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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.


FAINT. He says that the several States
are harmonious Y working within the
constitution, and any further steps
necessary to be taken, il any be ne
ceSsary, must be taken by Congress.
He will not approve the proposed
amendment to the constitution, but
suggests the aboliShing of the elec-
toral college and providing for the
election of President by the people,
without regard II State boundaries
He also recommends the election of
Senators by the people at large, in
each State, and that the Supreme
Judges shall hold Office twelve years,
one-thi, being appointed every four
years. The larger portion OF the mes
sage is devoted to foreign affairs, in
Guiding the claims against England
and the Mexican protectorate. The
message will be sent South, in adj
vance, by the United States and Eu-
ropean News Association, for diSr-
button among the Southern papers.
The first monthly report Of the Blu
rear Of Statistics, co ulsNied in accord
anCe with the law authorizing the
bureau, contains a statement of the
imports and exports Tor duty, Au
gust, September and October, the
latest commercial reports from Bra
I'll, Venezuela, Madeira and New
Df0hs"leN' table OF Tie average OF
the tons Old measurement, to the
tons new measurement, statements
OF me number ana Vaii'e ana title OF
ueeGS ana mortgages lled LOT record,
me I'ailA Q. En7'i'hu ) rates OF diS-
count from ioft' Il comparative state
menu oL ine eN pc from france
TO me ! niIeI SyateS.
me "iai'4 Jury OF TINS GiStf!ct
iound ide oIii 'o'o"N against san
tofa tohoFef' i"r perjury IN the tes-
tli'ollS aTat ans: |enGfSon DAVIS ana
otLei ;, leIatlNe 10 tAe ASSASSINATION
OF fresi9ehJ Lincoln.
zen. Hheiiaail mas teIegraphed to
Gen Hiailt tiiat ne should place Gen.
Std&"LeN uHaef arrest Tor goln& INTO
hataiiofaS. IL Is eNpectcu ne Went
III TIE lmpeftal interest; II SO, he VIII
be coli"r.Hltu: me war Depart F
nent received lis hFSt information OF +
: movements 1fom the
Cnltet states ana european News
a sSociatIeh'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
Railroad ColIision---Casualtie SC

We are indebted to the courtesey
OF Mr. Beard, operator at this place,
for the following important news:
The late rains were very general.
Damage to railroads considerable.
Two bridges broken on Mississippi
Central near COtfeeville, causing
some detention of trains. One bridge
was repaired yesterday, and the
other will be finished to-day. No in
corruption on NO. Road. Memphis
and Charleston Road considerably
damaged by washing out of bridges,
causing interruption and detention
Of trains, and finally resulting in a
serious disaster. The freight train
bound East collided with express
train bound West, u miles East Of
Corinth, at $50 yesterday p. III. Both
engines badly smashed up. Engineer
ana fireman not hurt. Baggage, eX-
press and second class slr burned up,
with contents. Baggage master,
named Jones, and two persons I'M
known, killed, and bodies consumed
in the burning ears. Five section
men and one negro killed. w. II. (
Staten, Conductor of Express train,
badly cTiDDlp1 IeUS broken in fo11|
places, since died His remains sent
to Memphis. Express train had been
thrown ont of time by the breaks in
the road and was running wild, it is
said without proper caution. Track
will probably ~ c;eared to-day (Fri-
lay
Telegraph lines were much inter
upted Tuesday and Wednesday, but
IRE now working in all directions.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01

\ FRhCAs.-We learn that at the
ball given by stephen Lee aud Tom
Horton, (coi'd,) last Thursday even
ing, opposite the Mississippian
office, a fracas occurred between a
Yankee soldier and Tom Horton, in
which the "Yank" was badly worst
ed-TOm knocking him down and
beating him severely. We have not
learned the cause of the sbrimmage,
but have heard that Tom, after hand
ling him TO his satisfaction, declared
that "nO id Yankee should intrude
himself upon his Iremises-that the
ball was made up of select colored
people, and he was determined that
no others should he admitted. Mis-
sissippian.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
e. ". SCATTER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

WT0ULD respectfully inform his old friends a.
w and customers, aud the public general "a
ly, that he has removed from Sharon and set IN
tied in Canton, where he will confirms the
Merchant Tailoring Business,
in all its various branches. Having an experience
OF nearly thirty years. he feels confident OF his abil.
ity to give satisfaction 10 all who NAV favor him
with their patronage liberal share of which no
solicits from the public.
Having resided and carried on business in Sharon
LOT many years, respectfully refers to the eitizens
Of that place aud vicinity. ".
sHlF on West side Pubic Squne--oDe door
Notta-' J Richards
Avg. q, 1855. s
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01

