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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
incorporate the cheraw and darlington


incorpprate the Cheraw and darlington
railroad company,
/ lIisJ. III. Reed, from committee on ag
ricuitufe, reported bill for the inspec-
ton Of flour in Charleston,
Mr. Seabrok, from committee on privi-
leges and elections, made reports.
On the subject of giving election Of
electors to the people;
On the division of Pendleton district
into two election di stricts: and
On the changing of the lmic Tor coun-
ting the votes for certain district officers
1fr. G. Nc. Withcrspoon, from the mi
nority of the committee on privileges and
elections, reported a bill to give the cleo
ton of Presidential electors to the peo-
pie Of this State.
Mr., j. B. Perry, from committee on in
corporations, reported bill to incorpor-
ate another bank in Columbia; also a ia
vorablc report on the ctition ovtnewal
of the Charter Of the Commercial Bank
of Columbia.
Mr.. Ashmore, from spo cial committee
to examine into the private Indebtedness
of the Off. crs and directors of the bank
of the State reported that they had dis
charged their duty, and asked to be dis
charged from its consideration.
Mr.. Adams offered resolution, di-
recting the President of the Senate and
the Speaker of the House to include the
pay of the members of investigation in
their pay bills.
dLr. Mcmminger called for the special
order of the day; when
Mr. Richardson having the floor, ad-
dressed tie House at great length against
the bill.
He was followed in able and impress
siyc speech in favor of the bill by Mr.. B.
Il. Perry. We had taken copicus notes
of the able argument, but are compelled
to defer publishing any abstract to-day
Mr.. Irby moved an adjournment ofthe
debate until tomorrow at II o'clock.
Mr. Menminger moved to amend by
inserting to 6 l-2 o'clock this evening
After some discussion Mr.. lrby moved
that the bill and all other papers relating
to this subject be indefinitely postponed
A call of the House was ordered, lag.
ging members and abscntecs called up
when the yeas and nays were taken, anc
Mr.. Irby's motion carriea by vote o
G2 to GO.
Mr. Memminger Immediately offered
some resolutions declaring that, inasmucl
as the General Assembly had decided
that it was inexpcdicnt to recharter tht
bank of the State, the President be re
quired to inform that body at its next ses
sion what steps had been taken to carry
out the drcision
Mr.. Adams offered aresoiution decla
ring that the Ncsbcctt Iron works hac
been mismanaged, and that the contrac
be perfected as soon as possible.
After which the House took rcces
until half-past six o'clock
The evening session Of Wednesday wa
devoted to the discussion of the bill fo
extending the corporate limits Of Charles
ton, which passed on it's second readin,
by vote OF 76 to SO.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22

the king declared that he himself had
not
"Wh, then SHOULD I dieg' said the
Frank The deed cannot even be pro-
we'd against me-"
The king was pleased; and not only
pardoned him, but acknowledging and
praising his wisdom, sent him home 10
his master loaded with presents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
THE BANK.

Ourreaders will see by reference to another
column, that the bill providing for winding up
the Bank fthc State has been lost: the House
voting 60 for and 62 against the bill, and the
Senate 10 to 81.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
MILITARY.

On the l4th inst. CAPT ]. A. CuAsrA1N was
elected Major of the End Battalion, 9Th Rogi.
mcnt, s. G. NJ
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22

should not be able TO stand wolves, wild
cats, or screech-owls in the woods, it is
worth trying The mothers of our Amer
ican men are half-spoilt by being shut up
in stove-heatcd rooms, which might be
cG',ad womens bady-kilns-for they cer-
tainly do kill the courage and strength
out Of them.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22

Why is it that on Emma's cheek
The lily blooms and not the rose2
Because the rose has gone to seek
a place upon her husbands nose.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22

Here is q rather neat epigram on pale
faced wife Read it, all who are topper
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22
Saturday. Nor. IL.

