The Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 63William B. Dana F. Hunt, 1870 |
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... Government of great cities . Great Britain , wool trade .... Ogdensburg & Lake Chainplain RR . 307 Ohio ... Government securi- ties in New York . 77 156 236 , 216 , 96 , 466 Prices ( daily ) of consols , five twer- ties , & c . , at ...
... Government of great cities . Great Britain , wool trade .... Ogdensburg & Lake Chainplain RR . 307 Ohio ... Government securi- ties in New York . 77 156 236 , 216 , 96 , 466 Prices ( daily ) of consols , five twer- ties , & c . , at ...
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... government can add indefinitely to the desirableness of its bonds by giving them a great many years before redemption . 3o strongly has this been stated recently on the floor of the United States Senate , as almost to tempt a hearer to ...
... government can add indefinitely to the desirableness of its bonds by giving them a great many years before redemption . 3o strongly has this been stated recently on the floor of the United States Senate , as almost to tempt a hearer to ...
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... government that owes it , having all the authority of the nation and the prestige of sovereignty to support it . The accumulation of money in that country is far greater than any other , so that the current rate of interest is almost ...
... government that owes it , having all the authority of the nation and the prestige of sovereignty to support it . The accumulation of money in that country is far greater than any other , so that the current rate of interest is almost ...
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... government could command loans at the rate of two and a half per cent per annum , its bonds would of course be above par ; and it would be the privilege of the government to redeem them at par by the issue of a new loan at a lower rate ...
... government could command loans at the rate of two and a half per cent per annum , its bonds would of course be above par ; and it would be the privilege of the government to redeem them at par by the issue of a new loan at a lower rate ...
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... values and unsettle credit so as to postpone the time when funding may be hoped for . It appears also that the credit of our government in the world's markets is now advancing , since the rate at 4 [ July , THE PRINCIPLES OF FUNDING .
... values and unsettle credit so as to postpone the time when funding may be hoped for . It appears also that the credit of our government in the world's markets is now advancing , since the rate at 4 [ July , THE PRINCIPLES OF FUNDING .
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Page 407 - In conclusion I would sum up the policy of the Administration to be a thorough enforcement of every law; a faithful collection of every tax provided for; economy in the disbursement of the same; a prompt payment of every debt of the nation; a reduction of taxes as rapidly as the requirements of the country will admit; reductions of taxation and tariff, to be so arranged as to afford the greatest relief to the greatest number...
Page 403 - They authorize officers or persons to bring vessels hovering within three marine miles of any of the coasts, bays, creeks, or harbors of Canada into port, to search the cargo, to examine the master on oath touching the cargo and voyage, and to inflict upon him a heavy pecuniary penalty if true answers are not given ; and if such a vessel is found "preparing to fish...
Page 404 - ... water; that they have no right to enter at the British Custom-houses or to trade there except in the purchase of wood and water; and that they must depart within twenty-four hours after notice to leave. It is not known that any seizure of a fishing vessel carrying the flag of the United States, has been made under this claim.
Page 328 - ... that foreign countries should be induced to take a greater quantity of exports than before : which can only be done by offering those exports on cheaper terms, or, in other words, by paying dearer for foreign commodities.
Page 364 - ... and at no time shall the total amount of such notes, issued to any such association, exceed the amount at such time actually paid in of its capital stock.
Page 406 - American colonies therein defined, the inhabitants of the United States shall have, in common with the subjects of Her Britannic Majesty, the liberty to take fish of every kind, except shell fish, on the sea...
Page 372 - ... of bonds of the United States described in the act of Congress approved July 14, 1870, entitled "An act to authorize the refunding of the national debt...
Page 403 - Canada, and this semi-independent but irresponsible agent has exercised its delegated powers in an unfriendly way. Vessels have been seized without notice or warning, in violation of the custom previously prevailing, and have been taken into the colonial ports, their voyages broken up, and the vessels condemned.
Page 403 - Anticipating that an attempt may possibly be made by the Canadian authorities in the coming season to repeat their unneighborly acts toward our fishermen, I recommend you to confer upon the Executive the power to suspend, by proclamation, the operation of the laws authorizing the transit of goods, wares, and merchandise in bond across the territory of the United States...
Page 131 - ... shall be exempt from all taxes or duties of the United States, as well as from taxation in any form by or under State, municipal, or local authority...