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This issue includes a debate on an amendment to an internal tax bill, proposed by Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, "that any person who shall claim the service or labor for life of any other person under the laws of any State shall pay, on account of such person so claimed, the sum of ten dollars." The amendment was later rejected.]]>2015-06-29T16:13:01-04:00
Title
The Congressional Globe. 37th Congress, 2d session, New series No. 151. May 30, 1862
Description
The Congressional Globe contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, speeches, and some legislation for the Senate and House of Representatives.
This issue includes a debate on an amendment to an internal tax bill, proposed by Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, "that any person who shall claim the service or labor for life of any other person under the laws of any State shall pay, on account of such person so claimed, the sum of ten dollars." The amendment was later rejected.
Date
1862-05-30
Subject
Abolition
Law --United States --Periodicals.
Secession
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
United States --Politics and government
United States --Politics and government --Periodicals.