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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
BUY Me ANDp I'LL DO Y0D cnon,
NOW 10 the time to use the great Spring and summer
Medicine.
DIR. LANGLEK'S ROOT AND HERR

- Il II 10 II -
composed Of SarsoparHiq, Wiid CherrU, YeHov
DoGk, Pyickiy Ash, 7horo,tghworf, Riu6arb, Man
arate, Dahdetion, &c.,-aH Of Which are SO Fam
erddicGtng disease ""'"'' W
The effect Of this medicine is most wonde, fu-, acts
uirecty upon the bowels and blood by removing Aft on
sIuoons nom the Internal organs stimulating them in
20 healthy action, ren'vane the fountains Of life and
ssp, purifying the blood cleansing II from all humors
causing h TO course anew through every part Of the
Iody They cure and eradicate from the svatem liver
Vompant-that main wheel OF 80 many diseases Jaun.
sioe n ltS worst forms all Bilious diseases and Foul
eVomach dyspepsia, Costiyenese, Humos Of the Blood
ssn Indigestion, headache, Dizziness, Piles, Heart
purn WEAKNESS Pain IN the side and Bowels, Flatuency
LOSS Of Appetite and all kinircd complaints caused BY
torpid or diseased Liver, dlsordered stomach or bad
eummer. - ~
II taken in large Doses Fever and Apue may be brok
ca up and cured al This has become a standad
medicine, and 10 decidedly the best the world ever aa
Price only ESQ for the pint, and sac for The quar-
bottle. f~1'
Sold BY all medicine dealers everywhere. Order
Should be addressed to j. 0. LANGLEY, ii Marsha
street, Boston, Mass.
Sold by all the Druggists in Worcester.
mohi d&w0m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

LYNCH LAW IN MARYLAND.--1he Charleston
SMd'l Neios states that ON the night of the
200 instant party OF some thirty persons
decoyed Mr; James l.. Bowers from his hous
ana taxing MN 70 the woods, administered a
coat o. TAR ana feathers, after which they ex.
acted promise that he would leave the State
within twenty.four hours. The ineentive ~
1hls outrage was a suspicion that Mr.. Bowers
was in the habit Of aiding slaves 10 esca,,a
He was arrested on this charge several vsars
ago, but the evidence was not suaicien, 90
convict him of the offense. On the ss,ne
night the same party seized a negro woman
named Tillson, who has a large lnfnsion ~
white blood in her veins, and bestowed unon
the upper portion of her person a similar an.
plication OF tar and feathers Like Mr.. Bow.
ers, she was suspected Of helping of slaves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

THB CRoPs.--Since the advent of the present
clear, warm weather, the prospect for good crops
all over the country have greatly improved, and
but very little croaking is now heard. At the
South the harvest is now fully under way in
many places. In most Of the States the wheat
crop is an excellent one. In Kentucky, the oat
crop Is failure, and the wheat crop short Of an
average. Corn locks WELL The Virginia tobac-
co crop will be large. The accounts relative to
the cotton crop are contradictory The Savan.
nah Republican Of Friday says the prospects are
generally unfaxorable. On the other hand the
Charleston Courier Of Saturday remarks that .'alI
our adsices from our own and neighboring States,
give assurances of large cotton crop for the
present season. 1ase ~ Ha
In Illinois the wheat is already harvested In the
South part Of the State, and is very good. In
other sections Of the State il is rapidly coming on,
in fine style. Very little complaint has been
made Of rust or worms. Corn will be almost a
complete iailuse on the low lands Oh account Of
the recent foods. On the high lands some sec.
tons will make at least an average crop. Grass
is excellent, and oats very fair in some places in
others very poor.
The Ohio Statesnsan prints accounts from all
parts OF that State a7d the prairie States, which
show that the crops are in fine condition, and
promise to be plentiful. The wheat especially
looks splendid.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

AN INTERESTING LEGAL MovRMENT.-We
understand that the Hon. Otis p. Lord of
Salem intends TO move, on the LIST Of july,
the day fixed when the new act relating TO
Courts Of Probate and Insolvency shall take
effect, an injunction restraining the newly
appointed Judges Of the consolidated Courts
from entering upon their functions. The
object is to test the question of The conslitu-
tionality Of the act, and the power Of the
Legislature to change the Jurisdiction and
organization Of the Courts. We believe that
the Supreme Court has already given an
opinion on the mstter, though not upon any
case presented formally, sustaining the con-
stitutionality OF the act.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

