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.
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The Position Of the War
Democracy.
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Squab1Ie Between Senators Grimes
and Hale.
A New Plan for Administering the affairs Of
the Navy Department.
The National Bank Bill Again Before
the IIeuse.
Official Report ON the Florida
Campaign,
WASHINGTON. April IL, 1854.


TIE iEHArB ON THE EXPULSION OF REPRESENTA-
TIVE LONG, OHIO.
All the galleries. ard even the Hobbies Of the House. were
deIsoly packed to-day hear the debate on the expu
resolution OF Speaker Coax The outsiders crowded
the Reporters Gallery 10 such an extent that those
legtimstey belonging there could only with the greatest
difficulty obtain ingress or egress. The preliminary
business hurried through, and half an hour before
the time its consideration had been postponed
the debate began II lasted until after five o'clock when
a recess was taken until seven p. NJ
number OF speeches were made on the opposition
sdeMr Schenck, OF Ohio and Mr. Stevens of Pennsyl-
vania only speaking in favor OF u to the time OF the
There considerable bitterness and personal
apjmosy exhibited by Messrs. scnenck and voorhees,.
tmes elioted laughter and applause both
upon The floors and In the galleries and The speakerHr
Rollins, OF New mpshre-ihreaiened to have the ga
leres cleared there was however, much less disorder
IN the galleries than among the members who, in the
element Of debate seemed almost ready at times pro
coed TO personal violence shaking their fists gesticu
atng ike lunsiics As the former records Of members
both sides read rected by the Speaker,
great deal OF merrment excod by the real appar
ent inconsistency which was developed between their
actions and sediments Of ten fifteen years ago and
those which they hold. SO absorbing was the in
this debate that the Senate obliged to
adjourn before four O'clock not being able TO obtain
quorum FOR the transaction OF business.
Before the hour for the Resembling Of the House hs
evening the people hrongod the galleries. the number 10
attendance not being less than the afternoon and tho
deepest interest infested proceedings The
members also generally hand, rs also
many Senator'S and Cabinet officers There lesg
element than IN the afternoon but the speeches
more argumentatvs. Mr.. Herman Of New York.
presented the views Of the democrats, and stated
the ground Upon watch they voted against the
disagreed with The sentiments Of Bessrs Long and
Harrs, they held representatives, they bad the right
10 advocate any sentiments however repuenant they
might TO the country and the House. and that they
resp nsbie TO their constituents alone. Winter
DAVIS made a powerful argument against the peace
democracy and their right to proclaim reasonable ecu
tmen,s upon the floor Of the House elsewhere There
sight attempts at applause and at one time
few Kisses from the opposition side at remark about
Mcclellan Fz John Porter bringing the rebels 10 the
gates OF Washington but they quickly suppressed
by the Speaker. At conclusion Of his address
lion 70 adjourn made by Mr. washoarne, of Illinois
but was voteu down. the majority being determined 10
continue the session.
The House finally adjourned 81 fifteen minutes past
eleven without taking vote AT half the crowd
began to dispense, II having become evident thai 10
tien would be had.
Mr. pumont Of Indiana closed the debsie for 10 night
ramrNng ana somewhat Mccbercnb fpecCn 10
Of The resoiuop which caused considerable Amusement
The subject is expected occupy OF the
morrow vhea II probable vote Will DE taken and the
affair terminated There the slightest chance Of
the requisite thirds vote lie favor beng obtained
TIE CURRENCY EiLi AGAIN BEFORE HOUSE .
The Currency bill n,rod ICED in the House 70 day BY
MI. Hooper OF Massachusetts, substantially the came
that which has Just been defeated in tie Roise u
win he cops dered saturday next similar oil 10
before The Finance Committee OF the Senate that
10 can be considered 10 both Houses at the time.
OPPOSITION TO The PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TaE
CONSTITUTION.
The resolutions introduced day IN the House by Mr.
Cravens, of Indiana, against amendment Of the consu
tuition lie evidently intended 10 commit the opposition 10
advance against the Amendment which has pessei the
seoaie by 80 large majority This explains the anxiety
manifested BY certain opposition members 10 have
direct vote taken upon u to-day IL will he
time before any vote be bad upon 10, and in ,se
smeanime il spfobible that The amendment ~iS nave
passed The House.
NAVAL oKDERs.
Commodore Ringgold has been ordered special duty
al New York
Commander John Down has ordered 10 the steamer
r, Cuyer. Lieutenant Commander Charles s. Norton
has aso been ordered 10 the Caylcr.
SALES OF TEN-YoRTY BONDS.
The sses Of ten forty bonds exceed expectation. The
recent demands have reached the fall capacity Of tie de
parment 10 supply them. The amount Of sales reported
~ the department to-day az Geo 100 The total
amount reported at the department during the last four
Gays vs. 81 .4oo, GOO.