Remarks on the Statistics and Political Institutions of the United States: With Some Observations on the Ecclesiastical System of America, Her Sources of Revenue, &c. To which are Added Statistical Tables, &cCarey & Lea, 1832 - 226 páginas |
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... cent ; in the United States 1-53d , or about 1 and 3-10ths per cent , which difference may be regarded as null , by bearing in mind that expenses of this central administration must the diminish in its ratio to the whole budget , in 110.
... cent ; in the United States 1-53d , or about 1 and 3-10ths per cent , which difference may be regarded as null , by bearing in mind that expenses of this central administration must the diminish in its ratio to the whole budget , in 110.
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... cent , that of the United States 3 and 4-10ths per cent ; by taking together the expenses of administration , and those of collection of the revenue , compared with the whole budgets , we get for France United States • 12 and 7-10ths cent ...
... cent , that of the United States 3 and 4-10ths per cent ; by taking together the expenses of administration , and those of collection of the revenue , compared with the whole budgets , we get for France United States • 12 and 7-10ths cent ...
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... cent , and often much less , on the cost of making . But these tolls being generally for the profit of private undertakings or companies , and constructed rather with a view to increase the value of land in particular districts , and ...
... cent , and often much less , on the cost of making . But these tolls being generally for the profit of private undertakings or companies , and constructed rather with a view to increase the value of land in particular districts , and ...
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... cent hotel in Washington , and a country villa † in the neighbourhood of that town . Notwithstanding this , it appears that his appointments are insufficient to cover the expenses to which , by usage , he is sub- jected . One of these ...
... cent hotel in Washington , and a country villa † in the neighbourhood of that town . Notwithstanding this , it appears that his appointments are insufficient to cover the expenses to which , by usage , he is sub- jected . One of these ...
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... cent on the moneys paid into their office . Till 1820 a credit was allowed on all purchases of public lands : in ... cents an acre . In the first instance the public lands are offered for sale , under proclamations of the president , by ...
... cent on the moneys paid into their office . Till 1820 a credit was allowed on all purchases of public lands : in ... cents an acre . In the first instance the public lands are offered for sale , under proclamations of the president , by ...
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Página 39 - Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free> enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a People always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Página 41 - Antipathy in one nation against another, disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed, and bloody contests. The nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the government, contrary to the best calculations of policy.
Página 40 - Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas ! is it rendered impossible by its vices...
Página 42 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 53 - That the supreme court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all controversies of a civil nature, where a state is a party, except between a state and its citizens 5 and except also between a state and citizens of other states, or aliens, in which latter case it shall have original, but not exclusive jurisdiction...
Página 156 - An ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing of lands in the Western Territory...
Página 43 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world ; so far I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it ; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.
Página 42 - ... the concessions, by unnecessarily parting with what ought to have been retained; and by exciting jealousy, ill-will, and a disposition to retaliate, in the parties from whom equal privileges are withheld: and it gives to ambitious, corrupted, or deluded citizens, (who devote themselves to the favourite nation,) facility to betray or sacrifice the interests of their own country, without odium, sometimes even with popularity...
Página 43 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice? It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world...