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CONFECTIONERY!

FkNOS- PDTENTINI WOULD RESPECT
= fully int' IN the citizens Of Washington that
he las purchased the well known Confectionery
establishment OF John Miller, which he will carry
on with increased facilities fOr minstering TO the
tastes Of those who may favor him with their pa
toaage.
III will manufacture and keep on hand large
assortment Of fancy and ornamental CONFEC
TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES,
yELLiES, CHARLOTTE Russo, BLANC
NANCE, ard every other delicacy used at
BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES.
w hen desired, he will attend these or other
Festive occasions, and furnish tables with every
oelcacy and luxury, served in the most fashion
abe style, with punctuality and attention.
He has Just received large assortment Of for
eign BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS,
PRUNES, sc I'm fancy boxes and ornamental
cartons. Also, ornamental FIGURES, PIRA-
MlDS, and other decorations for the table al Din
nrr and Supper Parties.
THOMAS POTEETINI,
No 279 Pennsylvania avenue
between lOth and llth streets, south side
dec IL
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GRAND MILITARY BALL
OF THE
GE RIM A NJ Y A GER &

'FNHE COMPANY MOST RESPECTFULLY
D. announce TO their friends and the public that
they will give their + fifth Annual Ball on TUES
DAY, January list, at CARUsI's SALOON.
No exertions will be spared that may contribute
to the enjoyment and pleasure Of those who may
honor them with their presence.
Obliging and experienced floor managers have
been selected, whose every exertion will be to give
satisfaction in regard to the floor
Supper viii be furnished by an experienced ca
terer.
CONNECTIONS, Ice Cream, Fruit, &c, will be
provided by one of our citys most skillful confec-
ucners.
Prof L. F. Weber's Band has been engaged for
the occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CTS; !;
admitting gentleman and ladies'
NO hats OF caps will be allowed in the Room
except those worn by the Military
Committee Of Arrangements
Lt Nelizey, John Angermann,
ORD sgt H RuppeI. 'H' dec a-d
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COFFIN YAREROOM, &c.

4 WILLIAM PLANT Il CO., UNDERTk-
Is sKERS-residencei il8 Seventh
street, between and Ii streets. -
lGtenneats procured In any ground
o. IeemeteTy. CoHns, Caps, ShDuds, Carriages,
Bearse, and every article for internents OF
lie best quality furnished at short notice, on the
pos, reasonable terms, and at all hours OF the
light. Having the exclusive night OF CTump's
'atent Corpse PreSc.Ter, we guarantee 70 keep the
lead for any lepgth Of tine. iY lily
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MADAME X. respectfully informs the
1vl public In general that she Will give informa
lion In all the Affairs relating to Life, Health,
wealth, Marriages, Love, Journeys, Law Suits,
Dimculties In Business, Absent friends, Sickness
and Death, and In respect to all other subjects
She Is, also, able to tell the ages OF persons by
reading numbers. All those who wish to consult
Madame X. will please call soon, as she will re-
main In the city but short time. She can he
consulted at all hours OF the day and evening
Her name is on the door--at No 2S5 18th street
corner OF Il, on the left hand side Gentlemen 50
cents and ladies 25 dec 27-2w
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wEBER's IKE ELsiOR BRASS AND
STRING BAND.

M W l. r. X RESPECTFULLY IN
w Inform his patrons and the public that he
i now prepared with BAND OF TALENTED
MUSICIAN 10 accommodate them with a
brass string or reed hand, as the occasion may
require. MUSIC for Balls, Parties, Parades,
Serenades, sc, furnished from one to any num-
ber 81 the shortest possible notice. by applying TO
l.. WEBER, Leader four doors east Of General
HsndersOn's, Navy Yard.
Orders can be left at the d" Music Depot" In the
Star Buildings nov 6-tf
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NR. WILLIAM PALMER,

PROFESSOR OF SINGING, FLUTE, Sc.,
WELDING TO THE SOLICITATION OF
Il several Of his friends, purposes forming class
es for VOCAL INSTRUCTION. both for young
persons and adults, and which classes will be
suitably divided according TO the ages and sexes
OF the members.
Terms, Ave dollars per quarter OF 20 lessons.
Those who are desir0us OF availing themselves
of the facilities thus afforded for leaning Vocal
Music, are requested TO make early application to
Mr.. WM. PALMER, al his residence, No. 233
r street, corner 4th oc 10
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GIFT BOOKSTORE.

