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PROSPECTUS
THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE


THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE.
In consequence Of the popularity which ou
daily paper has gained in all sections of tn,
country, and the numerous demands we arc
receiving from all quarters for weekly Jour
nal, we have determined on starting one of thai
description, to be entitled the "ThE WEEKLY
PIcAYUNE."
Toadopt the same 6gurative style used in our
first prospectus, we have fitted out the "Ptrt.
y"ne" for more distant voyages, and freighted
her with all sorts Of notions in the shape of
readGbles; and if the same success attends her
which she has met with while coasting nearer
home, we shall doubtless receive rich returns
To prepare our little craft for the more ex-
tended sea on which she is destined to move,
we have put on her many additions and i'm
provements. Some of her old timbers have
been taken out and replaced by new--she has
a greater measurement foreand aft, greater
length OF beam, and her sheets have been ma
terially enlarged.
Notwithstanding the increased size, the pub
Tic may rest assured that the 'PicdynHe' will bel
enabled to work 10 shOaI sCater with the same
facility as heretofore, and form channels oil
which it would be folly for the
dull, heavy vessels at present sailing this port
to navigate.
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From the african Repository, for March, 1882
DEATH OF GOVERNOR FINLEY.

1
The brig Mail, recently from Liberia, bring
the melancholy news Of the death of Governor
Finley, of the Mississippi colony. Atetter re
ceived by a gentleman in this country from
Jas. Brown, acting agent of the Mississippi
colony, gives the following particulars:
"About the 10th September, the Governor
left Greenville for Monrovia, on business, as
well as for his health. On his way, he attempt
ed 10 visit Bassa Cove. Landing about two
miles below the settlement, he was robbed and
murdered by the natives. The Governor
seems to have placed too much confidence in
naive whom he had with him, and to whom he
had exposed the fact of his having sum Of
money about him. The fathlessness OF this
fellow, in disclosing the circumstance Of the
money, no doubt occasioned the murder"
The death Of the Governor seems to have
led to war between the natives and the sot-
tiers Of Bassa Cove, who had one or two of their,
people killed and several wounded, and some
Of their houses destroyed.
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From the Raymond Times.
GOV. McNUTT IN DANGER.

