The Works of Daniel Webster ...: Speeches in the convention to amend the constitution of Massachusetts, and speeches in CongressC.C. Little and J. Brown, 1851 |
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... produce evil at any time . In times to come it will , I hope , be useful . If it were only to be harmless , there would be sufficient reason why it should be sup- ported in preference to such a contrivance as is now in contem- plation ...
... produce evil at any time . In times to come it will , I hope , be useful . If it were only to be harmless , there would be sufficient reason why it should be sup- ported in preference to such a contrivance as is now in contem- plation ...
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... would describe the manner in which they expect it to be done . What is the process which is to produce these results ? If it is perceived , it can be described . The bank will not operate either BANK OF THE UNITED STATES . 39.
... would describe the manner in which they expect it to be done . What is the process which is to produce these results ? If it is perceived , it can be described . The bank will not operate either BANK OF THE UNITED STATES . 39.
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... produce any benefit , this bank must be so constructed as that its notes shall have credit with the public . The first inquiry , therefore , should be , whether the bills of a bank of this kind will not be immediately and greatly ...
... produce any benefit , this bank must be so constructed as that its notes shall have credit with the public . The first inquiry , therefore , should be , whether the bills of a bank of this kind will not be immediately and greatly ...
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... produce on the revenue of the country ? By the provisions of this bill , the notes of this bank are to be received in payment of all taxes and other dues to gov- ernment . They cannot be refused on account of the deprecia- tion of their ...
... produce on the revenue of the country ? By the provisions of this bill , the notes of this bank are to be received in payment of all taxes and other dues to gov- ernment . They cannot be refused on account of the deprecia- tion of their ...
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... produce the desired effect . It may fail . Its success , as is obvious , must essentially depend on the course pursued by the treasury depart- ment . But its tendency , I think , will be to produce good . It will , I hope , be a proof ...
... produce the desired effect . It may fail . Its success , as is obvious , must essentially depend on the course pursued by the treasury depart- ment . But its tendency , I think , will be to produce good . It will , I hope , be a proof ...
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