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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

0o. The American party of the Albemarle Dis,
trict held Convention at Charlottesville one day
last week, and nominated DR.. l.. n. Lyon, Of
Nelson as their candidate tor Congress. Mr.. L.
was member of the late State Convention tt
amend the Constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

no Richard Ivanhoe Cooke, distinguished
Wing Of Fluvauna, has been counted recently a
mong the accessions from the Wings to the ranks
of Mr.. Wise's supporters. But the Wise men
reckoned without their host. Mr.. Cooke made a
speech at the last Fuvanna Court, and, while he
avowed his opposition to the Know Nothings, de-
cared that he would give Floarney and Patton bis
hearty support.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11
ss- The Viad;cator man boasts ofthe "satisfa

O. The Viadicator man boasts OF the "satislac'
ton" he obtained for a little paragraph published
in the last Spectator. All the satisfaction he OBJ
tanned consisted 10 few harmless blows (duly
retufned) inflicted during the dirty scuiiie INTO
which we were forced by flat refusal to make
the disclaimers he demanded, after which both
parties were bound over to keep the peace. All
that we can offer him in addition is 10 administer
the same dose of "milk and water" by repeating
that whenever the indicators opinions acquire
some weight and influence in the community we
may feel called upon 10 reply to them, SO far as
they effect US.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

o. We have received from Prof Bache a bound
volume containing his Report as Superintendent
Of the Coast Survey, showing the progress Of the
survey during the year 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11
"The Boone Children"

We notice that these celebrated artists expect
10 visit Stanton before long
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

According TO a full statement of the number of
IL rocked in the West this year, there is q
falling of in The number as compared WIN last
'ai'" Slo 600 head. and in the number of
pounds equal to l6s,o0o The crop'S ~ per cent ,s
less ,an last year. aud = per cent heavier '''an
tl0, Of she previous season
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

FRoM CuBA-We have by the United States
steamer FaIton, under the command OF Lieut.
Mitchell, arrived at Norfolk .advices from Havana
20 Saturday last, on which day Estrampe', Gu
ban. was executed for being engaged in consPi-
.acy for the subverson of the government OF The
island It appears that this unfortunate man had
been in the United States and had become natu-
ralized and probably acted under the deluslon
that that would protect him against the penalty
Of treason to his native country. we lear that
the decision of our Government in the case OF the
HUNGARIAN Kozsta will have the effect to lead
other foreign born citizens or half finished citizens
into difficulty. aud it were most devoutly to be
wished that Congress would take the matter up
aud make the subject of naturalization and all its
Incidents and rights more definite, and not leave
it dependant on the constructions and influences
of the hour, possibly to the hazard of the peace
Of the country -.National htelhgencsr Of the oth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

0o- We are requested to state that the Hon
Shelton +. Leake will address the voters OF the
county, on Saturday next, the l4th inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11
For Congress.

We arc authorized to announce the Hon. JOHN
LETCHER candidate for election to ascat IN the lhir-
ty-fourth Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

The superiority of American inventive genius
no, only over that of our English progentors, but
indeed of all other nations has become too tang
ible to be disputed. 1t was notorious at the
Worlds Fair London, that the Americans FAR OUT
,,rinned all others in the useful inventions which
thev supplied. We beat the English in vessels,
railroads, telegraphs and manufactures by power:
We are beating them in the scientific arts OF
Chemistry aud Medicine, as we have long beat
the rest Of mankind. A new aud practical proof
of this assertion is shown in the fact that the
principle remedies the allied armies OF the East
are furnished from the laboratory of our own coun-
tryman. Dr.. C. Ayre Of Lowell is filling orders
for immense quantities of his Cherry Psctoral ana
Caihaic Pills, for both the land and sea forces In
Turkey. His medicines have been tried ana aP
n,nysd nv those in power who have found them
the most reliable which they could procure for the
exigencies in which they are to be employed
NJ Y Cilu Times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

A GHosr IN LovE.-A farmer who had ia'e'y
become widuwer was aroused at m'dnigh' Oy
the load barking of his dog. On going to II .ne
animal displayed extreme terror, whereupon the
farm.r took his gun and proceeded to an inspec-
lion. All a, once he saw phantom clothed IN
a white sheet. rise behind the hedge. Inc lar
lncr turael deadly pale and his limos snook wiz, .Ir
dsmay. Hs however, contiived to ejaculate' III
YOU cjmo from God speak, it from the devil van,
i,h!" ..Wretch !" exclaimed the phantom, 81
am your deceased wife come from the grave 10
warn YOU not to marry Maria A., to whom
you are making love- The only woman TO sue
coed me is Henrietta B. Marry her. OF pei, pei,
sscuton and eternal torment shall be your doom -
This strange address from the goblin, instead OF
dismayng the farmer. restored his courage lie
accordingly rushed GA the ghOstly, visitor, and
stripping oil its sheet, discovered the far Henri
eta B., herself, looking extremely iOolisn.I
II is said that the farmer ,admirug the girls trick,
has had the bans published for his marriags with
her Galesead Eng } Observer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

