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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

GoLD pESs FOR THE MILLIoS.-Bailev 4
Mann, No. 81 Main street, are the sole agents
Tor the sale of the celebrated Gold Pens of A.
-"ofeoi' dec22-lw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

The farmers CONVENTIONAL synopsis
of the proceedings of the recent Convention
at Bloomington is found on the second page
of our paper to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

SEE woman in another column pisai.g 1ar.
! bafg Grapes for sPsER's WINE. 1t il An admir-.
~ ssticls, used in hospitals and by the first elias,
families in Paris, London, and New York, in prof
ssnee to old Port wins 1t IL worth trial s.d
0v0 &rsat asssfacfion 0et. e. n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

AxoyG the recent promotions in the regu-
lar army, Capt w. W. Lowe and Capt. Chas.
II. Fletcher are Burlington boys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

IhE best Christmas present you can make
lone years subscription to the Library.
costing three dollars. The lad or young lady
who receives it, viii thank you heartily. Cali
upon the Librarian and invest deea0.4t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

Go to Bostwick L Co. S for your dry goods.
The largest stock, the best assortment. and
the lowest prices to be fonnd in the city.
decl4-et
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

The most exquisite perfumes and the
sweetest odors, are sold at Kerr's Drug
Store. dec22-1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

sror AND READ.-We have a large stock
OF Blankets, Dress Shawls, Breakfast Sbavl..
and heavy cloths for Ladies' and Misses,
Cloaks and Basquines, which we are deter.
mined to sell, for the next ten days, At prices
to suit purchasers. This is a rare cbapo. Co.
bargains. KrsER 4 Huns
ldec17-dl0tAwSt] No. sc Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

DAVIS A. MAcKLor. a prominent citizen
and banker of Davenport, died last Saturday
morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

The Osksloosa Herald learns that Capt.
Batterton, late of Co. l, 47th Iowa, and
former employee in the Herald Office, was
Killed at q FIRE in Davenport Tuesday night
La -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22
THE
CITY NEWS.


We call attention to the sale Of propery At
the Billings House.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

THosB Diaries at Brownell's can't be beat.
&c end see them; everybody should have
one to commence the new year with.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

Mr.. Oscar McKelvy, formerly Davenport
printer, was run over and killed by train of
cars in Pennsylvania, recently.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

Th9o IL Ant lif&ls nevsmnt = thoAnskse, -
~ Isok for Z 4sist Ss6boa ~ ~ Dexe fsEtaighG
The prospect for > spring tsa1e esn1l9aee eneesf-
aging. Booze "Reminiscences ~ taksE ssaeEs -
spring goods & fun raEss, bat not nany -.
tons arc bang made. In rubber shoes thsss -
been some movsmsnt, - his wssk ths AGENCY n
this city has advanced prices about 30 per ssnt
above fall prices. Ness ssd bsys boots advanced
81 90 per pair, and ladies' and misses boots soc.
ro.., &. :n !; ~ -. for tn. week i;sfs
"s~ rail- for the week $3.50. 1854
Total Scr thu veek 6,547
Same tire last year. Isess
Since Ian. 708, 53l
Same tiAeslsst year ...s..4Ss,so SOY
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

FoR ready made clothing 60 to Hess, Stern
4 Co.'S C.-L
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

MEDICAL COMMISSIONING to unavoidable
circumstances, the meeting called to consider
the desirableness and feasibility of erecting .
monument to the memory of the late DR.. Nc
Gugin, was postponed. Such meeting will
be held this evening at I o'clock, in the Leo
ture room Of thu Medical College, and all his
friends, favorable to the object, are earnestly
requested to attend.
By order of the Faculty.
f. j. GILLETTE, Prest pro tent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

We understand that Santa Claus has been
making up his stock for Christmas principal.
iy at Brownelfs Book Store. Go and see
for yourself.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

WAR CLAIss.-Rankin & McCrary collect
soldiers claims promptly. Tnov3o-1m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

HuxrER's REPoRr. The cold weather has
done great damage to small game on the
prairies. However, few more of those games
and puzzles can be had at Brownelfs by call
ing early. se
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

FoR merchant tailoring 60 to Yencill 4
Jones'.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

