The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-13
...,jnss OF the National Convention OF
1;onor Dealers and Distillers.

.,3inzs OF the National Convention OF
Lionor Dealers and Distillers.
=. ssi,er, OF Pennsylvania, from the Com.
on Resolutions, read the same as fol.
prs; .o.n 90 ., 100000
t,c 90 distilled spirits Is such as to invite
rrni prevent ALI legitimate business, and
80 >ridc. spread generalization, while but
,H .ssrty revenue is yielded to the Govern
EEL ,s we are actuated by a desire to co.
Ne with the Revenue Department in such
opennpr rs 10 mcer the full requirements Of
&T1.w free from those multiplied restric.
ne "h;ch hamper honest men only for the
u2h q, of secret and irreprsssiole competition
hsnenI,,~c he it by this Convention of those
iag',' tcd in the use Of distilled spirits, repre-
~ diStillcrS, rec;iftcrs, commission mer.
srn,"N and manufacturing consumers, in all
-. of the country
A'SD,s' ~ fraud 10 as small 4 space rs posi-
'.'.,d inns avoid The multiplication Of en-
b. N ~ ofUriais, We recommend that the tux
=. N Wv. and paid At the still, or when the
'o-its leave the warehouse "A, ana mat ware
EHL.o"S :, hp 81 tireIy abolished, and that when
Ry"Ss.4 drawback shall be allowed, In
.Tl4,nra proper percentage for rectification
sad ShTIrk%Ec' =, ,-.c- 90 ,;;;,
,,,.tin, IN fraud, and TO secure n larger re-
ne nv The greater probability Of collection,
" commend the reduction of the tax to
,,.ortv. i've cents FOR proof gallon.
'p,anJ-,E That in order to prevent corrupt
:,.,f and ihe moleStation Of innocent par.
Nb w.. recommend that when spirits shall
soys Iel, warehouse A IL shall be regarded as
~ f,cie evidence that they have paid the
=, and that they be no more subject to Ques-
.s,r or scszure than other merchandise in the
or,n market
M
hector and assessor of each collection dis
,-'-t who shall be accountable therefor to the
Sa-re,ary Of the Treasury and that no sub
,-sipa;e officers should be appointed TO serve
~ any district except such as should be re-
r,mmendcd by the collectors and assessors of
sad district,
g.splrsi, That in case any seizure shall be
--73e for alleged fraud, the owner Of the pro-
T~-,y seiz"d shall be furnished with the name
- the informant and 4 statement of the
c-ounds Of seizure. and that tn owner be per-
-~t,ted 20 make his explanation and defence
i~med!a:ely before the collector and assessor
q the district and their attorney.
E.snl"ni That the keeper OF warehouse
h held responsible for all spirits removed
from his warehouse that cannot be satisfac-
forIly accounted for, for which trust he shall
eve good and sufficient bonds and that his
salary, 10 be paid by the Government, shall
b. p7oporioned 10 this responsibility.
k.So.r"d, That we recommend that the store
leclcr statement of entries and withdrawals,
and quantity remaining in store, and that a
copy be sent TO the Department at Washing
ION.
Rsso'rtd, That we heartily approve of the
principle Of q metre, as recommended by the
Secretary Of the Treasury and Commissioner
O! .Nicrna! Revenue, and that, in our judy
mcnt, such metres that may be found TO be of
Qrac tcal efficiency be used-one TO be applied
10 the measurement of mash entering the still,
"A -rNl,
drawn OF
Mr. Ingraham, of New York offered the
GLOWING rs Il subs for the last resolu-
aoH aud IL was adopted after lengthy discus
son.
E.spired, That we approve Of the principle
Of . metre, and trust that the Internal Reve
me department will adopt one that will
prove efficient, and apply it TO all distilleries
Alr. Martin, OF Ohio offered the following:
Whereas the Department of Internal Reve-
mo has adopted for the use of revenue inspec-
tors and FOR the determination of the proof of
spirits I set OF instruments known rs Tagli-
toluS hydrometer; and
Whereas this hydrometer establishes cal
collation. antagoniStic To the regular basis of
calculation long known to the trade and
Whereas the said hydrometer is frail in
/, rament, costly, and inpracticable; therefore
70 il
HsSoIred, That it is the opinion, as we'll as
,|t' expressed wish and ointment of this Con-
:" abohsheC, and the Gendar hydrometer, SO
'Hc aud practically known to the trade, be
'1ppted instead by Congress as the United
,;tteS standard.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Tracy, of New York, offered the follow
ng which was adopted:
RsSotred, Ihat sections 20 and q of the pre-
eht law, amendments of the last Congress,
ipproTed March 2, 1867, have proved detri-
er ,aI 70 Tue interests of both the Govern
St, ana ha nose pose represented by this Conren-
Hh nave oeen efficient only to destroy the
'ouICe OF revenue and demoraliZe the public
eryicr. and should pe repealed
MT. HON man dered the following resolu-
ion
Kssoloed TIA, the thanks of this Conven-
lon are rminently due the President of the
I!tgu States for his expressions Of correct
V''' concerning the revenue and its collec-
' II, wherein he urges the lessening of the
.u!nber Of articles of taxation, and the num-
Der OF officials, and denounces the inquisitorial
nature of The searching and seiZing principles
Of The law, 10 which the druggists, grocers,
IJhbcTs, alcohol diStillers and rectiiiers, have
been subjected during The past nine months,
riulatlre OF all The rules of civil liberty and
Business freedom, and that this Convention
cali OF him, either in Il body or by committee,
10 express their satisfaction, respect, and con-
idence.
The resolution created considerable debate
u TO the eXpedency of passing such = resolu-
heir laws, and they (Congress) might take
bragg Mt il. After various members re-
iuested Mr.. Hoffman to withdraw, IL was put
o vote and carried, with Il few dissenting
.Uces.
Mr.. Reinstrolm, Of Pennsylvania, offered
he following resolution:
Resolved, That 4 committee OF nine members
,e appointed for the purpose of furthering the
Dblects and intention of the Convention, and
.Ellsting the cooperation of all those inte-
rested IN the trade and that the president
and vice president have the power Of appoint
q. this committee.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. NcIlvain, of Kentucky, offered reso-
uion providing that the Convention appear
'etore the Committee of Ways and Means to-
FAY IN person, and state their objects and
wants and that they also call on the Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue for the same
,GrpOse
The resolution was adopted.
.l-. Emmitt OF Ohio, moved that each men,
s=r Of the Convention urge upon their repre-
entatiyes in Congress the necessity OF acting
lpon the resolutions passed by the Convention
!: once.
The resolution was adopted.