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OFFICIAL,
TREASURY DKPARrARNr, Aup. 3, 1855.

TREASURY DEPARTARNr, Aug 3, 1855.
Notice is hereby given to holders Of stock Of the
loan authorized by the ac; Of 1916, redeemable OH
aud after the 18th November, 1855, that the whole
ST any part Of that stock will be purchased by this
department at any time previous to the seth Nc
Vember next, for which 3 per cent premium will
be paid in addition to the sums expressed In the
certificates.
And to the holders OF the stocks of the otbe,
lo'ns Of the United States, that purchases Of the
same to the amount Of 81 $40 ,OeO will also be made
during the same period at the following rates:
For stock Of the loan Of 1s42, premium Of 10
per cent? for stock Ct the loans Of lol7 and Is4e
premium OF l6 per cent. and for stock issued un.
der the act Of 1850, commonly called Te1as-in.
iemntty stock, premium Of per cent.
Interest will also be allowed, at the rate stipu-
lated in the certificates from the 1st July last 70
the day Of settlement here, with one day in addi-
tien, TO enable the Treasurer's draft to reach the
party.
Certificates transmitted to this department un-
der the present notice should be duly ass signed to
he United States By the party entitled to rscslve
the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
1Pon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New YoTA
or Philadelphia, the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
au s-dtNov3O Secretary Of the Treasury
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CUUGss, COLDS, i0ARsENEsg, &c.

EeERSONS predisPoscd to Pulmonary Afec
u lions ha3 this the most trying season, OWN /,
litl!e care, adopiiag Rarm clothing and Supply
ilT theIns slYss with good prescription OF CO,i,
remedy they may easily ward of whf. may &c
Prove a dangerous wiDte; companion. TE-
BER'S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SERU1
Eas been so long known and highly appreciated
e one II our most Innocent, yet elic sciOus p-c=
SInt, aR1 (SinCe the rsdu9:ion in prics) e3OEJ:.i
cal remedies, that il may be recommended al
used with the Utmost confidence. It is sold at j
ceais or three bottles IN one 50 celis. WkoicSds 9
~ PATTERSON & NAIRN and SFOEF q
CO; and retail by most Druggists. In Aiexan-
MF CiSSELL oct >
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CAPE COP STORY. do not recollect saws a
correspondent Of the Transcript, 70 have seen
the following story ia print, but as it is a good
cae, Gad so truly natural and characteristic Of
Cape Cod people, send tito you.
4 small, spare boy, who had been guilty of
some misdcmeanor, was in a fair way t. get
punished tor it by his mother, who was a large
square, Dutch built person with great spread
of cloth, and having in her hand good stick,
was il full chase of the poor boy, who was
nearly under bare poles, running right ahead.
The old woman under her cloud Of canvass
was overhauling him very fast, and another
boy, friend to the delinquent, was looking
on. The urchin, seeing how the chase was
likely % terminate, cried out to his friend
" Try her on the wind, Bill-try her on the
wind. y when the lad, with the quickness OF n
Cape boy, was immediately struck with the
Eatural idea, lufed up in the wind close haul,
and the old woman went dead to tho leeward
like loS.
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VOL. vi.
IMPORTANT To GENTLEMEN.

IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN.
TREAT INDUCEMENTS FOR YOU TO
~ LII AND SEE.-The undersigned gives
roti his friends and the public that he has
Just received his stock Of Fall and Winter Goods
comprising all the latest styles and ccors Of Cloth
Cds,irneres, and Vestings; which goods will be
uade up to order in the most elegant manner, as
ne has some Of the best workmen in the United
states at Wnrk for him. Being agent for Sc0TT,
the Repo 1efof Fashions, you may rely upon get
Ing the test fashionable Clothing.
LADHMADE CLOTHING
u his own hsske; such as Over-garments, Frock
Dress and Business Goats, Pants, and Vests, from
medium to very superior quality.
All the above goods will be sold at very low
pfices-for instance, whole suit, Coat, Pants,
and Vest, for the small sum Of SIS
0vercoats, beautiful style, from $40 to s2O
rants, do do 3to 10
Vests, do do 250to-Ia
Ee respectfully sol!clts cal from all in want OF
clothing
FURNISHING GOODS,
Such as Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Stocks, Hand
sefcEiefs, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c.
p. w. BROWNING,
Under United States Hotel
between I'd and Az streets, Pa. avenue
sep 1i-3m
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

