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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-10

E'RESiI TURNIP SEEDS. Reserved 80.
aay' III addition to our supply Of Seeds the fol.
Ruta Baga, (wliic.)
Ruta Baga or Swedish Yellow
Large Norfolk,
White Flat. &c. &c
Also, Cabbage Seeds, Flat Dutch. Iayre r,r,,,.
head, Drumhoad Savoy Large Bsrgeo Pa I ErIu
&c. FOR sale az tho Drug Store. High street. 4
Aug IL CHAS. II. HEfNITsH, Agent
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06
THE In BRI A L E.
A SKETCH.

He stood leaning upon broken gate, in front
was in his hand and the cool breeze lifted the
matted locks which covered his once noble
brow. His countenance was bloated and dis
figured; but in his eye there was an unwonted
look-a mingled expression Of sadness and re-
gret. Perhaps he was listening to the low
melancholy voice of his patient wife, as she
soothed the sick babe on her bosom or per.
chance he was gazing upon the sweet face of
his eldest daughter, as at the open window she
piled her needle to obtain for her mother and
the poor children scanty sustenance. Poor
Mary for herself she cared not: young as she
was, her spirit was already crushed by poverty,
unkindness, and neglect As the inebriate thus
stood, his eyes wandered over the miserable
habitaton before him. The windows were
broken, and the doors hingeess scarce ves-
tige of comfort remained; yet memory bore
him back TO the days of his youth, when it was
the abode Of peace and happiness. In fancy he
saw again the old armed chair where sat his
father, with the bible upon his knee; and he
seemed to hear again the sweet notes of his
mother, as she laid her hand upon the head Of
her darling boy, and prayed that God would
bless and preserve him from evil. Long years
had passed away, yet tears came into the eyes
of the drunkard at the recollection Of his mo-
theirs love. ...
"Poor mother !" he muttered, "it is well
that thou art sleeping in the grave; it would
break thy heart to know that thy son is a
wretched and degraded being--a miserable out
cast from society,"" a"a 81 ga"
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A HEART TO LET

To be let, at very desirable rate,
A snug little house, in healthy estate:
IT'S bachelors heart, and the agent is chance,
Affection, the rent, to be paid in advance;
The owner, as yet, has lived in it alone,
So the fixtures are not of much value, but soon
Twill be furnished by Cupid himself, if a wife
Takes lease for the term of her natural life;
So ladies, dear ladies, pray do not forget,
An excellent bachelors heart to be let.
The tenant will have few taxes to pay,
Love, honor, and heaviest item, obey;
As for the goodwill, the landlords inclined
To have that, if agreeable, settled in kind;
Indeed, If such matters he could arrange,
He'd be highly delighted to take in exchange,
Provided good title of prudence be shown,
Any heart unencumbered and free as his own;
So ladies, dear ladies, do not forget,
An excellent bachelors heart to be let.
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06

GETTING PLACE AT THE FIRE.-Every body
has read the anecdote of DR.. Franklin, who,
when travelling upon "raw and gusty day,
stopped at tavern, and found the fire entirely
pre-occuped by set of village loafers, who
would not bulge an inch in the way Of civility
to stranger. .-,.s., ,i......
He called for peck of oysters for his horse;
and while the unmannery cubs all went to
the stable to witness the novel spectacle of a
horse eating oysters, the Doctor selected a
comfortable place at the fire, "to roast his
oysters, and to warm himself" Ofcourse the
horse didn't eat the oysters, but the Doctor
did. .% ~u .."
About as good story is told in the Spirit
of the Times, of recruiting captain in the
recruiting service at the west, who went into
a grocery where were a lot of loungers, and
no one offered him seat. knowing every
thing about the grocery, he went behind the
counter and seizing keg marked powder,
threw it upon the fire, exclaiming-
"Gentlemen, it's my opinion that we've
lived long enough" a.g
The way they ran out of the store was
caution to "ground and lofty tumbling." Of
course the keg was empty. n.g
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"Confdence is the first duty of noble minds.
1t is only the weak and narrow minded, who,
from the somewhat hard lessons of the world,
acquire the false wisdom of doubling those
who have never deceived them."
"I'm taking down the census of densely
populated neighborhood," as the fellow said
when he swallowed the skippery cheese.
Under pretence of being useful, people often
show more curiosity than kindness.
"Home, sweet home," as the bee said when
he entered his hive.
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06

