American Slavery and Finances, Volumes 1-9W. Ridgway, 1864 |
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... constitutional provision . There is a wide difference between these bonds , and those of the Planters ' bank , for the repudia- tion of which , neither excuse nor palliation can be offered . I feel confident that Jefferson Davis never ...
... constitutional provision . There is a wide difference between these bonds , and those of the Planters ' bank , for the repudia- tion of which , neither excuse nor palliation can be offered . I feel confident that Jefferson Davis never ...
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... constitution of the State whose faith they assumed to pledge . By the con- stitution and laws of Mississippi , any creditor of the State may bring suit against the State , and test his claim , as against an individual . To this the ...
... constitution of the State whose faith they assumed to pledge . By the con- stitution and laws of Mississippi , any creditor of the State may bring suit against the State , and test his claim , as against an individual . To this the ...
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... Constitution of Mississippi . This statement is erro- neous , because the loan in the precise form , in which the bonds were issued , was sanctioned by two suc- cessive Legislatures in perfect conformity with the Constitution . This is ...
... Constitution of Mississippi . This statement is erro- neous , because the loan in the precise form , in which the bonds were issued , was sanctioned by two suc- cessive Legislatures in perfect conformity with the Constitution . This is ...
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... constitutional to return the money which they had borrowed and used ! Could anything be more absurd or dishonourable than this ? The law says if a man borrows money without certain legal authentications he ... Constitution had not been 15.
... constitutional to return the money which they had borrowed and used ! Could anything be more absurd or dishonourable than this ? The law says if a man borrows money without certain legal authentications he ... Constitution had not been 15.
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Robert John Walker. If indeed the formalities of the Constitution had not been complied with , and this were not a mere pretext , how easy would it have been to have passed a new act in conformity with the constitutional for- malities ...
Robert John Walker. If indeed the formalities of the Constitution had not been complied with , and this were not a mere pretext , how easy would it have been to have passed a new act in conformity with the constitutional for- malities ...
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Page 19 - ... way liable, to an amount exceeding the amount of its capital stock at such time actually paid in and remaining undiminished by losses or otherwise, except on account of demands of the nature following: First.
Page 20 - Every bank and private and individual banker doing business in this state may take, receive, reserve and charge on every loan or discount made, or upon any note, bill of exchange or other evidence of debt, interest at the rate of six per centum per annum; and such interest may be taken in advance, reckoning the days for which the note, bill or evidence of debt has to run.
Page 49 - Yes, we are all there, — from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Lakes to the Gulf...
Page 7 - ... secured by United States bonds, deposited with the treasurer of the United States, by the written or engraved signatures of the treasurer and register, and by the imprint of the seal of the treasury...
Page 15 - And such worn-out or mutilated notes, after a memorandum shall have been entered in the proper books, in accordance with such regulations as may be established by the Comptroller, as well as all circulating...
Page 12 - Such receiver, under the direction of the Comptroller, shall take possession of the books, records, and assets of every description of such association, collect all debts, dues, and claims belonging to it, and...
Page 77 - But to the hero, when his sword Has won the battle for the free, Thy voice sounds like a prophet's word, And in its hollow tones are heard The thanks of millions yet to be.
Page 22 - Board, by the Comptroller of the Currency in his own name before the association shall be declared dissolved.
Page 4 - No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.
Page 12 - ... no sales of any such bonds, either public or private, shall be complete until the transfer...