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TUCKER u DANIEL, successors of Tucker i; Son,
merchant tailors three doors of Browns Hotel,
having just opened their fall supply of cloths,
and vestngs beg leave invite the attention of their
and citizens generally thereto They think their
sorent for quality and taste cannot be surpassed by
establishment here elsewhere and their prices,
they pledge themselves sell low such articles they
offer can be purchased anywhere.
They offer, also, assortment of fancy articles such
gloves stocks cava uspenders, under garments, dress
ing gowns nc.
Sept 27-3taw3w
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CaIc,ned PIa.teror Paris

d COGGINS& Co, ofPhiladelphia, continue to manu-
iactue calcned plaster of the whites and finest quail
y that be Produced the low of 81 3i cash per
barrel, freshly put up in excellent shipping condition
Also stereotype plaster 49, and land plaster 80
per barrel.
Direct orders the proprieors, Philadelphia to
John Cavennaugh, their agent, New Orleans.
Scott
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LUsBY q DUvALL, Merchant TniIors,


TIAVE just received, of the latest portatons, spen
did assortment of fashionable fall and goods
consisting of French and English cloths cassimeres, and
vestings, which they will make order in their usuae
giant style, as low goods OF similar quality can be
bought in this any of the northern cities.
Also received, and for sale very moderate prc
temen's silk Merino, and shirts and drawers fine
muslin shirts, suspenders gloves cravats, handkerchie
stocks, umbrellas, hosiery, NC.
Our friends and the public respectfully invited to give
us n call. Oct 3-3taw3wif
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SEALED proposals VIII be received al the ONCE of
~ the Smithsonian Institution, in city of
before the 3l day OF October 1913 for
ding, and roadmak,ng the grounds said institution
Printed spec catIon may be obtained, application
the office in Washington the office OF the undersiyncd
at No. q Columbia College, New York.
JAMES RENWICK, IT,
Oct0-ot Architect.
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rN-"ah FOR BALTTMORE.-The steamer OCEO-
aHsrsszs LA will, the LIST OF October commence her
trips above place. leaving Washington every Sunday
at o'clock, returning, leave Baltimore every Tues
day, O'clock p. She will stop regularly going and
returning at 4eonardown, Nd st. Mary's river Md and
Cone river Va all the intermediate landings
Potomac. for signals to land.
Oct l-3tawtf j. MITCHELL Captain.
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Fall and Winter Fashions.

MRS. SPElR, having just returned from the north will
lVl Saturday, October 7h, very rich and ee-
giant assortment of Paris millinery. such hats caps,
headdresses rband and French flowers of the very
imporaons and also of the latest patterns pelernes
nanteaus, and dresses On street, between 9th 10Th
streets Oct5-3t
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NEW YORK Fal Fashion for Gen,Iemen,s His

NEW YORK Fall Fashion for Gentlemens Hats
IN In accordance with his usual custom, STEVENS
again the citizens OF the metropolis with the New
York fall fashion for gentlemens hats He would announce
some Improvements in the manufacturing and also
entirely new styles of trimmings.
In presenting the fashionable hat sold by Beebe IL Costar
in New York, STEVENS does conine his
that shape but has sale the shapes that others sell in this
city.
Citizens and strangers respectfully invited call and
examine my stock ut No. l Browns Hotel
Sept 22-6eof M. III. STEVENS.
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We fully foregoing recommendation Of Mr. Speaker
Winthrop. A STEWART Of Pcnnsy wanna,
w. THOMPSON, of Indiana
HENRY W. billiard, OF Ala
w..,,,raron. March Ib. Isls.