~ PURSUANCE OF THE DESIGN OF
this Institution, viz: the diffusion of the knowl-
edge OF Music, and a cultivation of the public
tasle Tor ths,higher order of the Art, the
ACADEAIY OF MUSIC
proposes to give a series Of
FOUR yCERTS:
and, with view to add as much as possible to
their popularity, the Great Works Of Beethoven
Mozart, Mendlesohn, Spohr, Hummel and others,
relieved by lighter compositions, will be pro
dnced with the greatest possible effect, both In
the Orchestral and Vocal departments.
The plan OF admission will be the same as tha,
adopted by the Academy of Music In Lcadon, viz:
oy subscription oaIy, the terms os which will b
50 for the four Concerts, emitting The subscriber
70 three tiCk kets of admission to each Concert
Subscribers names may be immediatei Y received
az the bookstore OF MeSSrs. Taylor & Maury; ii
he Piano store Of Mr.. Davis, and at the Music
stores Of MeSsrs Hilbus and Zantzinger also ztthe
Academy Of Music. corner Ninth and d streets
(OPea daily from 10 till6.)
Oc l5-tf
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THE BROOKLYN NEwsBOYs-MATOR HALL.
His Honor the Mayor Of Brooklyn, because Of
his order forbidding the sale Of sunday news
papers, is attacked by our Sunday Press with
great severity. Several of the more daring
newsboys veRtured Sunday week to sell their
rested. The Picayune, u lively comic paper,
giyes place in its columns 10 a cut re eorssent-
fpc Mayor Hall seated at a warm and whole
some breakfast, while in front Of hip stands
an officer having in charge neWsboy just az
rested The following dialogue is supposed
to take place:
Policeman-"Here's one o them boys as has
been 4 selling papers on a Sunday. He ex-
cuses himself by sayin' he was \ earning OK
his breakfast
The Mayer" Breakfast. Nonsense; Lock
him up! What right has be to earn oreak.
fast on e Sunlayt Couldn't he wait Tor At
till Monday ~ T. E1prss''
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SIXTH ANNUAL BALL
Vigi t Fire Com any

THE VIGILANT FIRE COMPANY TAKE
great pleasure in announcing TO their friends
and the pubic generally that their Sixth Annual
GLa-d Bali will take place at Forrest II all, on
TUESDAY, nov 27, 1855.
The members Of the Company pledge them
selves to spare neither time nor expense in max
lng .ch arrangements as will give satisfaction
ard endowment to every one who may honor them
with their company.
Scott's Cotillon Band has been engaged FOR the
occasion.
Supper will be furnished by an experienced ca
teTeg
Tickets ONE D0LLAR-admltting a gentle
man and ladies; to be had Of the Committee or
at the door on the evening of the ball
FireInen will please appear in uniform
COMMITTEE of ATJnngemeHt,
Geo w Ofutt, ShackelfoId,
WIN Crowley, hrouse.
William Tanner.
nov l7-eod
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To 9OusFkEEPER

IN ABOUT TEN DAYS WE EXPECT OUR
L new supply oslatest style OF SILVER PLATED
WARE, and are determined to close out the few
articles left On hand at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
viz:
Complete Coffee Sets, double silver plated, from
SlJ up
Cake Baskets, richly chased, from Si up to 50
CaS!ors, Of S, 9 and glass, from S5 to sla
Wsiters from g.. 80 up
Coffee Uras, Tea Kettles Egg Stands, Toast
Racks, Spoons and Forks, etc etc.
The quality warranted to be double plated on
white metal HI. SEMKEN,
-+l 'Nf|o 338 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. -
nov CIV
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Marriage, i's duties aud Gisoual.acations anl
ihsir Ic1lea!esi with Autographs, illusra:in :he
Ana oi:ly ana fhysiolagT, and Diseases OF the Re
productive Organs CT 10th sexes, their structure
uses; and functions. A popular ana comp:ehea.
g.ve Treatise on the Duties ana Causaltes Of sin
glshna married liie-happy and fruitful alliances,
mode Of securing lhem-infelicitols and infrriile
Gnes-tEeif ohviatiGn ant removal, ,--imrOltL3t
hiRt 70 those contemplating raatTimony, that VIII
oTefCOnle objections TO It; more, however, should
take this important step without first consulting its
r2g5s-oomnentartas or the diseases and medical
treatment OF females from infancy 10 Old age eaGE
oaao graphically illustrated by beautiful Ethoqra-
pLic p!ateE--nelvous debility, It's causes and cure
Ev rTocCss et once so simple, safe, and eifectua
ihct failure Is imrozs! blerule5 f9T daily manage
rsn.--an essay on Spo,n2torThpa, with practical
observations OH safer and more successful mode
Of ueatInent-precauti0naIy hints on the evils ge-
sulting from empirical p-actice-an essay on al
diseases arising from ndiscre.lon, with plain and
simple rules by which oil persons can cure them.
selves without meIcury-remedie5 for those SELF
inflicted miseries and disappointed hopes so un-
fortunately prevalent In the young. II Is truth
ful adviser to the married and those contemplating
marriage. Its perusal Is particularly recommend
ed to persons entertaining secret doubts OF the'I
physical condition, and who are conscious OF hay
Ing h.zarded the health, happiness and privileges
Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, "
Five Copies for One Dollar. Mailed free Of post
age 10 all parts of the United States.
y. B.-ThoSe who prefer may consult DR.. LA
CROIX upon any Of the diseases upon which this
book treats, either personally or by mail. Medi-
cine sent to any part Of the Union according to d
rectfons, safely packed and carefully secured from
ali observation.
Address Dr.. NJ. B. LA CROIX, No. 81 Maiden
Lane, or Post Oface Box $40, Albany, NY.
~ once open daily from a. IN. to 0 p. m ,
and on sunday ffom until S p. N.
RoTce REMOVED from No. So Beaver ST
to 81 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y.
dec7-y
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WATCH REPAIRING.

WATCHES, ,CHRONOMETERS and Pocket
w TiInekeepers Of every description q
however complicated, skillfully repaired "a
by competent woTkmen. &lA
A practical knowledge Of this branch azxxS
of our business to which strict personal attention
is given, guarantees entire satisfaction TO persons
having lne Watches, &c. to repair.
NJ w. GAIT d BRO,
3ai Pa avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts
nov 3-tf
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FRENCH BOOT MAKER.

JACOB WOLFSTEINER, No. 4s7 Eighth ST.
y near Pa. avenue, is now prepared to r-lSs
ma Le the most r fashionable French Boots sS9S
his long experience and pra tlce in thisS Ess
branch Of the business in Paris and New s~s
York, justify him in saying that his boots canno
be sxcelied In this country
Has on hand lot already made up, to whicl
the particular attention Of gentlemen are invited
zen ll-:iInA
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John MILLER, PENNSYLVANIA AVE
- nue., south side, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, respectfully informs the public that he has
retted his Store, and opened 1t to day for the sale
ofevefy article which enters into the CONFEC-
TlONERN business; intending TO keep ca hand
an elegant and choice assortment.
While rendering his thanks to the public FOR the
patronage hitherto extended to him he hereby in
forms his friends that he viii always be ready to
attend 10 Parties, Balls, or whatever other kinds
Of assemblages which may require his services
and confections oc6-
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ONCE 1T WAS THOUGHT THERE was

- no place FOR business but the Avenue Now
the people and, in making their purchases, tn
can do best on Seventh street. There is no place
in the city where they get better articles, or al
lower prices, than at q. FRANCIS'S, Just above
Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh street MauY grc
b ginning to know this, and when In want of
housekeeping Hardware, Cutlery, Silver Plated
BiId Cages, Baskets Brushes, &c, they call Oh
him Others, in mixing their purchases will 4
We'll TO remember his store Oc 10
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sIR. WILLIAM PALMER,
wEgER's EXCELSIOR BRASS AND
STRING BAND.

az Il. Va RESPECTFULLY IN
NA inform his patrons and the public that ne
is now prepared with BAND OF TALENTED
MUSICfANS to accommodate them with
brass, string or reed band, as the occasion may
require. MUSIC for Balls, Parties, ParadeS,
Serena3es, DC, furnished from one to any num-
ber at the shortest possible noice, by applying to
l.. WEBER, Leader, four doors east Of General
Henderson's, Navy Yard.
Orders can be left al the " Music Depot" in the
Star Buildings move 6-tf
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FASnEOHABLE DANCING,
T HUNDER'S ASSEMBLY HALL.

