Extract on Dutch insolvency law and English bill debate
The author discusses a recent House of Commons bill to curb bankrupt fraud and protect traders in insolvency. It cites Batavia Illustrata and explains Holland’s lenient yet strict debtor laws, noting how Dutch authorities manage insolvent estates, set aside creditors, and permit discharge. It argues such practices could influence British policy to secure property and revitalize commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
House of Commons
Great Britain
Batavia
Holland
Amsterdam
London
England
Peron
High Court of Justice
Paggy
Bakrupt
Debtor Legislation Compared Across Holland and Britain
The writer contrasts Dutch and English approaches to bankruptcy and debtor discipline. He notes Holland’s lower costs and magistrate-led truth finding, versus England’s costly process, creditor power, and harsher capital outcomes. Personal arrests and reforms are urged, citing widespread practices in Europe beyond Britain and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
England
Hague
France
Flanders
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
Ireland
Priton
Mail from France and Flanders Arrives in Amsterdam
Reports from Paris and Berlin dated April 26 to 27 reveal hints of good will from the French court toward an equitable settlement on the late Treaty if allied powers consent. Britain’s minister Keen is said to have assured Don Carlos’ interests are secured, Spain awaits fuller treaty details, and Prussia declares willingness to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Flanders
Amsterdam
Paris
Seville
Jay
Spain
M. Keen
Don Carlos
Duke de Gefvres
Berlin
Prussia
John Moore
Laurence Pountney
s-Lane
Cannonstreet
Jon Moone
N.B
Joan Moore
Birth Day of Sir Roger Burgoigne Celebrated at Sutton
London reports the 21st birthday of Sir Roger Burgoigne Bart at Sutton in Bedfordshire with three hogsheads of punch and two pipes of wine sent for the occasion. Also noted are a royal visit to Oxford and Bath, Count Bothmar en route to Bath in poor health, and a Navy court martial at Spithead.
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Roger Burgoigne
Bart
Sutton
Bedfordshire
Oxford
Bath
Count Bothmar
Hanover
St. James’s Park
Bangor
Snape
St. Bride’s
Sheriff Fuller
Drapers Hall
Throgmorton-street
Spithead
John Burkly
Jonathan Stoker
St. John Baptist
John Baptist de Lettre
Veffel
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Assurance
York Buildings
Welch
South Sea
India
Dito
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Daily Post
Griffin
His Majesty’s Company of
Theatre Royal
Drury-lane
Aimwell
Mills
Archer
Wallis Sullen
Harper
Foigard
Mr. Cibber
Jan. Gibbet
Myr. Oates
Boniface
Shepard
Scrub
Sulien
Horton
Dorinda
Heron
Bowariful
Wertherele
Cherry
Gipsey
Waters
Rainten
Walter
Ana
Mr. Barror
Aalalus
Procris
Harlequin Grand Volgi
Neptune
Paget
Cephalus
Roberts
Aurora
Charke
Mus Rafter
Effex
Booch
Tritons
Thurmond
Rainton
Houghton
Evans
Syrens
Delorme
Haymarket
Tom Thumb the Great
Welch Opera
Foster-lane
Cheapside
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