Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30
An act for Raising Reuenue for the gear

An act for Raising Reuenue for the gear
ciqhtccn handrcd and SirW SIC.
SEC l. Be it enacted by the City Council Of
Alexandria, that the following taxes be levied
upon the people and property Of the city, to
meet in part the current expenses and demands
upon the Corporation for the present year, viz ::
On houses and lots Of ground, 81 50 upon
every hundred dollars Of their assessed value;
and herein shall be included all lands and lots
Of individuals and corporations, with the I'M
provements thereon, not exempt from taxation.
On all rent charges in fec simple, issuing out OF
lots of ground in the city, 81. 80 on every hun
nred dollars Of their assessed value.
On all personal properly, moneys and credits
required to be listed by the "act relative to as
SCISSORS" not exempt from taxation, and not
specifically taxed, Sl.60 on every hundred dol,
lars value thereof; and herein shall be included
all capital invested or used in any manuiactur-
ing business, or invested or employed in any
trade or business for which no license is requir-
ed ; all stocks and securities, the income or
profit Of which shall not be listed for taXatlon
all personal property or money OF Incorporated
Joint stock companies excepting the moneys
and personal property, which constitute part OF
the capital of the banks, and the money and
personal property of savings banks, and insur-
ance companies, which during the year ,prece-
ding the first day Of April, 1866, declared divi-
dends and profits, and all other personal and
movable effects whatever, not exempt or spe-
officially taxed as aforesaid. The property men
toned in this clause, shall be returned, in each
case in Que sum, under the head of aggregate
value Of all personal property, moneys and
credits Of individuals or companies"
On every male inhabitant who has attained
the age of twcnty-on years. and who has not
passed the age Of thrce-score years and ten,
81 So
On the interest or profit which may have been
received by any person, or converted into prin-
cipal, so as to become an interest bearing sub
iect or otherwise appropriated within ne year
next preceding the first day OF April, 1866,
arising from bonds. certificates OF debts, or Sc
curities of this or any other State, country or
county, or this or any other corporation, and
on the dividends arising from stocks in banks,
incorporated by this or any other State or gov
ernmcnt or from stocks in any Incorporated
Joint stock company, excepting the Alexandra
Water Company, lGS per cent. -
On the income or fees received during the
year ending the first day Of April, 1866, in
consideration Of the discharge Of any office or
employment in the service Of the State or Of any
corporation created by the State or in the SER
vice of any firm or person, except where the SER
vice is one of labor in some mechanical art,
trade, handicraft or manufacture, or that of Il
Minister of the Gospel flower five hundred dol
lars, per cent on such excess.
On all household and kitchen furniture, where
the valuation to any party shall be one hundred
dollars or more, Sl6O on every hundred dollars
Of its assessed value. .s
On all riding carriages, kept for hire or private
use, per cent on every hundred dollars Of their
assessed value; and herein shall be included all
manner of vehicles for the carriage of-persons,
whether having two or more wheels.
On all express wagons, $40, and herein shall
be included all wagons or vehicles used by any
express company having an Office or agent with
in the city. a/
On every hearse $50
On every horse, mule or colt over two years
OF age So. .GGr.f .':tt .. = -,
On every wagon, other than above specified
cart or dray So.
On every COW 81 80"
On every male dog So. s....- 90. -
On every female dog ST.
On every person acting as agent Of an insur-
ance company or companies, not chartered by
this State. $50 f'-~-- {
On the premiums received or assessments col
lected 2 per cent.
On every attorneyat law, physician, or dent
ist, SIS. i ~
On every gold watch 81. -
On every silver watch 81. ~ m.
On every clock SO cts .a=
On every pianofortc, lnelodeon or parlor or
gan, So. ,i.;.i1.5.;.:.I
On all gold or silver plate, plated ware and
jewelry, Kept for use or wear, per. CT on its
assessed value