The Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 63William B. Dana F. Hunt, 1870 |
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... regard to the operation and management of the canals , was the partial failure of the last corn and oat crops throughout the west , and the consequent light eastward movement of these cereals which , as the rule , constitute a very ...
... regard to the operation and management of the canals , was the partial failure of the last corn and oat crops throughout the west , and the consequent light eastward movement of these cereals which , as the rule , constitute a very ...
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... regard to house room was not worse in 1861 than it was according to Mr. Howlett's belief in 1780. This is certainly a far differ- ent result than might have been expected , if it is compared with the pro- gress certainly made on many ...
... regard to house room was not worse in 1861 than it was according to Mr. Howlett's belief in 1780. This is certainly a far differ- ent result than might have been expected , if it is compared with the pro- gress certainly made on many ...
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... regard the course of events in this country as one of continued progress , that it requires some little effort to realize that the progress though great , has been far from uniform . The history of the social condition of the population ...
... regard the course of events in this country as one of continued progress , that it requires some little effort to realize that the progress though great , has been far from uniform . The history of the social condition of the population ...
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... regard to labor would be far greater than those encountered in building the railroad , as the work of grading the surface and laying a single track of less than fifty miles in length is a mere trifle as compared with the cutting of a ...
... regard to labor would be far greater than those encountered in building the railroad , as the work of grading the surface and laying a single track of less than fifty miles in length is a mere trifle as compared with the cutting of a ...
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... regard as the better elements of society , is truly to be deplored . This is especially the case where men are able to hide their individuality behind a corporate organization . A measure that will be for the advantage of the management ...
... regard as the better elements of society , is truly to be deplored . This is especially the case where men are able to hide their individuality behind a corporate organization . A measure that will be for the advantage of the management ...
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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...