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Sunbury G Erie RAILROAD,

The formal opening of the S. & E
Rail Road, between Milton and Williams
port, took place on Monday, of last week
The Directors of the Company and the
councils of Philadelphia, met with grand
reception at Williamsport. in the evening
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n~ In 1921 THERE WERE 3 MILE

EEn In 1921 THERE WERE 3 MILES of
railroads in the United States; in 1880,
Al; in la40, 2,1G9; in 1850, 1856; in
1854, 1917 miles, and about 5000
miles Of canals; the total cost of rail
roads s4s9.6O3, l2s; number of miles il
construction 1885. Total miles con-
structed in Great Britain, 1859; Ger
many, 5,340; Franse, $3.50.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

Cornelius Darragh, highly eloquent
and distinguished lawyer of Pittsburgh
died on Friday morning, the 29th ult,-
Mr.. ID. was for some years member Of
Congress, and Of the State Senate, ii
which he served with much ability. He
was also Attorney General under Gov
Johnston.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

LARGE TURKEY.-Charles Kirk, of
Buckingham, sold in the Philadelphia
market, on the 22d ult., ftty-sie Tur-
keys, two or three of which were rousers.
One weighed 30 pounds, and brought
$40; another weighing 26 pounds, brought
S5; and the others ranged at various
prices between one and two dollars each.
RMcks C0Nlltu Intekligencer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

s~ Free Srfrogc-A bill has passed
the Senate of North Carolina to author
ize persons who vote for members of the
House of Commons also to vote for SEN
ators, without the proper qualification.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04
Bread for the Coor.

Pittsburgh. Jan. 1.-Mr. Sanford of
the New Orleans Ministrels, held public
levee here to day at the City Hall, at
which two thousand loares of bred were
distributed among the poor.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

h- 1t is said to be an indisputable
fact, that taking the whole United States
together, much more money is expended
for the single article of cigars than for
all the common schools in the Union.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04
sfSxr. Mar Apharsfhurv Canada a fe y

R- Near Amherstburg, Canada, few
days ago, a married man was eloping
with young woman, when their sleigh
was overturned. The girls neck was
broken, causing her instant death; the
man suffered fracture of the leg, and
and was taken to hotel in Amherstburg,
where his wife is now kindly attending
him, In fulfllment of her marriage VOW.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

LEGS AGAINST WINGs.-At a skating
match recently held at Madison, Wiscon-
SID, a mile was run in one minute and
nfty-slx seconds, starting included.-
1t is said to be the swiftest time ON re.
cord, and is equal to ordinary railway
express trains.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

VALUABLE HEN.-Mr. David R.
Shuitz of Reading, has Shanghai hen
which, from the middle of March, to
Thursday last, has laid $50 eggs! A
valuable hen, that, considering the pres
ent market price Of eggs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

new STYLE OF OvERCoAT.-The
Gazette thus hits off the winter style Of
coats: "We perceive that our young mer
are now adopting habits of economy We
note with pleasure that they wear their
fathers old coats. They are perhaps a
little longer, but it saves money"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

The Newark Daily Advertiser says tb at
never since the revival of trade in Isl 8
has there been such cessation of actiyi.
ty 10 all branches of labor as is now visi-
bic in that city.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04
nSFe Among a lis

hF Among list of wealthy citizens oil
New York, published in the New York
San, is ex-President Fillmore, whose
property is valued at $50, 900.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

Three hundred and twenty six Revo-
lutionary pensioners died during the past
year. The number now on the pension
roll is one thousand and sixty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

NJ Death, though certain, and the
most tremendous event that can ever oc-
cur to man, is, Notwithstanding, far less
thought Of by him than dollars and cents
or the fluctuations in the stock market
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

sa- The wealthiest citizen of Louis,
vile is Hon. james Guthrie, Secretary
of the Treasury His property in one
district of the city is taxed at s50l ,205.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

The public debt of the United States
Oh the Goth of November last, was s44,.
5,450, having been reduced 81, $780, ,75C
since lst July.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

G| Why is horse halfway through
gate like a cent Because there's a
head on one side and a tail on the other
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

In Newark, N. j., lady named Ra-
chael has recovered verdict of $500
damages against VIM. A. Francis for al.
legged slander.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04
CARD TO THE PITRIIC.

