Mickle moved to further amend, so that no local law on the subject shall be repeelcd by the adoption of this law. Carried. Mr. Reid moved to amend, so that the legal voters of the district may, by a vote of the district, appropriate their distributive share of the public funds for the pur-p.-se of building a school house, provided said voters shall keep a school for three weeks each year, as contemplated by the common school law. The amemendment was not adopted. 1 he lull was then engrossed lor a third reading ays 28, n:vs 12. The bll. reducing the fees of the Recorder of Green couutv, on motion of Mr. Alexander, was laid upon the table." The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION. Mr. Miller introduced a bill to establish a State road iu the counties of Orange and Crawford. Referred. Mr. Defrees introduced a bill to change the time of holding tue February term of the Probate Court of Elkhart countv for 1851. The rules were suspended, on ; motion of Mr. Defrees, and the bill passed. BILLS INTEODDCED. By Mr. Marshall: a bill to incerporate a Gas Light Company. By Mr. Reid : a bill to revise and e.mend the Conuersville and Brownsville Turnpike Company. Referred. By Mr. Odell: a bill to vacate a portion of a State road. Mr. English introduced a joint resolution, approving the sale of the Northern Division of the Central Canal. After some discussion, the resolution was referred to the committee on Canals. The Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BOPOSTED roa THE HAU SSRIWMb SV J. I. WlWOttl. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1851. BILLS INTRODL'C IU. By Mr. Bird, to locate a Stato road in Allen oounty. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Brown of Pike, declaring Flat creek a public highway. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Davis, declaring Falls creek a public highway. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Caylor, to regulate the rate of tolls in grist mills. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Millikan, for the benefit ot the Union Plank toad Company, and the Michigan Plank Road CompanyRead twice and referred. AFTERNOON SESSION. Mr. Bradley introduced a joint resolution to secure a further appropriation for the improvement of the Michigan City HarooT Rules suspended and the resolution read a third time and passed. HOUSE KILL READ THIRD TIME. To ineorporate the Laporte male aud female Seminary. Passed. To amend the act for leveeing the Wabash river at Shaker's Prairie. Passed. A joint resolution relative to an appropriation by the General Government to erect suitable buildings for officers of tin: Government in Indianapolis. Passed. To amend the revised statutes relative to fugitives from justice. That a constable with a writ for a person fleeing on a charge of bastardy may arrest him in any county in this State, without the endorsement of a resident justice of jhe peace. Passed ayes 76, noes 18. To amend an act changing the mode of doing county bnsiness in the counties of Crawford, Dubois, and Perry. Passed. Relative to the election of Prosecuting Attorneys. Passed. To compel venders of patent medicines to pay license. The bill did not pass ayes 42, noes 54. Mr. Phillips, on leave, introduced a bill for the protection of married ladies. That where it is made to appear that a, husband or father is subject to habitual drunkenness, an injunction may be issued to prevent him from squandering his property. Road twice and referred. Mr. Goodwin introduced a bill to incorporate the Washington and Maysville Plaukroad Company Read twice and referred. Mr. Davis of Scott introduced a resolution that the committee on apportionment be instructed to report a bill providing for 100 representatives and 50 senators. Mr. Edwards moved to amend by inserting "60" and '30. Lost avc- 32 noes bo. Mr. Franklin moved to amend bv inserting '"80"' and "40." A ra tion to lay Mr. Franklin's motion on the table was lo-t aves 47. noes 4i. Mr. rVillard moved the previous question, which was sustained, (cutting on a vote on Mr. franklins amend nient.) The question was then taken on the passage of the original resolution, and resulted aves 54. noes 42. So the resolution was adopted. The House then adjourned. SENATE. Thcrsdat, Jan. 23, 1S51. The Senate assembled. Mr. English reported a joint resolution for the relief of the lessee ot the State Prison Mr. Niblack reported a joint resolution in relation to the pay ot Austin H. Brown, Printer to the Constitutional Convention, which requires the Auditor of State to audit the accounts of aid Printer. Mr. Alexander reported unfavorably to the petition of certain citizens ol fountain county, praying the Legislature to make no further appropriation todefray the expenses of the Constitutional Convention. Concurred in. Mr. Buckles reported against repealing or amending j the existing appraisement and valuation laws. ConcurI ed in. Mr. Marshall reported back the bill for the protection t persons and property on railroads. Mr. Hardin moved to re-commit to the committee on . canals and internal improvements. Lost. Mr. Montgomery moved to strike out the last section of the bill. Lost, ayes lv noes 22. Mr. Reid made a lengthy report on the subject of a right of way for a railroad arouiai the head of Lake Michigan. It was the opinion of the committee that the right of w-ay had been granted by the State to the