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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPERIORITY
OVER ALL.
The First Strictly Impartial Trial ever haA
BLIND FOLD TRIALS AGAINST
Steinway's, Chickering's, and other
Pianos.

WE, the undersigned make Oath that at the tina
OF the last Fair of the american institute held In
New York Immediately following the French Ex-
position in Paris. two Pianos, made by Steinuov 4
Sons, one Patent Arion Piano, made by G. C. Nan
ner, and several other makers instruments were
tried a ainst each other, by order and under con-
troll of the Officers of the Institute. 10 decide
which Piano on exhibition in competition should
receive the First Premium cas- the best Square Pr
ano kno'on = To obtain an impartial trial, tuies
aH OF SAID Pianos oere covered mih papers, so that
one Piano could not be distinguished from another.
during the absence of the Judges,) and scice did
they select one of said Pianos as the best. which
upon uncovering, both time, proved to be said
Patent 4RION Piano, awarding it &C. The Frat
Premium over all Others for being the best SQUARE
Piano knorn to Me,n.''
This trial asas after Czsksrhag 4 Sons Piano hae
received the Legion Of Honor and Medal. and Stein.
.cay q Sons, the Medal from Napoleon !; and the
Judges of said trial were:
EDWARD MOLENHAUER, Prof of sIns;c Mus.
leai Director and Originator of the New
York and Brooklyn Conservatories of Music.
CHARLES FRADEL, the eminent and favorite
Composer and Pianist to his Royal Highncss
the Due Gustave of Sax Weimar, Eisenach.
FREDERICK R. BRANDIES, Professor of Mus.
ie; Teacher, of the higher school of music.
&C., SC.
A. D. BESEMANN, Organist at Cathedral, Jsr.
sey City; Pianist, &c.
Julius Neuhardt, Robert Rieeer.
henry Miller, Charles Soldwedel,
August Grueneburg, Robert Moenneq.
G. G. MANNER, (Iareator and Patentcs of tAs
Arion Piano Forte)
Sworn to before me this 22d day of July, 1869.
G. G. TAYLOR,
Commissioner Of Dssds.
The ARIoN Piano is the CHEAPEST, MOST DuRA-
BILE, LEAST COMPLICATED, requires less TUNING
and DOES NOT get out of order, it is
The Standard Piano.
Write for sfadavits, Pamphlet and Circular
ga~ AGENTS WANTED -zsaa
in every City and Town where we have not A..
ready appointed them.
COVELL 4 CO.,
Marerooms and Office, No. 554 Broadway.
Manufactory, 1877 la9 Bowery, New York.
nov lily
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THE BEST WHEAT FAN.

We call the special attention of every Farmer
that may be in want of Wheat Fan to the
MORNING STAR FAN.
manufactured at Charlottesville It is the best
and most substantial Fan ever offered in this
market. Call and examine it at our store
july 1-tf p. B. HOGE BRO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
Insurance.

"OW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
Ill buried with the household dead, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vided for, left destitute by the want of proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
The Virginia Insurance Company,
STANTON, VA,
Offers every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy condition.
Life Insurance Only
ITS CHARTER Is PERPETUAL.
Its Cash Capital, $125.OOO.
1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life of New York, and its successful experience.
The Premiums are paid in cash.
Its Dividends are paid in cash.
Its Policies are paid in cash. without deductions.
There premium notes, and hence its as
sets are all cash, which presents the only solid,
substantial basis of business for individuals or
corporations.
IT INSURES
ON ALL PROPER, SAFE TABLES.
IT PUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL.
1T INSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE LIVES.
Inc company Is d comDlnatlOn OF the pfoprle-
tory and mutual systems, securing the advanta-
ges of both.
Its Policies are non-forfeitable after two years
and incontestable after five years for all mis-
statements and errors in application except as to
the age of the applicant.
THIS is A SUBSTANTIAL HOME COMPANY.
The Assets will be invested in Virginia, and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia 1t
commends itself for its safety, management and
organization, to every Virginian and other South
erners in search of safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE INSTITUTION.
Live Agents wanted in every precinct of every
county in the State. Send for circulars.
Address,
PHILLIPS & MAYO,
Lock Box ZIG, Staunton, Va,
General Agents for Virginia and West Virgin
ia jan 27-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
From our Special Correspondent
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
,sENATE-MARcH, rs, 1879.