winthrop " TxoMFs @ fss1'G naiaH.
HENRY W. billiard of Ala
w..HIseros March 10, 1873.
DE.n have had occasion heretofore to favorable
work ySsr ne a y % a
% e and s ssns
every one who desires to pursue an investigation among the my
substantial than thanks from the proper
source and trust that receive and satisfactorily
IL INGERsoLL, ofPennsy lvanis
From the Acting Secretary Of The Treasury
TREAsuns DEPARTMENT March IA 1915.
s In inquiries sss sPssg DE- yI work
letter o s i
the preface to The work .,.., -.
favorable opinion work might
s the
Ss sn % at a. ss
rather should be done The department npoed no oh
ton Of since it press. fully good
s sdo opinion and high
individuals and former officers Of the Treasury Department
In the privileges the S, in
Under which Mayo aboed preparation Of this
and the successful manner Of would deem Up
risht" ul'' Nc % '"''' ''' 1'' '''''' ~
' Mec. YotNa, Acting Of the Treasury.
Hon. r. NJ T. HUNTER, U Senate
To the foregoing need only add the brief but COM
prehens i've letters of of the members of the Supreme
having been for Secretary OF the Treasury and
the latter equally eminent in times past as Postmaster
General of the United States
WAsHIsaros, Feb. a. Is4s
have been much obliged by copy Of your treatise
Without such compilation the records and decisions of the de-
and the division of business among its bureaus are almost
These your work. will useful all the
officers connected with that much to claim
ants and Legislators in Congress.
hope meet h the patronage and success deserves
Respectfully LEVI WOODBURY.
Doctor ResssS M.,O:
WasHsoToN March /, ls4s
So have booked through your work containing practical
bly, struck with the condensation useful facts small
The knowledge communicate is not found In
patient and boous and duties of the
different branches OF the Fiscal of the
the Treasury who wish Information regard to the internal
ganzaton Of the gofernmen production will be
the led inquire why useful practical
work has not been before published hope will receive pat
onage which shall compensate you Tor the labor and expense Of
Very respectfully. your obedien servant
Doctor Robert MAYO. JOHN MCLEAN.
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by subscriptions tor one or more copies, % DO
The above reduction of 1874 per in favor of the book
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intend the prosecution and recovery of claims of every de-
scrpon against the government with the routine Of which
the aforementioned work sufficiently shows him to be ia
mar Letters must have the postage prepaid also the
ROBERT MAYO.
Washington, Oct 3-3t.
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XNm. M srEUART, Iate Of the Pension once. offer
w his services agent, for procuring bounty lands
scrip, and pensions.
Office doors west of Wizards Hotel AWashington d. G.
July 2l-eodtf
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aT-~A FOR NORFOLK.-The OCEOLA leaves
Washington every Thursday at O'Clock,
returning leaves Norfolk every Friday, O'Clock, p.
m touching at Cone river going and returning Passage
and fare SIS. j. MITCHELL, Captain.
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From members Of The Senate of the United Sfaies1
senate CHAMRrK Washington December Is, lsI7.
When the proposition publish
compilation did believe work could
to useful practical Since its publication
have examined closely and deem that have been
agreeaby disappointed finding book that affords useful
Information relation the transaction Of
ments here and condensed form than that has
under my notice
Very respectfully, yours SC,
. JAMES D. WEsTCoTT, in.
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WASHINGTON, July ~, lsis.
have long felt the work which clearly
explain operations the Treasury Department
publication Of two volumes You have exhibited the admin
saon the commercial and system Of the United States
through the fundamentally the Treasury Department and its bu
ucidy and deliberately that all comprehend with
and subject unveiled practical
operations Of tina collecting and dbursng
men For these thanks best wishes that
abo meet adequate reward Your books ought be
the hands officer the connected with
and cuomhouse duties and the hands member
Congress.
with esteem, your obedient servant,
RoBERr MAYO, NJ ID. j. r. UNDERWOOD.
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WAsHNoToN, August a. 1913
DrIR The little leisure have had since did the
with copy Synopsis of the Commercial and
Revenue of the United States have devoted
nation of it, and take pleasure saying that deem of value
To the statesman furnishes information which he nowhere
else obtain concerning the most important department of the
and the and the will be of
all questions relating and
rights of the government and the citizen connected with it,
That the public estimate properly and be
pooned to the merit of the compilation is the sincere wish Of
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
REVERDY JOHNSON.
Doctn M.xn Washin
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SIR have given work the organization and practical
operations of the Treasury Department but partial examination
did afford the leisure
hasy perusal however has fully satisfied that it produc
merit does in the pianes and
simplest form information essential legislation and the
greatest utility all connected with the Treasury Depart
men. who have business to transact with it.
With the highest respect am, your obedent servant
WILLIAM r. KING.
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Doctor II. MAYO.

