He proceeded to develop again the necessity of taxation for the sake of our finances, and especially of the national debt, “to the payment of which the country is pledged.”
Mr. Sumner moved to substitute Tuesday, July 5th, at noon, for Monday, July 4th, at noon. This was lost,—Yeas 11, Nays 22. The resolution of adjournment was then adopted,—Yeas 20, Nays 11.
July 4th, shortly before adjournment at noon, the Senate acted on the House bill imposing a special income tax of five per cent, which was adopted,—Yeas 29, Nays 7.
REJOICING IN THE DECLINE OF THE REBELLION.
Remarks at a Public Meeting in Faneuil Hall, September 6, 1864.
At this meeting Governor Andrew presided and spoke. He was followed by Hon. Alexander H. Rice, Hon. George S. Boutwell, Hon. Henry Wilson, and General Cutler of the Army, when Mr. Sumner was introduced. The report says: “He was received with great cheering and the waving of hats and handkerchiefs for a considerable time.” He at length spoke as follows.
Mr. Mayor and Fellow-Citizens:—