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Proceedings and Debates of the 1864 Constitutional Convention
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NEGATIVE.
Messrs.
Dellinger,
Markey,
Goldsborough P't,
Dennis,
Miller,
Abbott,
Duvall,
Morgan,
Annon,
Earle,
Negley,
Audoun,
Ecker,
Peter,
Barron,
Edelen,
Purnell,
Belt,
Harwood,
Russell,
Berry, of P. Geo.,
Hatch,
Smith, of Carroll,
Billingsley,
Henkle,
Smith, of Dor.,
Blackiston,
Hodson,
Smith, of Wor.,
Bond,
Hopkins,
Sneary,
Briscoe,
Horsey,
Stockbridge,
Brown,
Johnson,
Sykes,
Carter,
Jones, of Som.,
Thomas,
Crawford,
Kennard,
Wickard,
Dail,
Lansdale,
Wilmer,
Daniel,
Lee,
Wooden— 52.
Davis, of Charles,
Marbury,

So the question upon its adoption was decided in the nega-
tive.
Mr. Jones, of Somerset, submitted the following amend-
ment to the amendment last adopted:
Strike out the amendment and insert,
" Article 14, The General Assembly shall have power to
lay and collect taxes for the defence of the State, and the
support of the government thereof, and for purposes of educa-
tion; also to lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports
which may be absolutely necessary for the execution of the
State Inspection Laws; and also such fines, duties or taxes as
they may deem expedient and proper for the good government
and benefit of the community,
Decided in the negative.
Mr. Peter moved that the House do now adjourn;
Decided in the negative.
Mr. Stirling, submitted the following amendment to the
amendment last adopted:
Strike out all after the word "that" in the first line, and
insert the words, "paupers ought not to be assessed for the
support of the Government, but every other person in the
State, or person holding property therein, ought to contri-
bute his proportion of public taxes for the support of Govern-
ment, according to his actual worth in real or personal pro-
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