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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-07-23
Great Fire at uautauzas-LOsS about
100000.
From the New York Express.

II appears by IA MislauZis paper of the 9Th
ulI.. that IA severe Calamity has befaen The rich
city of uamsnzas. At 8 2 o'clock. A. M, the
bells of The Parish Church annuunced that The
rchesr part of the ely was seized by The fames.
La fact the fire had hurst out, IA, are infurmed
In a carpenters shop, 10 tine MARINA where q
large collection of timber. supplied abundance of
fuel the fame. The fire immediately extern
ded 10 the adj cent buildings which were all wood,
aud of such age TO be- highly combustlbe. SO that
The conflagration extended rapidly toward the roy
al Custom House. on the opposite corner, and 10
the house of Don iriloome do la Mater, which
was snon seized by the devouring element; threat
nlng to consume the whole town. 1t is three o.
clock IN the aflernoon, and we have just left the
scene of the catastrophe aud while the ruins OF
the edlfices of the whole Marina ale consuming,
the principal block aud another adjoining il. hay-
ing disappeared. a great part OF The contiguous
bucks in the West have also been destroyed in
part. We may truly say that what has been the
general d'pn, of the great part of the commercial
wealth of tins city, has now been made prey
10 The flames.
The ,ss has been incalcuable, and the conster-
nation so strong thai The streets were blocked up
with men, women and children, flying for their
lives from the flames. The splendid house of DON
Vicente de Junco has been destroyed.
The fire had hardly commenced when we had:
The satisfaction of seeing all The authorities OF the
town upon The spo; TO whose exertIons il is owing
that the losses have not been more extensive.
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"GENTLEMEN OF THE RoAD" IN MEXICO
Since Mr.. Shannon's return tn Washington. he:
has been communicating 10 the Union he facts i'm
relation to his robbery while in Mexico. Instead
Of giving the Governor thrashing, a. reported,
they treated him with as much polileness as any
reasonable man could expect from individuals who.
were engaged in the pleasant operation Of picking
his pockets. The scene of his interview with
them was some leagues east of the GUY Of Puebla.
The stage was accompanied by an escort, furnish.
ed BY Tho Mexican government. The captain of
the escort informed him ikat he had passed the
haunts of the robbers and no longer in any
danger from Them. But FIVE minutes after he was
gone. The Stage suddenly stopped, in The middle of
the ravne, aud seven or eight big muzzled car
bines at once enlightened them as 10 the ireaohefy
of their escort aud rem,.ned Of The muibility Of
ounces from The purses Of travellers to The pocket
of the road side gep.rr. Around the stage were
fourteen il: nuraher. all masked and we'll ariped.
each wilbpa carbine. long knife, sword and pis-
ol, sp<pended with belts around their waist Sew.
cd i'ed on horseback. with carbines leveled
ready for action in case of resistance. The others
dlsmnuaed 10 search for, aud select the booty. In
The distance were some fifteen twenty others,
stationed as senlipels. The ceremony Of search
was conducted with great order and decorum, and
accompanied with all the poliiesi phrases of the
spanish language. When j, was over. having du-,
iy ad nired Gov. Shannon's dress sword, aud ex-
pressed their appreciation of lis workmanship, they
returned il TO him. together with his, PAPERS.
Tnen, with MANY apologies for the detention they
had caused him, they took their leave not how
ever, until they had asked for him the blessing Of
God and invoked in his behalf The protection Of the
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-07-23

Tornado.--The Loeansport.' La. Sentinel, OF
the 9Th instant, Contains an account OF dreadful
tornado which passed over that city on the Let.
The Court House was unroofed, and the mar
ket house buried in mass ofruins. Alter having
performed various freaks ofths description, 10 The
Town out into the woods. aud Frustrated great mum
bers OF trees. 1t also did some damage to ,he
farms. At the time Of the gus, the thermometer
stood at eighty degrees, and heavy shower sue
ceede6. -. ass n e,,s-s -
ErThe Schoharie Court House and Jail were
burnt down on Sunday week. They were set On
fire by prisoner. Hasfiss, -
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-07-23

The FARMERs LIBRARY AND, MONTHLY Jour-
NAL OF AGRIcULTURE-The first No. oi this iru-
" valuable ork has reached Us and we think vii
fully meet the antcipaiions of its friends, Each
Number is divided into two parts, designed. at the
close of the volume TO be bound separately.
Part first Of the present Number, the Farmers
Librarv, cnmm ences Pelzholds Lectures Ag-
ricu!ural Chemistry, and is embeIlisbed with a
zine engraving of the Hon. Stephen Van Ransse-
lear, as patron of Agriculture, and variety OF
hiah,y. useful and Interesting information, which
we have Ii OF room TO give our readers even -by
title"
y The whole will form 1T The close of the year
two large volumes of 500 pages each. And now
for the price. How much had 1900 hundred
pages of most interesting and useful iufirmation
ough to be scorth We shall not answer the
question. but certainly is worth more than $500
the Price ofthis work, or FIVE copiesfar $4,000
making il $500 per copy. We trust oursfarmers
will call IN aud examine the number we have re-
ceiyed, ard extend 10 the Publishers and Editor
lheir patronage.
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TORNADO.