At MCND ER'S ASSEMBLY HALL
TT w. MUNDER, Professor Of Dancing at
( ts Georgetown Co lege and Convent, and prin-
cipa! teacher In Washington city, has the honor
To announce to his former patrons and the public
generally, that he will resume the duties of his
School on THURSDAY, November sth, 1855 at
NUMBERS ASSEMBLY HALL, (adioining
the star otfce,) at 3 o'cock 7. IN, for Ladies,
Misses ana Masters, and on the same evening at
~ for Gentlemen. He feels assured that the un-
e2ualed progress Of his numerous pupils in HIS
for,-."r classes Is sufficient guarantee OF his su-
pefiOr skill as an instructor.
Prof. NJ. begs leave to remind the public OF the
unbounded snccess OF his May Festival Bah at
the National Theatre, which was attended by up
wards Of 600 persons.
His new Hall is one Of the largest most beauti-
full, and conveniently arranged IN the city, with
two dressing and supper rooms added, which can
be rented for Balls and Parties. The location is
convenient to persons residing in any part Of the
city.
Days Of Tuition: On Tuesday and Thursday, at
o'clock, p. m, and on the same evenings at 7
for gentlemen. ca for young married ladies
and gentlemen will be formed shortly
All who desire TO join his classes will please
apply IL Mr.. John L Ellis Music Store, Penna.
avenue, near Tenth street, or TO Prof VI. at his
Hall on the above days.
H. \ subscription list Is now open toreceive
the name Of those wishing season tickets for the
Soirees. Only 50 for the season. &C 30-u
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cCcTOR HOoFLAN0's
CEL LEBRAT TED
Bttters,
Will EFFECTUALLY CURE
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEpSIa. JAUNDIru
PREPARED BY
DIR. c. II. JACKSON. Philad,a p,

01'' HAliao a., Ia,
WILL EFFECTUALLY CURE
LlIhR COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, JAUNDICE
ChTonic or Nervous Debility, Diseases Of ~,
Kidneys, and all diseases arising from a ~. ~
ordered Liver or Stomach ~''-
Such as Constipation, Inward Piles, FuIIness. on
Blood 70 the Head Acidity Of the Stomach, Nau-
sea, Heartburn, Disgust for food, Fullness, OF
weight In the Stomach, Sour Eruetations, Sink
ing or FlutteTing at the Pit Of the Stomach
swimming Of the Head, Hurried and Difficult
Breathing, Fluttering OF the Heart, Choking or
Su1ocating Sensations when in lying Posture
DiinnesS OF Vision, Dots OF Webs before the
sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Head, Def
cheney or Respiration, Yellowness of the Skin
and Eyes, Pain in the Side. Back, Chest, Limbs
&c, Sudden Flushes Of Heat Burning in the
Flesh, Constant Imaginings Of Evil, and great
Depression Of Spirits.
'TNHE PROPRIETOR, In calling the attention
Il OF the public to this preparation, does so with
afeeilng or the utmost confidence in its virtues
and adaptation Of 1t to the diseases for which Il Is
recommended
Is no new and untried article, but one that ha.
stood the test Of ten years. trial before the Amer.
lean people, and It's reputation and sale is unri-
vailed by any similar preparations extant Ths
testimony In Its favor given by the most proIni.
neni ana Well known Physicians and individuals
III all parts OF the country is immense The fol.
loving from North Carolina Is respectfully sub
hiitted, referring any who may stin doubt, to the
Memorabilia" ," or Practical Receipt Book Il,
Farmers and Families, TO be had gratis OF all Ia
Agents for the German Bittem.
Principal O@Ce aud manuf4ctory, 100 ARCE
SfALEF, PH!hADELPHjh, "a.
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5. 4. E0DyEE'S IRON HAIL SOC-
SHOE & TRUNK ESTARLISHlIEkT


Pa. ncsahs, bet. 9th nHi l0!h SITS
lust RECEIVED A GOOD ASSORTMES Z
O or Ladies', MiSses's, and Children's, cr IL
Gents, Boys and Youths BOOTS and SxEE
SHOES which viii sell cheap for cash ~ 7
FOR LADIES. eS
Cashmere double sole long Caters, water poo;
French Lasting heel and button do.
French Cashmere do do
French Glice!iouS toilet white and blk kid Slip
peTS
french CATERS, all colors, with ana without iii
Misses, and chiidren's black, blonze and colo. .
heel Ga ters
Misses and children's morocco koubIe sole tipped
and plain Boots
FOR GENTS, BOYS AND YOUTHS.
French patent leather and calf dOubl sole doub >
upper Boots
French patent leather and calf double sole long
Button CATERS
French patent leather and calf Oxford Ties
French calf Bolts at 80 50 worth as
For B0Ts and Youths can supply all that Qlvr
ne call with Bccts and Shoes.
have a splendid assortment OF Boots aud Shoes
loT servants, which / am confident Can furnish
al fair prices.
Give me a call and examine for yourselves al
5. L. HOOVER'S,
cc2o-i Iron Hall.
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c. III. EISENBRANDT,
fSUCCFSsOR To HfTPUs A. HTTZN

