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Patches and .Je,ceI3-y.

kN0OD TEMES.-persons desiring good
SEtnes i'll their pockets are respectfully request
ed to get their Watches repaired by BARSAR1e
MAYNE, Matchmaker from Europe, All work
wa at M, moderate charges lie keeps also
Watch Crystals, cite, corner Main and Augusta
stTeets. up stairs
Jan 30 Gts BARNARD MAYNE
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NOap'iOges.

Oh married love-each heart shall own,
Where two congenial souls unite,
Thy golden chains inlaid with down.
Thy lamp with heavens own splendor bright.
-Langhorne.,
W. A HANGER to barbara A. CoYNER, on
the 18th of January, 1866, by the Rev. Samuel
kennerly, Sen-all of Augusta.
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We invite attention to thesadvertisement ofthe
NCity Hotep' in Alexandria. That good hotel
may be bought on reasonable terms
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Matsic0E Instruments.
DIANOs, PIANOs.-JOEL ETTINGER

DiANOs, PlANOs.-JOEL ETTINGER,
q Staunton Va, Sole Agent for Stieffs Pre-
MUM Pianos, Factory 81 and IS Camden street,
near Howard, and 45 and A Perry ST., Baltimore,
Md Warerooms No. 7, North Liberty street,
near Baltimore.
These instruments have been before the public
for the last thirty years in competition with the
nounced by all the leading professors and anna
teurs the best Pianos manufactured. These in
struments have all the latest improvements and
are warranted for FIVE years. with the privilege of
exchange within II months if not entirely salts
factory to the purchaser. Second hand Pianos
always on hand from $50 to $500. Melodeons
and Parlor Organs from the best makers.
REFERENcEs.-Gen. r. E. Lee, Washington
Va. Female Institute; Miss Mary Baldwin, Fee
male Institute; J. c. Covel Principal, and Pro-
lessor Graham, of Virginia Institute, for the Deaf
er, of Staunton. A call is solicited. Terms lib
eral. Sept 10, 1865-1y Vim copy
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U0tRi}sg.
ROOYs. SHOES.

EE AIS, BOs5AS, SWDES,
ia CLOTHING 81 FURNISHING GOODS.
ROANE 81 ABBY, having moved to their new
just opened the largest stock of Clothing and Hats
ever offered in this market, including prices and
qualities. We have also added to our stock an
Good he whole aree
sary for Gentlemen's wear Call and examine
our stock before perchasing elsewhere. Opposite
Va. Hotel. [Staunton Sept 22-tf
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On yesterday morning at o'clock, the Their
mometer stood at q degrees below the freezing
point in this place
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-02-06

A number of Ministers of the NJ. e. Church,
have passed through here, on their way to Con-
ference at Alexandria, which will convene to-
M
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Table

Showing the value of one dollar in Gold as COM
pared with Confederate Treasury Notes during
each month Of the war, from May 1861 to April
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Hotels.

A MEXICAN HOTEL. at the Depot of the
n Va. Central Railroad Staunton, Virginia.
- CHAs. T. OFERRALL, ............... Proprietor.
The Proprietor intends by thorough repair and
fine accommodations to retain the reputation this
house has heretofore had. of being a first clas
Hotel. October 3d. 1865 #
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ATO. Ieao.-TREAsURY DEPART-

