A Treatise on Currency and BankingGrigg & Elliot, 1840 - 323 Seiten |
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... cent . may sometimes determine shipments , which without such rise would not have been thought of ; not that so small a profit would of itself induce shipments , but because one or two per cent . added to the profit which might have ...
... cent . may sometimes determine shipments , which without such rise would not have been thought of ; not that so small a profit would of itself induce shipments , but because one or two per cent . added to the profit which might have ...
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... cent a pound has sometimes occasioned the expor- tation of immense quantities in a short period ; and it is very clear that there is a price at which almost any article might be exported to advantage , and that a gradual diminution of ...
... cent a pound has sometimes occasioned the expor- tation of immense quantities in a short period ; and it is very clear that there is a price at which almost any article might be exported to advantage , and that a gradual diminution of ...
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... of foreign commodities , and the gain which could be made by the importing merchants of one or two per cent . on the exchange , by buying bills below par , in addition to the usual profits , would invite to more CURRENCY AND BANKING . 19.
... of foreign commodities , and the gain which could be made by the importing merchants of one or two per cent . on the exchange , by buying bills below par , in addition to the usual profits , would invite to more CURRENCY AND BANKING . 19.
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... specie would have commanded a premium in London . The cost of freight and insurance on specie from the United States to Europe , may be computed at one per cent . be a doubt , and whenever the market price of CURRENCY AND BANKING . 27.
... specie would have commanded a premium in London . The cost of freight and insurance on specie from the United States to Europe , may be computed at one per cent . be a doubt , and whenever the market price of CURRENCY AND BANKING . 27.
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... cent . below the true par . 2. Where masters of vessels and supercargoes , at such ports , have not merchandise enough to fill up their vessels , and on that account find it for their in- terest to sell bills at a great discount , for ...
... cent . below the true par . 2. Where masters of vessels and supercargoes , at such ports , have not merchandise enough to fill up their vessels , and on that account find it for their in- terest to sell bills at a great discount , for ...
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Seite 250 - Such as shall be conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings.
Seite 202 - ... to carry on the business of banking by obtaining and issuing circulating notes in accordance with the provisions of this act; by discounting bills, notes, and other evidences of debt...
Seite 243 - ... as he may from time to time deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act, and of such form as he may prescribe. Such blank circulating notes shall be countersigned, numbered and registered in proper books to be provided and kept for that purpose in the office of said...
Seite 248 - The names and places of residence of the shareholders and the number of shares held by each of them. Fifth. The fact that the certificate is made to enable such persons to avail themselves of the advantages of this Title.
Seite 250 - Such as shall have been purchased at sales upon judgments, decrees or mortgages obtained or made for such debts; and it shall not be lawful for any company incorporated as aforesaid to purchase, hold or convey real estate in any other case or for any other purpose...
Seite 249 - ... transferable on the books of the association in such manner as may be prescribed in the by-laws or articles of association ; and every person becoming a shareholder by such transfer shall, in proportion to his shares, succeed to all the rights and liabilities of the prior holder of such shares, and no change shall be made in the articles of association...
Seite 249 - It shall be lawful for any association of persons organized under this act, by their articles of association, to provide for an increase of their capital, and of the number of the association.
Seite 248 - Such persons, under their hands and seals, shall make a certificate which shall specify: — 1. The name assumed to distinguish such association, and to be used in its dealings.
Seite 223 - That a committee be appointed to inquire whether it be expedient to make any amendments in the laws which regulate the coins of the United States and foreign coins." On the 26th of January, 1819, Mr. Lowndes, as chairman of the committee appointed under this resolution, made a detailed report, favorable to a change in the mint proportion. This report was accompanied by a bill, providing as follows. 1. That there should be retained by the...
Seite 289 - A committee of the Senate of that State, appointed in December, 1819, to inquire into the extent and causes of the present general distress, ascribe it, as we do, to the improvident creation of so many banks, as will appear from the following extract from their report : "At the following session the subject was renewed with increased ardor...