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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

Arrival or STEAMSHIP CnARlTT. The
steamship Charity arrived here yesterday al
tsrnoon. from Greenock, having been twenty.
six days on her passage. She was eight days
knocking abOu, among the ce,in the middle OF
the A,lan,ic and has had 10 contend with Sc
ries Of strong gales, which account, for her
long passage. lAo''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

SrDDry Dnru VI. RuG, Bcarr', Of
Alfred len AllrcJyIlIa-c one j,y Jas, wees 90
sleigh lor home about one mile anil a half dis
uft. His horse went directly home, and
passed round his hor So twice. III, wife hcar.
inr the horse went to the door and found h,r
husband sitting dead in his sleigh. lie was
% years Of age aud had been troubled with a
diseased heart which was the probable cause
Of his death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

CoSssrESr. The Norway Advertiser
pretended to heartily aprrors tho Baltimore
Platform which required all "to resist slavery
aci,atios;" and likewise the Bangor Platform
which "rejoiccd" that all slavery questions
were" final y" settled; add yet irsissue, week
before last contains eier,H columns OF slavery
agitation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

Capt John VI hmr' of Yves, PIrsar,a-I
,old yoke of oxen, fur wears old ll,' spring,
for $500 Live weigh, 1000 %, Gluh,'c,c1
feet four inches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

We call the particular attention OF our read
ers 10 tho remark. Of Mr.. Mace on the Nc
h-,,ka bill, published TO-DAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

HonB's Lock PicErp. We Zee by the pa
pers that The great Hobbs has been defeated
that he and his locks are shorn of,hcir honor.
AZ the institutions II civil engineers, paper
was read by Mr. Hobbs, pointing nut What be
considered to be the defects OF the English
locks, rendering them safe from the attempts
Of false keys and picklocks. Aian adjourned
discussion on the paper at the institution,
much establishment and amusement were
created by the fact tina, John Goaicr, work.
mon in Messr' Chubb's empIoi announced
that he found out simple plan by which any
Of Hobbs locks could be picked, and tia, dur
ing the week, he had picked four new locks
without having seen either the keys or the
inside, bought by diGeren, gentlemen ia the
city, who vouched for the truth Of his state
ment lie explained the way in which he
did il, viz, with piece OF watch spring and
two conmcn pick. Boston Post,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

"Monscigneur Clcmenii, lhe papal nuncic.
is now cndcayourng To inciIc Santa Anna TO
to destroy tie iurm OF government. the sub
stance being already gouc, and to have him
self crowned Emperor of Mexico. lie j.
negotiating a stupid scheme Of marriage
between Santa Anna, aud one uf the daugh-
ters of the Queen Dowager Of Spain, and
boasts tina, he will be able to divorce Santa
Anna from bic present wife"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-03-24

nnl 10 t"Etsitle eiaNtlf Ii.e"t
S,v,, not ~ exclude il ihereTom, ho' 10
leave tbs reo7lO thereof perfectly frce 10 tot"
sal regulate their domestic iu''i''''on' u
their own way, suhJcc, only To the COsS'i'u
t!on ofih- United Sta'es.'
sor,sen, ,hatihe Senator and his friend,
w,r, no, willing 10 insis, thar The Mis>ouT
,,msgomise pr lsso Vas "supsrscdCd' by
,,- cenrror,i,c measures ofIS5o, bot to a.
set JAaI the former IS merely 'ineoosis,rns'
~,,a ho latter. Bgt, sit, tie effect Of lhe''
nc,iuu Is III, SANE, namely the sbrOsa'ion OF
The Missouri COMPROMISE.
! might, cir, further farlifs ms position
bet viii apw, IN the conclusion OF tbs b'a"ch
9th, ,ahi,ct. merely quote, ''i,boat rumm'n'
from the rcportoC,he S-1'te's Committee on
Territories. ~ au Ten b. ccu'ursj for my
c.ars. on the Nrbri,k1 b.Il, gentlemen more
ambitious as s,-,e-Jrcn Thar myself must hlI
unJsr the same condemnation. d., 10 is "r
81 imr,1a' Pabl,c to t,rij, On thS merits
Ga.qre,,.oa. Tia, committee say',
Ica- c,-.-,u,, 90 ~ f,l 'iruss'rs, oaNs5
49,. o. e.,.rii,y "a, Hs7st.,7 = E..,s r17-
'gyv.,l ,r,c5rI ,Tig ir-a'r- Pie 'cr's
c-lr. .sl., r.5ri y-str.i'is ,riai."7. ii-
,,ii,vr, r-it. and %. fa.'il s'tss'' O.
1850. A. Cousrls, 'e-nri i' wise aai vru-
Sea, 90 RETAIN l-on deciding ;ho matter 3"
,oa.-cver,y ,h,a either By alHrmiac 5'rc7o..-
ias ths Nsy.ran laws. or hy au as, jee.ara-
iory 5i,ae t-gs a,srt of,be Constitution 80
Tie sN,su, sf ,tc protection a5Vllel 5y 0; 10
he slave property IN DE Territories, 90 7'-r
esanHse a.. as, p,ga'.i usw " rc,,a.
n,ai Js7l,,,,, Gga Die course gu-sssloa
ths. n-a55rs.3 cc,ss.5a, e..bcr bg affirming
r,7s,hae tho r.sa.h section Of 'hc M.s
,5usi s.,. vr % aay 1st isc.-1,ys gi 'us
usaa.r- ut,ds Constitution iu r.s.cc; Go Die
legal points To- J.s.u,s
"Yort c1um.uc, t,,n 3, iarra'c es %,
psaeS o. ,ac co-a.-y aai Of, security Of jac
Ua.g,. ih.t ,bc s5a,rgyr.s, tasa resulted n
lie adoption s' 'hs compromise weas-.s'.
~L.sl :h, ,vn great Ia..a,al parties, vH'
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
go From the Peoria News.
n Destructive Fire at Terra IIaute.


