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THE TROOPERS MANUAL,
For Light Dragons and Mounted
Rifemen.
L Vol. 32mO---Price SLIPS.

IS A MONG the many timely productions in the way
II of military tactics, which the emergency of the
times has brought forth, we know of noDe more de-
serving than The Troopers Manual" compiled by
Col j. Lucius Davis, the accomplished cavaliy Off
Ger, just published by A. Morris, of this city.
ave part cularly invite the attic ton of those la
terested of the Distinguishing features Of this
work. which we are will obtsin for it place in
he hands of every seeking information on the
iubject.
Besides the cavalry drill proper it contains the re-
gular drill of the United States mounted rifles au-
thorzed by board Of Ulcers of the United States
Army the revolver manuel Of Capt. Bell, u. s. A,
never before published in book of tactics the ap
pcatOn of the regular drill single rahk formations,
also manual aud directions for handling the breech-
yader md other improved arms
"Such combination has never before been pub
shed we believes and in the absence of the cavalry
tactics, published and cold heretofore none Of which
are to be had as we learn it wi no doubt, the
entire edition rapidly to disappear. "-Rhig.
Just published by A. NORRIS
jal5 Publisher and Bookseller, Richmond Va.
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THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.

FROM TEXAS-EyACUATION OF CALVES
ToN.-The San Antonio (Texas) Herald,
of the 9Th inst, says:
One of our citizens just from Galveston
Informs us that the citizens are rapidly
evacuatng Galveston, the people expecting
an attack from the feet momentarily. The
plan is said to be for our friends to fight
the enemy on their landing, and if they are
forced to retreat to burn the city as they
fall back.
SINKING OF VESSELS IN THE CHARLES
TON CHANNEL.-SAvANNAH, Dec. 24.-The
Morning Nepos, of this morning, publishes
statement that seven whalers, of the stone
feet, were sunk in Charleston channel on
Friday.
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Testaments for Texans.-Rev. N. \.
Davis, chaplain of 18th Regiment of Texas
Volunteers, writes to US for Testaments and
Tracts for these noble soldiers, who are
two thousand miles from home, and friends;
and many of HON are without Testaments,
AMI anxious to procure them. Any dona-
tons for this regiment-either for their
temporal or spiritual wants, can be for
walded readily, if left at our olli:e,
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Land and Slaves for Sale.

7 WILL sell at public suction, on the lst Wednes-
l. day Of November, the Tract Of Land and the Slaves
of the estate of the late NJ SIS Tredway, OF Prince
twO-story Yelling, an abundant supply Of wood aud
some vau4ble bottom Isnd The land lies on the
s uth of Buffalo, and adjoining Hampton Sidney and
u I. Seminary.
At the same time will sell the crops stock, &C.,
belonging to the estate.
The above sale is postponed to the Sd Wednesday,
if fair, If not, then the next fair day.
L. T. TBEOWAY, Exor
&c 23-5t of Mos Tredway decd.
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"Schenectady Wagons"

THE Subscribers still the agent for the sale Of the
i above celebrated
FARM WAGONS.
These Wagons have given almost universal salts
faction.
They are now manufactured in this Cit in tho
same manner as heretofore, aud warranted in every
respect to please. Sells sl-o the "CUFF-BRACE
PLOw," aud other agricultural implements"
RO. f. LESTER, Commission Merchant,
BollingbrOke Street, Petersburg, Va.
Petersburg, Feb 9th, I56l.-Gm
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Mr. Fry, says also, that, when he left
England, feet of merchant steamers were
in readiness to take immediate advantage
Ct the breaking of the blockade, and OF ca
up lively trade with the Southern States.
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SCHOOLS
South-side Female Institut,
DanpiXe. Va.