REASONS FOR NOT PAYING FOR A NEwsPA.
PER.-The "Christian Advocate" publishes
the following extract Of letter:
"Please say to the Editor of the Christian
Advocate that it would doubtless be well to
erase the name of G, c. from his books, and
give up as gone that 81 60. He says, in the
first place, he never ordered the paper; and
if he did, he never got il; and if he did, twas
as an agent; and besides, he thinks he paid
for It long ago; and if he didn't he has got
nothing to pay; and if he had, he could plead
the act Of limitation"
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06
BOOT 4. SHOE MAKING.

TOHN E. BAILY respectfully informs his friends
y and the public generally, that he is prepared
to execute at the shortest notice. and in the neat
facture LADIES', MISSES, and CHILDRE.N'S
Shoes of every variety out Of the best materials,
and on the most reasonable terms, and will en-
deavor to give general satisfaction to all who may
give him a call. He will also keep on hand an
assortment Of ready-made work, which he will
warrant to be equal, in workmanship and materials,
to any sold in Washington.
Persons desiring good and substantial work, are
invited to give him call, at the corner Of Tenth
and E streets. ..sI.e5 . -. s.s.. s-.,... r-,,'
June 81 3m 3
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NO HUMBUG! NO HUMBUG!!

STILL prepared to compete with the numerous
~ candidates for public favor in the line of my
business, would respectfully state to my numer-
Gus patrons that am still occupying the same old
stand, on THIRTEENTH STREET, rwo DOORS
NORTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, where am to
be found at all times, ready to receive and execute
all jobs In the most finished style Of the art.
would most respectfully submit the following
scale Of prices; .. 1sfg3T
Cleansing and Dying Goats Of every des- .g
cription 81 90
Cleansing and Dying Pants of every des- "s1.lh
cription aatt-3Ia 5-iha7e- SO
Silk and Wooen Dresses, Of all colors 90
Ladies Merino Cloak" @A@ 49, 90
Florence Braids and Straw Bonnets, dyed aiE@T,
and pressed -;ras 81
Parasols and Sunshades 25
Window Curtains, Of every description, 12a cents
per yard. sEq EiH g@alla1aat J1 a
Guaranteeing the work done at the above prices
to give Satisfaction in all cases.. 49,.
WILLIAM MoRELAND.
June IA H89 rtaH ~ If 9
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He turned slowly away Deep within an
adjoining forest was dell, where the beams Of
the sun scarcely ever penetrated. Tall trees
grew on either side, whose branches, meeting
above, formed a canopy of leaves, where the
birds built their nests, and poured forth happy
songs. Thither the drunkard bent his. steps.
It had been his favorite haunt in the days OF
his childhood, and as he threw himself upon
the soft green sward the recollection Of. past
scenes came crowding over his mind. He CO.
vered his face with his hands, and the prayer
Of the prodga burst from his lips" q God!
receive returning wanderer" Suddenly
soft arm was thrown around his neck, and
sweet voice murnured, "he will forgive you,
father" Starting to his feet, the inebriate saw
standing before him his youngest daughter, a
child Of six years. W.
"Why are you here, Anne?" he said, ashamed
that the innocent girl should have witnessed
his grief ..@ FRI.
81 came to gather the lilies whichgrow upon
the banks,'' she replied "see, have got my
basket full, and now am going to sell them"
"And what do you do with the money!"
asked the father, as he turned his eyes to the
basket, where, among their broad green leaves,
the sweet lilies of the valley were peeping
forth.
The child hesitated: she thought she had
said too much perhaps her father would de-
mand the money, and spend it in the way IN
which all his earnings went.
"You are afraid to tell me, Anne," said her
father kindly. "Wcll I do not blame you; !
have no right to my chidren's confidence.
The genteness of his tone touched the heart
of the affectonate child. She threw her arms
around his neck, exclaimirg,
"Yes, father, will tell you. Mother buys
| medicines for poor little Willie. We have no
other way TO get it. Mosher and Mary work
| all the time they can to buy bread"
A pang shot through the inebriate's heart.
!" I have robbed them of the comforts of life, y
he exclaimed" from this moment the liquid
fire passes my lips no more"
! Anne stood gazing at him in astonishment
i
She could scarcely comprehend her fathers
words-but she saw that some change had
taken place. She threw back her golden ring
lets, and raised her large blue eyes, with an
earnest look, to his face
"Will you never drink any more rum?' she
| whispered timidly. .k.
4" "Neper! Anne," her father replied solemnly.
Joy danced in her eyes. "Then we will all
be so happy" she cried, "and mother won't
weep any more oh, father, what happy home
ours will be'' Years passed away. The words
of little Anne, the drunkards daughter, had
proved true. The home of the reformed man
was indeed happy one. Plenty crowned his
board--and health and joy beamed from the
face of his wife and children-where once
squalid misery alone could be traced. The
Pledge had raised him from, his degradation,
and restored him once more to peace and hap
pipess.-Noroich Spectator st
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06
CLOTHING = CLOTHING ~!
Cheap as the cheapest, if not cheaper,
Good as the best, if not better. W.

