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A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

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n Claimants-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tirues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend 10 pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr
nation by Congress OF grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, OF while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hali-pay pensions claims for revolutionary ser
vices whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia as the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct OF the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress orthe public Of
ces which may require the aid Of an agent attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
An letters must be postpaid.
Sep 28-lyd (m)
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MisreIIaaf0ms.

yINO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Representatives.--Ag gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary legal, aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them TO the service
of any gentleman having writing 10 do, either for
the press or Of any other description. Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, he
is perfectly Indifferent as 10 the character Of the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to p. b. T., at Mrs. WaFd's,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order. Feb 2-u
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I1aR LEAsE.--The National Theatre IN

EoR LEAsE--The National Theatre In
the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or fora term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, aud yet every
meriiorious attraction can GIL IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange.
men.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries Of the members
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur.
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars. from parties N.
ciined TO this mode Of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing 10 il all the profits. Every letter received VIII
be known to the Proprietor alone, who VAL not
feel himself at liberty 70 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
An communications prepaid, and addressed
" TO the Proprietor Of the National Iheatre, oox
A2, Washington city, ID, o.
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1ELEcT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT CLASS1CAL anu matnemauca
- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for It's reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Coum-
ban College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acfer of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Class-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
At small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 70 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded AT the College, under the
special care and superintendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. J. l.. Edwards, Gel. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro
fessor C. G. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-d
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YENHIl REAIJTIEIJI BURIAL PLACE

III ofthe Dead having Just been dedicatedwith
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception ofthe remains of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for bnndred
bodies in which such friends of the deadas may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan of the ncorporators is one Of equality
regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usu,lly bring a
premium,) making the early selections of lots the
most desirable. t t
Until an Office is established in the city of Wash
ington, applications will be punctuay attended to
at the present Office, in the east wing d the build
ing on entering the Cemetery. r
Visters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. 8. HUMPHREYS.
N. B. Glenwood is situated shot distance
due north ofthe Capitol Aug 27-3m
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OCoTrs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTTs WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1850 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday COurisr," will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions. The first Of series of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to- Q
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs, and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc, etc. s also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthngton and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novellette en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. @. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc--a
graphic picture Of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville, Lille Lilberne Mrs. Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's the news
of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers al home and abroad, etc. etc.
Terms-One copy one year So two copies one
| year SO; four copies one year s5; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club Sl0 (;
| twenty copies one year and TO the getter up
Of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
| No. Ill Chestnut St, Philadelphia
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HARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
IL magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings and for sale at SHuILNdroN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tenber is one of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godeys Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, ana
Pulnan's Magazine, all for September received
and for sale at
SHILIINGTON'S Bookstore
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TAKE MOTTO CE.-Housekeepers and
Il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China Vases
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &C., &c.
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do wellto call.
o. s. WHIT nESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Seden IL Withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)
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MisreIlaMfGa&

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey zinc
prepared 10 execute orders for any description de-
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and Is un,
surpassed by any other article in use. IL is sold
either dry or ground in oil. :,
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as
protection 10 iron or other metallic surfaces. II is
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura'
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of it is very large, and II has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufacturedby the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap.
Piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN 81 SONS, Agents,
Apr -d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
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CENERAL AGENCY.-Theu undersigned

~ ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments OF Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will al
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness; he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFEREncEs.
Hon J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Callsn, esq, Prssidsnt Of the Board Of Com.
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Lau.
James II. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR.
Jan 17--tf
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-@s&xz excursions daily throughout the
wear by the Steamer BALTIMORE, 10 and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for 80 only.
To families and others desirous Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Creek
and back to Washington between the hours Of 6f
a. m. and y pm.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, 80 only,
For further information apply to CsptainA d.
Peck, on board, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
Iui,y 10 d1mN
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NTOTICE.-Be 1t known to all whom 1t
IN doth concern, that have filed, in the Cen
erai Land Office at Washington, d. c., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day Of December, 1880, No.
1905 FOR 100 acres, for the services of William
Field, soldier in the Virginia continental line, on
the 30th June, 1883 The original Of said warrant
having been lost or destroyed, hereby notify all
parties that shall make application TO the Gem
eral Land Office for the satisfaction OF the above,
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue of SCRIP
under the provisions Of the act Of 3lst August,
1852 WILLIAM TERRY
Oct S-law3m Attorney for the Caimsnt
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MIR. BUsHNELI,s SCHOOL. 18th

INI street, between + and @ streets Washing
ton. The next session will commence on the
first Monday in September. The course of ia
struciion embraces Ancient and Modern Ian
gusges, Mathematics, the Elements OF Nsiua
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools. Cir
culars may be had at the school-room or at the
bookstores. Aug ll--eo4w
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NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, merchants ExchangeD for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL i. HART.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

TV Dc SHE1U, NIH5NOHHHNH NHAA1OHS,
I is now opening another supply OF choice
invites the attention of Members of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentemen's Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods workmanship, and prices.
Nod, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tif
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Library OF Congress, Oct. 9th, s54.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the
IN Library Of Congress will be closed on Thurs
day the 10Th instant, and will not againb opened
until Saturday the 18th of November
JOHN s. MEEIIAN,
Oct lO-eod2w Librarian.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Helodeons for Cash.