Miss e. E. NOTTINGHAM Principal
THE 4th session of this School will commence on
i Monday, the 2nd Of September under the SUPER
attendance of Miss E. Z. Nottingham. 1.-THE former
Principally aided by her sisters and other competent
assistants.
The mode of Instruction adopted by the Principal.
and tn Sc connected with her, is well known to the
community, and has received the unqualified commen-
datiOn of all those who have favored the School with
their patronage
The attention Of the public is especially called TO
the fact that while the advantages offered are at least
equal To those enjoyed in other literary Institutions
the Terms extremely moderate suited 10 the ext.
gencies of the times.
1t is the aim of the Principal to establish perma
nent School to which parents and guardians may send
their daughters or wards with entire confidence
While scholars are charged from time of entrance
it is of great Importance that he pupil enter at the
beginning Of the session when the classes are or
ganized
Books and stationary, the parents can either fur
nish, or leave money for their purchase with the
Principal. No b lie will be made; and for al expend
ture not included in the regular charges Of III school,
written request ftOm parents guardians will be
required accompanied by the requisite funds
The scholastic year consists OF 10 moi this, divided
into two sessions of months EACH cOmpenc. ng lat
Of September and February.
TERMS for five months, onc-half PAYABLE in advance
the remainder Mt close of session.
Board, (incudIng washing, fuel and lights,) $50 90
English branches, (primary, )..----...-.-.. II so
id Department, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Is 90
Higher do, II 90
Music on Piano Guitar, Inst'l and Vocal. 20 90
Use of Instrument, Observation-Disclosures 2 50
French and l. tin, (each )--............. 80
Painting on Canvass, Observation-Disclosures. 20 90
Greoian Painting, .----. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II 90
Painting in Water CvlOrs. ..-....-. ~ 90
Contingent I ee,- 80
No deduction for absence except in cases of pro-
trscted sickness. App catiOn to be made to Miss
+. T. Nottingham, DR.. Thos p Atkinson, or Rev. j.
N. Kirkpatrick. T. T.. NOTTINGHAM,
su 10y Principal
A VIRGINIA LADY wishes to obtain situation
Il as Teacher in private family or School She
has hsd some experience, and will teach the usual
English bra ches, Latin, French, and beginners in
Music. For further information ad ifess
Miss A. M. 2 Stanton,
Sc est Augusta Co.. Va.
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Barksdale G Brothers,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

RICHMOND VA.
T LIBERAL ADVANCES made on consignments in
IL hand.
Office-corner 18th and Cary, over McGruders
Sons. 16-ly
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GEORGE B. STEEL,
ID EN- TITS r.

OFFICE AND RESIDENCE: MAIN, So
" BETWEEN 9TH AND STu STREETS fffSsss-zSS
Give doors above the Spotswood Hotel,) NIIIO
RICHMOND, VA. Having been engaged in the study
aud practice of his Profession in this his native city,
since the year $40, he feels confident of giving sats
faction to those who may favor him with their pa
tronsge. sp 20-ly
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The Editor acknowledges the receipt of

The Editor acknowledges the receipt Of
the following sums, viz:
Tracts far Soldiers.
Four little girls of Hardy county, $40 90
For 1st Reg. Va. Cavalry, from 2
ladies of Wavnesboro', 90
For Liberty Hall Volunteers, from do, 2 90
For do, from little boy, %
From Y. w. Y. 90
For Testameats.
From Mrs. A. L. Woodruff, 90
From Little son, l 90
From lady of Bedford county, l 90
For Foreign Missions.
From Mrs. A. R., Lewisburg, 5 90
From Mrs. r. W., {" 90
Mrs. A. Ford, of Cumberland County
sends As pair of socks and 6 pair of gloves.
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Fairs of 1850.
& Wilson's SEWING Wachines

Wheeler G Wilson's Sewing Machines
WITH new improvements at reduced prices Tina
w Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company has
ing gaiued ALL their suits at law with infringing nv
nufacturers of Sewing Machines propose that t
public shall be benefited thereby, and have acco
ingly reduced the prices of their Sewing Mschn
Ate this date they will be sold at rates that will
q fair profit on the cost of manufacture, capit,a
vested, and expense of making saes-such pr aad
will enable them to make 6rst-class Machines. ecu
heretofore, guarantee them in every ,rtcress vce
NEEDLES, SILK &c at reduced pBIn ell
n Office and Sslesroom 227 Main SIT
| uond, Va
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JHANTED-A situation as Teacher, by young
w LAZY of enc years. experience in teaching in
large Seminary. Address stating terms, &c.
REV. a. C. HOPKINS.
de25-lt Marhnsburg, Va.
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FarmziIle Female College.

THIS popular aud Furnishing Home School has now
| sixty pupils and can accommodate few more.
The prices are reduced ,ui the times The charge
for AID and collegiate tuition one half year is only
$75 Pupils are CHARGED only from time of entrance.
For circulars, address JOHN La MONTE,
Farmve, Va.
References -Ex-Gov Wise, Elk Gov Flcyd Hon J
NJ Mason, Bishop Early, and Judge G. p. Scarborough
Ii. d. no l6-6t
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MARBLE " -.
JOHN AYIES,
PRACTICAL STONE - - - ND MASON,
Main Street, between SIN aud 9Th Sta,
RICHMOND, VA.
Monuments of any size CT design made to order
the best Italian or American marble.
respectfully invite the attention of those in want,
to my stock, which is tne largest and best finished
assortment of MONUMENTS TONBS, HEAD
PIECES, and MANTELS, to be found in thu city.
II First Premiums awarded by the Virginia Agri
cultural Society. and MeoEsnies' Inasi.nEa
- Ply
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Brownsburg Female Summary.
REV. W. W. TRJMBLE,A NJ, Principal.
TINE next session Of this School will commence IN
/ Monday, the Both of Sept, 1867, AMI close the
25th of June, 1852
TERMS.
Board including fueland Washing, per session, 800 90
Tuition in the various departments, from l8 to 80 90
Music inclrdiag of Piano, 30 90
French, 10 90
Contingent fee, l 80
No extra charge for the Ancient Classics.
A dress t1e Principal, at B,Ownsburg ROckbridge
County, Va. se7-3m
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Edgeworth Female Seminary,

GREENSBORO, n. C.
THE next session of this Instutlon will commence
L on Thursday January u, lf6!.
For further particulars apply 20
de2l-3t RICHARD STERLING Principal
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MINISTERIAL AND RELIGIOUS.

Mrs. A, Ford, Of Cumberland County
sends As pair Of socks and pair Of gloves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-08

IHE BoRDER-SIATR PROPOSITION -Nuuerou,
inquiries have been made Of Us for copies Of III,
plan OF settlement reported by the majority of the
Committee Of the BOrder-state members of Con.
gress We have not a copy Of that report by US
but republish from the Star Of the 5th OF Janpa,y
iasf, cur synopsis Of its recommendations, as fol
lows. Viz:
The Committee on the part of the Border State,
ONT Crittenden ehairnan) held It's second meet.
Ing on Friday mig 1t, and at IL O'Clock adonted
the following propositions
bills. y
An efficient amending Of the fugitive.siave law,
preventing kidnapping, equalizing commission.
ers' fees. &c.
That the Constitution be so amended an 10 oro.
hfbit any interference with slavery I'm anv az Inc
States. ~ AAy VI TIC
That Congress shall not abolish slavery In IN.
dockyards, &c, nor In the District OF CoIumbis
without the consent OF Maryland and the consent
OF Tue Inhabitants OF the District, nor without
compensation
That Congress shall not interfere with the inter.
State slave trade
The sst seers :ns, Be perpetual prohibition of
That the line Of go 30 shall be run through all
the existing territory Of the United States and i'm
all noTta q that line slavery shall be prohibited
south OF that line neither Congress nor a Terrific
St snan hereafter pass any law abol-
snlhg, prohibiting, or In any manner interfering
VII. AFRICAN slavery; and when any Territory,
containing sufficient population for one memhs,
OF congress In any area Of ~ coo square miles
sSail apply for admission as State, II shall h.
tutor may determine.
The committees represented at Its meeting MARY.
iahd, Virginia, Missouri, North Carolina Fers,
kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, Ind ana, Illinois. DeIs,
ware, Arkansas, PENNSYLVANIA, ard New Jersey
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MKKfISs or CONVENTION DELEGATES IN BAL
TIMoRE One hundred delegates, representing
the twenty wards of the city, 1--we from each
ward y assembled at the Law Buildings. corner
of St. Paul and Lexington streets, last night for
the purpose of selecting, in compliance with the
recommendation Of the 80 States Rights Mass
Meeting, held at the Institute, the LIST Instant
twenty-five delegates-one from each ward and
one from each Of the two Congressional Districts
Of the city-to represent Baltimore in the "Sov-
ereign State Convention" to be held there on the
18th instant. After the meeting had been organized
the following resolution was offered:
Resolrsd, That this Convention proceed to non,-
mate twenty-five delegates to represent the city of
Baltimore In the State Convention, to convene in
Baltimore on the 18th Of February 1861 one to rec
resent each ward, and one to represent each Con-
gressional district Of the city, and each ward be
permitted to make its own nomination of ward
delegates.
After an animated discussion, substitute pro-
viding for the nomination Of as many as they
please, and the election Of twenty-five, was
adopted.
large number Of gentlemen were nominated,
and the meeting adjourned till tonight for the
election Of the parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-08