A LARGE and excellent assortment Of ready
II made CLOTHING always on hand, suitable
for the PRESENT SEASON, which will be sold
on accommodating terms: assuring purchasers the
full value Of their money, without disappointment
in quality or workmanship ".
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine for themselves, at the Washington Clothing
Store No l. F. near 18th street. =
t1@ CHRISTOPHER CANTMACK. fA
June Z @g tts8rra. Hsgaa #H5 If Mla@
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TIN WARE! TIN WARE!!

TOHN T. TONGE informs his friends and the
y public generally, that he has commenced bu-
siness on SEVENTH street. three doors South of the
Patriotic Bank, where he has on hand, and will
manufacture to order, all kinds of TIN AND
COPPER WARE, of the best materials and work
manship. 5a @f @sa4ae @Bs h1:i@t
I5 Roofing, Guttering, and Spouting, done in
the best manner ."
All kinds of Tin and Copper Ware repaired in
the neatest manner, and on reasonable terms. @
June FL IF 3
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AIN sTOR E..

PAINTS, OILS, AND WINDOW GLASS.
0nO KEGS of Pure White Lead-in oil
OUU $50 Gallons Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil
@ 200 Boxes of Window Glass t. -@&EE
French and English Plate of various sizes .era
Emerald, Paris, Chrome, and Imperial Green's
dry and ground in Oil
Paint and Whitewash Brushes, of various kinds
Coach, Copal, Furniture Mastic, and Japan
Varnishes .,
A constant supply Of FRESH PINE OIL also
Sperm, Solar, and Lard Oils Q a.l
Lamp Wicks and Glasses-as as usual .s
For sale on the best terms, by
"@'@ a ta4. o. WT1ITTLESEY,
a.v a~s. c. street, Todd's Building.
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06
PoETICAL FoUNT.
" Here Natures mnstrels quaff inspiring draughts.

THE DRUNKARDs WIFE's sOLILOQUY.
Dark is the night, how dark, no light, no fire,
Cold on the earth the last faint sparks expire!
Why should he leave me thus he kind,
And believ'd 'twould last--how mad, how blind.
Rest now sweet babe rest on; tits hunger's cry;
Sleep, for there is no food; the font is dry;
Famine and cold their weary work have done;
NV heart must break-and then the clock strikes one.
flush It's the wine cup! yes, he's therehes there
For this, for this, he leaves me in despair;
love, leaves TRUTH his WIFE his childfor what?
The wanton's smile, the villain, and the sot.
Yet I'll not curse him, no It's all in vain, .
'Iis long to wait, but sure he'll come again,
And could starve and bless him, but for you,
My child-hs child-oh, iend the clock strikes two.
Can he desert me thus he knows stay
Night after night in loneliness, to pray
For his return and yet he sees no tear;
No, no, it cannot be, he will be here
Nestle more closely, dear one, to my heart,
Thourt cold, thou'rt freezing, but we will part.
Husband, I die; father, it is not he
Oh, God protect my child-the clock strikes three.
They're gone, they're gone, the gm'rng spark hath
fled, .. .
The wife and child are numbered with the dead
On the cold hearth outstretched in solemn rest,
The babe lay frozen on its mether's breast.
The drunkard came at last; ah, but too late
Dread silence reigned around, he saw his fate;
He cried with maniac Madness "all is Ger
On his brow wrote lost lost the clock struck four.
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06
SUMMER GOODS. II

