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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-02-16
Brandon, DR. Hale.

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Jamaica, L Merrifeld, Esq.
Hubbardton, w C Denison.
Nor,cich, Sylvester Morris,
Hartford, Geo. Udall, Esq.
Ttnbridge, Hervey Tracy.
Straford, w Sanborn, Esq.
Barnet, L p Parks, Esq.
MorriSto,on,R Rev S Robinson
Morrispille, LPPoland, Esq
CorntcaH, B F Haskell.
CfqJtsbury, w J Hastings.
HesUord, II FarnswOrth,
Essen, DR. J w Emery.
UunderhiH, Rev E B Baxter
Barnard, Arad jackson.
East Barnard, w Leonard
Walden, Perley Foster.
StarksbOro', Joel Battey.
Sc. .Al5a,,s, E L Jones, Esq.
Rutland, r X Thrall, Esq.
Rovalton, Bella Hall, c c
Carter.
Danuilie, M Carpenter.
Glover, DIR Bates.
st, Johnsbury, Rev J Morse.
,Middlebury, NJ d Gordon,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-02-16
THE VOICE OF FREEDOM

Is published every Saturday morning, 2a year, pay
able in aduance. payment be delayed till the end Of
the year, Fifty Cents will be added.
Advertisements inserted at the usual rates
Subscriptions and all letters relating to business should
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ed for publication should be signed by the proper of
the writer. IIJ@ Postage must be paid IN all cases
Agents of the Vermont AntiSavery Society, and officers
of local ansavery societies throughout the state
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T Office, door West from the Post-Oice, State at,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-02-16
POE IT R Y
From the Knickerboc&er.
THE LAMENT OF THE CHEROKEE.
AIR: tExILE OF ERIN


o. SOFT falls the dew, in the twilight descending,
And tall grows the shadowy hill on the plain;
And night DER the far distant forest is bending,
Like the storm-spir, dark, Ger the tremulous main
But midnight enshrouds my lone heart in its dwelling,
A tumult of wo in my bosom is swelling,
And tear, unbeftting the warrior, is telling
That Hope has abandoned the brave Cherokee!
Can tree that's torn from its root by the fountain,
The pride of the valley, green-spreadng and fair,
Can 1T Hoorsh, removed to the rock of the mountain,
Unwarmed by the sun, and unwatered by carer
Though Vesper be kind her sweet dews in bestowing,
No life-givng brook in its shadow is flowing,
And when the chill winds of the desert blowing,
So droops the transparent and lone Cherokee!
Loved graves of my sires! have left you forever!
How melted my heart, when bade you adeu!
Shall joy light the face of the Indian'-at never!
While memory sad has the power to renew
As flies the fleet deer when the bloodhound is started
So fled winged Hope from the poor broken hearted,
o, could she have turned, ere for ever departed;
And beckoned with smiles TO her sad Cherokee
Is it the low wind through the willows rushing
That fills with wild numbers my listening ear?
Or is some hermit-ri in the solitude gushing,
The strange playing minstrel, whose music hear9
IT'S the voice of my father, slow, solemny stealing,
I see his dim form, by yon meteor, kneeing, ing.
To the God of the white man, the CHRISTIAN, appeal
He prays for the foe of the dark Cherokee
Great Spirit of Good whose abode is the heaven,
Whose wampum of peace is the bow in the sky,
Wilt thou give to the wants of the camorous raven
Yet turn deaf ear to my piteous cry?
Der the ruins of home, DER my hearts desoation;
No more shalt thou hear my unblest lamentation;
For deaths dark encounter make preparation,
He hears the last groan of the wild Cherokee!
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-02-16

Choose God for your portion, heaven. for your
home, Gods glory for your end, his word for your
rule, and you shall meet with comfort.-Barter
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

THE AWFUL PLUNGE!-The st. Cath
arines Gu. c. Journal Of the 9th, states
that five men went over Niagara Falls on
the previous Thursday. The Journal
says: "The only particulars which We
have been able to learn are, that Just be-
fore sunrise on Thursday morning last. u
boat with two men in it was discovered
in the middle of the river, above the falls,
vainly e~ndeavor,ng To make their way
through the ice, with which they were en-
closed, TO the Canada shore. Their ut.
most exertions proved unavailing, and in
II short time they were seen TO enter the
cascades, when they disappeared. In
haitian hour after, another boat, with three
men in il, was discovered in the same aw.
full situation, and trying too, to gain the
Canada side but in a few moments sha-
red the melancholy fate of the other
Yesterday the boiy Of a man was picked
up in the whirlpool, supposed to be one
OF these unfortunate men. having about
his person two hundred dollars, and a val
liable gold watch.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
PERFORMANCES

