INTEREST AND USURY.
Mr. Buskirk's bill [H. R. 3] concerning interest and usury, repealing laws relative thereto [making the established rate 6 per cent.], was read the third time.
Mr. SUMNER said--I believe that 6 per cent. is a just and equitable interest for the use of money. In addition to that I believe we ought to have one rate of interest in law.
The failed to pass--yeas, 42; nays, 36--for the want of a constitutional majority.