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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05
From the .7usericun .4gyicuitar,st.
Degeneration Of Seed.

Ii has often been stated, that seed will dee
generate in few years, il its product be soRn
continuously in the same locality, and that it
is necessary for the maintenance of good crops
to frequently procure seed from distance
The experience of many persons seems to con-
firm this opinion. 4 correspondent of the .dg-
ricuiturist, NJ N fiartzell, Hancock Co., ILL.,,
in letter received short time since says, that
having sowed the yellow-bearded wheat three
years in succession, The seed each year being
part Of the erop raised the season preceding,
the third crop vas not worth harvesting. Up
on procuring new supply Of seed from dis
tance good yield was again obtained. This
We believe agrees with the general opinion Hpon
the subject. Why this Is 50 Is an interesting
inquiry. Is the opinion couectf or Is it a mere
notion founded upon occasional condolences,
which has passed into an established belief with
out having been properly examined, and which
IS believed because .'they say it is sos
In the ease Of imperfect plants. that is those
not furnished with all the necessary fer;ilizing
organs. it is quite easy 10 understand that they
may degenerate. If in the plants produced
any year there should be disproporiioDate
number Of staminate or pistillate varieties, the
4 following crops might rapidly ds:eriorate from
this cause But most plants grown fer susten-
ance are perfect in this respect, each being in-
dependent of the other. Hoa then can ne ac-
count for deteriorotiona Perhaps, somewhat as
follows: Our cereals and esculsnts generally,
are not now IN their original natural state
Their desirable qualities hare been greatly i'm
/ pToyod by oultiy4sior, that is, by placing them
in circumstances tie beat adapted to bring out
their good points. Indications and under irsss.
ment that would SUPPLY all the necessary e0a
ditions, We can scarcely doubt they would con-
time to retain their excellence, thropgh gene
ration after generations fer like causes must pro-
duce similar effects; bat where anJ Of these con-
ditions are wanting, there will be year after year
proportioBate loss Of excellence, Ielapsing
into the original slate Now there are probss
| BY few places where plants enjoy sll The cou-
ditions necessary 10 sustain their improved con-
dition. Separate localities. however, aiFer as
| 10 the condition which is lei. uasupplied, and
seed partially lackipg ia enc particular, if in
troducea IN district which cen sapply its want,
would yield an improved product, and continne
to do SO until defects peculiar to the new Local
tion would in few years render it uuft for that
district, but still asailatle for some other sec~
lion which could in turn supply its detects
Whether this be the srue theory or not, facts
indicate that frequent change Of seed is on The
whole beneficial.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05
The First Meeting Of Kossuti and Gar
ihaIdi,

Every ene has observed and pondsred upoa
e6incidances Kossufh 4ad Garibaldi, now So
unexpectedly breaght into corporation upon
the balile-deIds OF Europe by the strange oct
work Of circumstances, ulet for the first time at
The international dialer giyea by Geo. ~ SAN
deFs in Lqndon, ia 1854, TO aIr. Buchanan and
the European Republican leader. How far
from seeming possibility then was their present
conjunction iu the fierce earthquake Wbleh is
again rocking EuroPe, and in which Napoleon
III is so nlysteTi9usig an AZ sut! The career
OF those great 1aen then scealed buried; noS, it
is alive again. The memorable past links il
self to the present, and draws on a fulaEs. ln
the taugiing complications Of The hour, who
shall propheeF its characterl In the course Of
the splendid conversation which flashed between
the great spirits gathered together on that mi
que occasion, Kossuth's eloqQence became the
theme of euogy Rising With modest grace,
kossuth replied, ever elegant aad appropriate
ia the social hour as be Is granu aud pursuasiye
on public occasions. At the close Of his re-
sponse be exclaimed, with electric carnestness,
s'Gentlemen, would you know what think the
most eloquent speech of modern tlmest" lie
repeated In impressive tones the words--'Seld-
/ iersi for the love you bear your country otter
you war, huGger, thirst, cold, and death. Who
accepts the terms let bin follow me. There s
/ the orator." he said, waving his hand towards
! hin, whose intrepid impetnositY now again rings
through the world tiaFibaldi, taken by sur
prise, was for few instants quite overcome
/ with emotion, but he mastered himself, and
made beautiful aud soldierly reply.
Roused by this toaohiDg incident, the devo>
ted Orsini followed in speech of eharaeteris-
tic passion and depth. More resembling the
ancient Atheuian than bis Roman ancestors,
This emphatic but caAsto delivery recalled the
great principle OF Demosthenic oratory--ac-
ton. 4 model Of youthful manhood, with a
brilliant dark eye. aud fascinating smile, Or
sipi. although be lad already suffered in loath-
some dungeons, showed 20 trace Of il in face
Ior person. Ho was Romeo, 10 captivate
more fas,idious Juliets than Shakspeafe's he
roine.
Two days after be left Eugland-again tt
dare Austria. again TO be imprisoned, again t
escape--and that for the last time. TO BIZ
daring and so nearly successful attempt, yea
ago, upon Louis Napoleou's life, is greatly da'
the present. imperial movement Ia Italy. l.
was then that the Emperor understood that tn
betrayed Carbonar held against him powe
that might, at any time, evade all his poiic'
and defy his soldiery.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05