a.
~ MENT. Office of Comptroller Of the Curren-
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to
Tile National Valley Bank Of Stauut0a in the
State of Virginia, has been duly organized under,
Congress, entitled IAN Act toprovifle National
bonds, and to provide for the circulation thereof,
approved June Sd, 1864" and has complied with
all the provisions of said Act required to be COM
piled with before commencing the business OF
Banking under said Act,
Nor, Therefore, I, Freeman Clarke, Comp
troller Of the Currency do hereby certify that
THE National Valley Banl, of Staunton," in the
Town of Staunton, in the county Of Augusta, and
State of Virginia, is authorized to commence tho
business of Banking under the act aforesaid,
In Testimony Thereof witness my hand and
AaaEsA Seal Of Office this thirteenth day Of De-
EsEgsa cenber, 1865. FREEMAN CLARE
ezsAD Comptroller.
The National Valley Rva. Of tstaunton,
Authorized Capital ;........ $500 eco.
JOHN ECHOLS, ........... President.
b. CRAWFORD, .................. ice President.
4. III. TAYLOR, .............-.....Cashier.
John Echols, H. NJ Bell 81 T. Price,
B. Crawford, j. \. Hartman, L. w. Baylev,
Z. NJ. Taylor. Dec. 26-lUt
EDAAA NOFECE.-A general meeting of the
I'D Stockholders Of the First National Bank OF
Staunton viii be held at its Banking House, on.
Tuesday, the Goth Of February, at II o clock, NJ.
Jan lt-tdm WIN. ALLAN. Cashier
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ia FAGAN q SIMPSON
have fitted up shop on main street. next door 10
A. NJ. Pierces grocery store, and opposite j. j.
Evans, Tocacconist. where they wifi manufac-
tllre Beoas and Shoes, of all kinds and of
the best materials. Gents Boots and Shoes, La,
dies Shoes and CATERS, Misses and Chidren's
Galters, Of all styles, and warranted to give salts
faction, all of which will be sold as cap for caah
as can be bought elsewhere. Country Produce
taken IN exchange. Give Us a call. imp It
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Dry Goods, Groceries, DC.

| ATOTICE.-We have just received large rs
~ sortment of New Goods, Notions Dress
| Goods, &C. including all kinds of Dress Trim
mingss Bindings, Insertions. Edgings, kuffes,
do, and all other kinds. Mouslins, Merinos, Cal
icos, Plaids, etc. All kinds of Gents and Ladies'
Gloves kid Gloves. white and colored Brown
Cotton Cotton Yarn Cassimeres, Casslnets, home
made Jeans and Linsey, Ready-made Clothing,
Furs Mufs, Fancy Soaps, ETC., which we.otfer for
sale at reduced rates for cash country produce.
Dec 49, ISAAC PAUL & Co,
Antonia's old stand, Main street.
q OOK HERE.-The subscriber will give
IA the very highest prices in cash or trade at
his store, O. C. Morris old stand, in Staunton, for
the following articles
Flax seed, Beans, Chesnuts, Washed and un-.
washed Wool, and Wollen Rags Feathers, Dried
Apples, Peaches, Whortleberries, Blackberries,
Damsons and Cherries Roll and Firkin, Butter;
Lard Tallow, Eggs, Deer and Calf-Skins, Su-
mac, and Beeswax. He always keeps good
stock of goods on hand.
Nov 7-3m w. I. HERRING.
Ia second supply of FALL and WINTER
GOODS consisting in part of French Meri-
nos, Poplins, plain and stripedl, Alpaccas, all
wool Delanes Broad Cloths, Cassineres, Sati-
Boots, Men and Boys heavy Boots, Gents, La
dies, and Misses Shoes, and Hats Of every de-
scription Salt, Sugar, Coffee, Tea Candles, Will
low and Wooden Ware, to which they INVITE W the
HARD.-POWELL& BLA CKLEY, dealers
y in Groceries, Flour, and Produce of every
description. Will endeavor to keep full supply
and general assortment always on hand, and to-
give satisfaction to all who may patronize them
P. N. pow ELL & CO.'S old stand
opposite the Post Office, Staunton, Va.
January q, lS66-3mos.
NEW GOODS.-We have Just received one
~ of the largest stocks of Fancy and Staple
Dry Goods, Groceries, Queensware, and Shoes,
them low for cash.
Goods exchanged for Country Produce.
Sept 19-tf HOGE 81 MASON.
20 SACKS Liverpool Salt IS bags Rio and
~ Laguira Coffee, 20 barrels Sugar, Is kits
Mackarel and Shad, barrels N. o. Molasses and
Golden Syrup, just received and for sale low by
Sept 12-tf HOGE & MASON,
next door to Central Bank
aDAlNuEA BaeM ELS, BRASS BOUND
4 WATER BUCKETS, FLOUR PALS
and SUGAR BOXES for sale BY nro,r,
BRUCE & PECK.
4 AIDES FINE WORK BASKETS for sale
IA by BRUCE & PECK.
g UPEKEOR TEA.-Those who wish to get
- very superior article can procure it Of
Jan 9-tf G. E. PRICE.
~ POWELL s. BLACKLEY
Staunton, January 23d, 1SG6-3m
GOLE LEATHER for sale by
y BRUCE s. PECK.
q AGUEKsA s. RIO COFFEE for sale by
IL BRUCE & PECK.
ANEECECE Groceries of all kinds, for sale By
Z POWELL Il BIACKLEY
Aa TONS Rock Plaster for sale by
~ POWELL 6 BLACKLEY.
40 TONS Alexandria Ground Plaster for
INV sale by POWELL & BLACKLEY.
a SUPERIOR lot of Spanish Sole Leather
"A for sale by POWELL 81 BLACKLEY.
EA PUNCHES Manchester Cotton \ arm
JU for sale by POWELL s. BLACKLEY.
HYDRAULIC Cement for sale by
Ha POWELL s. BLACKLEY.
400 SUPERIOR Bags for sale by
HUI POWELL Il BLACKLEY
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Boots and Shoes.
Anew BOOT AND SHOE SHOP

