The Portland daily press., 1864-04-12

10 the liberties OF the people, tending to be
the establishment of a military despotism,
and the final overthrow of aYiee government
in Ameiies.
Resolved, That an attempt by Congress TO
reduce States to the condition Of territories is
as odious and revolutionary in its character
and tendency as secession itself.
Resolved. That it is the duty of the Gov
eminent to listen to and consider any propo-
siton for reconciliation that may be offered
by the insurgents which does not involve the.
question of separation.
The House proceeded to the consideration
of the resolution heretofore offered by Mr..
Finch, of Ohio, reailirming the principles of
the Crittenden resolution that the war is not
waged for the purpose Of conquest but for
the restoration of obedience to the Constitu-
ton with the rights and equality of the States
nnImpaired, etc.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the resolution
was tabled.
The House then considered Mr.. Colfax's
resolution TO expel Mr.. Long, of Ohio.
Mr.. Bliss, of Ohio, did not concur in the
views of Mr.. Long, but understood his COL
league to express only his own opinion, and
to prefer the recognition of the onfederacy
only as a choice between that and the subju-
cation of the South. He tBliss) thought that
Mr. Colfax, in offering the resolution for the
expulsion of Mr.. Long, was mistaken in his
construction of Mr.. Longs speech.
Mr.. Fernando Wood, of New York. then
proceeded to speak against the expulsion of
Mr.. Long. He said that the charge of trea-
son and disloyalty ought not to come from the
Republican party, for it was founded on lanai
cism and the principle OF dissolving the
Union. Without this bond, that party could
not hold together for forty-eight hours. He
caused extracts to be read in support of his
views.
Mr.. Cox, of Ohio, referred TO a speech of
the Mayor OF Baltimore in 1861, in which the
Mayor said that Secretary Chase had said he
was willing to recognize the South.
Mr.. Ashley, of Ohio, denied that Mr.. Chase
ever said so.
Mr.. Wood replied that Mr.. Chase himself
would not deny that he said so. Mr.. Wood
here sent up to be read a campaign document,
in which it was represented that leading Re-
publicans had expressed opinions in favor OF
the dissolution of the Union. He believed
that if our government would act in 4 proper
spirit, by negotiation, peace could be- restor-
ed without the Hiring of another gun. He was
not in favor of the recognition of the seces-
sion of the Southern States, but was ia favor
of doing justice to the Southern people by en-
deavoring to restore them to the u Mon with
all their Constitutional rights.
Mr.. Schenck, of Ohio, in reply to Mr.. Wood,
said that he (Schenck) did not belong TO any
such school. He was for having no confer
ence with rebels in arms, looking to their re-
cognition. He was for so enectuay putting
down the rebellion, that 1t will never rear its
hydra head again. The mere intimation OF
peace had been scorned by the rebels; yet,
gentlemen here would crawl on their bellies
and lick the feet of the rebels He spoke in
scornful terms of Mr.. Woods conduct, saying
that the latter was one who would abuse him
self to the rebels to restore the Democrats to
peace and power.
Mr.. VOORHEES,, of Indiana, without entering
into the question as to the real merits OF
what Mr.. Long had said, maintained the right
of Representative In Congress to express
his public sentiments in behalf of his constit-
uents in decorous and proper manner. This
was all Mr.. Long had done. Had Mr.. Schenck
lived in other days. he would have been among
the mob who demanded the crdcfxion of
Christi or those who cruelty burnt John Rogers
at the stake. The slang utterances Of Mr..
Schenck were not llt to be uttered in the pres
ence or hearing of gentlemen.
Mr.. Schenck, of Ohio, briefly replied to Mr..
VOORHEES,.
Mr.. Colfax asked the House to set apart to-
morrow, at oclock, for vote on the reso-
luton.
After a short debate the House took re-
cess until o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
At O'Clock, the House having re. assembled,
Mr.. Orth, of Indiana, spoke in favor of the
resolution. He said il Gen. Jackson had been
In power, instead of a vote of censure being
passed on the gentleman from Maryland, INF.
Harris,) the traitor would now be in the old
Capitol prison. tApplause.l
Mr.. Pendleton, of Ohio, raised the question
that the language of Mr.. Orth was unparlia-
mentary, calling the gentleman from Mary
land traitor.
Mr. Harris 10 Mr.. Orth-You are a liar.
Mr.. Ortiz replied that the vile SOLDERING OF
one convicted of treason, fell silent at his feet
He then replied at length to Mr.. VOORHEES,.
Mr.. Herman of New York, thought it was
the right and the duty of Government to put
down Rebellion. He was opposed to some
measures Of the administration, but it was idle
to talk about peace while armed rebels are in
the country.
Mr.. Davis of Maryland said the question
was not whether the speech delivered by the
gentleman from Ohio was treasonable-but
whether he was worthy to be representative.
He did not envy those gentlemen who refused
10 expel a member from the House. and after
wards voted that he was unworthy to hold a
seat here. The gentleman had proclaimed
himself the friend'of the enemies Of the Unit
ed States, In violation Of his solemn oath to
sustain the Constitution, and had said rather
than sustain it to the determination of its en-
emies, he preferred its extinction.
Mr.. Fink of Ohio, made a long speech in
opposition TO the expulsion, and also in oppo-
sition to the sentiments expressed by his col
league, Mr.. Long.
Mr.. Dupont said when Mr.. Long wanted to
win a warm place in the heart and affections
Of Fernando Wood, the only way was to show
he was Traitor.
The House at II 20 p N ad;ournad