c. EHSENBRANDT,
e. successor To HILBUs HITz)
ImPOTIsr, Publisher. aud Dealer iz
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN MUSIC, FI-
AIOS, STRINGS, sc.
FENHIS POPULAR ESTABLISHMENT HAS
~ been reftted in the most modern and tasteful
manner, combining all the comforts and convent
eace tha- such an establishment should possess,
together with the most complete a3NoriTns { OF
ANERl CAN and EUROPEAN MUSIC PA
NOS, xc.. to be found in the MetropOl s. Wita
desire to mees the wishes OF the musical public,
Irespesiuly solicit their patronage
oct 25-tf GEO. HILBUS, Agent.
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PiANOs-PIhNOS-PIANOs.

AtSI RECEIVED ATTHE MUSIC DEPtJ: Z: ,
- southwest corner Of Penna avenue, -E.=.5see-z.j
Eleventh and ID streets, two Of thoSes Y Z
wodd-renowned dPIANOFORTES, from ne fac-
tory OF Roseakrantz, in Dresden. These insi.u-
isielts have been acknowledged BY competent u .
disilte musical judges to be superio: to any
other horizontal square Pianos made, In point :
tone, tolrh, and durability
shall receive, in few days, another lot of thes ,
instruments, and continue 10 receive chem as 500
a. they can be Pa ssed through the Custom Uoasr
nov GEO. HILBUS Ayeut
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A PIANO FOR S25! =
A PIANO FOR SI25!!!
ThREE NEW PIANOS FOR Sl75 each
ONE NEW PIANO q octaves) $3.50! at
JOHN +. ELLIS'S
Pi4no, Music and Variety Store,
1903 Pa. avenue, between 9th aad 10th sts,
OC 2@u
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- and cortainins nearly
double the q laniC OF read :
ing matter N that OF III
FIFTY CENT OR not
LAR PUBLICATIONS.
1t t,ea.s on the PHYSIOI.-
O6Y OF MARRIAGE,
and the Secret Infrmi;ies
and Disorder OF Youth and
Maturity, resulting nom cy-
cesse9, Which destroy the
physical and mental p0n<.
ers, with Observations on
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MANUFACTURED By
I'D IN A l. ID X K n N r ID Y,
No. l2o Warren street, ROrbETy, Ma

PRICE. ONE DOLLAR.
w Wholesaie Agents New York City, G. v.
CLlCkNER, 81 Barclay street; C.. IL. RING
I9e Broadwayj A. B. & ID. SANDS, 100 Fultoa
street. Philadelphia, r w. DYOTT & SONS
Batimore, BROWNE BROTHER, CANDY &
HATCH Alexandria, PEEL & STEVENS.
=, AZ Re;ail by all respectable Druggists in the
the Druggists Of this City oct2I-Iy
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SILVER DOOR PLATES NUMBERS,

SILVER DOOR PLATES & NUMBERS.
L'OR DWELLINGS, OFFICES, CHURCH
Il PEWS, STATE ROOMS, HOTELS, &c.
of this celebrated Article, manufactured by Whip
pie Il LiveTmOre. We have received the sole
agency FOR the District of Columbia.
The plates OF all sizes and of beautiful de-
signs exhibiting superior finish; and letterCl or
numbered in style unsurpassed in point OF g!e-
gauC8. They are warranted TO contain = trge
quantity OF pure silver and thus to be more dITa
bic, as well as more beautiful, and love- fr.ced
than silver plated articles.
Samples may be seen at my store.
H. SEMKEN.
nov 1T go Pa avs &,
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CERTIFICATE 0r VIM. J. ATWOOD
HTsTsvIaLE, Tadkin Co, NC. /

These bitteTs are sstiT,Iy csse.ab!s, they inyig-
crate ani strengthen tbs systcmI neTer prostTats
II, and DC rlged fOr Infants as well rs adults
For sale by respectable dealers everywhere, aad
h Z. d. GILMAN, Washington; ]. l.. KID
WELL, Georgetown, md J. Il. PIERPONF,
hlS1dnfF,t. mar I-Iy
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FIiyATE MEDICAL EEESTIsE
OF TU1
PETLosGFEIcALi VIEW or MARRIAGE
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III 2c9 Pages and la0 Fine, Plain, and Co,cysd
L.tncgraras and Plates.
Prise ,rly EsE.y-fivs Cent?.
bs.: Eres oj T oS!egs 10 al! f9u ef Tia 0siss
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