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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-20
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BY the Portland Fire, July 4th.


The total amount covered by Rtna Poll
icies on property destroyed or damaged Is
500, 1854, on which salvage will be about
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from 500, 600 and is being promptly ad-
justed and paid. This sum is 8 per cent.
upon the assets figure but slightly ex-
ceeding our Government and State taxes
paid last year, or q proportion equal to a
81, 900 loss for a company of 500, 900 assets
The necessity for insurance and the value
Of wealthy, strong corporations Ia forcibly
Illustrated by this FIRE. Several weak Insu-
rance Companies are destroyed. Portland
has Q population of $4,000; was hand
somely built mostly fine brick or stone
structures-protected and screened by up
wards Of 5000 shade trees-bounded on
three sides by water-indeed, literally, al
most rising from the ocean-and with agood
steam fire department-yet has SO, OO0.O 900
Of property consumed In few hours--upon
a holiday when Its people are least occupied
from the very Insignificant cause of q con-
tempible fire-cracker.
Remember the triHlng origin Of fires that
sweep away In O few hours the earnings of
years. Consider your best Interests and give
the Etna agent call If you need proper In
surance protection. Policies issued on fair
terms. Ntw
G. II. JONES, Agent.
& Clarksvilie, Tenn V
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adjustment of all great questioss Of right
and wrong between The different natioas, ans
those claiming to be such, as in the case Of
our own unhappy troubles in order that war
may cease among men; in order that nations
may be compelled to bow before a throne Of
justice, instead of appealing to the barbarous
rules ofinfcrnal hate. arsel-as..as.sa.-.. 49,,
Ny countrymen of the South, do not de-
ceive yourselves. We are now upon the
brink of black, deep, and terrible social
chasin, rife with anarchy and terror, desola-
ton and misery; darker in its depths than
the darkest days Of the Middle Ages. Upon
the other hand, and within our grasp, If we
are but true to ourselves and our manhood,
is bright future, grander and more glorious
than any age Of the world has ever yet seen.
Let the hand of beauty strew flowers upon
the graves Of the fallen. Let the floral
wreath encircle the tonbs of the heroic
dead. 1t is a part of woman's mission To
weave the golden threads Of affection. But
stern manhood, other duties are awaiting.--
We must not forget the living in love for the
dead. Before anything can be done, there
must be concert of action, and this can only
be brought about BY such meeting as tina,
to be held at Philadelphia. The conservativ,
millions of the North, agreeing to waive mi
nor differences for the present, are moving
with mighty momentum that already shakes
the centralized despotism at Washington
We appeal to you as countrymen, as breth
rem, to swell with us the gigantic movement
Can you not do it?
a Visitor from Indiana,
| JOHN M. PETER.
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G. II. JONES, Agent.
''f Clarksyille, Tenn
state Of Tennessee, Chcatham County,
July 20, isS6-im-Express copy.
B. Walton VS.. W. Z. Gossett.

u d. WdItUH VI. W. ]. uOsse''
IN this cause, II appearing to me that the
defendant, w. 7. Gossett Is nonresident
debtor, SO that the ordinary process Of law
cannot he served on him, and II app,aripg
to me that the attachment has been lev
led upon the defendants property; tits thers-
fore ordered by me that publication be made
for four weeks in the GAINESVILLE Chrol ,le,
q Taper published in GAINESVILLE, Tennessee,
notifying the said defendant 70 appear before
me on the 9Th day of September next, Mt my
once in eth Civil District Cheatham Coun-
", and defend said sait, or the same win b.
proceeded with eTparts.
For Cheatham County.
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chivslry shall beg from woman the never
fading sanction Of her smiles, while from
the proud array Of gallant knights the laur-
eled champion Of the day shall crown the
"Queen of Love and Beauty."-Hntsville
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GooD.-Secretary Seward has writ
ten letter in favor of the National
Convention, and suggests that it be
followed up, everywhere, by popular
petitions and circumstances to Con
gress, against lis lawless and revolu-
tionary policy. Thus instructed, a
change may be- Effected, for the bet
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Executors Notice.

