American Slavery and Finances, Volumes 1-9W. Ridgway, 1864 - Finance |
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... 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 bondholders have been invited ; but conscious that they ...
... 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 bondholders have been invited ; but conscious that they ...
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... pledge of the faith of the State , her citizens still hold , and the State repudiates her bonds on which the money was received , and Mr. Jefferson Davis sus- tains , indorses , and eulogises this proceeding . Never was there a stronger ...
... pledge of the faith of the State , her citizens still hold , and the State repudiates her bonds on which the money was received , and Mr. Jefferson Davis sus- tains , indorses , and eulogises this proceeding . Never was there a stronger ...
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... pledge its faith . That section , entire , was as follows : - " That in order to facilitate the said Union Bank for the said loan of fifteen millions five hundred thousand dollars , the ... pledged , both for the security of the capital 17.
... pledge its faith . That section , entire , was as follows : - " That in order to facilitate the said Union Bank for the said loan of fifteen millions five hundred thousand dollars , the ... pledged , both for the security of the capital 17.
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Robert John Walker. hereby pledged , both for the security of the capital and interest , and that 7500 bonds of $ 1000 each , to wit : 1875 payable in twelve years ; 1875 in fifteen years ; 1875 in eighteen years ; and 1875 in twenty ...
Robert John Walker. hereby pledged , both for the security of the capital and interest , and that 7500 bonds of $ 1000 each , to wit : 1875 payable in twelve years ; 1875 in fifteen years ; 1875 in eighteen years ; and 1875 in twenty ...
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... pledged , and that the bonds might be issued and sold . But it is contended by Mr. Jefferson Davis , in his first , as well as his second letter , before quoted , that the bonds are invalid , because of the supplemental act of the 15th ...
... pledged , and that the bonds might be issued and sold . But it is contended by Mr. Jefferson Davis , in his first , as well as his second letter , before quoted , that the bonds are invalid , because of the supplemental act of the 15th ...
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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...