The Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 49Freeman Hunt, 1863 - Commerce |
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Page 11
... supply of lumber to the East . The produce of the fertile land around the lakes poured through the canal in such quantity that the farmers of New England had no alternative but to seek those lands for the prosecution of their industry ...
... supply of lumber to the East . The produce of the fertile land around the lakes poured through the canal in such quantity that the farmers of New England had no alternative but to seek those lands for the prosecution of their industry ...
Page 16
... supply of them was increased as much as could be , but never was much varied . Hence the value became as nearly fixed as possible , and very soon every article of industry and property found its value proportioned to a certain weight of ...
... supply of them was increased as much as could be , but never was much varied . Hence the value became as nearly fixed as possible , and very soon every article of industry and property found its value proportioned to a certain weight of ...
Page 18
... supply of the metals was absolutely restricted , it followed that if several nations were becoming wealthy at the same time , and all demanded a greater supply of gold , that metal would be dear , or , in other words , prices . of all ...
... supply of the metals was absolutely restricted , it followed that if several nations were becoming wealthy at the same time , and all demanded a greater supply of gold , that metal would be dear , or , in other words , prices . of all ...
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... supplies of food in Paris , and finally to stop the production of food as well as other of articles . The capital of a ceuntry consists , to a considerable extent , in consumable goods in shops . When paper issues cause prices to rise ...
... supplies of food in Paris , and finally to stop the production of food as well as other of articles . The capital of a ceuntry consists , to a considerable extent , in consumable goods in shops . When paper issues cause prices to rise ...
Page 49
... supplies have remained the same . It follows , as a matter of course , that the great purchasing power of the ... supply of produce bills somewhat exceeding the demand , the rates of exchange fell below a price equal to $ 1 10 for ...
... supplies have remained the same . It follows , as a matter of course , that the great purchasing power of the ... supply of produce bills somewhat exceeding the demand , the rates of exchange fell below a price equal to $ 1 10 for ...
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Page 204 - ... unless the agreement, upon which such action shall be brought or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.
Page 33 - ... lawful money and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States, except duties on imports and interest as aforesaid.
Page 59 - An act to provide a national currency, secured by a pledge of United States bonds, and to provide for the circulation and redemption thereof," approved June third, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour.
Page 204 - June no contract for the sale of any goods, wares and merchandizes, for the price of ten pounds sterling or upwards, shall be allowed to be good, except the buyer shall accept part of the goods so sold, and actually receive the same, or give something in earnest to bind the bargain, or in part of payment, or that some note or memorandum in writing of the said bargain be made and signed by the parties to be charged by such contract, or their agents thereunto lawfully authorized.
Page 341 - And as ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also to them likewise.
Page 329 - Court in which such offender shall be convicted, and every such ship or vessel, with the tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with all the materials, arms, ammunition, and stores which may belong to, or be on board of, any such ship or vessel, shall be forfeited...
Page 204 - That no action shall be brought whereby to charge any executor or administrator upon any special promise to answer damages out of his own estate; or whereby to charge the defendant upon any special promise to answer for the debt, default or miscarriage of another person...
Page 329 - Vessel shall be employed in the Service of any Foreign Prince, State, or Potentate, or of any Foreign Colony, Province, or Part of any Province or People, or of any Person or Persons exercising or assuming to exercise any Powers of Government in or over any Foreign State, Colony, Province, or Part of any Province or People...
Page 328 - ... fine and imprisonment, or either of them, at the discretion of the Court in which such offender shall be convicted...
Page 329 - Majesty's dominions, was a ship of war, cruiser, or armed vessel in the service of any foreign prince...