A DASrTL COME TO JuDGMEsT.-Wel learn
tha, the unterrfed and infe1ible democ
racy Of Newport have recently held sol
emn Council of War at the Narrae anseit
House, and appointed Judge Joslen, Judge
Atkins and G.. &. Shaw, ESQ, a Commit
tee, or sort Of Min s,ers Extraordinary, in-
YES ed with terrible Plenipo,en,iary pow ers,
to proceed to Washington, TO protest, be-
fore the Senate, against the confirmation Of
the late Custom House officers in this town.
The meeting was mainly, If not entirely
composed Of those officers who have been
removed from he Custom House, and VIII.
seek this m,de Of revenge for the loss Of
their Offices. This is a funny aG,ir, We
must confess. The whole Locofoco party
of his town will hardly make fair sized
corporals guard, and ye, they are terribly
indignant ,ha: their lie-blood has been sus.
pended. We propose for the Enjoys EI.
traWdinary to commence their protesting
speech before the Senate, in the memorable
words Of Cicero, -Quosque tandem abutere,
Catilins. pa,ientia nostra! &c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

fortunate than others IN finding rich veins of
the precious meta ,.--bu, any one who digs
can find it in Jumps and grains or scales =
and the amount found by single man in
one day varies from half an ounce To two
pounds, and sometimes even more. The
place contains q vast number Of tents, many
frames Of houses covered with canvass, 25
or 30 wooden buildings, a few Of br ok, aud
two houses of zinc, and one of cas-, iron
The city 10 full Of people trade very brisk
and prices are many times higher than a,
San Francisco. There arc six hotels, one
theatre, and one place Of Public Worship
Gambling is carried on to greater extcn,
than in Mexico even; there are hundreds
Of monte banks, faro banks, roullettes, &c,
and the quantity of money in coin and Pls.
Ger gold tha, ir lost and won is almost in
credible. The weather 10 worry warm du-
ring the day late at nigh, il is fifty de.
grees colder than at noon. The dust is
equal almos, to ;ha, of Perote in Mexico
The city is situated at the head waters Of
the Sacramento, on its junction with the
American fork, two miles below Suffers
Fort. Thirty sail Of vessels are now lying
tied up to tho banks of the river; half Of
these are ships and barks. The Sacrsmer.
to is a beautiful river, bounded the entire
length from the Bay hither with a stately
growth Of Sycamores and Oaks, miIod with
an occasional range Of Willow brush it is
broad and deep, and we'll adapted for navi-
CATION
Wednesday, Sept. 26ih We are jus,
staring of for the Mines on tho south fork
Of the American river it is our intention
to stop first at " Weaver's Creek" which
~ about fifty miles from Sacramento City.
Viewers Creek" lies between Mormon
Island" and I" Suffers Mills" six miles
from the latter place. Mormon Island"
is the nearest diggings, and is only thirty
miles distant. At Suffers Mills" the
Gold WAS firs, discovered. There are bo tn
wet" and " dry diggings at the place
where We intend 10 stop. We have hired
an ox-team to convey our goods and pro-
visions for three months, and we pay $l2
per hundred pounds for transportation.
California letters continued on third Page
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22
NEWPORT r. T., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER

