Volume 6 — ABOLITION OF CUSTOM-HOUSE OATHS.

Resolution in the Senate, March 15, 1860.

Mr. Sumner submitted the following resolution, which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to.

RESOLVED, That the Committee on Finance be instructed to consider whether the numerous custom-house oaths, now administered under Acts of Congress, may not with propriety be abolished, and a simple declaration be substituted therefor.