~ Hughes and Matheny, having formed CO.
and Shoes in the very best manner, from the best
materials and at moderate terms Work will be
made up for persons. furnishing material, and
country produce will be trken in exchange Re
pairing done IN the best and most substantial man
ner. Give them call at their shop on the cor
ner Of Augusta and Beverly streets, (up stairs)
over Armentrout & sons, at the sign of the big
To- &c
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Deaths

1 Heath is the port where all may refuge find,
In Inc end of labor, entry unto rest;
Death hath the bounds Of misery confin'd
"nose sanctuary shrouds affiicGion best.
-Eart of ,SterIinc
A,RAMINTA E., widow of Rev. ]. n Eakin.
aiea IN her s4th year. at Pattonsburg Va, on the
taught the fear ofGod; in yoath accepted ca Clris.
ana all through life sought the city above. Her
end was not only peaceful, but triumphant. Oh
s uss'm; wnere Is thy sting2 On grave whore is
'"N 'iTtoFF J. j. E.
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Richmond Prices Current.

FINANCIAL.
GoLD-Active; buying at 1873 and selling at 140s
SLvER-Scarce; buying at 130-seiling at 1873.
E"srginfG HanE .$f0ses.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-02-21

opotamia for some of their provisions, bring.
ing it home on their backs. Esq. Tracy, OIL.
liver Guile, ESQ. Clark and one or two other:
had been there two or three years, or long
enough to get started a little. The brother;
Wolcott and their sons, and Mr.. Hart, chop
ped two or three pieces, in the course of the
winter, which we're partially cleared off the
next spring. The part on the upland so we'd
to oats, which done tolerably well. That on
the river bottom was planted to corn and
done first rate till fall, when the coons, tur.
keys, squirrels, etc, harvested all the crop
except a few roasting ears.
Josiah Wolcott started on horseback for
Conn. in March, 1907, to dispose of his farm
and other property, preparatory to moving
his family to the wilderness of the Western
Reserve. He got into the mountains of Pa,
slept at a farm house over night, put up his
horse in a log stable, fastened the door with
a rail, and went to bed. Got up IN the NOR
Ming, the stable door was down, and the
horse gone. He went back a piece on the
road, and found the horse dead. He had
been attacked in the night, with bolts, had
broken out and died. Mr.. Wolcott then
had to take it a foot.
Theodore Wolcott and Mr.. Hart both
went back to Conn. the same spring, to
make their arrangements to move to the new
country, these three men together had
bought 1000 acres of land in Pennington,
and there we will leave them for this time.
EARLY SETTLER.
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LIBERTY.


