Found treasure. 2. This name is given to such money or coin, gold, silver, plate, or bullion, which having been hidden or concealed in the earth or other private place, so long that its owner is unknown, has been discovered by accident. Should the owner be found it must be restored to him; and in case of not finding him, the property, according to the English law, belongs to … [Read more...]

Drawing; one who draws. The drawer of a bill of exchange. … [Read more...]

An officer of a public or private corporation company or government charged with the receipt custody and disbursement of its moneys or funds. … [Read more...]

One who is drawn, or drawn upon. The drawee of a bill of exchange. Heinecc. de Camb. c. 6, … [Read more...]

An officer created by the act of January 18, 1837, whose duties are prescribed as follows: The treasurer shall receive and safely keep all moneys which shall be for the use and support of the mint; shall keep all the current accounts of the mint, and pay all moneys due by the mint, on warrants from the director. He shall receive all bullion brought to the mint for coinage; … [Read more...]