We are panied to learn that the
personal controversy between Major
Thomas Walton and Capt. Harold
BelIamy, which attracted some atten-
ton during the summer, has had a
bloody termination. We hear they
met on heroad in Sunfiower county,
and agreed 10 fight it ont then and
there. Capt BeIlamy was killed, but
not until Ia had twice wounded Ma
jor Walton. Major WIS wounds are
slight. Capt Bellamy was an officer
of the 4Sth Mississippi regiment,
Harris Brigade, and was highly es-
TENED by his comrades. lie was
unmarried.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01

The President informed Gen Frank
Blair on Tuesday last, that lie main
tanned the position expressed to Gov.
Sharkey, Oh the question of impartial
suffrage, and that he still believed
that it was a question belonging to
the States, and that with which the
Executive or Congress had nothing
TO do.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
metropolitan Enterprise!
G RAND
a :: siUas distribute
OF THE
JEWELERS. ASSOCIATION.
Depot, 1917 Broadway.

Capital . $1,000 900.
Depot, 1917 Broadway.
An immense stock Of Pianos, Watches,
Jewelry and Fancy Goods, all to be sold for
One Dollar each. without regard to value,
and not to be paid for till you see what you
will receive.
Certificates, naming each articfS and its
value, are placed in sealed envelopes and we'll
mixed. 0ue of these envelopes will be sent
hy mail 10 any address on receipt of 25 cents;
five for 81 eleven for 50; thirty for So six
ty-fvc for $40: and one hundred for SIS.
On receipt Of the Certificate you will see
what you are going to have, aud then it is at
your option to pay the dollar and take the
article or not. Purchasers may thus obtain
Gold Watch, Diamond Ring, Piano, Sewing
Machine, or any set of Jewery on our list,
for 81 and in no case can they get less than
One Dollars worth, as there are 40 blanks.
Agents are wanted in every town in the
country every person can make $40 day
selling our Certificates in the creates. sale Of
Jewelry ever known.
Send % cents for a certificate, which will
inform you what you can obtain for 81. At
the same time get our circular, containing
full list and particulars also, terms to
agents. Address,
JAS. HUTCHINSON h CO..
July II. 1917 Broadway, N. Y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
E5EE3 fsEtsGgE5 MOUSE,
CANTON, Miss.


EERG. G. z. HN T = ES,
Respectfully Informs the ~
travelling public, that her House ls...sfG
lis still kept oren for their accom- 5sss...htsSyy
mediation. Her table is always ~ xs.s:l.
supplied wish the best The market affords
and she will spare neither pains nor ex-
Hense 10 render her house equal to any in
the place.
III addition to her own personal attention,
She has sucured the services Of an expert
enced Steward, and having polite and attent-
i've servants, hopes to be able to give entire
satisfaction to al who may favor her with
call.
In connection wsh her house Is COM
modious aud safe stable, where all horses
entrusted to bis charge will receive the atten-
ton Of an experienced Ustler.
Mar. ,, 'G6-lf'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
TNECLVENI MQTT1E.
Administrative Notice.

Administrative Notice.
To all creditors Of the estate Of John II. Ma.
grader, deceased
FEHE estate of John II. Magruder, deceased,
l. having been declared insolvent by the
Probate Court of Madison county, state of
Mississippi, you are hereby notified to come
forward aud have your claims duly probated,
and registered according to law, on or before
the first day of August, 1861 or said claims
will be forever barred.
E. c. MAGRUDER,
ADM'x of said estate.
June %, 1866. eT6m
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
STALLS UNRIvALLED PIANO POLISH,

DAHAA D UNu1 hLLLU IIhNU IUA1ohi
Just introduced and being adopted by all leading
houses in the manufacture of Pianos, Organs Billiard
Tables, Furniture, etc. etc Every who has Piano
should have bottle Of this Polish Send for Circulars
and we will give full particulars and directions. Ar.
plications for Territory and Agencies received by
BROWN & PERKINS, General Agents for the United
States, i20 Broome street, N. Y.
As many persons in the country want a single bottle
and tue article cannot be sent by mail where Clubs
are made up, and or more dozen ordered with the
money! we will forward by express charges paid for
Sc per dozen.
BROWN 4 PERKINS,
Genl Agents for the United States
delly No. 400 I,roome Street. n Y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01

PRETTY WC1IEE.-Of all other
views a man may grow tired but in
the countqRance of women there is a
variety which sets WEAKNESS at tle-
fiance. "The divine right of beauty"
says Junius, sis the only divine right
"A man can acknowledge, and a pretty
woman the only tvrant he is not au-
thOriZed to resist"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01

A military definition Tor a kiss. A re-
port at headquarters.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01
MUSIC DEPARTMENT.