IJsh" NOlNlNEn uOCDS.f f"t%
OWEN, EVANS & CO., MERCHANT TAIL
" ORS, beg leave to announce to their friends
and the public generally, that they have just OPEN
ed their supply Of
SUMMER GOODS,
Consisting of careful selection, made by one Of
the firm, from the latest importations of, English
and French Cloths, Cassimeres, Drillings, Vest
ings, &c., an examination Of which is respectfully
solicited hJUifh aHl Gaaa" aE a1at q
Store on Pennsylvania avenue, between Fuller's
and Galabrun's Hotels. su,...s
June #5.#h At## a+ tt
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sAFET BON D s.
"The pledge tee.total has its milliens sav'd
GENERAL PLEDGE.

We promise to abstain from all intoxicating drinks,
and to discountenance the cause and practice Of
lntemperance.
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FIFTEEN CENTS PER MONTH.
t2e ADvERT1 Sc MI ENTs.
Here silver pence turnd to golden pounds" a9
HOUSE AND SIGN ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING, GLAZING, DC, '...
- -- -. .AIl.T q M--------

j.. II. HTIT ON
INFORMS the public that he carries on the
j above business, in all its various branches.
nFOrders left with Mr.. RoDIER, Paper Hanger
and Upholsterer, Bridge street, Georgetown, near
the bridge, or Mr.. J. E. w. THoMPsoN, Cabinet
Maker, between 18th and, il4th streets, WASH
ington, will be duly attended to- m
J. H. HIS prices will be reasonable, and work
'exsshAed promptly. with the best Of materials and
workmanship. 1 @ v s4s W .aaslaitl
June 81 3m 3
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PLEDGE OF THE JUVENILE COLD WATER
ARMY OF THE DISTRICT.

lntemperance.
PLEDGE OF THE JUVENILE COLD WATER
ARMY OF THE DISTRICT.
This youthful band Nor fiery Rum
Do with our hand, To turn our home
The pledge now sign Into Hell,
10 drink no Wine, Where none could dwell
Nor Brandy red Whence peace would fly
To turn the head Where hope would die,
Nor Whskey hot And love expire
That makes the sot, Mid such fire;
Sober soe pledge unceasing hate,
To all that can intoricdte.
PLEDGE OF THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
/, without reserve, solemnly pledge my honor as a
man, that will neither make buy, sell, nor use use as
beverage, any Spirituous or Malt Liquors, Wine or
Cider. '
PLEDGE OF THE UNITED BROTHERS OF
TEMPERANCE.
No brother shall make, buy, SELL use, beverage,
any Spirituous or Malt Liquors, Wine or Cider.
The Washingtonian., 1845-09-06
PLEDGE OF THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE
PLEDGE OF THE UNITED BROTHERS OF
TEMPERANCE.

No brother shall make, buy, sell, use, beverage,
any Spirituous or Malt Liquors, Wine or Cider.
The New York herald., 1845-01-03
TO HIS CUSTOMERS. THE PUBLIC.