wostcrn divisiou of the Buffalo and Mississippi Railroad Company. Mr. Dunn moved to re-commit, with addditioral instructions to inquire whether the company alleged to have this right by the majority report, has not by certain acts forfeited all their right to the State ; to allow said committee to bring before them persons, naj pers, Sic., for the purpose of gaining information on the suliject. The Senate adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION. Senate assembled. The subject which was under consideration when the Senate adjourned, came up. Mr. Dunn withdrew his motion to re-commit with instructions. The question was then on concurring in the report of the committee. Before any action was taken, the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, Jan. 24, 1851. RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED. By Mr. Nelson, that this House will, the Senate concurring, adjourn sine die on the 10th day ol February Mxt 8 J J rmum,j Mr. Chapman moved j amend by inserting the"lst.'" Mr. Hutchinson moved to amend the amendment bv adding "provided we get throush with the business." Mr. Hammond moved to lay the resolution and amendments on the table. Lost. The previous question was then sustained, and the resolution, as originally introduced, passed ayes 67, noes 23. BILLS INTRODUCED By Mr. Hutchinson, to incorporate the Central Plankroad Company. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Lank, to extend the provisions of the act extending the times of holdiag courts in the sixth judieial circuit, te the eleventh. Passed By Mr. Patterson of Marshall, to incorporate th town of Plymouth, in Marshall county. Read fit st lime, By Mr. Jones, to amend tbe act to increase and extend the benefits of common schools Read first

By Mr. Thorn, fixing the salaries of the Trastees of 1 the Wabash and Erie Canal at $1,200. Read twice and

referred. By By Mr Gentry, to amend the act extending the time of holding the Probate Court in Monroe country. Read first time. By Mr. Armstrong, to incorporate the Rising Sun Hotel Company. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Ross, more effectually to prevent fraud and forgery. Read first jme. 13y Mr. Edwards, authorizing the establishment ol ' additional places of holding elections in the several town- j shins in this State. Real first time. I By Mr. Wilson, to authorise Riley Sexton to take a change of venue. Read first time. By Mr. Ross, for the relief of John M. Stewart . Sheriff" of Riplev county. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Thorn, defining the duties of several county treasurers of this State. Read first time. By Mr. Hutchinson, providing for the annexation of Lamasco City to Evansrille. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Houghman, to amend the act incorporating the Indianapolis and Springlield Plankroad Company. Read twice and referred. By Mr. Mercer, to repeal an act relative to the county auditor and treasurer of Elkhart county. Read first time. By Mr. Bird, relative to medical aid for paupers in Wayne township, Al'en county. Read first time. By Mr Haywood, to reduce the power of the grand jury in Rush county. Read twice and referred. öy Mr. Dumont. for the rebel of the heirs of Elizabeth Blatner. deceased, late of Dearborn county. Read twice and referred. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES. Mr. Williamson, from a select committee, reported the following resolution: Sec. 1. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, That the people of the State of Indiana love and respect the Constitution of the United States, and esteem the union of the States as the true source of their present greatness, and the only sure guarantv of their future happiness, peace, and prosperity- , ' . Sec. 2. That in the adjustment and compromise of the vexed question of slavery and other kindred measures, we recognize the settlement of the most difficult and momentous questions of the age, and that it is the duty of every patriotic American citizen to submit to and respect said compromise. Sec. 3. That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives requested, to maintain and support said measures, and exert their influence to allay and quiet the further agitation of said exciting subjects until their practical effects can be ascertain ed. Sei . 4. That a joint resolution on the subject of slavery, approved January 19, 1850, be and the same is herebv repealed; that the said resolution did not express the sentiment of Indiana; that Indiana then was and now is in favor of the people in each State and Territory passing all laws lor their own government, consistent with the Constitution of the United States. Sec. 5. That a copy of the above resolution be forwarded by the Governor to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress, and to tue Governor ol each State in the Union. Mr. Williamson moved that the rules be suspended and the joint resolution read a seeond time. Mr. Coburn said, gentlemen evinced a disposition to rush this resolution through, without giving members time to examine it. He did not consider it the dutv ol every citizen of Indiana to respect the action of Con gress. He thought the disunion cry which gave rise to these measures a humbug. Mr. Wiliard thought these resolutions expressed the sentiments ol a large majority ot me people oi inuiana. The resolutions of