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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
Attempted Suicide. Loss OF one hundred Thou
sand Dollars by Gambling.

We copy the following from tn
New York Express OF Monday last.
ga wealthy gentleman named Bal
lee, from Maryland, arrived here SOM
two weeks ago upon a visit to hi
friends, and became the guest Of th'
Carlton House. He fell into the habi
of visiting the gambling establishments
of Broadway, and became at faro q
desperate better On some occasion.
the sharpers would play the game ir
such manner as to lei the intended
victim win $4O0 and $500. Wher
satisfied that their customer was fit Ia
be plucked, operations commenced in
earnest. He even risked on 'one turn
several hundred dollar 'chips, amount.
ing in the aggregate 10 some $4,000
or 1000, by :he mere drawing Of one
card from little tin box in the hand
ofthe dealer In this way the poor
man persisted, until he was fieeced, at
last, Of nearly every dollar he possess
ed. We have been assured that his
loss will probably exceed one hun
dred thousand dollars, all in the space
OF week or ten days.
"During the past torty-eight hours
Mr.. B, has been in a state Of great ex-
citement. He became quite uncon-
scious on Saturday, and made his way
to the House OF Cinderella Marshall,
in Leonard street, where he was cared
for. AT eight o'clock in the evening
he was worse, indeed, crazy at inter
vals. A messenger was dispatched by
the landlady for a doctor, but before
his arrival Mr.. Bailee attempted TO
destroy himself by swallowing six
ounces oflaudanum from bottle which
he carried in his coat pocket. The at
tendance OF DR. Clark, DR.. Bradshaw
and DR.. Bacon was forthwith procur-
ed. The stomach pump was used
freely, and every effort was made to
arouse him, not unsuccessfully. Last
evening Mr.. B. was lying very weak,
but the physicians were Of the opinion
that he would survive"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
Rumor OF a War whh spain.

The New York Evening Post in.
forms us that a prominent merchant in
Louisville, Kentucky, an intimate
friend OF the Secretary Of the Treasu-
ry, has advised his correspondents oi
the receipt Of letters from high source
at Washington, assuring him that there
TiH be a pGr betpeen the United
States and Spain Vithir sizty days ;
that the Cabinet was divided, hut that
the war party would prevail, and advi.
sing him to arrange his business, which
is very extensive, as speedily as posi-
bic.
The "higb authority at Washing
toa" is said 70 be Mr.. Guthrie but
the Washington Star denies the whole
story, and says Mr. G., has written
nothing to authorize any rumor Of the
kind.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
our RniIroad--Time TabIe.

We take pleasure in calling the al
teniion Of our citizens and the public to
the Time Table OF the VI. 4 C.
Railroad, as published in to.day's pa,
per. As will be seen, the trains now
run 10 RaysviIle, ttrenty miles east Of
ChrliieOths, forming regular counec-
lions al Chillicothe with those running
to Cincinnati.
In addition to this, we learn that
MIR H. 7. Hoyt, the enterprising stage
proprietor between this place and Pom
eroy and Chilicothe, will run daily
line OF coaches from Athens and Pom
eroy, through Albany and Nc Arthur,
so as 10 form a connection with the
cars at Raysville. These arrange.
ments will be announced as soon as
perfected. This will lorm the shortest
and cheapest route to Cincinnati ever
before enjoyed by our citizens and
The low stages OF water in the Ohio,
will attract the entire Pomeroy, aud
much of Marietta travel, over this
route. In addition to this, it must also
command the Pomeroy travel TO the
North, as it forms the nearest, cheap
est and most expeditions route to Col.
umbus; while to our citizens it will
open just as speedy communication
" ith Columbus, and when the arrange.
ments are completed perhaps just a:
cheap as the one via Lancaster. The
route will save twenty miles Of stage
ing, while the roads on this line, from
this place and Pomeroy to RaysviIe,
are lar superior TO those Of any other
route. From ChiIlicothe to Colum.
bus, is an excellent turnpike road
When the arrangements are all perfect
ed the public will be duly advised Oh
the sub Athens Messenger.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