,sENATE-MARcH. 25, 1879.
Met at Pit Gov Marye in the chair
Prayer by Rev Moses Hodge.
Bill with House amendments incorpora-
ting the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
Bill to Incorporate the Virginia Loan So
ciety passed, the rest of the Gay was occupied
inthe election of Circuit Judges.
Mr.. w. H. Taylor nominated Gen. George
Blow, of Norfolk, for the first judicial circuit
Mr. Riddick seconded the nomination.
The joint vote was as follows: for Blow,
131; for II. NJ Bowden, l. tt.4.-
Judge Blow was declared elected.
Mr.. Austin nominated for the second ju-
dicial Hon. S. S. Weisiger, of Dinwiddie.
Mr.. Carr seconded the nomination.
The joint vote was as follows: for Weisi
ger III; for G.. Z. Doggett 4.
Judge Weisiger was declared elected.
Mr.. Harris nominated Hon. Asa D. Dick
inson of Prince Edward for the third judi
cial circuit. ~
Mr.. Bland seconded the nomination.
The joint vote was as follows: for Dickin-
son lib; for Bowcock 6; scattering 2.
Mr. Dickinson was declared elected
Mr. Anderson of Pittsylvania nominated
Hon. W. L. Treadway, for the fourth judicial
circuit.
Mr.. Perrin seconded the nomination
The joint vote was as follows: for Tread
way III; for George Tucker 1.
Mr.. Treadway was declared elected d
Mr.. Terry nominated Hon. G. A. Wing
field for the fifth judicial circuit.
Col. Owen seconded the nomination.
The Joint vote resulted as follows: Wing
field l12. He was declared duly elected.
Mr.. Grimsley nominated Hon. Henry
Shackelford as Judge of the sixth Judicial
circuit.
Mr. Latham seconded the nomination.
The joint vote resulted as follows Shackel-
ford 10 He was declared elected.
The further execution of the joint order
was then postponed.
A joint resolution passed both Houses, ask
ing the President of the United States to
give military aid for certain counties in the
State. Adjourned.
$3.50 HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Met at Speaker Turner in the chair
No business Of Importance was transacted
Judges named in our Senate report. Ad
journed.
sENATE-MARcH 26, 1870.
Met at 12-Mr. Joseph Waddell in the
chair
Mr.. Austin, by leave, introduced bill for
the assessment of taxes for the year 1870
A resolution was passed extending to Gen.
LEE the privilege of the floor of the Senate
On motion of Mr.. Courtney. the Senate
proceeded to the election of Circuit Judges,
and Mr.. Beverly R. Wexford was elected for
the seventh judicial circuit.
Mr.. Geo. I. Garrison, of Accomac, was
chosen for the eigth circuit
Mr.. James NJ. Jeffries was elected for the
ninth circuit. Adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Met at 12-Prayer by DR.. Hoge.
Bill to incorporate the Virginia Loan Soci-
ETY. passed.
The balance of the day was spent in the
election Of JUDGES
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The Walleg Tirginiau.
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, = April z, 1870.
Queen Fashion.

Queen Fashion.
mighty ruler is Fashion,
Who sits ON a gilded throne,
And more exacting tyrant
The world has never known;
She issues her royal mandates
In proud, imperious way;
And not one of her majesty's subjects
Her will would dare gainsay.
Til. size of lady's cbignon,
The length and breadth Of braid,
For each and every question
A sovereign law is made; ~
II silk, or satin, or velvet,
Whether poplin, or cashmere, OF tulle,
To her kingdom of Modes and persians,
Queen Fashion has set the rule.
Oh, you in jewelled splendor
Shall shine in her halls tonight,
With glitter of sapphire and ruby,
And diamonds sparkling bright
Do you think you can dictate ana govern:
Alas if you only knew,
You are but dutiful subject,
And Fashion is queen overyou.
THERE'S fashion for ages existing,
That came with our earliest BREATH
That will linger the same without changing,
The old, old Fashion of Death!
IT'S alike with the poor and the wealthy,
With the aged, the youthful, the fair;
The king on his throne, and the beggar,
This fashion must sometime wear.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