A letter from Jackson, dated April 8, appears
in the Lexington Union, addressed "To the
Central Corresponding Committee of the Dem.
ocratic State Rights Convention"-from which
We derive most portentous intelligence 10 the
Van Buren, party of this State. The editor OF
the Union, speaking of the writer, says: ave
have known him by character for years, and
have always looked upon him as a true Demo
craft. e., being interpreted, ''the letter is
authentic, my "boysn-you know your duty
McNutt can't shine in this crowd-oyer the
fence with rundown, downtown to -
and tell tho - sent thee"
The writer. by way Of apology for the letter
not appearing in the official journal, remarks
81 know so we'll the feelings Of my friend How
ard towards the Executive, that am induced
to believe he would not do it,"
The following is the extract:
al state to you advisedly, when say that
Alexander G. McNm cannot unite our pGrtv in
the STATE. have opportunity in Jackson cve-
~ day of seeing, and do see men who are Dem.
ocrats. good and true, from every part Of the
State, who state most positively, that McNmtl
cannot get the vote Of the party, and that the
success Of the whole ticket will be hazarded i'll
his name is not taken off, The other candi.
dates so far as know, or can learn, are unob-
jectionable. | would suggest the propriety,
and absolute necessity Of your immediate action
in order to avoid defeat. At the time ofNcNutt'sl
nomination, | was satisfied "with the lights be-
fore me-" but have since found cause to disap.
probate his acts both previous and subsequent
% the convention. Something must be done or
lefeat is inevitable. A DEMOCRAT.
What confessions! Well, if that amiable,
Upright and digni6ed old gentleman, Chancel-
or Turner, do MOI step into the chair of the
Governor, it will be the fault of his own politi-
,al friends. His opponents, by their divisions,
ire he'll ping his cause most gloriously.
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| Vlopa-- Tide of Emigration.--V.P; Antwerp
4 ESQ. receiver Of Public Monies at Burlington
Iowa Territory, arrived in this city few day
since, bringing with him TO deposite IN pank
to the credit Of the Treasurer OF the unite'
States, $345,00O. r. i,
first Of October last since which time, emor ac
cling period Of less than six months, $4oo'oo'
has been received there for lands.
OF this amount, upwards Of $ioo,ooo were
received in silver, about $4,000 IN gold, ana
the balance in Treasury Notes, Missouri ana
Illinois State Bank bills, and Military Land
Scrip.
The proportion of gold we understand to be
much larger than has generally been received
at other offices.
More than throe-fourihs of thRlarge amount
mentioned above has been paid by the acluai
settlers Of the country.
But small share of the lfnds in the Burllng-
ton district have yet been offered for sale; and
most of those not yet brought into market, are
already as densely settled as those which have
been sold.
The Northern Land District in Iowa. the
office Cor which is situated at Dubuque, we I'M
ierstand to be considerably more extensive in
territory than the Burlington District; and the
ands are represented as being generally Of an
excellent quality,
Enaisrnts are now going into Iowa in great
numbers, and it is confidently predicted that
ire two years shall have elapsed from the date
If her organization as territory, to wit, by
he 4th July, 1910, she will have surplus OF
many thousands over the number Of lnhabi-
ants necessary for her admission as State in
o the Union.-H. Louis Argus, MaTch &c.
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PROSPECTUS
FOR THE THIRD VOLUME OF THE
AlBKRTNY ADVOGATRa
JAMES NJ. SMILEY, Editor,

Notwithstanding the unparalleled pressure,
which for the last twelve months, has cramped
and trammelled every depart ment of the Me.
chanical, Agricultural and Commercial com.
munlty, the unwearied and indefatigable ener
e!!es Of American enterprise, are once more
giving evidenced higher and fairer prospect
oeioreus. That quiescent attribute, which, for
time, seemed to mark and designate our
downward proclivty to carelessness and indf
terence, has fortunately awakened from its
sluggish apathy; and partially disinthralled
from the fatal influence Of too blind credu
lily in the infalliblity of those whom we have
elevated above US, may we not still indulge the
hope, that there is yet held in reserve, hap.
Ply result in the experiment Of this last and
once Purest Of Republics!
lnstlgated, in part, by that grand revolution
which has already commenced, and whichb
still going on. in the opinion of the people, 50
lar as respects the political relations existing
between the respective States and the FEEDER
al Government, the present Proprietor is about
to embark in the publication Of the Liberty
Advocate.
Two years ago, this Journal dated its origin,
at period when, in this County, It had many
difficulties to encounter, and the strongest OPP
position to contend with. The enduring, and
as we conceive, orthodox principles, which
have nurtured and sustained the journal through
"good and through evil report" had then in
their infancy, but mere minority which sus'
tanned it. But, the resstless march OF human
reason, before whose advance all obstacles
must ultimately recede, has brought about
brighter and q fairer dawn; and the philan'
hropist and the patriot can now look in pro-
pectiye upon the revisit Of those purer days
which once pointed to the destiny Of our much
eloved country.
The political creed Of the Advocate will bc
he same which it has heretofore advocated:
tate Rights and Stale Sovereignty, will be the
rtcrial action which shall give life and amin
ton to its political character.-B while ex'
rcising tenacity for those principles which
ill never yield to caprice, the columns o. TINS
,urnal will, ut oil times, be open to TbeIal
iscussion, and offered as ready channel the
dc Of passing events, and an acceptable organ
general science and Useful knowledge.
We cordially invite the patronage ofall those
ho concur with us in sentiment, aswell as the
'agnanimity Of those who dissent from US IN
oitics, to cooperate in sustaining the press
he Advocate will in future appear, under the
dtorial supervision ofJAmEs M. SMILEY, Esq.,
nd published on the same terms OF theioT'
Ter numbers, by A. w. FORSYThE'
January s, 1888.
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MISCELLANEOU US.
EDUCATING A WIFE.

