History of British Commerce and of the Economic Progress of the British Nation 1763-1870 |
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... allowed on condition that it be entered only at the London Custom House . How unfortunate was it that the legislature was not sufficiently enlightened on the bearing of commercial legislation . By it both manufacturers and labourers ...
... allowed on condition that it be entered only at the London Custom House . How unfortunate was it that the legislature was not sufficiently enlightened on the bearing of commercial legislation . By it both manufacturers and labourers ...
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... allowed the college and lectures to fall far short of the original design . Can it be that whilst all educational institu- tions are acquiring new life and usefulness , this noble legacy of one of our merchant princes is to remain ...
... allowed the college and lectures to fall far short of the original design . Can it be that whilst all educational institu- tions are acquiring new life and usefulness , this noble legacy of one of our merchant princes is to remain ...
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... allowed for letters delivered within ten English miles from the general letter office in the metropolis . A single letter from France to London cost 10d .; double 18. 8d .; treble 2s . 6d . A single letter from Spain 1s . 6d .; double ...
... allowed for letters delivered within ten English miles from the general letter office in the metropolis . A single letter from France to London cost 10d .; double 18. 8d .; treble 2s . 6d . A single letter from Spain 1s . 6d .; double ...
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... allowed to be exported to the colonies unless shipped from England and Wales , the only relaxation from this prohibition of all direct trade with the colonies being the permission to export to them white or grey linen cloth . By a later ...
... allowed to be exported to the colonies unless shipped from England and Wales , the only relaxation from this prohibition of all direct trade with the colonies being the permission to export to them white or grey linen cloth . By a later ...
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... allowed to bask in abundance for a time to be suddenly thrown into a state of complete starva- tion . It was not till 1772 10 that the laws against forestalling and regrating were repealed after abundant experience of their injurious ...
... allowed to bask in abundance for a time to be suddenly thrown into a state of complete starva- tion . It was not till 1772 10 that the laws against forestalling and regrating were repealed after abundant experience of their injurious ...
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Page 279 - THE EXHIBITION of 1851 is to give us a true test and a living picture of the point of development at which the whole of mankind has arrived in this great task, and a new starting point from which all nations will be able to direct their further exertions.
Page 109 - Majesty's ships of war and privateers shall be, and are hereby, instructed to warn every neutral vessel coming from any such port, and destined to another such port, to discontinue her voyage, and not to proceed to any such port; and...
Page 153 - ... if any person shall by violence to the person or property of another, or by threats or intimidation, or by molesting or in any way obstructing another, force or endeavour to force any manufacturer or person carrying on any trade or business, to make any alteration in his mode of regulating, managing, conducting or carrying on such manufacture, trade or business, or to limit the number of his apprentices, or the number or description of his journeymen, workmen or servants...
Page 315 - May one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, the Straight Line or Distance between the Centres of the Two Points in the Gold Studs in the Straight Brass Rod, now in the Custody of the Clerk of the House of Commons, whereon the Words and Figures
Page 84 - British empire, a public institution for diffusing the knowledge and facilitating the general introduction of useful mechanical inventions and improvements, and for teaching, by courses of philosophical lectures and experiments, the application of science to the common purposes of life.
Page 153 - Person to belong to any Club or Association, or to contribute to any common Fund, or to pay any Fine or Penalty, or on account of his not belonging to any particular Club or Association, or not having contributed or having refused to contribute to any common Fund, or to pay any Fine or Penalty, or on account of his not having complied or of his refusing to comply with any Rules, Orders, Resolutions or Regulations...
Page 104 - November, 1793, we signified, that they should stop and detain all ships laden with goods, the produce of any colony belonging to France, or carrying provisions or other supplies for the use of any such colony, and should bring the same, with their cargoes, to legal adjudication.
Page 334 - That the uncertainty of the law and of the duties in such a matter, gives rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and belligerents which may occasion serious difficulties, and even conflicts ; That it is consequently advantageous to establish a uniform doctrine on so important a point; That the Plenipotentiaries assembled in Congress at Paris cannot better respond to the intentions by which their Governments are animated, than by seeking to introduce into international relations fixed principles...
Page 160 - Tell me not of rights — talk not of the property of the planter in his slaves. I deny the right — I acknowledge not the property.
Page 331 - To preserve the commerce of neutrals from all unnecessary obstruction, her majesty is willing, for the present, to waive a part of the belligerent rights appertaining to her by the law of nations. It is impossible for her majesty to forego the exercise of her right of seizing articles contraband of war, and of preventing neutrals from bearing the enemy's despatches...