The Banking System of the State of New York: With Notes and References to Adjudged Cases : Including Also an Account of the New York Clearing HouseJ.S. Voorhies, 1857 - 361 pages |
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Page iii
... interest of money ( pp . 260 , 261 ) ; to usury ( pp . 262-265 ) ; and to dividends on stocks held by the State , or by literary or charitable institutions ( p . 231 ) ; also , the provisions of the Constitution . of 1846 relating to ...
... interest of money ( pp . 260 , 261 ) ; to usury ( pp . 262-265 ) ; and to dividends on stocks held by the State , or by literary or charitable institutions ( p . 231 ) ; also , the provisions of the Constitution . of 1846 relating to ...
Page xlii
... interest mainly consisted - the faithful redemp- tion of their paper ; that all the conditions that should be prescribed should refer exclusively to the safety and stability of these institutions ; that that " our chief duty in this ...
... interest mainly consisted - the faithful redemp- tion of their paper ; that all the conditions that should be prescribed should refer exclusively to the safety and stability of these institutions ; that that " our chief duty in this ...
Page xliv
... interest . ( d ) This act also provided for the visitation and inspection of Bank Commissioners . Experience has demonstrated , that the statutory prohibition of 1829 , against the issue of post notes by banks , has been more effectual ...
... interest . ( d ) This act also provided for the visitation and inspection of Bank Commissioners . Experience has demonstrated , that the statutory prohibition of 1829 , against the issue of post notes by banks , has been more effectual ...
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... interest due upon them , in the same way as other persons . " " There cannot be a doubt that this is a case in which Government is bound to interfere . We have sustained incomparably more mischief from the issue of spurious paper than ...
... interest due upon them , in the same way as other persons . " " There cannot be a doubt that this is a case in which Government is bound to interfere . We have sustained incomparably more mischief from the issue of spurious paper than ...
Page lv
... interests of those who could not protect themselves , by compelling all issuers of bills or notes on loan , or for circulation as money , to give ample security for their payment in specie , on demand ; that the issue of notes was , of ...
... interests of those who could not protect themselves , by compelling all issuers of bills or notes on loan , or for circulation as money , to give ample security for their payment in specie , on demand ; that the issue of notes was , of ...
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act entitled Act of April act to authorize amount ante apply appointed April 18 asso association or individual authorize the business Bank Commissioners Bank of England banking association banking corporations banking department banking law bills of exchange bills or notes business of banking capital stock cashier certificate certificates of deposit chap circulating notes circulation as money Clearing House clerk comptroller corporation or association COUNTY BANK Court of Appeals court of chancery creditors deemed demand deposit directors discount dividend duty enact as follows entitled An Act evidence of debt hereby incorporated bank individual banker insolvent Leavitt legislature liable loan ment moneyed corporations paid Paige Passed April payable payment person or association plaintiff poration promissory notes provisions put in circulation received repealed represented in Senate Restraining Act Revised Statutes Senate and Assembly stockholders suit Supreme Court Talmage thereof tion transfer trust WALTER MEAD York
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Page 263 - The term corporations, as used in this article, shall be construed to include all associations and joint-stock companies having any of the powers or privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or partnerships. And all corporations shall have the right to sue, and shall be subject to be sued, in all courts in like cases as natural persons.
Page 109 - ... be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by fine or imprisonment, or both, in the discretion of the court...
Page 219 - To exercise by its board of directors or duly authorized officers or agents, subject to law, all such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry on the business of banking; by discounting and negotiating promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, and other evidences of debt; by receiving deposits; by buying and selling exchange, coin, and bullion; by loaning money on personal security; and by obtaining, issuing, and circulating notes according to the provisions of this title.
Page 295 - The assent of two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the Legislature shall be requisite to every bill appropriating the public moneys or property for local or private purposes.
Page 51 - Upon a bill being filed by the attorney-general in the court po™ii"ons°ic. of chancery, the chancellor shall have power to restrain by injunction any corporation from assuming or exercising any franchise, liberty or privilege, or transacting any business, not allowed by the charter of such corporation ; and in the same manner, to restrain any individuals from exercising any corporate rights, privileges or franchises, not granted to them by any law of this state.
Page 263 - The stockholders in every corporation and jointstock association' for banking purposes issuing bank notes or any kind of paper credits to circulate as money, shall be individually responsible to the amount of their respective share or shares of stock in any such corporation or association, for all its debts and liabilities of every kind.
Page xxvii - ... to carry on the business of banking by obtaining and issuing circulating notes in accordance with the provisions of this act; by discounting bills, notes, and other evidences of debt...
Page vi - An act for granting to their Majesties several rates and duties upon tonnage of ships and vessels, and upon beer, ale, and other liquors, for securing certain recompences and advantages in the said act mentioned, to such persons as shall voluntarily advance the sum of fifteen hundred thousand pounds, towards carrying on the war against France...
Page 71 - Every executor and administrator must proceed with diligence to pay the debts of the deceased according to the following order: 1. Debts entitled to a preference under the laws of the United States.
Page 100 - Such as shall be conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings.