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Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27
YAgA@ %lANN-HSGS,
BLANK BOOKS

OF every size, made to any pattern, elegant du.
rable and cheap, suitable for Banks, Public Offices,
Merchants, &c.
Il. Porter 4. Son, having laid in fresh and
extensive stock of goods in their line, at very reduc
ed prices, will be enabled to supply them wholesale
and retail, at Philadelphia prices generally.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27

at WiImington, DeJa1care, conducted By WILII
| AM SHEREn, Nth the assistance Of accom-
pLished female Teachers.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27

M. o9ssafarkct- Street general assortment Of
BO0xS. in elegant gilt binding and plain,
y3xstzHi,vaRY, F.aNCY ARTICLES, SC.
I. M VI redncedprices among 7chich are
wn,leN IN * Bibles [Webs ers Spelling Books,
$Nxil1eFs Dictionary English Readers
Ainsworth's Latin do. lntroductons
Virgil Delphini tSequels
f3ofsce do. Murray's Crammars
Greek Lexicons ny Comy's do
DO Testaments CaIdeli's do.
Paul and Anxious Greeneafs do
ROLLINS Ancient History Jack Hallyard
Spectator iiars of Steel
Morses' Amer'n Revolution Highlanders
Hutton's Mathematics Spy
asunmery's Surveying Randolph
Playfair's Euclid segur's Expedition
Village Sermons Franck
,Jesephus Redgauntlct
Lees Campaignc rlree spanards
Byron's Works Mathematical Instruments
Burns do. Scales and Dlyders
Scottish Chiefs Penknives
Gil Bias Scissors
Testaments, plain and gilt Gold and silver Pens
Psalms & Hymns do do Pocket Books
Morses Gazetter Windsor & Fancy soap
Common Prayer Book Sealing Wax
Hawkins Plea to the Crown Office Waters
Grimshaws U. States Common do.
DO. do. England Ruled, writing & letter paper
Adams Geography & Atlass Paint Boxes
Woroeser's do. do Canels tIair Pencils
Cummins' do. do. Flsck Lead do.
Smieys do. do Visiting Cards
Bennet's Arithmetcs Shaving Boxes and Brushes
Jess do. Razor straps
Pixies do. Pocket Ivory Combs
Lewis do. Durable Ink,
10. Algebra inkstailds
Bonnycaste's do. States
Do. Mensuraton Do Pencils
Comly's spelling Books Parchment fine quality, &c
Copy and Cyphering, Memorandum and Receip
Books, &c.
White and Blue Bonnet Boards.
Day Books and Ledgers.
Writing paper, hot pressed, gilt, &c.
Letter do. do. Wrapping do
Magistrates and other Blanks.
PAPER =ASssslNi:.NGS,
Great variety, from a5 TO GO cents per pcice.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27

Always on ha ythe best quality Eve geese feathers.
s ss he
has with hopes by keeping good assortment and
selling cheap usua he will retain the pubcs patronage
- Joseph Pogue.
D. The subscriber will sell cloths and kersmeres in
pArsar, small advance from the auction prices. Per-
Wanting cheap articles will find it to their advantage
to call at his store No l01, Wilmington, Del.
1-Sm
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27
RAGS.

The highest price given for clean linen and cotton
Rags at No. 81, .Market-street.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-04-27
BOOKS & FANCY A1kExsTus,

For sale at R. PORTER 4 SONS Book Store,
Ma. o5ssafarket- Street q general assortment Of
BO0xS. in elegant yilt biadi*s and plain,
xxsx7ai,sv.aRY, FANCY .ARTICLES, SC.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07

This tract of land contains acres about half of it
is standing in fine timber of good quality, the cleared
lard toleraby well improved VITA, Orchards, &c. &c
There is about twenty acres az meadow land, Ia
ken well IN grass and mucA ct prime meadow
land TO clear, heavily numbered r;lerc is "a Dwelling
House on this tract OF Land, 400 nnred feet in
length, two stories high, with long porch Oh each
side, well calculated to entertain large companies; th
all other necessary buildings, III good order There is
also valuable tanuers and Cotton Picking Machine
non men son, attached totbis property, which can
be buus Niit u without the premises, coed terms
to suit purchaser 1t Is believed that this place has
on 1.-THE hest water tins side of the mountains and
heathy on the top of the Blue Ridge. II lies in the
fok OF several public roads, the and lines
of tue upper part OF Stafford and the lower edge of
Fauquier and Prince William Counties. have no
doubt from the situation of this land is well cacula
ted to make AMONG the handsomest places in all
this section Of country 1t is believed to be fine sit
uation for country store. deem it unnecessary to
give further description, persons disposed to pur
chase, will view the premises, and then feel sure
there will be bargain. The subscriber intends con-
tnuing his Boarding House Establishment for the
commodation ct customers. during the present
son OF the Springs, on moderate terms.
July Scott l.. DICKINSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
No,0 as the time TO use Stomachic Bitters, u
GrQnd Restorative To- Health.