We would respectfully call the attention of Choir
Leaders and Singng-SchOol Teachers to onr establish
Anthem Books can be obtained the most favorable
terms.
The long experience of Our Mr.. PERKINS in Musical
Conventions, Choirs the Cncert Room ard Sunday
School, enables him to give advice and information on
all points of musical interest to the selection Of
proper works of instruction, formation of musical
schools, progress in musical studies and items Of gen
era interest to the composers leaders, teachers and
students
Sheet Music furnished the usual terms with
promptness and dispHch Country orders solicited
and selections made for pupils teachers concerts etc
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-12-01

The New Sunday School Singing Book,
"T H f G 0 L DEN PR IN IS E -
BY r. E. PERKINS,
Author Of Sacred Lutte Sunday School Banner Oriental
Glee Book, Palm, King, etc, etc
We will send specimen copy, post paid, to any ad.
dress, receipt Of twenty cents. The price Of the
Golden Promise " is as follows:
BY the 100 d" ..................25 90
Single copies, in board IS
BY the 100 " .-....-...-.... 80 90
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-03
LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS
TO THE
DAILY conn III !lE3lRI r. CI.A.T4.
From Connecticut.

NEW HAVEN, May l.-General Hawley, Governor
elect, and staff, accompanied by Governor Bucking-
ham, left Hartford by the $50 P NJ train in special
guards and escorted into the city amid the firing OF
cannon and ringing of bells
Tic Republican caucus ofthe Senate tonight nom
mated John F. Wait of Norwich, for President pro
tenn. and john r. Buck, of Hartford for Clerk. The
Republican caucus il the House nominated David
Gallup, Of Plainneid, FOR Speaker; John NJ Morris,
Of New Haven, for Clerk and james V. Painter of
Colchester. for Assistant Clerk The Democratic
caucus Of the House nominated Charles H. Ingersou
Of New Haven, for Speaker and Fred. a. Willouga-
by Tor Clerk. The inauguration Of Governor Haw-
ley takes place tomorrow, and will be accompanied
by an imposing civic parade.
new HAVEN, CT, May 2.-,Ihe newly elected State
officers were duly installed in their respective Offices
to-day with appropriate ceremonies. After being
escorted TO the Capital, Governor Hawley delivered
message to the Senate and House. The message
was short and devoted mostly to affairs of State inter
est. lie suggests constitutional amendment, de-
signed TO restore the right Of suffrage 20 small class
OF citizens who have been denied it. because of color
since the year 1878, which amendment, rejected last
year. should again he submitted to the electors of the
State in scasonabie time
With regard to Federal relations he remarked that
the heart the nation longs for the day o? full rosto
ration, when every State in all its parts shall be per
forming its natural functions in our great system
without external interference restraint but .he
added, the country will never consent that any but
loyal men shall receive its favor5 or sit among its
rulers.
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lROported for the Daily oommerciaI.I

ANNAPOLIS, May l, 1866.
~ Court Of Appeq5s Of Na!pjqad-ApriL Term, 1866.
No. II. Special docket which had been set down for
hearing TODAY has been postponed to the end of the
appeals from Baltimore city, and will be called after
No: 81 on the general docket
nos. 10 and 10. Special docket will be called 10
morrow wv edneSday), after which Nos IS and 10 will
be called. The Court will then proceed with the
general docket, heginning with No 10.
NO. II. Othce docket, Matthews ct al vs. Alb ert sr
a.; appeal from the Superior Court of Baltimore
nyered the opinion of the Court. Decree reversed
with costs and cause remanded for further pro-
ceHdingS.
DANGER OF HAsTY BCRIAL--A French Archbishop
from death by premature BURIAL and a similar story
IS now told by NJ. Lalu, cure of Gizay, France He.
says nave just witnessed fact which has greatly
excited the people of the neighborhood. A womao
named RadOgOnde Deguesseau, who was supposed to
DC dead, was to have been inferred in the morning
ana the relatives were all in attendance when the
person who had laid out tho corpse as she was com
petlng ner work tanced she discovered slight move
man was found to be still alive l Immediately went
10 see the woman, and found pulse-no move
Hent tne members were perfectly stiff, but by close
observation at intervals an almost iuaperceptib!e
swelling OF one OF the arteries of the neck could be
dlscerned. let few drOpS of brandy fall upon her
teeth, which were clenched in such manner that il
was impossible TO separate them, and shortly after
slEnt hlsslng nolse was heard. She continues still
N"ehy Louf houfa alter) IL the same comaose state
ANNAPOLIS, May 2, 1866
Governor of Maryland-appeas from the Circuit
Court tor Anne Arundel county, c. R. johnson Jr
special JudgeJ The argument of these causes was
commenced by A. b, Hagner for the appellant and
Frank h. StOckett for the appeees.
No. ". Office Docket. Davidson VS.. Myers ct al
appeal from the Superior Court of Baltimore city,
Justice Cochran delivered the opinion of the Court
decree affirmed. with costs to tho appellee.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-03
ANUSEMESTS.