under way, and few hours sail rived 10
cross the Suisun Bay; q, the head Of the
Bay, and at the junction OF the San Joaquin
and Sacramento rivers, is situated New York
Of tho Pacific, our port Of destination, where
we anchored, Sept. 5,h, distant from San
Francisco. sixty miles. Our first business
was TO prepare TO start for the mines, on
the plans formed in accordance with the in
formation we had gained since our arrival
Experience has taugh, those who have
tried the experiment, tha, large companies
formed in the States for tho purpose Of
mining find it eIpodent here to divide into
smaller companies, Of from three to twelve
each. Ours is formed upon this plan, each
individual choosing company to sui, hin.
self, snd out Of seventy, ten regular num-
bered companies were formed, to proceed to
the mines. 1t was my fortune to be connec-
ted with company No. l, composed Of l..
Johnson, ]. Freedom, B. Brown, w.
Hatch, J. H. Demares,, Wm. Fludder, II.
Spooner, r. p. Clarke, NJ. Cottsrell, J.
Tompkins, o. Carpenter, and c. Cummings;
all from Newport except Cummings who
is from Providence.
Previous to our leaving for tho minss,we
were under the painful necessity of follow
ing one Of our number, Mr.. .Weleh, native
Of England, to his last resting place. tie
was subject to lingering disease during
he entire voyage, and his return to life on
on shore seemed to hasten his end
Our arrangements completed, our several
companies started in boats for the mines,
some for the diggngs up the Sacramento,
the remainder up The San Joaquin. We
embarked with our baggage up The San
Joaquin Sept. 2lst, and proceeded abou,
half the distance to Stockton, the head OF
navigation. The following day we pro-
ceeded the remainder Of the distance, which
is about eighty miles from New York
We heard here a variety of reports relative
TO the gold diggings; but one thing was evi.
dent, that no industrious and temperate per-
son who goes 10 the mines, returns withou,
some gold as the fruit Of his labor. With
such evidences, combined with the strength
OF purpose and resolution which every
member of our company possesses, Ne stait
tomorrow, Sept. Gath. in fine health and
good spirits, for the Potolmy mines, conf
dent of success.
p. S. The administering Of justice is
more despo,ic here than in the States. Ia
man commits crime, the whole populace
pursue him and bring him to justice. We
were instrumental in arres,ing and deliver
ing TO the authorities five seamen in Gov
ernmcnt employ, who attempted to drown
an officer belonging to Government sur
veying schooner, and for whom a reward
Of twenty-five hundred dollars was offered,
which we secured and RENTED home for
the payment of our debts.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22
A STRIKING THouCHr.-"The death Of

A STRIKING THouGHr.--"The death Of
an old man, wife," says Lamsr,ne, " is
like cutting down an ancient oak that has
long shaded the family mansion. Hence
forth The glare Of III, world, with its cares
and vlcissiludes, fall upon the old widow
er's heart, and thore is nothing to brc,k
their force or shield him from the ful
weigh, Of misfortune. 1t is as il his right
hand Was withered-as if one wing Of the
eagle was broken, and every movement ,ha,
he made only brought him 10 the ground
His eyes aro dim and CLASSY, and when the
film Of death falls over him, he misses those
accustomed tones which might have smooth
ed his passage TO the giavc ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

GtWe present this morning two very
interesting letters from young gentleman
from Newport, now in California which
will be read with much interest, particular
ly the latter, which gives more distinct
and comprehensive view Of the locations Of
places, &C., than any letter we have seen.
San Eancisco, Sept. 4, l649.
This place con-
,ains, at present, a population Of about ls.-
900, and every ono Of them is busily en-
ployed a, something wages BY the day
will average $lo for mechanics and labor
ers. Clerks obtain from 5000 to $500 per
month and their board paid. At the
Mines they average two ounces Of gold a
day for each man, as near as l can ascer-
tain from conversations that l have held
with people who have worked at the dig
gings.-many make great deal more /; an
ounce of gold is worth SIC, here. l have
had an offer of $500, month and board,
bu, rejected it, as think can make much
more al the mines. The situation offered
mo was a clerkship in hotel which has
Just been started. Thus you will see that
have refused thiriy-six hundred dollars
and my board which is worth fifteen hun
dred, per year. Board at the best houses
10 from $40 to $50 PEI week. Provisions
and clothing are very cheap here at pres
snt, in fact they ore lower than At home.
Gold dus, is very plentiful ! saw moro
than hundred pounds yesterday have
seen more gold since my arrival than !
have ever saw before in my whole life. |
think ihes San Francisco will be ono Of the
larg ss,, il not the largest city in the United
States. There are about 200 square-rigg-
cd vessels in port, at present. The wealth.
or in this city 10 quite cool, mornings and
evenings, but in the middle ofthe day i, is
very wsrm,- we also have q great deal Of
fop. But in tho win,er it is said that moth
isQ can be more pleasant. There is very
little sickness here, and less at tho Mines
Now let mo astonish you concerning the
conduct Of the inhabitants Of the Whole Of
the gold reg ions. There is no place in
the Union, net even excepting Newport,
where there IL ono half Of the order. deco
run and honesty that there Is hsre /, goods
Of all kin,s lay in heaps in every street,
carelessly exposed, with no watch or guard
over them. and such a thing as ihell J.
not known. A year agor wa different,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

