A Stiptick for a Bleeding Nation Or, a safe and speedy way to restore publick credit, and pay the national debts

In the turbulent aftermath of the South Sea bubble, this pamphlet opens with a stark picture of a nation whose wealth is draining away. The author blames pride, luxury, corruption and bribery for the country's woes, urging citizens to embrace honesty, industry and public spirit. He paints a vivid portrait of a government tangled in corporate mismanagement, where the Exchequer is left vulnerable to the selfish maneuvers of powerful directors.

The heart of the work is a concrete plan to mend the fiscal wound. It proposes putting the South Sea Company back on a stable footing, requiring its former directors and supporters to cover shortfalls, while the Treasury offers low‑interest credit to those who subscribe at set levels. Further suggestions include promoting home‑grown iron, hemp and tar, expanding trade with the colonies, and creating a public ledger where debts and property transfers are recorded transparently. The writer believes these steps could restore confidence, preserve the nation's credit, and halt the bleeding of its treasury.