A GENERAL SELECTION STANDARD
IA Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS
AND STATIONERY for sale at HAgAEA
HlLBUS'S MUSIC DEPOT, cor @ssz&H
ner OF Pa avenue and Ilth street S2<sxs2EV
GREAT IND UCEMENT
EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT
Each article Is sold at the usual Tt .al price and
for every dollars purchase a sealed envelope Is
drawn by the buyer, containing t. e name OF some
gift, which is presented on the spot. Among the
Gifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy
and Toilet Articles, &c.
HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT,
dec Str Corner Pa av. and llth ST.
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nj A Il II A q L UIDE.
DIR. YoUHG's POCKET EsCULAPIUs

Or, Every Gne his own Physician:
PEING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE,
- Medically and Philosophically considered as
MANHOOD'S EARLY DECLINE, with di-
rections for its perfect cure Being Confidential
silent Friend and Private Adviser followed by
Observations on the Treatm mt of Venefeal Dis
eases, GonorrhGa, elect, Structures, &c Illustra-
ted with Cases, Plates, and Diagrams, from DR..
suited without exposure and with assured conf
dence Of success.
Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX
ADAMsON, Oh Seventh street, opposite the Post
ONCE. dec 2i-3m*
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HRENOLOGY.

MADAME FRICE'S Q.ATE OF BALTI-
lVl more) compliments to the Ladies and Gen.
tlemen in this city, would inform them that she
has opened her studio at No. 5l7 | street, near
Sixth, where she is prepared to furnish Phreno-
logical Charts on the shortest notice. This Is no
humbug, but the result OF years OF scientific re-
search and experience. Terms moderate A call
Is solicited from those desiring TO know them
selves dec Il-'r TbS Sim
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RIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS, IN RICH
~ Velvet, Turkey Morocco, and plain binding
ChildrenS' Books, the most extensive asSOrt-
mant TO be found In the District
Miss Bunhley's Escaped Novice, price 81
Harper's Magazine for anuary
Also, large assortment of ivory and pearl
handle PENKNIVES, PISTOLS OF all kinds.
For sale by L.. X LUNDY.
dec 2l-tr No. l2S Bridge st Georoetown.
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MEDICAL CARD.

DOCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REG
~ ular Practitioner OF Homeopathy, Office 2jl
corner T and Fourteenth streets. Consultations
from 10 a. IN. TO 3 p m.
Doctor StaniSlas HerniSZ, having returned from
Europe with improved health, viii attend to the
practice Of his profession.
lie DOcteuF parle Francais.
Der Doctor Spricht DeUtsch.
dec Inns
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THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES

MR.. w. HEN Try PALMER,
NTlLL meet at the Academy Of Music, corner
w OF 9th and ID streets, on and after MON
DAY Oct. sth, 1855. The pupils are requested
to be In attendance on the days and hours speci-
fed in the notices addressed to them.
oct4 W.HENRY PALMER, Director
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GOOD THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS

MJE ARE THIS DAY RECEIVING a fresh
w and ftlll supply Of NEW FRUIT, &c, con
sisting OF Currants, Citron, Cranberries, Raisins
in whole, half, and quarter boxes SeedleSs Raj
sins, in mats and drums; Sultana Raisins finest
quality; new Eleme Figs, In large and small
drums, Prunes, in glass jars and fancy boxes !;
bordeaux and Princess paper she'll Almonds,
Guava Jelly, Brandy Peaches, Hermetically-
sealed Green Corn, Tomatoes, Peas and Pie Fruft,
with large and varied assortment OF Pickles,
Preserves and Jellles.
Y. NJ. u. KING,
26j Vermont ave corner 18th and streets
dec aO--tf
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WATCHES AND JEWET,RY.

