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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-13

The National Telegraph Law.
AN ACT to aid in the CONSTRUCTION of Telegraph
Lines and to secure to the Government the use
of the same for Postal, Military and other pur-
poses. - 80 M s.
Be it enacted By. the Senate and House of Rem
resentatiyes q the United States Of America, in
Congress assembled, That any Telegraph Com
pany now organized, or which may hereafter be
organized, under the laws Of any state in this
Union, shall have the right to construct nain-
tain and operate lines of telegraph through and
over any portion of the public domain of the IN
tied States over and along any of the military or
post roads Of, the United States which have been
or may hereafter be declared such by act Of Con-
gress, and over, under or across the navigable
streams or waters of the. United States; Provid-
ed, That such lines of telegraph shall be so con-
structed and maintained not to obstruct the
navigation of such streams and waters, or inter
ferc with the ordinary travel on such military or
post roads. And any of said companies shall
have the rightto take and use from such public
lands the necessary stone, timber and other ma
teral fof hsposts, piers, stations and other need
full uses in the construction, maintenance and op-
Grafton OF said lines of telegraph, and may pre-
empt ana use such portion of the uuoccppied
public lands subject to presumption, through which
its said lines Of tsiegraph may be located as may
be necessary for its stations not exceeding forty
acres for each station; but such stations shall not
be within fifteen miles Of each other. .uff e.
SEC. 2. And be 1t further enacted, that tele
graphic communications between the several de-
partnsnts Of the eoyernmsnt Of the United
States and their dfcers and agents shall. in their
transmission over the lines of any said compan.
les, have priority over al other business, and
shall be sent at rates to be annually fixed by the
Postmaster General s~@ "a -
SEC 3. And be it further enacted, That the
rights and privileges hereby granted shall not be
transferred by any company acting under this
act to any corporation, association or person
Provided However, That the United States may
at any time after the expiration of five years
from the date of the passage of this act, for pos
tat military q other purposes, purchase ell the
telegraph lines properly and effects of any or all
Of said companies at an appraised value, TO be
ascertained by five competent, disinterested per-
sons, two of whom shall be selectedb by the Post
master General of the United States, two by the
company Interested and one by the four SO prey
iously selected.
SEC 4. And be it further enacted, That before
any TsIs&xaPh Oompany shall exercise any of the
powers or privileges conferred by this act, such
company shall file their #rittea acceptance with
the Postmaster General, of the restrictions and
obligations imposed by this act. q
Approved July z4th, 1856.
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FOR SALE.

TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, IN GEO. L.
- Davenport's addition to the city of Rock
Island. Price frem 5000 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island,
well situated for gardening and residences.
IeEms haaf cash and balance On time.S rg~gf
50Acres known as the Cushing Tfact SsifuAted
on the Camden road, two miles from the city of
Rock Isienl, end 10 beautifully aitaated for resi-
dsnces,s Gardening, Fruit rafsfng=nas a good
spring. Ax. and n Eabont q half mile from the
Crock River Water Power" Price, per acre,
$40, half cash and the balance on time.
Also a number Of lots in Davenport, iowa City
and LeClare and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Apply to aEo. L. DAvENPoRT, ! |
nohs7fTalH IkInD1grpsras' Iowa
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QIQ eIinH.l0IIH

PAGES CLlNAA EALAE - I'VE LIN u1l 1@Seio1y
fula. Salt Rheum, Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost
Bites, Chibains, Stings, Bruises, Cuts, Swellngs,
&C., whether upon man or beast, is the most won
perful article ever produced. Other good articles
alleviate; this cures. 1t allays inflammation, sub
dues pain, and heals burns without q scar 1t is
worth its weightin gold to any family, and should
alwAysbs On hand It is warranted to do Whist II
says every time II 5ay - Iii ~
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The real Veipau French Pills should not be
used during sestaia Pc tAsE VI s ,S5sly
jun26dlm.
HIPS Hair Dye, SO cents. Black or brown n
stantaaess@ NATURAL seautifu1 d1sspI
s nv sdbssr ~. ESspst No. d ghnst., Nss
You CITY SOFA 81 Nlfsdruggists, pasent medi-
~hs,a -N' nov9dw1y.
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Prospectus.