REL1Grous DENoMINArloSs.--Ihe most nu-
marcus sect in the United States is the Methodist,
tbs second the Baptist, and the third the PresbY-
terians. The riches, denomination is the Meth
odi,t. which is set down in the census tables at
Ala OIL. The next is the Presbyterian,
which is rated at $l4, 1863, $3.50. The Episcopal,
which in number of churches stands NTH, ranks
third for its church property, being estimated at
Sll, col $40, The fourth is the baptst, 5 IO,9Si,
3s2. the fifth the Roman Catholic, $S,973 ,SSS !;
and ihe sixth the Congregational, 1913. 962.-
llf these various secis the two which sympathize
the most in doctrine are the Congregationalists
and ,llt Pres6yterians both adhering to the West
o,;n;e,er Catcchisn and differing only in their
t n Of government thoono being republican, the
re- dsmocra.ic. Together these two seets have
over six thousand churches, can seat nearly three
millions of worshippers, and hold church property
20 lhe value OF more than twenty-five millions
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

&C. Mr.. Wise will speak in this place on Sat-
uraay next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-04-11

"THE FIrLrgusrERs," according to Wash
inq.on dispatch, have not abandoned their expe-
dillon to Cuba. 1t Is said large expedition Is
aho9. TO sail from New Orleans and other South
cra ports. Stores of arms and ammualtlon, 1t is
aleaed, have been sent forward to an island near
Cu6a, and rs soon as advices are received that
these articles safely landed, the'men Will set
,,nt 'Fhe military organization is represented as
-, co,n,lete. aud many of the officers have
seen service n the American army
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31
AGRICULTURAL.


''Now shifting gales with nl,lor influence blow,
Cloud DER The skies, aud melt the falling sDowj
The soncned earth with fertile moisture Teens,
Aud, freed from icy bonds, down rush tho swelling
streams ltfiA-
Now let US see what some of the particular
things are to be done in March--and first, The
GARDrS AnRAserMrSrs.--No better thing
can be done in March than to determine what
garden work You will do in April and May
Make all the arrangements for beds, for the
various seeds to be sown, and for the flowers,
shrubs, curranis, gooseberries, strawberries,
trees, &c. This arrangements requires con-
sideraion which you cannot afford to give il
when the season has approached for the icork
10 be done, and the sun has warmed the earth
for tho reception Of the seed. Finish this dur
ing the evenings or stormy days in March.
MASuREs.- the surface is frozen and
tho teams can 60 over the fields without cutting
in, il is well to haul out the bulk of the mamiro
and place II in compact piles near where II will
be wanted in planting time. This enables us
to give more time to blowing, sowing and trans
planting.
Tor-DRFssrNc. Our inquiries on this mat
ter have been extended 10 many Of the best
farmers Of New England, and from experience
and what we gather from them, we cannot
recommend this mode mode Of manurng only
in cases Of reclaimed low ground, to wet for
the pillow, but which will yield good crops Of
hay by an occasional dressing II ,op-dress-
ing is applied to high lands at all, ii should
be late in autumn, so that the rains or melt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31
MISCELLANY.
THE ONE ACRE FARM.
CURE FOR HAND TIMES.

..ad.. ffaH
How much land have you got here in your
lot, Mr. Brggsl" in'n
II have one acre.
One acre and here you are taking three
Agricultural papers; and all because you have
one acre of ground How many such papers
would yon have 10 take if you had hundred
acres
u should ut probably need any more than !
Do now You know, Mr. Chapman, man can
go through all the motions as well on one
acre as on a hundred"
"A man can throw away money without any,
II he has mind 10. For all the good you get
from those periodicals, you might as well prob
ably, ihrow the money they cost into the fire
they are nothing but humbugs." 100 l
= pay IN all about eight dollars "
Eight dollars enough to buy Zip top
barrel of -four, and leg of bacon then if you
read these periodicals, there is twice the amount
~ the money spen, IN the time reading them "
DO usually read or hear read almost every
word there is N them my boys and | take
turns IN reading them, and one reads aloud
while the rest work.
complete nonsense no wonder yonr shop
don iurn oul any more boots IN day than it
does.
"Perliaps We don't do as great days works,
some days, as some of our neighbors; but
guess that in the course of year, We turn out
as many according to the hands employed as
most do. I
u suppose il is out Of these publications you
get your foolish notions about so many kinds Of
fruit trees. One Of my BOYS came home while
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31