We received las, evening. an extra
from the Terre Ilauts Express Office,
giving the following acc ,un, Of des,ruc
: I'VE fire that occurred in that place on
Saturday morning.
Between three and four o'clock this
morning fire broke GU, in the large
livery stable of N. P. Talmadge, On
Mulberry street. between Marke, and
Fourth streets, which burned with grea,
rapidly, with nearly all It's conienls.-
Nineteen horses and all but one of his
carriages were consumed. The stable
adjoining. with sixteen stage horses, and
several chaches. went next.
The Prairie City Hotel. three story
frame building, kept by ID. Logan, and
two carriage shops and blacksmith
shop, all owned by s. Archer, were con,
sumcd, besides number Of sheds and
on, houses attached to the principal build
ings. Mr.. Archer's dwelling was saved
by great exertion.
The hotel and stables were owned by
John Burton, and we presume, were in.
sured. Mr.. Tallmadge's loss is heavy.
A1arge portion OF the furniture, &c., of
the Hotel was saved.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
Progress Of the Duel at Washing
ton.
WASHINGTON, Nav l6.

The urgency of the opponents of The
Nebraska bill to speak was well llus,ra-
ted to-day. by the fact that Mr.. Olds
about two o'clock, coIld find bu. two
members prepared to speak-Giddings
and Benneti-ont Of The lis, of some
thirty persons, who pretend they are de.
sirous Of being heard. Mr.. Peckham,
Hard Of New York, is to speak to.
morrow, and state the reasons which in.
ausnce him and those "hards' who &C,
with him in their opposition to the bill.
It's understood Mr.. Cutting will vote for
it.
Messrs. Hunt and Craige are still un.
decided as to which of them was first
insulted, and consequently no challenge
has yet passed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
New Advertisements.
Notice of INCORPORATION

TN PURSUANCE of the provisions
i Of Chapter forty.three, of title ten
of the Code Of Iowa, entitled "Corpo-
ra,lons for pecuniary profit" approved
February 5Ih, 1851: The undersigned
and their associates adop, The following
Articles OF Incorporation, to.wit:
]. The principal objec. and business
OF the corporation hereby intended, is to
Improve the Navigation OF the Demoine
River, by means of dams and locks and
canals, and otherwise. as may be found
expedlent and proper, to The effect the
object: And to construc, Railroads con-
nectej with or separate from the same
as may be found desirable:
2. The corporate name shall, be "Tbe
Demoine Navigation and Railroad Com
pany."
3. The capital stock OF the Company
shall be three millions Of dollars: Its
principal place of ,ransaciing business,
Ottumwa; with an office, il necessary,
al Keokuk and Fort Demoines and New
York, or either, as notice shall be given.
The shares of stock representing the
saidcapital ana the corporate property
Of the said company to be one hundred
dollars each, transferable as provided
in the bye laws of the said Company
five per cent TO be paid on subscription,
and subject 10 calls from lime to time as
may be necessary in transacting The bus.
mess of the said Company, and as pro-
vided for in the bye-laws OF said Com.
pany.
4. The corporation to commence on
the Sixth day of May. 1854, aud to con
tinue for fifty years from that da:e unless
sooner dissolved under and in pursuance
Of The laws of the State Of Iowa:
5. The highest amount Of indebted.
ness or liability to which The said corpo-
ration shall at any time subject itself
shall not exceed two millions OF dollars.
6. The private property Of stocAhold,
ers or members OF the corporation shall
no, be liable for corporate debts.
Z. The officers and persons who
shall conduct the affairs Of the Compa-
ny shall be the President and Board Of
Directors OF the said company.
8. The Directory shall consist of nine
persons. The first Directors shall hold
their offices respectively for one year
from the frs, day Of July, ls54-aiter
which tine, they shall be elected by
the Stockholders annually.
O.. In case of resignation or death Of
any Director, or Of vacancy from other
causes, The remaining Directors shall
fill the vacancy for the remainder OF the
term.
10. The President and Secretary TO
be designated by the Board of Directors.
within thirty days after they are elected.
and TO hold the said Offices during the
term Of office of a Director.
ORVtLLE CLARK. PRESS.
HENRY O'RIELLY. Sec'y.
Dated May 9Th, lS54.-20w4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
A Triumph Of surgery.

