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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-02
70, the Enqui,er.
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF LUNEN

As our presen, representative declines re-
election, il becomes duly 10 look AROUND US Tor
one capable and worthy 10 receive our suftrases
in The coming election. Several oil VI, from
different paris OF the county, have exchanged
opinions on The subject, and the rcsul OF onr de-
liberalions is, that Se Cannot 10 better than
bring 10 your notice the claims OF VIM II. Mad
dux tle is young man OF uncommon merit,
as all who know him will readily acknowledge;
but as there may be some who do not know him,
we be- leave 10 say further in his behalf, that ne
Is man Of very fine sense, unexcepionable
morals, and emphaicaly a business man WlIh
business habits We would Ike 10 have him
elected on several accounts; he wonlt serve Us as
ably aud As faithfully as any We could tind, and
we would like 10 prove TO the youth o! our cour-
" that sterling merit, though modest and uEas.
snmiGg, can be found out and rewarded. MIR.
Matdux is a selfu,Gde man; that is, he has
never been 10 College, but We venture 10 say that
ne is better calcu ated than many who can tx.
hibil sheepskin While we are satisfied lha,
he will render US good service il elected, we be-
lieve tina, he would also be tenefed; and We
think thatour county should take price in tor
warding the interest Of her worthy sons Whar
say you, Democrats ui Luneubutg, Shall We moi
proclaim him candidate at February Court
SEVERAL VOTERS.
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Friday Morning, February 2. ls4o.
SPRING CANVASS.

The Fincastle Democrat contains tho ofical
proceedings Of the District Convention at the
Sweet Springs on the 22d January, which noiai-
mated for Congress Henry A. Edmondson, ESQ.,,
of Roanoke. Sixty-eght delegates were in at
tendance viz: Allegheny 10; Botetourt 81;
Roanoke g. Montgomery 4; Giles 2; Mercer z;
Monroe Is; Greenbrier s. Colonel w. G. Ho-
oway CT Allegheny, and George w. Carper oil
Boletourt, acted as temporary Chairman and
Secretary. The following were the permanent
officers: Moses H. Mann Of Allegheny, Presi-
dent r. NJ. Hudson of Botetourt, and Robert
Sutphin of Roanoke, Vice Presidents; John
Wilson of Botetourt Secretary, and T. j. John
ston of Monroe assistant Secretary. The Con-
vention adopted as the rule Of voting, that each
county should cast the numbe Of votes cast at
the November election for the Democratic can
didates-to be divided among its respective dele.
gates. The Convention then proceeded to select
candidate. Mr.. Edmondson was nominated by
Mr.. Wade, sustained by Messrs. Chapman and
Pritchard; VIZ. F. B. Miller nominated by Mr..
Hudson; MIR. Wm Smith nominated by Mr..
all
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-02
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PATRICK

