The New York herald., 1862-03-26

who declares he has been dsunionis twenty years
permitted to lecture here and on the floor OF the
Senate. and 60 at large through the country.
Adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March Is, 1861.
SETTLEMENT OF The ACCOUNTS CunsER-
LAND AND CONGRESS.
The House passed the Senate bill providing for the set
tement Of the accounts Of the officers and OF the
rgates Congress and Cumberland the books having
lost or destroyed 10 the naval engagement at
Hampton Roads.
PACIFIC RAnRoAD
On motion Of Mr. CAMPBELL, trep.) Of Pa, in view Of
tho penency Of the Tax bi the consideration Of the
Pacific Railroad bill postponed and made the special
order for Tuesday next
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The House then, in Committee Of the Whole, resumed
the consideration Of the Tax bill.
Mr. wADswoRrB, (Union) OF KY, offered amendment
TO the clarre defining circns as to iuciuds
prestdig ring master and clown performances.
Mr. Cox fopp.) OF Ohio said that the House last year
commenced taxation At the wrong end by operating
tea and coffee. Now, during our troubles it was pro-
posed to tax the Injuries and recrcations OF life The
gentleman from Pennsylvania must be lost to the Dno
days Of childhood TO tax circus theatre.
amounted a Hamlet and Falstafi 1t taxing
"a New Way to Pay Old Debts" 1t was "Raisng the
Wind" us lad been suggested, by "Box and Cox
daughter In this he spoke with feeling. (Renewed
aughter) Why not tax the performances last night at
Cincinnati and put tax on eggs which. 1t is reported
freely used thereY How could they tax gentle
who turns three somerscts the air and catches
three rings as he goes alongY
Mr. LovEoY, (rep.) Of ILL.,, wanted TO know whether
the gentleman from Ohio Air Cox would tax those who
somersets
Mr. Cox (opp OF Ohio replied that he was altogcthe
opposed 10 taxing such persons the gentleman from
Illinois (Mr. Loveioy) because that would be tax on
Otnelo, and would place the gentleman in bad way,
His occupation would be gone
Mr.. Wadsworth s amendment was rejected.
Mr. n'cxMAS. Srepl Of Pa offered an amendment tnas
license Adopted after Mr.. scdgwick. amid laughter,
had proposed to define Jugglers, by stating every one
Mr.. BLAKE, (rep) Of Ohio, submitted an amendment
imposing q tax Of dollar each dog holder.
Qaughtcr.) He sad although his proposition excited
errmcnt It was important to Ohio. where 10 coo sheep
annually killed by dogs, which are nuisance.
NJ SrsvtS-. (rep OF Pa suggested tax on each dog,
Mr.. BLAKE replied that they could get the tax from the
dog holder. but not from the dog.
Mr. STEVENS thought who holds ten dogs ought TO
pay dollar on each.
Mr. BLAKE Withdrew his amendment.
Among the other amendments adopted the fol.
lowing
Cattle brokers 10 pay license Of ten dollars Iinerant
venders Of newspapers, bibles and religious tracts are
excepted from the definition of peddcfs
Mr.. PEsDLEos, (oir.J cf Ohio, offered amendment.
which adopted reGirng lawyers and physicians TO
pay license Of ten dollars.
GirrEnAS proposed 10 amend by requiring every
who voted for member OF Congress. whether
elected not, to pay similar amount, while another
member proposed 0ve dollar license ~ he taken out
before making sct speech Both amendments wero re-
ceved with shonts af laughter
MIR. srE, said that IL such proceedings con-
tinucd the HJuse would become laughing stock.
Mr.. BLAIR, (rep) OF Mo-, proposed now clause, TO
proposea tax Of five dollars each slave for life, and
three dollars on those held for term Of years.
Mr. CaissELD, (Union) OF Nd, protested against the
amendment in the OF the constitution and the
name cf the people Of loyal Maryland Nothing wouli
sxasperaie them than this measure and ii might
goad them into desperation
Mr.. kHLoGG, (rep) Of Ill, proposed to add that all
TO be thus ra cd shall be applied to tho colonies Of
emanciratcd slaves.
This amendment was ruled out Of order
Mr.. LpvEJoY, (rep.) Of ILL.,, replied TO Mr. Crisfcd.
saying he liked the boast Of loyalty TO be coupled
with menace. IL much the duty OF MARYLAND
to he loyal as IL was that Of Illinois lie secuted that
kind OF oyaty which would perpetuate the system Of
concubinago and turn every slave hut into brothel
slavery stencil in the nostris, and Shareholders
love this system OF oppression than they love the
Union and whenever 1t comes to the pinch kentncky
will side with sccesh. They will 60 with those who will
forever protect their darling institution.
Mr.. MALLORY, (Union) Of Ky did not rise to reply TO
the farrago and fanaiicism Of the gentlemen uttered
during the five minutes the gentlemen addressed the
House but 10 give few why this tax should
imposed OF which the taxes already
densome He appealed TO the great OF conserva-
tive gentlemen here to sanction the amendment.
Mr. ARNOLD, (rcp) OF ILL.,, argued II 1t had not been
for the four millions OF slaves, would be in
war and he urged this bill to defray its expenses why
should they not collect the supplies from the OF
the evil
Mr. CRrsr1ELp replied to Mr.. Lovcjoy, defending the
loyalty VI Maryland Ths war was owing to two CLASSIC
equally Overwhelmingly, those engaged the rebel
lion and the class OF which Mr. Lovsjoy prominent
member.
MIR. BLAIR, (rep) Of No., defending his position, did
no, see why certain gentlemen should get into q pa-
roxysm of excitement whenever this subject named
As the North would have pay the bIk Of the taxes
he did why the slaves, who used property
should not be taxed. There should be equality.
Mr.. LDvEJoy, replying TO Mr. Chrished and Mr. Mallory
said if had been for those called fanatics they
could not in peace return TO their States There
could be peace I'LL the public mind rests in security
that slavery is in progress Of ultimate extinction
MI. Blairs proposition was amended to tax one
dollar slaves for hfe between eight and fifty
years o and striking out that part relating to
vice for term Of years. Numerous efforts were made
amend this, but finally the whole proposition was de.
feated, n against 81
An amendment was adopted, providing that nothing in
the bill shall be construed 10 prevent any State from
imposing taxes upon any articles therein taxed H.
censes required.
The Committee rose and the House adjourned.