This is a digitally restored version of "An Article On The Debts Of The States," originally published in the Christian Review in March 1844. Written by Benjamin Robbins Curtis, this article provides an in-depth analysis of the financial obligations of individual states within the United States during the mid-19th century.Curtis examines the nature and extent of state debts, offering insights into the economic conditions and policies that contributed to their accumulation. This historical document sheds light on the challenges faced by states in managing their finances and the broader implications for the nation's economic stability. "An Article On The Debts Of The States" is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in understanding the financial landscape of the early United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.