WooD FOR SALE-5OO cords of good wood,
hickory, sugar and oak, for sale. Apply to
II. r. Dickerson- Hamilton, Ills. dec22-3t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

r = ~ 81. =
$780, - l1D91oaeek
OsUe&1R ~ go ~ Aha1una ~ = Iewa, sDsn-
~ - 1ss3f dasainisG = lA63< - eisans = Ia
/ 0svrsaGnt DAsus Ssetlsl Shanes.
DfsieA9s - LAvesYssl v1lhsat nassiAl change.
- a1okbanm1uk 60
- osss1s. = 1sa4 l6g36 d 1ses. loeX.
I.so4 1Asss10. y; - = ssrisa. ~. sssee 4,
80 kDlDoaste9k. aa1T1 ~
use Ys9 Casa1estss, ssv issss, ny
saoeks hesvy. MOI ~; o : n csrss 2ssf Csatea
10y Of sG LII ~ Hslsa 1857 . IN rex;
4 O l1oJKitas sl7l " 49, pM az; ls1;
~ " loe. X - ~
Music.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22
S-T-lRA0-X.
DRAKs's PLANTATION Drrr8I

S-T-1SOO-X.
DRAKH'S PLANTATION DrTTDR1
They purify, strengthen and invigorafe. +
They create . healthy appetite
They antidots TO change Of water and DIT.
They effects Of dissipation and late hours.
They strengthen the system and enlive n the mind.
They prevent miasnatc and intermittent fevess-
They purify the breath and scidty u the stomach.
They enrs Dyspepsia and CONSTIPATION 4
They cure Diarrhea, CAoier. and Cholera Norbus.
They cure Liver Conplaint and Ssrvous Hsadacbs.
They are the best Btsers In the world They make tbs
weak strong and exhausted natures great rs.torer
They made Of pure st. Croix Rum, the celebrated
Calsaya Bari roots and herbs sd taken with the
pleasure Of beverage without regard to ass sie Of
day Particularly recommended 10 delicate pessons
quirng gentle stmulant Bold BY all GrocsGs Drug
gista Hotels and Falcons. Only genuine vhsa cork 70
covered by private o. Stamp. Beware Of counter
fsits and rehlled bottles.
p. H. DRAKE 4 CO.,
novlodem-eow q Park Row. New York.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

EOR SALE-The House and Land now
- occrpi~d ~ CAerles Ivins the blun tvo miles
and half Shove Kscksk-2o acres Of land, is under
high state o. csHystca and we'll fenced Pine growth
tanning roo0s, GOD osilar, and ont houses
desr.bi~ coansry rsAepce Possession the fst OF oc
tober Title perfect inquire Of
sags H. B TEN BYCK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

.sAdd.IA j nc slaaa0 Ga
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

EOR SALE-A Cottage Frame D~ellir Z
u Ho0se now occupied by William yeneill With 81
Foomst eutetB, eeti.r, wood souss fall ,at all .t
fenced vtsb fruit Trees, &c sttuafed on high bstwss
osveeth aad Eighth streets Keeknk. Title good. Pes
session lst Of October. inquire Of
iy1A H.. TEN-RYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

FOR RENT.-A Frame Dwelling House,
with Elk eight rooms. situated the corner Of
ii Ugh and firt streets Possession LIST of November
next Rent $50 per month. Enquire OF
oct-l II. B. TEN-BYCE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

EOR SALE.-The south half of the douhl,
- bsisk rsg16sees formerly occupied by N McCrta.
- eosaanng rsoms, good cellar, cistern, stab
and An n gpo1 ef4et- This property In situai
na, beu0en seventh and Eighth streets and 10 very
AAbas sssidence, in ntss6 neighborhood. PossesssH
H. In OF October next. Title good OF sale IN
(uire Of fjyDl H rEN-EYCK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

E0R SALE.-A Business Lot on Main
II street. between Tth and str North side) on which
two story hrick Store Building. 70 by 80 fest This
property offered for few days at the very low price
Of 81 600 half cash and baIaLca six months with in
terest. Title good or no sale. Enquire Of
nov25 q. B. TKN-EYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-22

LOR SALE-The vest half Of two
i story doubts Brick DwsliI1g House ,eontaitinE III
rooms, ossAA, GOD desFy hcats painted xAAoaksd III
lot vsfencsd and all In good order situated near
the corner Of 18th and Dss Aoines streets
Price s., 500 Enquire Of H.B. TRN-EYcK.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06