OEFOur town was visited, at about Z o'clock
in the afternoon of the LIST instant, by powerful
whmlwmd, which did considerable damage to the
houses barn, fences &c. Ii came from The West,
and entered town The foot OF Wainut-slreei. 1t
commenced operations by carrying four horse
coach several rods, and landed in Bridge ST. right
side up. The roof of kitchen was uext blown
off and carried against The Court House. Stfik-
ing the top of the Cour House, The wind tore off
one fourth of The root on SIDE, aud about talf
on the other, besides demoIishlng the two chin
news al the west end. A person who was some.
thing oyet quarter of mile distant. informed US,
that the sleepls of the Court House was bent over
SD far, that he expected To il fall but il right.
ed up, without much injury. Taking 'chule. J"
the wmd glanced over Il two story building, and
swept the Market House, (poor thIng! from off Its
pillars, aud land It down a lew feet further north.
Crossing The Canal, il knocked the roof off log
Understanding between two frame houses. which
were not iniured-iuIo a mass of ruins and dash
ed a poriiun of them into The Methodist Church,
the gable and of winch. though the building Is
brick, was blown 10. Passng OH, the wind tore
off PORTIONS of the roofs of few barns flAteued
few fences. aud passed of towards The easl.-Lo-
gansport Ia.,) Pharos. q -.aes sa
MAD UoGs.-A dog evidently snHering under
that dreadful malady, Hydrophoba. was killed
evening before last in the fifth ward. Previous
10 his death he had bitten three other dogs, and
made attempts TO ge, at persons IN their houses
by jumping in at lhe windows The dogs bitten
were promp,ly killed with The Consent of their
owncrs.-- Detroit Advertiser. 80
So MILITARY NovEMBNTs.-The Steamboat va
roo arrived here on Friday evening. from Fort
Jesup, with companies of the 4lh regimen, Uuiled
States infantry. which proceeded immediately 10
the barracks below the city. ---n -ss 8 s.
b The steamboat Rodolph arrived yesterday, brin.
ging from the same military post the staff officers
ofthe Sd and 4th regiments ofinfantry, and three
companies oftrooPs, which also proceeded 10 The
barracks. '
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{: Lamps to Burn Camphene.'

WTORN'S P.HTENT-SOLLD BOTTOM GL1dSS
H FOU.NIL4LV LAMPS for CanspheTae or Chem
ica OIL have become universally celebrated and sought
after as the perfect ''Lanlps ever invented They
meet the appreciation and praise of all who use them
Try all Others but do not fail to try the BEST the chea-
esl light with the least expense. They the most
simple and easy TO manage and trim. cannot corode or
become heated while burning easily cleaned inside and
ont and not affected by adra current of air. Less
than hafa cent per hour will give you splendid light!
Tru one' Manufactured wholesale and retail by J.
O. Fay No. l36 Fulton street, (Sun Buildings.) New
York viz Stand Lamps for Parlors with or without
Lustres Suspending Lamps for Stores Hotels and
Churches also Chang deers, Side Branches, &C. &c,
in any style desired, or made to order.
N B. Ladies', If you wish to preserve your eyesght
to good old age, want strong and beautiful light to
sew or read by do not fail to procure Of these Lamps
One the centre of large parlor will enable you 10
read the finest print in the most remote corner.
March l9, 54l-13t.
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CATCH THE SCOUNDREL.