Gar REApYFo PtANrISo TRtrs. -Old win
Ter sill holds on to US yet. and il does n look
like setting out trees At the present time but
old Sol is advancing norihwards, and win soon
bring up The time When the earth will be ready
to receive the gifts Of the fhrrncr. Il is, how
ever, good time 10 MiHk over the matter OF
the coming spring campaign, and lay out the
work in your mind, what trees you will plapi,
and how You will plant them. One word oil
advice. Whatever kind or species Of tree, lei
this be the rule.
Let the tree be thrifty, healthy, well-shap ..
ed one. We like the doctrine expressed in the
statement given by +. F. Gum. Of Montague
Mass, 10 the committee OF the Franklin Coun.
~ (AIass.) Society. A.a
In planting his orchard he says that stakes
were driven into the ground thirty by ihirty-two
feet, and holes dug three feet 10 diameter, and
eighteen inches deep before tree was set
The roots were Immersed in water for few
minutes, and then fine loan thrown on them
about half a bnshel Of compost was used L
each tree, taking care not to let il touch the
roots. Afier the tree was set. old hay ant
straw were put around The body for a couple o.
feet, and top of this small stones This mulch
ing he thinks should never be omitted. He al.
so advises to nerer set poor, unshapenly tree
lhrow il away, give, ii away, do Anything viii
it, but don't set it in the orchard - Maine Far
mr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31
TURNING OUT srocK EARLY.

Most farmers greatly ijure their pastures by
turning their stock out upon them too early
They ought to wait ill the ground has become
so firm and compact that the cattle will not
peach il; and the grass should be sufficiently
high to give lhom a good bite, without being
obliged to gnaw down TO the roots. Woodland
pastures are the only exception 10 this rule =
On these it is no matter how carly stock is turn
ed, The grass here is not SO valuable as on
open lands, and the leaves still upon the ground
Of the previous years forest growth, are gen
orally sufficient TO prevent lis being poached
besides ii is necessary TO turn out early on such
pastures, in order to give The stock the benefit
of the browse. ef8sr 1tsa lrL
When the early grass is eaten on 100 soon,
it leaves the roots exposed to spring frosis aud
IL dry weather follows, the pasture will scarce
ly recover all summer. But let The grass &c,
a good thick start, and then if not oyer-stocked
it will keep growing till late in autumn unless
il happens to be particularly dry.
Sufficient attention is not paid TO our pastures,
They ought to be narrowed every spring with
a fine sharp-tooth harrow, all the manure drop
pings beat fne, grass seed sown over all bare OF
thin spots Aner this a heavy roller may adj
valageously follow.
Spread salt over weedy r.bushy places, af4
ter cutting them OF, and the stock aer this will
gnaw the heritage so close as to prevent the
future growth Of theweeds, &c. The follow
ing year such spots should be we'll harrow
ed and grass seed sown ihekly over them. Il
would be well to keep tbs stock ol'of them IN
ill the grass has well set, when they may be
turned on again.
Good pastures nay as laago an interest as
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31

How TO Cook CAnBAef.-We give the foi.
lowing mode which may suit some Of our read
ers, for trial Haiti makes the presence Of vim
egar agreeable but It's disnse might render il
as undesirable as il would be on asparagus or
caulinower
This vegetable abounds more in musclc-for-
ming material (hbrine) than in any other, and
il is, in my view. one Of the most palaiable
dishes when properly cooked, that can be served
up The usual mode Of cooking cabbage as a
boiled dish, with other vegetables and fat meat,
and served up saturated with grease and flavor
ed with tarnips, beets and carrots, is not only
uuwholesome but very unpalaIable to some peo-
pie But many bring themselves to think they
like il by adding litile vinegar, (Which rend-
ers it still more unhealthy as they do tobacco
and many other disag thincs to an unper-
verisd taste This is one cause Of so much
prejudice existing among the majority Of people
against what |, usally denominaied boiled
dish. ....,.
The manner Of cooking the vegetable in ques-
ton, which | would strongly recommended, is
the same as is recommended BY DR. Trail, in one
Of his works Of bydropalhy, and is simply this
Boil entirely by itself 10 pure water until
cooked perfectly son, then serve up. When
eaten, add butter and salt to your liking. No
other seasoning whatever should be used. as
pepper and vinegar in most cases tend to weak
en- the stomach, and corrode The enamel Of the
teeth. This vegetable cooked in this way,
stands unriyalled as an article Of human food,
and is at once pleasant, nutritious and agreeable
and perfectly agrees with The most sensitive
stomach or most inveierale invalid. would
strongly urge it upon your readers TO try i, be-
lieving since potatoes are so scarce and dear,
that if cooked in this way universally, it will
soon become a leading article of human food.
Country Genflnea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31