There are several ways OF reforming
men: by the laws Of the civil magistrate,
and by the preaching of ministers; but the
mos, likely and hopeful reformation Of the
world mus, begin with children. Whole.
some laws and good sermons arc but slow
ways. The mos, compendious way is
good education this may be an efec,ua
prevention Of evil, ,wherea. all after ways are
but remedies
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

bu, now law and order Ire,ail nobody
carries arms Of any description, neither here
or at tho Mines. Persons come down from
the Mines with thousands of dollars in gold :,
many times alone, and always unarmed, be-
cause il is TOO troublesome 70 carry them
around. The law is enforced with great
rigor, and man who is caught, stealing is
tried before a regular jury, and condemned
and punished according to the enormi,y OF
his offence. Two or three have been hung
for robbery, and as many more for murder,
&c, and that has efiectually stopped all
lswlessness In these regions firearms will
not sell for half of their first cost. saw
Mr.. Newc.mb, Of Providence, who is do
ing good business Thomas Thurston ar
rived month ago, in good health he has
gone to the Mines and no doub, by this
time is worth two or three hundred ounces
Of gold.
We start this aftern Don in the direction
of.he Mines, and shall proceed as speedily
aspossible to make fortune.
Notwithstanding The favorable aspect Of
affairs here some of our Company are very
dlsconsolate, in truth homesick, and many
wish themselves at home, living on twenty
five cents a day, or less, when any one of
them can 60 to work here and mako e;gh,
or ten dollars day clear Of his board. No
doubt thCse men will write dolefui letters
home, everything, from tho first week ou,
at sea, up to the present time, partaking
Of the complexion Of their own thoughts,
which are dark, sorrogful and foreboding
write this in a
hurry, as We leave the city in an hour
am sitting at an old box in the tent, be-
l'ngng to the " Providence Mining Com
any," writing with borrowed materials
upon sheet of paper which begged, not
having time 10 60 on board and write.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

o3.Wha, do men think they gain when
they stop their newspaper Do they sup
pose tina, the loss Of one subscriber, OF Of
twenty subscribers amounts to anything -
When one stops half dozen 1 ew subscfib.
ers come in on the principle, tina, the dealh
Of one msqui,o calls up dozen TO avenge
his death. The subscription lis' Of any
Journal is bu, an incidental pau of its sup
port so that the subscriber who drops his
aper only deprives himself Of a means Of
Information. wlihou, injuring tho paper or
its publisher.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22
Neo York cfthe Pacific, I
Spi. 10, ISlS.

We left San Francisco in tho afternoon
Of SEPT lard proceeded up the Pablo Bay
as f,rss Rcnicia, where we anchored for
the night Eally IN the morning &c got
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

The average yearly salary OF the teachers
in tho National school, of iceland j. Gl3-
about $50
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

Sept. 2 We have arrived at lsst IN
por. San Francisco is a city Of kind you
never s.w or heard Of before, With a few
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-22

good and substantial houses, and good many
extempore ones, and a great many tents
and arbors of boughs of trees, shrubs, or
anything that will shelter from dews and
winds. Merchandise at wholesale is az
cheap as in the States. and much ,ha. is
unsaleable is thrown away. Liquors are
trife higher.
(Ihe balance the letter gives the pri-
ces Of articles at San Francisco, the same
as we have heretofore published, in other
letters, and from the Price Currents of
California papers.-Ed. News)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-09-25
MERCHANDISE.
New Fall Goods.