have examined Doctor Mayos work the Treasury Depart
ment obviously the result OF aborious patient and able
search aided by and pracsed analyses This
partmen perhaps the most important connected with the admins
aon OF public affairs extensively Tamng with almost every
interest by far the complicated and least easily understood
regard Doctor Mayos book making that which diff
be highly appreciated by the the merchant and by all
who may have business in with the department
laborou able useful compiler and analyst may
meet the rewards he SO richly merits
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HousE REPRESENTATIVES,, July g. lsiS.
have examined attention Synopsis
Commercial Revenue system of the United Staten&c
where the
contained be found collected together To
all connected with the different de
to Of the in all
try this work is If peculiar value.
In the OF the mulaous questions which
ered to and by the committees of Congress- the
a work of this character has long been felt.
The execution the plan have beer
complete and perceive
The IS which should think, found
Offices the Congress- counting room
OF every merchant
Very truly yours SC,
JOHN A. ROCKWELL, of Connecticut
DIR. RoBERr MAYO.
fully Mr. Rockwels opinion AIayo's work
w. HUNT, OF New York.
We agree uy with Mr. Rockwell and Mr. Hunt in their opinion
Of DR.. Nnyos work
HENRY NICoIL, of New York.
JAS MCDOWELL, of Virginia.
We concur IN The opinion above Of the
CALEB. h. SMITH of Indiana.
J. O. CHAPMAN, Of Maryland
The work OF DR. Mayo Justify
all that has been said Of by MIR Rockwell and chceruy unite
with him in commenting to the patronage OF the public
ROBERT {. WINTHROP,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-10
Wing County Meeting.

Correspondence Of The Tribune
YoAt. Pa. March :, l'4s.
Ma GREELEY-Dedr SIR. The Wings oil the
County held meeting in the COURTROOM last
evening. for the purpose Of selecting Delegates 10
the Whig state Convention to assemble IN Harris
burg next week-to appoint Conieree' to meet
those from Adams County 10 nominate Delegate 70 INC
Wing Nations Convention 70 be held ID fhAa1eis A III
MAJ next. .,..e.,.. ,,,
Messrs. BLsJAxIy THOMAS, RUDOLPH sFANSlkA ~
DE- RoELKT NEBIN6Es were appointed Conlerees' anu
were Instructed FOR CLAI and also 10 sect Deesa'e :.
represent this Congressional District wnJ j. a. open -
svowed CLAY NAN arI who viii stand by vi NbAi 70
lope as his name is before the Convention such ives
the wish Of the meeting by unanimous VOTE not man
wishing otherwise. ..,r
Inc Wnlqs here are for Clay and only Clay and u ga,
Tst Harry will not be induced haul on b the noise Q,
those who oppose him from interest his nomination anu
election are certain HIS withdrawal would almost ois
band the Wing party here as feel satisfied mat ne = e
only man arouni whom can rally win unity arc nope
Those who oppose him DO without ana et % sue
cessiul for such men Webb Of the Courier the "hss
OF the country viii never follow. Why should they Is
he not nagning the sblest Statesman and Purest FAioi
living merely to gratiy private hatred against thlId
rsrsong All that Necessary 10 keep the Coter ana r.
erer and some Of our own papers 10 traces Is n ne
tribune 10 20 trrOng Their rule Of action J. op2osuoh 10
The Tribune and not Friendship for Taylor or any one
sise Your friend. He :.
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The virginia WhIg Convention.

We return our thanks to our able Richmond cor
respondent, whoha forwarded complete account
of the doings OF the late Wing State Convention
held in that city which, however, reached us'at so
late date as TO prevent our making as much use
of il aswe should otherwise have done. The char
acter and result Of the Conventions transactions
have already appeared in The Tribune, but we
find other passages of interest in our correspond
ent's report, which we give to show some OF the
influences by which the nomination Of Gen Taylor
was accomplished. In reference to Mr. Bottss
speech against the Taylor resolution, be says
MrBlus closed at l24 having spoken four hours
The speech said have been tie abest That gentle
man ever delivered. II conceded by Taylor men, Clay
men and LocO-F OcOs 10 have been one OF the aoest
addresses ever delivered In the Cty Of Richmond I
have no hesitation In Saying thss never listened 10 .
more powerful oratorIcal effort That Il had remend
Gus effect II Is IDLE 10 deny and Il net that he as
Obliged 10 encounter precOneeved determinations, coun
ter resolution offered by him at the close Of his speech
would have been triumphanily adopted
Hewas followed by VIM. b. Preston, Esq. Nj. c In de-
fence Of the report who produced letter from senator
Miller Of y j. fsyoring the nomination Of Gen Taylor,
from which .he members o. the Convention we're lea 10
believe that New-Jersey boiling over with layoris
and that Mr. CLAY could possibly get the vote Of the
state. This aI informed had great effect he also
announced that elsgraphc dispatches had just been re-
ceyed from North Carolina and Kentucky declaring mat
these States hsd nominated Gen Ty (Which has since
proved erroneous This settled the whole matter ana
was evident that the report OF the Committee must DC
adopted The then taken, aud inc RESOLUTIONS
adosted by vote II 10 ~ There - great ds@tsiacto
ia regard the whole matter. In tho City OF Richmond
IA believed that nine teuhs OF the Wings are IN favor OF
the nomination OF Mr. CLAY Jet the vote Of TIC cry was
cast for Taylor.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-10
Treaty Items.
Independent wrote on Tuesday night to tt
North American as follows

