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The Monitor Exalts a Wise Prince and His Reign
A Victorian moral essay praising a benevolent ruler. It argues wealth lowerings misery, prosperity raises happiness, and highlights Simon Maccabeus and Judah’s history as guiding examples. The piece praises agricultural growth, port security at Joppa, peace, and reverence for law. It urges rulers to imitate providence in care for all subjects.
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Judah
Judas Maccabeus
Jonathan
Simon
Joppa
Israel