T c. COURTNEY would inform his country
J friends, and all others in want Of DRY
GOODS, ,ha, be is now opening large aud
we'll assorted stock, and would especially invite
Them 10 call early and lay in their supplies. His
seek consists in part, as follows
Pterch aud English Cloths, OF all grades
French, English and American Cassimeres
six and Mcrino Vesiings
Coeaucncck Cassimeres and Kentucky Jeans
Sal,aelts and Sack Coatinss
Kefseys and Linseys
White, red, yellow and green Flannels
Hear Rugs and Bazes
Negro and BID Blankets
Cotton Uznaburgs and heavy Shirlinss.
Brown al beacned Cotton Shrtings
Brown aud bleached Cotton Sheetings, s. e ia
DRESS GOODS.
Chanseable Silks and Sains
Small figured chanseabe Silks
Plain black Silks and FioreIces
Plain and figured MouSlns anu Cashmere'
French ana Enslish Nerino
Lonese and G. burg Cloth
r ,ach, Eng. 81 and American Prints
Fine 10! OF Diapers and Linens OF all grades
Gen,lcmens and Ladies' Hdkis. and Gloves
Ritbons, Laces and Trimmings, &c. &C.
of which will be sud cheap 70, cash or 10 pune
iuai customers. J. =. Cooh NS''
Sen u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-09-25
FaUQUIER LAND FOR SALE
ansaisnssn.Xa Farm.

f.,IiE terms II sale OF this Farm made li; SrI'fni
hr, not havin. been compiled with, II y again o.
f.rri. TINS Farm amongst TIE hio>' Piihi''r ~ ''
,sunty II lisS within i've mics al tnr happ'hdh.
neck I:>rr aud canal seven im.eS al Tue villa: ~
ly,,,,nin and be fur ana tive "i the taulhirf
White Sunhnr springs. II cnn!aina between nine nun
rri and nur ti0u sand acres The greater portion 'l
which the line .ei snil, generally found IN mat co
=. r,iii large portion CT fine butnn meadow lahh,
ran,I, rms The Farm admirably adapted for grain ami
f,r uro.;ur: several good springs, with fine stream
r.nn,no through the whole Farm.
'ruc In,efn yrnent4 are comfortable ptiin Farm
INNS. Barn stables Cibhs, Sc, each hl'ins bern
,er-ntly put in repair Ncl very distant from these i
an yaicd site for i:s erection uf sch better iiiid
inss as proprietor might prefer, commanding iu'l
view ii tie whole Farm The location ri this Farm
renders II desirable property; Is proximity 90 the canal
la The village OF Wauenton and the White sulphur
Springs aiTordng than usual fici,;'e. at health
and o sucl.;y; AMI by the canal cheap and ready ac
cess 10 market all lis prodGets. The terms WI De
as liberal mn,t purchasers could we'll desire f"f
session given a any time 10 sun the purchaser, win
dss able ARRANGEMENT the putting ~ Ifo%ins r'"r
Purchasers wishing 10 view Inc farm, are rrirfIeu
IL Edmund Rose Esq. nov The occupant, Charles
Chiltnn or Jones Green E-qm, residents within !rw
miles. or To- JAMES FOATAINE OF Hanover,
p THORNTON Of Fredericksburg,
Aug l7-ctr Executors Of A F Rose, deceased.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-09-25
REI,I.FtEI.D FOg SALE.