From the interesting "Journal Of Aarol
Burr" during his residence in Europe, just pub
iished by the darpers, we extract the followin.
curious narrative:
Ferry, the proprietor the Morning Chron
lcle, has now an income Of 10000 per annum
Born in the north Of Scotland, and having re
ceived good classical education, at the age o.
twenty he Scdlked to London to seek his for
tune. He had left on his arrival two and six
pence. For some time he nearly starved. Al
length he got employment, and small wages
from the editor Of the Morning Chronicle, anC
subsequently he became principal editor, ant
then partner, and, finally, sole proprietor
AT the age Of forty he was wealthy. Happen
ing to make a journey in the country, he saw
In miliner's shop girl, with whose beauty
and manner ne was greatly smittcn. He beg.
geo leave to repeat his visit; and, and at the
second interview, he told her he would marry
her, but added, am man Of fortune, and wish
to live Hospitality, and to make my friends hap
Ply at home. am not accustomed to society,
and must have wife who can do the honors
OF my house with grace and dignity, and fash
lon Now you have seen nothing of the world,
and know even less Of these matters than /
90; but you have talents, and would presently
become lady, if you were under proper adj.
Vantages. Then, if you will go to Paris, and
spend two years there TO perfect yourself Il
will furnish the means, and marry you on YOUR
return" The lady, who was seventeen, was
not long balancing on so hard condition. She
went to Paris, passed the two years under eve
ry advantage which money could procure, re-
turned an accomplished lady, and all that Perry
could wish. They married, and have six love-
ly children. She has been the pride of his
heart, the ornament Of his house, and the ad-
rniration Of his friends.
know an lrishmnn who did something of
Inc Same kind, but doubt whether there be
my thing similar in the history of any En-
glishman.
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WHICH is THE MosT p scT POPULAR Gov
ERNMENrf-"Tbat," said as, "where the laws
have no SUPERIOR" "Ihat," said Thales,
"where the inhabitants are neither too rich nor
too poor" "That," said Anacharsis, the Scyth-
ian, "where virtue is honored and vice detes-
ted" "That," said Pittacus, ''whose dignities
are always conferred upon the virtuous, and
never upon the base" "'That," said Cleobulus,
"where the citizens fear blame more than pun
ishment" "That," said Chic, "where the
laws are more regarded than the orstors.''-
"But that" said Scion, "where an injury done
to the meanest subject, is an insult upon the
whole constitution. "--ApOthegms Of The An
clients.
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QUITE CoNvENINNr.-By the lawof Scotland
if man publicly calls woman his wife, with
her consent, he is ldwtally her husband! If she
be called his wife, in his hearing, and he does
not deny that she is, he is her husband. IL he
live with her, and she is called by his name, or
by any name he may have assumed at that
time, he is her husband. This marriage holds
good in England as we'll as Scotland boston
Times.
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a fellow the other day sold some clothing 10
Jew. After the sale had been concluded, he
said TO him: "Do you not know they hang
Jew and Jackass together on the galows in
England?" "Well, no." was the rejoinder
"but amt il blessing that both Of US amt there,
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seeing that they might hang one on the account
of his nation, and the other on account oi HIS
natuTe.n
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GROCERIES.