VALUABLE PIcToRIALs.-Haype Weekly for
July is received at s. Thompson & Co.'s 1t
contains fac smile of the original autograph
copy of the Declaration Of Independence, in
Thomas Jeferson's handwriting, together with
vEious scenic representations of matters and
things connected with the Revolutionary times,
&c. mas gnF
Thompson & Co. have left few more of Frank
LesIdes Illustrated Newspaper for June IL, con-
tanning splendid engraving of the new Hall of
Representatives at Washington.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

DANCERS OF From Paris
comes the following story:
"Mademoiselle X, young heiress Of Ly-
ons, who is still in convent, was lately
aiiianced by her parents to gentleman she
had never seen. Familiar only with the
handwriting Of her lover, she received, one
day; nicely sealed package, containing an
ardent love letter and daguerreotype like
ness. Reading first the epste, with which
she was charmed, she unsealed the well en-.
veloped accompaniment; and, what was her
horror ATTENDING only the likeness of win
killed. old man
Believing herself to be the victim of a vile
bargain, like too many Of her sex, in France
she concealed her agony for some DAYS, till on
visit to Der parents, she at last opened her
heart to them. She showed them the portrnit
which they Immediately recognized as a
venerable uncle Of the young gentleman, II
was at once explained. The amorous nenbew
had enclosed the wrong likeness in his lettor
But by this very possible blunder the do.
spairing young lady had been very nearly
driven to suicide.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
Ear.haunl,e Ia Conneclicut.

Ne1o HaUen. June 3d. The shock of an
earthquake was observed in various parts of
this city at IL O. CLOCK last night. 1t was a
hight one, yet caused crockery to rattle, and
was distinctly felt by many persons who were
walking out. 1t was also observed in Wood
bridge, miles northwest of this city and
in Westville, miles distant, and in North
Haven, Z miles north. east, where second
but slight shock was felt. The direction OF
the vibration was from south to north. 1t
was also felt in Waterbury.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
Fire and DueI n New Orleuns.

Washington, June So.-Advices from New
Orleans state that destructive fire occurred
there yesterday.
The steamer Empress, Schooner Minnie
Schiller, and Spanish brig, were burned to
waters e1ge, and the ships Hannah Croker,
snd Fanny Fosdiek slightly injured.
Other dispatches state that duel was
fought yesterday between Mr.. Hanton of the
True Delta and Mr.. Gibbons of the Crescent,
in which the latter was shot, and fatally
wounded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

The HEAT has been terrible in New York,
Brooklyn, &C., for few days past, and the num-
Der Of deaths resulting thereirom very large. II
asts day and night. At o'clock on Tuesday
morning the thermometer stood at Sc, while in
the daytime It has been all the way from 90 to
100. Fifty horses on the Fifth Avenue Railway
were overcome BY heat on Monday, and three Of
them died during the night sa
Az Chicago, Oh the 22d, the mercury stood at
2 81 degrees. At Newark, N. X, on Sunday, the
Temperature at P. NJ. was 98 IL in the shade /;
a.nidnighs, IS. On Monday noon Il was 90. In
Washington, on Sunday, the mercury indicated
81 in the shade. AT Baltimore. on Monday, the
heat was 90 intense that nearly all outdoor BUSH
ness was suspended. At Philadelphia, on Mon
day, eight cases Of death from Sun-stroke we're
reported. O. asfH aEFWgw Mtnt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

INGENIOUS INTENTIONAL "postage- stamp
distributor has been invented by S. Durham
Of Wakefield, England. This instrument is
intended for the delivery Of postage or other
stamps, singly, topurchasers, so as to dispense
with The attendance of an official for this pur-
pose IN post offices. A penny being put into
The hole near the top unlocks the instrument,
and allows a handle to be used to such an ex-
tent as to protrude from between two rollers
a single stamp, which the purchaser tears off.
One stamp only can be had at time, and
half penny or smaller coin will be rejected.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