When goo men die, it is meet, that notice
Of their lives and character should be published
as a token Of respeot Tor their memory, and MS an
example to others.
Dea. Simeon Milliken was born in Sea rborou sh,
June &C. 1913, and died Dec. 2, 1854, aged s5
years months aud days.
Mrs. Rachel Masgatt Mi1liken was born in
Massachusetts, Nov. IL, HIS and died n V. Fl,
1884, aged - years and days.
They were married Feb. II, 1906 and lived
together in harmony nearly 80 years. They had
seven sons, and three daughters, of whom, two
daughters survive.
Abont eighty years ago, their families were
among the hrst settlers OF the island Of Mt pcs-
ert. lik tho pioneers of these forests generally,
they possessed but little advantage of school
edueaiion; but rising somewhat above the diff.
hculties CT The times, they assumed a high and
respected stand among their fellows, being for
maay years, leading and influential members Of
fueiety, But the iea!in: trait of their character
Sxs their united devotion to the cause Of religi.
Gus and moral Truth, combating all error and
evil, and endeavoring to train up their children
in the nurture and admoniiion oil the Lord.
Ihey carly united with the Congre .ational
church at Mt. Desert, Of which Mrs. Miliken
remained worthy member through life. striving
with extreme Consciousness and devotion, to com
mend herself to her master ia heaven.
At the Organization Of the BAPTIST church at
Mount Desert, in 1915. Mr. Milikcn bcceme ore
at its deaeons; and it j. no disparasemcnt to tho
ether good men of that church, to say, that for
thirty years no ono did more than he to build
up snd sustain the church. and religious and
moral instruction, in all its branches. as preach
ing prayer meetings, sabbath schools &c He
was active temperance IN an and an advocate
Of universal liberty.
During the past nineteen years ho has resided
in Trenton, where Mrs. MilIken died, after an
Illness OF nearly three years. Her remains
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
The Full Vote for President.

Since printing our table in the Daily
Tribune of Dee. "a, we have received full
returns from California and Nevada, ex-
cept part of one county in the former
State, leaving only Oregon tobe estimated.
The result will be found in the table be.
low, taken from the Tribune Almanac for
1865, to be issued within few days. We
compare the vote with that of the same
States in 1860, at which time Mr.. Lincoln
was in a minority of 1850. He now
has 407 ,3Si majority. which shows change
IN his favor equal to 546,95l votes. There
are several counties and good many sol
diers' votes in Western States not included
in our figures. the returns having arrived
too late for the official count for Electors,
although. in few instances, such votes
were in time for us. and were rcckoned ill.,.
We think the aggregate of those yet eX-
cluded would not amount to $4,000. We
do not count the votes cast in Tennessee.
where from 1900 to 10000 were cast for
Lincoln, and less than 100 for Mcclellan.
Louisiana did not vote directly, the Legis-
laturc choosing her electors. In Old Nir-
ginia, North and Soath Carolina, Georgia,
Florida. Alabama. Mississippi. Arkansas
and Texas, there were 80 votes cast, rcgu-
lar OF irregular.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
CORRESPONDENCE.

Mr.. EDiToR 1T appears by q .tate.
ment made in the Americas that larrc
amount of liquor has been brought into
Ellsworth this fall. should like to in.
quire who brought 1t here You arc we'll
aware that large number of the masters
OF vessels last Spring pledged themselves
not to bring any freight of the kind, know.
lngly' There was a committee appointed
and money raised. to make public the do
ngs of meeting at which pledge was
made and signed, and i: was published. Il
was voted that if any one violated his
pledge, his name should be published, with
comments. | am sorry to say that some
OF those who participated in the meeting
and signed the paper. have, knowingly or
otherwise, brought on freight most Of tho
liquor now here. Is this right l leave
1t to the readers of yoar paper to decide.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
Hum, the Son Of Buz.