nOCT. WEDDERBURN, informs his friends and
~ the public generally, he has on hand at his
Shop on Fairfaxstreet, large supply of the above
unequalled article. by the bottle, dozen, gallon or
quart All who are DESTROYS of enjoying that inest
maole blessing, health-n climates like this, where
togs and miasmas, are common at this, and other
seasons OF the year. will find it to their advantage
use them two or three times day, great benefits
will be derived from them. In extreme cases of debi
y they have seldom failed to have the desired effect,
as can be proved by number of cur most respecta.
Die ctizens ofboth sexes They have also been used
in many places in Virginia, viz: Richmond Norfolk,
Gosport, Hampton on the Potomac, Rappahanuoc and
James Rivers and the lower counties of Maryland
hey also have been spoken highly of in Kentucky,
Pensacola Tallahassee, Key West New Orleans, Ma
tanzas, (Cuba), bermuda, st. Thomas st. Bartholo-
news and Martinique. Each bottle has label of iii.
rections, and sealed and stamped with my SEAL to pre-
vent counterfeits.
Price so cents per bottle, or S. per Dozen Retail
ers have.frequently sold them at 81
sept 5-3taw1m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07

snc,osed. where every article absolutely neces-
sarv TO comfortable life, is produced by the SOIL,
or manufactured by the skill! and industry OF inc
inhabitants: where the Arabic is used as writ
ten language in the ordinary commerce OF me;
where regular and abundant markets and iaifs
are kept, and where degree OF lnteiilgence
and partial refinement distinguishes the inha-
bi,ants. little compatible with the personal qua
lities attached, in the current notions Oh 'he
age, to the people Of Guinea.
Mr.. Ashmun proceeds to state, that it has
been the policy Of the neighboring tribes TO shut
out as much as possible the colonist from Inc
Interior and even to conceal from them the TACT
of the existence Of such People as are now
found in possession Of the country at niue
distance from the coast. The reason he states
to be their "desue TO possess Themselves 81 me
f" streams of commerce By coneeahns the remote
" SOURCES of their gains" II is now ascertain
ed, beyond all doubt, that The inland tribes are
anxious to open direct communication win
the Colony. AS large proportion OF the ex-
por,s from the Colony are, a, present, from these
interior regions, il is believed, that opening
free passage will double The amount Arrange
men,s are making accordingly to effect this OBJ
iect, by amicabe negotiations with the coast
tribes; and Mr.. Ashmun thinks there is pro
mise Of speedy and entire success.
"It affords me satisfaction (says Mr.. Ashmun)
to state that we have within few days, accom-
plished the entire renovation OF the schools OF
the Colony-oryanizing all on the Lancasterlan
system, and uniting them under common gu
perin,enden,, the Rev George McGill, who ar
rived by the Doris, from Baltimore. There is
at present great want Of school books and
stationery. We are grateful for tie box OF ;he
former sent out by the Doris: but, among more
than two hundred children, they cannot be look
ed upon as supply for more than half year.
In a note, he adds, GAN the children OF .,he
| Colony attend School" They are
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07