A petition was forwarded recently to the
Hon. I. H. Hicks. Governor of Maryland,
signed by II ministers of the NJ. Episcopal
Church, Black River Conference. asking for
the pardon and release of the Rev. Samuel
Green, a colored local preacher, who Is now
lying in the Penitentiary of that State, under
a sentence of ten years Imprisonment, for
hao'ng in his possession a copy Of Uncle Ton, s
COLLABORATION Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

The coming anniversary of our National indie
pendence will be celebrated in Fitohburg, on
Monday next, in addition to the usual salutes,
ringing Of bells, &C., by the parade of the 'An-
tique and Horrible Brigade" consisting (says rhe
Re0e'He,) of Saddle-Bag Dragons, West Fitch
burg Invineibles, Independent Honey Pinks, Old
City ChampagneIs, and Nauvoo Rangers" after
which will follow the representation Of various
scenes, &c.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

We understand that subscription is being
raised to have Fiskes Cornet Band play on Ham.
iton Square, near the wire factory. A consider
able amount has already been received fOr the
purpose.
Fishes Band played from the balcony Of the
Lincoln House again, last evening, some fine
pieces, which were exceedingly we'll executed as
the crowd attested. We trust they will frequent
ly favor us with music from the same quarter,
again. @H
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

MARBLE MONUMENTS, &o,--As seen by his
advertisement in another column, Mr.. T. Brady.
at IA Pleasant street, offers for sale an extensive
and choice variety OF marble monuments, chin
ney pieces, mantels, gravestones, &c., of the
most elegant material and finish. Go there, if
you want to see workmanship of the first quality,
in this line. u Bnf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

INHALATroN.-Dr. c. Howard Marshall, the
eminent catarrh, lung, blood, and heart physi-
clan, is again at the Bay State House, Worces-
ter, remaining until Saturday evening, July 8,
when he returns to his principal Office, st. Mich.
olas Hotel, New York.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
LOCAL NEWS

APPoINTNENTs,-Dr. j. NJ. Rice of this city
has been appointed, by the Governor and Coun-
Gil, coroner for this county
Alonzo Bancroft OF Baldwinville, Templeton,
and V. P. Parkhurst of Falesville, Templeton,
have been appointed, and Lewis Thsyer. Esq, of
this city, reappointed, Justices of the Peace for
this county.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

The Hunker Democrats in Boston are to have
celebration on the 9th, under the auspices Of
the "Young Mems Democratic Club" at which
Rufus Choate is to be the orator of the day, with
members Of the Cabinet, and such men as Win.
throP, Everett, &C., to dine with them and
speak, if they can get them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION Montpe-
tier, w., June 29.-The Republican State
Convention held here to-day nominated
Hiland Hall of Bennington for Governor,
Burnham Martin of Chelsea for Lieutenant
Governor, and Henry NJ. Bates of Mortified
for Treasurer. Senator Collamer, Hon. w.
A. Howard, member of Congress from Michi-
gan, and others, addressed the Convention,
which was largely attended and very enthu-
siastc
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

The Power Of Medicine OUsr Dissase.-We know of
no better illustration of this fact than the wonderful of
the oxygenated Bitters, in eradcatng from the system
Dyspepsia and all functional diseases of the stomach and
restoring impaired digestion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

EAR OrEN.--Ora Smith, Jr., Of Bennington,
has just had drawn from his ear a piece Of
cotton, put IN hve years ago to exclude water !;
and the hearing by that ear is perfectly re-
stored, after complete suspension for the
entire hve years. Some Of our political friends
have experienced greater change than that,
on getting the cotton out Of their ears, after a
deafness Of twice i've years Lo.ooH CItisen.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

Better than egg nog or mint julep is the
strawberry ice cream soda, water, that can be
found at John Q. Hilrs apothecary store, Me-
chanics' Hall Building. @4g
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

OUR CUSTOM DEP ARTMENT
also in the second story and unsurpased in the extent
and variety Of fabrics adapted the various qualities and
styles of garments. All orders will be promptly executed
and entire satisfaction assured
MR. HORACE w BIGEL0W, well known to the
clothing trade in this city, associated with u.s.
aud will be happy to see his old friends and customers
at 1853 and l7O Main Street, nearly opposite The new
Mechanics Hall
1913 and TO Main street, Worcester. Mass.
70 d&Htf A. p. w A z y A. en-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
n Q TIC e TO THE sICK.