On the night of the 18th of March, 1915, notorious
scoundrel who called himself at my house William
Jones hough his real is understood to be Yancy
Winnngham) stole from me q bright bay race mare,
with snip on the end of her knot one of her
ankles, and is about IA 12 hands high, together with
saddle, bride, and martngas The saddle has quilt
ed seat and the skirts doube but not quilted with
blue caslnet housing and and bound round
behind with black leather. The bride and martngas
are of black leather, with ivory rings and red spotted
plush IN the breast, and broad broNband.
The said Winningham is about 20 years Of age-has
very light beard, sandy hair toeraby red complexion
somewhat freckled with yellow eyes, and weuld weigh
about 40 or 1876 pounds He is quick spoken, swears
very frequently, and generally tells when he goes 10
settlement new to him. that he has been caught and in
jured in a fulling Mill ...-'.,
Twill give ten dollars to sny person who will appfe-
hend this man and commit him to Stokes JAIL and also
reasonable reward for the recovery of the property
In addition to this the people of Old Town, Stokes
county. offer twenty dollars reward for him the people
Of Lexington Davidson, offer twenty dollars reward for
him and forty dollars is also offered for his delivery at
the Jail at Hillsville, Virginia
o. On the same night Winningham stole a silver
Watch from a Horse-DriVer, and some money-how
much it is not known. ISL.
My residence is on Reddys River, in Wilkes county.
North Carolina, eleven miles west of Wilkesborough,
on the stage road. ~
ALEXANDER G. WHITTINGTeN.
April q 1645 54S- st.
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SPRING GOODS-1845.

HALLOCK, MOUNT & BILLINGS,
17s PEARL STREET, zone door above Pine streetl
NEW YORK,
A RE receiving by late arrivals from Europe, and
~ from Home Manufacturers, large assortment of
F.f.VCYGud STAPLE DRY GOODS, adapted to the
Spring Trade, which they offer by the piece package
favorable terms.
Their stock consists in part Of
Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinets, Vestngs,
American Prints Of all styles,
Brown and Bleached Muslins various styles and Prices
Irish Linens, Linen Lawns, Scotch Ginghams,
Printed Muslins and Lawns-new styles,
Balzorines, Alpacas, Lustres,
Silk and Cotton Work,
Silk and Cotton Velvets,
Fancy French and English GambToons,
Spring Tweeds-single and double width,
Check Gngham and Merino Cashmere,
Drab D'Etes for summer wear,
American Pantaloon stufs,
Brown Hollands Slesias and Paper CambrIcs,
Cotton HOsiery-bleached and brown,
Fancy and silk handkerchef, Ribbons sewing SILK and
Twist,
Corded Skirts, Table Covers, Linen Thread,
Jaconots Camorics, Gloves sc. &c.
0- Merchants buying goods for Cash will find it to
their interest to buy of Us.
March, 1S45. 54O-If
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Property for Sale.

BY virtue of Deed OF Trust executed to me by Mr.
Francis L. Walthal, for certain purposes therein men,
toned, shall proceed to sell on the 10th day of April
ls45, on the premises, the following Property to witt
HIS HOUSE AND LOT, situated in the eastern
suburbs of the City of Raleigh Also, TWO NE
GRoES-a girl, and woman ); together with all his
Household and Kitchen Furniture Among the Furni-
ture splendid Mahogany Sofa, one Mahogany
Centre Table, splendid PiaDo Forte, besides two
Clocks, two Walnut Tables, and two Bureaus.
The sale will be continued from Gay to day until all
is sold.
Terms Of Sale. House and Lot at six and twelve
months, with interest from date Other property credit
Of sixty days for all sums Of ten dollars and upwards
Cash for all sums under ten dollars. r- '
Selling only Trustee shall convy to purchasers
such title may be vested in me, which believed to be
good. .EFai ...- =
Those persons indebted to Francis L. Walthall are
hereby notified TO come forward and make payments TO
me- other person is authorised to give adischarge
otherwise they will find their notes and accounts in the
hands of an officer for collection.
Also, To hire, at the same time and place, Negro
man by the of Allen, for the balance of the year.
w. whitaker, Jr. Trustee.
March %, 1915. s42-4t
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NOTICE.

A T. a meeting of the Literary Board the 1st of
N April, 1S45, it was
Res0Iued, That there now be distributed the of
FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS among the several
Counties of the State according to law in part ofhe nett
income of the Literary Fund for this year That the
Statement the Journal of the Board of the amount of
Federal Population ofeach County, and the to which
it is entitled made the 4th of April 1874, when
similar distributed, be adopted the basis of
this distribution And that the Secretary furnish the
Comptroller with certified copy Of that Statement and
this order.
Ordered, That the Resolutions be published in ths
Raleigh Register Standard, Star and Highland Messen-
ger for three weeks in succession.
HENRY w. GRAHAM.
Secretary OF Board.
April g. 544-3w.
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Fifteen Dollars ReGrGrd.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber about the 10th ot
II D, January last, my negro man Heetor-complexioh
very black, about twenty-five years old, speaks quick
when spoken to, and is about six feet high When he
off he dark homespun clothes and has on his
back very bad scar caused by FIRE when small sup
pose he is lurking in the neghborhood Of AveFysboro
in Cumberland county. will give the above reward TO
any person that will deliver him to at my residence
in Wake county, NJ c., or eon6ne him in any Jail so
that get him again.
Residence nine miles west from Raleigh .c-
SARAH EDWARDS.
March 2bth, 1845 64S-St.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

