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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23
TO TIE EDITORS

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WAsHIseroS CRY. Feb Is 1876
a" In the National ln,ellirencer. Of this nornny I
ion in letter to you that Mr.. Calhoun bill To alter the
tenure OF Office, bill utter The Constellation b
prosfr|ing c E1eeafire at Me feet Of the Semafe" This
was my own opinion 10 the effect Of the bill did not
charge, or intend to charge that Mr. Calhoun IL
or regarded IL alteration of the Consultation Now
upon every principle of courtesy and beralty ha We
tue right to entertain and express opinion as TO the
effect OF measure, without impung any sinister or
improper motive to its author Tie most fastidous critic
cannot torture any expression in my letter an impu.
tauon IN the slightest degree, upon the purity of Mr.
Cohonns motives in presenting the measure still re.
gard the bill MS in effect altering the Constitution as TO
te Executive power ct REMOVAL and maintain that
opinion until my judgment convinced to the contrary
do not know that il is the bill which Mr. Bcuon
introduced in 1896 have heard But suppose had
known ~, what oil IL 1t is not for TO consider no
Is The author OF measure which regard vos
IN its tendency My opinion the same and would be
the same, Mr. Benton himself had offered it, do not
go TO Mr. Benton. any other man, for my opinions
care not who is involved in inconsistency by my main
tanning my own opinions My own feeble understanding
Is my guide, and always shall be-
In that letter spoke OF the indications of Mr. Bell
ua he would SUPPORT this bill, 'aifhough he spoke eon
r'eauy In this remark only used the word equiro
70 that Mr. Bell did not certainly Watcher
o. iact-bdt lar, very far wus il from my intention TO
charge Mr. Bell sciM equirocation or an Intention to
eqa'ooea.e; only meant to convey the idea that he
was undetermined at the time he spoke did not know
that This subject before the House Of Representa-
yves IN ie or ateny other n'eand of course did moi
~" eouiu hos now KNOW, what MIR. Bell
IN relation to IL; does concern me To know for
with the highest estimate of his talents and
snail entertain my own opinion, unless my Judgment
shall hereafter be convinced dscam an inento, IN
npute either TO Mr. Calhoun Mr. Bell any sinister or
improper motive whatever, in any thing said ! have
written this to prevent those gentlemen with whom
nave little or no acquaintance, from supposn for n-
ment that intended any reflection upon the patriotism
OF their motives. If the peace of society is not dis.
.fped by personal attacks until il is done by me- long
and unbroken will be its tranquility.
" forbear any remark MS 10 what regard the unjust
deductions drawn by the Editor of the nelIigencef-I
with Editors, "
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Because, referred, with whatever instructions the
report OF the committee would necessarily be liable to
be controversial aud the door thus opened the discus
sion oil this delicate and vital question, before
potent tribunal.
Because, the precedent might hereafter be pleaded in
Jusuhcaton oil an attempt arraign the States a the bar
OF Congress- TO call upon them vindcate the exercise
oil their undoubted rights, aud to defend institutions of
winch they can never coDdescend TO render
10 any earthly tribunal, only that Of the people
themselves in whom the ultimate power TO alter reform,
or abolish them. exclusively abides.
would AZ soon have thought Of referring to q Com
nittee questionto which, indeed substantially that
under consideration notwithstanding the right of the
States to enjoy separate State GovernDenis with in
suucu"hs l" report that Congress possesses consu-
tona authority TO convert State into territory OF
province OF the General Government or subject one
State TO the dominion Of another
Several members from the Southern States reluctant
ogive vote apparently involving, the hand
acknowledgement Of u right in Congress which they
could not concede, TO take cosnzancc natter or
on the other the denial os truth we'll nigh
voluntarily withdrew FROM the HOUSE,. Another asked
to be excused from voting Not considering myself at
liberty 10 withdraw, withhold my vote I gave il in
accordance with the Convictions Of my own udgment
Subsequent reflection has bu fortified and confirmed my
belief Of the proPriey of that vote and under similar
circumstances, would give il agan--though, in do
ing, might stand alone. Yours, truly, &c.
Join ROBERTSON
CORRESPONDENCE Committees
fHyene-James u. MeaSsey, VIM. Riggs, John Cas-.
Waite, Robert ilill Edward ID. vondal, James b. West
ake-(Gnulcy Bridge is the Post-0ifce)
=, o'eenoftT "ddts0nM COHsHMeo. l-Joseph McClung,
Capt VIM Rennick- VIM L. BSown, John Williams
John r. Thomasson, Samuel RiiS Capt Pearcy, Allen
McCiung, Samuel Il keeRan, Patsick 1cisae, Jos. Nc
Ciung Esq, Capt Littlepage
Roder o
Mistakes in tie commi,,s of Correspondence for the
eonntyc Of Orange rzesiab Richards inserted 6y mis-
take; Daniel Miller instead of Daniel Wider Joab
Farley, do Of Joab Eay; Edward Cason do. oil Edward
Cazen; Paul Verdier, do. oG Paul yirdicy
The names of Houldev Hudgns, in the county of
batthers, and Thomas Street. oi 5itdAeser have been
omitted in the Corresponding Contiees of their ie-
spectiYe counties.
MIR. Edward Cox declines serving on, the Van Buren,
Committee for lbenrico county. He is decidedly in ia
vor oil Judge "Ate, over any candidate spoken of
u We are authorised to announce CHARLES
EooDALL as candidate to represent the county of
Hanover in the next General Assembly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23
A vIRGINIAN
FOR THE ENC UIRER.
Tie Game of Me IKhi0s