Al a meeting OF portion OF the citizens Of the coun.
~ OF Patrick, holden al the Court House thereof on
Monday, the 22d Of January, upon motion, the Hon. A.
Stuart was called to the Chair, and Henry Tngge was
appointed Secretary. The object OF the meeting was
briefly but appropriately explained by the Chairman
when the following Preamble and Resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Democratic party Of this county have
seen with deep regret the loss OF this district in the
late Congre ssional Election, In consequence alone OF
the lethargy OF their friends and the over conf
dsnce In the certainty Of the election Of the late Demo-
cratic candidate and feeling certain that there IL now
and has been for years past decided Democratic ma
jorty In the district, and that and ought 70
elect candidate at the approaching election and de-
string unite with the balance Of the district in
" organized convention To select suitable candidate
for seat In the next Congress Of the United States:
Therefore,
Resolved. That our Democratic brethren OF the dis.
tric be respectfully invited to meet in convention
for the above named purpose, To be held at Pttsylva
mia Court House on the third Monday in February
that being day in thar county, and that urge
them Immediately to appoint delegates thereto, and
secure, n possible, their attendance.
Resolved, That the entire Democratic party Of the
county be dsputized 10 attend, aad tina. as many will
as possibly can, is highly desirabe TO this meeting
Resolved, That the following gentlemen be especially
appointed 10 represent the Democracy OF this county
In said conventon-viz: George w. Booker, Captain
Prior Tatum, Major Clark Penn, Jackson Penn, Col
Jas, Tatum, Thomas Penn, Captain Edward Tatum,
Major John Akers, Thomas II. Markham, George w
Conner, Col. Ross, Captain John P. Carter, Isaac
Adams Martin Cloud Captain Robert 81. Clark, F. G.
Smith, Nath. II. Scales, VIM T. Smith, Abam Brown,
Captain Martin Spencer, Colonel William Ayre,,
Green Ayres. and Captain Tyne Barnett.
Resolved, That the Chairman and Secretary be also
added to the above list.
Resolved, That the proceedings OF this meeting be
forwarded 10 the Richmond and Lynehburg Democratic
papers for publication. A. STUART, Chairman.
HzslY TueaLS Secretary.
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The bill this morning reported was only e1.e".
ding to the District OF Columbia provisions ~nich
had already been enacted by some OF Tue slase
States. lie commended that Inc laws o' so'he VI
the southern States, by which tree coioteu per-
sons from New England could DC imprisoned On
coming into those southern States, was an , eil-
croacbincpt upon The rights oil The North. Inose
blacks VINO were free at the time OF the adoption
of The constitution, and their descendants, were
as much citizens oi the United States, and as
much entitled 10 all The privileges ot cI'zenshlp,
as were Tree white persons.
All that The North desired was that Tie ques'
ton might be decided before the Supreme Court,
and If the decision was against them, they would
bow with submission
MIR. Rhel, said that the law originated in an al
tempted instruction of The slaves OF SCUM caro-
ma, instigated by Northern men, but was aPplica-
bic, nevertheless, 10 all the States, and TO Great
Britain, also, as well 10 New England.
Mr.. Hudson referred 10 a case, under The law
of South Carolina, in which The British govern
men,, he said, had demanded satisfaction OF The
United States, to case, brought before Judge
Johnston, OF S. Carolina. and this law pronounced
unconstitutional and void. South Carolina knew
100 well The consequences 10 attempt To eoi"rce
The law against Great Britain.
Mr.. Rheu sail Inc gentleman was entirely mis-
taken. The la Y had been SO enforced from IFS
passage down 10 the present moment, and would
continue 10 be so enforced
Mr.. Hudson did mol doubt The valor OF South
Carolina, or her readiness 10 beard The British
Lion, but they have no power nor authority from
the United States thus 10 interfere with Great Bril-
tain.
MIR. Holmes OF South Carolina, explained the
case in South Carolina 10 which reference was
made. On the subject being brought 10 The allen
ton of The President BY the British Minister, Inc
question as 10 the consulionality Of the law had
been submitted TO their Attorney General, he had
decided thai il was not unconstitutional, and that
decision has ever since been acquiescrd in by The
British government. The whole measure was
one OF self representation, enacted in consequence
of an attempted insurlccton insisated by men
from The North.
Mr.. Ashumn conceived that The real point at is
sue had been entirely overlooked. Notwithstand-
ing The opinion Of Judge Johnson, the true ground
was, that "Soulh Carolina insprisons MIR citizens,
and have no right to do so Under the conslu-
lion, The citizens of each State is secured in all
the privileges oflhe several States, and al The time
OF the adoption Of The constitution Tree blacks in
New England were as much citizen as any
others.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Thomp-
son, Burt Crowell and others, and the bill was
finally passed over. The House then adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-02
THE RICHES OF THE WEST

Wa have not attempted, what indeed would
be an impossibility, to keep our readers advised
OF The marvellous stories OF the gold dscove-
ries in California, which are floating through
the papers, many Of them grossly distorted by
fancy and othero arranl fabrications. The off
cial accounts we have published-and they are
remarkable enough TO explain the mighty tor
rent of human life which is now rushing to
wards the gold region. Much less have we es
sayed 10 give even sketch of the expeditions
after gold, not only from every portion Of our
own country, but from South America, the
Sandwich Islaads, Asia, &c. Their name is le-
gion--and the progressive fever is but little
checked by the gloomy pictures of the almost
interminable voyage around Cape Horn, or of
the hardships encountered in the passage from
ChagrI TO Panama -where the want of food
and lodging, The horrors OF the sickliest spot on
the globe, the water snakes, and monsters, and
Gland rats, all combine TO welcome the harass.
ed traveller. The love Of gold still Predomi-
nates-young men and old men, Of every grade
and profession, including several members of
the editorial fraternity, arc on their various
winding ways 10 the land Of promise, and
thus far, of reality. The papers are filled with
romantic incidents, illustrative Of the natural
love Of adventure in the American character. A
lad of seventeen years of age goes out in the
brig Mary Wilder from Boston-having refused
the liberal offer of $4,000 from his father, and
$1,000 from en- aun', 10 induce him TO remain
at home. Another and stronger case occur
red at New York, as narrated by the Express:
On Thursday last, we are told. a young gen.
teman, holding permanent situation, in large
commission house 10 this city, al salary of
$4,000 per annum, made MP bis mind to go 10 Ca
litornia; resigned his Office, and Immediately
thereafter married beautiful and interesting la.
dY. and in an hour from The time OF the marriage
ceremony, he was on board OF The baIque A. Emo
ry, on his way to the golden regions, leaving his
youthful bride behind, to console herself as best
she can.
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.

