Mr. W. Smith called for the reading of a similar resolution passed in 1794; which being read, and a wish expressed that the present might be made conformable to it, Mr. Blount gave his consent; and, after a few observations from Mr. Williams in favor of the resolution, though he denied that it could be carried into effect without expense, the resolution was agreed to.
Saturday, June 17.
A bill was reported forbidding citizens of the United States from entering into the service of any foreign Prince or State in a state of war, which was read twice and committed to a Committee of the Whole on Monday.
Stamp Duties.
Mr. W. Smith, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill for laying a stamp duty on vellum, parchment, and paper, viz:
For a license to practice as a counsellor, attorney, &c., five dollars.
For every grant, or letters patent, four dollars.
For every exemplification or certified copy of letters-patent, two dollars.
For every receipt or discharge for any legacy of fifty dollars and not more than one hundred dollars, twenty-five cents; above one hundred and not more than five hundred dollars, fifty cents; and for every additional five hundred dollars, one dollar; but not to extend to legacies left to a wife, children, or grand-children.
For every policy of insurance of vessels or goods from one district of the United States to another, twenty-five cents.