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A high state of prosperity is not generally less fruitful than a season of adversity ,
in developments which deserve the attention of the Legislature . Many defects in
existing laws and institutions are then disclosed , which it requires the ...
A high state of prosperity is not generally less fruitful than a season of adversity ,
in developments which deserve the attention of the Legislature . Many defects in
existing laws and institutions are then disclosed , which it requires the ...
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It is not less true , I apapprehend , that the existing banks have , to some extent at
least , lessened their ability to accommodate persons employed in regular
business pursuits , by affording assistance to those who are embarked in these ...
It is not less true , I apapprehend , that the existing banks have , to some extent at
least , lessened their ability to accommodate persons employed in regular
business pursuits , by affording assistance to those who are embarked in these ...
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warrants drawn on the treasury for the support of the government , are less by $
59,815.29 . than they were for the preceding year , notwithstanding the increase
upon several items of expenditure . The diminution in the aggregate expenditures
...
warrants drawn on the treasury for the support of the government , are less by $
59,815.29 . than they were for the preceding year , notwithstanding the increase
upon several items of expenditure . The diminution in the aggregate expenditures
...
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The estimate for the tunnel is $ 14,240 less than cutting down the bill , and should
this plan be adopted , ( which I would recommend , ) the whole cost for the river
route will be $ 163,232.49 being $ 18,651.52 more than via the long tunnel .
The estimate for the tunnel is $ 14,240 less than cutting down the bill , and should
this plan be adopted , ( which I would recommend , ) the whole cost for the river
route will be $ 163,232.49 being $ 18,651.52 more than via the long tunnel .
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A radical reform has recently been commenced , and it promises to bring about a
total revolution in its character . The principle of the reform is to make the
condition of the pauper less desirable than that of the laboring man . Hitherto in
that ...
A radical reform has recently been commenced , and it promises to bring about a
total revolution in its character . The principle of the reform is to make the
condition of the pauper less desirable than that of the laboring man . Hitherto in
that ...
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