A Resource of War--The Credit of the Government Made Immediately AvailableExpress printing Company, 1869 - 260 páginas |
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Página 182 - were issued bearing date March 10, 1862, and on the back of them was printed these words: "This note is a legal tender for all debts, public and private, except duties on imports and interest on the public debt, and is exchangeable for U.
Página 176 - authorized, in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States, except for duties on imports and interest on the public debt ; and the notes so issued shall be part of the amount provided for in any bill now pending for the issue of Treasury notes, or that may be passed hereafter by this Congress. Approved January 17, 1863.
Página 84 - I hold it, therefore, wisest and most fit That life to save, we leap into the pit." The matron of the flock, more discreet than the spouse, replies : " How? leap into the pit our life to save? To save our life, leap all into the grave?
Página 29 - prohibits the States from making any thing but gold and silver coin a legal tender in payment of debts ; but this does not at all restrict the sovereign power of the United States. Congress has the power to coin money "regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin." Gold and silver by long practice—a practice that has continued for centuries among all
Página 143 - bonds of the United States, coupon or registered, as may by said holder be desired, bearing interest at the rate of six per centum per annum, payable semi-annually, and redeemable at the pleasure of the United States after five years, and payable twenty years from the date thereof;
Página 80 - wrote that letter?^ [Here the hammer fell.] Mr. CRISFIELD—"In order to accommodate what seems to be the wish of the Committee, or some members of it, I propose to modify my amendment by confining the motion to strike out to the w^ords, "and shall also be lawful money and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States.
Página 140 - demanded tellers.* Tellers were appointed. Mr. Chamberlin called for the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The question was taken; and it was decided in the affirmative— yeas 72, nays 66; as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Ancona, Goldsmith F.
Página 145 - the same, except by the direction of some proper officer of the United States ; or shall have in his custody or possession any paper adapted to the making of such notes, bonds, coupons, or other securities, and similar to the paper upon which any such notes, bonds, coupons, or other securities shall have been
Página 27 - States. To regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several States, and with the Indian tribes. To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coins.
Página 137 - for all salaries, debts and demands owing by the United States to individuals,corporations and associations within the United States,' and insert, ' and of claims and demands against the United States, of any kind whatsoever, except for interest upon "bonds and notes, which shall be paid in