PoLITIcs AND RELiGloN The Pitts
burg UHiOn announces that two hundred
members Of the Baptist Church at Ma.
sontown have seeded because their
pastor had joined the Know Nothings.
Alta political festival lately held in
Portsmouth, n. H., a gentleman uniting
in himself the character o! Aboli!ioni,t
and Know Nothing. gave the following
toast: "Sam and Ssmbo--may love for
the Que not cause us 10 do injustice 10
the other"
John D. Spinner, the outgoing Presi'
dent Of Herkimer village. advises the
citizens to organize fire department,
provide suitable ce.hetery, put men
in Office who will do honor to their
country aud their God" aud finally, to
learn the will OF the LORD their God and
do it. Very good for an Office holder.
How CHANGED I'm 1910, The Whig
hard cider song book contained the fol
lowing ditty. which we have no doubt
our neighbOr OF the Reflector aided in
singing al more than one gathering Of
the coOns:
Here's to our fathers aud mothers,
Likeipisc 10 ould Ireland too;
Down with Martin Van Buren.
And up with old Tippecanoe !"
lNOrralk Experiment.
The crops in all parts Of Canada prom
iSr most favorsbly. All accounts agree
that wheat never looked so well before
New England rum is selling a, Con
stsntinople at 80 cents a gallon. Quite
an impetus has BEEN giTen TO the dis
lilleries, by the general failure OF the
grape and BY the war.
Some uncharitable old fogy, probably
Democrat, offends against the laws oI
propriety, Know No,hingism, aud Mass
uchuselts morality By asking the follow
ing impertinent question
THE Know Nothing Legislators oI
Massachusetts, NJ cannot well explain the
object Of their singular examination ol
the fe males in the Catholic School. Did
they want to find where the danger 10
our county lay. when one of them urged
that he nigh. be allowed private visits
10 one OF ths nuns 7"
late writer estimates that the mo.
ney expended annually for amusements,
amounts to twenty millions Of dollars.
divided ss follows:--
Theatres. ......'..........S IL, 900, 900
Circuses. '.'.'''.'''.'"' "A 900 ,0OO
Menageries ................2,0 100000
Museums. Negro Ministries,
Blind Fiddlers.. $4,000, 900
The Chicago Tribune, a bitter
Know Nothing paper in Chicago,
oil the recent riots in that city,
says: "The Irish. TO their credit, took
no part in the matter, and on Sunday
evening went quietly home from
Church, without forming crowds, OF
stopping with any"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
The FOI cign News,

The great Peace Congress has been
broken up. The most remarkable thing
is, that the young Gar Of Russia did
not acknowledge that the Allies had ia
ken Sebastopol and agree to the demO ndG
Of the conference At this dista ce
the whole affair looked so admire bic
and reasonable that we could not help
calling attention to it some days ago.
The truth Of the matter is, that LoUls
NAPoLEoN has got England by the fore.
top. and Russia is disposed to see him
keep his grasp for time longer. To
England, peace would have been god
send, but to Napoleon the chances were
that it would have been his death, and
without Nspoleon's acquiescehce, Eng
land could do nothing. She dare no'
join Russia and hope 10 live, after all
her statesman and presses have said in
regard to that governments designs OF
Turkey. She cannot break her alliance
with France and "go it on her owr
hook" with the complicated affairs ia
the East, a revolutionary party all over
Europe, and a growing democratic spir.
It at home. ..-.
We may therefore look for some hart
fighting from the very necessity Of thu
case. If Sebastopol should fall into tn,
hands OF the Allies, another attemp,
may be made to hatch up peace, but il
not. some weaker point must be found
in the Russian possessions for a sum
mer's campaign. II Austria and Prus
sia should join Russia, then the wa
must inevitably take place "along tn,
whole line,' as politicians say, and W,
shall have an interesting summer Of il
Louis Napoleon will be the great gun o
the campaign, and will no doubt taxi
the field. il not in the Crimea. on the olt
battle fields Of bis uncle. To this, /
seems, the affairs. Of Europe must nov
come. and this alone can prolong the
power Of the present Ruling Dy nastie
of the old woTld.-StatcsmaB,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
DROWNED.

We are informed that two men were
drowned on the lst inst, in crossing
Raccoon in canoe, at Berkhermar'.
Mills, in this county. One named
DENIsoN McGINSIs, ard WE'D. NAP.
PER. We cannot get the facts anG
and have heard several different tales,
about the manner of the accident. We
have also learned that the body of Nc.
GINNIS was since found, near the breast
OF the dam.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
BonlbardmcnI Of sebasloPOi'
AUSTRIA TAKING SIDES WITH EUROPE.
NEw Yoak, May 4.


