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... produce - Next I propose , that , as there is a considerable tax on auctions , there should be a tax on appraise- ments ; both these modes being adopted to give the highest value that can be procured to objects gold . I estimate this ...
... produce - Next I propose , that , as there is a considerable tax on auctions , there should be a tax on appraise- ments ; both these modes being adopted to give the highest value that can be procured to objects gold . I estimate this ...
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... produce of the taxes imposed before 1793 can be ascertained , the produce of the old taxes was - - £ 15,433,000 Estimate of the committee in 1791 , on an average of three years Surplus of the taxes pp . 18 , 19 . 13,472,000 £ 1,961,000 ...
... produce of the taxes imposed before 1793 can be ascertained , the produce of the old taxes was - - £ 15,433,000 Estimate of the committee in 1791 , on an average of three years Surplus of the taxes pp . 18 , 19 . 13,472,000 £ 1,961,000 ...
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... Produce . Manufactures . TOTAL . 1792 £ 6,129,000 £ 18,330,000 £ 24,465,000 5,784,000 13,892,000 19,676,000 8,380,000 16,725,000 25,111,000 8,509,000 16,527,000 25,030,000 8,923,000 19,102,000 28,025,000 1797 9,412,000 16,903,000 ...
... Produce . Manufactures . TOTAL . 1792 £ 6,129,000 £ 18,330,000 £ 24,465,000 5,784,000 13,892,000 19,676,000 8,380,000 16,725,000 25,111,000 8,509,000 16,527,000 25,030,000 8,923,000 19,102,000 28,025,000 1797 9,412,000 16,903,000 ...
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... produce im- ported 1805 . £ . 18,603,000 41,068,000 THE FUNDS . 127,000 484,000 The price of the 3 per cent . Con- sols in a period of profound peace , the beginning of 1784 , were 563 to 55 } In December 1805 , after thirteen years ...
... produce im- ported 1805 . £ . 18,603,000 41,068,000 THE FUNDS . 127,000 484,000 The price of the 3 per cent . Con- sols in a period of profound peace , the beginning of 1784 , were 563 to 55 } In December 1805 , after thirteen years ...
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... produce them , why should we not offer to neutral powers those advan . tages which by inducing them to frequent our ports , may relieve us from paying in addition to the value of the commodiues , the expenses not only of brokerage , but ...
... produce them , why should we not offer to neutral powers those advan . tages which by inducing them to frequent our ports , may relieve us from paying in addition to the value of the commodiues , the expenses not only of brokerage , but ...
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Page 761 - Were I in England now, as once I was, and had but this fish painted, not a holiday fool there but would give a piece of silver. There would this monster make a man. Any strange beast there makes a man. When they will not give a doit to relieve a lame beggar, they will lay out ten to see a dead Indian.
Page 609 - ... twere, the mirror up to nature ; to show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time his form and pressure. Now, this overdone, or come tardy off, though it make the unskilful laugh, cannot but make the judicious grieve ; the censure of which one must in your allowance o'erweigh a whole theatre of others.
Page 251 - Son ; mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy flock, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, but faithfully and wisely make choice of fit persons to serve in the sacred Ministry of thy Church. And to those which shall be ordained to any holy function, give thy grace and heavenly benediction ; that both by their life and doctrine they may set forth thy glory, and set forward the salvation of all men ; through...
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