Pro Patria Calls for Prosecutions to Curb Public Corruption
A correspondent urges the paper to defend the public and push for enforcement of existing laws. The writer argues prosecutions against leading offenders would strike at the root of the alarming evil and yield the happiest consequences for the kingdom. The letter signs Pro Patria.
Oaths and political reform in a 1766 London post
The piece argues against compulsory oaths and their religious implications, calling out perjury when oaths cannot be kept and criticizing officials who impose them. It includes commentary on public figures, pensions, and political affairs in Britain, Denmark, France, and Minorca, plus local notices and ship news.
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