CuRcuLfo o--A remedy for this pest is pro-
posed in tue Ohio Pulley Farmer, by Mr. Walk
er, of Kentucky As sooI as the fruit is at
tackled, take lin pan into which soap suds has
been placed TO the depths Of an inch q 50; place
it IN the tree, and place small glass globe lamp
in the middle of the pan, which permit TO burn
all night. In darling towards The light, the
curculios strike the glass, and are preeiP;tated
iaio the liquid, from viieh they are unable 10
extrieate themselves Homestead.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05

Mischief Is hot found in Inc eve The tongue
Or The hands Tut in the heart.
To succeed you must keep moving to grow
rich you must keep saviag.
He has the hardes, kind II work who has
nothing ,c do.
When is a wall Ike EsL Wien it is
sealed.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05
DR.. Z. c Reamer,
Physician and Surgeon.

ID especffuIly tenders his services 10
IA tue citizens OF Bedford and vicinity. He
may always be found (unless professionally en-
gagged. at his Drug and Book Store, in Julass
St
Feb. 70, 1867:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05

RECEIPT Poa MAKING TATTLERs. Stake a
handful Of the Yiue called Ruuabout. the same
QUANTITY of the root called Nimbie Tongue,
sprip Of the herb called Backblte, at either
before or after the deg days, table spoonful
of Don't-you-tell-it, six drachms of Malice, a
few drops Of Enyy--which can be purchased
in any quantity at the shop Of Miss TabiIha
Taatoble aud Miss Fanny Nightwalker. Str
them we'll together and simmer them for half an
hour over the fire of Discomfort, kindled with
a Iittle Jealousy then strain it through the
rao Of Miscoustruction, hang it npon skein
Of Stree,yarp, shake it occasionally for few
dsys. and it is fit fer use. Let q few drops be
taken Just before walking out, aud the subject
will be enabled 10 speak all manner OF evil
aud that continuallv. .Mdcon .Hes
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05

Coon SocIErY.-It should be the aim Of
young men to 60 int good society. Ne DO
not mean the rich, the proud, the fashionable,
but the society Of the wise, the intelligent and
the good Where you find tnen that know
more than you do, and from whose conversation
one eau gain information, it is always safe to
be found. Many a man has been broken down
by associating with the low and gulgar-Rhere
the ribald song was inculcated. and the inde-
cent story to excite laughter and the bad pas
sions. Lord Clarendon has attributed his sue
cess and happiness IN life to associating With
persons more learned and virtuous than HIM
self If you wish TO be respected, if you de-
sire happiness and not misery, We advise you to
associate with the intelligent and good. Strive
for mental excellence and strict integrity, and
you never will be found in the sinks OF poll
luton, and on the beuches Of retailers and
gamblers. Once habituate yourself 10 yir-
tuous eourse-once secure love Of coed socie-
tv--and no punishment would be greater than
by accident 10 be obliged for half dag TO as
soeiate With the low and vulgar.
/ A thinbleful of powder viii spli; rock foul
feet sqearf.
The roots Of tree are hidden. 80 are tht
sources of evil.
He whose soul does not sing, need not try t
DO it with his throat.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05

Never complain. unless you aceect 70 do some
good by complaining.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-08-05
HrrNouTRER

Is published every Friday morning, n 1uiiahs
Street, 10 the white IRA ilanlS wenral p%ll'-s'
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29

ETA foot race took place at the EN-.
pire Trotting Course near Troy, N. y.
between two Indians named Smith and
Bennett. They were to run one hundred
miles in thirteen hours. 1t took place on
the 18th inst, when the thermometer
stood at 80 degrees in the shade. Ben
nett gave out at the expiration Of the
twenty eighth mile. Smith ran the first
fifty miles in seven hours and twenty four
seconds, and stood it until he ran the
sixty first mile. when he gave out, his
feet becoming SO swollen that he could
scarcely walk. He made tho sixty one.
miles in nine hours and t'eenty nine nsina,es
and thirty seconds, the quickest time that,
for the distance, on record. ait ali
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29