last winter instructed our Senators to vote for the Wilmot Proviso, in opposition to the wishes of a lanre maioritv of the people of this State. Those resolutions were passed by the party in the minority in the State, but who happened to have an accidental ma jority in the Legislature. The cry of disunion was not a humbug. He wished gentlemen to look at the course of such men as Cass, Clav, Webster, and others. He was in favor of standing by the men who had stood by the Union. He said the Whig party had been the pecu liar friends of the Wilmot Proviso- It was and always had been their doctrine, that the people were not capa ble of making laws for themselves; but he held that thev were capable of self-government. He hoped the rules would be suspended and the joint resolution passed now. Mr. Williamson did not think the resolution objectionable. Those of last winter placed the people and our Sanators in a false position. He did not think gentlemen would be any better prepared to vote at a luture day. The subject matter had been fully discussed, and he 'was in favor of a direct vote. Mr. Pratt objected to the fourth section He could not endorse the fugitive slave law. He wished the resolution to lay over until next Monday, that members might have an opportunity to examine thtm, and to give an opportunity for full and free discussion. Mr. Dumont did not think this resolution had been brought forward by party concert, and as a party measure. If it was, he stood opposed to it. He did not think the people of this State were favorable to all the compromise measures. He thought a large portion ol them were opposed to some odious features of the fugitive slave law. He believed the passage ofthat law was a base truckling to the South, and ought to be rebuked. He thought both parties had vacillated in regard to the Wilmot Proviso. He was in favor of postponing. He wished an opportunity of examining this and the resolutions of last winter He was opposed to repealing them without an examination. He would sayto the Democracy, let us not act in haste.- let us not take a false position. He considered the disunion cry an arrant humbug. He thought those who arrogated to themselves the honoi of saving the Union, claimed that which did not justly belong to them. Mr. Chapman, as one of the committee who reported these resolutions did not wish to see them misrepresented. He was willing every member should vote his own sentiments, but he wished him to do so understand inglv . and then take the responsibility. What did the first resolution say ? That the people of Indiana love and respect the Union. The second says w will support and maintain the laws of the country. If there is a man here so lost to all sense of his duty as a citizen that he is determined not to submit to the laws of his country, let him move to strike this section out. The objection bad been urged that that the third section endorsed the" fugitive slave law. It only instructed our Senators to go against its repeal now. The only way to judge of a lawwas by its operation and effects. He wished to see it fully and fairly tested before we repealed or amended it. Were we prepared to say that it shall be repealed now ? For one he was not. Our Senators were only instructed to go against its repeal until it shall be tried. If it was found to operate unjustly, then he would be in favor of its repeal. Gentlemen oppose the fourth section because, they say, it is a reflection on the Legislature of last winter. So was the repeal of every other law passed by a previous Legislature. Were members prepared to sanction such a doctrine as this? He could not see the necessity for delay. Every person had heard the matter fully discussed, and had made up their minds. Mr. Pratt would not vote to say that the members of the last Legislature were not as honest and patriotic as ourselves. Some of the provisions of the fugitive slave law were monstrous, and ought not to disgrace the statute book of this country. They would never command the respect of the citifens of this State. It had always been conceded to gentlemen in this House, when they wished to examine a measure, that it should be postponed for a reasonable time to enable them to do so. Mr. Wiliard said he was sorry to see gentlemen permit themselves to become excited on this question. The Wilmot proviso question had been settled by the people of this State iu the Presidential election of 1848. The doctrines of the Nicholson letter that the people of the Territories should make their own laws had been triumphantly endorsed by the poeple of Indiana at the bal. lot box, by the 4,000 majority for Cass. The Legislature did not reflect the sentiments of the people of Indiana when they passed the resolutions ot last winter. There were but three Democratic members in the Senate who voted for these resolutions, and the Whigs had a maioritv in the House of Representatives. Ivo State Oemoeratic Convention of Indiana evar endorsed the -. . . . Wilmot proviso. The disunionists were now preparing to do their work, and now was the proper time to give an expression of the sentiment of tbe people. As the records now stood, our Senators must vote according to the resolution of last winter. Let gentlemen look at tbe proceedings of the Nashville Convention, the Legtsla latures of Mississippi and South Carolina, and the move mentsol fanatics at the North, and