... and it provided for a Leeward Islands' Stamp instead of those of each Presidency. Mr. Stedman properly objected and his reasons were, that cach Presidency obtained a large Revenue from the sale of stamps, to stamp vendors in England and America. His Excellency ...

... surplus, could effect at once the abolition of the Export Duties and Tonnage Dues in every Island, (which is now £9,700) and in the next three years follow it up by a general reduction or abolition of the Import duties on articles of necessity, so as to ...

... and over again expressed an opinion in favour of its abolition, and the Council have now for the last time an opportunity of pronouncing upon it. His own opinion was well known, but it was his duty us law officer of the Crown to carry through the bill ...

... existing here and at the same time enable um to do away with the extra tates int imports and ultimately admit of the abolition of all export duties. Such, gentlemen, are the views I entertain on the financial state ot this Presidency. To carry out these views ...