WAR Is THE Bgsr VARIETY or CAMDEN
PRAi-now DER SHOULD rnrY ne PLANTED
The questions hure asked, arc OF considerable
importance at this time. The writer made ex-
periments, some twenty years since, towards
tho solution Of the question, but unfortunately
has mislaid his notes Of the result. His memory
however, is this, that "Early Kent" "Prince
Albert and "Hill's Early came TO bearing
at the same time "Prince Albert" aud "Eariy
Kent" had the lagost pods, and are therefore
most desirable for market purpoaes Inc 'iiilfs
Early'' is most productive. early Washing
tom proved fcw days earlier productive, but
pods small. "Cedo-Mulli,' If true, is very
early and very productive. have mover had
them true but once "Fairbeard's Surprised
and "Esscx Champion" are now quite new
and so of many others-catalogues now enumer-
aiing some sixty different Sorts "Blue lmpcr-
ial" comes later than those named above, and
is very productive, and very sweet Pea. The
"Tall Marowia;s," for richness continues TO
hold their good reputation, although champion
Of England" proves bold competitor, and a
most productive Pea, with large, full pods, and
when cooked, no, excelled in richness.
About the depth which Peas should be plant
ed upon this point, experiments have shown
that at one foot deep, the time of coming up
varies, from those sown three inches deep, only
forty.eigh, hours, while the producing season is
continued two weeks longer, owing to the fact,
that the roots are kept eool--a necessary con-
sequence to successful Pea growing
Planted at one foot deep, they do not require
earihing mp, as is the case with those planted
in the ordinary manner Thus considerable
amount Of labor is saved In very heavy soils,
and those naturally Inclined TO Ne wet, eight
inches deep may, perhaps, be most advisable,
as the soil where the experiments were made,
was clay loan, but well drained
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31

| A lady correspondent sends the following
new receipts which we lay before our readers.
SeoTcH CAKE.-Rnb "a pound of butter in
10 pound OF -four, / pound of sugar, a large
Tablespoonful Of cinnamon Mix into a dough
with three we'll beaten eggs. Roll il out and
cut into round cakes, and bake them in quick
oven.
CRuLLEEs.-Halfpound of butter, pound
sugar, eight eggs, half iea-cup Of milk, one
iea-sPocnf6l saleratus dissolved in milk. -four
sufficient TO roll them OUT one tea-spoonful' d
powdered NUTMEG and mace mixed. eut them,
and fry in lard VI al-7l3QH Z
hGiNsER BRnAp.---Three pounds flour, one
pound butter, three quarters pound sugar, one
eighth ginger, one quart moasses. (sugar-house
is the best,) one tablespoonful cinnamon, one
do. cloves.
lspias FLAPPERs,-one pint Indian meal, a
handful of -four, one iea-sPoontnl Of salt beat
four eggs light, and stir thom Into a quart Of
milk IN turn with the meal, bake as soon as mix
cd, in hot grdde. dl9 ~ .na
SEED Cause.-The pound butter, two pounds
flour, one pound sugar, one nutmeg, one table
spoonful cinnamon, four large tablespoonful
caraway seed, a wine-glass rosewaier. Mix
tho whole with sufficient culd-waier to mix The
dough, roll out and cut into round cakes, and
bake in quick oven. AtlI p aa11u
A generous mind does not feel as belonging
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31
POETRY.
TIIn CALIFORNIA wIpow.

