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Succession Sale.


In The matter of the Succession Of REBEccA
BRAsHEARs decreased aate Of JACOB ZIG.
1853 Probate, Sixth Judicial District Court,
Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
DY VIRTUE OF commission issued in
ID the above succession and to me direc-
ted from the Hon. Sixth Judicial District
Court, in, and for said parish of East Baton
Rouge and State aforesaid,
will expose at public sale at the Court
House door. Of said Parish, in the city of
Baton Rouge.
On Momelay the 30th day Of Jun'ry
next A. d. 1854, at l2 o'clock NJ. The
property herein set ior'h and described. be-
longing to the succession OF Mrs Rebecca
Brashear, wife of Jacob Zug, late of said
Parish deceased: To wit.
Negro man, JIM or JAMES, aged As
years.
Terms of sale, cash on delivering.
dec 80 6tw. H.. V. BABiN Sheriff
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Vente de Succession,

Dams Fatfaire de la Succession de REBEccA
sBRAsHEARs, eponse detedee de JACOB ZUG. r
No. 1853 Cour DIES Preuves du Sixieme
District Observation-Disclosures d'Est Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
I'm VERTU dune comm ssion lancee
Il dams la succession ci-dessus a moi
adresste par Honorable Cour du Sixieme
District Judiciare dams ct pour la Parosse
d'Est Baton Rouge, Etat de Louisiana.
Jexposerai Ell vente publique dams la dte
Paroisse la porte de la maison de Cour
dams la vile de Baton Rouge,
Lunoli, 80 Januier proclaim, 1854,
a midi, La propriete ci-apres designees ct
decrites, appartenant la succession de Mrs.
Rebecca Brashears, spouse de Jacob Tug,
reinforcement de cette Paroisse decide
SAVIOR:
UN negro homme jim on JAMES, age
As ans. Condition de la Vente-CoMprANr
sur delivrance.
dGc2S.6fs. Fl. " BABIN. Sherit.
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ARRIVALS AT THE HARVEY HOUSE.

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday,
December 18th, Goth, and 9th.
Ferdinand Weber, Andrew Zabo, Bayou Sara
Stephen Henderson Jr, r. s. Stuart, Baton Rouge
W. NJ. Clark, New Orleans; G. J. Hunter, Pt. Cou-
pee; Louis Bouchereau, N. o.. G. II. Mann, @. NJ.
Pierce, Bottom Rouge; NJ. W. Miller, Claiborne
Col W. W. Pope, West Baton Rouge; J. 8. Taylor
East Baton Rouge A. A. Singleton, Livingston ;
Marshall Pope East Baton Rouge; J. P. Watson,
Pt. Coupe J. c. Kline, Tensas Parish T.. II.
Brady, Vaudeville; p. Helm and Lady, Columbia
W. J. Sharp, East Baton Rouge; J. d. Shadburne
Madison; James Watson, Baton Rouge; W. Nc.
Clure, W. X. Bowen, J. s. james, T. W. Anthony,
Ed. Wise W. J. Dales, New Orleans; A. J. Powell,
Donaldson.
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SoLAa Ecl,rsE IN 1854.--On Fri
day, tie 9th Of May next, there vii
be an eclipse Of the sun, which vill
BE- more or less visible in all parts d
the United States and Canada, and in
q portion ofboth will be annular. Ita
commencement in the city Of Wash.
ington will be at Al. 2Om. in the If.
ternoon, its greatest observation at
5h. 18m., and its end at Oh. 27m. As
the apparent diameter Of the moon will
be little less than the sun, the eclipse
cannot be total anywhere. The Chris.
tan Almanac says. THE ring will
be only about one-tllird Of digit
wide, and will be visible. only in :he
vicinity where the line OF central
eclipse passes. The eclipse is central
in longitude % So west Of Greenwich.
latitude "A IA north and in longi.
tudc 81 IS west, latitude Al 10 north.
BY finding these positions on a map,
and drawing line from one to the
other, the towns and countries through
which the central eclipse passes will
be readily discovered The path Of
the annular eclipse will be about one
hundred miles wide, and extend about
fifty miles on each side Of the lines
we have described. The annular
eclipse will move about one hundred
miles per minute. The first time
this eclipse ever occurred was in 1918,
July I'd since then it has returned
thirty-one times, including its return
next year. 1t occurred in April, 1915;
in May, 1878: and in May, 1886. 1t
will return again in June, 1872. It's
last return will b. in the year 1898,
August 18th. The next solar eclipse
that will attract much attention in
this country will be Oh March 18th,
1858.
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The Washington Globe says that
orders have been issued to Com r
Sterrett, detachipg him from the Ma
val Asylum at Philadelphia, on the
first Of January next, and placing
him in command Of the sloop Of war
Decatur. now fitting out for the Pa
cific coast. Com'r Lardner has been
ordered to the Naval Asylum in his
place. Lieuts. James b. Lewis and
Aaron K. Hughes. Passed Assistant
Surgeon X. W. Jeffrey, and Passed
Assistant Surgeon John Y. Taylor,
are also ordered to report for duty on
board the Decatur GU the first of Jan.
uary.
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G9e Daily Caulrt,
GEO. A. PIKE, Editsr and Proprietor.
BATON ROUGE::::::::DEC. 90, 1853


