Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri): 1768.03.03

VGW(RI.768.005
3 Mar 1768:13 (95)
[Monitor II]
Even so early as the reign of Augustus had slavery operated
with this baneful influence on the senate, nor was the whole
Roman people less infected.  For now, as an author of
infinite erudition observes, "idleness, trifling amusements,
tumblers, dancers, races, and wild beasts occupied the minds
of those who had been won't to think of honours, triumphs
and laborious virtues."