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The Daily Dispatch: March 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
sales at one-tenth of one percent., instead of one-half of one percent. The subject was discussed by Messrs. Stuart, Paxton, August, Brannon, Carson and Coghill. The Senate refused to strike out, thereby rejecting the proposition. Mr. August proposed to amend by fixing the maximum of $2,000. Rejected. Mr. Paxton moved to insert an independent section, imposing a tax on the owners of oyster plantations for each bushel taken from such plantation. On motion of Mr. Finney, ton, and which may hereafter be passed by the General Assembly, was considered, and discussed by Messrs. Brannon, Coghill, Paxton, Neeson, and others. Mr. Paxton moved to lay on the table. Lost. Mr. Newman proposed to amend by exempting all bMr. Paxton moved to lay on the table. Lost. Mr. Newman proposed to amend by exempting all bills passed at the present session from the tax. Rejected. Mr. Brannon moved to amend so as to fix a specific tax on such bills as have been, and may be passed at the present session. Lost. The amendment as reported was then passed. Mr.