- The Game Of tie Whigs.
The Wings seem TO be desperate They seize uno,
every thing-lke drowning men catching at Sruws
Never was any party transported such lengths by their
desperation Never did any of men so far presume
upon tho ignorance and gubly Of the People ms thew
do But they will be deceived, as they ever have been
All their Panics would do-No more will all the
papers OF their big guns-What is their game This
LIST. Comes the Governor-with his big sun-No. l.
ian elaborate, e-drawn argument, worthy of Lac-
yer, but unworthy of StatesnanD
Nos 2 and g.
3D. Then all the Speeches ofthe Wing Orators-Nos.
4, 5, u, ad minimum.
what ~ II all for, To seize the ear of the PEOPLE
to foesall public opinlon-and carry the Elections in
April But, gentemen-it will all do
AS the Senator from Botctourt told the Senate on
Saturday evening--"What are all these motions and
amendments for To operate the communicate
seize on the People Bot it will all do gentlemen
Inc reope are too srewd 10 be taken in by such pop
guns. NO HUMBUGGERY, NO BIJRRI ES
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MARRIAGES.
DRATns

Mnfr % Thursday oysnieg by Rev Mr. Keeling Mr
beui s. g. knbfsugh Miss Aary n 81 Bunipcon dsnb,, or
| Mr. ieio~pol Burlington, ffhis oay.
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| tor, H..
upon e excnanges are 10 control, for the benefit
aud con,,.s ue value Oh property, the contracts.
a"u commerce OF the whole country. In Virginia. at
10, perhaps, niue ground Tor supposing that
80 I'm a., .euara ny power more exclusively TO-
So. ' 'a when controlled the Bank Of the United
rss w'as'ue 10 our o'ate Is represented in Con-
ana can never be represented in the Legislature of
s,a,y ANA, VIII eyer oe tolerated. Many Of the other
49,. ~ 49,. :. wou'a seem, VINO value their ndePend.
49, " .',e prosperity oil their own institutions would
scou. me iuea OF foreign and rival and independent pow
- ~. ~, aneir limits, ne mode OF operation must
". ~ aseh,s employed !" transfuse this foreign pa
~ ~ oans' ana ny dealing inexchnnges, and by vari-
oe. concerted measures applied in extended action
'n n, mo" ano oy winch The State institutions
a 'u ~ eneeh, cifcun'scIibed and inpoverish
, auu - possible broken up From such course OF
, .enaihg 10 such results, freed as the
'e :" sie nanos oi individual agents from the
,:r y, o.'"i uecoruin, OF from supervision, tteo-
49, es .eas oy tne representatives OF all the nation;
less ioroeaance and moderation are TO be anticipated,
.a were experienced under the old system corruptng
aho audacious as that system was found in Practice
pOTtenutng invasion OF the old
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ied ~ III fesdassc On Meckeabufg county on the 26h ulo
LEWIS WILLIAMS Sent 10 he sis yfaf his ago 80 VIII
ans We 6s ~ h DEATH for The asste
part VI bis life scotne obef Of the Methods, Chuh and to-
hs last ts character
general woih is which be had for The ceoty been bro
vcf d. goencss Of hoaf charaete Of
purpose, nod 1csfAy religion, ba
narh S sat gfsproy DO SAID Of LOWS Williams that gst
