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The Portland daily press., 1865-12-15
l5Y TELEGRAPH,
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
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Friday Morning, December To- 1865
xxx CoNGREss---1st Session.
SENATE.
WASuTNnro1 n

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
resolution was offered, instructing the
Judiciary Committee to inquire into the ex-
pediency of providing by law for the adoption
Of the eight hour system in Government en-
ployment. Laid over.
Mr.. Foote, of Vermont, announced the
death OF Jacob Collamer. Eulogistic remarks
were made. The customary resolutions were
adopted.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday
next.
Hart, Of New York, was appointed on the
Committee for the District of Columbia, vice
Davis declined,
ling, Plentz, Morrill, of Vermont, Newell of
New Jersey, Smith of Kentucky and Ferry of
Michigan were appointed committee on
the resolution for reimbursing the loyal States
for war expenses. ,.-.s
The following is the committee to inquire
into the condition of the late rebel States =
Messrs Stevens, Washburn, of Illinois, Nor
rill, Order, Bingham, Conklin, Boutwell,, Blow
and Rogers.
A resolution was passed to adjourn from the
10th of December to the 9th of January.
bill appropriating $4,000 for repairing
and furnishing the Presidents House, and
bill for the payment of invalid and other pen
sions, were passed. asst
A resolution was unanimously passed, de-
claring that treason against the United States
Government is crime and ought to be pun
ished
A resolution was passed, that all papers in
reference to the rebel States be referred to the
select committee of fifteen, and that no repre-
sentation from such States be admitted to
seats until Congress declares such States en-
titled to representation. ~.
A message was received from the Senate,
announcing the death of Mr.. Collamer.
Mr.. Morrill, pronounced eulogy, and the
usual resolutions were adopted.
The House then adjourned
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Protest of Judge Busted.

MOBILE, Dec. IL.
1t will be recollected that Thomas G. A.
Dexter, a special Treasury agent was arrested
by the military on charge of fraud, and that
General Wood declined to obey the writ of
habeas corpus issued by Judge Busted, for
the liberation of Dexter, on the ground that
said writ was suspended in the State, by proc
lamation of the President, and the action
of General Wood in the matter was fully slls-
tanned by the President. Yesterday the
Judge delivered his final opinion in this case,
saying-the warrant for attachment against
Gen. Wood, will be vacated with the Courts
consent, but while acquiring Wood cannot
even by implication consent to what consid-
er an encroachment of the Executive Depart
ment of the Government upon one OF its
coordinate branches. The exercise of these
functions by the President, not only allow, but
directs disobedience to these authorities. I
claim exemption from any responsibility of
guilt as alleged. I respectfully protest against
the act of the President, and assert that the
trial OF the petitioner, Dexter, cannot lawfully
proceed in any other way than that establish
ed according to the forms now prescribed by
the Constitution, Christian reverence and
obedience to which is the most patriotic ser
vice that either citizen or State can render
to the Government.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-15
Beauties of "Reoonstruction."

In Mississippi an unpardoned rebel-a Cen
eral in the rebel army-was elected Governor
by the "Reconstructionists." Nearly all the
officers elected were men who had served in
the rebel army. In that state are many, ne
groes who were enlisted and served in the I'm
ion army, and who, on being mustered out of
service, like the white Union soldiers, were al
lowed to retain the rifles or muskets with
which they had fought, and with which they
had defended the national flag, by paying a
certain amount which was deducted from the
claims due them from the Government. Now
see how RECONSTRUCTED" Mississippi treats
these colored patriots. The following item
from special Washington dispatch, tells the
story: 5om
aThe Adjutant General of Mississippi has
issued an order to the captains of the recently
organized militia companies, directing them
by order of the Governor, to disar1n the ne
groes within their company beats. He says:
SIN the execution OF this order you will abstain
with any resistance you will employ sufficient force
to accomplish your object" - TT e'AsaS-
Under this order honorably discharged vete-
rams, who purchased the weapons with which
they aided in conquering treason, are being
forced to surrender them to unrepentant reb-
els. who are recognizing their armed forces.
Who will not say that great are the beauties
of Reconstruction" as illustrated in Mississ-
ippi, or that the freed negroes will not be per-
fectly safe in the hands and under the control
of the recent white rebels of the South?
Article of the Amendments to the nation
al constitution reads as follows:
Art. 2. A wen regulated militia, being necessary
to the security OF free state, the right of the PEO
PIE to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed
We don't know how lawyers explain this
provision--this SACRED guarantee"-of the
constitution, but if the free men of color in
the South are people we don't see why they
have not right to their arms, or how they
can lawfully be wrested from them except for
crime, and especially since the U. S. Govern
menthas furnished them with their arms, and
taken pay for the same. 1Cr ma ssa
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Georgia Legislature.