req. OLu, 1000.
EDITOR CHRONICLE Having been absent
for about two weeks ''rusticating' in the old
old smoky city, 1 find on my return that all
things move along as usual in our goodly
township; peace and quiet seems to reign in
all its borders.
Pittsburg is getting to be a city of some
Importance, and probably but few of your
numerous readers realize that there is in the
city and suburbs over six hundred and fifty
manufacturing establishments, including
collieries, yet such appears to be the fact from
statistics lately taken. Your correspondent
visited several of those establishments while
in the city, and one in particular which is
worthy of some notice; that is the plow fac
tory, of j. G. Bidwell, ESQ.,, situated on
Garrison alley, probably the largest shop of
the kind in the Union, and ever thing about
it is conducted in the most systematical and
orderly manner. One thing I particularly
noticed, and which 1 think it would be we'll
for many to have, was cards stuck up in diff
ferent parts of the establishment with the
monitor printed in large letters ''put every
thing in its place" 1 found that the most
part of the business men of the city are anx-
ious for an extension of the Mahoning Rail
Road direct to the city, without connecting
with other roads. This is certainly an enter
prise in which every man in this section,
owning q farm within FIVE miles of the road
is deeply interested, as it will most probably
enhance the value of our farms from five to
fifteen dollars per acre, in one year from its
completion. Shall we now fold our hands
and let Governor Tod or some one else do
the labor and we reap the benefit, or will
we take hold and aid it with all the means
at our command? What say you brother
farmers? Remember Pittsburg is but in its
infancy yet, in regard to population, and
do we appreciate the advantage of being
within six hours travel with our produce, of
one hundred and seventy thousand souls?
W.
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GUSTAVUS.

Feb. 18th, 1866.
DEAR CHRoNIcLK:-Sinee the party al
| the Temperance House, our township has
been constantly excited. Old bachelors, who
have hitherto viewed the fair with apparent
indifference, now seem to gaze with longing
/ eyes; but the disease RACES with the most
violence in the ranks of those who are from
the tented field" and privates who have re-
turned from their solitary beats, or slipped
from the saddle, or those who in prospect be-
held rising stars of different magnitudes
about to glisten upon their shoulders, all
with faces turned toward this promised land,
vie with each other in their haste to enter,
where, perhaps, wars tumultuous voice
would be heard as loud as beneath the "War
clouds rolling din" Since the dawn of the
New Year, nearly half a score have been
launched on matrimony's sea.
Wood bees have been much in vogue, and
many fair ones, in weeds, have been blest
with sufficient fuel for q year. Many
of those of the f. F. nave been active IN
these efforts, SO much as to create jealousy
among themselves, but more among their
better halves.
A revival has been in progress in our
township, carried on by 8 united effort of
the Churches of this place, who have thrown
down the weapons of sectarian strife, and
with both hands have grasped the sword of
the spirit, and under efficient leaders have
made such an onset upon Satan's kingdom
as to threaten its destruction.
On Sabbath eve, Ransom Krahl, previous
lyesta bit of q BROTH" but then happily
marching on to the Celestial fields" had q
valuable harness stolen from his horse. not
only in the shadow of the church, but under
protection of the wagon sheds. Krahl, when
last seen, having no confidence in any Off
Ger of his township was on his way to Green,
to make affidavit for q warrant for the
Church to procure either a restoration Of or 3
compensation for his property. Could get
no warrant for the Church in this township.
We learn the Church will stand trial.
OMEGA.
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BROOKFIELD.