TO HIS CUSTOMERS, THE PUBLIC.
"a az b.: S
every kind ssans is respectful thank. for II. o
s r.: s::s sd
Il: s n sssss :;.s
Of hi: ss'.:';
the sEon and difference. bargains which .Ii:s iSa i@
sf and Ss. ssS customer dealt WIN .4'
his Sss s's. 80 q a n when he y
demand arrives. his regular do suffer BY the ad
3 q:
sasio%sr:s and s. purchases of he saSscrSs
%s s. %' d:
ssd with ,%. wha they
. II fol
% ,ssu the f : him aud
on addition to his business bensh both
d. s win and ,::,s
V az
Interest those who pa.shss:;so Mt sell gain
ny and city 1s;eSan who buy q him met with no
nsxhScrs in point Of chsapne's and excellence
ss y 10
nu.d The .ab:cr6sr: business. No paIehs;sr
ssss Tf k a;
bis business cely article Of
disc that he does SELL At his establishment the purchaser
compes entire of his purchases No customer
stands waiting his well his clerks and pack.
trained his business that oder instantly execu-
| ted and despatched
He has Of old goods TO- sale Constant and ready
les duly reLish" Of such chandc should
be eh be An aed steck OF old
dcaies little knowledge Of what suits the and demands 81
purchases comres the seller himself the xpense
s'::; ss:'Ss ;1ss
Fl md nj x:
q % M, sch 70 ., 'om a' e. sn N.
why he hs. been saabisd remarkably cheap TO
rapidly and txtsnvsy He that the future will be
less himself his and that the
regarded therso His Tor the
extended SCALE and all those who
deal with him ia all q the multiplied branches Of his
will pd him ready sell the cheal aIe. and
po.t terms and to devote the most rigid attention to
L hair inte esS
The undermined takes this opportunity Of presenting the
compliments of the no days those who have generously
him their and Enthusiastically adding that to
them he his property ant standing he
mmecia world and wishes tnem happy returns OF this
/ ies i've season..
kind NOTICES OCCASIONS he returns n, hs.tiet
thanks and knowledgmen JOHN Z. MOkki sUN
C No 1888 e-nwieh street, betwe Vesey and Fulton
| str cts on the Worth River side Of the city.
New York, Dee a. lS44. dS 2teod~m
The New York herald., 1845-01-03

ring, that such spirit of youth. and poetry, and
love, and tenderness, and riches, and celebrity,
and modesty, and everything that 10 charming,
should come forth, as at his wish, and stand at his
side the guardian angel OF the evening OF his
da7sl" What says the old proverb-will II apply3
No, never. John Tyler Is no fool, and his selec-
tlon OF a bride cIinchrs our assertion There were
several other young ladies', (ior we contend that
marrying does not make young lady an old wo.
man, in a line with Mrs. Tyler; the Misses G.,
OF Virginia, very comely to look upon, indeed; an
irresistible body guard Of modesty and beau.y.
Whatelse? There were heads ofthe departments,
and ffequent
rum old Commodore, with jolly red face
And foreign Ambassadors all covered with lace
and young scions of the army and navy, and en-
gineers. in costume remarkably polite and uncsm.
the handsome bride-there was the remarkable
Cave Johnson, and w. H. Polk, receiving
company In the east-room-and Mr. Calhoun,
older in appearance and more weather-um than
on New-Year last, but with the same fire OF intel
lect in his eye,-there was Monsieur Bile, the
Danish Consul of Phladelphia, in red, and the
Marine Band IN REQ, also; and hundreds upon hun
dreds of the sovereisns in all sorts OF colors; put
not even "drop OF water to cool their parched
tongues" Nothing to eat-nothiug TO drink 1t
was curious New-Year party in that particular.
The cistern was likely OUT of fix, and the key OF
the cellar lost.
Mrs. Madison kept open house, and had cakes,
fruits, confectionery and wines. She looks quite
well--a living example Of the olden times. H.,
John Quincy Adams kept omen house, but with
out any Of the attractions Of Rhein wine, Oporto,
Johannisbereer, or Johnny.cake. Johnny @
ought at least to have had Johnny-cake. But
he is getting in the "sear and yellow hfe," and
doubtless thinks that his old custom was !" van
ity." Vanity, vanity, all is vanity - poor old
man, is it not so-barring the 2lst rule
The President closed his Levee little after
two, and by three O'Clock order sgain
restored in Warsaw. We saw but a single Wing
member (Mr. PratD at the Presidents, while
quite a number OF democrats waited upon Mr.. Ad-
ANS with the congratulations of the season. Our
time has expired.
The fives'' party for the Inauguration ball, 4th
March. have rented the National Theatre tor the
occasion. They will fit it up to accommodate
5000 persons, with new building for the supper
room. All, sir, we shall have things in style after
The New York herald., 1845-01-03
10 NlAhnIrU ADIkc.