The members of the STROUDSBURG
DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION, take this
method of informing the citizens of Strouds-
burg and vicinity, that they have secured the
Court House, in this place, for the purpose of
giving series of Dramatic representations,
during the present season.
They contemplate producing, in success
sion, number of new and beautiful pieces,
among which will be the amusing and laugh
ter-provoking farces Of
The Irish Lion,
The Toodles,
The Pleasant Neighbor,
Go to Bed Tom,
Rough Diamod, and
The Dumb Belle,
together with the great moral and religious
Drama of
The Drunkard,
which has been performed for upwards of 100
successive nights, in the principal Theatres
throughout the Union, to the largest and most
fashionable audiences. They have also in
preparation, and intend to produce, an entire
Iy new and original Farce, written and ur-
ranged by member of the Assoea ton, en-
titled
Did you ever send your Wife to the Wa
ter Gap,
the scene of which Is laid in Monroe County.
They have at great expense procured en-
tirely new scenery, of original and beautiful
design, together With new and nagicent
Drop Curtain.
In consequence of the great expense at
tending this undertaking the price Of adms-
sion has been fixed at % cents: children (ac-
companied by their parents or guardians) half
price.
Due notice will be given, through the press.
and By hand bills, of the time Of the first per-
| tnrmanCe.
| Tickets of admission may be obtained at
! the Jewelry Store of Samuel Melick; at the
Hat and Cap Store Of John w. Ruxton and
at the door on the evening OF the performance.
| There will be no free list.
! Officers will be in attendance each evening,
ana strict order and dccorum maintained
! January 4, 1855.
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and wipers, powder horns, game bags,
hair, tooth, nail and backing brushes !;
combs, mantel ornaments; lamps; TOYS;
fine baskets; watch chains and keys; pen
knives; scissors, music boxes, aeordions;
port monaies, tooth powder, thimbles; gold
pens, Thermometers, thread and buttons.
pins q needles, counterfeit detectors, and
other articles too numerous to mention.
and invites the public to give him cali
and see for themselves.
School books, novels; new books of the
day received as soon as published. Clocks,
watches, and jewelry repaired in the best
manner and warranted to give satisfac-
tlon: Produce taken in exchange. New
goods Tor the Holidays just received.
SAMUEL MELICK,
Stroudsburg, Dec. 81, 1854,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

Col. VIM. Ii. HUTTER, of the Esstor
Argus, has returned from a visit to Kan.
sas, and it is said, is much pleased With
the country.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

WM S. WErMoRE, Esq, of Newport,
Il. l., distributed one hundred dollars
worth Of poultry among tbc poor Of that
city on Saturday last.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

IL The Boston Nal advocates the
election Of Edwin Forrest for President
in 1856
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04
II 6 SenaAo-

Governor Johnston was unanimously
nominated for United States Senator by
meeting of the people of Armstrong
county. recently held at KittanniDg.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-01-04

purninS FIuid constantly on hand
D and for sale by
r. H0LBiNSHEAD.
Slroudsbnrg, March 80, 1851
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List Ct articles TO be found al
). Meliek's JeWelry Store.

Watches, Clocks, and
Jewelry, Silver & Brit
tania ware; Spectacles;
Books and Stationery,
fine perfumery, guns &
pistols; gun tubes. locks
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Price % cents per bot,le.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
THE ANNIVERSARIES
MEETINGS TODAY.

