Mr. FESSENDEN. This is a matter that is an entire surprise to the ComFinance and a surprise to the commissioner. This subject was not brought before us for our consideration at all, and I am unable to say from any evidence that has been adduced to the committee whether the amendment is right or wrong. It strikes me, however, that it varies very largely from the duty on the other glass. The honorable Senfrom WestVirginia says that 50%. advalorem is about 5 cents per pound. On the other !ass the duty varies, I think, from 2 and a half cents per pound up to 4 cents. It is divided into 3 classes: On glass vials, jars, bottles, and other vessels of glass, &c., of less than 8 ounces capacity each, 2 and a half cents per pound; of 8 and less than 20 ounces capacity each, 3 cents per ound; of 20 ounces capacity and over each, our centsper pound. Now, I understand the Senator to say that this proposition amounts to about 5 cents per pound on the whole, small as well as large, and he will see it is double the duty on the small articles from what it is on glass of the other descriptions. Therefore, sir, I cannot say, from any data in my possession from which I could form an opinion, whether the matter is right or wrong. I do not know, and I cannot know, for the subject has not been brought before me, and I am entirely unfamiliar with the manufacture of glass. I do not happen to be a practical man to understand that. I suggest to the honorable Senator whether he is not content to place it at 40%. advalorem. I if: that certainly is a larger% age than any except the small, and as much as it is on the largest kind of glass. As the bill must go back to the House, I suppose if we should commit any error about this matter it will be reexamined there and set right. I do not feel disposed to make a strenuous opposition to the amendment when I confess myself so unaequainted with the facts in relation to it. Having had no evidence offered on the subject I cannot say what it is. The question is before the Senate. If they see fit, on the statement of the honorable Senfrom WestVirginia, to make this change they can do so. If he said he knew anything about it personally, of his own personal knowledge, I should take it for gospel, because he never says anything he does not believe and understand; but inasmuch as he relies upon interested parties he will excuse me if I do not attach quite so much value to it as I should to his own word, which would be entirely satisfactory if he really knew anything about it.