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the Southern Confederacy. We find on reading the debate, many points of interest which we give in a condensed form below: Mr. James C Allen, (Iii,) expressed his surprise that the Speaker should descend from his chair and offer a resolution to expel the gentleman from Ohio for words uttered in debate. It was without a parallel in the history of the country. Although he (Mr. Aden) was against Secession, he thought the gentleman from Ohio had a right to express his sentiments. Mr. Garfield, (Ohio,) in advocating the resolution, said the question of rights in human affairs is a relative question. What may have been said with propriety and loyalty three years ago could not be said to-day. He might vote against declaration of war, but when it was made he was bound to take part against the enemy. This country has committed itself to putting down the rebellion. The gentleman from Ohio, (Mr Long,) had said no more than Jefferson Davis would say, were he here.--There was open