Fragment from The Monitor and 1756 Latinate Verse
A fragmentary Monitors page dated February 28 1756 includes a claim about liberty and authority with a stylistic interjection and a Latin couplet about leges pretio. The text mentions M or established uncontrollable power, and references Ze followed by rhythmic noise.
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Fragmented Fragment on Free Government and Corruption
The text questions the integrity of senators and the idea of a free people. It argues that true government rests on laws, public safety, and public trust, warning against selling country for private gain. It emphasizes that sovereignty and rights imply responsible governance.