The Atlantic has Srtived. The Vi
enna Conference has been broken of.
Russia rejects The allied demands. Sc
baslOpOl has been bombsrded since.lhe
9Th; result doubtful. The new British
los has been aiken. The Empe for Ma.
poleon accompanied by the Empress,
has beenS week in England Immensely
gIoriftd. .v -e- -..,
The British loan VI e Ei6, 6,000,0 600 stef.
ling has been taken BY the RUlhschills.
The taxes have increased the incomes Oh
spirits. :es. coffee and sugar. A stamp
is proposed. 'o.~r
England consents 10 Louis NIpoleon's S
taking command OF the allied army in
the Crimea; regarded as q doubtful ru.
NOR, however,
A bomba rdmenl OF Sebastopol with
500 guns commenced on the 9th, aud
continued necessarily to The I5lh.-
Assault was not practicable; but it vas
the intention to storm il possible.
During the night Of the 18th the left
wing Of the allies obtained considera.
Bile advantage over the Russians. The
Russians were twice disIodged from
their strongly fortified position, which
remained in TIE hands Of the French -
The possession Of this position enable
them ~ iOrtify :he summit Of the ravine
which is Of great importance,
Since the seige began FIVE Of the Scy.
en- admirsls Ui the Russian feet at Sc
5aslopol have died or been killed.
The visit of the Emperor and Empress
oil France created d perfect lutor of ex-
cltelnenl. The Emperor made s9eech
on the occasion OF his reception by the
Lord Mayor Uf London. which gave great
satisfaction.
LATEsT,-All hopes Of Austria tskipg
the field against Russia are al an end,
Tor tbs present. From the seat OF wOr
we learn that during the first two duyi
ol the bvmbardment, the force Of the
oeseigers was superior TO that Of the ci.
", and much damage was done TO The
Russian works.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
Important orders Of The President.
PHILADELPHIA, April 28.

PHILADELPHIA, hprII 20.
New Orleans papers oi Sunday are
received. The Washington Union of
this morning has a long article on our
affairs with Spain. 1t states that the
President regards the recent bringing TO
and examination Of American vessels
as violation of International law as
indignities to our flag, and aggressions
upon our rights which will not be toll
Grated. Mr.. M'Csuly is not to argue
with the Spanish cruisers as to their
right Of search or visiting, but to say to
them: "You can claim no right oI
search, visiting or examination Of any
vessel rightIully bearing our flag upon
the high seas, under any guise or pre-
text, in my presence or within my
reach ; if you attempt, the act will be
done at your peril" The Union further
says thar the Spanish government have
the issue Of war or peace in their own
hands--if they persist in aggressions,
war is inevitable.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
COlnrtlirnl. .GOItrnOr's hIeSNge.

hARTFORD, may d.
The Legislature this morning elected
William T. Minor. Know Nothing. Gov
ernor Of Connecticut. The vote stood
Minor III; Inghsm, Democrat, 70 -
Other Know Nothing State officers elect
ed. The Governor delivered his mes.
sage this afternoon.
LArER.-The message Of the Cover.
nor recommends the amendment Of the
constitution, extending the right Of suf'
froge 10 coiored persons, and requiring
white persons to be able to read and
write before their admission as electors
iavo's approba atoms for State Agricul
tuTe Society, aud institutions for DesI
and Dumb. Blind, Idiolic. and State Re
form School, considers il the duty o.
the Legislature to encourage education
IN every possible way. and would re-
gard the repeal or modification Of the
Prohibitory law as detrimental to th,
best interests of the State, as IFS opera
tion has been such as recommends it t.
general fsvor.-crime has been lessened
poverty and misery elevated and happi
ness brought to many freside.
The balance in the treasury at tn,
close Of the fiscal year. was S55. 900. -
lie faVOrs the remoddling Of the Jddici
aTy system; considers the recent elec
zion by the people reiterated commen
dstion of the act organizing Kansas snt
Nebraska. He enters largely into th'
cOnsidera zion of the perhicious inAu
ence arising from the extent and cha IT
acter OF the ioIeign immigration.
Alter sluding to the large and increas
ing number now annually coming amonl
Us. the Governor says. this large mas
Of aliens ONE tinctnred with The socis
inidellty OF continental Europe. yer,
many OF them blind followers Of eccles
iastical despotism. a large msjorit,
without any correct ideas of the dutie
aPpertaining to citizens OF republican
government. aud By early prejudices to
tally unfit TO lesrn them. Differing il
language, national customs and Feelings
and scattered all over the country. still
with tensciiy holding and observing
their customs. ...
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

On Sunday last, says the N. Y
Courier, among the contributors at the
Church Of the Holy Communication
TO the funds Of st. Luke's Hospital,
was roll of five one thousand dollar
bills. They were dropped SO quietly
into the plate that not even the gentle
man, who received them knew from
whom they came. The giver is to be
envied-less for his ability to spare
such a sum than tor the disposition
which led him to bestow it on such a
cause in such a way,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
Cholera ou the River.