A pure hase has been made Of the valuable
part OF Bushrod Island, including the whole
right bank Of Stockton Greek, from the ST
Paurs to the Mont,erado, (eight miles,) and
directly opposite 20 the ST. Paul's territory,
which can Of Itself support small colony. \
part Of the emigran,s by the Doris are to BE- 10
Gated on this Island "We hope the next sea-
"son (says Mr.. Ashmun) 10 have a bridge
"Qeng,h lao feet) across the Stockton. to con-
"nec; the new Bushrod purchase with the ST..
"Paurs.'
In reference to future rfnigrations, the Colo
NAL Agent observes:
"About the first Of October, it NAV be rea
sonably expected la. tie whole number of
people ROW on expense viii be IF our bands, SS
the RecepiGcis az irgscnt occupied by them will
be vacani - early ne fist OF Decembe:, by
theiI rcmerai uao rh-,r own house, The he
eeptac!e will mold $50 persons, aud additional
accomnoda,i1ns may " easily procured for
! SO more. Shout Ihe Bosrd despatch their
mex, compaE, wiIa 3 view to The settlement OF
Grand Bassa, 4hica s,.ps Ihey Wiz, viii be
necessary 20 provide pagtcu'aly for the exi>
sences Of 4 new seulemen By sending, or su..
th"r,ziHg.n.e to buy here (Which is beiter) ten
thousand fee Of Boards"
We trust that no apology need be offered for
the number ana leigh Of these extracts. From
the very able aud fuli communications before
US, we M Int make uany others Of scarcely less
interest. They canno, fail TO produce their APP
! Tr0priaje fleets on an enlightened and seGer-
Jus People. The very mail which brQu gl,l 10
| oul Office these patches, brought also let
ter from very respectable gentleman in Mary
land, inquirng, whether all his servants (thirt,
in numher) can have 4 passage the present sea-
SON to the Colony.
Let, then, our friends throughout the Union,
feel the holy motives which Fought now 'to in
spire item in the prosecution Of work so
manifestly conducive 10 our interests and honor
as naion, to the regeneration OF Africa, and
10 the glory Of God Let not the Autumn pass
without the departure Of two expeditions to
Liberia Let every friend Of our Cause be &C
| tive. And here we would humbly SUCCESS, that
should the Society," of Friends IN North Carroll
IA, who have repeatedly made liberal dona-
tons TO our Society, 6nd themselves able to
fit out an expedition at their own expense, we
should confidently expect the most gratifying
results from The ,H'arts of the present year
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
Look here,--More Lona far SITE

JNfpe he subscriber having recently $1,000
~ been seized with of those sort :sEsSs5
sHsS of Tallahassee nts, and for ais reIef y -
30. hf will sell The creates Bargain e $50
in Land and Improvements everkrown IN this coun-
try-which isthe Dlace whereon he resides, and
known by the name of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-09-07
stafford Spriugs.

known by the name of
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

VfRCLNLA-Berkeley County Court, 70 ,sie
JUNE TERM, 1877
Thomas Patton and Elizabeth his wife l,,.r
izabeth Kerney widow OF Robert Kerney 49,
John T. Kerney, William P. Reney. N,rs.
Kerney, Eliza Kerney & Eldegert Kerney. pr's!
AGAINST ",
John Kerney, Elliot Kerney, adm;n;s,, >.
tor Of James b. Kerney, decd. and Flsa.
Kerney, Thomas Kerney, jas: Blue and Is,s
his wife, late Jane Kerney, George ST 6ub.
and Susan his wife, late Susan Kernev.-M
nor and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth r.,
ney, and Solomon Blue and Mahela his wife I.
Mahela KerDey, heirs and representatives #
John Kerney, deed. and William Long, Dsps
In CHANCERY.
TNHE defendants, John Kerney and EIro,
a Kerney in his OWN right and Us administrs,
tor OF James b. Kerney, deed. Thomas Ks,.
ney, James Blue and Jane bis wife, George :,
Aubin and Susan his wife, - Minor and mi.
zabeth his wife, Solomon Blue and Mahela Ri,
wife, not having entered their appearance, and
given security according to the act of Assem-.
bly, and the rules OF this court and it appearing
10 the satisfaction of this court that they are
nos inhabitants of this state-H is Ordered. Ths,
the said defendants John Kerney, and EIEo,
Kerney in his own right and as administrators Of
lanes B.. Kerney, decd. Thomas Kerpev.
James Blue and Jane bis wife, George St
Aubin and Susan bis wife, - Minor and o.
lizabeth, his wife, Solomon Blue and Mabel.
his wife, do appear here on the second MONDAY
in September next, and answer the bill Of the
plaintiffs, and that acopy of this order be forth.
with inserted for two months successfully in
the Martipsburg Gazette, and be posted at the
door ofthe Court House of this county.
A Copy-Teste,
June 81, 1927 ID. HUNTER, c. BIC.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
VHJSkEY

Brandy-honest, blunt inHaming,
Holds at least a gram OF grace;
Warns US his effects arc shsming,
by his brazen browny face.
Generous Vine with ardor flashes,
Sparkling sprighily to the eyes,
hlnii1g by his Turple bushes,
"Merty be-but be ye wise!"
Wicked HAskeyi most deceiying.
Thou with paid moony hue:
Mischief more than all achieving,
Less than any warning true.
Hiding under looks so sickIy,
towerless, puerile, and sad,
Raging fires. that kindling quickly,
Make US IN a moment mad.
Brandy, sends bis sots to sleeping,
Vine inspires with mirth discreet:
Hhiskey Ger their functions creeping,
Blosts them up with vile conce.t.
Then The fools so fond contracting,
Full of fancied pleasures glow,
All unconcl0us what is acting,
Sit aud Yibrate TO and fro.
Nose to nose 80 solemn nodding,
Deeply critical and wise
Scorning logic's heavy ~ploddinE,
Solving riddles with their eyes:
Wisely winkirg, elbows budging,
Serious, settling things Of state.
Christian scruples serious judging,
Diving cen the depths of fate.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

