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Portland Daily Press.
XXXVlII CONGRESS. First Session.
WASHINGTON, April 9.

HOUSE.
Mr.. Colfax offered resolution, proposing
the expulsion OF Mr.. Long, of Ohio, Tor the
sentiments he uttered yesterday in favor of
the recognition OF the Southern Confederacy.
He said he had offered the resolution not as
the result of consultation, but on his own re-
sp0nsi0ility. III these sentiments are to 20
unrebuked, we could not complain of foreign
governments recognizing the Confederacy.
Ii thus, from this hall, the giving of aid and
comfort to the enemy is unrebuked, you ought
not to ask of your soldiers to peril their lives
for those who deserlion is openly advocated
He had pondered upon his duty, aud felt that
he had double obligation on him, one as the
presiding officer to administer the duties of
the chair and the rules impartially, and the
other as representative from Indiana.
Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio, replied, saying that Pres
ident Lincoln, Judge Amory, Ex-Representa-
tive Stanton OF Ohio, and others, had hereto
fore declared themselves in favor of revolu-
ton for the people to establish their separate
independence if they have power to do so.
The remarks of Mr.. Cox were called forth
by interrogatories from Messrs. Colfax, Gar
field and Julian.
Mr.. Cox continued his remarks, declaring
that the Democratic portion of the Ohio dele
CATION were against the recognition of the
southern Confederaey. He (Cox) would not
destroy the Constitution, for without it there
could be no Union, and no well regulated lib.
erty. We have TO take back the old States
under the Constitution to restore the Union.
That will be the issue next fall, which the
Democratic party will contend for. We will
never yield up the country to secessionism and
abotionism.
Mr.. Kelley, of Pa, said Mr.. Cox had de-
Tended by indirection what he had not openly
dared TO advocate. The gentleman from Ohio
tLong) had but sounded the key note of the
leaders Qf tho nQfnopratip arfy and yvb
rallied the Democrats here in opposition to all
the departments OF the Government in carry
ing on the war. He referred TO his colleague;
Mr.. Stevens, whose views had been criticised
by Mr.. Cox, saying that he could not be com
pared with Mr. Long, who had yesterday in
effect declared, Heaven bless the traitors, but
curse my country"
Mr.. Dawson remarked that Mr.. Long said
yesterday that he spoke for himself, not for the
Democratic party, and that ought TO be salts
factory.
Mr.. Miller rose simply for the purpose of
entering his protest against lectures on patri-
otism from the Republican side, especially
from his colleague Mr.. Kelley, who had ut
tered a deliberate falsehood concerning his
| tMiller'sl father on this floor.
Mr.. Kelley replied, defending the remark he
had previously made concerning his former
public position in Pennsylvania, and said that
his colleague, Mr.. Miller, had brought into
the House, on a late occasion, a vile spawn of
scandal from Robert Tyler.
Mr. Allen, of ILL.,, expressed his surprise that
the Speaker should descend from his chair
and offer resolution TO expel the gentleman
from Ohio for words uttered in debate. l.
was without parallel in the history of the
country. Although he (Allenl was against
| secession, the gentleman from Ohio had a
right to express his sentiments.
Mr.. Garfield, in adyerting to the resolution
said that the question of rights in human
affairs is relative to this question. What
might have been said will, propriety aud 10y
atty three years ago could not be said to-day.
He might vote against the declaration of war,
but when it was made he was bound to take
issue against the enemy. This country has
| committed itself to putting down this rebel
| lion. The gentleman from Ohio, Mr.. Long,
had said no more than JEFF Davis would say
were he here. There was open avowed trea-
son yesterday, which should be rel uked.
Mr.. Harris, of Ind. endorsed tys.y senti-
ment uttered by Mr. Long. He would stand
| by him for veal or woe. If there was any
honesty in the Democratic party they would
rise like a hurricane and sweep away those
who are preying upon the very vitals of the
| Republic. He tHarrisl was not in favor of
recognizing the Southern Confederacy, but
of acquiescing to secession.
scene of great excitement ensued, owing
to the words of Mr.. Harris, and for this he
was compelled to take his seat.
Mr.. Fernando Wood said Mr.. Long had de-
| clared in his written speech that he would
| prefer recognition rather than that the people
| of the South should be subjugated and exter-
minated, and he Wood endorsed this, and
they could expel him for it.
Mr.. Mallory, Of KY, said that, though not
agreeing with Mr.. Long, he regarded the
| proposition as extraordinary. He then yield
ed the floor to Mr. Colfax, who, in order TO
see in printed form what Mr.. Long really had
uttered yesterday, moved that further consid-
GRAFTON of the subject be postponed until Mon
day, which was agreed to unanimously.
| Mr.. Washburne, OF Ill., offered 4 resolution
to expel Mr.. Harris. OF Ind, for the utterance
of reasonable sentences.
Mr.. Pendleton rose to point of order, con-
tending that the resolution could not be en-
tertained.
Mr.. Washburne replied, insisting that the
rule had been specifically complied with.
The Speaker pro. TEN. decided that Mr..
| Washburne's resolution was in order.
Mr.. Washburne moved the previous ques
| ton, which was seconded by the House.
Mr.. Ancona moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Not carried.
Mr.. Washburne's resolution to expe Mr..
Harris was not adopted-yeas 81, nays 5S-a
! two-thirds vote being necessary for that pur-
! pose.
Mr.. Schenck, of Ohio, then offered resolu-
ton, declaring Mr.. Harris to be an unworthy
member Of the House, and that he is hereby
| censured
Mr.. Edridge moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Negatived.
The resolution was then passed-93 against
1S.-Adiourned.