Word: unpopular
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...enough by the argument that property of every description is protected by the state, and therefore liable to taxation. In an early state of society, when all property was visible and tangible, the above theory was not found impracticable. But even then it necessitated personal inquisitions, and was always unpopular. In modern times, however, much taxable property is intangible, as, for instance, stocks, bonds, and bills of exchange. Such property is subject to great and even frightful fluctuations of value. It is therefore utterly impossible for an assessor to find out what the actual wealth of a given taxpayer really...
...members of this Board knew Professor Bowen as a man of strong convictions and of eager temper, sometimes hasty of word in controversy, but as one who kept an abiding sense of justice. He habitually spoke his inmost thought. He could calmly defend an unpopular cause and he never hesitated to encounter the criticism that attends independent action...
...philosophy and political economy. In 1843 he succeeded Dr. Palfrey as editor and proprietor of the North American Review which he conducted until 1854. He was appointed professor of history in the college in 1850, but the board of overseers refused to confirm the appointment on account of his unpopular views on politics. Three years later, however, he was unanimously confirmed as Alford professor to succeed Dr. Walker...