We learn from the Dubuque Observ,
er that this scourge has appeared
among the en.igrant passengers on the
Upper Mississippi. On Monday the
steamer Montank buried seven Of her
passengers, victims OF cholera. between
Koekuk and Dubuque. There were,
we understand, seventeen cases on the
Royal Arch, during her upward Trip Co
St. Paul.-&. Louis intelig enesr
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

0GRAHAMs MAGAZINE, for MAY
has been just received, and it is an ex-
ceIlent number; all " ho want this truly
American Magazine should subscribe
Immediately. ..-
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

We see it stated that the good peo.
pie Of Walden, Vermont, NOT satisfied
with having voted down the Know
Nothings at the recent election, have
arrested the leader oil the order in tha
town. and have had him bound ovel
for violating the statute OF the State
against ths administration of extrsiudi.
cial oaths. He is to be tried in June
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

INDIANAPOLIS, May l.-M the
municipal election. yesterday. the en-,
tire Democratic ticket was elected by
sD average majority Of one hundred and
nIty. The Know Nolhings will have
a maioriiy Of two in toe City Council.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

The heap Of "snall potatoes" which
.hs Massachusetts Smelling Committee
found in ,he cellar of the school at Rox
bury. are TO be formally presented TO
the Legislature, as emblems:ic OF the
estimation in which that body is held
By the people Of the Commonwealth.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

Advices from Gorgia speak conf
denlly of the return Of Hon. Howell
Cobb TO Congress bs large majority.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

But while all this ci,ility was go
ing on we were walking among the dead
over blood stained ground, covered with
evidences Of recent fight. Broken mus.
kets. bayoneis,. caroueh, boxes, caps.
fragments Of clothing, straps aud belts.
pieces Of she'll, little pools Of dotted
blood, shot round and grape-shatter.
ed gabions and Ssndbags, were visible
around US on every side, and through
the midst Of the crowd sIa!ked q solemn
procession OF soldiers, bearing their de-
parted comrades TO their long home.-
| counted seyenty.seyen litleTs borne
past me in fifteen minutes, each fiille6
with dead enemy. The contuftions OF
Of the slain were horrible, aud recalled
the memories Of the fields Of Alma AMI
lnksrmsnn. Some few French were ly'
ing far in advance, toward the Ma me.
ion aud round Tower, among the ga bious
belonging to the French advanced tren.
ches, which the Russians had broken
down. They had evidently been slain
in pursuit OF the enemy. The Russians
appeared to tfeat their dead with great
res pect. The soldiers saw were white
faced. and seemad ill-fed. though many
Of them had powerful frames. square
shoulders aud broad chests. All their
dead " no fell within aad near our lines
were stripped of boots and stockings.-
The cleanliness Of their fee., and, in
mos, cases, Of their coarse linuea shirts
was remarkable. Several sailors Of the
'equipage' Of the fee. of SebastUpol
were killed init the attacks They were
generally muscular, fine, stout fellows,
with rough, soldierly faces. The Rus.
slams carried OF all the dead which lay
outside our lines to the iowa, passing
down between the Mamslon aud the
Round Tower. 90
"Iu the midst Of ell this stern evi:
depcs Of war, certain amount Ofiively
onveisstion began to spring up, in
which the Russian officers INDUCED in
little badinage. Some Of them asked
our officers 'when We were coming in
to take the place. others when We
thought of going away Some con.
gratulsted us,upvn the excellent oppor.
tunity We had Of getting agoed look at
ISsbastoPol. as The chance Or d nearer
view, except on similar occa asions., was
mot, 10 their opinion, very probable.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
RARTHUR, my IL, 1885.
V. B. PALMER'S

PRODUCE OF ALL KINDS is rsceip-
ed at tho uery highest market prices, on Sub
scriptiOn or Advertisements, at this Office
Money is not refused.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

The sight was strange beyong des-
scription. French, English aud Rus
sian officers were walking about. salul-
ing each other courIeously as they pas
Sed. and occasionally entering into cud-
versaIion, aud constant enterchange OF
little ciyilities, such as offering aud re.
ceiving cigar lights, was going OF: Ia
each little group. Some OF the Rus
sian officers were evidently mcn Of high
rank and standing. Their polished
munners contraSted remarkably with
their plain, and rather coarse clothing.
They wore. with few exceptions. the in.
variabIy long, gray coat over their uni. 4.
forms. tI-Et-
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

DLANK DEEDS, BLANK MORTG GES
ID and all Blanks required under the Jus,
ticeS' Code. for Justices ofthe Peace. are CON.
stantly kept on hand and for sale at this Of
fec.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11
An ArmiStice Qt SebasiopOl--Bury-
ing the Dead--JOkeS Ofthc Rus
sim Officers -....