In the spring of 1881, when 3 years old. lame
and in bad condition, he ran mile eats Mt Tree Hill
with Trihe ant several others; he was third in the
race, won by Mr.. VIM. Minge's Molly Howell, in
three heats. For particulars, see American Turf
Register, June No, 1881, vol. .. p. 5l3 In the
ensuing fall he ran al New Market, petersburg, J
two mile heats. winning his race in three heats,
beating Mr.. Goodies colt by Eclipse, Mr.. William
Johnsou's Clifford by Sir Charles, and received for
felt from two Others, amounting to $500. The
next spring his owner gave him a trial with the
celebrated Bayard two miles, and then a single
mile; he proved better on both trials than Bayard;
he ran the two miles in 3n. SIS, the one mile il
I'm. 55,., on a dead heavy sandy course; in this
trial Pamunky sustained an injury-so much so that
he was never clear Of lameness. A few weeks al
ter. he ran at Fairfield, four mile heats, and was
beaten by Zinganee and ColIier-Bonnets OBlue
was entered but did not start.
A few days after, he ran at Broad Rock, three
mile heats, still very lame, sgainst Gollah, Collier,
Malcolm, and Mr.. Goodies mare in the second
heat, in the third mile, closely contesting the heat,
he sprung his sinews, broke down, and finally ter
minated hi. racing career.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

The new law in Mississippi against gam
bling prohibits betting upon "the result Of
any cock fight or duel" The last word
is introduced because it is not uncommon
in that State TO make wagers upon the re.
suit of affairs of honor between men, as
well as upon those between chickens or
bull.terriers. Ten thousand dollars re.
Gently changed hands in Natchez, when
two bipeds without feathers, and with n
remarkably small modicum Of brains, went
out to pop bits oflead into each others
body corporate.-Pennsylcanian.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
NUMBER 10.
MELANCHOLY Loss OF LIFE ny FrRr.

MELANCHOLY Loss OF LIFE ny FrRE.
The Providence Courier of Saturday
the 18th inst, states that on the Thurs
day night previous, the house OF Mr.. Tim
othy perkham, of Exeter, in Rhode ISL
and, was consumed by fire, together with
It's contents, aud sad TO relate, eight per-
sons were burnt 10 death in the same
The following particulars in relation I
this tragical and awful conflugration are
gwen. a man called at the door late in
the evening and demanded admission into
the house. The family was alarmed ut
his rude and boisterous behaviour, and re-
fused him admit,ance, when he gave soma
harsh threats and went ofr. Before day
light the house and oil its inmates item in
number,) except two, the owner and his
wife, were burnt up. Two o fthe number
were ladies', on n visit 10 the family, from
Newport. The man has since been ar
and is o in custody to undergo
examination.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
No news in the city to. dav.

VIRGISIA.-The Richmond Wing Of
Friday closes a long and full detail ofthe
condition and prospect Of the e%Iectioneer.
ing campaign OF the south confines OF the
State. in the following cheering terms
1t will be seen-and what true man will
not rejoice in tae anticipation THAT the
Wing congratulates its brethren in ad-
vance upon {" certain victory" in the co.
ming contest in the Ancient Dominion
1t says THUS we have ranged the
whole South side, from the beach to the
North Mountain and thus we see that in
that important quarter OF Virginia, which
ever truly reflects her general wish and
sentiment, the Wing banner waves tri-
u%mphantly. The Wing ascendency in
that collective enlightened region is mos;
decided. There is no giving back, no
retrograding. no shufllng, no flinching.
Steel and whalebone are the symbols of
Wing feeling on the South side. We
shall in a few days look to other parts of
the State. Meanwhile we congratulate
our brethren in advance, as for a certain
riciory.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
CHARLES THOMPSON, Jr.
HARDIN BURNLEY,
WILLIAM l.. WHITE.

