The Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 50William B. Dana F. Hunt, 1864 - Commerce |
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... tion . I have anxiously observed the wretchedness with which I am surrounded , and my observation of facts has forced upon me several conclusions . I see that , as a class . the small farmers are doomed , and that nothing can save them ...
... tion . I have anxiously observed the wretchedness with which I am surrounded , and my observation of facts has forced upon me several conclusions . I see that , as a class . the small farmers are doomed , and that nothing can save them ...
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... tion State banks multiplied , failed , and despoiled and disgusted the people in all the States . Many devices were employed to keep bankers from fail- ing , but without much success . Vermont and New York tried safety funds , and other ...
... tion State banks multiplied , failed , and despoiled and disgusted the people in all the States . Many devices were employed to keep bankers from fail- ing , but without much success . Vermont and New York tried safety funds , and other ...
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... tion , in June , 1863 , of $ 32,000,000 . Each bank issues notes of the various denominations from $ 1 , to $ 500 , and very frequently using several plates for engraving the same denomination . In new England are over five hundred ...
... tion , in June , 1863 , of $ 32,000,000 . Each bank issues notes of the various denominations from $ 1 , to $ 500 , and very frequently using several plates for engraving the same denomination . In new England are over five hundred ...
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... tion to it , and is bound by them . Nor can there be a ratification by one party of an act which he did not authorize , if by the ratification he creates a duty on the part of another , or a claim for damages against him . Thus , he ...
... tion to it , and is bound by them . Nor can there be a ratification by one party of an act which he did not authorize , if by the ratification he creates a duty on the part of another , or a claim for damages against him . Thus , he ...
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... tion of the currency of the country . It was understood that such an at- tempt would be attended by a fall in prices , and such a change in the currents of business as would affect most leading interests seriously . In- deed , it had ...
... tion of the currency of the country . It was understood that such an at- tempt would be attended by a fall in prices , and such a change in the currents of business as would affect most leading interests seriously . In- deed , it had ...
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Page 391 - We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the Constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people.
Page 105 - The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities ; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Page 274 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Page 256 - None knew him but to love him, None named him but to praise.
Page 388 - The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the falling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Page 455 - That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to issue, on the credit of the United States, one hundred and fifty millions of dollars of United States notes, not bearing interest, payable to bearer, at the Treasury of the United States...
Page 390 - The Government then of the United States can claim no powers which are not granted to it by the Constitution; and the powers actually granted must be such as are expressly given, or given by necessary implication.
Page 454 - States notes that may be issued under the provisions of this act; and all stocks, bonds, and other securities of the United States held by individuals, corporations, or associations within the United States, shall be exempt from taxation by or under State authority.
Page 391 - The power of creating a corporation, though appertaining to sovereignty, is not, like the power of making war, or levying taxes, or of regulating commerce, a great substantive and independent power, which cannot be implied as incidental to other powers, or used as a means of executing them.
Page 391 - Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the Constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, and which are not prohibited, but are consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, are constitutional.