If all divorce trials ended as happily as
did late one before Judge Sample, of Nun
Gle. Indiana, mankind would be happier
This came off last week, and an exchange
says that the principals in the suit, in rclat-
ing how lovingly they used to live together
when first married, became so affected over
the recollection Of their lost happiness that
they commenced crying; the Judge followed
suit, the audience joined in, and handkerchiefs
were in general demand. Judge Sample,
when they had got through crying, suggest
ed to the husband the rropriety of trying to
live happily together once more. After con.
sultation, they concluded to try it again, and
che case was thus ended.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
Agricultural Implements.
NHE WATT PLOW.
UPWARDS OF TIN THOUSAND

l. UPWARDS OF TIN THOUSAND
NOW IN USE.
This pillow has acquired reputation unprece-
denied in the history of inventions. As FAIL
Low, SUB-SoIL and CULrIvATING PLow, it has no
rival, being adapted every variety of soil, and
to foul and clean lands, without choking. For
blowing and wedding corn, tobacco, cotton and
vegetables, without the hoe nothing can compare
with it. 1t does the hoe and pillow work at one
operation.
[From C. W. Purcell, ESQ.,, Alton Park, near
Greenwood Depot, 1861
Messrs. Watt 8 knight: The bearer, David
Grantland, colorcd, visits your city, and is per-
fectly s0edded to your Plow. mo. O. P,) which he
He will tell you all about it, and his opinion is
entitled to much confidence and weight.
c. W. PURCELL,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

David Grantland reported that Mr.. Purcell had
been using the Livingston and Dixie Plows, but
found the Dixie would not do the work as he
wanted it done, and that three or four had bro
ken, one after the other, and had abandoned it,
and now had the WATT PLOW. which was all
he wanted. We refer TO C. W. Purcell, himself
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

nea, LACES AND EMBROIDERIES.-A large
variety of Laces. Lace and Muslin Collars, EN-
broidered Edgings and Insirtings, Infants Frock
Waists and Robes.
Also, large assortment of Nainsook, Check,
and Striped Cambria, Jackonet, Corded, and
Tarletan Muslin. at LEVY BROTHERS..
The GEORGIA NANKEEN at 81 ,25 for piece
of ten yards is going fast No more can be had
at the same price when this is disposed of. So
don't lose the opportunity. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

rag BROCHE sHAWLs.-Elegant Broche
shawls worth from SIS to $15o-prices reduced.
Also, Plaid and Striped Shawls and Arabs at re-
duced prices at LEVY BROTHERS..
Irish Linen at Coo. worth 75c. Bargains in
Linen Shirt Bosoms mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

na. BLACK SILKS "A large assortment of
Black Silks at very law prices. Also, Colored
Silks and Satins at reduced prices, at
LEVY BROTHERS..
Look at orr fllc Linen worth 1hc nar ward
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

naE BALMoRAE, KNIT, g. HOOP SKIRTS
Misses Balmoral Skirts at 6Oc. worth ST.; La
dies Balmoral Skirts at ST., 25 worth 1,75; Knit
Wool Skirts at So worth 81 piece; Hoop Skirts
from 35c to $685. at LEVY BROTHERS.
Buy piece of genuine Georgia Nankeen; ten
yards in piece; price, ST. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

"a man who'd maliciously set fire to a
barn." said good Elder Podson," and burn up
a stable full of horses and COWS, ought to be
kicked to death by ajaekass, and I'd like to
he the one to do it."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
A ttention Merchants!

A ttention Merchants!
Just received large and well selected stock
of
WHITE AND DECORATED CHINA DINNER
AND TEA SETS,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS AND PLATED
WARE
Of every description at
NEW YORK PRICES, WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL,
FANCY TOILET SETS
at extremely low figures.
Also the
NEW METALLIC PORCELAIN LINED BAKING
DISH,
beautiful ornament for the dining table.
Call and examine the stock at
GEORGE C. GARY'S
1906 Main St., Richmond, Va.
JOHN H. ROSE. HENRY <. DAY
Dos & Day,
III 1906 Franklin St., near the OId Market,
RICHMOND, VA,
PRACTICAL
Tin Plate and Sheet Iron Workers.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware.
All goods sold by us warranted.
Goods sold as low as in any Northern house.
neaz Orders from the Valley solicited
our O6-1v
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
Washington Cards.
Established in 1852.
The r eat Piano and Music House
OF WASHINGTON CITY.

q III N F. e 4 LIS,
S06 Pennsylvania Avenue near cor. of 10th s.
Txtensive assortment of new and second hand
II Pianos, Parlor Organs Melodeons
Prices of new ones, $3.50 and upwards
Prices of second hand ones, $50 and upwards.
Sole agent for seven of the best makers of Pr
amos, also Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Accordeons,
and every article in the music business Music,
music books, strings and small articles can be
sent by mail. JOHN F. ELLIS
306 Penn. Ave-, Washington, D. C.
june $50 1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
CALDWELL, TEXA