INHARLES +. OLDECOr resPeouu'
~ nounces to the public generally ina
they have opened Grocery and rrov,S'o
Store in their new house, on the North s,oe Q
the Public Square, where they will be g'aG
receive and accommodate their friends In
following comprises portion OF 'he'r S'''"
! 10 witt
Brown Sugar, Cinnamon
Loaf Cloves,
Havana Nutmegs,
Molasses, Alsplce,
Coffee, Black Pepper,
Flour, Race Ginger,
Cog. Brandy, Starch,
Jamaica Rum, Sperm Candles,
Holland Gin, Shaving Soap,
Malaga Madeira, Bar Soap,
CIaret, Cayenne Pepper,
CordiaIs, Mustard,
Cherry Brandy, Gnn-dints,
Cherry bgunce, Lead and Shot,
Lemon Syrup, Rifle Powder,
Old Madeira, (put up Shot gun
for family use) Percussion caps,
Tobacco, (assorted,) &c. ~
AlsO, on Aand, an assortment of MEDICINES, oiz.
Supher, Castor Oil,
Brms3ne, Soda Powders,
Camphor, Seidlits
EPSON Salts, Caionel,
Glue, Khubarb,
Pearl Ash, Jalop,
Saltpetre, Hartshorn,
Opodeldoc, Operas,
Laudanum, Indigo,
Paregoric, Copai Varnish,
Bateman's Drops, Spts. Turpentine,
Lees pills, Opium,
Writing Ink, Cream Tartar,
lndellble 4"
ALSO,
Writing and Letter Paper, QIills, Sand,
Spelling books and Waters.
Tinware, Of all descriptions.
and Saucers, Plates, bowls,
Pitchers, &c, &c.
spanish and Common Segars,--and many other
Irticles, too numerous TO mention.
Liberty, Oct. II, 1888. al
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llBRRTY RORRIa

IA u ~ m NJ ~ ~ HA w u IN u4o
THIS old and we'll known stand
IL formerly kept by Mr.. Whit
!H: nney, has been re-purchased by hin
- and Mr.. Anderson. In future it will
be kept by them, under the direction ofthe for.
mer, who will devote his undivided attention
TO it, rendering it in all respects what it should
be, a comfortable retreat for ALL His expe-
rie0ce in public line is well known--it ena-
bles him to say, without fear of disappoint-
ment, to all, you will be as comfortably enter
tanned at the Liberty Hotel as you can be any
where. Horses will be carefully attended to
we have commodious stables where we can
accommodate drovers and others who may call
with every thing in that line--penty of prov
ender. As for our table, beds, and other things
to the Hotel, we say they are
good, but do not take our word for it, come
and try and Judge for yourselves.
And then, CDR LioUoRstoo. try and you swear,
Their better you've not found any where;
We have Cider, delicious Cider, here,
Rich to the taste, and as the amber, clear;
Wine too we have, of all the better sort,
Madeird, CSaret, Tenerife and Port
We've high proof spirits, Gin and Brandy rich;
And Whskey, old MonOngohed and Peach.
Ofthese men need not speak, for we defy them
10 tell no" COCO they are before they try them.
The undersigned have also lately purchased
stand the known as M'Dowel's Tavern. InI
adding this spacious house, yard, stables, DC.
% their other accommodations, they can say
heir means are more ample than any before
ever could boast of in Liberty for the recep-
ion Of customers and the public. Owing 10
his arrangement they are able also to accom-
nodate many boarders in addition 10 the mum.
'er they are now accommodating .-They say
o the public, we solicit your patronage.
M. M. WHITNEY,
]. G. ANDERSON.
Liberty Feb. 10, 1888. 8-tf.
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

ANTE COUNTY, IS.
Probate Court, March Term, 1889.
To all persons Interested in The follOwixg Real
Estate Of KIsIAH Hicks, deceased-GREETlNG
VOU are hereby cited to be and appear be.
fore the Probate Court Of Amite County,
on the FOURTH MONDAY IN MAY next.
and shew cause, if any you can, why the same
should not be sold, viz: Lot No. 8, in Square
No. I, on the Map or Square of the Town of
Liberty, containing One Half Acre of Ground.
.>,AA... WITNESS the Hon. John Wal
;Vk, ker, Judge Of the Probate Court OF
Z said County, the 4th Monday of
z March, 1889.
TvIstN ISSUED 26M March, 1899.
S. r. DAVIS, elk. Prob.
March 90, 1889. l3w6
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Nothing does more hurt in state than that
cunning men pass for wise ones.
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"l'm in for it," as the mouse said ven he
walked in the trap after piece Of cheese.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-09
THE FADING TREE.
By MRS. sIGoURNkY

