A Statistical Account of the British Empire: Exhibiting Its Extent, Physical Capacities, Population, Industry, and Civil and Religious Institutions, Volume 2C. Knight, 1839 |
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... taken place any where else , except , perhaps , at the breaking up of the Mississippi scheme in France . The contraction of the currency , that had been thus violently brought about , raised its value nearly to par ; and paved the way ...
... taken place any where else , except , perhaps , at the breaking up of the Mississippi scheme in France . The contraction of the currency , that had been thus violently brought about , raised its value nearly to par ; and paved the way ...
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... taken place in the prices of most articles . But this is plainly no proof at all . Prices may , no doubt , be reduced by a rise in the value of money ; but they may also be reduced by a decline in the cost of pro- duction ; and , so far ...
... taken place in the prices of most articles . But this is plainly no proof at all . Prices may , no doubt , be reduced by a rise in the value of money ; but they may also be reduced by a decline in the cost of pro- duction ; and , so far ...
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... is not in a sound or wholesome state , unless , 1st , means be taken to insure that each particular note or parcel of such currency be paid immediately on demand ; and unless , 2nd 32 COMMERCE . -Weights and Measures.
... is not in a sound or wholesome state , unless , 1st , means be taken to insure that each particular note or parcel of such currency be paid immediately on demand ; and unless , 2nd 32 COMMERCE . -Weights and Measures.
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... taken at 25 cwt . , exclusive of the cart . But in England , where waggons are used , and the roads are not so hard , the work of horses may be taken at 15 cwt . In the latter case , the average cost is about 9d . per ton per mile ...
... taken at 25 cwt . , exclusive of the cart . But in England , where waggons are used , and the roads are not so hard , the work of horses may be taken at 15 cwt . In the latter case , the average cost is about 9d . per ton per mile ...
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... taken from Priestley's Account of Canals , & c .; and the other par- ticulars from the Share List of Mr. Moore , 3 , Bank Chambers , Lothbury , for July 31 , 1838 . Length in Miles of British Canals , & c . CANALS . 59.
... taken from Priestley's Account of Canals , & c .; and the other par- ticulars from the Share List of Mr. Moore , 3 , Bank Chambers , Lothbury , for July 31 , 1838 . Length in Miles of British Canals , & c . CANALS . 59.
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