HOLIDAY STREET THArRE.-To-nightt the comedy
company at this house will appear in Shakspeare's
brilliant and witty comedy Of Much Ado about
Nothing, with MIR. Wallack as Benedict, Miss
Chestney as Beatrice, Mr. Hall, Mr.. Bangs Mr. Bish-
and others forminga cast of superior strength and
ono that viii present the comedy in the most perfect
style. Only three moro nights remain of the engage
ment Of Mr.. Waliacl and Miss Chestney.
MARYLAND INsTITUrE-There will be no perform
anco of the Lubn Brothers at the Institute this even
ing, the Medical banquet taking place in the main
saloon; but on Tomorrow evening there will be an
attractive entertainment and on Saturday afternoon
matinee for the accommodation of families when
children will be admitted for ten cent?
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-03

S. .T-l8Go-X.-Tha amount Of Plantation R;t,e,s
sold IN one year is something startling They would
NJ bro9d"3y six feet high. from the Park to 4th
street. Dr2kes nanufactOry is one of the institu-
tons OF New York. 1t is said that Drake painted nj!
the rocks IN the Eastern States with his cabal;stc
s. T-lS6O.-&:," and then got tho old granny iagis-
lators TO pass law preventing disiiguring the fce
OF nature, which gives him the monopoly. We do
not know how this is but we do know the Plantation
Bltters SELL as no other article ever did. They are
used by all classes of the community and are death
on Dyspepsia-certan. They are very invigorating
when languid and weak and great appetizer
SnratoEa Spring water, sold by all Druggists
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Why Are They So Popular:

Why are Railways Regulating Pills SO popular!
Nobody asks such a question who has ever used
them; for who praises not the bridge which has car
ried him safely over the yawning gulf of disease7
when they learn that Dr. Railways Pills the only
vegetable substitute for calomel mercury, and anti
herbs. plants, gums and balsams, prepared not in
the common way. but tn pacuo: that only the cura-
tive active principle of these INGREDIENTS enters into
the production of these Pills instead of crude drugs
one half the substance of which is inert natter that
being thus highly, concentrated, from two to four
pills eyacuate the bowels more thoroughly, and ex-
ercise more healthful influence the spleen, the
liver the kidneys. and so than eight to ten OF the
ordinary purgatve or Alternative pills IN general use
Are not these substantial reasons Tor the popularity
of DR.. Railways Pils2 They are not merely laxative
but aperient; not merely tonic but stimulant; no,
merely sudorifc but counter -irrtant. They have
often procured the desired discharge from the bowels
when Croton oil, Harlem oil. Elaterium, Podophlon
ETC., have all failed. Besides this, the weak as well
Is the strong can take Dr. Railways Plls with com com
foTt and success. The dyspeptic the sufferer from
niiiousness from liver arrangements and troh ron
equal confidence upon the curative properties Of these
runs lor they never fail. Add to this the dainty form
& Gnlcn they are put the perfect which
popularity % Of Railways Regulating Pills Sold by
NiB-DYsPEPSIA CURED.
d. JoHs R.nTT5 RLETT5, GaN4PA ca Ma East Oct IL 1861
years have suffered with Dyspepsa' Loss of Appe-
tite, Sinking Pains at the pit of the stomach with
Nervousness, Bad Dreams and very little sleep; my
appetite entirely gone and my stomach soweak as to
shis time lost forty-fve pounds Of flesh 1or eah
as you may call it, was induced to take your Re
only one box. and before completed the how nou
appetite was restored to me. my stomach perfectIy
healthy, my dyspepsia. bad dreams. and other dis
agreeable symptoms cured, and was restored to m,
original weight that one box of your Pills cures
me of disease that for four years had made M
miserable and gave me fOIy,fvs p9uppds pi additiopa
iieve Dr.. Railways Pills to be the best in use
JNo. DBsCHAAYs. Vile Toilette, c. E.
takts oy smsli. Pios Is cents per boz, my2-aWd&1
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Hair DyeI Hair Dye!!-BACHELoR's HAIR
DYE ia the best in the world. The only truo and
perfect Dye-h -harmless-instantaneous and reliable
produces splendid black or natural brown-reme-
dies the i'll effects of bad Dyes and frequently restores
the original color. Sold by all Druggists. The gsnu
inc is signed. W. A. BACHELOR, 81 Barclay street.
New York fcl-d6w1y
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The Reported Riot at Falmouth.