ALL persons having claims against tho
estate of Nancy Hobbs, decd, are notified to
present them to me fof setilement within
the time prescribed by law, or they win Be
barred. All those indebted to the said es-
tate are requested y come forward and make
immediate payment OF they win Esd their
claims in the hands Of an officer.
Q. d. ROBERTS, Executor.
June 20, ls66-4ws sn.,,
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CouSrY MEErSG.-In compliance with the
request of the District Committee for Middle
Tennessee, there viii be meeting of the
citizens of Montgomery county at the Court
House in this city, on Saturday, the 2sih
inst, at ] o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose Of
appointing delegates to the District Conven-
ton, to he held in Nashville on the first Sat
uriay In August to secure representation in
the Philadelphia National Convention. A
large attendance is desired, and a full free
expression of opinion is expected.
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Mr.. WILLIAMS, the Representa-
tive from Carter, who has been ar
rested for declining to attend the
called session Of the Rump Legisla-
ture, has sued out a writ of habeas
corpus, and, it is said, will sue for
fifty thousand dollars damages, for
false Imprisonment.
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House ana lot for Sale.

TINE residence and lot on which c. Faxon,
i Esq., lives, near Dr. Cobb's residence, %
offered for sale, on the following terms One
fourth cash; balance in one, two and THREE
years, with interest from date. The house
Is two stories hreh; with good rbAssmsut-
rooms, all made Of brick.
Any one wishing to buy, will pldnse cail
on O. q. SMITH, Atty In fact I
For J. p. Wendell.
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ME ASK THE ATTENTION OF THE
w public 10 the above card, and will as
sure them that we intend making this one
of the CONSTITUTIONS of the city. We
are now opening our large stock, which en-
braces all of the novelties and consists only
of the most desirable Clothing that Is manu-
featured. Our purchases were made since
the recent heavy decline and we intend To
offer you superior inducements, not only In
styles and quality, but also in prices. We
ask especial attention to the fact that we
make EXTRA SIZES feature In our bust
ness, SO that gentlemen weighing $50 lbs,
and upwards, can always be accommodated,
Mr.. John O'Brien will officiate az sales
man for US. Very respectfully
MASSIE 4 DANIEL.
April 6, '6e-tf ci.iH HeHo1iif
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Go mmissionv Merchants.
$3.50 VIVA az fi6tl
100 CAROND0LET STREET,
.nas4 .aii.tzsYsf1 ftss - -
9. H, Smith, NEW ORLEANS.
VIM. Q. Smith, Dec. 20, '65-ly
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Tar Connecticut State Senate has ratified
he new amendment TO the CONSTRUCTION,
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c. H. SMITH d CO.,
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gwen IL" aA4aaH N"IH nj. ~
WASHINGTON, July l7.-General Grant
will instruct General Thomas that the facts
stated in his Telegram do not warrant the in
reference of the military authorities. The
administration of the peace in Nashville be-
longs properly to the State authorities, and
the duty OF the United States forces Is not 70
interfere in any way in the controversy be-
tween the political authorities and the State
General Thomas will strictly abstain from
any interference between them.
(Sgned) Il. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
GALyEsroS, July io.-rhe Secretary of
State, and Acting Governor Bell, announced
officially to Chef Justice Austin that the
officers Of the Provisional, Government will
continue to discharge the duties of their
respective offices until orders arr received
from the President q TIE eoutrary.
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The goodliest fellowship of famous knights
Whereof the world holds record.

and the modest chivalry Of the victor, even
In the individious hour of civil conflict p
And who would not remember how greater
Sherman shone proposing terms of high cap
itulation, than in any march or battle p
Truly the spirit Of chivalry, SO often absent
from the scenes of war, and now returned TO
treat for peace. Let us hope 1t will abide
with us and be thankful 1t has not altogether
fed the earth. Let us keep il in memory
and revive and emulate it. as far as may be,
in feeling Illustrating after the best manner
of our day, the devotion, grace and gallan-
try of that earlier age, whose ceremonies we
purpose 70 counterfeit and whose customs we
hold In commemoration.
The huntsville Tournament is expected TO
accord, as far as possible, with the letter and
spirit of heraldry; in order to display, before
the eyes of ladies, a graceful use of the spear
and dextrous management of the horse, as
among the chief accomplishments of the
knight and gentleman. Be il remembered,
that to enter the list for love of the ladies
was challenge ever 'courteously given and
gently accepted, by all the followers OF
chivalry." The very presence of woman,
gives to martial spirit sense of personal
honor. She cages her word for the inviolate
character of her knight and plights her fame
with her colors--and scarf, glove, ribbon, or
other favor, worn for her dear sake, In all
the press of battle aud tournament.
Come then, ye gentle knights all and share
the accidents and honors of this graceful pas
sage at arms. Come, ye valiant strangers
from distance, 1--WE trow ye are no carpet
knight and submit your credentials 10 the
committee on heraldry." Come without
hesitation, every +perieet, geptle knight
everywhere. Yeare welcome, right welcome
to our lists. Be faithful, bold aud fortunate.
Fair women gaze upon you TO appraise your
conduct and reward your yalor.
And ye, oh fair, be fairer still, and bright
er yet TO grace this gala day with loveliness
Ard when thc passage AZ arlrs is over,
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
LATEST FROM ALL QUARTERS