Offering to the community mis- justly celebrated rem
edies for chronic and diseases Of long standing do
not wish to re with the life health Of the afflicted
but simply to lay before them the testimonials Of num-
bel OF respectable ladies and gentlemen from which the
suffering judge for themselves The Doctor pledges
himself not to make any wild assertions or false state
nens Of the efficacy Of his medicines, nor will he hold
out any hope to suffering humanity which facts will NOT
warrant few testimonials are here given and the
doctor socts an inquiry from the afflicted in.o all he
publishes, feeling assured they will End them perfectly
reliable, and his medicines worthy Of their confidence
and patronage.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has accepted an in
vitation from the City Council of Brooklyn, N.
Y, to deliver an grafton on the coming anniver-
sary Of American Independence.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

The Btoderick Democrats Of California are or.
ganizing "Mud-Sll" clubs--the name borrowed
from South Carolina Senator Hammond's speech
on Northern laborers. s.t.-r
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

1NDIANA.-The Democratic Convention of
the Fourth Congressional District of Indiana
on Tuesday nominated w. S. Holmes, anti
Lecompton, for Congress.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
BY TELEGRAPH.


New YoRR, June 8O.-Twenty inquests
were held yesterday in this city, on cases of
death from sun. stroke. There were also sew
eral cases in Brooklyn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

Mr.. Legg still continues to cleanse and Re. Dye Mems
Goats Pants and Vests he etofore He also cleapses
Ladies' shaws, &c. His Office is at No. A Pleasant St.
m16 DIFF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
oHAnLrs sunaan.--rAes Boston core. pom.

CHARLES SUMsER.--The Boston correspond.
emit Of the New York Post saysi
"A private letter received In this city. from
one Of the most distinguished phyacians in
France, says that upon consultation by the lead,
ing doctors in that empire relative to the case Of
Senator Sumner, who Is nov in PARIS. il has been
decided TO perform an operation upon the back,
for the purpose Of producing counter rilation.
The operation is that Of cauterization--the burn
ing Of the hesh and muscle 70 the spinal column.
While this opernt Is very severe, usually, IL Is
said that Il can now be performed by the aid Of
ether, without producing the slightest pain. II
4 believed that the operation will prove Df the
greatest advantage 70 the patient"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

Testimony Of number of Ladies and Gentlemen
DOCTOR HILL-Dear Sir. This is to certify that
my case was one of very bad humor in the blood but
can truly say that your valuable medicines have cured
me, and recommend all that are sick to can upon vou
TOR you can cure them. Yours, truly, j L. Il.
Worcester, Mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
onR RnYS, nRpARrhENr

n 7 n
the second story will be found to contain the arqes
an5 best assortment in the State out Of Boston, In
this department it will be our constant aim to keen
full assortment of every desirable style Of garment for
children from years age up to the lar est
sizes Tor youth We beg leave to invite especial attention
TO this department.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

DR.. DUPONCOS GOLDEN PHIL S
FOR FEM LES.
infdth6fe in correcting regulating, and rem0uing
all distractions, fr m ieh IteDer cause. and
efO0ays successful as restorative
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

Senator Wilson was serenaded at home, by the
brass band Of Natck on Saturday evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

10. Whereas, The assumed superiority of man
over woman has held her in submission, and en-
tailed slavery and dependence on the sex, and
consequently misery on the race; therefore,
Resoloea. That immediate steps should be TAX
en- to remove that error and its consequences
and place woman politically, industrially, educa.
tlonally, and socially, on perfect equality with
man,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

POLICE CoURT.-Y Yesterday, Fanny Smith. for
being drunk, was fined 80 and costs, and paid.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
ORoCKERY, GLASS. AND FRnvcH

CHINA WARE.
Our stock Of the above goods is now complete in all ts
parts, and offers N 10
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
to those who wish replenish their tables and mora
especially to all who are about commencing house keep
ing We have on hand at ali times,
ROGERS BROS. PLATED GOODS,
J. RUSSELL & cos CUTLERY, (plated mr. mt
which we have tried and not found wanting.
tThese goods drew the Medal at the Meebarics Voi.
last Fall ar
Plated and Britannia Tea Pots, Casters and SPOONS
Solar Lamps, Kerosene Lamps, Fluid Lamps,
Tea Trays, Table Mats,
Everything that needed to furnish your tables in the
best manner
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