Ex-Governor Lowe AND Governor HIck.
The Annapolis Republican of Thursday saws:
In Gov: loves speech, which we publish to-
oay, Will be found an insnuation that be was
the instgaton Of Gov. Hicks and that by way
OF returning the compliment, he had caused Gov
Hicks to be summoned before that Committee
we have authority for saying that Governor
mons OF Lowe, that he has not, directly or indi.
Lecty, had the slightest communicated with the
Committee In reference to Governor Lowe, or any
other subject
Further, notwithstanding Gov. loves brap-
glng, Gov. Hicks has not been summoned 70 an.
pear before The Committee. Likewise when the
gid6st is ready, our Governor will be pleased TO
OF bis execution. He would like to have a dny or
two to settle up his private affairs before the Sc.
cessionists hang him
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FRIDAY. Eehruary 8


sEsArE.-Mesrs Pugh, Bigler and others pre
sented memorials in favor of the adiustnent O,
the present difficulties by the adoption of tbe
Crittenden com promise
Dir. Seward presented a memorial fayorinp FMS
the laws. "
Mr.; Wade called up his joint resolution extend
Ing the time allowed for taking testimony in Nh,
case OF an application for the extension OF The
patent Tor McCormick's reaper.
The subject was discussed by Messys Wade
Bigler and Pugh.
HOUsE.-The Speaker laid before the Hou.a ,
hitting to Congress a statement Of the miiitarv
to be printed.
Mr. Morris, of Pa presented memorial signed
oy several thousand citizens of his State (sIl of
whom, except two, voted for Mr.. Lincoln. prav
Ing an early settlement Of the national difficulties
upon the basis proposed by the Crittenden reso-
utloDs laid the Ia BILE and ordered To be pr,nted
Mr.. Barr, Of N. Y, introduced a resolution in.
structlng the chairman of the Committee on the
District OF Columbia to notify all parties inter
ested for or the extension Of the Baltimore
ana OHIO Railroad through the city of Washing
ton, and to report to the House at an early date
Objected to and not received.
Mr.. Davis, OF Ind reported from the Commit
zee en- PUBLIC Lands, bill to adjust the claims of
the Puget Sound Agricultural Com PAW with
GREAT Britain, and moved that il be put upon its
passage. Objected to, and not considered
a message was received from the Senate an
q
hockaddy q Liggett, mail contractors
MI. Scott, OF Cal, moved that the bill be taken
uhdei consideration and put upon its passage;
objected to. Fe>'
Mr.. Parker, Of n. Y, presented a memorial
from the citizens Of his State praying an early
settlement OF the national difficulties upon the
pass proposed BY the border State committee;
laia on tne table and ordered to be printed
Mr.: sherman, Of Ohio, presented to the House a
report from the Committee Of Conference on the
Loan Oil, recommending that Congress recon-
soef the vote oy which the bill relative to the re-
oemPnon OF Treasury notes issued last year was
rePealedi ara The report was agreed to.
MI AIdfich. II Mimi, presented memorial
rom the 2isldture Of his State relative to the
navigation ci The ST. CIOix river. Referred to the
Committee Oh Commerce.
MI. kilgore, of Ind, reported from the Com.
mlttee Oh the District CT Columbia bill to incor-
PofaIe the washington and Georgetown Railway
Company. Objected to-
message was received from the President of
me LATED States, transmitting to Congress the
correspondence with Hon Mr. Hayne and south.
ern Senators relative to the delivery of Fort sum
Ter 10 the authorities of South Carolina Referred
70 The select Committee of Five and ordered 10
be printed "
On motion, the House took up the regular order
OF business, (reports from committee of a pri
vate nature and, after the consideration of Ger
tain piivaTe bills
he morning hour having expired the House
resumed the consideration of the report of the
committee Of Thirty-three.
>, MI Hatton Of Tenn f, proceeded 10 address the
mouse; pending which our report closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-08

II A correspondent Of the New York Herald
mentions an affecting incident Of the departure of
the wives and children Of the soldiers In Fc.t
Sumter follows:
On Sunday, the Sd instant, as the steamer Marion
was proceeding down Charleston harbor, bound
for New York, and having on board, amongst
the passengers, the wives-twenty in humber
and children belonging to the soldiers stationed
In Fort Sumter, a somewhat exciting scene &C.
Cured. On nearing the fort the whole garrison
Were seen mounted on the top Of the rsmparts,
and when the ship was passing fired gun and
well TO the dear loved ones en- board Iyhor., thev
possibly never meet again this side of the grave
The response was weeping aud "waiving
adieus' TO husbands and fathers A small band
bent up in an isolated fort and completely sur
rounded by instruments of death rs FIVE forts
could be seen from the steamers deck with the
guns pointing towards Suntet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-08
The EVENING STAR,
WASHINGTON CITY:
FRIDAY. February ., 1851.