e. ET.LFtELD. the residence OF the late Mrs 81
ID Payne, in the upper psrt Of iinoehiahh county
about fourteen miles from the Court hodse, on toe
Gainesville road aud u shout ten miles from rem
terto.,- IL ,rel,nrse on the James RIVER Canal 4"
when an excellent road leads. The Tract c".itainj
ohouI iir- ,,ndr-h acres, has siihciensy 81 wood
land /, well witrrrd upper L;ckineiio- Cfe,s run.
min. ~ IT, on which u good site i"f Cost ahi
,,r .it:l ana has u Barn, @lth good fhfsshns
Nle,1. ,nrer Tobacco fiou-es, nse Negro Quarters
.tl m cher .sary out buildings II has an lf.
rII.ri al choieo Apple Trees, and variety ot "thef
Fnu Free. Inc Dwelling House, s'Irrcu ndet W
orn1;rnta trees AMI beautiful -hrubtcfy, IS - al
,r1ct IN il appearance = Comfortable and con
vra..nt In-f- IS good o.h-- IL the y1:d, ani s.ie
G.,d.. "a productive ru, ini vs:-tit"i Eelih'ih
!. a. heath. az any residence ia the e1uHtt, ana III
soil! tnsIgh no; .!-rp, IS liieE, .eidHy pni"rlhs
cora nais g;s.s nj manufacturing t"naeco
TERMS :--si 40 cash, lie balance 10 I'VE years .
longer if desired. snc purchaser giving DEED 81
Ttns, an .s land The plyinrHt o ia. -ah-
tnrei,er with ia annull interest Possession. 10 he
.,,, n an tht, lat OF January next Ia the pns'asrr
,vh. my sue 4 rrop wheat In, Fall. perfect itie
10 tlr estate Is Ia LAURA !. and Elizabeth II Pope,
,h,rb y 4! ta conveyed ~ them q III. purchaser
~. e.;EsCr..rr, Colonel NJ u Payne, Or Mr
i.., ,hr c.c,,c-,, "iii snow the plarr 10 sEg one
.i.Lin. To- purchase Letters r-sird 10 mysrif, cr
Colonel 81 81 ra.rr. u: Goo-hlili C"s.:t llousc.
VIII rrcr!:. PRONG, st;enii"n. . -
anI 2i--Ctf ilfhs FoTr'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-09-25
Executor oil pr Samuel w Tomps.:..s, Diseased.
Srgu,yillr .rptsinb-T l---C.l
VALUABLE TAVERN PROPERTY FOR


Ar PRINCE EDWARD COURT HOUSE. VIRGINIA.
1--WE. subscriber being drsrGus 10 change HIS voca
ton, proposes "a seil his Tavern Lots aud ape.
l.narc, J. consisting at large and comnodous Tavern
;usr ur " bg,,. and IN complete order, situated IN
,rdl,rl, III front Of the Court House sqliiir Jist ~
tlr rr,. business S;ah-s sufficient 10 aee"ini"-
,ia,a aairpd horses. Win all necessary ots l"r WI
LIZ. l!u:ci Yard, Garden, sc, &C. Tie whole bu't
within the las. f." years.
I'M. pg.2e.iy - situated 1t the r"uny seat, w'ttIh
rr,. II miles Of tie tas.n of Farnvi.!r, w..h.a abopt
one mite at Harpira sidney college, which ha' y
this time one hundred ami twenty students IL WHICH,
nsti;niiom those having 10 educate, l'ine III con
yrarnt distance, by tho purchase 81 srh"idrsh'p Il"
SlgD ra. r,urair al eIr without urtlrr r"si io
tuition; a,.o, WITHIN oic mile oi Union III. o"airai
SEMINARY aud III gil o Professor Eraneht $ Female
seminary. IL. :ac, thu place IS made up "t Schools,
-nlarie>. etc, making IL ohr of i!e m"St desi-
rahlc situations IL Virrirln.
Tsc subscriber deems II unnecessary 10 say more III
regard 10 Tie property n he invites AL persons ur-
rama of purchasing. come forward aud Srw Tie pre-
misses before tie 18th October, Count Ga, ~ VIII On
that .ar h. offered Il pwhic auction, II no S"h pri'
ya.ry NJ fire and ii cd before TIN iine dur n"i'r
viii BE- gwen. NiLHD. u Soi-LL
Prince Edward Icari llo;iS-, September ll--cwiw
ar Richmond Tiai-s requested 10 copy.