Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-13
Correspondence between Gems,
Hslleck and Gilmore.
AttempttO blow up the Frlgate
Minnesota.
The Army Of the Potomac still in
the Mud.
THE BRIDGES ALL REPAIRED.
FROM WASHINGTON
Especial to the Cleveland Leader.I
WAsHIEGToE, April II.


WAsHIEGToE, April H.
DEBATE ON THE EXPULSION OF LONG.
The debate on the expulsion of Long
continues to be the great feature, and
nearly sbsOrbs all other news. The Presi-
dents last evening reception had to be
postponed in consequence of its continu-
ance. The galleries are densely packed
and even the lobbies are filed with the
wondering crowd, unable to gain admit
tance to the galleries. The leading speech
to-day was made by Mr.. H. Pendleton.
Some of the most prominent Unionists
pronounce it the sblest speech Ha~do by
the Democrats on any subject this session.
He was oomplimented at the close on its
ability by such radicals as Winter Davis,
and his own side went into extsoies over
it. He set out with the proposition that
the House was deliberate body, whose
chief function was discussion, snd that
this should be limited by nothing but rule
and decorum. A member might say any
thing on its floor, provided he did it in 8
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No speeches made to-day on the Admin
istrstion side compare with the great ef-
forts Of Schenck and Winter Davis yesterss
day. The most noteworthy speech was by
Clay Smith in favor Of Expulsion. The
House meets again at six o'clock for
night session. Mr.. Colfax has given no
tice that he will call for vote next Thnrs-
day at half past twelve o'clock.
GENERAL GRANT.
General Grant arrived from the front
this morning. he expects to return by the
late evening train.
THE TAX BILL.
The Tax bill is now in the hsnds Of the
printers.
THE EXPULSION CASE.
The expulsion debate and adjournment
will be laid over till tomorrow in honor
Of the late John C. Rives. This may de-
lay its introduction ill Thursday.
THE SLIDING SCALE on waIsKEY.
is believed that the sliding scale on
whiskey will be increased. It is certain
that the tax from July will be one dollar.
TAKING EATIoSAL BANKS.
A highly important bill from the Ways
and Means Committee was introduced to-
day, taxing National Banks It is under
stood to have the sanction Of the Secretary
of the Treasury. Il proposes tax on all
banks unauthorized by Congress + Of one
per cent each month on all bills in eircu-
lstion; penalty, one per cent. as provided
for. Any refusal to make an accurate
monthly account to the District assessor
the bank will be recovered for the use Of
the United States, aud after one year
from passage, the circulation of any such
notes is strictly forbidden.
The Senate Foreign Relation Committed
have decided not to report on Winter Ds
vis resolution about French Intervention
in Mexico, as they regarl it exceedingly
dangerous, aud think its passage by the
Senate would probably cause war with
France.
Several resolutions Of different date
have been addressed to the Secretary o
the Navy By the Senate and House of Rep
resentstives, inquiring into the eficienc!
Of the iron clsds aud for the report o
the naval commanders.
The House to day received reply from
which the following statements are gath
cred.
On the 18th Of April, 1868, Rear Admi
raj Dupont was directed to remain insid
the bar Of Charleston and prevent the en-
emy from erecting batteries on Morris Is
land, which order he briefly soknOwledg
ed but never Obeyed.
On the 18th Of April the President di
rected Dupont and General Hunter to tax
the batteries on Morris Island; the Orde
was not obeyed or attempted to be Obeyed
SO far as the Department was advised
The order Of the Secretary Of the Navy
Dupont to cooperate with General eli
more, was not obeyed. General Hunte
} reports that the morning after the sttsc
Of the iron clsds on Charleston, which {
DuponPs plans the army had no part,
} was ready to proceed and take pOssessio
/ of Morris Island, and that the afternoo
, after the iron clad attack on Sumter, Ii
troops on Folly Island were in the yer
act of crossing Light House Inlet, whe
they were recalled by Dupont.
7 BE had resolved to retire, and when i'm
/. portuned to assist in preventing the ere
J, tiOn of important works, the Admiral
answer was that he would not fire anothl