| The INsANE-Yesterday morning
Some twenty-four insane persons were
landed here to take the land route to
the insane Asylum at Jackson They
are all from the temporary Asylum in
New Orleans.
We had glance at them, as they
passed through Third street in era.
van. What sight. Twenty-four
persons Of all ages, and colors--most
Of whom, tied together! Here was
facts for ten thousand fictions-the
care worn countenance, and cadaver-
GUS look of the middle aged man, con.
trasting with the iunearthly pallor of
the mere girl by his side; and the
grey beard of the ilfrm and weak,
with one foot in the grave, yet living
to play out some tragi, part. What
an epitome Of the history of life-its
cares and troubles-its untold ills, and
maddeniug incidents, to stagger the
brain-lock up the warm rivers of
the heart, and set the tongue to bab-
ling with insanity!
What an history ofingratitude was
here-what tales of wrong, on wrong,
does the flashing eye unsteady for the
lack of reason, tell a? There lin the
coarce blanket, with cords about her,
is the tender female, who, a few years
ago, was nestled to the bosom of low
ing parents, and now, what is her his
tory? Tre,nble all Of you, at the
telling Of it-she is your sister, as
much SO as any other, who by the con-
ventional rules Of society, is connec-
ted by the ties Of consanguinity.--
Tremble, lest you are stricken from
the fair face Of creation, whilst look
ing on the picture, that you aud you
ny. all Of you! have had an indirect
hand in making Draw not Yourself,
within yourself, and lay no Aattering
unction'to your soul, when you exclaim
1T was not I that did it." The con-
dition Of society, is the cause Of your
own ''in action" fyou "have not done
t."-and the man who locks his door
upen the world, does not wash his
hands of sin, but will have to account
with others, for the things he has not
done, and all must be inevitably
damned together.
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For Sale.


OK ACRES Of LAID situated on the
~ Bayou Sara Road. about eight
miles from Baton Rouge. half of which is
cleared and in high state Of cultivation,
The soil is well adapted to the culture of
fruit trees and vegetables. There is attach
ed to The land, comodious dwelling, kitch-
en-, and other out houses. also good we'll
The place is admiralty fitted for co,in-
try grocery store, and house of entertain
nent, it being on the main road between
Bayou Sara and Baton Rouge. The travell-
ing being large and constant. The close
proximity TO Baton Rouge. where mark
ct can be found for vegetables and fruits at
big prices makes it one of the most desire-
able and profitable places in the parish.
ANY further information can be had by
applying to THOS. PRENDERGAST.
Advocate copy dec S-tf.
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UThe Opelousas courier tells us
that negro woman, belonging to Mrs
Clay, was struck by lightning near
Petit Bots, in that Parish, few days
ago. To use the editors own appro-
priate-if not scientific expression,
''the woman was torn to pieces, and
squaSLed to atoms"
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8. OUSSET, -
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.

II AS just received a full stock offine goods
III for gentlemen's wear. His stock has
been selected with care. and contains the
most fashionable goods for fall and winter
garments. As an experienced cutter, Mr.
OusET has not superior in this city. noy4
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Attention Delin0uenfs.