has fallen 10 Isrncs
fT wfcr Of tb humble respect % deprftsd worth
sosw TIE deceased long and knew him we'll truth
Sa e has ~ bot such hehnd sim ~ died AZ h,
bad ed h pei o. confidence of being sgeody
niche smoog She st made aoeclin OF sn.r
vince We wicked am Troubling weary are tost
Died. ~ The fesdcuae ofis mother Suay csunty Va As SO
- ftswsun, aged about; 3) vests. M os fo 20
heaisnn hes pniimoy and isfepagsbn lsss.
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IT We publish Truth and Jasfice most chccrfuy--
b" been The uniform practice for several wears
10 sase the U. s. Flag the 22d February Was it
no, SO raised under Governor Floyd, Was il not so done
on the last I'D, under Gov Tazewell And is not this
flag The property of the State, and how could Gov T.
decline having any thng TO do with n,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

An Infamous hoax has Nashville fFeb 10,
the Commercial Herald OF Paiia,h an H.
The former town. The Editor tn. Herald p stst
ing h belief that II fsssryanJ offering event. siv0 10
the detection of the Foyer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

~ No alteration ia tls prices current since our Iast
NOTICE. petssoo, will be- presented 10 lbe pro-
sent ieaslaiare at Virginia. praying for charter
for Roi-Hoad, fsom he Pits Of tie Black Heath Conn
Pany Of Golfers 10 James River, at some point above
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
EARLY HOME.

There are few minds SO callous al
TO revisit the scenes of their chiIdhoo
without experiencing some emoiion.-
And whether these are in the Gro ded
city, amidst all the course and ordinary
objects of vulgar life, or in the lonely
valley, with its green hills and its Gid
ing streams, the same feelings swell the
heart, as the thoughts Of the past rush
over il, for they speak to US Of the care.
less days of our childhood, of the gay
dreams Of our youth, Of the transient
pleasures Of our prime, Of the faded
joys Of our old age. 'rhey speak TO
Us ofparents now sleeping in the dust,
of play-fellows ia far distant land, of
companions altered OF alienated, Of
friends become as strangers, of love
changed into indifference. They speak
10 us also, it may be, Of time misspenl,
Of talents misapplied, or warnings
neglected, of blessings despised, OF
peace departed.
They may speak TO US, perhaps, Of
Gods holy law sighted, ofhis precep,s
condemned. of himself forsaken Of
hearts, alas /! not purified and renew.
ed by that grace which they never
sought for ) but like the wasted volca.
no, parched and blasted in their own
unholy fires. Fairer scenes all may
have viewed than those on which their
eyes fist opened /; but in them we be-
hold only the inanimate objects of ma
tnre, which, however they may charm
the senses, or fill the imagination, ye.
want that deep and powerful interest,
which seems entwined with our exis-
fence, and which gives local habita-
ton and asname so powerful maste-
ry over us.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
CONGRESS-IN SENATE.
TUESDAY, Dec. go.