Hon. ,. r. ciddings Of Ohio, @. A. Grow Of
Pennsylvania, aud J. P. Hale Of New Hamp-
SHIRE with other Congressman. Of this State, are
expected 70 make fishing excursion down the
tsfoor and along the shores Of Massachusetts
Bay. Governor Banks ia expected to Join the
party.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

DooroR Q. A. HILL-sir; will say that your med,
Inc has benefited me much. My health is muchbete,
nan II was when commenced taking it. thinkit vii
Ihaye not been troubled win ne nai -, ~
head but once since taking your medicine The dlstess
between my shoulders has all passed away. rhinkln
shal you might like to hear how was gettingalong.
na'g 'aAen .le liberty to address these lines 10 you
remain, sir, yours respectfully Mrs, a n
Rutland, Nov. 3, 1854 az isS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

HOUSE FURNISHING GooDS.-Attention is in
vited to the advertisemenpof ]. L. Hood, In an :
other column of this days paper, who offers the
whole of his large, stock of furniture, glass, and
crockery ware, carpets, &C., at very low prices.
Among the novelties and comforts which Mr..
Hood has to offer in the housekeeping DEPART
ment, are the " Old Dominion Coffee Pot" and
Tolman's patent "Elastic Ventilating Bellows
Bed, with the first of which the purchaser can
always be sure of good cup of coffee. no matter
how careless the cook may be, and with the latter
he may vely upon comfortable nights rest with
the thermometer at ninety.
Housekeepers, or those who contemplate house
keeping, will do well to examine Mr.. Hoods
stock, they will find in his spacious store.
rooms everything desirable to make home COM
Portable, whether it is located in cottage, pal
ace, or little upper room.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01

INDEPENDENCE CELBBRATIoN-FOu Trials of
Speed at the Agricultural Grouads.-It will be
seen, by an advertisement in another column,
that the dizziness which seemed likely 10 prevail
in our city on the coming anniversary of Ameri-
can Independence, is to be enlivened by four
grand trials of speed between some of the fast
nags OF this city and vicinity, and of Boston and
New York. Three several premiums of one hun
dred dollars are to be awarded to the owners OF
the winning horses, and no doubt the race will
attract large coneoruse of people to the ground
of the Agricultural Society to witness the sport.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-01
THE GREAT ENGLIsH REMEDY


CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS,
Prepared from Prescription of Sir j. Clarke, NJ D.
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This Invaluable medicine is unfaing in the cure of II
those painful and dangerous disorders to which the fe
male constitutions subject 1t moderates all excess and
removes all obstrucon and speedy may be relied
To MARRIED LADIES
1t is peculiarly suited 1t will in short time bring on
he monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One jllar bears the Government
stamp of Great Britain to prevent counterfets.
n ont.
These Pills should not be taken by females that are
pregnant during the first three months. as they are
sure to bring on miscarriage bpt every other time
and in every other case, they are perfectly safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal affections Pain IN
the Back and Limos Fatigue slight exertion Papita
ton Of the Heart Hystercs, and WHITES these Pills will
effect cure when all other have failed and although
powerful remedy, do not contain iron, caomel antino
ny, or anything hurtful TO the constitution.
suli directions accompany each package.
sole Agent for the United States and Canada
JOB MOSES,
(Late 1. Q. Baldwin h Co. } Rochester NJ Y
N. b. 81 and six postage stamps enclosed to any au
thorzed AGENT will ensure bottle of the Pills by return
mail.
For sale by druggists in every town in the United
tates.
BURR FOSTER, Il CO., No l Oornhiu. Boston.
Wholesale Agents for New England
For sale by VIM. Bush & Co wholesale and retail
Agents, nddruggests generally. dSwtf dec22
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pICTUREsl pTCTTTpES

The crowds of people who daily visit the Photographic
Gallery at No 10 HARRINGTON Corner, all say that they
get FINER LIKEN EsS Of themselves at this Mace
than at any other in the city. Come and see us every
body and get Likeness taken ia any style you wish
We make the improved Ambroype the common Am
brotype, the Photograph the Daguerreoype the Letter
type the Melainotype the Sphereoype, and in short
every kind Of type known to thu art
je29 dtf TApLEY CLARK, Artists
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