Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-12

opposed 70 tae Mexican wAc, bat being In 1t, he
was In favor Of carrying II on in the most e.
fective way, and he thought his was the best
plan, as suggested in the resolutions. He fur
Their. in reply 20 reference of Mr.. Voorhees, 70
his achievement at Vienna proceeded TO give
an account OF that AFFAIR to show mat he was
not 10 blame.
Mr.. CoIfax asked the House TO Get apart TO.
morrow ito. dhy) at two O'Clock for q vote
Mr.. Cox said the vote could not then be taken.
Mr.. Colfa1 said, as threat had been throwa
out, he hoped the House would hDhn tnis quee'
Mr.. Cox said he had made no threat, but that
other gentlemen wished to enter into the debate
Whole l Uf to %orrow be devoted To-
Mr.. voorhees, said that as the question mao
been thrust upon them, they would agree 70 no
terms as to wnen fo' so sda ts When everv
gentleman he'd An opportunity 70 express his
Mr. Or;h, ol Ind, commenced speech; but
at half past five o'clock gave way for recess
until seven o'clock. e.. ..s.
AT that hour Mr.. Ortiz resumed his remarks,
saying the issue was made in Indiana during
the campaign of 1862. His democratic collea CUES
and their friends, in and out OF Congress.
claimed that they were for more vigorous
prosecution Of the war than the republicans;
Maryland (Ms. HarrIs) these gentlemen were
found on the opposite side. II old General
Jackson had been in power, instead OF & cen.
sure, why the traitor would be new in the Old
Mr. Pendieten raised question, that the ian.
gnage was NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the gen.
usmsn from Maryland traitor:
Mr.. Ortiz replied. the vile slabbering Of one
convicted OF treason fell silent at his feet. He
alluded briefly to his colleague, Mr.: VOORHEES,
was sustained by his constituents; and, In
, conclusion, said he was for continuing the war
until the supremacy OF the Constitution and
laws extended over every inch OF American
soil.
| MT. Herman said: If ten men combine to re-
sst the laws Of the United States, the Govern
ment has right, and 1t Is its duty, to put them
down; SO If million OF men combine, its duty
Is the same We have nothing to do With put
ting down resistance to States; we deal with
owe allegiance to the Federal Government and
its laws. I differ from those who find dini-
Guilty in regard 10 the right OF the Government
believe that it is the duty ofevery good citizen
to sustain those who are engaged In putting
down the rebellion. Although do not agree
with much Of the policy Of the Administration,
] hold that ii Is my duty as citizen to furnish
the Administration with all the men and means
necessary to sustain the cause. II they think
different policy from mine wise, am In favor
OF no fsctious opposition MY platform may
be briefly stated. This is our Government
my 9overnmen,-and it is my duty to defend
il. l desire peace. Who does not, when he
looks around and sees mourning st every
hearthstone9 Hut Is idle to talk about peace
while the rebels are in arms. They must be
put do *n by force; and it Is useless TO talk
about sending commissioners TO treat with
armed rebels He deemed il necessary to say
this much 10 explain his position, as he though
it his duty TO vote against the expulsion of the
Mr.. Henry Winter Davis said the question
was not whether the speech delivered by the
gentleman from Ohio was reasonable within
/ the law, but whether he was worthy to be q
Representative OF the people OF the United
States. He did not envy those who had re.
fused to expel the gentleman from this House.
who afterwards voted that he was unworthy
10 hold a seat here. He argued that the HOUSE,
had the right and had exercised 1t, to eXpel q
member, not capriciousiy, but for something
wrong he had done. The gentleman had pro-
cIain ed himself the friend of the enemies OF the
United Stafes. In violation Of his solem oath
to sustain the Constitution, he said rather than
sustain il 10 the extent OF extermluatiOn OF its
enemies he preferred its destruction. 1t was
not the free dom OF speech tie complained. He
was brave and honorable and he thanked him
for It. ItTevealed an enemy-nnlife the gem
similar sentiments, conceals them. lLaughter.]
He did not wish to punish him for his speech,
but for entertaining such sentiments.
Mr.. Finck said he did not concur In all the
(Mr. Long, He did not believe secession exists
under our form of government, and WAS IN.
willing 10 acknowledge the Confederate States.
He also dssented now. as he had from the be.
ginning dissented from the views OF Mr.. Ste.
vens, that the South is an independent power.
The Democrats of the great Northwe he
believed were with him In these views He
did not believe that force alone could restore
the Union. There must, besides, be meditation
and craftsmanship; but, alas such requisite
statesmanshIp was not to be found. II cues.
tons of peaoe and var were not TO be disc used
here, what should be discussed /; IT questions
Of such moment could not he debated, then.
IL deed. were we in lamentab,e coalition. Ii
Mr.. Longs speech gave aid and comfort to the
enemy, why did certain Republican members
subscribe for copies to be distributed The
reason v ny his colleague (Mr. Long, was to be
expelled was, he did Tot be long TO the Rspab.
Ecan party. The speeches made in favor OF
expulsion were merely partisan, and were IN
worthy OF a delibeTative assembly.
MIR. Whaley controverted the truth OF the re
mark OF Fernando Wood that there were no
war Democrats. On the contrary, thousands
Of DemOcrats-Jackson aud Douglas Demo.
crats-iad taken the field in his new State. II
the gentleman from New York was to be the
leader OF the Democratic party, let his friends
IT axe their speeches accordingly. Let US fight
the traitors North and South, in and out of this
hail. Let Us not lay down our arms until the
star span gled banner shall be everywhere IN.
furlf d and respected throughout the land.
MIR. Dumont, In the course OF his remarks in
support OF The resolution for pulsipn, said
when Cir. Long wanted TO win warm place
IN the heart and affections OF Fernando Wood,
the only way was really to show tina: he was
traitor. ..
Tie House coutipuei in session until late
sour, but no vote vas taken upon tins res olu-
ton. -.-s.-