To the Editor Of the Eraminer:
The Telegram dated Falmouth, Virginia, published
in the Examiner of to-day stating that riot had
Cured in which fifteen Q6 negroes had been killed,
etc, is 4 pure fabrication. No disturbance of any
kind has taken place in this vicinity. have ascsr
tanned the author of the edespatch to be one -,
who arrived here Saturday night and left on the
Richmond train on Sunday night.
N, SLAUGHTER, Mayor,
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I'm lifting the kettle from the fre scaIded myself
very seyerely-one hand almost to n crisp. The tor
ture was unbearable The Mexican Mustang
Linlment relieved the pain almost Immediately Ii
healed rapidly, and left very little scar
CHAs. FosTER 420 Broad street, Philadelphia"
This Is merely sample of what the Mustang Lini-
entwIli do 1t is Invaluable in all cases Of wounds
upon man or beast.
Beware of counterfets. Mono Is genuine unless
wrapped in fine steel plate engravings bearing the
signature of G. W. Westbrook Chemist and the
2rIDote stamp OF DEMAs BARNES & Co.. New York
S'sraEeSa Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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Heimstreet's inimtable Hair Coloring has been
steadily growing in favor for over twenty years. 1t
acts upon the absorbents at the roots of the hair and
changes it to its original color by degrees. All in
stautaneous dyes deaden and injure the hair. Heinz
streets not dye but s certain in its results pro-
notes its growth, and is beautiful HAIR DREss1NG
Price so cents and $l.0l. Sold by all dealers
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5FOTSs Rerz5s

New HoRK, May 1.-Arrived steamer South Amer
lea. from Rio Janero April 3. On the 10Th of March
Brazilian Prince was born. On the 18th of Febru-
ary the American bark Lucy Z. Ashley, from Shang-
haze for New York, with 400 chests of tea valued at
$4,000, was carried ashore near Pernambuco. The
Brazilian transport Falcon was totally lost Febrl-
airy 9th. No lives were lost. In Buenos Ayres the
bank crisis is over The Brazilian Government has
reiterated its declaration Of neutrality in the Pacific
war
Professor Agassiz is completely recovered, and will
soon visit Clara.
report by way of the Rio Grande says that 600
to 10000 Paraguayans had crossed the Parana to Can
dearia, and were advancing to give battle to the
Brazilian army.
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WHAT DID IT?-A' young lady returning to her
country home after a soOurn of few months in New
Of rustic, flushed face, she had a soft, ruby com
bexlon of almost marble smoothness and instead Of
Z she really appeared but Il. She told them plainly
she used Hagan's Magnolia Balm and would not be
without 1t. Any lady can improve her personal ap-
pearance very much by using this article. 1t can be
ordered of any druggist for only SO cents
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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Watches.
1866.
1896.


A SPLENDID STocK OF FIRST CLASS GOLD Asp SILVER
WATCHES, just opened this day. together with an
entire new assortment Of Diamond. Pearl, Mosaic
and other jewelry. Also solid sterling Silver
Ware. Triple Plated Albata Ware of every descrip-
ton, English Table Cutlery Clocks, Opera Glasses,
Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all eyes. These
articles will now be sold at greatly reduced prices
The public are invited to call and examine stock
They will find bargains. Watches Repaired and
Timed in tho In ost perfect manner. We also manu-
faeture Hair Jovyelry to order at short notice.
LARMoUR 4 Co.,
Light street, opposite the
mh5-lstptf Fountain HoteI
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aenfence OF a urisnusr

TORONTO c. W., May DIR. Gustaf, late Of New
York city, who attempted TO poison named
McKinnon here, several months ago, was tried yes
terday and found guilty. uewas sentenced to fifteen
years imprigonment in the popitentiary
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-03

LYOY's EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GIYGER-for
INDIGESTION; Nausea Heartburn. Sick Headache.
liant is required Its careful preparation and entire
purity makes it cheap and reliable article for cuIi-
nary parposes Sold everywhere 30 cts per bottle
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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