John Rerney, Eliot Kerney. Thomas Rerney.
James Blue, Jane Blue, George So. .3nbin aud
Susan 81. .4H5in, - .h'nor and EaEabsh
Miner, Solomon Blue, .AiahatG Bh4e,
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on Saturday, the 18th day Of August
i next, between the hours Of 9 O'Clock in
the morning and 5 in the evening, | will pro.
coed to take the deposition of William Tabb,
at his house in the Town Of Mar,insburg, which
deposition | mean to offer in evidence in q suit
now depending in the Berkeley county court,
in which you are defendants aud / and others
plaintiffs. THOMAS PATTON.
July -, 1S27.-4w.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
GDMRN0S
LOTTERY AND EXCHANGE OFFIC

LOTTERY AND E&ChANGE OFFlCE,
ia, Market-Street, Baltimore.
Where both the great capital prizes oil
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
each, were sold in late lotteries, and where
in the lsst Lottery, the HIGHEST CAPITAL
was sold, and where more capital prizes have
been soldthah at any other office IN .AmericG-
UJoHpERs from any part ofthe United States.
either by mail post paid or private conveyance,
enclosing the Cash or Prize Tickets in any OF
the Lotteries, will meet the same prompt and
p%unctual attention as if on personal application.
CJAddress 10
il. COHEN, ia. & BROTHERS, Baliso e
Baltimore, July i2th, 1897.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
SHisrcuane0tis.
DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS

DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS,
With regard to the prevalence Of
particular merit, some diversity NAV
be observed in the great divisions OF
our country. In the East, there ap
pears 10 have been more learning, dill.
gence, authorship, religious zeal, svs
tematic irugality, and early republican
principle and resolution more found.
ers or benefactors of schools and col
legesi more ingenious mechanicians.
The profession of the Law seems to
have flourished, in all parts, with near
iy a proportional share of most able
members: that of Medicine has been
richest IN the middle states. South oil
the Susquehanna, we find the most
brilliant orators; more active and chi
various military leaders; more liberal
and accomplished gentlemen, high
minded, devoted patriots, who expos
ed their persons and large estates, and
endured all losses and priyations,
with Zeal, irmness, and even alacri
ty, that bring TO mind the best of the
cavaliers in the civil wars of England.
vi merchants, we might name many,
scattered over the sea board, who have
exerted a noble and enlightened libe.
rallty. and who bore an important
share IN the work of the Revolution,
or IN that of subsequent legislation
In the West. we discover a large fund
oil heroic character, romantic and c.
ventful enterprise, and gallant exploit:
tie personal ANIMAL, OF Ohio, Kentucky,
aud Tennessee, are repleie with OBJ
Jects and results, which excite curl.
osity and admiration. Ia the history
OF their Indian wars, the reader has.
indeed, a repetition of much of what
IS so infinitely told of those Of New
England, 10 her many volumes on
that subject; the incidents and charac
tiers bear a resemblance; yet the scenes
of action, and actors, are so far differ
ent as TO beget a peculiar interest and
important variety. II may be hoped
that the western states will do justice
to !hemsf YES, by early embodying
their au,he tic traditions.
Am Quarterly ReDieaU
Wretchcd condition Of the Woyld
2n S55, and 57I.-Il a man were
called upon to fix upon the period in the
history of the world during which The
condition Of the human race was most
caiamtous and afflicted, he would
without hest alton name tina, which e
lapsed from the death of Theodosius
the Greet to the establishment of the
Lpmbards in Italy. The cortempo
rary authors who heheld that scene OF
d-e-o'aJon, labor and axe q! = loss iol
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
POETRY.
THE BRIDES FAREWELL.

Farewell mofher!-tears are streaming
Down thy tender, pslid cheek,
l, in gems and -oses cleaning,
On eternal sunshine dreaming,
Scarce thus sad farewell may speak;
Farewell mother! now l leave thee,
And thy .loye-Utspeatabe-
One TO cherish-who may grieye ne
One TO trust-who may deceive me,
Farewell mother!--tare thee well.
Farewell, father thou art smiling,
Yet Tiers sadness on thy brow
Mingled JOY and Isnguor-willing
All my heart, from that beguiling
Tenderness, 20 which CO.
Farewell, fa;herl-thou didst bless me.
Ere my lips thy name could tell;
lie may wound VINO should caress me,
Who should soIace may Upprcssme:
Father! guardian! fare thee well!
Farewell sisterl-thou art twining
Round me, in affection deep,
Gazing on my garb so shining,
Wishing joy'-but ne'er divining
why 4 BLESSED bride should weep.
Farewell sier,-haSe we eve
Suffered wrath our breasts TO swell
Fer gave iooks or rVords that sever
Those that should be parted, never!
Sister-dearestl-fare the well.
Farewell brother!-thou art brushing
Gently oil, these tears of nine,
And the grief that fresh was gushing,
Thy most holy kiss IS hushing.
Can | e'er meet love ike thinel
Farewell! brave and gentle brother,
Thou-more dear than words may tell
Love me yet-slthough another
Claims Observation-Disclosures
Ill beioY'd ones--tare ye well!
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