lust RECEIVED-A SELECTION OF
- LONDON AND GENEVA WATCHES.
RICH JEWELRY, and a few pieces of fine
SILVER WARE, for sale 1T New York prices
CHAUNCEY WARRINER,
MATCHMAKER and Jewaler, No. $40 Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, with T. GALLIGAN d co dealers
In fine FANCY GOODS, PLATED WARE,
PERFTMERY, CUTLERY, &c, &c, umdsr
BTOtonS, Hotel, sign Of the Golden Watch, Wash
ingtOn, ID. C.. dec 2i-2wx
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TYLER's COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM
8kAEEC

4 : A REMEDY FOR COUGHS. COLDS,
IN uOARSENESS, ASTHMA, WHOOPING
COUCH, GROUP, &c, possesses the greatest ad-
v2la9es with the least objections Of any other in
use, having been extensively Used the last twenty
years with unparalleled success, not trumpeted to
the world as u specific or cure all, but recon-
nendcd as valuable and scientific auxiliary IN
PULMONARY CASES, ready at hand, and one that
has been generally found to afford relief where
most others have been tried without material ben
eat. As such II is recognized by numbers of our
leading physicians, who know its composition,
and have been eye witnesses Of It's superior efi-
cacy, as well as by thousands OF most res pee
table citizens, who all endorse its claim to being
safe, palatahle, economical and eticacious. Price
% cents, or three bottles in one so cents.
Wholesale Agents, PATTERSON. Il MARIN
and SrOTF & CO, Penna. avenue; PEEL Il
STEVENS, Alexandria; ClSSEI., Georgetown
Retailed by Druggists generally.
Also, TfLER'S GUM ARABIC COUGH
g N ID Y DROPS, the same composition in
loZenge form, l2K cents Z box. nov 10
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W. HENRY PALMER'S PLANO FORTE
CLASSES.

AN EVENING CLASS FOR LADIES AND
N Gentlemen IL now Orming az the Academy
Of Music. Application tn he made 10 Mr.. w.
HENRY PALMER, 9i3 L strAAs nr ~ the Acark
emy Of Music. corner Gf ID and 9th streels. oc Is
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ETOn board the Cunard steamers the
Church service is read every Sunday morning
The muster roll of the crew is called over and
they attend to service. A gentlemen one day
said 10 one of the sailors:
Are you obliged to attend public wor-
!" Not exactly obliged, sir,' replied Jack,
put we should lose our grog if we didn't"
txf1 Horacs Mann has proved that through
out all England more than half of the adult
population cannot ICrIts tketY osc2s names.
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&. Z. HOGyER,S

Ss T. hUUF Eh'S
Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment,
iron Hal, Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th sts
HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES,
n MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cloth, -skn
Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed A4I
EATERS. Also, thick and thin Gaiters;y "
bronze, Black, and Colored, at Sl25, e@e.
worth 80 Ladies Alpine Button CATERS, So So;
French White Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS, Cen
tlemen's French Patent Leather BOOTS and
SHOES, Of all descriptions; Gentlemen's De-
tached GAlTERS, all colors Boys and Youths
My stock OF F all and Winter Wear, recently Sc
lected Igom the moSttelebrated manufacturers, ia
very superior.
promises to Offer unusual Inducements, and re-
srectfully solicit yon patronage and influence.
dec Al q p HOOVEU
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AkNY,s CUNFECTIONERy

No. 81, BRIDGE STREET, GRoRGETowv
ETOW Is THE TINE AND THIS IL THE
place, to engage your Christmas and New
Years CAKES, such "a those, for which we
were awarded SILVER MEDAL blythe Metropoli-
tan Mechanics irstitute last winter. An elegant
lot now on hand; also, splendid assortment Of
BON BONS, CUPlDS, and FANCY GOODS
We are at all tim s prepared to execute orders
for all kinds Of Entertainments, at the shortest
notice, and on the most reasonable terms, in any
part OF the District
Georgetown, ID. e., Dec I7-2w
lint, Union H Oruan
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FREsCO & ORSAMENTAL PAINTING,

'ENiE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY in
- forms the citizens OF Washington that he IL
prepared to do FRESCO ORNAMENTAL and
HOUSE and SIGN PAINTING in the best man
ner and at short notice
he also paints BANNERS OF every description
odd fellows' Aprons, &c, in the best style
FURNITURE Of all kinds vanished TO ordey
JOHN T.. PETERS,
No. a37 Tenth ST., between and IL.
dec Inns
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HATSI-HATS ,

