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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

wat i ifske Oh Hero 4rpsufEi.,s-
~ ma nil he en- ndl only elii, and hghi.
BAT kc ear pal. WIN occasion rs{aires 4. -
N<II ). Isc bc.t ofa,of q NJ land. And-iook a
a. n1>ie spiri, ukich brtzlkss l1flugh every
line. Herr ) e Scl|l.h approprietik q he bon
o.. b hin.elf- noe.,eniaiious Plat q ne COM
in.nler He AXIS pledsuse in ,Aare'g viii ~
fellow soldiers he Iaarris abous % e entwiie1
ppon his broE, ahf bEines forwsrd " fank ana
iIc % b pariirira,srz n proper tkarc q Ne
honofz she.ered up0n him.
Al New Orleans. on he ID he. 4 eereu1rny
ofa most Interesting character took saaee Al The
- Charles Hotel II Easthe preseItaiion Of The
gold meiai ordered By ne S,aie Of louisiana a
gifi 10 Major General Zachary sfaylor. A
number u persons were pfes<nt Al be presenla-
ton. although II was not generally Eiown thar 4
vas % Be made
The medal was presented By Levi Pierre, Esq
chairman ofthe eolnmitiee appointe1 Tor iharpur
pose, who made an appropriats address ~ III
General.
The General responded Is E1llowg;
Geafienen-I receive The beantifuss gifief Lou
lsiana. which y0n oder in her naiae, with sen
Isiinenis Of profound gratitude and lose.
Il was her pleasure 70 have voted ine on Z for
lmer occasion m3gnifc@nt sword fasa manne
Imost aatiering loa soldicrs fetsings.s Twas gen
lllemen. even then oyerpaid By thai Inemorial Q
her kindness, add felt how much loved 70 m.
lposilion IN nc army for hopcfs wsich perhap
irssAA5 Sapeelt-9 hl1t zgafu10snU ri0nbR mo
lhonors already TOO thickiy pourei ion an ul,de
serving citizen. And here, f5r the Victory vo
~ my brave soldiers a. Bueea Wish, she give
me this enduring memorial !0f her sheclion an
her kindness.
tits true there were high and galla.Ii deeds don
on the heights Of BueDa Vista and HJble and pre-
cio7s blood drenched the parclred csst and stain
ed for many long step IL eraggy s,orders bal
gentlemen, ofthe glory won then have neve
lclaimed more than soldiers sharS The homo
70 lead IN the fight was high one, sind thar fal
tered notin this duty, In this wafchf and respon
sible place, was enough TO satisfy Sny ambition
Duty was the star of my attraetionE and 10 al
would bring al al times all my siksngfh 10 pros
trate opposing barriers In performing this iut
small portion ofgiory has fallen 81 the army un
der my command-then lei IL rest not on me-
Other men, with an equal heartkand purpose
doubtless, could have done as Well as I. Nj
comrades in many battles since have testified {
ihis By their skiila courage. and they like INV
self, know full well how much is due 10 the sub
altern and 10 the rank and nile
Gentlemen, ] feel some pleasure In KNOWN.
mat Compliments like these paid u the command
ing Officer, in spirit II no, 10 terIhs, always ia
clude his brave soldiers, and fhink err No
when youch for their satisfaction for all peril
when their country votes them its.pnblic thanks
To Louisiana, then, return nh most grateful
iobligation, and lpray you, gentlemen, bear then
10 the citizens, as a feeble ackno1 letlgment of
large debt owe this noble State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20


The "spirir labors through several eolnmns
% exiricste is candidate from ne narrow PAGES
into which his sinuons course ana nat q nis
friends, has thrown him. but al n VAIN De-
fence only MAKES The matter worse. kyen ven
Camef01 (ss We gather from the York hefnon-
eanl in hiseaon 20 exeuipate Mr.. CAS-, aa-nl.'
that b. The construction trsi pu. on 'ne nv =
lation % The Volunteers ~ ne Aceoun'.as -
parment' Sergeant sfaen ana snose = h1
lnnieen who joined him m hanging sne 1shs.~'
N ethgy, were fnlly Iussiiied IN eondemalhg ma
Law but says thar aflerrards thar conxTueiion was
ekaAgsd on the solicitation Of Gen. Cas- anu
others. Anew way, indeed y Is wen remarked
% administer law
| Col Jefferson Davis lwho = quoted ~ tne
spirit yery frankly admits tnat me Aci was hrsl
construed and administered Jus, as puolisned ~
Us, but eAaAgsd atisvseards ~ tAs seilestassea q
certain Fers'ass hwas CONSUMED o. course, ae-
eordins 70 its common sense meaning ana men,
ton The Accounting omcers are NOT sucn oolss
Il as Cas- and ms mlnlcns WOULD maze mem.
Mystiy me matter as they please, me simpie
faeisare these. The government had contrae1ed
70 pay the volunteers - per NOUN ana SOU ~
clothing The volunteers haa agreed 70 take y
and bad gone 70 Mexico Inc redac1ion IRON
SOU q SiSl was made under inc auspices 9
. Gen Cas-, as me chairman o lne ministry CON
. mi'iee, VINO kneW' o. eusn1. nave AnoWn' ~
eject OF ms owns vork--ahd Wnen such 'a y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
THE HERO Or nULL's sUHRENDER

