The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year ..., Volume 32Gray and Bowen, 1861 - Almanacs, American |
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... United States , and of the several States . It is hoped that the present volume will be found equal to its pre- decessors in fulness and accuracy , and that it will sustain the high character of the American Almanac as a trustworthy ...
... United States , and of the several States . It is hoped that the present volume will be found equal to its pre- decessors in fulness and accuracy , and that it will sustain the high character of the American Almanac as a trustworthy ...
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... United States , in certain foreign countries ; relating to the redemption of Treasury - notes , and the Public printing . Tables of the Fineness , Weight , and Value of foreign gold and silver coins ; of the prices of certain articles ...
... United States , in certain foreign countries ; relating to the redemption of Treasury - notes , and the Public printing . Tables of the Fineness , Weight , and Value of foreign gold and silver coins ; of the prices of certain articles ...
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... United States Insane Asylum , Postmasters in Chief Towns & Cities , 118 Collectors of Customs ,. Naval Officers ... United States ,. 133 Commanders of Squadrons , & c . , Naval Academy and Asylum ,. Pay of the Navy ,. Vessels of War of ...
... United States Insane Asylum , Postmasters in Chief Towns & Cities , 118 Collectors of Customs ,. Naval Officers ... United States ,. 133 Commanders of Squadrons , & c . , Naval Academy and Asylum ,. Pay of the Navy ,. Vessels of War of ...
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... United States , 191 Vessels built , and their Tonnage , since 1815 , and Tonnage sold in 1859 , .. 192 Imports from ... United States , 230 194 195 18 . Colleges in the United States .. Annual College Expenses ,. 232 235 196 , 198 ...
... United States , 191 Vessels built , and their Tonnage , since 1815 , and Tonnage sold in 1859 , .. 192 Imports from ... United States , 230 194 195 18 . Colleges in the United States .. Annual College Expenses ,. 232 235 196 , 198 ...
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... United States .. 130 Exports of each State for 1858-59 190 Assistant Treasurers of United States .... 116 Exports , Value of , in 1856-59 .. ........................ 185 Asylums for Blind , Deaf and Dumb , In- Exports to Foreign ...
... United States .. 130 Exports of each State for 1858-59 190 Assistant Treasurers of United States .... 116 Exports , Value of , in 1856-59 .. ........................ 185 Asylums for Blind , Deaf and Dumb , In- Exports to Foreign ...
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Page 157 - An act to enable the State of Arkansas and other States to reclaim the 'swamp lands
Page 159 - An act to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the fiscal year ending the 30th of June, 1852," approved the 2ist of July, 1852, be, and the same is hereby, repealed: Provided, That Edward K.
Page 168 - All purchases and contracts for supplies or services, in any of the Departments of the Government, except for personal services, shall be made by advertising a sufficient time previously for proposals respecting the same, when the public exigencies do not require the immediate delivery of the articles, or performance of the service.
Page 160 - no service shall be regarded as sea service except such as shall be performed at sea, under the orders of a Department and in vessels employed by authority of law.
Page 168 - When immediate delivery or performance is required by the public exigency, the articles or services required may be procured by open purchase or contract, at the places and in the manner in which such articles are usually bought and so.ld, or such services engaged, between individuals.
Page 244 - New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Page 88 - ... shall, on conviction thereof, be punished, by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment, not exceeding three months, or both, according to the nature and aggravation of the offence.
Page 115 - Presidential term of four years, since the establishment of the government of the United States under the Constitution, began on the 4th of March, 1857; and it will expire on the 3d of March, 1861.
Page 63 - The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou nearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth ; so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
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