Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 21F. Hunt, 1849 - Commerce |
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... become , the black slaves are also freed after the expiration of the same period , and are either then " started " in some business by their late master , or are married off by him to some other freedman . A line of steamers is now ...
... become , the black slaves are also freed after the expiration of the same period , and are either then " started " in some business by their late master , or are married off by him to some other freedman . A line of steamers is now ...
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... become al- most a part of the city , by reason of the constant intercourse through the ferries , all which seem to indicate that a removal of the whole establishment must be made at some future time ; and the erection of a hospital on ...
... become al- most a part of the city , by reason of the constant intercourse through the ferries , all which seem to indicate that a removal of the whole establishment must be made at some future time ; and the erection of a hospital on ...
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... become subject to the operation of State Legislation so soon as a passenger sets his foot on shore . " In conformity with this opinion , which was given " with much diffidence , " the Legislature passed a law by which , in substance ...
... become subject to the operation of State Legislation so soon as a passenger sets his foot on shore . " In conformity with this opinion , which was given " with much diffidence , " the Legislature passed a law by which , in substance ...
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... become penetrated with the conviction of his changeless virtue , of his spotless honor , of his secret and thorough worth . Other men might have equal integrity , but he had the power of making it indubitably apparent . Other men might ...
... become penetrated with the conviction of his changeless virtue , of his spotless honor , of his secret and thorough worth . Other men might have equal integrity , but he had the power of making it indubitably apparent . Other men might ...
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... become so lucrative . In 1793 , the only public means of conveyance for travelers between Al- bany and New York , in the winter season , was a stage coach , which left each city twice a week . During the season of navigation ...
... become so lucrative . In 1793 , the only public means of conveyance for travelers between Al- bany and New York , in the winter season , was a stage coach , which left each city twice a week . During the season of navigation ...
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Page 254 - ... from the end of one line to the beginning of the next, but writes them just below the rest of the word and draws a loop around them.
Page 180 - Be it therefore enacted, that whensoever the death of a person shall be caused by wrongful act, neglect or default, and the act, neglect or default is such as would (if death had not ensued) have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof...
Page 63 - Persons severally liable upon the same obligation or instrument, including the parties to bills of exchange and promissory notes, and sureties on the same or separate instruments, may all or any of them be included in the same action, at the option of the plaintiff...
Page 64 - In pleading the performance of conditions precedent in a contract, it shall not be necessary to state the facts showing such performance; but it may be stated generally that the party duly performed all the conditions on his part...
Page 607 - ... it is of infinite moment, that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union, to your collective and individual happiness ; that you should cherish a cordial, habitual and immovable attachment to it ; accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the palladium of your political safety and prosperity...
Page 47 - DO not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you.
Page 506 - That no contract for the sale of any goods, wares, and merchandises, 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 payment...
Page 605 - reading makes a full man, conversation a ready man, and writing an exact man.
Page 172 - It is agreed that it shall at all times be free to His Majesty's subjects, and to the citizens of the United States, and also to the Indians dwelling on either side of the said boundary line, freely to pass and repass by land or inland navigation, into the respective territories and countries of the two parties, on the continent of America...
Page 180 - ... in every such action the jury may give such damages as they shall deem fair and just, with reference to the pecuniary injury resulting from such death to the wife and next of kin of such deceased person: provided, that every such action shall be commenced within two years after the death of such deceased person.