NEW YORK WINTER STYLES OF a
" Beebe, Lsary, 6enin, with other fash 4 y
ionable Genuemen's Dress HATS, full -
and complete assortment at
LANES Hat, Cap
And Gent's Fun. Store, 4a Pa. avenue.
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EH"This is really the smallest horse ever
saw" said a countryman, on viewing a Shet-
land pony. Indade now, replied his Irish
two Of him.
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BEAUTIFUL FTGURE.-TWo painters were EN-
ployed to frescOe the walls of a magnificent
cathedral; both stood on Il rude scaffold, con.
Structed for the purpose some forty feet from
The foor. One of them was so intent upon his
work that he became wholly absorbed in ad-
mlratlon, and stood off from the picture. GAZING
att with intense delight. Forgetting wbere
he was, he moved backwards SLOWLY. survey
ing critically the work of his pencil, until he
had neared the very edge of the plank upon
which he stood
AT this critical mOme1t his companion Turned
suddenly, and, almost frozen with horror. be-
held his imminent peril; another instant and
the enthusiast would be precipitated upon the
pavement beneath; if he spoke to him il was
certain death-if he held his peace II was
equally sure. Suddenly he regained his pres
ence of mind and seizing wet brush, he dung
1t against the wall, splattcring the beautiful
picture with unsightly blotchcs of coIorino
Inc painter dew forward, and turning ungh
ms TREND with fierce imprecations, but, startled
al ms CHASTITY face, he listened to the recital
OF his danger, locked shudderingly over the
dread space below, and with tears of gratitu n
blessed the hand that saved him.
30, SAID a preacher, we sometimes get ab-
soroed In lookingupon the pictures of the world.
and In contemplating them, step backwards,
3nconeious of our peril, when the Almighty
daShes out the images and we spring forward
10 Lament their deStructiOn-into the out
stretched arms Of mercy, and are saved.
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LADIES

MAY BE SERVED (BY LADIES) WITH
NA every variety Of Cosmetic and rtic les accom-
pdnying the toilet, al THE LAKES
dec at
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piANOS FOR SALE OR RRENT.-New and
manufactures, at moderate and conye FTTTI
nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken
IN exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No
4So Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue
sep S-5meoS ru&Ih~
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COSFECTEDNsCRV

E'OR THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WISH.
ing CONFECTIONERY for the approach
Ing holidays, should send In their orders imme-
diately, In order not to be disappointed
THOS. POTENTINI,
Successor to John Miller.
No. 27g Pa. avenue, 3 doors west OF 10Th St
dec law
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FANCY STATIONERY,
a ND PAPlER MACHE PORTFO LIOS,
IA BLOfrERs, Sc, AZ THk LAKES, 5O4 Pa.
svenus. dec
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CHAUSCY wARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
80. $40 Penn. avenue,
(UNDER BROWNS HOTEL,)
WASHINGTON, D. C.
nov 23-tJani

q. GATHERS
CELEBRATED DCARRAGEENC CHOCOLATE
PROVED BY THE MEDICAL FAC
N ultY as an useful beverage and diet in many
diseases II has been tried, and is recommended
by the most eminent physicians.
The peculiar blandness OF this combination and
is facility Of digestion renders IL an invaluable az
ticle Of diet fo- the invalid with enfeebed stom-
ach. G.. GAUTIER,
dec ls-eO6t 252 PENNSYLVANIA ayenue
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PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE
THE
PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF MARRIAGE,
By
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81 Louisiana avenue, bet 9th and 7th sts.
dec 17-eo6t ~ - S'''
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
From Putnam's Monthly for September.
Sunk en- Treasures.
n1 MlII1AM crl1rN nnrAN,


