The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-08-07
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/ Dir. EdgeTton argued that the times did NOS
demand the passage Of the bill nor necessity re-
quire it. 1t was unequal and onjust. The far
mers would pay the tax while stock and money
brokers would go fres. Ii would be better for
the Government TO experience q temporary
bankruptcy than pass 50 odious measure, eau
sing discomfort and clamor against the war by
the farming interest, who would oppose it to .
man. They would not. however, object to q
taxation Of equal proportion. -4-
| Various amendments were discussed, but
without coming to any conclusion on the bill.
the Committee rose.
! Mr.. Blair asked leave to report the Senate
bill providing for the transportation and dels-
cry Of arms to loyal citizens In the rebelllous
StStes, etc.. Mr. Burnett made objection. Adj
journed. Ia.
! WAsHISoroS, July 27.
Mr.. johnson, OF Tennessee, spoke at length
on the resolution approving the acts Of tho
/ President, aud his eloquent remarks frequently
elected applause from the floor and galleries.
He referred to and rebuked Breckinridge's
speech on the same subject previously reported.
and closed with an appeal to the government
from the ruin Of the most corrupt ahd direful
conspiracy. ever seen in the world. ..a..
! The resolution was ostponed till Monday.
Mr.. Collamer, of Vermont, introduced bht
in addition to the act relative to the duties on
1 imports, which passed.
f. The tariff bill was then taken up. the ques
ton being an amendment providing TAR tax Of
per cent. on an income Of over one thousand
dollars, except the income be derived from good
securities, which are to be taxed "a per cent.
which was agreed TO.
Mr.. Salisbury moved to strike out the tax
| OF &c on coffee. r
! The bill was further discussed and the amend
ment OF the Committee finally adopted.
|. message was read from the House, that it
had passed the bill for the purchase of arms
| BY common consent the bill waa taken up aud
passed. ... .... .r ~
The consideration Of the Tariff bill was re-
snIned, but for want of quorum the Senate ad-
journed. e.....
HoUsE.-The House passed the Senate bill
appropriating S2,oo0,Ooo to pay for the trans
portation and delivering OF arms to loyal citi-
izens in the rebellious States, ank the organiza-
ton Of such persons for their protection against
insurreeton and domestic violence.
On motion of Mr.. Blair, Of Mo-, resolution
was adopted calling on the Secretary OF War to
communicate letter OF Joseph Holt to the
President on the 18th OF February, in refer
ence to resolution Of the House, re ouesting the
reason for assembling U. S. troops at the seat
| of Government.
| The House then went into The committee Of
the Whole on the direct tax bill.
| Mr.. Bingham said that one hundred thousand
men were within forty miles Of where he stood
in conspiracy to pull down the pillars Of the
temple Of Liberty, and blot out forever the ex-
pertinent Of free representative Government.
Men from New England, the Empire State.
and the quiet West are here to defend the Cap
ital Constitution and Union. They must bo
paid, fed and clothed. The means fer these
these purdoses cannot be postponed till the
next session. II they are not provided now,
there must be another extraordinary session
III Congressmen fail TO pass these measures 70
sustain the credit OF the government, our bonds
and notes will fall to 60 cents on the dollar,
and the difference would 60 into the pockets Of
| the shylocks,
| Mr.. McClernand suggested an amendment to
| Mr.. Wickliffes instructions, namely--that the
bill be re-committed to the Committee Of Ways
and Means, with instructions to reduce one
half the amount Of direct taxes apportioned to
the States in the first section of the bill and to
make up the amount desired by extending the
list Of taxable personal property.
| Mr.. Morrill, suggested modification. which
Mr.. McCernand accepted, viz: that the COM
mittee on Ways and Means be instructed to re-
port forthwith bill on the basis OF $50 00o>
| by direct taxation, and that such other sums as
may be necessary, be raised on the personal in.
come and wealth OF the country.
| MIR. Stevens spoke of ths injurious effect of
the impression going abroad that the tariff is
to he continually shifted and ehanged-one
| thing one day, and another the next.
| The question was taken on Mr.. McClernand's
motion, as modified by Mr.. Morrill,, and deter
mined in the afirmative--79 against SO. This
soperceded Mr.. Wicklife's proposition Ad-
journed see. 3 e atag sa sgs
WASHINGTON, July 80.
sEsArE.-Mr. Eessendsn, from COMMITTEES
on Finance reported back the act supplemental
ry Of the act authorizing loan, with amend
ments. n@
| The amendment authorizes the issue Of S5
| Treasury notes. The amendment was agreed
to and tte bill passed a & 7@
Mr. Hal. reported for the Committee Of CON-
ference on the bill to appoint an Assistant Sec.
retary Of the Navy. The report was agreed TO-
and the bill passed
Also, the report of the Cammittee OF Confer
ence on the bill increasing the medical corps Of
the Navy yard.
Report agreed to and the bill passed
The bill provides that no person shall sell in
| toxicatng drinks to soldiers of the United
States on penalty Of fine of S25 for each Of
fense.
Mr. Wilson, from the Committee on Military
Affairs reported back the bill to purchase arms,
:. ordnance, &c. The bill makes an apprcpria-
tion OF Sl0,oo0oo0. E
The consideration Of the memorials OF the Po-
lice Commissioners and Mayor Of Baltimore was
postponed until to- morrow. a'
The Tariff Bill was then taken up the quss-
ton being an amendment providing for tax Of
so per cent on an income OF over one thousand
dollars except the income be derived from Co
vernment securities, which are to be taxed 21z
per cent, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Salisbury moved to strike out the tax of
4 per cent. on coffee. Lost.
The bin was further discussed and the a.
mendments OF the committee finally adopted.
A message was received from the House that
It had passed the bill for the purchase Of arms.
&C., by common consent. The bill was taken
up and passed.
The consideration OF the Tariff bin was resu.
med, but for want Of a quorum the sepats ad-
, journed.
1 WAsHixeToN. July 80.
i sErArE.--The joint resolution sppeoving The
acts Of the President was taken up. Y
! Mr.. Rice from the Naval Committee, reported
bill authorizing the constr action OF 10 small side
wheel steamers Of light draught and great swiit-
ness, and sppropriaiing SI.200ooo % The pur.
pose. Mr. Rice said that the naval orcs wss
not adequate to maintain an active blockade
and scrprsss pfivatseiug, Ths Dspsrtfugat
is engaged u ascsrtaihiag what vesasla ars suit