The Golden Fleece and British Wool Trade Policy Debate
The writer urges Parliament to end export bounty on corn and wool, arguing it harms domestic bread prices and the economy. He cites historical prints from 1734–1737, notes wartime grain needs of France and Spain, and warns that continuing subsidies enrich foreigners while starving Britons. He asks whether a discretionary halt to bounty is wise during shortages.
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Great Britain
France
Ireland
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Historical Register
Spain
Portugal
Postigal
Narita
Letus
Port News Dover and Deal Arrivals and Departures
Dover and Deal report arrivals from Lisbon Boston Belfast and Hamburg with several ships remaining in the Downs. Vessels listed include the Don Francisco King George Hie Jane and Draper Sarah William and Francis and other craft sailing to Bourdeaux Gibraltar Ports mouth and Jamaica. Winds W five to seven.
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Port News
Dover
Fan
Don Francisco
Salter
Lisbon
Gracesend
Rose
Pillins
Hamburgh
Farnley
Duckett
James
Tatual
Jamaica
Cowes
Charming Sally
Street
South Carolina
Barbadoes
Diligence
Wacd
London
Pearle
Thompson
Guiney
Leeward Islands
Vast London notices recall fires ships and parish appointments
Brigadier General Philips is appointed colonel of a Foot regiment in Newfoundland replacing the deceased Sutton. Robert Cater elected Sheriff of Cheap Ward for the year. A disastrous fire at Puke's Place Fenchurch Street destroys several houses and a Jewish synagogue. Two Richmond youths reportedly vanish after a river crossing. A new East India ship Caf ar launches at Blackwall under Captain Robert Cummings. Clerical promotions include Thomas Owen to Llanovernack and Ian Wilson to Brafferton. Roads improvements near Stilton Walmsford Grantham Taxford and a turnpike project between Walmsford and Grantham planned. Charity Schools in Castle-Baynard Ward expand aid and uniforms for St Austin's and St Faith's. Trade and shipments list extensive imports and exports from Dantzick Holland New England Dublin and other ports. Performances scheduled at King’s Theatre Drury Lane and Covent Garden. high tide at London Bridge.
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Philips
Nova Scotia
Deceas
Puke’s Place
Fenchurch-streets
St. Mary-Ax
Richmond
Ileworth
Blackwall
Hon. East India Company
Ro‘bert Cummings
Thomas Owen
Llanovernack
St. Rathollin’s
Thomas
St. Paul’s
Charles
London
Stilton
Walmsford
Grantham
Taxford
Kett
York
Edinburgh
Castle-Baynard Ward
Cad
St. Austin’s
St. Faith’s
Dantzick
Holland
Monteferrat
New England
Dunkirk
Dublin
Spain
Oporto
East India
Calais
Lisbon
Ireland
Hamburgh
Pennsylvania
Africa
West Indies
Barbadoes
Maryland
New York
Virginia
South Sea Stock and Bond Prices Reported for Opening
Yesterday's market notes list South Sea Stocks at 102 for opening, South Sea Annuities at 1101/2, New South Sea Annuities at 108 1/2, with various premiums and dividends stated. Also shown are Royal Exchange Assurance and Condon positions, Indian and Africa titles, English copper, Salt Tallies, Mine Adventure Shares, and several five and three percent government loans with permutations for premia and halves.
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South Sea
South Sea Annuities
New South Sea
Bank
India
Tarhalfi
Ditto
Prem
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the Daily Pot
The
Daily Post
L Oon Don
King’s Theatre
Haymasket
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Damascus
Covent-Garden
Jane Shore
London Bridge
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