When the Uneaay waves of life subside
And the soothed ocean sleeps ia glassy rest
see, submerged beyond or time tide
Ih3 treasures gathered in it's greedy breast.
There still they shine through the translucent past
Far down upon that forever quiet floor;
No fierce uphenyai Of the deep shall cast
Them back-no wave shall wash them 70 the shore.
/ see them cleaning beautiful rs when
Erewhilc they foated conveys Of my fate;
Toe barks Of lovely women, noble men,
Full sailed with hope and stored with love owp
freight
The 'unken ventures n BOY heart a. vol
look MP q me a perfect AZ dawn
Nj golden paiac" heayes b. meath the swell
10 meet ny louoh, and is again withdrawn.
There sleep The earthly triumphs, cbeaply won
Ihai led ambition 10 his utmost verge
AMI still ms visions, like 0 drowning sun
send np reeedins splendors through the surge
There wait the reeogniiiou., the quick ties.
Whence the heart knows It's KIN wherever east
Aud there the parbngs, WHOM the wlstfuI eyes
tar.ss each other, a they look their last.
There lie the summer eyes. delicious eyes,
Inc soft gfe n valley. drcnched With ght divine.
lhe lisPng murmurs Of The chestnut leaves,
Ihe hand that lay, the eyes that inohed in mine
There lives the hour II fear and rapture yet,
The perilled climax u the passionate years:
There -till the runs Of wan December wet
max q mound cannot see for tears
Their ara they all thcy j. MOI fade or waste.
Topped ~ Che arms If The enbalming brine
aore far than when their bang mine mbraced-
81 noble aspect beauty NOR. divine.
| rec them ali bu' stretch Their hands IN ain
No deep sea piummel reaches where th9y rest
No cunning DIVER shalt descend the man
And bring single jewel frolu It's breast
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

EDITORS II PARLIAMENT. - The Press in
England certainly cannot complain that it is
not fairly represented in high places. The
London AthenGnnm saws: '.There are more
proprietors Of public journals in the present.
House Of Commons than at any previous pc
Rod Among leading dcbaters in that House
are to be found some of the most powerful
writer's of the day. The Chanccllors Of the
Exchequer are men who have occupied equal
~ distinguished positions in literature, and
Lord IieutenantS Of Ireland are elegant es-
sayists. pleasant yersiters, and accomplished
authors Of diaries. In fact, the distinction
and antagonlsm between the worlds Of poll
ties and literature seems fast dying out to
the advantage of both. we would fam be-
leyc While the one becomes more enight
cned, II is to be hoped that the other will
gain in robustness md healihners Of tone. .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25

New 1oRK, Sept. 2l.-The case of the
Tempe rance Alliance against Coleman and
Stctson Of the Astor House was up this A. NJ.
III the Court Of Sessions. and after tho e1-
animation Of witnesses, the decision was re :
Nersed.
Scharfenberger, convicted Of the murder
OF ms bethrothed. tins morning was scntenc-
Ell 10 he hung on the 18th of November.
Md'lle Rachel has Welded to the wishes Of
the public and reduced the prices of admis-
sion TO her performances. In making the
announcement VI. Felix states. that the aver
age Of her receipts exceed thus far what he
thought 70 count upon, and that therefore he
makes the reduction.
The steamer Wave, Wing in the North
Kyer, was nearly DESTROYED by fire this a. NJ.
Loss estimated ut SO 200 to 5000
PHnApfLruA, Sept. 2l.-The philadel-
pima Bulletin Of this afternoon states that
during the recent trial Of the Whcelor slave
case an attempt was made To bride the jury.
The matter has been brought before Judge
Nelly. who has directed an investigation t.
be made
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-25
>. ". JOHNSTON.

= Third stroets g.
safri"s on the business If Undertaking in All IT.
branches. He ha~ recently made extensive additions
g his stock and perfected his arrangements in every
department.
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES
iihpefNlous % MIR and ndestruetibe, highly orna-
mented and invaluable FOR the preservation az Inc
dead NJ well a. collins u every style and finish fur.
ni-hed to order.
Hearses and carriages furnished and the entire ar
engagements Of the funeral attended 10 when required
keokuk. April H. 1853 ~
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GRIND Concert ny the
Riley Family.

4 LIts MAINE SISTERS. Consisting Of the
: following Artsts.
Madame Riey. The New England vocalist
Mir Matte Riley, prima Donna t.soluta Gui.
tarist
Niss AMANDA Riley, First >opran and Nioliucelst;
Master Charlie riley. FaTofite Vocalist.
Miss Fanny Riley tbtri -eu wear, # e, the most
remarkable female Nioini-t ia the L States.
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choicest gems At t'nccri liaIl. on "Wednesday
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