A Treatise on Currency and BankingGrigg & Elliot, 1840 - 323 páginas |
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... are already ac- quainted , are the following : - 1. Their uniformity of value , varying from one year to another , and from one period of years to an- other , less than any other known commodities , and CURRENCY AND BANKING . 3.
... are already ac- quainted , are the following : - 1. Their uniformity of value , varying from one year to another , and from one period of years to an- other , less than any other known commodities , and CURRENCY AND BANKING . 3.
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... less destructible by wear and tear , and of their being again separated from it with very little loss . 9. Their durability , not being easily destroyed by fire , and not at all by rust . 10. Their clear sound when dropped upon a hard ...
... less destructible by wear and tear , and of their being again separated from it with very little loss . 9. Their durability , not being easily destroyed by fire , and not at all by rust . 10. Their clear sound when dropped upon a hard ...
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... less quantity is required . Now , if all the tra- ding nations of the world were to use only one of those metals as their currency , and if their coins were of the same standard as to purity , and of the full mint weight , the science ...
... less quantity is required . Now , if all the tra- ding nations of the world were to use only one of those metals as their currency , and if their coins were of the same standard as to purity , and of the full mint weight , the science ...
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... , Mr. Trist employs the following language : -- " These are tolerably sure evidences of a state of active industry and prosperous credit . Nor are they less steady than active . They exhibit no alterations of CURRENCY AND BANKING . 37.
... , Mr. Trist employs the following language : -- " These are tolerably sure evidences of a state of active industry and prosperous credit . Nor are they less steady than active . They exhibit no alterations of CURRENCY AND BANKING . 37.
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... less : for they not only read and hear of the freezing of our waters , as they do of those monetary prodigies in which the streams of industry and credit become arrested in the same way , and with equal suddenness ; but , by means of ...
... less : for they not only read and hear of the freezing of our waters , as they do of those monetary prodigies in which the streams of industry and credit become arrested in the same way , and with equal suddenness ; but , by means of ...
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Página 246 - Any number of persons may associate to establish offices of discount, deposits, and circulation, upon the terms and conditions, and subject to the liabilities prescribed in this act; but the aggregate amount of the capital stock of any such association shall not be less than one hundred thousand dollars.
Página 248 - Such as shall be conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings.
Página 200 - ... 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...
Página 246 - 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.
Página 248 - 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...
Página 247 - ... 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...
Página 241 - ... 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...
Página 247 - It shall be lawful for any association of persons organised under this act by their articles of association, to provide for an increase of their capital and of the number of the associates, from time to time, as they may think proper.
Página 246 - 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.
Página 247 - ... 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 by which the rights, remedies, or security of the existing creditors of the association shall be impaired.