independent wrote on Tuesday night to the
North American as follows
Nj Hunter communicated TO the Senate, yesterday,
the ndirposton Of the President to consent 10 the APP
poptmeut OF Ministers PeupOtentiary As proposed ~
Mr. Wetsiers resolution. The disagreement; has not
been without rs influence, snd viii probably defeat the
proposition prevent i nom being pressed for want Of
support ,
ments az Is now nearly certain the President may be
or more distinguished IN TIE capacity OF Commissioner
onlv Indeed this much been ntimaed from the White
House The amendments OF the Senate vii necessarily
form psrt Of the instructions Of the Executive This
course may be- and hope will be, attended with bene.
ncial results but persuade myself that It Will
carry with the character and dighty OF an Embassy re-
guIarly and -olemnly adopted by the Senate.
The President has giysa one pledge when VIII meet
with very general approval and oiee tha occasion
presents Itself In which there is lust ground Of exeep
lion 10 his conduct He has promised not 10 appoint any
member Of Congress as Commissioner. This determnH-
lion has already cooled the ador Of Of the advocates
Of e special commission and may DC productive Of oihef
good results. .. L..
Mr. Polk has 20 this time MANIFESTED 40 anxious desre
% oroeure the ratification the Treaty and jussing by
his acis sincere am not prepared TO challenge
bis motives keiDg quite willing consider iher good ~
"a a. tbev TO- ard 10 accord hun every proper consdeTa
non for the appliances he has used 20 subdue the oppos
non Of the refractory spirits IN his own ranks. He has
b r,ore embarrassment with his CabiLet than with his
nsrty for every sOr has been made, by several OF mem
bd bv the Secretary q State 20 clrcumvcnt his move
ments They have played deeply aud cuuninsly bur not
without h, knowledge. He has learned 10 put no latin IN
datterCrs.
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The Loan of Five Millions.

The bids were opened this day by the acting
Secretary OF the Treasury In the presencs OF the Secretary
Of the Treasury, Solicitor, Auditor Controller, Commits
soner OF the and Office, SC and attending clerks The
loan awarded Of 10 the highest bldder' who
for the principal amounts \. ". RothscAld sons
~ LonoUu GjoinGy Win COrcOrau hggsl Juhr : Md
de, c. McCalister and r. Clark & Co. &c. Sc-
The Messrs Roihschld and C0fcOran Rg>s bid for
the whole loan a, a premium Of 90 but obtained only
between three and four millions Of dollars Of the amount
taking hall million OF this smcunt, b. preference, IN
six.per-cent stock The total premium paid IN and
realized about 10000. which Il handsome addition
the Miscellaneous Receipts OF this month The sale u
the fun market price, ranging from 70 20
per cent premium We glad TO see The Messrs Roths-
chpt sgsin investing In American securities IL shows the
confidence which the principal bankers Of tho European
world place In the American stocks IL enables Us 10 pron
by fsresn capital and In tho same proportion relieves
cur money market and banks from pressure on
count Of this The total amount Of tho bids offered
to-day was SlT 600 600. fsercasen mA,oHs y dollars
Washington Uron, s.h.
~ The Wings Of Warren Co. Ohio, declare
THOMAS CoRwIS TO be their first choice Tor Presi.
dentisl candidate, and HEsRr CLAY tho second.
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R MI. CLAY yesterday morning In comPa

e Mr.. CLAY yesterday morning In company
of the Common Council drove out to the lnstitu-
ton for the Blind. On arriving he was received
BY the Principal who briefly addressed him ana
drew forth from Mr. CLAY eof the most ielcitous
and beautiful speeches that it was ever the 10Y
tupe Of those present to listen to- 1t was iuii Oh
path and the eloquence of elevated sentiment
This was followed by poetical addresses 10 MY
CLAY from two young ladies' pupils OF the ln'u
tuition. with which he was highly grained
The party then proceeded to the Institution Tor
the Deaf and Dumb where addresses were also
deli cred. The distinguished visitor was greatly
interested in the modes aud results Of the instruc
ton administered at those admirable Institutions
Ii was intended to visit the High Bridge but
owing to the severity Of the rain the party returned
20 the City. At six o'clock, Mr.. CLAY dined with
the Common Council at the NewY York Hotel, and
In the evening appeared at the Bail at the Broad
way Thes.er a notice of which appears IN another
column Of The Tribune.
To-day Mr.. CLAY will be happy to meet his
friends and toe citizens generally in the Govern
or's Room of the City Hall, between the hours o
n nd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-10

