This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 Excerpt: ...all events the duty would be returned. Luckily, all the correspondents of this London Committee are, " influential and intelligent," particularly those at Hull; the following is a specimen: --"XI. A gentleman bound from Hamburg to New York by the steamer which left last Saturday, went round by London, but sent two ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 Excerpt: ...all events the duty would be returned. Luckily, all the correspondents of this London Committee are, " influential and intelligent," particularly those at Hull; the following is a specimen: --"XI. A gentleman bound from Hamburg to New York by the steamer which left last Saturday, went round by London, but sent two packages of luggage to me, with directions to have them forwarded, unopened, to Liverpool, in order first, to avoid the upsetting and injury of his property twice, and secondly, in order to its being done in his presence. On arrival of the packages here, the collector had not power to let them go forward unopened, unless I sent them in a railway van provided with Custom-house locks here and at Liverpool, accompanied by an officer; an expense two boxes of wearing apparel, &c, could not bear, there being no other bonded goods going at that time for the American steamer. These packages were therefore treated as merchandise, and some books confiscated, which the owner declares he has constantly had with him to and from the continent, 3 lbs. tobacco and 1 lb. cigars seized, but released only on payment of 9s. per pound duty. One of my clerks was in attendance three hours during examination and clearing under bond, and I had half an hour's occupation in going to sign the bond. On arrival at Liverpool, the same process would have to be gone through, and a 5s. export bond given, an agent to be employed, &c, &c, but my friend grew impatient and paid duty to save time, which would be 2 to 3. Now, all this botheration could be avoided by cording or hooping of packages and sealing them; because they take care to take bond also for double the duties and value, And with reference to ad valorem duties, the same gentle...
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