A BLooDY DuEL.--An "affair Of hon.
or" came of in this place, on Thursday
morning, which puts Magenta and SolIe-
rino entirely in the shsde. The Seneca
Co.. Fair Ground thereafter classical
spot) was the scene of the trsglcsl en-
counter. Two clerks, named Kelley and
Hoy, both from "swato Ireland" were the
heroes. Some difficulty having occurred
between them, Kelly challenged Hoy for
a duel. Hoy accepted and after the usu-
al correspondence. (which wecould mot
obtain } the preliminsries were fxed;weap-
ops to be- pistols. distance ten PAGES. AT
the appointed hour 4 clock yesterday
the prineipsls. with their Sec
onds and . couple Of susgeons,r repaired to
the fatal spot, The distance was meas
ured of, the psrties took their positions.
while breathlsss awe seized the spectators,
and fred, when 20. ye gods and little
fshesl what horrible sight wss there.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
Oh, Dear! Oh, Dear,

Just 10 think Of il! The Democratic
Onion. Of this place. has recently discov-
cred that there is dangerof that stsid and
old matron, the State Of Ohio.
giving birth to ! niger baby. Hear him
upon that subject:
"Up, then, and at them. Let 1t not be
said that our proud State was ever the
mother Of a negro, p Union.
Oh. the nasty hypocrifical old hag! to
BE- ever suspected Of such thing! But.
then wouldn't i. be better, neighbor. to
keep quiet, and spare the poor old woman
and her children the disgrace that must
necessarily follow the discovery Of her
Keep little cool, neishbor,
till the things all over; you may excite
the unfortunate old woman, and there's nc
telling what the consequences may be-
and then, you don't know, the youngstel
may be white after all. Better swat foi
The facts" t.ss
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
The War Ended.

: The Italian war is over. On the 9Th
inst. an armstice was, to- the surprise Of
every one, concluded between France and
Austria. Three days afterward the two
Emperors, had on Interview " which result
ed in peace of which the conditions would
seem to Le death blow TO oil present
hopes Of Italian independence. An "1tal-
ian Confederation is to be formed under
the Honorary Presidency ofthe Pope:
the King Of Sardinia, who succeeds 10
Austria's rights in Lombardy. Is to be
one member, and Austria herself. in So
ia. as concerns Venice which she will
retain, another. What rights the mem
bers Of this "Italian CONFEDERATION are I'd
enjoy. what position the Pope will. as
Honorary president occupy whether the
condition Of the Papal States is to be
improved in any respect, whether Venice
is any better off than she was before the
war, whether the Grand Dukes are to be
reiustated, how the King Of Naples is to
stand--what, in a word, is the full import
Of this "Itaiian Confederation, and what
part Austrian or Frcnce bayonets are
hcncetorth to play in the Peninsula. ale
uesti ous yet to be answered.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
smoke Con su,ncrs.


The Pittsburgh Journm says that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company is hay.
ing experiments tried to test the question
as to the consumption Of smoke by loco
motives. Thatpape says: ''--
We have just learned from Joseph
Pennock, Esq, that lie came up from
Altoona to Crcsson on Tuesday the 18th
inst, and returned again on locomotive
10 which smoke consumer was attached
and that SO fully was this successful that
the party could see no smoke escape, and
that the dresses Of ladies seated on the
engine and tcnder were not even soiled
in the slightest degree by anything that
escaped. We therefore think that before
ling tLis econ, m ! and nuisance a. ating
improve nent will be an accomplished
fact.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29

DEATH OF Hon. RuFUs CHoArB.-The
Hon. Rufus Choate, Of Boston, one Of
the most accomplished lawyers and
statesmen Of this country. died at Hall
fax on the 18th inst. His health had been
poor for some time past, and he proceed
ed as far as Halifax on a European tour
for the benefit Of his health. but being
unable to proceed further, was left there
BY the steamer. His remains were
brough. back 10 Boston for interment.- -.
He was 60 years Of age.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29

EEMr. William Wilmington, Of To
ledo, has invelt d a machine which cuts,
threshes, and cleans wheat at the same
operation. The editor Of the Bla ie saw
it work on Saturday last, and was well
pleased with it. The machine weighs
$500 lbs. and is drawn BY six horse,.--
1t is claimed for this machine that it will
cut, thrash and clean eight acres Of wheat
per day, at a cost Of utssll 25--the
same amount costing s2s by the ordinary
mode.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
EFA Los Angeles correspondent o

EEA Los Angeles correspondent Of
The PhIadelphia Bulletin states that a
California paper started canard to the
effect that Horace Greeley ofthe Tribune
was on his way to California to take
command Of all the various rag, tag and
bobtail tillibusters TO be found there; that
Henningson and Walker would join him
with forces collected in the Atlantic States
and that the whole horde, under the su.
preme command Of the aforesaid Greely
would invade Mexico and usurp Che gov
ernment Of that Republic. A copy Of
this paper fell into the hands Of the com.
mander, at Mazatlan, ond he at once
issued a proclamation iuformaing the
people that Zone Horace Greeley, a
most diabolical, bloodthirsty and unmer-
ciful man worse than the infamous Wal
ker, or even the mlnions Of Miramon--a
man whose very name struck dread to
thousands in in the United States, SO
many were his crimes and SO terrible
was his CONDUCTS now at the head OF
the most extensive band Of fllibusters
ever cole cled and on his'way 10 Mexico!
He then txhorts the people to prepare
for instant action and concludes thus:
"This dangerous man (hunbre pel;yrose)
is not Of the common school 81 fllibusters
they wish for plunder be for blood and
murderous deeds. "''Just imagine" says
the correspondent 'the mild and amiable
philosopher ofthe Tribune converted into
the hardened iend this bright greaser
makes him!"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
A German Citizen Of Ohie Forced into
the German Armyi

The Portsmouth co., Tribune says
that - German who had been working
at Washington Furnace, in that county,
recently returned TO his old home to settle
up an estate in which 0 was interested
lie had lived in Ills county number
OF years, was naturalized and had his
papers with him. Letters have been
reciys,l by his brother at Portsmouth,
containing Information that he had been
seized by the government officials, and
FORCED INTO THE ARMY, as a
regular soldier, REG ARDLESS OF HIS
CITIZENSHIP IN THIS COUNTRY.
Ills naturalization papers we're sent back.
The absent brother leaves a family
here; and is thus torn from the country Of
his adoption aud his family, to do military
service abroad. But according to the
democratic doctrine, as put forth by Sec-
retary Cass, there is no help for him.
There is on longer my virtue in the
declaralion--"l am an American Cili
zen!" 4.i,
And this would bethe fate Of any natur-
allied citizen Of Sandusky County, should
he return 10 bis native country, not having
performed military duty there. How do
our German friends in Sandusky County
relish this treatment Of one Of their fellow
countrymcn being torn from the country Of
b;o <,,yo,,t;o, ,,J E,.csJ ;nto =, f.e;o,, ,..,,,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29

my countrymcn! Both fell mortalty
wounded, Kelly having his pantaloons
slightly discolored and Hoy receiving a
CORY cicatrix on the left temple. Justi,e
iwas vindicated-honor was satisfied and
the parties returned to the city. good
friends. The deadly weapons are on ex-
hibilion a, Sullivan's Hardware store
7Win Tribune.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
ne Senator Cameron, ol Pennsylyap

re- Senator Cameron, Of Pennsylvania
appears to be gaining strength in bis own
State, as a candidate for the Presidency,
While the friends Of Gov. SEWARD are
counting upon Mr.. CAMEKos's support in
the National Convention, present appear.
ances ind cate that the latter will himself
be in the field, backed BY the pennsylvania
delegation. Several Journals of that State
warmly advocate CAMERoN's nomination
and his power in controlling the &C ion Of
his party there is Acknowledged to be
very great. gM
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
STATE TICKET.


For Goveonor; .s ,.
RUFUS r. RANNEY, Cuyahoga,
- sqg Lieutenant Governor: 1'
WILLIAM H. Stafford. Ross.
Judge Of the Supreme Court:
. HENRY g. WHITMAN, Fairfield.
\ .e! slaE Auditor of State: III SO
G. VOLNE DORSEY, Of Miami.
.n4 Treasurer OF Stat, gs-
WILLIAM BUSHNELL, Kich!and.
Secretary Of State:
, JACOB RElNHARD, Franklin,
: a Board Of Public Works,
JAMES TOMLINSON. Washington.
Common School. Commissioner:
CHARLES N. ALLEN, Harrison.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
The Union ON the Fagitiye Slave Law.
The Union Of last week contains an ar