MEETINGS. TODAY.
American and Forezn Christian Uuion Tabernars 70 4 VI
American and FOREIGN Bible 5ocetg First Bapr- Chgch
Bruokl-n. 10. 8 ard Gclort
American and NewYork sunday School Unions TahruDelr
7P.M
American Anssvrry Society-Adi-eas Of the Hon Henri
Wilson, metropolitan Tbescr II F. 81
American Baptist Home Mission Pierrepoa,s'. BsF'ist
Church. ie A. IL, s ard u +. "
Anne Female Guar Society 10 4 NJ. AID
thrnuzh the day the Home. No. 81 Eat Thirf~th-st.
Nsfionel Council Il ts Corcf People. Dr. Penn rgtoTs
Lhurob. Prnss~f., q MANN, y " and y ? NJ
Annual Meeting Of No EsaieS insitute, No BoTery b
r. NJ.
American Foreign Ar<sl.ysEy soiey. No g Beokmaa-s
"a.
EewYo-t sunday School Unoo Anniver.,ry will take Place
a. r. NJ. in the following place.;
Broedv AZ T.,err,ee ararai ttee Me.rs Libby Parles
ard Leverage. Nos = s, 10, p, e. r. 20 81 o. 81 81 d. %
q, ~ IL. 49,. -
MsTke;4; Church. o.rn-i;ee: A B. Lril,a NO r. 49,
s, -, II, -. =, II, 100 l5S. 50
The Rev DR. Cones Church. Broornest--Cosntatee: m
P. Cook. Nos. 2. g, 81, a, &, q, SO. %. y. -
The Rev DR. HaSeld Church, Broome, c1r1er q ize-s
20. i62
Mrr.esaen Nc. II n. . 81. GI. lGe. III. III
The Rev Dr. Smiths Church. seoonaveu'sa and
Fourteeuth-st.-Conmiltee VIM r. DOdse. Nos o. 81 a.
III. Rev Dr. Parkers Church cor Of Four,lsysnDe and
-s.-Csrlmitfee James Morris Nos 5 Q 81, ., D, ~
Ic2 IiG 1871 IN aid the hssiouschool Thirty iourtha,
Baptist Church, Sixteenths. near Eshthsyenne
anitee r. Hurd. Nos @, s. ~ 81 los rs. lS is
Reformed Pros Church TWEEN hDlrtist near Ssy
surh Avenue the Rev Mr. Nrights-Couluttee John {.
Hines Nos 81 81 lt3. III, III. 81, l12
Baptist Church OF Bedford and Downing sts-C oainii'
Calvary Baptist Chursh-Commtee Geo ; COoover Noi
H. Is - ~ II, 81. llg, II. ISL, 10 Isl.
The Rev Dr. Huf'On's Church, " ashington sT1areOt-
niee James b. Thompson. Nos l. g. n 81 o. 81 ~ 81
he Annual Meeting Of the Union viii BE- he'd a. the Broad.
wy Tabernacle, at u O'Clock p NJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
WALLACKS THEATER.

..,,,ok Before You Leap" comedy in five ae,'' Oy
n ho,,cr Known as the author Of Loves sac'i-
F ScS wa. performed last evening for the I'' ilne al
n' 80 The cast included many favonte Names
and tbc sye in which the piece was producer .r
anu 'I Tcb taste and ability MrBlake AS oda"'Oa
dehccG NUN No. always does into the spirit Of bis part
en'erep' a. c,ccept illustration Of the apne7' oil
the proverb which gives title .o ID, Mesisncs HOoy
Brourham, Dyott and stewart ON aad Eve characters
Bosa Bennett, and Stephens su''siasu '"s The
allotted to them in a eominenu"'e an-;a,e. The
soenerv was tasteful, and generally app'0p NV
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
,,rpy OF THE PENINSULAR BANh'
ROBDfsba - m .-vo,, Monday Nav 7, 1880.

. = III -
s..urdav seven thousand dollars, al ilNc anu zen
On ,hS Pennsular Bank Of this NY, were st9cn
Dollar Bank. The notes were ner ana never nHa
s &c sd all na G s%%ssi cne G u Nd
Homes, s'sI ~.,n hundred and ditod April l, 1855.
and one 70 scse denominations counersigned by 5.
No notes oil " in now be issued by Bank. No clue
L. holr,,etrators Of the robbery has yet been dis,
10 the reward of five hundred dollars is offered
covereo. of the thieves and the recovery Of the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
-, uxoW-NOTHING CONVENTION.