u The new Dollar Weekly Star, faller than
ever Of Metropolitan news and gossip, and choice
literary reading, is now our counter ready for
delivery 10 the public. Embraced In Its enter
tanning contents are the following articles:
A Country Romance tale of the Hudson high
lands, Tom Miller, or w no was the Thief-a
singular narrative; Excursion from Washing
ton, No 8, by Victor LautentE; Fishing Ex-
cGrsinR- entertaining; Fhe Cotton Supply and
the Wants Of England, Fun In the London
Skating Parks;
Correspondence between Mayor Berret and Major
Weightmsn; Relisble Statistics of the Virginia
Election; Columbia Institution, &c, &c;
Pun reports Of Congressional proceed ngs, Peace
Convention, Supreme Court, Lectures at the
Smithsonian doln2s Of the Republican Associ-
atiou, Military and Naval Affairs, Patent ONCE
Operations, Post Office Contributions to the
National Monument, Criminal Court, Police
AfAirs, &c;
Latest Telegraphic Dispatches from all parts Of
the country, with the proceedings Of the South
ern Confeierative Convention, progress Of Sc
cessiop and Abolition meetings, Editorials upon
the state Of the country, facts for Agricultural
lists, important Recipes for the house and work
shop, together with several columns Of spicy
Locals, miscellaneous items, Fun and Poetry
This Is just the paper above all others for per.
sons scjourning In the National Metropolis to
send TO their friends at distance. Price only
three cents per copy, or sI.OO per annum; postage
prepaid cY ssamps when so arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-08

POLITICAL MEETINGS IN MARYLAND AT a
Union meeting held by the citizens of Washing
ton county, Nd, Capt Davis, of Boonsboro', de-
livered a strong Union speech, after which a
series Of resolutions were adopted, renewing their
cession. endorsing the course Of Gov. Hicks and
Mai. Anderson, and expressing a determine Il on
to aid In maintaining the Government as 1t now
exists under the Constitution. After patriotic
journed
Another was held at the courthouse Of MARI
borough district on Tuesday last, at which reso-
buttons were adopted opposing the call of a State
Convention, aud denonDcing such measures as
Evolutionary, and unnecessary at the present
time.
A mass meeting Of those friendly to the proposed
Maryland State Convention was held at the court
house, Upper Marlboro, OH saturday last, and
nominated the following gentlemen: Gen. VIM
D. Bowie. DR.. John Fl. Bayne, John Contee, and
Edward Herbert.
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PHHGanal

'.'' Com. Lavalstte, U. 9. N. Is a, the National
80. Col. a. w. Doniphsn, Of Missouri. is al
''-- Yesterdays mail brought hither intelIi-
gene. OF the death Of VIM FLYNN, ar Fso "A
Plitsoufg, Pa aged e.; the father OF WIN FLYNN
Es3 OF This city, a venerable gentleman, uniyer.
ally respected and beloved by al who knew him
ne venerable Bishop Kemper of wisco,.
SD, was seriously injured by the overturnino, of =
sage Al Appleton, In that State ON The oi,b nlt
MS shoulder was dislocsted, and b. was badiy
injured In tie head face. At latest accounts b.
Gen y. X Zollicoher of Tenn !. Hen. ,
1oodrich, +. b Crowninshield n Ws,a,.
u: = Chandler, Of Mass Hons II O r,bsn'
w. Z. Moves, J. J. Wedsworth. E Co,ntpa
Astor: Gen. Wool. Of y. Y; Capt. A E7,sv
Lieuts K Arnold and A S Long,C. = 40
Lawrence, jr and family w. ii. AspinusiI
o. ~. Judge Mason aad lady, Of Nd are a,
.Bishops 90 well as doctors disagree Bi,ho,
Wpittlngoam 81 Maryland, has written a leit.,
70 Governor Hicks, earnestly approving the Cn,or
sand taken by the latter; while Bishop r utledge
offlofda has sent ave hundred dollars 10 tbe trss
surer OF TIE secessionists TO aid In the disunior
movement In that State. The Chicago R.cosd
has mat Bishop RutledRe las meyer been q Uaion
nsn, a. he 10 one Of the only two bachelor ,hor
We American church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-08
Spirit Of the Morning Press.

The Intslligsneer, says of Gov. Hicks, that his
policy would nnd a sufficient explanation, and
an ample justification even IL he had not by his
own declarations and manfestoes given con-
vincing proof Of the sincerity which candid
democrats award to him. When his present
position can no longer be defended, by obvious
considerations Of public duty, he will change
his conduct a. the interests Of Maryland may
require.
The RsPrSlica1 says Of Mayor Berets reply to
Gen. Wsightman, relative to the police and the
seizure Of sae District by SecessionistS:
Let him 1.-THE Mayor read the sworn testimony
or ex Secretary Thompson, that Its seizure was
repeatedly talked over In his presence. Let him
read the Richmond Enquirer threatening the
same thing. Let him, In snort, post himself up,
ton . =