The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-26

necessary in order TO negotiate loan-the aggregate
amount Of Treasury notes not TO $3.50 COO The
and all such excise and other internal duties and as
may be collected are pledged for the redemption of the
debt incurred Adopted by one majority The bill passed
DIRECT TAX BILL.
Mr. STEVENS, from the Committee on Ways and Means
to whom Me direct tax and internal duties bin was yes
terday referred reported that they unable devise
any provision which will be CONSTITUTIONAL and at the
same time carry into elect the instructions Of the
House.
THE BALTIMORE POLICE.
The senate's amendments to the bills for the payment
Of the Baltimore police making appropriations for faci-
htatng the coinage Of gold dollars ANA Tor the manulac
turc and purchase Of nag Signals were c0nsaerea anoi
adopted -
THE DIRECT BILL. 80
The Direct Tax and lIernal Duties bill was Then
sidercd in Committee Of the Whole on the State OF the
Union.
Mr. STEVENS moved to include slaves in the objects Of
Mr. LovEIoY (rep) Of Ill., expressed his surprise at the
amendment, as the federal has recog
nzed human bondage as property.
Mr. STEVENS explained that the proposed CAPT
taton tax, and not property. ~.
Mr. LovEjoY wished to know why, then that Capifa-
ton tax was not laid on all other persons
MI BINGHAM, (rep) Of Ohio, advocated the amendment
the ground that the The taY nc
cording to representation.
Mr. SnEFrrsD, (opp) of R. L. moved, in order TO obvi
ate the difficulty 70 make the read as foIlows
"prect taxes on all property the States properly SUBJ
jcct TO exaction" In the of his remarks he sa
that Rhode Island would contribute still further OF her
and give her dollar for the purpose Of
Ing the rebellion She would say "rake what we have
but give US government" His amendment was dsa-
greed to.
Mr. WiKiIFE Union) Of KY. objected to tho PASSAGE
OF bill Of this magnitude with almost teegraphic speed
instead OF devong not less than two weeks its consde
ration He was amazed that the question raised as
to whether slavery should be taxed property, when
every instance OF direct taxation the has been i'm
posed The amendment of the tariff, which in many in
stances prohibited would yield money than this
bill direct tax the most odious oppressive and
least profitable, and accompanied by fraud and de-
falcation than at the Custom House.
Mr.. BURNETT (SeceSS Of KY said II there
direct taxation, let They could main
tam the credit Of the unless they provide
means OF paying the interest on the public debt lie
against this bill Those who evinced much spirit vot
ing men and money carry the should retreat
from the means for footing the bills.
Mr. ROSCOE CoNKliNG, (rep) Of N Y, advocated tax
on bonds, mortgages Slate and railroad Stocks op-
posed the bill
Mr. CAvERr (Union) of Nd wanted the tax imposed on
real and personal property Of ali descriptions He came
here TO vote everything necessary carry the war
direct tax was not odious the revolution which
must be suppressed
Messrs. HARRISON, (Union) OF Ohio and KELLY (rcp)
OF Pa severaly advocated the amendments with view
to produce as far as practicable equality Of taxation
Mr. STEVENS amendment, taxing slaves, vote
| of so against rs.
MIR. EDWARDS, (rep) Of N. H. and Mr.. DUNN, (rep) Of
Ind, severally condemned hasty legislation Additional
time was necessary to act ntcgently measure OF
such Importance. The latter wished its consideration
postponed till tho next session of Congress.
Mr. SHkiLABARGER, (rep of Ohio, advocated the taxing
OF annual incomes ten per centum.
Mr. MORRILL,, Of Vermont, in reply to Mr.. Wcklife ar
gued that the tariff could not be amended to produce the
necessary and hence II must be direct taxation
On motion Of Mr.. WlcKLIFFE, the committee rose when
he moved that the bill be referred the Committee on
ways and Means, with Instructions report revenue
tar b and necessary for direct taxes and in
the country and that the committee repyrt next session.
Objection was made, when the House adjourned.