RICHARDS, BASSEI'T q ABURN,
I48 PEARL ST. NEW YOTK,
Arc receiving and offer for sale, at the O'ccst market
prices, very large stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, WaistcoGtings, and
FANCY DRY GOODS,
ENGLISH AND FRENCH MANUFAcTURE,
Including gras and trimmings of every description fol
Outftters and Merchant IGilorS.
All those who market for their supplies
will find to their interest to visit store and exam
inc stock.
New York, Feb. 4, 1916 537-5t
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New York City Advertisements
R. HOVEY'S
TRUNK MANUFACTORY,
1873 PEARL STREET,
(OPPosIr CEDAR srREEr) NEW YORK.

(OPPosIF CEDAR sTREEr) JNEW YORK.
LEATHER, Seal, Hide, ard Canvas Packing Trunks,
Ladies' and Gentlemens' Hat Gases and Travelling
Bags valises Carpet Bags Hobby Horses,
sc. Russia, Black, Green, Russet. and Sole Leather
Folio Trunks suitable for the Army and navy, on the
most favorable terms. Sold Wholesale and Retail In
quantities to suit Purchasers.
g- Citizens and Merchants from the Country are tn
cited to cGHds G6OUe before making their purchases
AprI g. 544-1y
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From the N. Y. Broadway Journal
April 1st, 1S46

From the N. Y. Broadway Journal
We have had frequent requests within the las
en- days fora copy of "Florence VaRe"-a lHtl
oem recited by Mr.. Poe, in his late Lecture o.
he Poetry of America. To oblige our friends
therefore,, (and ourselves we publish the lines
rom memory, as accurately as we can.
FLORENCE VANE.
BY PHILIP P. COOKE, OF WINCHESTER, VA.
loved thee long and dearly,
Florence Vane!
My lIfe's bright dream and early
Hath come again.
renew in my fond vision
My hearts dear pain
My hopes and thy derisioD,
Florence Vane.
The ruin lone and hoarY,
The ruin old,
Where thou didst bark my story,
At even told
That spot-the hues Elysian
OF sky and plain -.
Itreasure in my vision.
Florehce Vane.
Thou vast Iovelier than the roses
In their prime
Thy voice exceIl'd the closes
or sweetest rhyme;
Thy heart was river
Without a main
Would had loved thee never,
~ Florence Yane. '.'
- But fairest, coolest, wonder,
Thy glorious clay
Lleth the green sod under!
Alas the day
And it boots not to remember
Thy disdain,
To quicken loves pale ember,
Florence Vane. -
The lilies of the valley
By young graves weepj
The pansies love TO daily
Where madens sleep ...
May their bloom, in beauty vieing,
...~ Never wane,
Where thine earthly part is lying,
-a Florence Vane.
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- Read the advertisements. A contemporary
gives the following good advice to newspaper read
erS. ... :
"People in every station of life should read the
advertisements, not only TO ascertain what is going
on in the world of life and business, but take ad-
vantage of the many favorable opportunities pre-
sented by them for benefning themselves"
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-04-16

Port of Baltimore The following vessels ar.
rived at this port during the last month; From
foreign ports, 2 ships; bafque; brigs; 9 schrs
Coastwise, 1 ship ! 8 barques; 20 briggs; SO schrs
Total, 8 ships; 9 barques; S3 brigs; 108 schrs
Whole number 53-ofthese, i48 were American
British, and 9 Bremen. There also arrived
during the same month, al canal boats from the
interior of Pennsylvania.
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PRINCES, TRIMMINGS, SC.
ID. A. BOOTH,
100 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YoRT

Importer and Manufacturer
nF PRINCES, for Dresses, Curtains, Carriages,
" Rugs, &c Gmps, Dress Cord and Tassels, Ze-
phyr Worsted Canvass, Sc Coat Cords, Cloak Tassels
&c. All kinds of Bindings and Fancy Trim mngs-A
large assortment of White Cotton Fringes, &c. &c.
He invites attention TO his assortment, which will be
kept full during the season, he will be receiving the
newest and most fashionable styles.
Offered by the Package or otherwise. p
Terms and prices shall be such to give satisfaction
&S- ALI kinds of trimmings made to order.
January %, 1S45.- ...- .f.- 534-l3t.
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- =, NEW -
SPRING AND SUMMER .
CO @ D Sc -
OLIVER & PROCTER,