PubHs Lands SAFES Distribution.
MIR. CLAY rose, and addressed the
Chair. Although (said hey | find my
self borne. down by the seversst Attic
lion with which Providence has ever
been pleased to visit me, l have
thought that my private griefs ought
not longer to prevent me from attempt
ing, ill as feel qualified, to discharge
my public duties. And l now rise, 10
pursuance cfthe notice which has been
given, to ask leave to introduce bill
to appropriate, for limited time, the
proceeds of the sales of the public
lands of the United States, and for
granting land to certain States.
feel it incumbent on me TO make a
brief explanation of the highly impor-
tant measure which I have now the
honor 70 propose. The bill, which
desire to introduce, provides for the
distribution Of the proceeds of the pub.
lie lands in the years 1888, 81, IS, Sc,
and 81, among the twenty-four States
of the Union, and conforms substanti-
ally to that which passed in 1888. Ii
is therefore of temporary character ;
bu, if it shall be found 10 have salutary
operation, il will be in the power Of a
future Congress to give it an ind finite
continuance and, if otherwise. it will
expire by its own terms. In the event
Of War unfortunately breaking out
with any foreign power, the bill is to
cease, and the fund which it distributes
is to be applied to the prosecution OF
the War. The bill directs that ten
per cent. of the nett proceeds Of the
public lands, sold within the limits OF
the seven new States, shall be 6rst Sc,
apart for them, in addition to the five
per cent. reserved by their several
compacts with the United States and
that the residue Of the proceeds, whe,h-
er from sales made in the States or Ter
ritories, shall be divided among the
twenty-four Slates,in proportionto their
respective federal population. In this
respect The bill conforms 10 that which
was introduced in 1882. For one, |
should have been willing to have all
lowed the new States l2a instead often
per cent but as that was objected to
by the President in his Veto Message,
and has been opposed in other guar.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
SIMPLE REMEDIES.

An ox's gall will set any color,-
silk, cotton or woollcn. Cream Of
Tartar, rubbed on soiled white kid
gloves cleanses them very much. Suel
and lard keep better in tin than in
earihen vessels. -. Cotton wool wet with
sweet oil and paregoric, relieves the
.earache very soon. Always apply
iaudanum to a fresh wound. Boiled
potatoes are said to cleanse the hands
as as we'll as common soap, they pre-
veh' ehops in the winter season, and
Keep me skin sof. and healthy. A few
drops Of me oil Of Cajipu, on cotton
wool, ls said to be a great relief in The
toothache' Cold iron, ifapplied imme-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
39Oetrp.
From the Southern Literary Messenger.
THE BROKEN HEART.
:. mi ....,n;rr- do,, dron

From the Southern Literary Messenger
THE BROKEN HEART.
*A The morning dew-drop,
with all it's pearliness and diamond form
yanisheth.
~ r.
sass She turned her from the gate,
and walked
fAs quietly into her fathers hall,
As though her lover had been true. No
OF disappointment or of hate was found
Upon the maiden's brow but settled
calm,
And dignity unequalled. And they spoke
To her, and she did mildly answer them
And smile and smiling, seemed SO like
an angel,
That you would think the man who could
desert
A form SO lovely, after he had won
Her warm affections, must be more than
demon.
And though she shrunk not from the
love Of those
Who were around her, and was mover
found
In fretful mood--yet did they soon dis
cover
: The rosy tinge upon her youthful cheek
Concentrate all its radiance into one
Untimely spot ,and her toodelicate frame
Wither away beneath the false ones
power.
But lovelier yet. and brighter still she
grew
Though death was near at hand-as the
moon looks
Most lovely as she sinks within the sea.
Her fond devoted parents watched with
care
The fatal enemy friends and physicians
Exert their skill most faithfully. Alas
Could Love or Friendship bind broken
heart,
The fading flower might be.recalled to
life.
She's gone, where she will chant the me-
lody
of seraphim AND L1vE-beyond the
power
ofthe base. Then weep not. childless
parents, weep not,
But think to meet her soon. Her smile
is yet
More lovely now Than when a Eehild of
earth;
For she has caught the ruy of dazzling
glory
And sweet divinity, that beams all bright
Upon her saviour's face; and waits to
cast
That smile on thee.
RICHMOND, Va. ELIZA.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
SATURDAY. JANUARY ., 1886.
knock under must Well, we'll, exert
your brief authority"