The Union Of last week contains an ar
.ticls in favor Of the Fugitive Slave Law,
and tho writer intimates that man can.
not possibly be opposed to the provisions
of the present law and at the same time
supporter Of that clause 10 the cons'itu
lion under which the act was passed.
Now, we suppose the author OF that
article will not seriously contend that q
law might rot have been passed under
thas provision in the Constitution that
would not have contained all the objec-
lionable features Of the present Fugitive
Slave Law. Does the writer insist that it
was necessary, 10 order to carry out the
provisions Of the Constitution TO pass a
Law making tia criminal offence In him to
give crust Of bread, or furnish pallet
Of straw, 10 the poor, famisbing fugitive
from Slavery? Will hc contend for mo-
mont thst because we arc opposed to the
provisions Of law that makes il his du.
y snd ours to leave cur business at the
command Of the United States Marshall
and 30 10 pursuit.! Of, and like hounds hunt
down. = human being fleeing from oppres.
sion-we say, will be contend that BE-.
eause We are opposed to these objections
bio features in thut law, il necessarily fol.
lows that We are opposed to all l.w on
/ that subject. Ystit occurs to us that this
is his visw OF the subject, it we are to
judge from his language. In alluding to
our denunciation Of these features in the
Fugitive Slave Law. in tho fullness oi
his wisdom and patriotism, he exclaims;
'.Now we would like to know how the
Squire can use such language, and recon.
clio himself 10 the following clause OF the
+ Constitution Of The United States relating
TO fugitive slaves" s....e-s.. {
We are glad that the Democratic party
ot.this county, through its organ has shown
its hand upon this question. and we are
wiling to 60 before the people with them
upon it. For while we know that the
ciiizens Of this county are law abiding
! people, We also know that they possess a
sufficient amount Of intelligence to see
nd appreciate the unjust and disgraceful
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29
MOUNT VERNON.

A letter from the Hon. EDwARD EvIRErr, TO
the publishers. gY
BosroN, 9th june. 1859.
GExTLEMEN:---The box contairings the. view
of MOUNT VERNON, arrived Yesterday
/ am greatly obliged to you for this pleasing
specimen sf painting IN colois, which, besides
lis interest as representation Of the spot which
more than any other, endears itself to the heart
of the country. is worthy Of attention as a
successful nticmpt to place works Of art OF this
kind within the reach Of the great mass Of the
community. ~1
Iremain, Gentlemen, h7h PA
. with many thanks, de-, ~ 80
Very respectfully yours.
EDWARD EvERLTT.
The subscribers have just issued picture Of
Mount Vernon, printed in FIFTEEN OIL
COLORS, by new aud improved process, By
which pictures that have here tofore cost from
So to SIS can be furnished for Fifty cents. The
size Of our engraving is l8 by 20 inches, on su-
per calendered heavy plate paper.
Price FIFTY CENTS. postage paid to any
part Of the United States.
II. e' ra j. H.. BYRAM d CO.,
ll2 2South THIRD Street, Philadclphia.
D-Agents wanted in every county through
out the Union. 4s @s
July l, 1859.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29

$3.50 .,s.s,.s ~ ron NG0vERN0R,
WILLIAM DENNISON, Franklin
Fk eyok pEurExANr GOVERNOR.
q Z kCBERT G. KIRK, Knox.
FOR AUDITOR CT STATE,
ROBERT W. TAYLOR Mahoning,
Z, .js.sssEpa sECRkTARY OF STATE,
q, ADDISON r. RUSSELL Clinton.
FoR TREAsuRER OF STATE,
4 ALFRED p. STONE. Franklin.
y w. FOR suPREME JUDGE, ~
WILLIAM " GHOLSON. Hamilton.
re- soR AxMBER BOARD or PUBLIC woxxs,
fs 3 JOHN B. GREGORY. Scioto.
! h... FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER,
.ANSON SMYTH. Franklin. q
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-07-29

a E Y sa35a
20 PER GENT LESS

4$
than any other establishment in Upper San.
tlusky jees,orcan do, for thevcry reason that
we get the nay for all the Goodsswe sell. We
have no losses from bni debts and no body to
run away with our profits, const quently, can
afford 10 sell Goods vt less prices than any
House doing acredit business can afford to do.
This is no windy advertisement, got up to de.
ceive you. but facts, every word Of IT,. we
ask cash customers to give us aca and ex'
anime our stock and prices before purchasing
slsewh re, and IL wccairhot safety them that
they can make a saving n 90 per cert. on
what Goods they ma, want to purchase-we
will not ask them TO bmy of us.
We ara selling the abest smadder colored
Prints at 10 cts, colors asdAst as the hills; good
Ginghams at, 10.etsagAd Lawn Vt, 6l.4 cts;
good Gaiterssat 30 cts; thcs bcst tfrecn 4 Black
Tea 1t Is cts7pcr,ib; French Prunes at 10 cts; /;
and every thing. else In Proportion. Give us
call whether you want tobuy OF not and We win
satisfy you that what We say Is no hdmbug.
Yellow Corner Upper ,sandusky April q, 1889.
.,., - ROBBINS a HUNT.
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