SIHACIsE, MOnuuN, My Z, LOO.
ant number of delegate have arrived. Among
,s We find registered at the hotel the names OF Gen
s a1eR naien and Page, Albany; BUST, Rensselaer,
n LOT MAYNARD, Payne, Columbia; Saunders, West
yea e'.., The delegate seem TO be mostly new men,
county il the State is fully partially repre-
W. W. Entire harmony seems to prevail.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
rcrION Am HARPER,S BERRY.

HAHPEK's FERRY, Monday, May :, 1855.
A.the Municipal Election which came off here TO-
a.1 the D,mocrats elected their lwhole ticket. The
sa:;o far their candidate for Mayor is "a, and for
Recorded %.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
THE OHIO RIVER.

PITTSBURGH, Monday May 7-I2 VI.
There arc now seven feet of water in the channel OF
The river at this point and il is falling. The weather
il warm md clear.
WHEELING Monday, May T. 1855.
There eight feet ten inches ofwaer in the channel
of The Ohio River at this point and the water is rising
The weather IL quite cool.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Monday, May I, 300.
IL arc anxious 70 see the reply Of the Commits
fSfS Indian Affairs to the recent letter of Gov.
s,onS s, and il is hoped the Governor will publish 1t.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
WESTERN NAVIGATION.

UsWfGO, MOnudy, May y I11o
The steamer Champion arrived on the. first trip
from Toronto this morning with passengers. This
steamer completes the line running between here
and Toronto.
QUEBEc Monday, May Z, 1885,
Navigation is open. The briggs Ottawa, Albion, and
he shin Toronto arrived yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
THE KANE EXPEDITION.

PHILADKLPHlA, Monday, May !, 300
The steamlropeer Arctic, built for the Kane Expe-
a;on made trial trip this morning. Her machinery
,ss made by Messrs. Sutton q Co., OF New-1ork.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
"a. TILE un1Ds IN NEW.JERSEY.

MILLyILIr, V,i Myuu'l' a.. 80, ,ro =, G,o
AfTr S',e ,be west side of Maurice River, nnf u
rs- eo .Gn.es burnin with much violence on soth
Pow 81 Tho river. De citizens have PARTIAL, suo
ses o. - snbduinc ID progress, but rain VIII DC IT,
800 20 exiinguish g.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION AT BOSTON

Among The tngushed persons o announced to be be
PA r. The fremont Temple tomorrow are Governor
5 css,L Of New-York Morrill,, of Maine, and Hopkins
" phode Island Governor Gardiner, of this State,
I'M presdc
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
r, corNCILs OF PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, May !, $500.
~, Councils reorganized this morning John
iee ESQ. Yves reelected President of the Select
p W. p. Hacker Known Nothing was elected Pre-
s a., a the Common.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08

- ~, tho Isth Valley Railroad, from
vii be fcfineu WIZ rh.',, the let Of July, and the
Eas,cn 70 Mauo l Iii +; eptember, make connec-
Warren hs,noI pa,.,|,r >ackaw anna and Western
I'D thus opening the 0e"'" "o"N ~ WIZ '''''
80 Of Pennsylvania.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08

audience, although not very numerous. sufficiently
appreciaiive, and the applause with which each act Of
the comedy was received proved that it was quite
SURF pesfui
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-08
THE WEATHER.

BUFFALO, Monday, May IS L. VI.
Tho weather is very cold and snow is now falling.
The wind is blowing strongly from the northeast Inc
weetber at Cleveland is the same.
"e''"'' DrTRoIT Monday NAY - p. NJ.
Snow fell briskly all the afternoon, bu' melted as
sn II is falling slightly now.
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AGENCIES. &c.
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THE PEOPLES SAFETY FUND.
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AMERICAN ORGAN.