MILLEDGEvILLE, Ga, Dec. IL.
The Provisional Governor sent TO the Leg
islature to-day the following dispatch:
Washington, Dec. II, 1856.
j. johnson, Professional Governor: - The
Governor elect will be inaugurated, which will
not interfere with the Provisional Governor.
You will receive instructions in few days
with regard to being relieved. Why can't you
elect Senator? I would issue no commits
sions to members of Congress. Leave that
for the incoming Governor. We are under
obligations TO you for the noble, efficient and
patriotic manner in which you have discharg-
ed the duties of Provisional Governor and
you will be sustained by the Government.
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON,
- President.
A committee has been appointed to wait on
Governor jenkins, and learn when it will suit
him to be inaugurated. 1t is understood that
he desires to know his real status before TAX
ing his Office. .5-.e,Nrf -- 81 a..
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Nearo Troubles In Louisiana.

n .ffaF NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 12.
A number of Louisiana country newspapers
state that the white military organization un-
der the Governors order cannot be effective as
they have no arms In some of the Parishes
OF Terre Bonnie and Natchitoches, for exam
pie, the negroes are evil disposed towards the
whites, and these papers charge that evil dis
posed white persons are at the bottom of this
state Of things. In the Parish of Natchito-
ches, it is evident to all that the militia of the
STAGE must be organized and armed soon, to
afford the necessary protection to the whites
The course of the military authorities in in
terfering by force of arms to protect the cot
ton agent charged before the State court with
stealing cotton, from arrest by the sheriff, has
been approved by Gen. Candy. The sheriff S
account only Of the affair has been published.
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Ne.c York Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA.
Cott0n-frm; sales 1000 bales of Middlng Uplands
at 40 q 50c.
Flour-1o q 15c higher sales 16,5Oo bbls. State at
6 90 9 40. Round Hoop Ohio 60 q 75. Western
8 IS q 8 80. Southern, sales 1000 bbls. at 8 70 a
10 90. Canada, sales 400 bbls. at s 90 q II co.
Wheat-2 a &c higher; sales 1000 bushels Chica-
60 Spring and Milwaukee Club at SO g rs. Am
Der Milwaukee, new, IS q l 80. u
Corn-1c higher; sales 176, 900 bushels Mixed West
ern at 90 a 96c.
+ oats-1c higher; sales Of Sound at IS q 81.
Beef-heavy. Nfk ~
Pork-sales $500 bbls. of Mess at % rs q 20 90.
Lard-sales $50 bbls. at 16 q 20ac. i
Whiskey-dull; sales, $50 bbls. at 2 80 "a "a.
Sugars dull; Sales 450 hhds. of Martinique at
214c. Clarified Cuba at 14ac. Havana, 40 boxes at
15sc. .NA -4A-A a.lf "a.
Moiasses-quiet.
Naval Stores-quiet. .,-,.. rs..
Petroleum easier; SALES of crude at 41sc; 1000
bbls. of refined bonded at &c.
Freights to Liyerpool-declining. 3s,s r.s.s "a
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The Presidents Advice to the South Carroll
fstssa co. lima Congressman.

The Presidents Advice to the South CARROLL
Z 100 lima Congressman.
just before the Inauguration of Gov. Orr,
of South Carolina, Governor Perry laid before
the Legislature the following telegraph dis
patch from the President: agoo 6
WASHINGTON, Nov. ~, 1866.
aTo B. f. Perry, Provisional Governor:
III do not think it necessary for the men,
beers elect for South Carolina to be present at
the organization of Congress. On the contra
ry it will be better policy to present their GER
tifcates of election after the two Houses have
organized, which viii then be simple ques-
ton, under the Constitution, of the members
taking their seats. Each House must judge
for itself the election returns and qualifica-
lions OF its own members. As to what the
two Houses will do in reference to the oath,
now required to be taken before the members
can take their seats, it is unknown to me; and
do not like to predict. But, upon the whole,
am of opinion it would be better for the
question to come up and be disposed of after
the two Houses have been organized. hope
that your legislature will adopt code in ret
erence to free persons of color that will be ac-
ceptable to the country, at the same time do
ing Justice to the white and colored popula-
ton. .rof aetnfFtssg 741
ANDREW JOHNSON President"
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3To B.. r. Perry, Provisional Governor:
ANDREW JOHNSON, President"
"a A California paper details the pr

