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satisfies our hunger is taxed; everything is taxed. No man is so
much dreaded and shunned as the tax-gatherer. The rich
hide themselves to escape his inquisitorial visits. The poor
meet him with sad and angry countenance. His presence is
everywhere and among all men, like the blight that kills
and the pestilence that desolates, and leaves little else than
grief and suffering.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JNO. H. BARNES, Ch'n.
FENDALL MARBURY.
O. HORSEY.
Which was read a first time and ordered to be printed.
The question then recurring upon the amendment submit-
ted by Mr. Brent,
On motion of Mr. Hardcastle,
At 2 o'clock and 15 minutes, P. M., the Convention ad-
jonrned until 10 o'clock, A. M,, Monday next.
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