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Domestic News
March 29, 1838
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
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On March 23, the House passed bills imposing taxes for government support and appropriating public revenue, increasing rates on lands, houses, lots, slaves, and horses while leaving others unchanged.
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From the Whig, March 24.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY.
In the House, the bill imposing taxes for the support of government, and the bill appropriating the public revenue, were considered and passed. The rate of taxes has been increased, as follows:-
On lands from 8 to 10 cents on every $100 value; on houses and lots, from 2 to 24 on every 100 value; on unimproved lots, from 8 to 10 cents on every 100 value; slaves, from 25 to 30 cents per head; horses, from 6 to 7 cents. Other subjects of taxation were left at the existing rates.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY.
In the House, the bill imposing taxes for the support of government, and the bill appropriating the public revenue, were considered and passed. The rate of taxes has been increased, as follows:-
On lands from 8 to 10 cents on every $100 value; on houses and lots, from 2 to 24 on every 100 value; on unimproved lots, from 8 to 10 cents on every 100 value; slaves, from 25 to 30 cents per head; horses, from 6 to 7 cents. Other subjects of taxation were left at the existing rates.
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Politics
Economic
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Tax Bill
Revenue Appropriation
Tax Increases
Legislative Proceedings
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Yesterday (March 23, Relative To March 24)
Outcome
bills passed; tax rates increased on lands (8 to 10 cents per $100), houses and lots (2 to 24 cents per $100), unimproved lots (8 to 10 cents per $100), slaves (25 to 30 cents per head), horses (6 to 7 cents); other rates unchanged.
Event Details
In the House, the bill imposing taxes for the support of government and the bill appropriating the public revenue were considered and passed.