BB- A California paper details the prepara-
tons for commencing the work of tunneling
the Sierra Nevada at the pass selected for the
route of the Pacific Railroad. Laborers have
been engaged, three points fixed for the COM
mencement Of opera.ions-at the beginning,
the summit and the ending-and it is stated
that the work can be finished in year,
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which prevails in that state:
The people accept the reputation Of the rebel war
debt quite as cheerfully, considering the doleful
prophecies of the gentlemen Of the late convention.
So many Of the delegates there earnestly assured
me that their constituents exceedingly anx-
ious to pay that eighteen millions of dollars, that
half led into believing tina the President had i'm
posed hard condition upon the Georgians. HAPPY,
doubted, and didn't waste much sympathy, for 1
find that it was all grand game at speculation.
cents on the dollar anxious The State should be
held the payment of their face value; but strange
as It may SEEM haven't found single man, except
those thus pecunary interested, who finds faut be-
canse Of the repudiaton!
The feeling toward Northern men is very far from
being liberal or kindly. Many OF them are, have
already said coming in here; they tolerated. but
not welcomed. Having once fought to overcome
sstance to the government they must now fight
the nation. There are gerry Jea0 counties in the
State in tchich Northern labor and capital sco,ld
be safe but jor the presence Of the military. know
that this is broad and serious assertion. make it
with full consciousness of its meaning.
The worst feature Of the political situation is that
the secondary character of the authority of the
eral government is everywhere practically asserted
sour defeat was the necessary result of superiority
OF numbers and resources" says Ex-Governor john
he and they had warred against the supreme law Of
of the land. The one thing have had to report
from all sections, well the lesson taught in the
earlier elections and thunderingly echoed in the
later elections is that the general sentiment asserts
that eUeTy man fedLty is frstde to the State. Not
to have 'gone with the ate" in her late struggle
now to be scorned and condemned
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-15
A Murdered aran Discoyered.

TOLEDO, o., Dec a.
The remains of Jonathan Gillett, formerly
of the firm of Wright, Gillett & Rawson, of
New York, and more recently of this city, who
mysteriously disappeared three years ago, have
been found here, under circumstances which
leave no doubt of his having been murdered.
The Mayor has offered ONE thousand dollars
reward for the apprehension of the mrderers.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-15
KentucIeu Lenislnf,f,.e.

FRANKFoRT, KY, Dec IA.
Young offered resolutions. which were order
ed to be printed and referred to the Commit
tee on Federal Relations that the Assembly
heartily approves OF the action of the last
General Assembly in rejecting the proposed
amendment of the Constitution of the limited
States, and that this Assembly has no right or
authority to CONSIDER or vote upon the mea-
sure until it shall be again passed or proposed
by Congress.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-15

Ne,r Orleans Marksfs.

,tr NEW ORLEANS, Dec. II.
Cotton-active; sales to-day 5000 bales at 46 "a 47c
for middling. Molasses-declining; prime at SOC.
Freights unchanged. Stock of cotton on hand
146, 600 bales "a t
Gold, firm at 1471. 4 fs.s1sgs7
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Second National Bank.
Ocean Insurance Company /!
The National Traders Bank.

VHE Stockholders of this Bank are hereby notified
Il that their Annual Meeting win be held at their
Banking Room, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of JanIi-
airy next. at o'clock p NJ, to choose five Directors
for the ensuing year, and to act any other busi-
ness that may legally come before them.
Portland, Dec 6, 1s65.-dtd
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California OIL Wells. (

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA.
Reports from the Humboldt oil wells are very
encouraging, and present the best prospects,
though not yet sunk deep enough to settle the
question whether it will pay. % -s 3
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For Sale.

IItHE Stock and Fixtures of a Grocery and Provis-
Il ion Store with good run Of mostly cash trade.
Location one OF the best best in the city, it being
For particulars enquire at this office. -4et ID z
4 Dec IA, 1S65-d&wtf'g reflE3 sft f.s.
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Wanted.