P.2.NU.vKl,, when a yearling, was lame for
three or four months, in, / think, his right fore foot.
l supposed it was from a kick OF a mule colt that
wa, in the same pasture with him. You may re-
member that, when first put in training, AFTER any
severe exercise, that leg pulled, and always
thought it was owing TO the injury have mention
ed. 1t was in that leg he broke down. l always
doubted whether he would not fail there-a cir
cumstance which made me more willing to part
with him before his first race-and | preferred sell
ling him to you who knew all the circumstances
Your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM +. WICkHAM.
Nai. Tn. boswell, March 8, 1885.
The season has commenced, and will end on the
LIST day of July. D u
March 81, l839.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

REMARKABLE SuIcIDE.-We learn from
a citizen Of Black water, Norfolk County.
that Mr. Henry b. Bolt, Of his neighbour
hood, committed suicide some days ngo,
by cutting his throat with a razor, in u
most shocking manner. What gives to
this desperate act an unusual feature, is
its entire dlsconnexion, with any Of the
numerous ills which flesh is heir to-
from all of which he was happily removed
u; loast, so far as worldly treasure, doc
mestic happiness and a clear conscience,
can make lies burthens light.-He had
previously made his will. aud left his whole
estate ESTIMATED at S20, 000) to his wiio
to whom he had only been united about
three months! F1e survived two days,
during which he retained his sense and
conv,rsed nationally. He assigned no
cause cor the rash net, but said he belize
we'd that he committed II while in a staiO
of mental arrangement produced by n.y.
pochondria. He had previously been in
n low state Of health.- Norfolk Her.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

FRAScE.-On the Goth Of March tho
new Ministers presented to the King an
outline Of the policy on which they would
come in, as follows:-
"lst. That France should declare war
against Don Carlos. I'd. That Franco
should declare TO Austria that she would
not allow Of a marriage between an Aus
trian Prince and the young Queen Isabel
10, rs had been proposed by Prince Net
ternich. 3D.. That the affairs Of Belgi-
um mus, be considered as settled. 4ih.
That the war against Mexico should BIO
pe%rsevered in. 9th. That TIE conversion
Of the five per cent. rentes should be ndop-
ted. 9th. That certain concessions should
be made to the growers Of beet root SUI
gar. 7tb. That the question Of electoral
reform should be adjourned. 9th. That
the laws Of September should be revised +;
and 9th, and principally, That the presi-
deaee reeM should be insisted on, or, in
other words, that, except on very state
occasions, the King should not preside ut
the council Of Minister'S"
To these cond tions the King refused
his assent, declaring that, Unnecessary, he
would rather submit 10 be deposed than
accedc to the terms insisted on; but Tho
latest postscript from Paris says that he az
terward withdrew his refusal, and express
sed his willingness to accede TO the condl-
lions.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

BOUNDARY LINE.-The following ver-
SEES taken from DR.. Franklin's Almanac,
published in 1884, n year after tine con-
cluslon of The Treaty of Peace, describe
the position ofthe Northeastern bounda.
ny, as it was understood at that time
1t will be seen that the line is the same
as that which has been recently claimed
by the American authorities
From the source of 81. Croix, tho State 10 define,
Due north to the highlands frst oraw a sir iigt line,
Then westward along ihuse highlands extended,
TO the south of what streams with ST. Lawrence
are blended;
Then let it proceed, till it meets in It's course
Connecticut Rivers northwesternmost source;
Then down the said river, until il arrive,
At degrees Of North Latitude, forty and Eve;
Then westward, thro' woodland, a line let it make,
Till il strikes the great stream from Oniario's lake.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
MATRIMONIAL BALANcR.-Not long

MATRIMONIAL BALANcE.-Not long
since a reverend Clergyman in Vermont.
being appreheGsive tina, the accumulated
weight of snow upon tho roof Of his barn
might do some damage, was resolved to
prevent il, by scasonable shovelling il off.
He therefore assembled to il, having first,
for fear the snow might oil slide of at
once, and himself with il, fastened to his
waist n end of a rope, and given the
other to his wife. He went TO work, but
fearing still for his safety. My dear"
said he, "tie the rope round your whist"
No sooner had she done this than of went
tho snow, poor minister and all, and up
went his wife. Thus on ono side Of the
barn the nstonished and confounded cler-
gymsn hung, but on tho other side hung
his wife; high and dry. in majesty sub
lime, dingling and dangling at the end Of
tho rope. AT that moment, however, n
gentleman, luckily passing by, delivered
them from this perilous situation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

