_Reflection 1._—The beneficent influence of the Press is most talked
about by the Press.
_Reflection 2._—If the Press were less evenly divided upon all social,
political, and moral questions the influence of its beneficence would
be greater than it is.
_Reflection 3._—The beneficence of its influence would be more marked.
_Reflection 4._—If the Press were more wise and righteous than it is,
it might escape the reproach of being more foolish and wicked than it
should be.
_Reflection 5._—The foregoing Reflection is _not_ an identical
proposition.
_Reflection 6._—(_a_) The beneficent influence of the Press cannot be
purchased for money. (_b_) It can if you have enough money.