IAVE just received and are now opening at their
IL store, FIVE doors south Of Williams, Haywood s.
Co.'S Drug Store, complete and elegant assortment OF
Goods in their line to which they invite attention, en-
bracing blue black and fancy CLOTHS, of every de,
scription plain and fancy CASSIMERES, double and
single milled; DRAP D'ETE. plain and figured, for
summer coats and pantaloons DRILLINGS OF every
variety; SCHALLYS, SATINS, figured SILKS. and
MARSEILLES; together with general assortment OF
Fancy Articles,
to wit Stocks Scarf Neckties, Gloves, SusPenders,
Shirt Collals very elegant, SLc sc.
The above Goods will be manufactured to order at the
shortest notice. and can be recommended with great
confidence, having been selected by Mr. OLIXER IN
person in the Northern markets, within the last TWO
weeks; and will be sold from twenty to twenty-five per
cent less than ordinary credit prices Recolect that
OLIVER PROcrER have reduced the prices Of clothing
in this city, since their commencement in business,
t.celty fDe per cent!
We now return thanks to our numerous friends, for
the very liberal support have received at their hands,
and hope by attention and desire to please to merit its
continuance. ..-.-.- OLIVER & PROCTER.
p s. The latest London, Paris and Northern FASH
IONS, just at hand. .-
Raleigh, March -Q5, 1s46. 642-6t.
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COTTON! COTTON

The Subscriber, as Execu
tor TO the last Will and Testa-
EY~~ s4akN ment Of RANSOM SANDERS,
S&=1E-@ decd, will Tuesday, 29th
instant sell at the late residence OF said seven
ty bales of COTTON.
Six months credit will be given, bond and approved
security required.
April 1st, 1S46. b44-St
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IN TIME!
One Hogshead prime
MOLA s s E s.

W II Dol very superior, TeIuIu IT,
A large lot of SPUN COTTON, made from new cot
ton and pure white-numberS NOT altered -
Also several dozen ladies' dark assorted Kid Gloves
and black do, just from New York.
Terms. Six months credit for good paper, or pei
cent. discount for the cash. T. H. SNOW.
March 25, l645. SAP
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APRIL, 1s45.
JAMES Po SMITH,.
nDOrfer Of China and Eartfaem ware

SYCAMORE ST, PETERSBURG, .TA,
HAS received direct from the Potteries, his
Ill SPRING SUPPLY OF GOODS for the country
trade which are offered low they be had from
any Northern Importing House. Merchants and others
in want of any article of CHINA, GLASS, EARTH
EN- OR STONEW.ARE, will find it to their adyan-
tage to give him call after looking through the MARKET
and examine for themselves, as to quality, style and
prices PACKING will be strictly attended to and
rented equao that Of any other house in the country
o. Call at the SIGN OF THE PITCHER.
April 9. q S44-St
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HUE Summer Session of the Subcribers
u Select School, twelve miles from HillsbOrough,
will begin the twenty third Of May, and end on the
sixteenth OF October. - a..-- :
5@ W J. BINGHAM, Prin.
Hillsborough, April 9. . ..r, 644-5w.
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Encourage Home Manufactures.
GARDNER g. MeKETHAN.

HAVE lately made considerable i'm.
NAAG..- pFoSeu1ent in-their style of Work and
<-f7SBT--70E have now on hand GENERAL AS
MGkkzz9S SORrMENT, consisting Of 6.
Carriages, BarOuches, Buggys, Gigs,
SHikeys, Wagons. sc. .-,
Which r the elegance of shape and Rish and duEabi
ty will compare with any made in the United States
Persons wishing to buy, would do well cali and
examine work, we have determined to sell Low
for Cash orapproved notes - :, g.
Having in our employ FIRST rate Smiths, we pre-
pared do any Iron work in the above line mOder-
ate terms. - - s,,.< - .:.zr-. =.
We warrant all our work to be of good and faithful
workmanship and materials, for one year.
Or REPAIRING faithfully executed at short notice
and on reasonable terms.
Fayetteville, February 8, 1916 s43-4t
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e.aE Fresh Garden Seed,
Ote Crop of 1874, just received and for Sale at the
Drug Store Of 3.
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD, & Co.,
Raleigh Feb. lS45. r.. 536-4m.
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TERMs.

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~ them they will be continued until ordered out.
letters to the Editor must come postage, or they
may not be attended TO- r "-7
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for sale at this Onice.r