FOR THE FREE Press.
In the Esprit Of jefferson Of July II, and
on the first page, two-thirds Of column is ap-
Propriated with fantastic arrangement to VIA, is
termed A short Biography of Patriot" After
citing the place Of his birth, and the memorable
emigration on "barely one dollar. DIETER luck
than travellers Of the present day. II brings us
down to Huils surrender, and explains The mean
ing Of the senior Editor Of the Union, when. af-
Ter The nomination ef Cass By the Baltimore Con-
vention, he made short speech before the Union
Office, and proclaimed to the faithful that they
had nominated e The Hero Of HalFs Surrender 2
II appears the heroisn consisted in breaking his
sword on his knee III Many school-bcy has
broken his knife and thrown away the handle
without its producing the impression Of heroism
He then joins the army under Gea. Harrison,
to whom be renders gallant and efficient ser
vice" at the battle Of the Thames. This same
party who nov claim military renovn for their
candidate who rendered such aid 10 Gen. Harri-
son, stated, when Gen. Harrison was the Whir
candidate, thai he was not 1T the battle Of The
Thames, but several miles from The scene Of ac-
tion- Had Gen. Cas- AZ fllat time cone out
like man and done justice iothe reputation Of
his General, thus rnaliciously assaiied. how
much more would il have entitled him to the
name Of gallant soldier than the foolish act Of
breaking bis sword. Afer be i made 70 i'm
mortalize his name" By his pamphlets on ibe right
Of search when N France, care Is taken moi 20
mention once his euiogy on Louis Phillippe,
and show hou gifled he was in adnlaliou 10 mo-
narchv. The writer IN the Spirit claps Win
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
THE LETTER or GOV. MoRBIiEAD
TO GEN. TAYLOR.

The Raleigh IN. CO. Register copies the state
ment in the New Orleans Picayune of the LIST,
stating that Gen. Taylor had not up TO thar day
received an official notification Of his nomination
by the Philadelphia Convention and adds:
We know that Gov Morehead addressed a
letter to Gen. Taylor, announcing his nomination
and asking his acceptance, on the evening of FRI
day, the 9Th of June, and despatched il by mail.
That the General has not received il whether the
result Of crime or accident in mail agents is much
TO be regretted We doubt not thatsGoy. More
head, on seeing the above paragraph, will repert
his communication, by the most expeditions
means.
The n. o. Picayune Of the 9th inst received
by the mail this morning, says that Gen. Taylor,
who wasthen in New Orleans, haanot at the time
received Gov Morehead's letter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
THE ExTRA ALLowANcEs.

With all the ertra efforts Of the esprit" to
e1onerate Gen. Cas- from his numerous short
comings, i has been unable to raise a voice in
extenuation Of the. 4 Extra Allowances made
for services during his career as Indian Agent
and Territorial Governor. These are fixed
facts which the Records establish, and which
no sophistry can destroy
But the resolution of inquiry on this subject
in the House, will bring the matter up in more
official form, and for thatfNfs shall wait In the
meanwhile, il is good policy for the palliatcrs Of
extra grabbing to be mann,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
CORRECT PICTURES.


Mr.. fonS Nv Rxsn has opened rooms al the
Court Honses Tor The Purpose of receiving tks
visits of those who may desire Daguerreo,ypcs
Mr.. b has IN his possession the best apparatus
mat has ever been IN our place. OF else is the best
operaior-- probably both combined for his pic
lures are certainly the most correct dclineations
Of the originals that we have ever seen. Having
examined his specimens We can speak thus posi-
lively end AL who desire good pictures win do
well d embrace the present opportunity His
card WILDE found in another column.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
THE DEMOCRACY ron TAYLOR.

