For this and other contingencies Mr.Gallatin asked for a loan of twenty millions.

The authority was granted, but the recommendations of direct and indirect taxes were disregarded.

Here Mr.Gallatin's direct connection with the customs system closed.
The value of foreign importations during Madison's first term was $275,230,000, and the customs derived from them thirty-eight millions of dollars.
* * * * * Congress adjourned March 4, 1813, but was called together again in May, when the subject of internal taxes was again forced upon them.

The internal revenue was a part of Hamilton's general scheme.

His original bill was passed, and, after numerous amendments suggested by trial, its grievances were tempered and the friction removed.