Mrs. Stoves story Of "Lum. the son Of
Buz." Is charningly narrated bit of his
tory, all about Il little humuing- bird.
who } was captured up at Rye Beach.
last summer, and who was enc of the
cunnngest examples of atomizcd life on
wings that ever drew wine from the roses
heart. The little fellow at once received
the name of "llum," and, in "a few DAYS.
seemed to feel quite at home in his new
quarters; after the lapse OF which period
the story teller informs Us that
Hum has learned to st upon my finger.
and eat his sugar and water out Of a teas.
l'oon with most Chfisliaifllkc deeoruni.-
He has bat one wcakacss-he will oc-
casionally jump into tie spoon and sit III
his sugar and water, aud then appear to
wonder where it goes TO, His pln.nagc i.
in rather a dr;.bblcd state. owing To these
performances. When absorbed in retec
tiun he sits with his bill straight up ia the
air. Mr.. A-rcads Macauluy to us, and
you should see the Wise air with which.
pcrched on jcnny's thumb, he cooked HE
head now one side and then the other, an
parently listening with most critical at
tention. His confidence in us seems un-
bounded; he lets us stroke his head.
smooth his feathers, without a ilut,er :
and is never better pleased than sitting, a.
he has been doing all this while. ON IN,
hand, turning up his bill, and watching
ny face with great cdfcaton.'
But alas, poor Hum he died one dar,
and the circumstance of his dissolution Is
hus told:
zone chilly morning he managed to fail
into his tGnblcr and Wet himself through /;
and, notwithstanding warm bathings and
tender musings. the poor little fellow
seemed TO get diptheria, or something quite
as dad for humming- birds. We carried
him to a neighboring sunny parlor, where
ivy cmbowers all the walls, and the sun
lies all day. There he revived little,
danced up and down, perched on green
spray that was wreatled across the breast
OF a Psyche, and looked then like a little
fitting soul returning to its rest. Toward
evening he dropped, and having been
nnrsed and warmed and cared for, he was
put to sleep on green twig laid ON the
piano. In that sleep the little head
dropped nodded-fell; and little Hum
went where either bright dreams go-to
the Land of the Hereafter
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
Hancock's First Army Corps.

We have been wondering why more Ell
fort is not being made TO send recruits to
this popular corps, from this locality
Every person that knows anything of the
war and of its many brilliant victories,
knows that General Hancock is not only
one of the hest fighting Generals in the
service, but he is also, one Of the most
popular officers with his men. Our own
Maine 9th, after he understood its good
qualities, from actual experiment, was a
favorite regiment. We heard him, in his
own tent on the Rappahapnock, bestow
upon it such praise as any veteran rcs'-
mcnt would be proud of. Then, this regi'
ment as all others under his command
was ready and willing to follow his gallant,
leader anywhere. This widespread popu-
larity is working wonders in filling up the
Corps. Old soldier. are focking to his
standard; and shall not Maine furnish hel
fun share of the 10000 wanted J
Let us examine the inducements, and
the qualification.
The men must have served two years, and
must be physically qualified. They may
enlist for one two or three years.
Those enlisting will receive from the
Government a bounty Of $500. as soon as
they are mustered in; and in addition the
regular instalmcnts from the Government
in proportion to the period of enlistment
as follows 800 for one years service
one third paid OH enlistment; S21G for two
years service, one third on enlistment ;
$500 for three years, and one third on en-
listmen.. These men will be credited to
the district in which they or their families
NAV be domiciIed. and will therefore be
entitled to local bounties.
/ Free transportation will be Furnished
them to Washington, by any Provost Mar
shall.
On arriving at Washington, they will be
cared for. enlisted and paid promptly.
They will be furnished the best arms in
| the possession OF the Government, and
will be allowed to retain their arms when
honorably discharged.
Persons desiring commissions must make
written application to Brig. General l.
Thomas, Adjutant General of the Army
The time for the recruiting of this corp'
has been extended to the last of January
The municipal authorities of towns, ant
all other loyal men, should at once Sc
about obtaining recruits for this corps
No time should he lost. So, also, shoult
the patriotic soldier who has been honor.
ably discharged, and who feels as if he
still wanted to fight it out on this line,
hasten to enlist in this corps.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
Correspondence between Cen
eral Butler and Admiral
Porter.
GENERAL DuTIrR'g LITTER.