The New Orleans Delta publishes ealffor a
meeting of Democrats who are favorable to the
election Of Gen. Taylor. This call is signed by
number Of the leading Democrats cfthe city OF
New Orleans, who in the call express their graf
i6cation al the nomination of General Taylor, by
the Philadelphia Conventioa-their regret that
the Baltimore Convention did moi nominate him
alsc-and dror their determination 70 support aim,
no matter bg ,nk0Et nominated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
TERRIFIC SCENES IN PANS /
10000 People Slain i-Resigaation 9f
the Erecutire Consn,ittec.

i i 4 i s. +. 49,. s
Blythe arrival Of the Niagara at Boston, fur.
ther news has been received Of the dreadful
scenes in Paris.
Paris was the theatre OF a dreadful conflict,
beginning on the 23d June The combat lasted
four days, and TIN IHoasaad persons are reported
tatate been sloia! The Government finally iri-
umphed, however Amongst The slain are mem
toned the names Of six Deputies to the National
Assembly, sixteen Generals, and the Archbishop
of Paris, The Executive Committee have re-
signed the power delegated them by the National
Assembly. M de Lamartine was conspicuous
in quelffng the instruction. h
Gen Cayaignac, who commanded, is strongly
recommended for the Presidency.
Nearly all THE prisoners taken agold in their
possession. Assassinalions are frequently Waking
place 10 discontinued quarters, BY poison and Sc
cret MURDER
The number Of prisoners captured a
the insurgents exceed 5000 All the pri-
sons are filled, as we'll as the dungeons
and vaults Of the Tuilleries, the Louvre,
Palais Royal, the Chamber Of Deputies.
and the Hotel de Vile.
Many soldiers exhibited sublime cou.
rage. On the ether. hand the savage cru.
city with which the insurgents waged war.
almost exceeds belief. They torturod
some of their prisoners, cut Off their hands
and feet, and inflicted barbarities worthy
Of sayages. The women were hired to
poison Che wine sold to the soldiers, who
drank it, rceled and died. III seems 10 Be
believed generally that if the insurgents
had succeeded in following up their moss
admirably concerted plan Of Operations.
and had advanced their line and possessed
themselves Of the Hotel de Filis, and fol-
lowed up their success along the two
banks Of the river, that the whole civ
would have been given up to pillage. In
deed, the words Fillags and raps are said
to have been inscribed on one Of their
banners Not less than 10000 stand .pf
arms have been seized and captured ~
the Faubourg St Antoine alone.
Every species Of artifce Was employed
to convey ammunition. The pals 81 tie
milk women, the conehes 0f the wounded
and even the collins Of the dead. wers
found filed with gunpowder and cartouch-
es Large sums Of money in gold and
notes were discovered on the persons Of
men apparently N extreme poverty, md
Of young children. The women of Paris
took most active part in thgstfuggle. 80
They conveyed orders and signals through
the hottest FIRE.
.---------
ESeveral runaway slaves from VIII.
ginia, have recently arrived ID Springfield,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
.THE SWEET little FELLow.r

Martin Van Buren,, by throwing himself into
this wild and fatal current. win sink 10 rise no
more - ipashiagtA taion.
Well, didn't you once promise to "sink or
swim" with Martin Now thar he is sinking,
you propose to desert him-but as yon must in
evitably go down also, you had better be 'heav.
ing the lead, to see Aoar deep You are going.
TJEfRckeSker Rep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
MILMor.s CoIIRsE.

In letter written June Goth, Hon. David
Wilmot the 1proviso" man, says
Il shall support Van Buren, with the whole
strength ofmy patriotism, and do alin my power
to get up an electoral ticket for him in Pennsyl-
vaniaia
He also declares that he viii introduce in Con.
gress billlo "repeap' any so-called compromise"
which may be passed in regard to slave territory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
A REAL WAC.

Potomac" states that John Van Buren, has
written TO his friend Collin, in Congress and asks
If the friends of Cas- still insls, on running him
to distract and divide the Democratic party 4
He is a harmonist himself, and thinks the friends
Of Cas- had better withdraw him for The sake Of
the Democracy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

TT Cooley s. Lady's Book, for August, edited
BY Mrs s. JHale, il out Il has several beau
tiful engrayings and the. usual variety Of tales,
poetry, &c. This periodical we presume in
creases in favor the older ii grows. tSee adyer.
tisement in another column
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
JUDGE M'I.EAN hND THE BARN
BURNERS.

The Cincinnati Gazette, considered always as
speaking ex-officio Of Judge Mclean, inpolitical
matters, declares a rumor that he will accept the
Barnburner nomination for President ground
less. AZ does not beiievcht will in any way iden-
uiy himself with their organization.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
TIIE PROPER cREItTT.

