The history of banking in IrelandLongman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman, 1836 - 148 Seiten |
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... cent . per annum . Persons receiving more were made liable to a penalty of three times the amount of the principal , and the agreement was void . " Scriveners , brokers , solicitors , and drivers of bargains for contracts , " were not ...
... cent . per annum . Persons receiving more were made liable to a penalty of three times the amount of the principal , and the agreement was void . " Scriveners , brokers , solicitors , and drivers of bargains for contracts , " were not ...
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... cent . The Act * states , that at that time there was a great abatement in the value of land and of mer- chandize , and that the high rate of interest made men unable to pay their debts ; that consequently they are forced to sell their ...
... cent . The Act * states , that at that time there was a great abatement in the value of land and of mer- chandize , and that the high rate of interest made men unable to pay their debts ; that consequently they are forced to sell their ...
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... cent . The reasons assigned for this reduction is stated in the preamble of the Act to be , That " at this time there is a very great abatement in the value of divers merchandizes , wares , and commodities of this kingdom both at home ...
... cent . The reasons assigned for this reduction is stated in the preamble of the Act to be , That " at this time there is a very great abatement in the value of divers merchandizes , wares , and commodities of this kingdom both at home ...
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... cent . above par ; the consequence of which was , that the bankers of Dublin , of whom there were as many as at present , if not more , were in competition with one another to send their specie over to London , and to get bank bills at ...
... cent . above par ; the consequence of which was , that the bankers of Dublin , of whom there were as many as at present , if not more , were in competition with one another to send their specie over to London , and to get bank bills at ...
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James William Gilbart. were , that exchange fell two or three per cent . under par , and the whole circulation of Ireland was turned from paper into gold ; but the result was , that multitudes of people were ruined ; the con- vulsion was ...
James William Gilbart. were , that exchange fell two or three per cent . under par , and the whole circulation of Ireland was turned from paper into gold ; but the result was , that multitudes of people were ruined ; the con- vulsion was ...
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act of parliament agents agriculture amount of undivided Ballina Bank of England Bank of Ireland Banking Company Bart Belfast bills of exchange branch banks capital cent charter circulation circumstances Clonmel commerce consequence considerable Cork court of directors creditors currency deposits deputy governor discount Ditto dividend Dublin effect Enniscorthy expenses formed Gilbart guineas Hibernian Hibernian Joint Stock increased interest Irish issuing notes James John John Willcocks joint stock banks Joshua W Kilkenny Latouche Lecture on Ancient Limerick Literary and Scientific London March memorialists merchants Messrs Midsummer miles from Dublin notes payable paid partners partnership payment persons petitioners pounds present principles private bankers proprietors Provincial Bank Resolved-That Scotland shareholders shares shillings small notes society stamp duties subscribed Thomas Wyse Thursday towns trade transactions undivided profits Waterford Waterford Literary William yearly general meeting
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Seite 59 - To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury: The Memorial and Petition of Gustavus Vassa a black Man, late Commissary to the black Poor going to Africa. humbly sheweth, That your Lordships...
Seite 22 - That no dividend shall at any time be made by the said Governor and Company, save only out of the interest, profit, or produce arising by or out of the said capital stock, or fund, or by such dealing as is allowed by Act of Parliament.
Seite 76 - be lawful for any body politic or corporate whatsoever, erected ' or to be erected (other than the said Governor and Company ' of the Bank of England), or for any other persons whatsoever, ' united or to be united in covenants or partnership, exceeding the ' number of six persons, in that part of Great Britain called ' England, to borrow, owe, or take up any sum or sums of money ' on their bills or notes payable at demand, or at any less time ' than six months from the borrowing thereof.
Seite 47 - It was obtained by the directors of the Provincial Bank of Ireland, as the Acts previously granted did not furnish the facilities which the Provincial Bank required for the beneficial exercise of its operations. It confirmed the permission granted by former Acts to establish joint-stock banks at a greater distance than fifty miles from Dublin, and permitted persons resident in Great Britain to become shareholders in such banks. The banks were required to register at the Stamp Office in Dublin an...
Seite 117 - ... the association, shall be equally assessed against all the shareholders in proportion to the number of shares held by them, respectively.
Seite 21 - George the third, and his heirs and successors, and his and their abettors, assistants and adherents, and will serve the said United States in the office which I now hold, with fidelity, according to the best of my skill and understanding. So help me God.
Seite 26 - Bennet, a committee of the House of Commons was appointed to inquire into the state of the police of the metropolis.
Seite 107 - As long as the public are willing to take these notes as gold, they produce, to a certain extent, the same effects. The banker, who first makes advances to the agriculturist, the manufacturer, or the merchant, in his own notes, stimulates as much the productive powers of the country, and provides employment for as many labourers, as if, by means of the philosopher's stone, he had created an amount of gold equal to the amount of notes permanently maintained in circulation. It is this feature of our...
Seite 21 - England, and the liberties and privileges thereof ; and that, in the execution of the said office of governor, I will faithfully and honestly demean myself according to the best of my skill and understanding. So help
Seite 31 - One of the gentlemen thus addressed him : — " ' Good morning to you, Sir ! I presume you are the gentleman of the house.' " ' At your service, ladies and gentlemen,' returned the saddler. " ' It is here, I understand, that the bank is kept ?' continued my friend. "'You are just right. Sir,' replied the mechanic; 'this is the Killarney Bank, for want of a better.