DEPARTURE OF II u. S. DRAGONS.
Tho Carlisle (Pa.) Herald Of Wednes-
day states that a detachment ofabout 100
handsome looking men, left that place, on
the preceding day, under the command of
Lieutenant Wall, for New York, and
thence TO Fort Gibson. They had been
recruited and drilled at the Carlisle Bar
racks by capt. Sumner, ard "were &C.
companied to the cars by a splendid band
of music, as well as by many Of their
companies who remain behind" The
whole (says the Herald) presented a very
interesting and animated appearance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

white about him except a small star in the fore.
head. full fifteen hands and three inches high. OF
great beauty, and fine size and bone, whose pedi-
yree. as will be seen below. is not surpassed bv any
horse, will stand the present season NJ nv stable.
three miles west Of Chsrlestown, at Fifteen Dol
lars the single leap; Twenty Dollars the :, ason, If
raid within the season; if not paid within The sea-
son, Twenty-Five Dollars; and Forty Dollars to in
sure a mare with foal. Irregular attendance for.
felt, the insurance. Flfiy Cents cash to the Groom
in every case.
Taking into consideration the bard times, and to
afford farmers as well as racers an opportunity of
raising blooJed stock, l have put Pamunky at a
much lower price than a horse of his high standing
a. a racer and foal getter ought to stand.
Good pasturage and grain will be furnished for
mare, on moderate terms. Every possible care
will be taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but 1
will not be accountable for them.
Nj mares put to Pamunky asst season, which have
failed being in foal, will be insured at the season
,rice, SAMUEL CAMERON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
PEDIGREE.
PEDlGhEE.
P.E.UU.NK r was foaled in the spl

P.7.UL.NKT was foaled in the spring Of 1929
he was got by American Eclipse, (the N. York
Horse,)-his dam Atalanta (Drummond's) was by
Sir Archy. his grand dam the famous race mare
Bellona, by Sir Harry, e. g. dam by Melzar, E. G G.
dam Jet, by Haynes F~l.mnap, g. g. &. g. dam d.
anna, by Claudius, G. 6. 6. g. &. dam Sally Painter,
BY Sterling, G. G. e. &. G. g. dam Old Silver, impor-
Ted. ss was Sterling, and both by Belsize Arabian.
For a more particular account of Jet and her
pedigree. see American Turf Register, vol. 2, p
800.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

RAIL ROADS IN CUBA.-A Rail Road,
with n single track, from Havana 10 the
opposite side of the island is completed
and in full operation. 1t is forty.tw miles
long. 10 the month of January alono
there we're 6,642 passengers, which, with
freight, brought nm income to the road Of
$50, 1874. The Rail Road from Cardinoy
to Bemba is begun, about forty miles long.
Another Rail Road is commenced from
Principe, on inland town, about sixty milos
in the interior, which is now the royal resi-
dence. Many sugar estates are now grin
ding with steam engines.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

Gen. Hamilton Of South Carolina, Col.
White Of Florida, and others, in mi
cling their intention to become citizens OF
Texas, avail themselves Of q constitution
al privilege in that Republic, permitting
to become SO, without iorfeiting their al.
Iegiance to the United States.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

CoMsERcE or BALTIMoRE.-According to Ly-
ford's Price Current, there was imported into Bal
timore during the quarter ending on the 3lst March
%, 639 bags Of coffee from foreign ports. and ,20S
bags coastwise; molasses from foreign ports, = 800
hhds 1885 iierces, Gel bbls., coastwise, | $40 hhds.,
l,036 tierces, COS bbls. sugar from foreign ports,
:, l95 hhds., SO tierces. l.703 bbis., 462 boxes,
coastwise, $500 hhds., 67 bbls., 80 boxes.-BaA.
Sun.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

The "Iippecanoe Club" Of Philadel-
phia have issued an address recognising
the NATIoYAL WuIG CONVENTION as the
only legitimate body for the nomination
oflhe Wing candidate for the Presidency.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

A STURGEoN-ALLIGAToR of u mons
trous description, weighing 90 pounds and
partaking of the alligator and sturgeon,
has been caught in the Western waters
and brought to Nashville.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

The Hon. Benjamin Pierce, late Governor of
New Hampshire, died at his residence in Hi.l,bor-
ough, on the lst inst, at the advanced age OF 81
wears. At the age Of 10 he entered the army at
Bunker Hill, and continued to battle for freedom
until the close Of the war.-Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

An uncle left in his will eleven silver
spoons to his nephew, adding" IT. havo
not left him the dozen, he knows the rea~
son." The fact was, the nephew had
stolen il from his relative,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 2, 1889.

