The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-12
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
Exciting Debate in the House on the
Resolution to Expel Mr.. Long.
Fernando Woods Views on
the Question.
The Position Of the War
Democracy.
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squabble Between Senators Grimes
and Hale.
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A New Plan for Administering the affairs Of
the Navy Department.
The National Bank RilI Again Before
the House.
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Official Report ON the Florida
Campaign,
H., "a. Ae.
WASHINGTON. April IL, 1864.

TIE pEBArE ON THE EXPULSION OF REPRESENTA-
TIVE LONG, OF OHIO.
All the galleries. the Hobbies Of the House,
densey packed to-day TO hear the debate the expu
sion resolution OF Speaker Coax The outsiders crowded
the Reporters Gallery such extent that those
legitimatey belonging there could only with the greatest
difficulty obtain ingress egress. The preliminary
business hurried through, and half On hour before
the time which It's consideration bad been postponed
tie debate began II lasted until after Eve O'Clock, when
a taken until seven p. NJ.
A number Of speeches were made on the opposition
sdeMr. schenck, Of Ohio and Mr. Stevens, OF Pennsy
vania only speaking in favor Of up the time OF The
recess There was considerable bitterness and personal
anmosi,y exhibited by Mosss. sebcDck and voorhees,
ELECTED laughter and applause both
upon the floors and the galleries and the spcakerhr
Rollins of New pshire-ihreatened TO have the gal
Ieries cleared there was however much less disorder
IN the galleries than among the mem bers who in the
element OF debate seemed almost ready times pro
coed personal Violence shaking their gesticu
latng like ups,ics. As the TO- ner records Of members
on both sides were read recitod by the Speaker
great deal Of merrment excited by the real appar
cnt inconsistency which developed between their
actiops and sediments Of ten fifteen years ago and
those which they hold. So absorbing was the in
seres felt this debate that the senate obliged
adjourn before -four O'Clock not being able 10 obtain
quorum Tor the transaction bug ness.
Before the hour for the rcassembng Of tie House this
evening the people bronged galleries number 10
attendance not being less than the afternoon, and tho
deepest interest infested in the proceedings The
members we're also generally on baud, rs were also
many Senator'S and Cabinet officers. There less
element than in the afternoon but the speeches
more argumentativs. Mr.. Herman, Of New YORK,
presented the views OF the Democrats and stated
the ground Upon which they voted against the
resolution Of expulsion 10 be that, while they
disagreed with The sentiments OF Bessrs Long and
harris, they held representatives they had the right
10 advocate any sentiments however repuenapt they
might the country and the House. and that they
resp nsbie TO their constituents alone. Winter
DAVIS made powerful argument against the peace
democracy, and their right to proclaim reasonable ecu
tmens upon the floor Of the House elsewhere. ghere
were slight attempts at applause and at time
few Kisses from the opposition side at remark about
Mcclellan and Tz John Porter bringing the rebels 10 the
gates OF Washington but they quickly suppressed
by the Speaker. AZ the conclusion Of his address
lion adjourn made by Nr. Washbarne, of Illinois,
but down, the majority being determined to
continue the session.
The House finally adjourned OF fifteen minutes pact
eleven without taking vote Al bapas; ten the crowd
began TO disperse, II having become evident that
ten would be had.
Mr. Dunont Of Indiana closed the debs,e for 10 night
rambling and somewhat inccherent speech 10 favor
Of The TesontCu winch caused conklderatN Amusement
The subject expected occupy most Of the time 10
morrow il IS probable Will oe taken and the
affair terminated there the slightest chance OF
the requisite thirds tie favor beng obtained.
TIE ouEREEoY Ella AGAIN BEFORE rsE HOUSE.
The Currency BIZ iced 10 the House TO day BY
MT. Hooper OF Massachusetts substantially the
as that which mas just been defeated IN ibs Roase II
viii he cous dered saturday next A similar bill 10
before The Finance Committee OF the Senate that
can be considered IN both Houses at the time
OPPOSITION TO Tbs PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSTITUTION.
The resolutions introduced day IN the House by Mr.
Cravens, q Indiana, against amendment Of the const
tuition is evidently intended commit the opposition 10
advance against the amendment which passed the
seoae by large majority This explains the anxiety
manifested BY certain opposition members 10 have
direct taken upon IL to-day. IL will be
time before any vote be bad upon H. and in the
smesnime II spfoblble that The amendment Win have
passed The House.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Commodore Ringgold bias been ordered special duty
at New York
Commander John Down has been ordered The
r. Cuycr. Lieutenant Commander Charles 8. Norton
has ALEC been ordered 10 The cnylc~.
SALES OF rKNYoRry BONDS.
The sses Of forty bonds exceed expectation. The
recent demands have reached the fg capacity OF the De
parimept 70 supply them The amount Of sales reported
81 the department to-day a. ,O6o 100 The iotal
amount reported at the department during the last four
days rs 81 400 COO.