Thoughts on Publick Credit and Stock-Jobbing Bill in 1734
Excerpted reflections argue that public credit depends on free government securities circulation. The author lists eight harms from restricting trade, including monopoly risk and lost brokerage, citing Dutch practices and recent market shocks. The piece notes military and political updates from Dantzick and Stockholm, with risks to funds and public finances.
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House of Lords
Holland
Spaniards march to Naples and Parma investiture anticipated
Milan reports from March 16 that Spaniards proceed for Naples and that Don Carlos may, during his Rome stay, receive Parma and Placencia investitures from the Pope. Petesburg notes troop movements toward Damrzick as the court aims to reduce the city. London items mention a Kent county election contest, writs dated April, and a naval appointments change. Further news include a death of Richard Shuttleworth's son, a Middlesex justices fine, Haddock slated as Navy Comptroller, concert at court for the Princess of Orange, and royal congratulations from peers and lords upon the marriage of the Princess Royal to the Prince of Orange.
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Holland
Milan
Naples
Infante
Don Carlos
Rome
Parma
Placentia
London
Kent
County of
Glamorgan
Charles Kemeys
Buffy Mansell
Tala
Bot
Richard Shuttleworth
Lancashire
Preston
Middlesex
Hicks’s Hall
Nicholas Haddock
Mighells
Deceas
Prince of Orange
Great Britain
House of Peers
Dukes of Grafton
Devonthige
Scarborough
Chesterfield
de la War
Hardwick
Princes Royal
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