then say the cry ol dis union is a humbug. He thought gentlemen as well P"P. " vote on tnis proposition now as mey wouiu u He was opposed to auy adjourn- . . -.at. .I . I 1 a j ent until tnis resolution w-aspassea Bfore lbe Qe5t,on WM taken the Hon,e ftaJoarnd AFTERNOON SESSION. The joint resolution on the subject of the compromise measures passed at the last session of Congress, pending at '.he adjournment, being the first in order, On motion of Mr. Humphreys, a call of the House was had. On motion, the absentees were sent for. On motion, a further call was suspended. Mr. Usher approved of the compromise measures in the main, but not all; but for the sake of harmony, and j to allay agitation, be was willing to pass them' by et 1 f resent. He did not think a majority of the people of ndiana were prepared to endorse all these measures, He wished to postpone the further consideration of the resolutions for a few days for examination, and thought if this course were pursued, they could be so worded as to pass unanimously. He thought they would have greater effect on th country, if they passed unanimous-

ly, than if the House were divided. He could not go for the suction which said that the resolutions of ial inter

did not reflect the will of the people of the State. He believed they did. He said lue democratic party had acted inconsistently in relation to th- Wilmot provisoMr. Wiliard said, there was one party in tnis county the whig that had always acted consistently in one matter, at least. They had always stood ia the market , and auctioneered their consciences off to secure the abolition vote. When the annexation of Texas was pro posed, they opposed it on the ground that it would exteud the limits of slavery. The same during the Me ican war. The resolutions of the Democratic Stat iran war. 1 lie resolutions ol tbe Democratic Mate Convention had been quoted to prove that in 1S49 the democratic party had favored the Wilmot proviso. It was not so. There was not a line or a word ia those resolutions that he would alter. The same doctrine was set forth in those resolutions as arc embraced in these that the people of the territories were qualified to make laws for their own government. He did not think it made a fool of a man to go to California. The men who had stood by our side at the ballot box and in the halls of legislation at home, were as well qualified to make laws there as here. He thanked the gentleman for bringing forward the resolutions. They established the consistency of the democratic part v. The onlv reason why gentlemen wished to postpone, was to avoid a direct vote. If gentlemen wished to stand bv the men ol genius and patriotism of their own party, let them vote lor these resolutions. If there ever was a time when we should oppose and rebuke fanaticism, north and south, it was now. He would not barter the perpetutiv ol this Union and tbe liberty of 20 ,000,000 freemen, für 10,000 fugitives. He hoped the resolutions would not be laid upon the table; he wished to see them go to Washington city immediately. The very fact that we had passed them in a single day, would of itself give them great weignt anu innuence. Mr. Thorn said, he was a democrat of the Jeffersomr.n school. He was willing to "stand up to the rack, fodder or no lodder."' He was in favor of the joint reso lution. He had the honor of representing a county in which there was a majority of over three hundred wh'igs, and be was happy to say this day on this floor, that both whigs and democrats united on this question, he believed, almost without a dissenting voice. They were in favor of the compromise first and last . and the union of these States now and lorever; and he believed their feeling were, if the sacrificing of one eounty would save the union of these States, old Knox, the mother of counties iu this beiovad Slate of ours, would sav, without a dissenting voice, let it lie her. He was therefore in lavor of tbe joint resolution, and hoped it would pass. Mr. Brown of Shelby had a seat on this floor last winter when tbe joint resolution proposed to be repealed passed. Gentlemen were afraid the repeal would reflect on that Legislature. It had been fully discussed by the people, and they had returned a verdict. Let gentlemen cast their eyes over the House. Was there a single democrat now on tnis floor who voted for those resolution f Not one; and but two whigs. He trusted this wouki be a warning, and that he should sec many ol his Union loving whig friends voting for these resjlutio.i. Mr. Millikan did not think we cv uld do any good by agitating this subject. He was willing to support the law until it was iried. He voted for tbe resolutions of last winter, and voted the sentiments of bis constituents. Mr. Simler thought the question should be settled now. He was opposed to postponing the question until Monday. He had no doubt every gentleman bad his ruind made up. He should vote lor these resolution, but did not by that act wish to cast reflections on his predecessors. The people of Indiana would think it hard if they were not permitted to make their own laws, and he thought we ought to extend the same liberality to others. On motion of Mr. Williamson, the rules were suspended, and tbe joint resolution read a third time. Mr. Pratt moved to re-commit with instructions to amend the second section, by inserting, ''Provided, That nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed as endorsing the provisions of the fugitive slave law." Mr. Graft moved to amend the instructions by inserting the word "all," before the word "provisions." Mr. Wiliard moved to lay the motion to recommit and instructions on the table. Carried ayes 56) noes 33. Mr. Franklin moved the previous questicn ; which was sustained. The question, ''Shall the main question be now putt" was decided in tbe affirmative ayes 61, noes 32. The joint resolution then passed ayes 66, noes 28 as follows : Ayes Messrs. Armstrong. Benson, Bird, Blue, Bradley, Brown of Pike, Brown of Shelby, Campbell, Carr, Chapman, Clark, Cowan, Crawford. Crim, Davis of Dubois, Davis ol Scott. Donaldson, Edwards, Elkina, Essex, Fleece. Franklin, Gentry, Graff, Hall, Hamilton, Harris, Harrison, Hosbrook, Houghmsn, Humphreys, Hicks, Hutchinson, Jackson. Johnston. Lewis. Lindsey Marquess, Marvin, McCarty. McMakin, McKira, Morgan, Nelson, Painter. Pancake, Patterson of Marshall, Peekenpaueh. Rice, Riley, Ross, Shull. Simler. Stayner, Schwartz, Swihart of Wabash, Thompson of Carroll. Thorn. Walls, Watson, Watt of Union,. Watts of Jeffer son, Wiliard, Williamson. Wilson, and Withers 66. Noes Messrs. Bulla, Cavlor, Coburn, Conner, Goodman of Vigo, Hammond, Haywood, Hubbard. Jones, Jordan. Lank, Lawrence, Marshall. Mercer, Millikan, Moore, Morrow, Phillips. Pratt, Reynolds, Robbins, Shook, Stone, Swihart of Huntington, Thompson of Del. aware, Usher, and Mr. Speaker 28. Mr. Edwards, moved to reconsider the vote on the final passage of the resolution. Lost ayes 53, noes 34 The House then adjourned. BY MAG N ETKTELE6 KAFH. Prom tbe Mariiaon Papers Washington Jan. 20, 8 P. M Senate. A number of petitions were presented, praving an amendment of the patent laws. Mr. Hamlin presented a petition for the repeal of the fugitive slave law. Laid on tbe table. Mr. Clay submitted a resolution of inquiry into the expediency of adopting some more effectual provisions for preventing American vessels and seamen from engaging in the African slave trade, which was laid over. Mr. Seward introduced a joint resolution making a discrimination in all government purchases in favor of American over foreign manufactures of steel. The cheap postage bill, from the House, was referred to the committee on post office affairs. The Senate commenced the consideration ol the bill to settle the claims of American Citizens tor French spoliations. Mr. Hunter opposed the bill iu a speech of two hours' length, when the Senate adjourned. Hocse. A tesolution was adopted that the second Tuesday of February be devoted to the consideration of business relating to the District of Columbia. On motion of Mr. Bokee, a resolution was adopted or dering the construction of the dry dock at Sau Francisco to be suspended for the present . The House then took up the bill to ensure the prompt execution of the bounty land law, when, after some a bate, it adjourned. Washington, Jan. 21, 8 P. MSen.tE Mr. Mengum offered a resolution, which was adopted, to inquire into the expediency of re-organ izing the State Department. The Senate theu took up tbe French Spoliation bill. Mr. Seward spoke in favor of the bill, after which he gave notice that, ou to-morrow, he would at an early hour move that tbe Senate go into executive session. The Senate then adjourned. House. Reports submitted from standing committees presented nothing of general interest . The Speaker called attention to the fact that there were many bills on his table from the Senate, some lying over from last session. Mr. Bayly then made some pertinent remarks in regard to the condition of the public business. After reports from committees, the bill authorizing the selection of school land for those found to be worthless was debated by Mr. Mead. No action was taken, and the House adjourned. Washington, Jsn. 22. 8 P. M. Senate. Mr. Seward presented several petitions praying the repeal of the fugitive slave law. Laid on the table. Mr. Clay's resolution to provide effectual measures for ; the suppression of the slave tro de was taken up. Mr. Hale opposed the resolution, and alluded to a PPt, signed by several members of Congress, declaring j that they would vote for no person !or any ctr.ee who j was in iavor oi uisturoing toe compromise acts ei toe mt session. Mr. Clay replied and avowed himself one of the sign ers of that paper. Mr. Foot defended the paper aad said that he was on of the signers. Atter a long aeoate tne resolution was agreed to yeas 45, nays 9. The French spoliation bill was taken up. Mr. Rusk moved to amend by inserting that no pay. ment should be made under this act to any assignee or any insurer. After a long debate the motion was rejectrd yeas 25, navs 30 and the Senate adjourned. House -At an early hour the House went into committee of the whole and tcok up the bill to supply the deficiency in tbe public expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1851. Mr. Hampton, of Pennsylvania . made a speech on the tariff and in favor of the modifications recommended by the President in his annual message. The committee rose, when, on motion of Mr. Bayly, a resolution was adopted to close tbe debate to-morrow atthree o, clock Missouri V. t. Senator Elected St. Louis, Jan. 23 12 M. On the 40th ballot Geyer was elected to tbe United States Senat. Geyer SO, Benton 56, Stringfellow IS, Green 2, Polk 1, Puna 2.