Marshall Statesman in Marshall, Michigan

Tax Bill Amendments by Senate Committee

The Senate Committee on the tax bill has completed amendments to perfect the house plan. Whisky and spirits tax kept at 15 cents per gallon. stock on hand tax set for June 20 by sub-committee. Beer and other fermented liquors tax doubled to 82 a barrel. The secretary of the treasury delays until a late hour, and the sub-committee of Simmons Pearce and Howe will decide whether to modify the measure or discard the secretary’s proposal. The town recalls General Mitchull and honors Kananto, a brave figure linked to the forest. Lukswan, a town plot and 300 people are noted. The census shows 18350 as a hearty population in Tishomingo county with cotton, corn, and sugar as main productions, and Easport as a rail outlet on the Tennessee river. Rebels still call the Monitor the Yankee chaser box. War Department orders move several prisoners from New York to Detroit.