Feb. 9Th, 1855.
EDITOR CHRoEIcLE:-Our town seems
clad in the mantle of mourning to-day, in
consequence of the death of old father Hall,
an aged and respectable gentleman, and for
many years 8 citizen of this place, who end
ed his earthly pilgrimage o Thursday, the
9Th inst, at the advanced age Of ninety
years. As he had been q member of the
Masonic order for about seventy years, being
the oldest member in the State of Ohio, and
perhaps in the world, it seemed fit and prop
er that the mystic band of brethren should
celebrate the day by paying q final tribute
TO his departure. The masons of this and
adjacent towns, therefore convened early
this morning forming large and respecta-
BILE procession, at the head of which was
borne the mortal remains of their aged
brother. Having arrived ct the Meth0dist
church, q funeral discourse was there ieliYer-
ed byRsv. Mr.. Newcomb, a Disciple II I'M ter,
who selected for his subject MAN,
a. he was. IS he is, and shall hereafter be.
The funeral services having ended, his re-
mains were then conveyed to the village
church yard for interment, where each mem
Der of the fraternal band scattered affections
incense upon the burial place of his brother,
and chanted Q final requiem to his departure.
j. W. d.
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EARMINGTCN.

FEB. 18th, 1856.
DEAR CHRoHICLE:-Perhaps q few items
on statistics, in connection with the early
history OF Pennington (then called Hen
shaw may not be uninterestilg,
Lewis Wolcott, NOV liying) son Of Phe-
odere Wolcott, and David Curtis, Jr., son of
David Curtis, or Lawyer Curtis, as he wss
more commonly called, were the first settlers
in Pennington. They came into the town
ship, in the spring of 1906, coming from
Vienna last, as Lewis Wolcott had been Ia
boring there some little time previous to
Curtis coming on. They bnilt q cabin near
Mr.. Kibbee's present residence. In the
course of the summer three families came in.
Zenas Curtis, David, or Lawyer Curtis, and
Elhu Moses; each of these building q
cabin, the first near the river, on the Fuller
farm, now owned by @. a. Mckay. the
second near where DR.. Myers now lives, on
the old Ransley Curtis farm; the third
4cross the road from S. H. Loveland's In
December of the same year, Josiah Wolcott,
from Bristol, Conn.,, and his son Horace,
NOW IVing,) and Theodore Woleott from
Northington, Conn.,, came on and chopped
the logs for, and hauled them by hand and
built a cabin, on the ground between Z. P.
Wolcotts store and the dwelling house of
Eli Hall, making their floor OF Eastwood
puRcheoH. They brought a very few uten-
Sils with them, having brought some tin
ware n sold out on the road as they came;
they also brought some under bed-ticks with
them, and they had TO go to Mesopotamia
through the woods, to Esq. Traey's, and car
~ home on their backs, straw to I'LL their
beds, coming up the river on the ice to keep
the brush and bushes from pulling their straw
al ont. After they came, Lewis Woleott
lived With them. They had to go to Mes:
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Fob eth 1864

CNA1 NV
Mr.. EDIFoR:-Being so near Warren and
Miles, the emporiums of the county, unlike
our 'lSter town: more remote, we deem
stores, manufactures, &C., unnecessary if moi
Improbable. But as to the propagation Of
high graded stock, amount produced and
sold, and the stock brought in from
other parts and sold here, and the capital
employed IN this line, We believe, to say the
least of 1t, that Rowland is not surpassed by
any town in the county.
Several weeks ago, a correspondent in the
chronicle, reported that in the fall months
OF the past year, three select or extra schools
had been instituted and successfully conduct
ed IN Rowland. Nevertheless, it was very
proper (least it may be forgotten) that one of
tnem should announce that a special school
was taught in the fall months, at the centre.
At the outbreak of the rebellion, How
land turned out more than her quota Of vol
%unteers, many of whom yielded up their
lives a sacrifice upon the altar of their coun
try; some bravely contending with the foe,
fell upon the battle field; others died of dis
case contracted in the army, or of wounds
or of starvation in the loathsome prisons of
the South; and there should be, las is being
done IN other toWns) a common monument
erected to their memory, What could be
done more appropriate to their honorable
memory? What less could be done for such
sacrifice, and such invaluable service?
Hands off, Mr.. horsethief, for the detec-
tive is Of the same mettle as the volunteers
above spoken of-energtic and determined
and interchangeable in pursuit of such miser0-
ants as you. II.
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important to sfock HoIders.