by MRS. SfGoURNEY.
Old tree, old tree! The only one
Round which the poets mesh twinc
When family wakes the antumnal .un,
Or wearied sleeps the days decline.
Isee the frost-king here and there
Doth mark some leaflets for his own,
And points with icy finger where
He soon shall rear IA ty rant throne.
Too soon. tao soon. in crimson bright,
Cold mock ery of thy shame, he'll tlout,
And proudly climb thy topmost height,
To hang his Haunting signal out;
While thou. all trembling at thy fate,
Shall stand with sear'd and naked bark,
Like banner staff, so tall and straight,
His ruthless victory to mark.
/ too, old friend, when thou art gone,
Shall pensive to my easement go,
Or like the lonely Druid moan
The blighting Of the misletoe;
But when young spring with matin clear,
Shall wake the bird, the stream, the tree
Fain would mid the train appear,
And hang my slender wreath Oh thee.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-09
From the Lady's Book.

Is OVEK NOW.
,T;s over now tits over now!
The word was said and hope was gone:
Despair sat brooding on her brow,
She knew, she felt she was alone!
Alone!- The said he'd never part,
He smiled and she believed his smile;
She gave him all a fond girls heart,
She clasp'd his hand nor drcamt of guile.
'Tis over now. tits over now:
,Tis over now tits over now!
She never deemed that voice SO dear.
Which oft to her PLEDGED fond loves vow,
Would pour that vow in others ear;
She neyr feared that that dark eye,
Which beamed SO soft with loves owl ray
As iftbat ray could ne'er pass by,
Could calmly, coldly, turn away:
'Tis over now. It's over now!
,Tis over now its over now!
The heartless farewell speech she heard,
The cold dew stood upon her brow,
Her white lips whispered not a word;
Upon his parting form she gazed
With motionless and fearless eve
He passed! the once brish. eye was glazet
The heart was still: she could but die.
lis over now. tits over now!
u.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-09
BLANKETS.

THATELANAT, Gravier street, Ex-
" change Hotel, has just receiveda sup
ply Of French three points BLANKETS.
BERLIN brand. The products ofahat man
rtacture havebeen considered the most per-
feet, received in the market Of New Orleans,
and n thing but their small amount can pre-
vent them from enjoying high reputation
Also. an assortment of superior French
BEDDING Blankets, ut various sizes and kinds
imported ty the Mcclellan, and Of which !,
portion only is left unso'd.
New Orleans, Nov. ID.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-09
--.USTE S S..LZ
Of Land and Negroes.