Have You seen Unc.e /" SAM Boysf
A PATRIOTIC SONG.
BY T. sQUIREs
I'VE present the following Song 70 our readers as
corrected and revised by the author. The words
have been arranged 70 music by Q. M Traver, Esq,
and viii be published during the coming month
Have yon seen Uncle SAM" boysf
Have you seen him in his might:
As he sweeps through the country boys,
All eager for the fight
CHORUS.
Oh! yes, we've seen this "Sam" boys,
t.H And his praises will sing;
Wen sound his name aloud, boys,
Till we make the welkn ring
Although we call him Uncle" boys.
He's not SO very old
But he's mighty in the battle, boys,
And resolute, and bold.
Oh! yes, we've seen, DC. s89
His family is large. boys, st
And legions own his sway; hg1G
He was born some years ago, boys; $500
On Indspsndsncs Day"
Oh! yes, we've seen, &c.
All through the land he's known, boys,
His names on every tongue;
And he's roofing up" old parties, boys,
OH yes, we've seen, &c.
we love our glorious country, boys,
We love our dear hearth-stones;
God bless this land of freedom, boys,
.at VI Her sturdy, honest sons ~ IS.
Oh! yes, we've seen, &c.
Then raise the banner high boys,
And strike for freedoms cause;
:" ZnssricSns shall ruLs w." boys,
Aud make for us our laws.
CHORUS
Obi yes, we've seen this SAM boys,
Bright aurels he has won;
He's true and loyal son, boys,
OF our noble "WASHINGTON."
ALBANY, April 26, 1855.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-01
LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.

LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
TUNHE undersigned will continue 10 practice in the
IL various courts Of this District and attend TO the
prosecution Of all classes Of claims against the gov
ernment He will also attend 70 the unfinished agen
cy business Of vcspasian Ellis, Esq
= ~ FERDINAND M0ULT0N,
- Washington City.
r. Moulton, ESQ. is authorized TO close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment #
nov le-ly v. ELLlS. .
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MEDICAL ADyERTIsEMENTs.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Two all persons affiicted with Sexual dis
- ease, such as Seminal Weakness, Impotenoe,
Gonorrhos, elect, Syphilis, &c, DC
The Howard Association Of Philadelphia, In view
of the awful destruction of human life and health
caused by Sexual Diseases and the deceptons which
are pracsed upon the unfortunate victims of such dis
eases by quaeks have directed their consulting Sur
geon charitable act worthy of their name 70 give
medical advice gratis, to all persons thus afflicted
(male or female, who apply by letter, (postpaid,)
with description of their condition, (age, occupa
ton, habits Of life, &C., and in Of extreme
poverty and suffering TO furnish medicines free Of
charge. .la5i.
The Howard Association is a benevolent Institu-
ton, established by special endowment for the relief
of the sick and distressed. afflicted with "yiruent
and Epidemic diseases" and its funds be used for
no other purpose II has now surplus Of means,
which the Directors have voted TO advertise the above
notice. II is needless to add that the Association
commands the highest Medical skill OF the age.
4 Address, (postpaid,) DR.. Geo. r. Calhoun, Con-
sulting Surgeon, Howard Association, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
BY order of the Directors,
Z EZRA D. HEARTwELL, President
Gro. FAIRcHILD, Secretary.
y mar 30-de06w1y h t en
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
THO CLAIMANTS.--FRAN A. DICKIN


j continues to undertake the agency Of claims
fore Congress and other branches Of tho governm
including commissioners under treaties, and the
rious public Offices He will attend to presumption
and other land claims, the procuring of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation by Congress
of grants and claims TO lands claims for property
lost in or taken for the service Of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians, while in the
possession of the United States; invalid, revelu-
tionary, navy, widows, and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands as well those
against the State Of Virginia as against the United
States all claims growing out of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequence
Of the action conduct Of the government and in
deed any business before Congress the public Off
ces which may require the aid Of agent attorney
His charges will be moderate and depending upon
the amount of the claim and the extent of the service
Mr. F. A. DIcKISs is known to most of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton. s
His Office Ia on Fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next to the Bank of the
Metropolis.
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