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... cents to the ounce nine - tenths fine , as we do at present , a profit accrues to the government . But 121 cents , whether paid in gold or silver , is now , as near as may be , the commer- cial value of standard silver bullion , and it ...
... cents to the ounce nine - tenths fine , as we do at present , a profit accrues to the government . But 121 cents , whether paid in gold or silver , is now , as near as may be , the commer- cial value of standard silver bullion , and it ...
Page 170
... cents . BELGIUM . The currency is bank paper and silver ; drafts are paid in silver . The unit of value is the franc , of 5 grammes , ( 77.17 grains , ) nine - tenths fine ; value 19-455 cents . BOLIVIA . By the consular advices , the ...
... cents . BELGIUM . The currency is bank paper and silver ; drafts are paid in silver . The unit of value is the franc , of 5 grammes , ( 77.17 grains , ) nine - tenths fine ; value 19-455 cents . BOLIVIA . By the consular advices , the ...
Page 171
... cents . The half - dollar , taken upon the legal standards , ( which are very different , ) results nearly the same , 78.04 cents to the dollar . BRAZIL . The currency is gold , silver , and paper , but the Brazil . legal tender at the ...
... cents . The half - dollar , taken upon the legal standards , ( which are very different , ) results nearly the same , 78.04 cents to the dollar . BRAZIL . The currency is gold , silver , and paper , but the Brazil . legal tender at the ...
Page 172
... cents . But it should be noted that the four - dollar piece ( two escudos ) of Central America is not really worth more than $ 3.68 , or 92 cents to the dollar . CHILI . Drafts are paid in gold , either the old doubloon , rated at 171 ...
... cents . But it should be noted that the four - dollar piece ( two escudos ) of Central America is not really worth more than $ 3.68 , or 92 cents to the dollar . CHILI . Drafts are paid in gold , either the old doubloon , rated at 171 ...
Page 173
... cents . At Shanghai , a tael of sycee is held to be equal to $ 1.48 United States money . But the unreliable fineness of sycee bars makes the dollar basis of comparison more satisfactory . DENMARK . Drafts are paid in silver , and the ...
... cents . At Shanghai , a tael of sycee is held to be equal to $ 1.48 United States money . But the unreliable fineness of sycee bars makes the dollar basis of comparison more satisfactory . DENMARK . Drafts are paid in silver , and the ...
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¹ Statutes act of August aforesaid American seamen amount appointed approved Attorneys August 18 authorized bond bottomry cargo cers charge China cial citizens common law compensation consul or commercial consular agent consular certificate consular officer crew deceased despatch diplo discharge district draft duty eighteen hundred entitled exequatur expenses exterritoriality extra wages February 28 fees five hundred dollars foreign country foreign port FORM further enacted hereby certify Ibid instructions invoice judicial jurisdiction legation marriage master ment merchandise minister nations oath offence offi official services paid parties passport payment Penalty person port or place prescribed provisions Prussia received regulations reside respectively salary seal seaman or mariner Secretary ship or vessel Statutes at Large Sublime Porte sular officer therein thereof thousand dollars tion transmit treaty Turkey U. S. Consul undersigned United States consul vice commercial agent vice consul voyage
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Page 48 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities, of citizens of the United States ; and, in the mean time, they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.
Page 276 - Schedule. Grain, flour, and bread-stuffs of all kinds. Animals of all kinds. Fresh, smoked, and salted meats. Cotton-wool, seeds, and vegetables. Undried fruits; dried fruits. Fish of all kinds. Products of fish and of all other creatures living in the water.
Page 30 - All questions in regard to rights whether of property or person, arising between citizens of the United States in China shall be subject to the jurisdiction and regulated by the authorities of their own Government. And all controversies occurring in China between citizens of the United States...
Page 200 - The jurisdiction of the nation within its own territory is necessarily exclusive and absolute. It is susceptible of no limitation not imposed by itself. Any restriction upon it, deriving validity from an external source, would imply a diminution of its sovereignty to the extent of the restriction, and an investment of that sovereignty to the same extent in that power which could impose such restriction.
Page 234 - ... the simplest rule will be that the vessel being American shall be evidence that the seamen on board are such.
Page 354 - States in their civil rights, and for their vindication, shall be exercised and enforced in conformity with the laws of the United States, so far as such laws are suitable to carry the same into effect; but in all cases where they are not adapted to the object, or are deficient in the provisions necessary to furnish suitable remedies...
Page 243 - But if, at any time before such transmission, the legal representative of the deceased shall appear and demand his effects in their hands, they shall deliver them up, being paid their fees, and shall cease their proceedings.
Page 393 - The Secretary of State, to whom was referred the resolution of the Senate...
Page 379 - An act to provide for the payment of outstanding treasury notes, to authorize a loan, to regulate and fix the duties on imports, and for other purposes...
Page 460 - C. D., his executors, administrators or assigns ; for which payment, well and truly to be made, I bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents.