The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-02-28

Mr.. Noble moved an amendment having The
same object. which, after some discussion, was
agreed to.
MI. Finn moved to amend 50 that deprecated
bank paper should be listed at its current value
when held by bodies corporate. (According to
the bill. they were only 90 entered when held by
individuals
Mr.. Finn said IL the amendment was salutary
one, II should apply 10 all cases. He could see no
reason for exemphng bankers, when private per-
sons were taxed upon like capital.
The amendment was lost
Mr.. Ball moved to strike out that section giving
power to the State Auditor to fill any vacancy oc-
curing IN the Office Of Assessor in any county or
district. :.
M. b. thought the County Auditor as capable
of dscharging this duty as the State Auditor, and
1t would be attended With much less trouble and
expense
After some debate,
Mr.. Reemeliri moved to amend SO that the ap-
pointed assessor should reside in the county or
district where he was TO serve. (By the original
bill he could be taken from any part Of the State
Lost
On motion of Mr. Mason,
The above amendment was adopted.
Mr. Drake moved to amend 80 that the Auditor
should only have the power Of appointing assessors
to fill a vacancy 10 said office, when the county
commissioners failed to do within the period OF
ten days--which was carried.
The m otion to strike out was lost
Mr.. Drake offered an amendment so that in CIV
ing notice 10 taxpayers to make out written
statement OF their property, when necessary such
notice should be in the German language Agreed
to.
Mr.. Ball moved to strike out that part imposing
penalty for the refusal or neglect of any person
to include personal property in his statement to the
assessor, which, after some debate was lost.
Mr.. Gallagher offered an amendment to the 36th
section (which provides that when subsequent
examination of tax payers property is made that
such person shall be liable for coss) excepting all
cases where the furnished list was ascertaned to be
correct. Agreed to.
THE TAX BILL.
HOUSE, Feb 2o.-Mr. Ball moved to strike
out the 50th section, which provides that all per-
sona property returned in time for the assessment
of taxes for the year 1896 should be valued at one
half of its true value, while that not made in time
for such assessment Is taxed on the whole amount
of its value according to the old law.
After some considerable discussion, the question
was taken and lost.
Mr.. Reemelin moved to strike out that part of
the bill which exempted all banking companies
from taxation that paid taxes in particular man
ner prescribed by their charter, or that were en-
tirey exempted by the provisions oftheir said char
ter. Lost.
Mr.. Reemeln moved to amend so that all banks
hereafter organized under the General Banking
Law Of last winter should be taxed 10 the
provisions Of this tax bill in the same proportion as
real property ANYTHING in said law to the contrary
notwithstanding
After some remarks from Mr.. Dial.
The motion was lost by a vote of 20 to 81, IA
strict party vote, except Mr.. Summers who voted
with the democrats.
Mr.. Cowen moved 10 amend so that no bank or
ganized or TO be organized under the provisions OF
the general banking law, should he subject to the
provisions of this BILL but only taxed in the mode
presented by said law.
After some discussion between Messrs Finn,
Cowen, Higgins and Trinlble, the question was Ia
ken and lost.
Mr.. Reemein moved to strike out the Goth Sec
ton which provided that the taxes levied in the
several counties of the State upon the capital stock
Of joint stock companies shall be paid over as taxes
levied for State purposes.
After some debate the question was taken and
lost
On motion of Mr.. Cowen, the 6lst section was
stricken out.
Mr. Drake moved to amend so that stock held
IN road or other work OF public improvement by
the State. city, town or county, should be listed
as taxable property belonging to the Company,
which was agreed to,
Mr.. Noble moved to amend so that Township
assessors should receive one dollM and fifty cents
per day for their services, which was agreed to-.
Mr.. Drake moved to amend for so that every al
tentative year when there was no re-valuaton OF
property 10 be made, the township assessors should
be appointed by the County Commissioners instead
of being elected by the people. Lost.
The bill being read through, the COMMITTEES rose
and reported--and the bill, and pending amend
ments re-committed to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Ball moved to instruct said committee to
modify the bill, that the owners and holders OF real
estate, should not be required to give description
of said real estate under oath, and that township
assessors should assess personal property for taxa
ton in 1916 as heretofore.
After some conversation.
Mr.. Ball altered bis motion so that the committee
we're only instructed to inquire into the expedien
cy OF modifying the bill as above