The Tariff Text-book: A History of the American Protective System and Its Effects Upon the Several Branches of Domestic Industry |
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Page 18
... duties upon imports , your pe- titioners rejoice at the prospect this affords them ; and America , freed from the commercial shackles which have so long bound her , will see and pursue her true interest , becom- ing independent in fact ...
... duties upon imports , your pe- titioners rejoice at the prospect this affords them ; and America , freed from the commercial shackles which have so long bound her , will see and pursue her true interest , becom- ing independent in fact ...
Page 39
... duties on imports . In 1797 was passed " An act for raising a further sum of money , by additional duties on cer- tain articles imported , and for other purposes . " By this act , the duty on brown sugar was raised one - half of a cent ...
... duties on imports . In 1797 was passed " An act for raising a further sum of money , by additional duties on cer- tain articles imported , and for other purposes . " By this act , the duty on brown sugar was raised one - half of a cent ...
Page 56
... duties on imports to the object of reve- nue , the influence of the tariff on manufactures will neces- sarily present itself for consideration . However wise the theory may be which leaves to the sagacity and interest of individuals the ...
... duties on imports to the object of reve- nue , the influence of the tariff on manufactures will neces- sarily present itself for consideration . However wise the theory may be which leaves to the sagacity and interest of individuals the ...
Page 63
... duties on imports and tunnage , the proportion of public rev- enue which must be drawn from that source . 2d . The object of conciliating the various national interests arising from the pursuits of agriculture , manufactures , trade ...
... duties on imports and tunnage , the proportion of public rev- enue which must be drawn from that source . 2d . The object of conciliating the various national interests arising from the pursuits of agriculture , manufactures , trade ...
Page 64
... duties on imports , or , in other words , the means of preventing or detecting frauds upon 64 [ Chap . IV . THE PROTECTIVE SYSTEM .
... duties on imports , or , in other words , the means of preventing or detecting frauds upon 64 [ Chap . IV . THE PROTECTIVE SYSTEM .
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