knock under must | Well, we'll, exert
your brief authority"
"Why don't you come ?"
"That's your affair. Do you ex :
pect me to come for to gol You must
come take me. l am leg tender, & you
have no alternative but TO take me.
That's into you, my larky. Give US a
touch of Rolla-I'Il play the child.o
"Dont be fool. Get up and trot."
Locomotives never 60 without steam.
If you will treat, ! will walk. That's
the long and short OF IL"
Assistance and a wheelbarsow was
procured and the philosopher 10 his
seat singing,
Farewell thou coast of glory
but before they arrived at the point pro-
posed, Solomon was fast asleep. He
was fined and dismissed.-PhilGdel-
phia paper.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
Miscellaneous.

yellow mysterious is human existence
and how uncertain is every thing con.
nected with i'll We look around and
behold the earth ihronged with multi
tudes Of the human race-poor pa
geants Of an hour !--all playing their
parts in the great drama of life, until,
at length the curtain falls, and they
are heard of no more. Such is the
history of man. Like shadow, he is
seen for moment and then vanishes
forever. His name may linger for q
while in the memory Of a few fond
friends; but they too are perishable,
and, like himself, will finally go down
10 the tomb, all alike TO be forgotten"
'CoNsiDERATE CLERGYMAN.-A dull
clergyman said to the boys in the galles
ny, don't make so much noise, for you
will wake your parents below"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

Solomon Benigo was discovered sit
ting at an unreasonable hour, on the
top Of a wood pile at the Ora W bridge.
The night wss warm and serene,
the stars winked gently at drunken
Solomon, the waves of the Delaware
murnured against the wharves in
hoarse and drowsy tones, and the aro-
matte cutters ieaped into the flashing
stream, with voice almost articulate
Of perfect joy' Not a discosd presum-
ed to mar the harmony Of the midnight
hour, save the sullen tones of the dis
tant watch proclaiming the hurried
course OF never firing time ; yet even
these were soften down to a perfect
keeping with the scene. The dogs
walked silently and even the hogs
grunted their delight in meditation.
Cares that killed cat, if we may
credit the immortal Shakspear, seem
ed to have Shut up and peace ruled
supreme in every breast, but that Of
Solomon, who sat on the wood pile,
like patience on a monument. sAlas,'
said he as he drew his ravelled sleeve
alhwart his beaming nose, with sci
en.ific back handed motion" alas,
ply losophy without liquor is no great
shakes. Was there ever philosopher
without money or credit 1 doubt it.
Why then should l war against my
nature, and patch my ragged fortunes
with PHILOSOPHY There is not a
chap, in town who would take phylos.
ophy's promise to pay for three
cent smaller. But must break this
silence. Thoughts muster too strong
when silence gives consent. Hurra
fire! dog kotcher | murder, Henry
Clay and General Jackson J"
The watch who had been observing
Solomon from the shelter OF neigh
boring lamp now rushed upon him,
& commanded him TO hold his tongue.
"Oh no! you are come. Very well,
Watchy, will you treat, and stand a
drop OF summal good 7"
"NoI wont. You must make less
noisesand give an account OF YOURSELF"
"Grief is dry and | am buster,
number 4. But sit down end III tell
you story of life, that will frighteo
you out ofseven years growth. l have
not had glass OF any thing to mention
these two hours. That's none of your
business, you say however"
"Why you cant stand now. What
made you blue 7"
"Sorrow. Sorrow is worse than
mixing liquors before breakfast. Sor.
row has weakened my legs and des-
troye the balance of power. Sorrow
u the washerwoman, sorrow,-has
shaken her indigo bag over my fate,
and as you say, | am blue-bue as a
razor.n
"You must go to the Eastern watch
house,"
"Nlust | Is Solomon SO fallen as to
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09
HNrELLlGENCER.
Rnntuep
SATURDAY. JANUARY 8, 1886.