DY young unmarried man pleasant, furnish
ID ed room s1ithout bodrd-in private family pre-.
ferred. Must not be too far from the Post Office.
Address, stating terms, = ai
Dec 14-d4t H. L., Press Office.
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MEDICAL ELECTRICITY
a =. Z DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
Ia MIDDLE STREET,
Nearly Opposite the United States Hotel,

ia MIDDLE STREET,
Nearly Opposite she United States Hotel,
xx7HEKE he w0u,d rssneot,ully announce 70 the
w citizens OF Portland ana vlcmlty, tnat ne has
located ri, oy e We bsqe the two
OF the worst forms Of disease IN persons who have
tried other forms OF treatment IN vain and curing
patients in so short te spre .ne question: Is often
do they say te a. moi ssy inns
we win say ysennd time without charSe We WIN
doctor III Sas haan nractca Electrician FIR t,ra,s
VI. - and iS also a reoular craduafed nbys;niX
one Ia nergectly adpted to chronic dissass %
I rm If nervous or sick headache: oenrao,a IN
t th head. neck or extremties: consumpton when
IN tbe acute STAGES or where the LUNGS are mot Snii
involved. acute or chronic rbeunafism scroca M
diseases white dwellings, spinal diseases cnryat,,re
Of the spine. Contracted muscles, distorted limb
palsy or paralysis st. Vitas' Dance DEAFNESS stam
mering or hesitancy OF speech dyspepsia. indices
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-15

THE Four-Story Brick House No. As Park Street.
L in Park Street Block. Possession on 1st Cay Of
March next, Rent $500. Apply at 1I1I ~
- .s.- PORTLAND SAVINGS BANK,
Dec 18th, 1866. dc14d3tawtf 8,
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Rennenber.

We keep the best line Of Ladies' DRESS BUT
TONSin Portland, and our place of businessis Y ~
No. las & $50 Middle St.. Portland, Me.
4 raEt8s. FITZGERALD & HODSDON.
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limited.

WU2lted.
GIRL 10 or 16 years old to take care of q child
n two years old during the day, and to board at
home Inquire at
FREEMAN HOUSE,
Middle st.
Dec 14-d3t*
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Holiday Presents.
Great Prize Distribution
New York Gift Association !
713 BrOGdsOGy, Nes0 York.
100000, q
To be Sold for One Dollar Each!


Without regard to vale, and not to be paid for until
you ks'oto achdt you are to recesre. ,.
Among those who have acknowledged the receipt
Of Valuable GIFTS drawn from this Association re-
GENTLY the following kindly permit their names to be
used:-
Robert H. Hotchkiss, New Haven, Conn.,, Melode-
on, value $3.50. W. F. 7. Willis, W.. 22d St., New
York, Diamond Cluster Pin, valued $780, Mrs. B.
Miss Ellen F. Dickerson. Binghampton, N. Y, Melo-
deon, value 800. Mr. E. H. Stone. 30 Tenth St., N.
Y, Piano, value $3.50. Mrs. Teresa A. Miller ,Scran-
Peck, Springfield, H., MeIodeon, value s125. Dr.. 1.
Van Ripper, Washington, D. c, Gold Hunting Cased
Watch value $50. Edward H: Lindsay, Worcester,
Mass, Piano, value $3.50. Miss d. H. Farwell, Du-
buque, Iowa. Diamond Ear Drps, value $3.50
Francis I. Moran, 1876 Pearl st, Albany N. Y, Music
Silver Set value sso Lieut. b HendrcRa WIZ WIZ
ards Hotel, Washington, d. G Silver Patent Lever
Watch value $65. Many persons who have drawn
valuable prizes do not wish their names published OF
we might extend this list. 1910 E1E
MANNER oE DISTRIBUTION.
CERTIFICATES naming each article and its
vatue are placed in Sealed Envelopes which are well
mixed. One ofthese Envelopes, containing the Ger
tcate Order for article worth at least one
dollar at retail will be delivered at our office or sent
by mail to any address, without regard to choice,
receipt OF 20 cents. The purchaser will see what ar
TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, and can then
send One Dollar and receive the article named.
gNo Blanks-Every purchaser gets an article
Parties dealing with us may depend on having
prompt returns, and the article drawn viii be mme-
diatey sent to any address by return mail express
Entire satisfacsien Guaranteed i'm all
Cases.
81. Certificates foI 81, Thirteen forIs2; Thirty
AGENTS WANTED. Send for q Circular
All letters should be addressed eE
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no r.. Box b567 Post Office, New York.
r
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To the Senate and House Of Representatives or the
Legislature Of Maine.
H,HE Proprietors of the Union Wharfin Portland,
i hereby request that their Charter be 30 amended
as to authorize them to enclose their wharf with
Stone Wall, with suitable platforms outside.
4 a X. sHu ELI Wharf
R. o. CONANT, Committee.
Dec 4, 1896. ..,li. ,.5 dc5d3w
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Portland 8 Rochester Railroad a.i Go.