Everywhere throughout the state we hear
of thefts, robberies and ~depredations of varl-
Gus kinds being practised upon the people,
and among the most aggrsvating are the
Horse and Cattle thieves. Of late the re-
ports are so frequent that a pair of fine
horses have been stolen, or that a few head
of fat cattle have been driven of, before the
owner has seen fit to dispose of them, as to
be almost every day ~Occurances. In Lorain
Co., we learn that within the last few weeks,
eight horses have been stolen; and in Trum-
bull county five. Thus it is all through the
state, many other counties suffering in the
ssme way. Thus we find the stock men
suffering by the horse and cattle thief, as we'll
as the moneyed men from the pick pocket
and swindlers. Crime is rampant and eff
forts should be increased to arrestit. Where
and to whom shall we look for protection ?
is the enquiry of the people. We are glad
that we can answer this inquiry in q measure.
We were called upon q few days since by
one of the General Agents of the Pioneer
Stock Insurance Co., Branch Office, CleVe-
land, O., who explained the plan of Insuring
Live stock, against loss or damage by theft
The Pioneer Stock Insurance Co., is an
institution charterd by the Legislature of
nls, for the purpose of Insuring Live Stock
against loss or damage by theft; and not
only have private individuals, who have OBJ
served its benefits, spoken in terms Of high
est communication, but the Public Press has
likewise greeted with most favorable notices,
this new and important enterprise. We are
glad that the Pioneer Stock Insurance Co.,
has established q Branch Office in Northern
Ohio, and so far as we know, it is q good re-
liable Co.. and worthy the patronage of the
people.
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ORANGEVILLE.

Feb. 18th, 1866.
DEAR CHRoNICLE:-We had a call from
your travelling agent who stirred up old sub,
scribers to a realization of their duties, and
made numerous new ones. We think Out
here that we can't do without the CHRONICLE,
let come what will.
1 don't know as q description of our vii.
lage has ever been published by you. To
those who may be seeking knowledge, we
would say that it is situated in the north
east corner of Hartford township. We do
not propose to particularize too much, but
Shafer 6 Brother are making hosts OF
friends in the dry goods line. Although they
have but Just come among us we can but re-
gard them as a permanent institution. Q.
B.. Moffet has a foundry here where he
makes many ''points," among which are
plow points. Besides, we have two other
dry goods stores, a harness shop, cabinet
store, picture gallery, two or three bow and
felloe establishments, two blacksmith shops,
a tin shop, two hotels and q Doctor and a
Lawyers single. Of the hotels a. L.
Jones does the rail road business, to the
of all. We forgot to speak of
churches Of which we have two old ones,
fast becoming two small for our gowing pop
ulation. A revival is in progress at the
Methodist church, where nearly sixty have
been converted and many have united with
the Church.
John Fill 6 Son are doing a great Touring
business, and a steam saw mill bids fair to
do something, judging from the number of
logs round about. We have q district school
and during part of the year support a select
Near here lives n. E. Austin, who
is noted as being one of the first introducers
of Morgan horses and fine wool sheep here.
Mr.. AS farm is a model for neatness, being
well underdrained and fenced. Mr.. Austin
still has som good sheep and horses. Far
down the road lives Mr.. A. N. Brock
way who has a good farm, well underdrain-
ed and as nice an orchard of choice fruit as
there is in the county. He also has some
fine sheep that are as good as we often find.
Farther along still, lives Mr.. Seth Brock
way, the wner of the large steers; they are
about twenty-five months old, and not aeshy.
Mr.. Jewell, of Hubbard, seems to have the
best now. We would like to see the steers
weighed on the same scales. QUINTUS.