The Standard Library Cyclopaedia of Political, Constitutional, Statistical and Forensic Knowledge: Forming a Work of Universal Reference on the Subjects of Civil Administration, Political Economy, Finance, Commerce, Laws and Social Relations ...H. G. Bohn, 1860 |
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... means of a per - centage or commission upon the money passing through his hands . It is usual for a factor to make advances upon the goods consigned to him , for which , and also for his commission , he has a general lien upon all the ...
... means of a per - centage or commission upon the money passing through his hands . It is usual for a factor to make advances upon the goods consigned to him , for which , and also for his commission , he has a general lien upon all the ...
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... means all buildings and premises wherein or within the close or curtilage of which steam , water , or any other me- chanical power shall be used to move or work any machinery employed in pre- paring , manufacturing , or finishing , or ...
... means all buildings and premises wherein or within the close or curtilage of which steam , water , or any other me- chanical power shall be used to move or work any machinery employed in pre- paring , manufacturing , or finishing , or ...
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... mean to assist him ; and may examine , either alone or in the pre- sence of any other person , as he shall think fit , every ... means a person of the age of thirteen and under the age of eighteen . No child under the age of eight can be ...
... mean to assist him ; and may examine , either alone or in the pre- sence of any other person , as he shall think fit , every ... means a person of the age of thirteen and under the age of eighteen . No child under the age of eight can be ...
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... means are used for pro- tecting the workers from being wetted , and , when hot water is used , for prevent- ing the escape of steam into the room occupied by them . No child or young person is allowed to clean any shaft or any wheel ...
... means are used for pro- tecting the workers from being wetted , and , when hot water is used , for prevent- ing the escape of steam into the room occupied by them . No child or young person is allowed to clean any shaft or any wheel ...
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... means he greatly increased the revenue of the state . But the practice of private con- tracts through favour or bribing was re- newed under the following reigns : Col- bert , the minister of Louis XIV . , called the farmers of the ...
... means he greatly increased the revenue of the state . But the practice of private con- tracts through favour or bribing was re- newed under the following reigns : Col- bert , the minister of Louis XIV . , called the farmers of the ...
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