DERSONS indebted to the undersigned
l. are respectfully solicited to come for
ward and settle their various accounts How
can it be expected that Beal can sell goods
better and cheaper than the balance of
''mandkind' generally. if you buy for cash
and pay when YOU please. The legal ten
der is wanted from every.man and woman
Of you. So march up and have your ac-
counts Ieceipted, and your concience clear,
and free in time to enjoy the holidays.
N. B. All persons sending orders 10 the
undersigned must bear in mind that cash is
what is bargained for, and accounts SO made,
are due on demand. Respectfully.
JOSHUA BEAL.
Baton Rouge Dec. IS 1853. Gazette copy.
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rRumors of new Cuban expe.
dition being gotten up in New Or
leans and New York are renewed, and
it is stated that the Government has
issued orders for the immediate APP
prehension of the parties.
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Western Produce. RI
~ FIRKINS Goshen Packed Butter,
III 1000 Pounds Choice Dried Beef,
100 Barrels Indiana Flour,
$50 Bags White and Yellow Corn,
so . Oats, ,..s. ss-s,.
IS bales Timothy HAY,
so barrels Pink Eye Potatoes. ga :.
Just received and for sale at Feed and
Produce store Of a..-..
Dec. 81 1853. JOSHUA bEAL.
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r. CAPDEvIELLE,

SUCCESSOR TO =. xEYBEY
Laurei, befWeen Lafayette and Third ar,efs,
BATON ROUGE, LA.
HAS the honor Of informing his nun:er-
III Gus customers and the public gencr-
ally. that he has just received a fnll and
complete assortment Of Fancy Goods for
la les Of the newest, style. consisting Of:
Swiss and Jackonett Bands.
Is '' Chemissettes.
s. " Edging and Inserting.
8 :. /" Embroided Sleeves,
= :" s Collars,
Embroided Linen Handkerchief
Tor sALE.-A delightful cottage" residence
\ with suitable out buildings, and two srpents
Of land attached, eligably situated on Church
street for sale--terms favorable. sa
Until sold, the above property win be rented at
a moderate price per month. Apply to
dec. 23tf q. NJ. HART L co.
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TWhilst the Aurora Club
an amateur thespian corps, were per.
forming the Stranger at Lowell,
Mass, the other day, the floor gave
way and percipitated the audience,
actors, and company of both sexes.
into the story below. A stranger
drama than the ".Stramger,' cnsued
not put down in the "small bills Of
the day" Fortunately no one was
dangerously-though some seriously
injured.
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MEN BLooMERs.-We hear but little
now about the Boomer women, but
in lieu thereof, says the Washington
Union Creatures in the shape of men
are now beginning to excite the public
mind by assuming that almost indis-
pensible article Of ladies' apparel, the
shall. Several odd looking individ-
uals, part feminine and part masculine
are seen parading the Avenue, wear
ing shalls of various hues. The petit
coat is now only wanting to complete
the figure.
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Rstrograde Progression,

u CERTAIN GLASS; Vi SSA-Styicu HhOoO-
piers and Theologians to assert bold
ly and .withall proper seasoning Of
egotism; that education, without
something else" will never improve
the morals Of a people-that Religion
and morality are two different things,
and that the former can exist without
the latter, but the latter can have no
existence without the former.
This is something new in ethics,
and as it has bearing on "the times"
it is proposed to analyze its claims to
consideration. Either education has
a tendency to improve morals and ele-
vate the standard Of merit, and worth
or it has not; and if it has not, it is
high time the world at large should
be made acquainted with the fact. If
ignorance is bliss, certainly the poet
is right when he proclsims "'tis folly
to be wise.'
There is no man whose mind has
the capacity to take the present and
the past together, and weigh their
claims to virtue and morality, who
will not see that the population Of
America is fast degenerating in things
essentially necessary to the welfare and
happiness of mankind. Public morals
and domestic fireside virtues, are very
rarely to be met with, and in the towns
and Villages, where there should lie
the most morality, it has positively
worked itself down until it is impos-
siblc for it to 60 beyond the limit OF
its present degradation. Can we, and
must we say, that this is the result Of
education and intelligence 1t is
blasphemy to make the assertion ; and
it falls to the ground when we look
truly at things as they are. Take
Louisiana as an example. What is
the mass Of the population Of New Or
leans the whole State The last
census of the United States informs
the world at large, that there arc taceu-
ty Thousand adult white persons in
the boarders Of this State who can
neither read or write! How many OF
these were there who put ballots in
the box at New Orleans, on the very
recent election? Can we not safely
say five out of the twenty thousand?
We think so, with sufficient statistical
information to prove it. Is not this
source from whence our political de-
grafton eminates? Does not this af-
ford ample field for intelligent politi-
cal demagogues to operate? Do they
not in fact grow out Of such a condit-
ion Of things as matter of coucse p
And is there not monopoly of intelli-
gence and money, all over the Union !
Such is indeed the case, and unless
something is done to bring up the
standard ofgeneral intelligence by for
ced systems of education, the country
must soon fall into the hands either of
political mountebanks on one hand,
or religious fanatics on tn e other.
Should man be PERMITTED to cote
who cannot read his own ticket! We
think not If it must needs be SO, to
conserve the ultra democratic spirit,
such citizens should be forced to vote
viru roca under well regulated ''regis-
try laws
The hour for another Legislature to
sit, draws close to hand, and if that
body does not do something for the
'mockery of public education," we
now hoyo wa wnuld advica naon1o
who regard "civil liberty" as a boon
to move to other quarters, where diff
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SA E
OF UNCLAIMED ARTICLES ON
The Wharf ROat.