! Headquarters Department TirgiHid and
| North Carolina, Dec. %, 1864. Admiral
/ Upon landing the troops, and making a
thorough reconnaissance of Fort Fisher,
both Gen. Wetzcl aud myself are fully of
/ the opinion that the place could not be
carried by assault, rs it was lait substanti-
ally uninured Us a defensive work. by the
navy fire. We found IL guns protected
by traverses-2 only of which were dis
mounted, bearing up the beach, and cover
ing strip of land. the only practicable
route. not wide enough for thousand men
! in line of battle.
Having captured Flag Pond battery the
garrison of viii, h. to men and = COM
mssinncd officers, were taken off by the
navy, we also captured Half Moon battery,
and officers and 2O5 men of the ID North
Carolina JuniW Reserves. including its
commander from whom learned that
portion of lIoke's division, consisting Of
kirkland's and Hapgood's brigadcs, had
been sent from the lines in front of Rich
mond, on Tuesday last arriving at
Wilmington on Friday night.
Gen. Weitzcl advanced his skirmish
line within fifty yards of the fort, while
the garrison was kept in their bomb proofs
by the fire Of the navy, and so closely that
three or four men of the picket line ven
tnred upon the parapet and through the
sally port Of the works, capturing a horse
which they brought off, killing the orderly
who was the bearer of despatch from
the Chief of Artillery of Gen. Whiting to
bring light battery within the fort, and
also brought away from the parapet the
flag of the fort.
T. This wasdone while the shells of the
navy We're falling about the heads of the
daring men who entered the works. and it
was evident as soon as the fire of the navy
ceased, because of the darkness. that the
fort was fully manned again, and opened
with grape and canister upon our picket
line.
Finding that nothing but the operations
OF regular siege, which did not come
within nay instructions. would reduce the
fort, and in view of the threatening as
peet OF the weather, The wind rising from
the southwest, rendering ito impossible to
make further landing through the surf,
caused the troops with their prisoners to
reenhaik. and see nothing further that
can he done by the land forces.
| shall therefore sail for Hampton Roads
as soon as the Transport. fleet can DO got in
order.
My engineers and officers report Fort
Fisher to me as substantially uninjured.
have the honor to he,
Very Respectfully.
Your obedicnt servant,
Benz. +. Butler.
Major Gen. COMMANDING,
To Rear Admiral Porter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
why CALL FOR More. MEM !, Thi

WY CALL FOR MORE MEM !! This
inquiry 10 answered in the following man
ner by the N. r. Tribune, whichaays; :.
The late csll for half amillisn produced
but two hundred thousand. Credits de-
manded by this or that locality-most OF
all By our own city---cut it down nearly
half. while large numbers drafted have
skulkcd to Canada or nearer hiding places,
leaving our armies no stronger to day than
they were three months ago, as tens oi
thousands have meantime been discharged
on the. expiration Of their term of service
or by reason Of disability; while some
hese deserted, more are disabled. and
many have given their liyes to.their coun-
try. Actually, there are nat 10 many men
in the Unien araies to-day as there was
when the President Issued his last Call fol
half million-
We still cherish ardent hopes that few
OF none Of the men now cdiked will eve,
Be wanted at the front that the rebellion
win collapse before they can be sent for.
vsrd. Could the whole three hundred
thousand be raised in January, we eoa-
filently believe that the var would be
over before theknd of March. Nothing
win % contribute to that blessed consuni-
ration rs = prompt and hearty response
othe new call
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
The Lecture.

Lectures are one Of the many ways in
vented, or introduced to educate the popu-
lar mind, in these latter days; and it has
become popular and highly beneficial
institution" Most every village that can
boast of two or three thousand inhabitants
can and does sustain one Of these modern,
and popularized enterprises, called
"Course of Lectures The gifted b ech-
er, the rougher. more vehement, and YET
more eloquent Cough; the smooth and
charming Phillips; the scholarly and studi-
Gus Emerson and Giles, have made Lee
ures a necessity of the age, and lecturlne
an industrial pursuit. alike honorable and
valuable. Small villages like our own,
cannot command the means, nor an audi
ence 10 warrant an attempt to procure such
men, We must be content to listen to
men of less celebrity, who, though enjoy
ing a more limited reputation, yet are just
as instructive, and just as valuable to us
as the more noted and popular.
The Lecture on Wednesday evening wa'
by Rev C. c. Everett of Bangor. His
subject was :. Popular Government" al
interesting and profitable theme. Fol
one hour the audience listened with til,
greatest interest, and with undiminishe,
pleasure to the speaker, rs he elucidatc'
his views and proved by the history of tn,
past, that :. Popular Government is th'
Divincly appointed end OF all History.
Legitimately and easily, after treating thu
subject historically, the lecturer alluded t.
the present condition of our country, an,
of its hopeful aspect. No one can doub
that the lecturer has heart beating il
unison with the people as they put fortl
all their energies to establish andmaintai'
popular government. after hsteniDg t
the earnest, and eloquent effort Of Wednes
day evening. No-one went out of tn
Hall, without feeling more respect 70
popular rights, and 4 deeper love for hi
Town country and its ius0tatiens. -
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