RICHMOND MANhE Els. hEB. J..
TOBACCO-We quote Jugs, old, A 81 IS TO
3 80 Rather more animation 10 the market.
Prices continue about the same. Common leaf
50 10 "a middling 25 TO IS %; good 10 fine,
s so 10 SO 10 So New luss loose, 81 ~ 10
so; leat SO TO So SO.
fLOUR-Mafket unsettled by the steamer 5
news. 81 S7I ofered-S5 asked.
WtlEAT--i00 l05 cents, Tor red and white.
OATS-3l 35 cents per bushe.
CORN-45 new; Att old.
CORN MEAL-60 cents.
WHISkEY-2G 26i cents for Reclifed.
BACON-City cured hog round &c.; ham
lOc.; Western sides, S! a 6 market firm.
FISH-New Herrings Sc. Shad So 50 l.
Family Roe Hetrings So in barrels and SO SO in
halt barrels.
SALT-Last sales from wharf IS per sack;
from store 81 So Dull
LIVE STOCk-BEEr: scale weight 81 rs a
Is gross; Hoes: none in market; SHEEP 81
S4-as in qualify.
COFFEE-Weq quote Rio al 6, 81 cents; La.
guayra s, Ga; ST. Domingo 81 St; Porto Rico
81 II; Java 10 a IL. cents
TEAS-lmperial and Gunpowder SIS a l 25c.
per To-. Black 25 80 c. Dull
lRON-Pig Iron $40 TO BIT, according 10
quality, Swedes 95 per ION; English IS; Trede.
gar Richmond mandatory $50; Up Country,
Bar90, according TO qualify. Nails 4 to4t.
STEEL-American blis,ercd Sll0 per ton.
FEATHERS-33 IS cents
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I OUT ITItNN EHU ItIIOW ci'lZ'n,
ANDREW STEVENSON.
BLENHEIM, Jan. 20, lSd9.
MEErING IN CUMRERLAND

Al meeting Of portion Of the Democratic party Of
Cumberland county, held nj the Court House on the
22d January, 1919, notion John C. Page, Esq was
appointed Chairman, and John r. Wilson Secretary OF
the meeting. The object Of the meeting explained
by John p Wilson. Esq, who offered the following re-
solutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this meeting entirely approve the
pas, ofthe Hon. Thomas s. Bocock as the repre-
sentative of this district in the Congress of the United
states. and they cordially and earnestly request that he
will again be eandidste al the approaching April
ton.
Besolved, That il il erpedent for the Democrats Of
Cumberland TO support candidate tor s9at in the
next Legislature III Virginia. and that general and
full meeting of the party Is earnestly recommended 10
meet at February Court for ts purpose Of nominating
4 candidate.
Resolved. That the proceedings OF this meeting be
aligned by the Chairman and Secretary and forwarded 10
the Richmond Enquirer and Examiner for publication
On motion, the meeting then ad burned.
JOHN C. PAGE, Chairman.
JoHs R WILSON, Secretary.
pr Examiner requested to copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-02
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS.

PRrsEsr-Jadges CabeH Brooke, Ba,drin and Daaisl.
January 18Th Mckenzie, &c vs.. Macon's executor
affirmed Nelson's administrator vs. Armstrong, 81.
reversed.
Jannary 18th, 10Th, l7th, 18Th, l9th and a0th-Ma
sons executor vs. Dunn's administrator, and Wells
administrator The same; argued by G. N. Johnson
orappelIan,s aud Siahard for appellees.
Present, also, Judge 7uen-hbs-nt, Jrdys Ca5sA.
January lslh-Budon, &c, vs. drricksburg Min
ing Company; supeisedeas awarded Prices execution.
VS.. Andrews, &c; reversed. withrrs Hestend
yersed.
January Odd % and 24tl-Washington' . executor Va
Abraham SC, and the same VS.. Bird, &c; argued by
Daniel and slorson for appellants and Robinson and
Young for appellrrs.
January aad-Dabney's trustee vs.. Lyman; supsrss.
IDEAS awarded. Smith, &c, W. Flint, &c; argued by
LYONS for appellants aud Bouldln for appeees.
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f,0r the Enquirer.