HoRACE WATERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prelerng TO share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il TO the sharpers Of
Wall street, TO raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and MeIodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes af
fordng an opportunity for selections not to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos al great bargains--prices from SEQ TO
10 SlG0. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos, Meo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage
Sept 2l--d3m
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

n J. STEER, Merchant Tailor is now open
ing another supply of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the at.
citizens.
The stock is large and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors.
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
Ng- No. A Washington Place, Seventh street.
May 14--3tif
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY Sc HOURS FROM ST LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
THICAGo & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Route from tle LOcsr
Mississippi 10 the AfiaI,tici
TINE FROM ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HoURSl
ar The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
REssesasss11s the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at o'clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
St. Louis daily at $50, p. IN.
The steamers connect at Alton (only 25 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by The steamer
Winchester at 2, a m, take the cars at Alton al
10, a. M, and arrive al Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50 p, m, take the cars at Alton Saturday
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail
roads at Chicago, and aiinrds the most speedy
route from ST. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekin.
The trains of the g. and NJ. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for llillsboro, Waverly,
Danvilie, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
RS- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago can be had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, St. Louis.
Na- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. KEATING, Supt G. 81 M. R.R
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TAKE NOTICE.
Eyy CoOl,s JUsT RECEIVED.


~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
under the United States Hotel would re-
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
lion, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements 10 go into the
Ready-made Clothing business" excessively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing 10 purchase stock Of Clothing,
moi inferior to any in this city, and not made up at
the north as is usually the case with work sold
here but cut in his own establishment and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point of prices ;
and as TO quality and style, be will leave for those
who favor him with call TO Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, ont of cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of. .Sl5
Dress and FroclS Goats, from .........S $50 10 $50
Over-coats of different styles, FROM. $l2 10 S25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from,o, SO SO to $40
This stock OF Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of fancy articles-such as gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of Scors Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept A-f
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

MRS. r.. w. YOUNG 6 MISS v. TOWN
Iyl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms, on the corner of 10th and X streets north,
on Monday, the 18th instant, limited number of
young ladies' who may desire to pass through a
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches of female educa-
ton.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
years in conducting the education of young ladies,
having in view the fullest development and disci-
pine Of the mental faculties.
TERMS OF TUITION.
All the English studies, including mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year of 10 months ........................$ $50
Ancient and other modorn languages
Music vocal and instrumental. Professors
Drawing in pencil and crayon. ..... charges
Painting in oil and water colors...
Sent 6-3lawtlSth
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

M EW BOUT MD sHUE sIOHE-
in Samuel w. Taylor & Co, have opened the
Messrs Geo, & T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel for the sale Of Ladies' Gentlemen's Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is TO be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices
DJ- Arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufactures for a regular supply OF
every article exclusivoyto TO our order.
By respectful attention 10 the wants Of those
who will favor us with call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage.
s. w. TAYLOR az Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Au0 O0--1Nv
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lizard TIMES, a New Novel, by Chas.

H Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth OF tho United States, de-
scrbed and compared with that Of other countries,
by J. ID. Whitney.
Memoirs Of Joseph John Gurney, with selec.
tons from his Journal and Correspondence. Ed.
tied by Joseph Bevan Braithwaite, in 2 vols.
Memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
Of Long Stroll, by Henry Manly.
On sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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DON'T FAIL TO CALL Ar HOODS

hON'T FAIL TO CALL AT HOODS
IL ifyou wish TO purchase anything in the way
Of fine American, London, or Geneva watches,
Qhat can be relied on for the time rich gold
jewelry, pure silver ware, &c, &c, and save from
is TO IS per cent, as he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold at the lowest
wholesale rates.
Fine watches and jewelry repaired, and war.
rsnted 10 give satisfaction,
III. o. HOODS
Pa. avenue, between "A and 9th streets, sign Of
the large spread eagle. Sept l6--u
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! xroDERN LANeUAGEs.-D. e. GrOux,

INl native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatcs, for the classifi-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms TO rent at that place.
Sep 21-dtf
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CTONE QUARRY.-Iamp am prepared to fur
- nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry Of the late Timothy
0'Neale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
at his house on III, between 18th and goth streets,
in the First ward, or to Mr.. ranc nj the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM b. SCOTT.
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