CALDWELL, TEXAS, 1859.
Messrs. Watt 8 Knight-The Flows sent me have
been received, and have heard from all who bought
them, and they all say they are the best Plows
they have ever used Some say they would not
take $50 each for them have challenged each
and every one in the State to produce Pillow to
beat yours, as l believe it the best in the whole
country. Very respectfully, J. W. SALE.
We have all sizes of the Watt Plow, from one
to horses, right and left hand, with recent val
liable improvements, and guarantee in every fair
trial results equal and superior to all of The above
Exemption from choking in foul lands, four Geo.
Watt is the father of this principle in the Plow,)
thorough covering up of all vegetation, ease Of
draft, no labor to the plowman. thorough pulver
ization Of the soil, steady level running, strength
and durability and adaptability to every kind of
soil, and cultivation Of crops of every sort. are
its leading features. WATT s. KNIGHT.
aug 26-1y 1852 Franklin street
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

SAFE AND IRON WORKS.,
SALERooM 265 Baltimore St.,
FACTORY Square bounded by Henrietta
Claret, Fremont and Warner streets.
Every variety of the Best Fire and Burglar
Proof Safes, Bankers Chests, Improved Key and
Combination Locks Bank Vaults and Doors.
Warranted the best safes for the least money.
Send for Circular and price list
sept 2-6m L. II. MILLER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

SINGULAR CONFERENCE.-The is a singu.
lar, but not less true remark in late work.
that Jefferson was born just eight years after
his predecessor Adams; Madison eight years
after Jefferson; and John Quincy Adams
eight years after Monroe. Another curious
fact to be observed, is, that Adams was Just
&c years old when he retired Jefferson was
&C.; Monroe was sixty-six; and John Quincy
Adams, had he been elected to a second term
would have been &c. Adams, Jefferson and
Monroe. al died on the 18th of July.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

Whatever else you may abuse, never, never
abuse woman. Always remember you had
mother; perhaps you have a sister, may be
wife: It is eowardy, mean, unjust. If any
act deserves pillory, it is this. The fact Of
her sex should make her exempt from all
that is coarse, unkind or cruel No genuine
man ever yet abused woman. As soon ex-
peet to see dart of tightening in the blue
sky Of June, a rose in the snow bank of JAN
uary, gift from miser, great act from
mean soul. as a real man abusing a woman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

nA. GOODS FOR MOURNING ombazine,
Biaritz, Poplins, Empress Cloth. Corded Reps,
GA Tamise, French Merino, Alpaca, De LANES,
English and Italian Grapes, Grape Collars, and
Grape Sets, at LEVY BROTHERS.
Buy piece of our real GEORGIA NANKEEN
at ST. ,25 ten yards in piece. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07
Richmond Advertisements.

nka. THE DOLLAR KID GLOVES which we
are now selling give general satisfaction to the
wcarer. We also have Kid Gloves at 81 ,25 ST.,
so, and So; also, the celebrated JUGLA KID
GLOVES, for which we are the sole agents for
this city. In these Gloves, we have all the de-
sirable shades Being provided with a sample
card we can order for customers any desired size,
style, color. LEVY BROTHERS.,
1918 and 1915 Main street. Richmond, Va.
Our IRISH LINEN at 60c. per yard is one of
the best bargains yet offered. NOR 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

nes. BLANKETS Take a look at our Blank
ets The prices have been marked down. Now
is the time to purchase BED, CRIB, or CRADLE
Blankets, st LEVY BROTHERS.
Our pure Irish Linen at 6oc per yard is o de-
cided bargain. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-04-07

aea. FLANNELS The largest and best as
sorted stock of Flannels in this city. Take a
look at the excellent White Flannel at Is cents
worth 30c. White Flannel all pure wool, at Soc
per yard worth 4Oc. White Flannel, full yard
wide and fine, at SO cents worth 75c. Shaker
Flannel, very heavy, full yard wide, at 500 worth
75e. White, Grey, Red, and Blue Twilled Flan-
nels, all colors; and Embroidered Flannel, at
LEVY BROTHERS..
Real Georgia Nankeen, 10 yards in piece, for
81, rs; the price was never lower.
RIa. No better time to purchase than
the present. We are making great sacrifices
rather than carry them over the season. Also,
great bargains in CLOAKS and SHAWLS, at
LEVY BROTHERS.,
sf 1918 and 1915 Main street.
Our Coo Linen is going fast. Supply your
selves now. march 5-tf
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-01-29

ponies, WHISKY, oysters, AHA al.
other fOllies generally, was III
vested here in improvements,
the wealth of North Louisiana
would double in five years.
The foregoing arguments
suppose the Insurance Compa-
MES to be honest. But we
gather from our exchanges that
many are doubtful in this re-
spect. Ye, then who desire tc
insure, lay this up i'll your mem.
DRY, that the money you Fay
out may be thrown away, foi
all benefit that it may do YOU
family.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-01-29