THE FOLLOWING articles remaining on the
Wharf Boat, at Baton Rouge, La, II not claim
ed In thirty days, from this date, will be sold at
Public Auction to pay the Storage:
Chests with contents, marked Mile Adele.
Saddle Bags do. No Mark.
Cooper's Truss Hoops, do.
Trunk with contents marked Alex. Sutherland,
Caddo Parish, La.
. l Box new Books marked G. b. Jones.
l f" marks defaced.
l old !" no mark
Cloth Package, marked Madame Emile White.
Trunks with contents, no mark.
Trunk mark defaced.
/ Carpenters vice, no mark.
WIN. MARKHAM
Baton Rouge Dec 10Th 1853
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HTANTED-A situation a. wet nurse.
w The applicant will either nurse ~
the residence Of the family, OF at her own
house. Apply at the Comet Office.
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Mrs. Darlington has been with Ike
to see McAllister perform his marvels
After all the wonderful things were
done, the venerable old lady remarked
to Isaac as follows ugh. ! saw it
all done Isaac, and know that my Wis
ionary organ can't delude me, yet l be-
lieve it is all trick. 1t don't stand
to reason. He must have an inveter-
ate to help him, and does it all to re-
ceive people. | wouldn't taste drop
of that tea if he would make me as
rich as kreosote !" Excellent old mat
ron!
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Embroided Linen Handkerchiefs.
Western Produce.

Ok Barrels choice Potatoes; 10 barrels
~ Deans extra Whiskey; 2Vbass fine
large Onions 60 barrels best extra s. L.
Flour Just received and for sale by
dec-2O-tf. JOSHUA BEAL.
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TOne Hundred and one poems
have been offered for the Latham prize
Of $500. The National Intelligencer
says that the best poem and all others
Of merit, will be published IN a hand
acme volume, the proceeds of sales
to be distributed to the poor in Wash
ington city.
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TANTrp~-A lad IA o. IS ysan o.
w ass who ean speak the French ana
Eaglish Lsagsnses. Enquire ct the ross
once. Ded. zou.
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PRESENTS FOR M
CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS.


VARIETY STORE LAUREL STREET.
Between Lafayette and Church srsds.
BATON Rouge, La.
THAvE Just received complete assoIt-
L ment Of Toys Of all description. dressed
and undressed dolls Of all sizes. and other
fancy articles consisting Of:
Furnished Wooden Work Boxes,
China sets Of all sizes.
China vases Of all sizes,
China powder boxes.
Glass Work Boxes,
Velvet Retict,les.
Mechanical figures,
Music Boxes,
Accordeons.
And other articles too numerous to mem
ton all for sale on reasonable tenos.
Dec. "a I'm. T. CAPDEVlELLE.
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rvThe Point Coupee Echo Informs

rThe Point Coupee Echo informa
us, that Thomas J. Brown, on trial
for an attempt to murder Mn. Mary
Graham, in Point Coupee, has been
convicted Of the crime and sent to the
Penitentiary for ten years. Since his
arrest, official information has been
received from Texas, that he was con-
yicted Of murder in that State several
years ago, that his real name is A. J.
Chesbee. He broke Jail there and
escaped to this State. The Echo says
it will be some satisfaction to the peo-
pie Of Woodsville, Taylor county,
Texas, to learn that the miscreant is
now securely lodged in the Peniten-
tiary, from which the Governor Of
Texas, can issue requisition for him,
when he has paid the penalty Of his
crime here, in ten years hard labor.
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Fresh from Cincinnati.