On Sunday last. Prof. JOS. N. McDo'
well extracted cancerous tumor. ineolv-
ing the whole substance Of the Paroiid
Gland. 1t was as large as a Turkeys
egg. and rapidly growing. in subject
from Fulton, county III aged abou. &c
years:
The operation was perform ed in ,he
presence Of Professors Breckenridge, oil
Louisville. Ky, Lindsey, of Nash Vile
Tenn, and Spense, of this city; also
Drs. Fitz. Kernes. and others.
This difficult operation has been per-
formed only BY two or three surgeons
in the world. and by many. high in char
acter. has been pronounced impractical
BILE; but its prac.ica5illty has been shown
in this instance by our dieting uished
ci,izcn.-H. Louis Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
Court House To Let,

THE UNDERSIGNED will recei We pro-
posals fIom the lst to the %, day Of
June next, for the builting OF Court
House in Ottumwa, Wapello county, To-
wa, Of the following dimensions, to-wit:
as by 81 feet, two stories high, of stone
and brick, with cupalo, &C.
For further information apply at my of :
flee, where plans and specifications may
be seen for the building. To be let to the
lowest responsible bidder.
SlLAS OsBURN, County Judge,
Wapello county, Iowa.
May 25th, l85l.3w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
&1sAe
News by Last Mail.
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.
Four Dcys Later from Liverpool
New York. May 10.
Europa arrived at noon. Flour, wheat,
and corn unchanged and dull.
BALTIMORE, Nav

Terrible Calamity--Dreadful Goa
Mine Erplosion-- Nineteen Lives Lost.
"A terrible explosion occurred a. En.
glish coal pit, fourteen miles from Rich.
mond, Virginia, yesterday. Twenty
men we're in the pit at The time, all oil
whom vera killed but one, who was Ia
ken UP dreadfully injured. The pi,
was over 600 fee. deep. and several ex-
plosions had occurred heretofore. The
Incident was caused by leaks from old
Naamps. The bodies Of the unfortuna.
men were terribly mu,ile.ed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
Sherifs Sale,

RY irtue of a special execution to me
ID directed by the Clerk of the District
cour: of WapelIo county Iowa, on Judg-
ment of said court rendered on the 25th
day of January 1884, in favor of Hill &
Gebhart against Bertrand Jones, / will
sell, between the hours of 8 A. M. and 4 P.
NJ. at the door Of the Court House, in o.
tumwa on the Sd day of June 1884, at
public auction for ready cash, Lots 90 %
and "a each containing one acre. lying in
Gillmore's subdivision of the East ) of
section "a in township ~ North Range Ia
West lying in Wapello county, Iowa.
DAVID H. MICHAEL, Sheriff.
May 18th '4-nlS-2w pr fee 50 rs,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25