TO THE VOTERS oE ROANOKE COUNTY.
Il is proper that shou d make known my oe-
termination not 10 b. candidate Tor reelection
% the House Of Delegates next spring. would
be doing injustice to nv feelings were 10 per-
nit This occasion To pass without rendering 10
each AMI ali Of you, 9! both political parties, my
warm.s gratitude for The repealed manifestations
OF your cosf ience. When party politics have
been concerned have been always found sup
porting Democratic principles--in local matters,
interesting 10 my constituents, | have sluiions-
" en!eayofed 10 reflect the wishes OF majority
w. M COOK.
Fincastle Democrat and Valley Wing will
please CODY,
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To The Editor 0f tie .Efsrs0nian j.

. y w. s<"eso ~ SsS S'Utfs"'ttHH.
see you have mentioned my name amongst
others, in your paper, from whom a selection
might be made OF Democratic nominee Tor this
Congressional DISTRICT, in The approaching Spring
Election. Many OF nj personal, ami political
friends, during the pas; summer, were good
enough To express wish that | would suffer my
set 10 BIZ named as candidate. elt il 10 be
my duty then, as Il do now promptly 10 decline
such an honor. hope in doing so shall not be
regarded as shrinking from The performance OF
any public duty. | am mol in situation 10 re.
lun 10 public life, il | even desired il, and could
be elected. My private affairs imperiousy Re-
1ure my whole attention, and have determined
T. devote myself to agricultural pursuits. Ailer
50 long career Of pubic service, hope shall
BE- pardoned BY my feow-citizcns, it | ask mat
my name may be Withdrawn from The list Of those
tom whom selection is 10 tie made
There are Others 10 the District | am quite
sure, much batter qualified 10 represent it Than
myself, aui who, il elected, coul: afford 10 do il
al less personal sacrifice.
Very respectfully,
Your friend and fellow ci;izan,
ANDREW STEVENSON.
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LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
TUESDAY, JAN. 80, l849.

The bills from The House we're read and COM
mled. The resolution 70! The election of Coun-
cillor, on Saturday 81 February, was amended,
on motion OF Mr.. RIVES, b. Inserting the 6'b,
instead of the 3ra, and amended, agreed to-
The resolution oil thanks 10 Lieutenant Lynch,
for his present OF the Arabian Calves was laid
on the table, on motion of Mr.. WOODS.
On motion OF Mr. WOODS,
The Senate adjourned.
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For the Enquirer

Mpssrs Editors, Permit me through your Co
lumns 10 announce 10 The voters oil the Congress
sional district composed Of The counties OF Rn X
ingham &c, the name Of William Mccoy, E>q.,
Of Pendlelon, az a candidate for seat in The next
Congress OF The United States. Ii is needless Tor
me 10 say anything relative 10 the qualifications
or merits Of Mr.. Mccoy, as he is well known
throughout the district to possess talents Of high
order and qualifications hat peculiarly fl him
for the crisis. A VorER or PENDLEToN.
The papers in the district are requested 10 copy.
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SMALL NOTES vs.. GOLD.
THE HOUSE OF DgLEc ATEs YESTERDAY

Was occupied all day in the discussion ot a
proposition Tor an extra session 70 complete the
important business Of revising The Civil Code.-
After an animated discussion, the II use by four
majority, adopted the proposition, he ezra ses.
sion 10 begin on The 2Sh May ny. No day
was fixed for the termination OF IT, present ses.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-02

For the Enquirer.
Messrs. Editors: The Democracy Of Greene
will please attend meeting, proposed 10 be hell
al February Greene Court, for the purpose oil
appointing delegates to the District Convention
10 be held in Charlottesville on The l7;hof the pre-
sent month MANY DEMOCRATS.
reDruary lS 1919.
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ALBEMARLE CONGRESSIONAL DIS
TRICp

The Charlottesville Jefiersonian acquiesces in
the 18th OF February. as the day for The assem-
bling Of Convention, 10 nominate a Democrat
&c candidate for Congress, in the "Shpe String"
Dlsrlci, and calls upon the several counties to
appoint delegates as soon as possible. Tine Jcfer-
sonian also publishes The following handsome lei
ter from Mr.. Stevenson declining, from private
considerations, the honor oil permitting his name
TO 20 before the Convention
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-02

nlVlDEND. The Board OF Directors have
- declared a dividend Of FIVE per cent. on the
Capital Stock Of the Clover Hill Rail-Ro ad
Company, payable 10 the Stockholders al The
office OF The Company on The first OF March.
ID S. WOODBRIDGE,
Feb 2-lw Treasurer
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L,or ihe Eu1ujr, ,