expressions to describe the horror Of it.
The scourge of God-the destroyer of
nations-are the dreadful epithets by
which they distinguish the most noted
of The %barbarous leaders; and they
compare the ruin which they brought
on the world to the havoc occaslened
by earthquakes, &c.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
VALUARLE LANDS FOR S.aLE

fbY virtue OF a deed OF trust, executed on
Nd the 18th Of June, 1925, by Benjamin
Foreman (now deceased) to the subscribers, as
trustees, to secure Ann +. Lane, her executors.
administrators, or assigns the sum OF S1l58 05
cents, due by Single bill, With interest from the
date, we shall, IN pursuance of the provisions
Of said deed. offer for sale, to the highest bid
der, for casn, at the Court-House door, in the
town Of Martinsburg, on Wednesday, the 18th
day Of August, 1927. (being the first day OF
The Superior Court,) the following E4LU3
BILE TRACTS or L,3.ND;-
l.. Part OF the tract OF Land, lying in Berke.
ley county, on Jones' Mil run, near the Poto.
mso river, which was conveyed to Beniamia
Foreman by his father on the 10th May, 1880.
The part now offered for sale being the residue
Of the whole tract on which the Mill stands,
(sold under the mortgage to James S. Lane,
dec'd.) and which sand part conveyed to the
subscribers, and now offered for sale IS said in
the deed 10 be fifty acres more or less, but
which from the ~recItsis IN the deed. the sub.
scrlbers suppose 10 contain between sixty and
seventy acres.
2. A tract contsining eighteen acres by sur.
vey, lying on the western drains of Opeqdan
creek. in this county, berg the same conveyed
to Foreman by Daniel Airly and wife, by deed
dated 18th Nov. 1872 This parcel OF land ls
supposed to be valuable and ad joins the lands OF
Amos Nichols, decd, William Orrick's heirs,
and Henry Bedloger.
,. Aiso tract or the Meadow Branch, lying
chiefly on the south side of Whites Path (now
Wlthets) iead,ng to Back creek, e~outaing
400 acres, conveyed TO Foreman by the Com
monwealth's patent.
The trustees will sell the several tracts sepa.
rateiy, and will convey to the purchaser or pur-
cEasPrs s,cb title a NAV he IN them bV the
trust aeed, which title is believed to be un.
questionable.
The widow Of Benjamin Foreman not having
re!inqnished her dover right TO any Of the said
tracts, the same Will be sold subject thereto,
BUT which cannot, from her age. affect in any
great degree, the value of the property.
SEAMANS GARARD,2 T.
DAVID Ii. CoNRAD,5
July l2-4w
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
To the Clerk Of the Superior Court of Law for

TO The Clerk Of The Superior Court of Law for
the county Of Berkeley.
xXTHEREAS Robert White, Judge oftbs
w superior court of law for the County
Of Berkeley, has failed, in consequence Of IN,
disposition, for 70 successive terms, to hold 4
court for said county, I Richard T. Parker, in
pursuance OF the act entitled IAN act to provide
for holding special terms OF the superior courts
of law in certain cases, passed March 9Th,
1926, do hereby appoint a special court of Law
to be held for the said county of Berkeley, to
commence on the 18th day of August next,
And l do hereby direct you to give notice there.
Of TO the Commemorative Attorney, to the 0.
Their officers of the court. and to the parties
charged criminally, and to issue oil Necessary
process Gin civil as we'll as in criminal cssesl
returnsbie TO such special session, which pro-
cess the Sheriff shall be bound to execute, as
well as to summon a Grand Jury and Venlres to
attend the said special court, under the Same
limitations and instructions as in the case Of q
regular court in course. And | do hereby re.
quire all the officers of the said court TO do and
perform all such acts and duties as they would
be required to perform at a reg ular term ofths
said court.
Given under my hand and seal this fifth day
Of June. in the year 1927.
RICHARD T.. PARKER. III
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