MACK's BAYOU AGAIN.-An
injunction suit has been insti-
tuted against the navigation
company by Mr.. VIM. Stidham,
to prevent the navigation OF
Mack's and Cross bayous.
Ifthis navigation would be
injurious this is the right way
to prevent it.
AS the injunction has full
effect until final trial we hope
that that may be had soon. The
matter is material to us, but fan
more so to Shreveport.
We are entirely agricultural
and can live tolerably within
ourselves. Shreveport must
have the country tosupport her
But perhaps we had as well re
lapse into our original liStless
ness and cease listening for th(
boat whistle else the fate o
the suitor in Jarnigan agains'
Jarnigan may b. ours.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-01-29

The cotton crop of this parish
for 1868 according to assess
ment of 1869 amounted to Z 1913
bales. The crop of 1869 has
been somewhat larger, doubt
less reaching 5000. This would
sell for a million of dollars,
which divided among a popula-
lotion of Il, 1000 gives eighty-three
dollars per head or eight hum
dred and thirty dollars for each
family of ten, a very fair income
for farmers if they raise their
own provisions, but barely a
subsistence if they buy them.
For several years before the
war our annual crop averaged
10000. The world thus has
lost 900 bales of cotton by
the abolition of slavery. AS a
people we of Bossier parish
have lost nothing, for our in
come is equal now to what ii
was then and is better distrib-
uted. individuals have suffer
ed, both slave owner and slave
And as to the former slaves il
is still doubtful whether thu
effect of freedom will ever be
to ameliorate their condition.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-01-29

Miss Susan B. Antony de-
sires us to publish the prospec-
tus of her paper, which would
occupy more than a column OF
our paper, in order that we
may have the exquisite pleas
IRE of receiving her paper in
exchange for ours. Quite a
modest proposition for a lady
truly! We don't accept, be-
cause there is no money in it,
and because we fear she NAV
treat us like she treated an eli
tor whose paper is located in
lower Louisiana. That editor
was not only SO good as to pub
llsh her prospectus, but also to
declare himself an advocate of,
3 so-called woman's rights. This
so pleases Susan that she imme-
diately takes guardianship over
him, gives his paper and town
that endearing name of "little, y
and as he is in the land of ig-
norance gives him a nice little
lecture on what be should do
and clucks to him to nestle I'M
der her motherly wings. We
are not SO ignorant as to sub
ject ourself to such belittIing
punishment. In fact we much
prefer that Brick Pomroy should
attack us in anger and cover us
with a mountain of filth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-01-29

Wendell Phillips, in q lecture
recently at Steinway Hail.. made
the point that Americans are the
most timid people in the world,
in that we fear to compromise
ourselves by doing what maSseeth
to be to our neighbors to be. odd
1t is the dry-rot that eats the tin.
beers of our ship of society. Moth
ing puts us SO quickly kors de com.
LGt as ridicule. We would rather
be tied up by ourthumbs for TWEEN.
ty four hours than to be laughed
at. Englishmen are free Iffom
this, and their freedom tTOffen
seems TO us like incivility;s but 10
is only the expression OF. Their III
dependence. We must foll0Ea the
mode or become the butt Of those
who do. Defiance of the, laws Of
fashion becomes social treason,
Most foreigners are exempt fr0sn
this sort Of tyranny. They care
much less than we do Tor what
Mrs. Grundy says.-IN.. Y, Com.
mercial. tT9EhaG
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-01-29

Some well meaning Christians
.trem5le for their salvation, be-
cause they have never gore
through that valley Of tears and
sorrow, which they have been
taught to consider as an ordeal
that must be passed through, be-
fore they can arrive at regessfa-
ton: to satisfy such minds, it may
be observed, that the slightest sCr.
row for sin is sufficient, fit. pro
duce amendment, aud thatfhe
greatest is insufficient, if it do not.
Therefore, by their own fruits let
them prove themselves; for some
soils will take the good seed, with.
out being watered by tears, or
narrowed up by affiictiofi.