w HERE'S 1I n s,,s IL La ,h,.n by
NJ Of February, one thousand eight hun
didl and thirty eight, conveyed to the I'M
designed the following property, to wit.
woman slave named SARAH, aged sixteen
years. and an infant chill q, the said Sarah;
woman slave named NANCY, and an in
FAINT child Of the said Nancy, and "A man
slave named NED. aged asout thirty
years: also IA TRACTOR LAND. living in
the county of jefferson aud safe at Missis-
sippi, containing four hundred and fifty
acres, ana bounded by the land If Isaac
Dunbar. Arthur b. Sims, and the unoccnpied
lands of the United States, IN trust, and TO
secure the payment ot the sum OF five thou
sand and seventy eight dollars and seventy
FIVE cents, the sum of money specified in Il
certain promssory note drawn by the SAID
Lddeil, in favor of one E,iInnnd Fitzpatrick,
or order, hearing even date with the sad
deed, and payable on the first day of Janua-
9ry, one thousand eight hundred and thirty
nine, at the Commercial Bank of Rodney:
which said sum If money now remains due
and unpaid; and whereas the said Edmund
Fitzpatrick, the holder Of said note, and ii
party W Sdiu UScus lpI NuoSC DCuCut Sdiu
trust was created, has required the under
signed to sell said property, so conveyed in
trust as aforesaid, agreeabIy TO the terms Of
said deed, and to my covenants therein rs
trustee as aforesaid; Now, therefore. be i
known, that the said trustee, Ey virtue q
the authority vested in me by said deed
shall, on Monday, the eleventh day of Feb
ruary, eigh'ee hundred and thirty nine, Il
> one O'clock, p. NJ. at the dwelling house
situated on the tract of land above descii
bed, expose the aforesaid laad and slaves Il
sale, at public auciio1, to the highest bidde
for ready money;-or SO much thereof a
shall be sufficient to pay the said sum Of iiy'
thousand and seventy eight dollars an
seventy five cents, with legal interest there
on until paid, and all the costs and expense
of said trust; and shall make to the purcha
ser or purchasers such title as is vested il
me by said deed.
GUSTAVUS II. WILCOX,
Rodney. Jan. 10, 1899 Trustee.
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To the Public.

TEvIE PARTNERSHIP heretofore exis
ina between GEORGE OvERAKER an
ALEXANDER Nelson, under the firm Of
OVERAkER Il Mcleod, in the bust
ness of Tavern Keepng,is this day. by mu-
tual consent, dissolved.
GEORGE OVERAKER,
ALEX Mcleod.
N. B. The undersigned is chargeahlc with
all debts OF the firm, and is to settle the
same. He will still continue the above
business in the Mansion House, on Com
merce street, and solici's public patrona re.
ALEXANDER Mcleod.
nov $50
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NOTICE.

suNIIE undersigned have associated them
q selves under the finn OF G. G. DahI-
gren q Co. for the purpose ct conduct
ny a ERAL AGEN CY and
COMMISSION BUSINESS in this city,
.nd are naw tuIy prepared to make liberal
advances i, New York. Louisiana, or Mis-
.issippi money, on all cotton consigned
through hem, either to Liverpool. Nov
York or New Orleans. Office corner Mail
street an Broadway. op. os.te Messls w
s. Il. Feriday g. Co.
e. G. DAHLGREN
NATHAN A. GREEN.
Refer to
JamesC. Wilkins, Esqr.
L. R. MARSHALL, Esqr.
Hon. Jno. A. Qnitman,
Messr., w. & r. Ferriday, & Go.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-09
Administrators Notice.

EDERSONS indebted to the late John For,
and John Il. Fort are requested 10
make immediate payment-and those hav-
ing claims 10 present them within the time
prescribed by law.
EDWARD BRADFORD. admir-.
December IL, 1888 3i-4t
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-09

FORWARDING AND AGENCY.
AM now prepared to forward Cotton to
New Orleans, Lii, erpnl, or an, of the
northern ports, and will make liberal advan-
ces on shipments, made tneiiher ofthe above
markets, &c. Begging and Rope will be
furnished TO all those who may feel disposed
to give me their business
JNO. A. WATKINS.
Rodney, Oct. l2, 1888. 6,--27
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-09
Lily NOTICE.
GUSTAVUS II. WILCOX, AND WILL.
LIAM N. TODD,
Attorneys and CounscHors at Lar.

Attorneys and Counscllors at Lar,
NILI. PRACTICE IN PARTNER
SHIP. at Fayette, and will attend
all the Courts of Jefferson County; the Cir
cult Col,r, If Adams and Claib .rne Coun
ties. and the several Courts at Jackson
WILLIAM N. ToDD will reside al Fayette
Office near the Court House.
Business .,onfided to ether, will receive
the prompt attention Of both.
~ &c Ii. Wilcox will continue to re
side al Rodney, and practice his profession
as heretofore.
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