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... our Customs tariff , and an entire abolition of all those paltry duties , which , while they retarded commerce , scarcely paid the expense of their collection , while he materially reduced the 14 THE PROGRESS OF TRADE AND NAVIGATION .
... our Customs tariff , and an entire abolition of all those paltry duties , which , while they retarded commerce , scarcely paid the expense of their collection , while he materially reduced the 14 THE PROGRESS OF TRADE AND NAVIGATION .
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... expense of their collection , while he materially reduced the duty on others , and admitted many bulky articles free , or at a comparatively low duty . The result to the shipping interest was , that from 1841 to 1845 inclusive , the in ...
... expense of their collection , while he materially reduced the duty on others , and admitted many bulky articles free , or at a comparatively low duty . The result to the shipping interest was , that from 1841 to 1845 inclusive , the in ...
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... expense than what is now incurred , to be amply sufficient in itself to defend us , or assert our rights , such special clauses in Admiralty contracts should not be allowed . In confirmation of the opinions which we have expressed on ...
... expense than what is now incurred , to be amply sufficient in itself to defend us , or assert our rights , such special clauses in Admiralty contracts should not be allowed . In confirmation of the opinions which we have expressed on ...
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... expense of working the screw will , in this age of science , and at no distant date , be materially reduced , or another and cheaper power than that of steam will be discovered for working it . It would therefore be well for them to ...
... expense of working the screw will , in this age of science , and at no distant date , be materially reduced , or another and cheaper power than that of steam will be discovered for working it . It would therefore be well for them to ...
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... expense at which they are maintained , we have comparatively few fit in every respect for service . They , somehow or other , in too many cases , either will not sail , will not steer , will not stay , will not wear , or will not carry ...
... expense at which they are maintained , we have comparatively few fit in every respect for service . They , somehow or other , in too many cases , either will not sail , will not steer , will not stay , will not wear , or will not carry ...
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