Fresh from Cincinnati.
nOA LBS. Ne " Pork Shonl iers,
i OOU 1000 lbs. new pork sides,
500 bis new pork hams,
200 bis new S. G. Bac n.
500 his. new Mess Beef
800 his choice Goshen and Western But
Dec 27thly A. MONTAN X BRO.
Raisins, Fire Crackers, &c,
OK QUARTER BOXES Malaga Rais-
~ IRIS. 10 boxes Fire Crackers,
100 barrels Indiana Flour. inst received
ter. and for sale by JOSHUA BEAL.
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EY-The President has officially re-
cognized Gustave Cleemann as Consul
Of the Republic Of Chilli for the port
Of Philadelphia.
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EWe find the following announ-
cement in the New Orleans Picayune,
of the 9th inst. 1t is in the form of
an advertisement and signed Many
Friends:
1--WE are informed that Gen. Downs
left last evening to spend few weeks
on his plantation in Monroe. 1t will
be gratifying to the members Of the
Legislature in that section, and to the
democracy of the State generally, to
know that it is the intention of his
friends to prevail upon him to submit
his name as a candidate for the Office
of United States Senator, to be elected
according to law in 1855. AS it is
conceded that the country is entitled
to the office, we know Of no gentleman
more qualified, or that would give such
general satisfaction"
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FRAUD ON THE PosT-OFFcE.-The
Postmaster at Cincinnati has detected
an ingenious attempt at fraud What
appeared to be large pamphlet, the
leaves protruding at the ends of the
envelope, was received at the office
On removing the envelope, the centre
of the book between the covers was
found to have been cut away and five
dozen of silk gloves and four dozen
packages of needles packed nicely in
the space.
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rThe latest advices state that
the Russians, attempting to land 49,
600 troops at St. Nicholas, were re-
pulsed with a heavy loss. 1t was
deemed certain that a junction had
been effected between the Circassians
and the Turks, in Asia.
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r Miss Rosa Douglass, was cou-
v;cted few weeks ago by the supe-
ytor court at Norfolk Va, and fined
$500 for teaching colored persons to
read. A fair sample of law, entirely
disconnected from justice.
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YALE.-An effort is on foot to re-
plenish its INDECENT treasury, and ena.
bic it to educate according to the de-
mands of the times, the hundreds who
seek instruction there. 1t is proposed
to raise. by voluntary subscription
$4,000.
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BODY FouND.-A despatch from
Charleston, dated the 10Th inst, says
The body of Capt. Rudolph, who
was lost during the late gale, was
found this morning six miles south of
Stone, and was brough hit to this city for
burial.
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NEW SrEAMsHIps.-The new steam
ship Yankee Blade, which is intended
to run between New York and Aspen
wall, made trial trip down New York
Bay on the 18th inst. She was highly
successful.
The San. Francisco, another new
steamship, intended to run from Pan
rma to San Francisco also had trial
trip on the same day.
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.ar-= ,5-.-5..l TERMS
DAILY RICHMOND TIMES.

The DAILY TIMES is published at SIX DOLLARS
per annum, payable in advance
ADVERTISING-For one spare of FIFTEEN LINES
or less first insertion cents and every succeeding in
sertion % cents.
Thrice a,seek-For square, first insertion 62l cents
every succeeding insertion 37I cents
Itrice meek oroace areek-For one square, first in
sertion rs CENTS every succeeding insertion so cents
Advertisements more than will be charged
the proportion according to the number of squares
But if the advertisement exceed square, any num-
Der ofu sures by less than eight lines the additional
lines will be charged ahalf SQUARE, if it exceed one
square, or any number ofa squares by eight lines the ad
donal lines will be charged full square. z-.s
The number of insertions of Advertisements must be
ted the MS they will be inserted until ordered to
be stopped and charged accordingly. .
Annual Advertisers charged $50 for 80 lines and in
that proportion for advertisements OF greater Lengths and
$40 for lines and in that proportion for advertisements
ofgreater length except Auctoneers who charged
500 paper included for all sales before their doors
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DAVENPORT, ALLEN g. Geo.
Auctioneers and COmmission Merchants,
NT AXE liberal advances consignments of mer
I'VE chandise. aU -.95llt seAi .5zz p
tysSales at auction of Groceries, &c. Thursdays
At private sale-Ground Plaster. Cement Rifle and
Blasting Pc WIDER; Safety Fuse Sugars Coffee Moasses
Oils, Brandy N Rum, Whiskey, Candles Pepper
Starch, Bacon Teas Mustard Salt Cotton Yarns &c.
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