IA convention was held in Worcester,
Mass. on Wednesday, Tnos. Drew
presiding. with view to encourage and
aid emigration to Nebraska. Suisse
quen,ly the convention was organized
into Society, and j. M. Earle was
chosen President. A committee report
ed preambls and series Of resolutions,
the first of each Of which is as follows:
"Whereas, the danger is imm;nen!
and pressing that slavery will succeed in
lis audacious and determined assaults
on Freedom, and by a repeal of the
Missouri Compromise, subject the vas,
and fertile territories Of Nebraska and
Kansas, to its bligh,ing and desola,ing
influences, therefore
Resolved, That j. is the right and du-
~ Of the people Of the free States 10
neutralize The efforts Of the slave power.
and its northern confedera,es by the i'm
mediste occupancy of these territories,
with men hostile to slavery, and in ia
vor Of basing the institutions Of those
territories upon the great principles en-
booied in the Declaration Of lndepen-
dence."
Subsequently Rev. F. H. Hale ad,
dressed The meeting, and advanced The
following propositions, which embrace
: the plans Of the Society. They are oi
interest:
Let. To advertise for contracts by
which passengers and their baggage
could be ,ickeied through. and conveyed
~ some Of the more direc. routes for a
stipulated sum; which he thought could
be accomplished at one half the present
nominal expense Of the journey.
I'd. Two or three hundred are ex'
pected to 90 together. by which they
will have society. and be in position 70
aid one another.
Sd. A large boarding house or board.
ing houses are 10 be erected. 50 they ca
have home and shelter when they al
rive, 10 avoid the depriva,ions and the
dangers IRON exposure while erecting
their habitaliols.
4lh. TO introduce various useful i'm
pliments and machines for breaking up
the new country; among which one o.
the mos. important will be the Press.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25

A VErERAN.-AlexanGer Chambers
writes to the editor of the ST. Louis In.
telligencer. tina. he has been Missourian
for the las. fii.y-six years. He says:
"At the fire, time l saw ST. Louis,
then called .Pan Core" there was moi
a brick building in the then village, bu,
in lieu of brick buildings many shan.ies
covered with elm bark. brought across
the river" e
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
TO the Ladies'!
Mrs. Martin.

ATE OF St Louis, now of Blu rlington,
IL would inform the Ladies of
Ottumwa, Agency City, Eddyville,
and vicinity's that she will visit those
towns in May, with large assortment of
the latest styles of Silk and Grape, Fancy
and Gossamer, and Straw Bonnets, trim
med II the latest styles. Also. Ribbons.
Flowers, Trimmed straws, from one dollar
to five dollars. While she remains in each
town she will bleach and dress old Bon
nets to look like new, and trim them in
the latest styles. Silk Bonnets altered in
to the fashionable shape.
OTFowler's system of citing dresses
taught in three easy lessons for three dol
lars. Patterns cut for dresses for IS cts.
May l lth, IS54-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
.8naerican Historical ,cork Of .4rt,
w Y o MI L II e.,

A copy of which may be seen at the Of
flee of this paper, and second, to ONE of
the 100000 GIFTS. which will be dis
,r'buted on the completion Of the sale of
the tickets.
The purchaser OF FIVE TICKETS, on
the receip. of his order, will be forward
ed, carefully packed, either one copy of
the Wyoming" elegantly painted in
oil colors. or one copy of the "Wyo.
ming Plain. and one copy of each of
four other engravings. equal to il in val.
ne, and is entitled to gifts. The pur.
chaser of more than 5 tickets, can have
his choice out of 100 different subjects,
from steel plates owned by the Artists
Union, each picture being in value equiv.
alens 10 The Wyoming" aud is entitled
to one gif, for each ticket he holds. A
list Of The subjects can be seen at the of.
fice Of this payer.
A G E N / S.-Persons desirous to
become Agents, for The sale Of tickets,
by forwarding (poss-paid,) 81. shall be
sent Gift Ticket. copy Of Wyoming.
and prospectus. containing all necessa-
ry information.
II is confidently believed that the tick.
cts will be disposed OF by The first of Ju.
ly. when The distribution of Gifts will be
entrusted 10 COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY
THE TICLET.HoLDERs.
The steel plates from which the en-.
cravings are printed, can be seen at the
office of the Artists Union, and cos,
100000. Specimens of the Oil Paint.
ings and Engravings, arc also on view
al the rooms.
REFERENCES. in regard to the
property.
w. g. BARRETT. ESQ.,, Counsellor a,
Law, 10 Wall street, Y. Y.
f. j. VIsscHER e. Co.. Real Estate
Brokers. 80 Nassau street, N. Y.
ALL ORDERS FOR TIcKETs must be adj
dressed. postpaid, with the money en-.
closed, to
]. w. HOLBROOKE, Sec.,
sos, Broadway, New York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
Estray Notice.

w S1aT. OF c tSw4; IS:
TAKEN up before Benjamin F. Hui!
Il Esq, Justice OF the Peace in and for
said county, on the Goth, day of April "a
by James Bowen Of Polk Township n said
county at his residence therein, Estray
property OF the following description to
wit: A black or dark brown mare. Saddle
marked on the right side, some white hairs
in the forehead, fourteen and half hands
high. Supposed to be about four years
old and appraised at Sixty Dollars by Jas.
M. Chisman and David Cook.
JOSEPH HAYNE.
Co. Crk Wap. Co. Iowa.
May 4th '54-3m-nlT.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
AZ This paragraph appears in many
of the Eastern rapers:

The new Postmaster OF st. Louis, il
appears. is as spunky "Old Bullion
for he has announced his edict. viz:--
Tha, he will not. on and after Monday
next. receive in. or send from The Post
Slice any Of the bills ofsthe Bank OF
the State of Missouri which have engra.
ven on the face o6sthsm the likeness Of
Thomas II. Benton
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25

pThe Willis and Forest case before
one OF the New York CITY Courts closed
on Friday last. The Jury were equally
divided between et0, 900 and 6-csntS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25

WHILE we would return to our friends
aud patrons our very grateful nc
acknowledgements for the very liberal pat
onage hitherto bestowed upon us, we
would also inform them (as we'll as every
body else,) that we have just received,
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA.
II Large and L"rsfMy
Selected Stock of Drugs, lied
icines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stu6s,
Per/ttmery. &C.. &c.
All the above articles were purchased
from the Importers, and selected with
great care in regard to their PURITY and
freshness we therefore can con Incidentally
recommend them to those wishing to buy
medicines that can be relied on.
Our stock consists in the following arti-
Giles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
THE DES MONIES COURIER.
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

Rev. r. Merrill, Presbyterian, will
preach at the Cour. House on Sabbath
next. at IL o'clock, A. NJ, and at early
candle-lighting in the evening. IS
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
d r u G s.:

Gum Camphor, re- Rhubarb Root,
fined, Corrosive subIim
Gum Aloes, Cape Red Preclpilate,
and Soctrine, Powdered Rhuba
Gum Opium, Tur- Powdered Jalap,
key, Ipecac, do.
Gum Arabic, Cantharides.
EPSON Salts, Corks, assorted,
Cream Tartar, Jars, bottles, vial
Borax, refined, Castor Oil,
Flour of Sulphur, Sweet Oil,
Birthstone, roll, Olive Oil, prime,
Saltpetre, refined, Rad Gentian,-
Ri Carb. Of Soda, ISpigelia, or Pi
Tartaric Acid, Root,
Rochelle Salts, SIENNA, Alexandr
Sal Soda, and East India,
Rad Columbo, Magnesia, calcin
Liquorice Ball, aud carbonate,
Glue. prime article. Extracts and Oils
Sulphate ofQuinlne, all kinds,
Calomel, English & Sand Paper ass
American. ted.
PAINTS AND DYE-STUFFS:
Flax Seed Oil, pure. Paris Green,
Spirits Turpentine. Prussian Blue,
Copal, and Coach Dutch Nader,
Varnish. Indigo, best arlic
Gum Copal, prime. lockwood, e. Fust
Eng. Venitian Red, Camwood and N
Spanish Brown, wood,
Yellow Ochre. Ext. of Logwooj
Spanish Whiting, Alum e. Copper
Red Lead, Dry Verdigris,
liiherage, Alcohol g. Whisk
Lamp Black, Acid Muriatic, S
Chrome Green and phuric, &c.
Chrome Yellow, Gold Leaf, Bron.
Lots, stacks and piles of almost eve
kind of Patent Medicines.
STATIONERY.
A first-rate lot of Foolscap, Letter a
Note paper, pens, red, black and blue il
&C., sc.
We also keep constantly on hand
choice lot of
Coffee, Sugar, Tea and NIOlass,
AS well as all other things in Fam
CIR jcery. A first-rat earticle of chewi
tobacco and choice lot OF cigars.
-ALSO:-
A choice lot of Liquors, for medi
uses, consisting of Cogniac Brandy. Pc
Medaira and Malaga Wines, Rye Whisk
Old Monongahala, for medical and n
chanical purposes ''only."
We are anxious to sell the above al
Giles for what they will bring, and perhs
less. Call in and see.
Always TO be found at the old stal
next door to ID. Sands. Prescriptions !
up with great care-at all hours, day
night.
no l6-'54
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
Desirable Residence
FOR = A LIE

THE Subscriber offers for sale, at a
i ba rgain, the Dwelling House formerly
occupied by him. in Ottumwa. Said house
is eliSibly situated. two stories high, and
contains i've rooms and kitchen, with
an excelle mt well, stable. and other out
houses. The premises are improved with
shade trees and shrubbery. For further
particulars call on H. b. Hendershott,
agent. J. T. BALDWIN.
april 9th. 1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-05-25
d r. j John BULLS
GREAT AMERICAN king NJ PATTI

Is the TgSru WONDER or rur Wopln snl ,ha $500.
blessing ever offered 20 afflicted humanity m th s
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