The l7,h day of February has been suggested
in several quarters as suitable time Tor holding
The District Convention in Charlottesville, to no.
inmate a candidate fer The ensuing Consression-
al election. Upon consultation with gentlemen
OF Madison and Greene, ii is deemed advisable,
for several very satisfactory reasons. 10 postpone
the Convention Till the 18th Of March. This
will give the counties ample lime TO select their
delegates and allow six weeks Tor the canvass
II this suggestion meets The appreciation OF The
District, hope its sanction will be made known
through the press without delay
A DELEGATE OF ORANGE.
n-.ya. J.o 9n,b IS1O
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NOTICE

INTENDING 10 discontinue my present bust
L ness after the termination OF my license, which
expires on the In instant, offer Tor sale my fii
fixtures, which are nearly as good rs new Any
person wishing I" engage in The Lottery business
IAN now have favorable opportunity If obtain
ing me fixtures, together with The stand, il they
",si,l which has been established for The last Two
Yeats IN that branch Of business. Apply 10
JAS. b. COWLES,
E'ph l-hl Wan 6 Oh
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rHIRTlErH CoNGREss--2d Session.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20 1919.
The Senate vas net Sos; . 'C-3av
HOUSE Or REPRESENTA- iVES.

The Senate was net sc$s; /. iC-aaN
HOUSE or P3ESENFA riVES.
Mr.. Stanton moved reconsideration ei the
vote By which The bill providios Tor extra lay 10
the forward Offices OF The iae Exploring ESpe'
diIon, was yesterday passed.
The vo;e having accordingly been reconsider,
ed, one or two amendments were proposed ana
adopted, when ,hc question again recurring on
The passage Of he bill, as amcGded-
Mr. Aikipsco moved to lay il on Inc 'ahe,
and asked ,he yeas AMI nays, which were order
ed. The House refused 10 az tie lii On The IA
bic, ST 10 81 - and it was then passed.
The resolution reported BY Mr.. J. K. lnsersoil,
from the Judiciary committee, in connection
with the charges OF Aason Ii tie agai:s! Jadge
Concklin, Ito send for persons and paPers,) was
taken up and adopted.
Al 10 minutes pas. P. NJ the House ad-
ionrnPd
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HENRICO COUNTY.-A meeting Of the
Democrats Of Hsnrico is requested al The Court,
House on MONDAY next, al II O'clock, 10 appoint
delegates TO the Convention proposed 10 be held
Tor the purpose OF nominating Candidate to be
supported by the Democratic parry Of this Con-
gressona District al the ensuing election.
SEVERAL DEMOCRATS.
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ORANGE, Jan. Both, ls49.
To The Editors ojte Enquirer.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, !

~ Me Edlt0TS OF me enquirer.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
Richmond, JAM 3lst, Is49. !
Messrs. Editors. | see in your paper oil the
S0th January, over The signature Of "A Voter"
communication, recommending my claims to
The Convention, called Tor the Sd Congressional
District, II nominate candidate 10 be run by
our parry Tor Congress al The mex election. As
| sincerely desire the success of our candidate,
(who ever he may be,) and believing union and
harmony, essential 10 success and for the further
consideration, lhatI am satisfied there are others
who would command larger vote than could,
and therefore success would be the more certain,
and being very DESTROYS OF remaining in the
House OF Delegates, provided my constituent;
will consent, therefore most respectfully beg
leave 10 decline permitting my name 10 go before
the proposed Convention.
am respectfully, your ob'dt. serv'l,
J. B. STOVALL.
The Examiner and Lynchburg Republican
will please copy.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.-The Demo-
Gratis of Chesterfield are requested TO meet attheir
next Court (Monday, Feb. l2lh,) 10 appoint de-
cgales to a Congressional District Convention.
MANY VOTERS.
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"THE CHILD OF THE REGIMENT,

"THE CHILD OF THE REGIMENT"
Was performed on Wednesday night with
brilliant success. The music is sparkling and
delightful. The tab!eau very picturesque and
beautiful. We trust that il may be repealed to-
morrow night, the last opportunity, we regret,
our ciizens will have OF enjoying the peIior-
nance Of The Seguin Troupe.
Mis-. Seguin, as Marie, did full justice 10 the
music and 10 her Interesting character. She will
tonight play in Norma and the Olympic Re-
vels-a charming opere'la. Such attractions
mus! draw full house around the accomplished
and elegant beneficiary.
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bNOTICE--The Democrats of Louisa
county are requested 10 meet al their Court House
on The 18th February, 10 appoint delegates 10 the
Congressional District Convention on the lsf
March. MANY DEMOCRATS.
ySExaminer please copy