Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 15F. Hunt, 1846 - Commerce |
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... considerable tracts , with right of transmission , and , in certain localities , for an almost nominal rent . The expenses attending the cultivation are very great , in building of laborers ' cottages , felling of trees , embankments ...
... considerable tracts , with right of transmission , and , in certain localities , for an almost nominal rent . The expenses attending the cultivation are very great , in building of laborers ' cottages , felling of trees , embankments ...
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... considerable labor , to present the de- tails at length . The summary of each year appears thus : --- Years . 1840 ,. Voyages . Av . l'gth . 13.22 PASSENGERS TO Halifax . Boston . Left at Hal . PASS . FROM BOS . TO Halifax . Liverp'l ...
... considerable labor , to present the de- tails at length . The summary of each year appears thus : --- Years . 1840 ,. Voyages . Av . l'gth . 13.22 PASSENGERS TO Halifax . Boston . Left at Hal . PASS . FROM BOS . TO Halifax . Liverp'l ...
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... considerable influence on the growth and prosperity of individuals and the city . In the last table is an account of the losses by fire in the city , compiled from the annual reports of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department . TABLE ...
... considerable influence on the growth and prosperity of individuals and the city . In the last table is an account of the losses by fire in the city , compiled from the annual reports of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department . TABLE ...
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... considerable interest , he examined the ancient valuation of the city , and ascertained its proportion of the whole state tax . Some facts on this subject are presented in this connection . The state tax , and the amount and relative ...
... considerable interest , he examined the ancient valuation of the city , and ascertained its proportion of the whole state tax . Some facts on this subject are presented in this connection . The state tax , and the amount and relative ...
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... considerable ; the more so , since travelling itself increases with the improvement , speed , and cheapness of facilities . A sufficient number of steerage passengers , besides , will con- stantly embark at Bremen in those steamers ...
... considerable ; the more so , since travelling itself increases with the improvement , speed , and cheapness of facilities . A sufficient number of steerage passengers , besides , will con- stantly embark at Bremen in those steamers ...
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Page 403 - The present Treaty shall be ratified by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof, and by Her Britannic Majesty; and the ratifications shall be exchanged at London, at the expiration of six months from the date hereof, or sooner if possible.
Page 500 - Department, shall convert to his own use, in any way whatever, or shall use, by way of investment in any kind of property...
Page 385 - In order to come within the provision of the constitution of the United States which declares that no state shall pass any law impairing the obligation of contracts...
Page 253 - The principle of public policy is this; ex dolo malo non oritur actio. No court will lend its aid to a man who founds his cause of action upon an immoral or an illegal act.
Page 402 - Majesty shall be continued westward along the said fortyninth parallel of north latitude to the middle of the channel which separates the continent from Vancouver's Island, and thence southerly through the middle of the said chanJO nel, and of Fuca's Straits, to the Pacific Ocean...
Page 403 - Sound Agricultural Company, on the north side of the Columbia River, shall be confirmed to the said company. In case, however, the situation of those farms and lands should be considered by the United States to be of public and political importance, and the United States...
Page 196 - ... shall, on conviction thereof, be punished, by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment, not exceeding three months, or both, according to the nature and aggravation of the offence.
Page 500 - ... disbursement, transfer, or for any other purpose, every such act shall be deemed and adjudged to be an embezzlement of so much of the said moneys as shall be thus taken, converted, invested, used, loaned, deposited, or exchanged, which is hereby declared to be a felony...
Page 196 - To proceed with and anchor his vessel at the place assigned for quarantine, at the time of his arrival ; or, 2.
Page 500 - ... it shall be sufficient evidence, for the purpose of showing a balance against such person, to produce a transcript from the books and proceedings of the Treasury, as required in civil cases, under the provisions of the ac.t entitled " An act to provide more effectually for the settlement of accounts between the United States and receivers of public money...