IL persons entitled to Stock In the Portland and
- Rochester r. r. Co., are requested to cab g the
ONCE or the Company, No. 81 Middle Stu ana S Sa
change their Bonds, Coupons, and Trustees NC
ceipts for certificates Of Stock
LEWIS PIERCE,
Treasurer p. 81 r. r. K. Co.
Dee 1ses dc6tf
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For Matanzas.

For Matanzas.
The fast sailing Brig ssMARY A.
Ht1/ CHASE" Capt. Mcdonald, having good
| AE accommodations, will have immediate
/ 4lAlkA dispatch for the above port.
- For passage only, apply to Capt. on
- CHASE, CRAM s. sTURTEvANT,
Dec 9-dlw Widgery's Wharf
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Ward Artist.
To Let.

70 Let.
CINGLE and Suits OF Rooms furnished or un-
y furnished to let with or without board at II
Free Street.
Respectable transient boarders accommodated.
p Dec 11-d1w*4 t-i4't ~ - p
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The southern white. and the Nation.

"Dixon," writing from Georgia to the Bos-
ton Advertiser, thus gives his estimate of the
kind Of loyalty to the national government
which prevails in that state:
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Remember.

We Manufacture Hoop Skirts to order. Keep the
best qualities Of French Corssts which we sell for
s1.75 per pair. ~tra4e 4rr fsrfrs =
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WE DEFY COMPETITION | s.
100 doz Ladies' ALL WOOL RIBBED HosE, Soc pr.
CASHMERE CLOVES l-Ha
50 doz. Ladies', for 40 cents per pair.
Remember!

4 .ia R0m0m Der /! -ba..te
We buy our Knit Wooden Goods by the Case, and
can afford to sell them at very Low PRICES.
100 doz. Hoods at csc each. worth LOO
100 dog. Hoods az 75c each, werth 4 rs
ZOE dog. Hoodsa at Loo each, worth 1.5O
100 dox. Cloudsat LOO worth everywhere1 81
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100 doc childrsns Bal Hose, all Wool, 10 and iscp
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We have a few more Ladies' Vests, high neck long
sleeves, tor $500 each. f5es
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Remember!

Ladies', 1t will pay-if you want to buy new
Cloak. we have got them Embellishments by
Paine, Berry s Co., Of New York. New ones IN
every day. 1T SOS toar.aiG
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-27
MEDICINE.
HairrUprootad

'fAL# - NE@O~@
Esrom ali parts Of the Body an Eve
HAA's DEPTLAToRY POWDER" Ask or Ben1 for
uphams Daptlatory Powder, and take 20 other.
Price 81. Mailed 70 any address for SIPS, bv q.
.. UPHAm, % South Eighth street, Philadelpha a.
TTpham's HaIr Gloss and Curling
~ Fluid ID the best hair dressing in the world
It imp arts beautiful gloss t1 de hair Keeps IL
enFs, promotes it's growth, &c. Price, so cents a
bottle. M0NA GNA
UphnmsS letter Ofntment Il . sure
cure for Tsasr, SAX hhstTa, Ohapped Hands, Bar
bsr's Itch, 90. Price, so cents box.
Uphaan's Asthma Care relieves the most
violent parcxyisms Of Asthma, in ian naisnsss and
effects speedy cure. Price, ~ . package.
TTpham's Dyspepsia Cure In ware
" ranted to cure any case Of Dyspepsia, 10
matter kois song stdfading Price 81. sentby mail
Upham's FreekIe Banisher removes
Treckles, Tau, sunburn, PimpIes on the Face,
softens the Skin and Beauties the complexion.
Price so cents.
hefvfne AID Rejarenaking Remedy, restores to
manly vfgor all who suffering from Impaired
Spinal Energy, Nervous Debility, &C.. arising
from hatsver canss. Price, 81 q package. .ssssf
The Japamese Hair Stain colors the
Whiskers or MoustAche beautiful black OF brossB
nconstats Of enly ons PrsParafiOas Color Will not
fade % wash ont.l Only 90 ce6ts a box ttif -
Sold bys. @. UPHAM. rs south Eighth street,
Philadelphia, and by all Druggists. Circulars
BRoUGHToN WOOD,
le df1eW Cor. Third and Main Streats, u
les-an ,--- Agents for Evansville.
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Having pow q s.
New York, who is eli
the Gold Room, We Vi
sbled to take sdvantG
fluctuations IN the /.