MADAME RESTELljS PREVENTIVE POWDERS.
IVA -Ghc.e Invaluable P0wdsrs have besa universally adopee
a. wall by thousands this country being he only mid.
& s. ana oS 1sSd @ married ladies ~h0's % M
results Of thes adoptea die happ.nsa ths hsalh nay
too ysst 2 touch upon within the limits Of
u he q osoas Isf nos bss q 20 ;~ss
known that the lames Of the ven increase ssyosd
the Appness Of those hcm birth dicsss In
how many instances ds tn. hard working father,
sS lives ussins At tie on q nsssaus LABOR sons 81
70 and living bat 70 toll, when they might have enjoyed
conor and comparative ausnee. and css and .oi have
Eeehed down the spirit, and last broken the hsaA Of
uous Intentions, to hs sateess opns Ym becoming
degraded objec Of charity prossis Of vice veS
though competence ana plenty smile cpyn hsw oitsn alas
holdng the smaeised form and dscIinns hh of ts comSs
MON Of bis bo<om, she had reached the thy
pses Of him.f being early Psr o. gMtng joys sad
sntions and waseha soliciaas which motSss sisss css
s Sssrtsndina sSison i Desirable, shsu.-s & nsss"
Tor te increase nsir fsme rgard Of coGsequeas
E easy, healthy and certain remedy within our conrzoS
The advertiser feeling the Importance OF this ssbjec and est
tenon married - consiJsrsou- =. nc. wiss and
vuou, to prevent evils to which Ye ssbicc by sppls
and healthy WITHIN control Every dssrAss,onats
vrtueus and enEhtsned mind viii uah-stspely answer
Price hy. doan paclsss srcompasa with fu and paruI
eular directions.
A MAI HSt Y Rs f. s.s. ssss,s s,ss :; ""a
hcun from A. M to r. Nj Boston ofkce No Esssx a.
~ H--Ihosr enclosing mop~v u~~d ivsevs
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a. UE EBOUDEAvQUE, MD. Llsi6yN, PORTDG.dI. [.
ISHE scientific combinsto~ Of rxedksnt Of winch noss
non Of the world Ihsy are in2wn over Europe b The
tain In prodncins the monthly tuns Ths, %, aY = s
sase being ,ud that they must be used daiinG rsp ~,
pr9duce miscsrriage il used duwng thet period
,.1rs Ths % sss;ons 10 ao into En. rad ": ssvopss
tain. the sisnsturs Of M DE- boudsogus sad ~ Engh
rscons have tbs s9naure Of Dr. r. MELVEAU authorised
agent for The Continent Of Amercas
They be transmitted By meil to Of ts United
Sses ScId By Dr. n MELvEAU, agent and importer To
the United States One. i Liberty ,F,st near 0rssawif
ePd Boston, sslen stsst Lstss1 directed % Dr.. "a
oa All stters be postpaid. unless enclosing money
The New York herald., 1845-01-03

NV CORNER FULTON AND NASSAU STREETS.
Tvs NEw YoRx HERALp-A Daily Paper, ssued cvcS
meming o. the wsss-prics TWO cs~1s per copy Coup.y
IN 4 remittance advance No paper ualsss paid IN al
vancs.
ven osloekpries AND auAwrxn cErrs per copy--sr.
4ed 10 Country 9abscrben AZ 80 alvansss
~ q tbs ssus nse Tor spsched psSo3.
GsASsSPsusrrrs as rsssssssa e. assry tscr isusssI
Aa6ys Hespc Sryrsxy rys&yissr ssr' s4'ss1~-erSWu
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