LIVERPOOL, November 9.-The brokers
Circular reports the sale of cotton fol
the week at 10000 bales; middling up
lands to-day declined I'd; closing at l45d
LONDON, November 9, NJ Consol'
s9l; 5.2Os, Co.
The Herald of this morning says Glad
stones mission to Rome is to conciliate
the Pope.
The rumor of the failure Of the Russo
Prussian alliance is unfounded.
The ship Young Eagle, Capt. Walker,
from Callao, is aground at Cadiz.
BERLIN, November Prussia sees in
the appointment of Baron Won Brust to
the Prime Ministership of Austria, an at
tempt on the part of that country to in
terfere with settled questions, which
would compel Prussia to complete more
quietly and surely the national work In
Germany.
VENICE, November THE King of
Italy arrived this morning. The Patri-
arch of Venice met him at the Church
of St Marie, where tie deum was sung.
His reception was magnificent There
was great joy, and the crowd was so great
that troops were needed to defle before
the King.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 9.-Dr. John II.
Baker, at Nolau's furnace, Edmonson
county, was assassinated Tuesday morn
ing. Investigation threw suspicion on
John Van Meter as the assassin. The
cause is not yet developed.
The major general commanding this
department announces that he will per
NIT no military display over the remains
Of ex-rebel Gen. Roger W. Hanson,
which are expected here tomorrow, en-
route to Lexington, for interment
QUEBEC, November .. - The New
Brunswick Government gives $4,000, and
Nova Scotia $4,000, to the sufferers Of
this city. The contributions from Eng
land are $4,000, and from the United
States $4,000.
WASHINGTON, November 9-The heads
of the various departments are busy with
their reports. The great portion Of some
of the reports are in the hands of the
public printer.
information is received that the Ca
madam authorities will comply with the
request of the United States Government
to be promptly furnished with the re-
cords of the trials of United States citi-
zens arrested as Fenians.
NEW YORK, November s.-Brome, the
capturer Of the Chesapeake, pleaded
mot guilty" in the Circuit Court in
Brooklyn yesterday. He was remanded,
and the trial will take place on the 10th.
NEW ORLEANS, November 9. The
Bishops of the Episcopal Church left for
Kentucky to-day, TO conseerate the new
Assistant Bishop there.
BALTIMORE, November 9.-The argu.
ments in the habeas corpus case Of the
Police Commissioners and the Sheriff,
was continued to-day, and continued
until late hour, when the case ad-
journed until tomorrow.
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SEWING MACHINES!

UNHE GROVER x BAKER ELASTlC
l Stitch Sewing Machines are superior to all
others, for the following reasons;
/ They sew direct from the spO0ls, and require
no rewinding of thread
and less liable to arrangement than other ma.
a They are capable of executing perfectly
without change of adjustment. much greater
variety of work than other machines.
q. The stitch made by these machines is much
more firm. elastic and durable, especially upon
articles which require to be washed and ironed.
than any other stitch. -,
S. This stitch. owing to the manner in which
the under thread is inwrought, Is much the
most plump and beautiful in use. and retains
this plumpness and beauty even upon articles
frequently washed and ironed until they are
worn out.
s. The structure of the seam is such that.
though it be cut OF broken at intervals of only
a few stitches, il will neither open, run or ravel,
but remains firm and durable,
7. Unlike other machines, these fasten both
ends of the seam by their own operation.
s. With these machines while SILK Is used
upon the right or face side of the seam, cotton
NAV be used upon the other side without lessen
ing the strength or durability of the seam. This.
can beTlone on no other machine, and is great
saving upon all articles stitched or made up
with silk. ~
o. These machines, in addition TO their supe-
rior merits as instruments for sewing, by
change of adjustment, easily learned and prae-
ticed, execute the most beautiful and perma-
nent embroidery and ornamental work.
GROVER x BAKER s. Nj. co.,
495 broadway, New York.
800 Main Street. Memphis. Tenn. GO
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EUROPEAN TESTIMONIALS.
Received during the month Of August. 1866