I! II onght not to be forgotten, that, In his ex.
tremity 10 find something brilliant in the life ii
Gen. Cas-, il was the editor Of the Union who
dubbed him The Hero of Hullls Surrender
Ii any body is 70 suffer forrobbing Hull, lei Il
be father Ritrhie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

We the citizens Of Jefferson Coan,y. ftsehdhg
20 The election Of Gcaesal ZACHARY TAY.
LoR 10 TIE Presidency, and WILLARD FILL.
MORE 10 TIE Vice Presidency, wild aview 10
restore the Government 10 a safe Constitutional
basis. and secure more firmly the bonds or our
Anion, do hereby constitute ourselves Club
% ie1siyled he RousH AND REaDr Cats or JEFF
feTson coanfy.
ARTICLE 4
srcrosi This Club shall use all lis en-,
dsayors, BY every honest and iair means to bring
back The Government 10 that glorious and elevat.
ed position which II occupied In its palmy DAYS
BY the election Of President who declares thai
he williake Washington for his guide, and ad.
minis'er the government BY thai srea, Chart
the Constitution.
lgence among the people, and appeal 70 them BY
facts and arguments apon great national ques.
lions affecting The besi interests Of the country.
bEcr. 3 itshall be leading object 70 over.
come old pfeiudiees, 70 ailay sectional excite.
inent, and TO induce all men 10 meet upon d com.
mon Republican platform, and establish the su.
: nRmacy Of pure Republican principles, BY the
election Of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fill
more.
ARTICLE II.
Seer. |. The powers Of convening and con.
Quoting The business Of this Club shall be vested
In the 0ficers, which shall consist OF Presi-
dent, Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretaries.
Sncr. 9. The officers shall be composed Of
one President, twep,g Vice Presidents, one Trea-
ant y SCI 1rics.
SsSrS. All ofNcers shall be nominated and
elected by The Club
SEcr. 1. In the absence of the President, the
FIRST Vice President shall call meetings and pre-
side over the deliberations and in the absence Of
the Art The second Vice President, and 50 on.
ARTICLE ILL.,
sRcf. ]. The time. place and manner Of hold.
ing meetings Of the Club shall be prescribed By
the Club ITSELF. but the proper officer may,
whenever occasion shall require, call special
meetings
Seer q The Club shall continue its meet
ings from lime TO time until the 7lh day Of next
November.
The vote being taken, the Constitution was
unanimously adopted.
The Committee reported the following officers
which were agreed .os
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

This excellent clicer. who has had a rAoss-hr
dueas and important command In Mexico Cor The
last i6 nonEhs. has arrived a. bis residences m
skepAeras.owh on a s.-ort visits his familys-
TIE Coloael Is nov in good heallhs although be
suffered severely frcm the Climate 81 Mexico
The Erst three months He $50 Be al Old Poin
Cemfort On the 18th. q saPerintend The Hschargs
81 his Regiment The Volanicers viii arriss
between The 18th and seth.
Our citizens, We doubt not. wiz be ready 10 d
all proper hOncrsio Col. II. and his gallaa, ssso
ts.fafaS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

". 20. " Hrrrs fssq. as Commissioner, belonging
TO the heirs Of the Lane DR.. waters, (and small
tract owned BY Mr. r. r. Cation, all being in his
occupancy al present. rear Keyes Ferry lin this
County, was sold on Monday last for sirty-siz
Dsilars per acre. There were 27i Acres in the
tract. andthe whole amounted to EigAtcea iAOnsaad
one Asadred and Arc dollars, VIA. Lucas, Esq
Of this county, Is the purchaser
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

Eg We learn that underline construction by
Senator Mason; given Of the win Of Che late q ],
3. Wager, the interest Of the Estate ii the S,ri-
dcrian property lbeihg one foufih,) win be sold
by the Executor some time in the next MONTH
This il necessary before any works " improve.
mept can be entered upon either BY the Striderian
or Shenandoah Manufacturing Company
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
A LIisERAI. REQUEST.

We understand that the late JAcos HISS, who
resided near shepherds,own. and who departed
this life on the 9th ult.. has bequcathed $4,000
for The improvement of+she property belonging
to the Methodist Episcopal Church in Shepherds
town. IT,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
NOMINATIONS coNFfRMED.