Ballad.
tFfom The Boston Journal
HfI ~ were pun ished
For every pm shed. HriNHcs
! should moi have a ppnny shed ...f ....
In Which 10 hide my po'i shed h,s,ad,, 80.
a widow bold was Detsey Brown,
That chancedTom Young 10 know, sir
She was in flesh TILE gross,
And he q ihie grocer.
Now Betsey rather f,ucied Tom,
And Tom was wont to utter,
While selling "hrkin" and fresh lump"
lie d have no other-5ut her
So they were wed --onc ercaing twas,
Her mourning laid aside,
She at the altar altered stood,
Haunting, dashing bride. I|i1IF
And Tom spoke out the marriage VOW,
That all his freedom fettered,
And thought now he had IRON his Bet
Ills lot in life he d betieFeL
Mistaken Young-ior, as a wife,
Had he some young Miss taken,
Instead Of this bold widowed one,
lie had not been forsakcn
Awhile they happy lived, although
She had q teasing icdg
OF getting what poor Tom had carmel
in ireighing teas all day
Which scarce in purse, than straight was spent
u hef Psf,S@ 90 arpafe',
THOUGH he such waste could benr-iU
1t Glanced howe.er' one stormy night
s,, me ram raln was ue'eely goptipg,
Ills spouse in arn-ctair snoring.
INC aoor-peh rang-7' ihgnt soJoRh
ny. 10 Nonuer; mace one Fgn
As though struck by bullet.
...-,..
i"s uooi VIZ M NY nius
NJ, Hpls '. ~ ueiure w ~ sym
10 DROP in such night
,,r,
u.sEose INC :, s.tnngs,, inl' y ou We Ned
80 n'o"t 1 NV! ", .,'. n',l',
To make myself apparent
~. .,.,., p.,...
na,';.s IN ~ ~, =. y o..,ios.' ''''
s,a y" u.s., III, ~, sL"isi.a, .,1 -
Il was real aud no feinL
a.
~ r.. ~, W.. 80 - ~ = N'1'
a.. nv L. WI. "',, ~. ,'V
At last they brought Ter 10. ,,..
an H.. a.. -. .,,.t.....,u
81 yyn ~, " AZ, iis'; gu ' III Nc YOU
r, s, -, 80 ~ ""PP'"s'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31
THE GREAT SPRING AND SUMNER

Il he WHEAT SfhlNG AND SUMMER
MEDICINE. DR. LANGLEY's ROOT AND
HERE HlfrERS. Composed OF sarsaparilia Mid
Cherry. yellow Dock. Pnrkly Ash ThoronghwoTt.
Rhubafb, Msndrake, nandclon. aud oilers, eompris.
Ing the besi roots. herbs and harks 10 the world
The effect Of this medicine Is mos wonderful II
acts directly upon the Bow els aud blood by renewing
all distractions from the Internal Organs stimulating
them 10 healthy action fcnoyatng the foaatans Of lie
and vigol, purifying lbe Blood, cleansing from all
humors, aud causing i To course anew through every
part Of the body. Tiny cure and eradicate from The
system, Liver Comprehensive main wheel Of 50 many
diseases, Jaundce IN is worst forms, oil Billions Dis
eases and Foul Stomach, Dyspepsia, Costveness,
Humors Of bs Blood and skin, lndgssiien, esdache,
Dzzpess, Piles, Heartburn, Weakness, pain 10 the
Side and Bowels Fiaueney Loss Of Appetite add al
kindred complaints, raused By dsordered stomach
bad blood, 10 which al are more or less subject in
Spring aud Summer. Coughs and Colds arc also hy
is use broken up and cured ut once,
Oiife, 80 uniop street. Sold hY all medicine deal
everywhere. at quly % cls or a pint and 81 IL
cis, for qnan boiile.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-31
BOSTON CARDS.
E. CARPENTER,

NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICAL
Miscellaneous Books,
FAEoY AnTIcLEs, ISKs. Pms, PAPER, ESvEo,,,
&C.. &c.
SUBSCRIPTIONS received for the prinei,,l
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Books and Music 0bfained 10 order 90 shon motto, \,
posiie The American House, Branlebofo.
Newspapers
Ncw-Yofk Times, New-Yofk Tribune.
New.York Heraid, Boston Jonmai
Springfield Repohicsh Baiou's Pictorial
and MI lie principal woeklics Of New-York and 81,
England for sale by lhe year, month single numb,i
Magazines
Palnam's Monthly. Harper's Magazine,
Kniekefbockef. ilunl's Mesehaui's Magazine.
Graham's. Godey's, feirrson's and Ballous Do.
on hand ns issued by The Publishers. Any OIL
lion ofirfcd short notice. Thnse suisef6r fof an,
Of the above undersigned VIII receive their Mags
zines. u ia this village, free Of postage.
New Books
Ida May; Huh Hall, Ny Fanny Fern;
The Newsbov;
Fashion aud Famine bv Mrs stephens;
Martin Meuivale, His X Marx &c, &c.
Toys -. TOysI!
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soHmen, Of Toy. soiable for the amusement Or chi.
dfen Of all agef. .I. a...
Miscellaneous: u
Thl 9lder-igDed keeps consiaHily on hand spd isf
sale al sors Of Stationery, including
Mfng, Bill Note aud Blnfng Paper;
Envelopes, Pens, Pencils. Memorandum,
lnk, Waters Nc. Also:
Diaries for 1855. Port Monies.
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