Received during the month OF August, 1866.
LONDON, July %, 1866.
MISSES. CHIcKERISG K SoSs-Gents have
much pleasure in enclosing n document signed
by the first composers. musicians and profess
sors in Europe. ! held your Pianos in such
high estimation wide my csrtifcate) that felt
ii my duty to take one Of them with me 10 Eu-
rope to ascertain the opinion Of my professional
brethren. The enclosed certificate will prove
how unanimous they have been on the subject
beg 10 forward, at the same time, a letter /
received from my friend Mr.. COlard, which /
am sure must be gratifying to you.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly, JAMES NJ. WEHLI.
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THALBERG'S OPINION.

81 consider Chickering K Sons Pianos be-
yond comparison, the best l have seen in
America. 5. THALBERG,
Charm Jury on Musical Instruments"
Among the chief points. of excellence of the
Chickering Pianas, of which speak the re-
nowned artists in their congratulatory tcsiimo
mails TO the Messrs. Chickering, are the greatest
possible depth, richness and volume of tone,
combined with rare brilianey, clearness and
perfect evenness throughout the entire scale (;
and, above ALL a surprising duration of sound,
the pure and sympathetic quality of which
never changes under the most delicate or pow
eriul touch.
During the past forty three years this firm
has manufactured
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POETRY.

-
For the Public Ledger.l
WHY VISIONS OF YOUTH RETURNf
Why visions Of youth returnY
To ruins, no skill may restore:
Where the light of Hope has ceased to burn,
But ashes are left in the shattered urn;
And ashes revive no more.
Oh Gun of memory--cease!
My soul recoils from thy light:
My silent, and starless night release.
Thy light withdrawn. can rest me in peace
My soul can rest in its night.
Let me still quietly dwell
Where oblivion's shadows roll,
In solitude's caln-a Lethean SPELL
May still the minor chords that will swell
From the broken harps Of my soul
Sweet visions of youth l--awnyl
And never return, implorc.
Lend your magical sway to the happy and gay
O'er the Swallowed way ofmy heart never play
Return to my soul no more.
Oct. %. Mlhlhm'
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be, gentlemen, yours very
JAMES NJ. WEHLI.
LONDON. Jan. IA. 1866.

james ". Webb, Esq:
My DEAR Sir: 1 have great pleasure in
asking you 10 convey to Messrs. Chickering the
expression Of my highest approval of their in
strument. Ii l.. l consider not merely the best
instrument Of American manufacture that L
have tried. but one of the finest Grand Piano
Fortes that has ever come under my observa-
ton and the Messrs Chickering may well be
proud OF having turned out from their manu-
factory an instrument which. for tuch, quality,
power and workmanship. it would be very diff
cult to surpass in any part of the wide world
Dear sir. very sincerely yours,
CHAS. ID. C0LLARD,
Firm Of Collard a Colard, Piano-fOrte Manu-
facturers, London.
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Memnhls q COMMISSION RaiIrOad
Notice to Shippers.

rI,HE MEMPHIS 4 CHARLESTON RAIL,
i road Company Il prepared 10 receive ana
pay steamboat charges aud drayage on Freight
CONSIGNED % parties a. all points where agen-
cies are established, both on it. own road a.
All other connecting lines. Where there Il no
agent ri points Of destination 70 collect charges
and freight, prepayment must he made IN Mem
phis. w. j, ROSS.
n General Superintendent.
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Ill Losses Settled Promptly!
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS
Between Memphis and Eastern Cities.
The Great Broal-Gaure
Atlantic and Great Western
RAILW A Y

Is NOW OPEN. AND RUNNING TWO
Il daily fast Express Trains from Cincinnati 20
New York and all Eastern cities. Passengers
will find this most desirable route The eguip-
ments OF this road are unequaled By any on this
continent Elegant Palace Sleeping Cars ae-
company all night trains. and smoking Cars on
all trains. Ample time Is allowed al regular
hours for meals. and the unbroken broad Gauge
without change offers to travellers a degree Of
security. comfort and speed not TO Be found on
any other route. Connections via Cairo. st
Louis or Chicago for this route are certain: also
connections for Pittsburg, PHILADELPHIA. Balti-
more and Washington. Tickets had and bag
gaze checked through az al principal South
western Offices. For further informatiou and
through tickets. apply 70
LARRY HARMsTAD.
IL Jefferson street.
Ed. BYINGTON.
Jefferson street
E.F. FULLER,
General Ticket Agent.
d. MCLAREN,
General Superintendent.
ISAAC PAIST.
81 Gen iSouthW eatarn AEent
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LONDON, July %, 1866.
MEssRs. CHIcKERrSG 4 SOxs-Gents: have
just been invited by Messrs. COllard % try
Grand Piano Forte manufactured by you. and
/ have no hesitation in indOrsing the opinion
Of my old friend. Mr.. c. ID. Collard. viz: That
IL Is the finest Instrument that ever played on.
Believe me, gentlemen. most faithfully yours.
j L. HATTON
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DRY GOODS & CLOTHING
~--~----77a--~-r---7sH~e-7-
DIR " GOOD =.
AUTUMN, 1866.

