Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1828 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTKR VIII. Upon the general principles of the warehousing system, there is not, we believe, a difference of opinion. We have not heard a dissenting voice, and we might cite in its favour, the names of the most eminent statesmen of America and of Europe. We have already quoted the sentiments of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, and could mention to the same effect, other distinguished American statesmen, whose names are a sufficient recommendation to any projects they advocate. To this we may add the united opinions of the most eminent men of Europe. During the debate in the British House of Commons upon the passage of the statute before alluded to, the following remarks were made: Mr. Robertson believed, as far as he had been able to ascertain the general feeling of the commercial interests in that country, (Great Britain, ) that there was not a single exception taken to the principles of the bill. Mr. Douglass was persuaded, that the measure would be extremely beneficial. Mr. Bennet thought the general principle of the bill excellent. Mr. Marryatt considered it of the utmost importance to the country. In these opinions, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Hume, Ricardo, and other distinguished persons concurred.--It was declared, that the opinion in favour of free trade, was gaining ground, and that the House ought to look at the general principles of the bill, and not be deterred from proceeding, on account of objections being made to some of its details In a digest before us, the editor, in a general introduction to the subject, makes the following remarks: "The warehousing and bonding system, is perhaps as important as any can well be imagined, concerning British trade. Commenced, comparatively on a small scale, it...