and glIttering chandeliers, and other dec
orailons of Minister'S abode. He looked
delighted with the present, and the antici-
paiIons of the future-a future so unlike
the anticipation !-of such pantomimes,
~iarces, and tragediesl"
Mr.. Duane was not many DAYS in office
before he became aware of the existence
ofthat low and profligate gang, known as
the Kitchen Cabinet. He thus writes in
% Of his earliest letters 4:
However grievous i. may be TO sup.
pose such n thing, it is true, that there is
an irresponsible cabal having more power
than the people are aware Off," Mr..
Kendall, ! have seen but four times in my
life up 10 the present hour, and, at no time
have ] been in his presence longer than
about ten minutes. All | can say, is that
his conduct to Mr.. II. Clay, never seemed
to be that OF a pure man. Consequently
as it is in my nature TO be repealed or n,
tracted at once, | have obeyed my impulse
in avoiding him."
Mr.. Duane here expressed the opinion
which is universally entertained in regard
to Amos Kendall. He is respected by
no body.
No news in the city today.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
CERTIFICATES.

Five of Pamunky's colts we're trained last spring
all of which were winners-one of them trained in
my stable, Martha Beckerton, winner of three colts
stakes. In the fall she was matched "guinst Col.
Whites favorite FLY by Goliah, for $500, and re
ceived forfeit Of $3.50. A few days after, she ran a
four mile race at Warrenton Springs, against Mr.
Kendall's Master Henry and Mr.. Lutborough's
mare--she won the first heat, lost the second and
third by no, more than three feet, running twelve
miles in the mud, carrying two pounds over weight,
and badly rode. The next week she ran over the
Jefferson County Course, two mile heats in very
bad order, and was beaten by Molinera, Cunning
second, J u nag Of extraordlnnry speed.
His two year Odds, trained last fall, were OF such
promise as TO induce the owners TO enter them IN
the largest stakes in lower Virginia. | have a hlly
now in training which | would not sell for $4,000.
As a race nag she is considered much superior to
Martha Beckerton.
l deem it but simple justice to state, that Pam
uniy was a Rare Horse of the very hrst order, and
can with ~propIieiy say. that previous TO his INJURY
he was superior to any ever trained.
THOMAS BOSWELL.
Hanover County. Va, Feb. 1889.
We do certify, in the spring of 1882, at Major
Thomas Doswell's, we saw a trial OF two miles and
then a single mile, with Bayord and PamGnky; the
former was considered a hrst-rate two mile horse
Pamunky beat Bayard the two miles, running IN
the rear Ii miles; in half an hour after, they ran a
mile, and Pamunky beat Bayard a few ieet. We
believed Pamunky TO be n better horse at that time
than Bayard. The two miles we're run in 3m. SIS,
and the milo in I'm. sos. We believe Pamunky
was injured in that trial, and in a few weeks after
broke down.
Given under our hand, thi, 23d day of Deem
Der, 1892.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02

TLOCKS.-One case at reduced prices, and
" warranted for one year. Received and Tor
Ssle by A, ROBINSON & Co.
Anrfl 10
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-05-02
PAMUNKY.

THIS splendid, thor
ough-bred superior
Stallion, bred by VIM. +.
Wickham, of Richmond,
a beautiful bay, with black
legs. name, and tail, no
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-04-26
MANSION HOUSE,
ALBURGH SPRINGS.


" ANlNG taken this public stand. he
~ ILL Subscribers respectfully solicit pubGc
patronage assuring those iavorng tben.
with their custom every possible nj.
teption. The House has been re-Gt,rJ
and prepared to receive Boarders. wbe
may have occasion to visit the Sprinos .
no pains will be spared to make their sin
alton comfortable and agreeable. TravsL
lers iaVoring them with a call, will have no
reason to complain Of the indifference n,
neglect OF the Landlords.
The recent disturbances in Canada have
gained for this place considerable notorip,v
abroad we feel assured however, that tbs
viglant action Of both loca! and STATE
Authorities will yet restore peace and oui.
etneSs.
In short we feel, while here we STAY,
That those who call, will not disdain.
II they by chance, should be this wav.
Ol giving us call again.
Good Liquors we design TO keep,
10 deal to the temperate few,
For such may taste three times a week
And never get SO very bIuel!
+. w. STOUGHTON.
-, j. M. TOWN.
Alburgh Springs, 18th April, 1859.
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