FEDERAL JUsTICE.-The Apportionment bill,
State defiance Of the psines. provisions Of the Cons
tuition discoses the that while IL takes 590i6 free
white males over the age OF p years s,ght DaoeTae
districts, elect Representative only takes al
S. OF Q population, provided they live In the same
number Of Vkig districts, TO elect the same mum.
Dor OF Representatives: CT IN other words, SEVEN
TEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FosTY-SEvES free
Inea Of the dfraRciised for ne Of ben
Democrats and Of going for their country 10 prefer
Mexico, in the now wasing between the two
countries IN 4 OlOoe.
~ The Globe should be ashamed TO mislesd its
readers by such statements rs the foregoing. 1t
must OF course be true tina, certain Wing Districts
have fewer inhabitants voters than certain Loco
Foco Districts. This can hardly fail 20 happen in
any State but taking the whole State together,
The Hhig Districts acreage more rioters han tie
leo Foo, and the inequalities are less consider
able than they have been under any former Appor-
tionment for many years. The only substantial
ground Of complaint and the only enc much dwelt
upon by the Loco Focos, is the division Of Hanlil
ton County, whereby the Wings Of Cincinnati viii
be enabled % elect one Senator nnd two Repre-.
sentstyes wheros. their votes has hitherto been
swamPed by that OF tke balance Of tho County.
which J, vesy strousiy Loco.Fooo.
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NEWBORN TRIBUNE.
rRm.Y NoNNIYe. MARCH 10,

.,. Xyi,ls
~ ~ u Meeting ~ 'nc "''"" -.
t'"NS" ""''' ,-il....,, R..olutions
"a, evsrins March ', 1875. me ''''~'"s
-. .se,tns.
~ n.,..t,e N hts Electors q thc City and County
= = =, .,,.,,o thc Nations. Convention TO
- New''N's VIC ''''s -, =, -. nav, a.. III. L.
~ hslA a. rhilsaelrhia % ne ''n u 'N'' 49, 49, "
.., a. q, ro,,,n.te In lshs'f Of the Whies Of the
> .,S,s.f.. Al BE supported by them fot ffe.ident
- rs.s,ut OF The ttitcd states, arc requested 20
meet in their ssve siNs =. NV Ss s@snsss by the
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The Treaty.

wAsRINoroS. March 30 O'Clock q 70 mlnute''
Tne Senate has adjourned. All the amendments
10 the Treaty have been voted upon and the hnai
vote for Ratification or Rejection will be taken TO-
morrow. unless it shall be delayed by the speeches.
OF Senators. several Of whom are understood 70 DC
DESTROYS Of expressing their views on the general
merits Of the Treaty.
A test vote was taken to day on the Preamble to
the Treaty affirming Trst power to negotiate
TIE result was Thirty-tro an The affirmative ana
SirtesH IN TIE negatire Carried by exactly two
thirds vote.
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p. T,leg-apl 70 The Ne,o-Yort Tribune.
IRE Treaty ia Amended.

WssHssTos. March 90 r. N.
The fs.ahgeacsr sihrnls ioat the Treaty a''e'
all amendments still retains the ces,ion OF terri
tory provided f9r If the original stipulation oil NJ
Tslsr with the Mexican Commissioners IIe
calculations as to money indemnity are sSo IN
Changed, IS well as the guaranty provided Tor me
maintenance Of gesce.
The Caioa says that the fusl vote was 70 DC
taken to day and that no one doubts the adoption o
the Treaty -.,,
II, understood that eight Senators alone VI"
take a decided part in opposition to the Treaty
Mr. CAss will press the Ten Regiments bill and
en9esyor % force i through together with the
Treaty. ,,,
M wLss1Ih and Others vil speak on the bill
and Il wii. be negaiveo. a.,...
The Union boasts OF the terms on which the loan
was taken.
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y Telegraph 10 The Ns'r- York fT''""s'
SEw yoRK LEGI-LsTuKh'

ITTITHU H-f-'NI7 . ~ a,
zrvtrF AlHAsT March - T. y ,
The bill for the iormaroa OF Banks va, aeos oat
=. isnstb n M Coumttee. A motion to strike cot
d. section allowing banks to make loans on ECU
rity OF real estate. was agreed u.
ASSEMBLY.
The House ooncured in the Senate amend eilo
r,epts 70 the bill to incorporate Auburn as Guy D
30 the bill is passed. ,o,,, q
service 10 five years o.l.t. r..
Ai.o bill u establish Free Evening Schools IN
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