LATHRoP, LUDINGTON & CO..
92e, 32s and $50 Broadway, New York
INVITE THE ATTENTION OF ALL
i frst-class buyers TO their stock Of Dry Goods.
Ii will be found unsurpassed for all Southern
merchants. All departments Of our business
have been much enlarged. especially that for
Dress Goods, where we are constantly opening
all the novelties Of the season, to which We now
ask particular attention Of both Jobbers and
Retailers.
Our stock consists of Dress Goods. Shawls and
Cloaks. Prints, Bleaehed Shirtings, Brown
Na,;ors IV6i,a Vp, IL
broideries. Hosiery, Gents Furnishing Goods,
Millinery Goods, etc.. etc.. all Of which they
offer at the lowest market prices BY the package
or piece. 70-eod
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II consider Chickering K Sons Pianos SUI
peror TO any in the world.
"They are unrivaled for their singing quail
ties and for the harmonious roundness of their
tone. There is perfect homogenety through
out all the registers. The upper notes are re-
markable for cearness and purity which / do
not find in any other instrument, while the base
is distinguished for power without harshness,
and for magnifcent seniority"
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10000 PIANOS,

In the construction of which they have intro
duced every known and valuable Improvement.
They have invariably been selected and used
by all of the worlds acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally,
both for private and public use.
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POZNANSKI.
CAR ID

1t is with feelings Of pride, as American man.
ufacturers, that we publish the following testi-
monials. which have been received by US re-
Gently:
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LONDON. August Q. 1860,

LONDON, August 2. ls66.
james n. Wehi. Esq.,:
Ny DEAR SIR: As you are going back 10 the
United States. I must beg You to remember me
kindly 70 the Messrs. Chickering. Tell them /
was delighted with their Grand Piano-Forte-
as good instrument. l think, as tcos erer
urHed out, both ~ touch and tone.
Wi.ilinR rnlI- nlc
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Testimonials from the Most Distinguished
Artists in Europe 70 hessrs. chickering
A. Coua.

LONDON, July Is. 1896.
Having played upon n Piano Forte made by
Messrs. Cbiekcring q Sons. Of Boston and New
York. have much pleasure IN tcstiying to its
general excellence.
For sweetness and brilliancy Of tone. delicaey
Of touch. and magnificent power for concert
purposes. / consider Il a really GRAND PIANO
FORTE, AND DECIDEDLY THE BEsT HAVE sEsN
OF AHEKIcAN NANUFACrrnE.
ARABELLA GODDARD, GIuLO kEGoNDI.
q. A. OSBORNE. ALFRED JAELL.
w. KUHE, LINDSAY SLOPER,
JuLEs BExEDfcT, j. MoscHrLEs, Profess
M. w. BALFE. s0r Of COnserYatOire
Cuas. HALLE. dc Leipzig.
BRINIEY RICHARDS. 5. Arthur CAkPPEL.
RENE FAvAnGER, Director OF Monday
SYDNEY SMITH. Concerts. London.
Certificate from Herr Carl ReiHecls, sHccessor
70 fhs positions Of NcHdeissOhp. both ~ the
Ci1nseruafoirc md - Conductor Of the oefeJru
led" GcrlraHdkaHse Concerto ;" 40 Leipsic.
IErrsIc. July, 1850.
Piano Forte Of Chickering A Sons. Of Boston
ned l. one OF the finest instruments Of the class
'''' y CARL REIEEcKE.
ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS and Price Lists
sent b. mail.
WAREROOMs,
$50 Broadway, New York.
IS
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THALBERGi
GOTTSCHALK.

81 consider Chickering & Sons Pianos, be-
yond comparison, the best have ever seen in