The nomination Of G.. ]. Pillow, as Major
General in the Army, was on Monday confirmed
BY the Senate. The nominations Of Gems Price,
Qui,man, and Gushing, were. it is stated, also
confirmed the same day.
On the goth, 70 day, Gems. Pillow, ouitman
and Gushing, go out Of service, under the law
Gen. Price being on duty in the far west, will
hold over
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

The Richmond Enquirer calls by wey Of a
compliment, Gen Cas-, aOld Free Seas The
epithet is provocative Of mirth; and we advise
the Enquirer TO let il drop-AI<r. Gas.
We hope the Enquirer don't mean 10 insinnate
thai Gen Cas- ''breezes' it, occasionally We
understand he is, like Gen Taylpr, TeetolaIler
bat, with the greatest freedom allowed him, it is
probable his boat viii be found without sufficient
sea-rpom TO float in November,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

Ey-We are indebted to the Hon. w. L. Cog.
gin, for copy Of very interesting report
Also, tothe Hon. J. NJ. Mason for copy Of the
Presidents Message, communicating the pro-
ceedings of the Court Martial in the trial of Lieu
tenant Colonel Fremont.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
A LARiGE DrvInEND.

The Bank of the Valley has declared semi
annual dividendIof 4 ia per centum- a per cent.
Of which is Paiato stockholders, and the fourth
per cent retained as the State bonus =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
oRATIoN.I

The annual Grafton before the Wesleyan Fe..
male Collegiate Institute, at Wilmington, Del,
will be delivered today BY the Rev. GEoRoE 4.
CorrkE, q Baltimore, formerly Of the Jefferson
Circuit. j
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

EeE The Bradford (Pa.) Reporter, published
in Mr.. Wilmot's village which;h has been ciaiui-
ed as sure for Con. Cas-, ms run up che namcof
Martin Van Buren, for President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

PARDON OF JoHN l, JoHNsoN.-ft is
now reduced to certainty that the Exccu-
tive has pardoned John / johnson. of
Warren, convicted of the murder of j ohm
NJ Elliott, Esq, of the same county
This act of clemency is considered i'll iudg-
ed by large portion Of the community
acquainted with the case, and has excited
very great Indignation against all concern
ed, whether Governor, Iieutenant Govern
or or Councillors. A public meeting is
spoken Of to give expression to the feeling
on the subject
Gov Smith, it is stated, was not in Rich
mond at the time of the pardon, but had
expressed the opinion that the evidence
did not sustain the jury-and therefore
his influence was given to the act Lieut..
Gov. Wiley, il is said, by advice Of council,
granted the pardon.
We are desired to state that the Gene.
raj Court refused unanimously to inter-
fere with the course of justice in the case.
But as facts will be stated BY persons bet
ter acquainted with them than we are. we
shall forbcar any comment Win. Rep
--gS
BRoKE JAN l-JAMEs HAWKINS. convict
ed of Horse-stealing at the last May term
ofour Superior Court, and condemned 70
fue years and siz months confinement in
the Penitentiary, broke jail on Thursday
night last, the I4th inst. and effected his
escape He accomplished his purpose, BY
boring and burning holes through the tim
bers, and then removing the. stone from a
space sufficiently large to admit the passage
Of his body.
By very cunning deception, (feigning
insensibility,) Hawkins avoided having
sentance pronounced on him at the time Of
his conviction, and thus secured time to
effect his escape We presume the Cor
ernor will offer reward for his apprehen-
lon.-ROckiagAdm Register.
In Ohio, Il Is said that when Loco
Foco is heard Of, who is disposed 70. bolt
from Cass, an ofiee-hoIder is sent to attend
70 him, and they call i sssetting up with
the sick" The sickness Is spreading 10 =
fearful extent, and the greatest alarm i
felt among the ofice-holders. lest there
should not be swell ones enough to take
care Of the inyalids n--Alsx Gas
CEoPs AND PoLIrIcs this title
the Boston Transcripts gives an account
ofthe observations made b. 4 friend in the
course Of an extensive tour through the
West and South The report is equally
favorable in both particulars The earth
=. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
EXPENDITURES FOR INTERNAL
IMPROVEMENTS.

Mr.. Polk, in his last message, speaking Of the
debt contracted in the war of 1912, says
although the country was burdened
with heavy public debt, large, and in
some cases, unnecessary and e1trafagant,
expenditures were au6 orized by Congress
The consequence was, that the payment
of the debt was postponed for more than
twenty years, and even then it was only
accomplished by the stern will and nm
bending policy Of President jackson, who
made its payment leading measure of
his Administration"
By way Of comment on this truthful passage,
We copy the following from document
printed BY the Senate in last January, which con-
tains oil the appropriations 70 Internal Improve
ments made between 1905 and 1916. From this,
Ii appears that more money was appropriated 10
Internal Improvements during the economical adj
ADMINISTRATION OF Gen. jackson, than during alilhe
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