u The Editor of the Lafayette Indi-
ana Free Press says: We can no lon
ger view it a questionable matter that
Indiana will sustain the hero -sl,e will
as certainly cast her vote for Gen. Har-
rison, as truth, uprightness, gratitude,
and independence, are the characteristic
of large majority of her citizens.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 1--we learn
that the forts below the city and on
the Lakes have assumed most war.
like attitude. Heavy ordnance has
been mounted, and such preparations
made as would indicate that the Gov.
ernment is at least ready for war. We
understand that all the Notifications on
the Gulf and the seaboard have been
placed in the same state.
THE UNITED STATES AND GRRMA.
Extract Of a letter Of the 3Oth
| October from Berlir :-"Mr. HENRY
WHEATON, Charge d'Afaires Of the
United States, and author OF a His-
tory Of the Normans, has arrived in
this capitol. He is the first diplomat
ist of North America accredited to car
court since John Quincy Adaas, and
is instructed. to negotiate a treaty Of
commerce between the United States
and several OF the states OF Germany"
Nat. Int.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09

diateIy,is also recommended. A spoon
ful of ashes stirred in cider is good TO
prevent sickness at the stomach. Ply
sicians frequently order ii in cases OF
cholera morbus.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-09

Besides other nominations by shs
Pfesideat Of ths Uiilsd States, cow
said to be before the Senate is that o.
AMOS Kendall to be Postmaster Ga
neral, and JAMES e. PIcKErr 10 oil
Fourth Auditor uf,he Frsasury.
Nat. lat. jan. t..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-03
NEWPORT, WEDNESDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 3, 1886

though daily expected, had not yet arri-
we'd. The defences have been somewhat
extended and strcngthened-the old Cam
tonment has been entirely abandoned
and we anxiously wait ordnance stores.
The Garrison is healthy, and have
caused to embark on board of the return
Transport to New Orleans, several fam
lilies made widows and orphans by the
fatal battle of Withlacooche.
In conclusion, beg leave to remark,
that such are the Indian combinations,
that II is not considered practicable to
force or keep open communication with
Fort King with less than well appoin-
ted and instructed force of one thousand
men. Three out of four bridges are des-
troyed, and two fords arc very difficult,
and the country may generally be describ-
ed rs a series of ambuscades and defiles.
have the honour to be, very respect
fully, your obedient servant.
Il. s. BELTON,
Capt. ID Artillery Company.
To the Adjutant General, U. S. A.
Washington.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-02-03

The following is Major BELroS's off,
cial account Of the massacre ofthe U. s,
Troops by the Indians.
Fort BRooKs, (Florida) 1st Jan. 1896.
SIR: I had the honor to advise you
on the llth Dec, via Pensacola, Of the
course Of events here, to that date. The
schooner Motto, arrived here on the 2lst
December from Key West, with Brevet
Major Dade and his company A. Infan-
try, 30 strong, with small supply Of
musket ball, cartridges, after looking in
at several points between the Key and this
place. Being thus reinforced, besita-
ted no longer to put GARDENERS company,
(C) I'd Artillery, and Frazier's company
(B) Sd Infantry in motion for Fort King,
pursuant to General Clinch's orders (;
which movement had been ordered on
the 10th and suspended the same day,
on account Of intelligence had received
Of the force Of the Mukasockies, and