The Seb,stopol correspondent of the
London Times, ia giving an account Of
an "armislice between the coutcnding
armies which was recently had for the
purpose OF buryins the dead. says:
"The day was beautifully bright and
warm. White flags waved gently in she
faint spring breeze above the embra
sures OF our batteries, and from the
Round Tower and Mainrlon. Not soul
had been visible in front Of the lines an
instant before the emblems Of peace
we're run up TO the aags'affs, aud sui
len gun from the MameIon, and burst
Of smoke from Gordou's batteries had
but short time previously he,aldeL
the armistIce. The instant the flags
were hoisled, friend and foe swarmtd
out of the embraSures. The rineman Of
tha allies and Of the enemy rose from
their luirs in the rifle pits. aud sumter.
Ell toward each other TO behold their
grim hAndiwork. The whole OF thu
space between The Russisn lines aud
our own was filled with groups Of uu.
armed soldiery
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-05-11

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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-05
SPRING STOCK OF sd,
Fancy Dress Goods.

0,CONOR has just received. snGis now
" opening large stock Of New and
Fresh Goods, consisting in part Fine
Dress Goods Bsrages; Tissues; Organ.
dies; Jsconets; Lawns; EmbroideTc ard
Flouched Dress Patterns; Printed Linen
Cambric; White Goods Plain and Fig
ured Swiss Muslins: Nansook. Jaconct
and Book Muslins Emb,oide,ies oil oil
kinds; Chemisettes, Sleeves. Collars;
Flouching and Edgings; Linen and En-
broidered Pocket handkerchief: Thread.
Silk and Blond Laccs Silk and Lace
Mantillss; Parasols; Silk Gloves; Fillit
Mitts; Fillit Gloves; Ho.icry; Fans
Millinery Goods Of all kinds Psriumery
and Hair; A hne assortment Of Mourning
Dress Goods. Collars and Chemisettes OF
English Grape; Also-White for second
Mourning. A call is respectfully solicited
before purchasing elsewhere. ~ 200
.. ..t O'CONOR.
Third ST., second house from Laurel, op-
posite Post Office. " march Is.
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PATENT MEDICINES, &C.

DELAYS are DANGEROUS-Why
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of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a
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This Medicine is Il judicious combination
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ica. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it is found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases OF Consumption.
tits not merely palliative.as many articles OF
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles For sale by WM. BOGEL Agent
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-05
. O'CON OR,
Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery,
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,

'' 'oPPoslrE THE POST OFFICE
On Third Street, Second House From Laxrs'
THE NEW AND SCI ECT assortment
L offered at this New Store deserves the
particular attention of Ladies' The fol-
lowing list will give an idea Of what may
there be procured. ON the most ycisonnbhs
terms: Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets Lafies
All Hair Bonncts; Ladies Straw and Hair
Bonnets: Florence, English and Dunstsbls
bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets
Misses Silk and Straw Comets do. DO.
do. Flats do. Boys Hats and Caps; Rib
bons, Flowers and Plumes Mantillas
Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere Scaris, new
style; Pa asols, Corsets and Underskirts
Emb. Bands. Edgings and Insertings; Plain
and Emb. Pocket Handkerchefs Plain
aud Emb. Collars; do Chemisettes and
Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Edgipgs
Woolen and Silk Neck Ties; Ladies Ho-
siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresses
at l0c. per yd. do. Ginghams at 12Ac. per
yd. Muslin DeIain at 25c rd Damssk
and Emb. Curtains Choice Woolen Plaids
for Dresses; Colored and White Flannels
Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. Swiss
and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured
Bobbinets; Gents Gloves Hosiery and
Cravats; Periumery OF all kinds Hair
and Frizetts Also. a fine assortment Of
C"rls. Fms, and SWANS Down, Black and
White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a
variety If other articles at
OCONOR'S NEW STORE,
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