This Company has been organized for the pur-
pose Of establishing Telegraphic communication,
in the most direct manner possible, between all
points of any Importance on the Mississippi
River from Saint Paul to New Orleans.
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MOFFAT,S LIFE PILLS AND PHO
NIX BlTTERS


MOFFAT,S LIFE PILLS AND PHO
NIX BlTTERS
were first used in privatepractice in 1925. The
were introduced to the public in 1885, since which
time their reputation has extended, until they have
sale in excess Of all other Gathartie and Purify
ing Medicines. There is hardly d family among
civilized nations who have not personal evidence OF
their beneficial effects. Their great success is ow-
ing to their uniform reliability in cases of Constl-
patton Bilious and Stomachic diseases, whether OF
long or short duration. They are entirely vegeta-
Bile in their composition, and harmless to the gent
lest infant. One ingredient opens OF the
skin; another is diuretic, and stimulates proper
action of the kidneys third is emollient loosen
ing phlegm and humor from the lungs; other prop.
critics are warming and cathartis, and cleanse the
sto mach ana 6ovelse from unhealthyt secretions-
Their combined effect Is, to regulate the impaired
functions of the SYSTEM and to produce health. Ii
is not asserted Moffats Pills eure-att-that
thew will cure all complaints--but under ordinary
circumstances they may be relied upon to cure
Nervous and sick Hsaxiache, Uostiveness, Dyspep-
STA Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver and Bilious COM
plants, Colds. Scurvy, General Weakness, &c.
They are expressly made for these diseases Mil
lions upon millions of cures can be cited. In no
single instance has complaint ever come to our
knowledge, where they have not operated as re-
commended. 800. - $500. n~uss a
The printed circular ar ound each box fully ex-
plains the symptoms and effects Of eeeh disease,
specffes treatment, fnrnasnes evidence, a6c'
We briefly refer to Rev. David Elder, Franklin
N H., who was cured of Dyspepsia. C. r. Cross,
of Thornike, H., cured of Liver Complaint Ill.
Hooley of Springfield, Pa, had Scrofuia, and had
to use crutches; was cured in three weeks Jas
| d. Dolens, of Adrian, Mich, cured of Bilious
Fever. Rev. Henry Graham, Pres byterian Church,
| Gananagna, CAL, Sof Fever and Ague. v Rev. Ed.
| H. May, Twenty first New York, of Rheumatism
| and Piles of 25 years standing. Rev. Samuel
| Bowles Editor of the Springfield lMass.) Repub-
lican was cured of terrible costiveness. Hon. Ed.
webber, of Rumney, N. H., of Liver Complaint,
| etc., etc, etc.
Absx of Mofat,s Il fe Pills, with full circulars,
etc, wii be sentgfatfs to any ply sican or clergy
man, on the receipt Of two three cent postage
| stamps.
/ Moffat's Life Pills 25 cents per box. Motfats
Phoenix Bitters, 81 per bottle. They are sold by
all respectable dealers throughout the continents
and the Islands of the Ocean.
/ WHITE Il ROWLAND, Proprietors,
/ Successors to DR.. John Moffat and DIR. William d
i Mofat
I mch26dw1y. III Liberty ST., N CIV ORR.
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ADVICE FOR The PEOPLE.


Forced sweating is bad, often producing seri-
Gus consequences, whilo purgaton in chtls, colds
rheumatisms, ETC., etc., with q
sezs BRANDRETH'S PILLS
is always safe, never leaving any ill-ehects. In
all cases their use is wise bat in severe pains
from collie, determinations, rheumatisms, or ex-
ternal injuries, il is -z~s.E. .-Es.-s.
S@ IfFE4SAVING, Gas eS' ?
Remember, Brandreth's Pills are always sure
of effect, and always without the least danger,
and they act on every part of the system, dis
lodging and removing all Accommodations of i'm
purties, thus cleaning the blood and restoring
health. szEsss4 s
The Hon. Demas Barnes says: 81 sell more OF
Brandreths Pills than of all others put together. 2
Brandreth's Pills are sold by all druggists, and
at the principal office, Brandreth House, New
York.
Observe B. BRANDRETH in white letters or
the government stamp each box. st
jayedw I'm. 5 z.-A@5 --As'sS A'-
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q 1AMKxMa HousH or
JAY COOKE & co.
NO. 70 WALL STREET,

Cor. Of Nassau Street. NEW YORK.
We buy and sell at the most liberal current pri-
ces, and keep on hand full supply Of GOVERN
MENT BONDS OF ALL ISSUES, SEVEN
THIRTIEs, and COMPOUND INTEREST
NOTES, and execute orders for purchase and sale
of STOCKS, BONDS and GOLD.
CONVERSIONS.
We convert the several issues Of Seven hirties
into Five-Twenties on the most favorable forms,
taking the 1st series at Government Rates, allow
ing commission to dealers, and paying freight
to and from New York. Circulars With full par
ticulars furnished upon application. aes-as
a JAY COOKE u co.
mayedw1y. .a.as - e
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A General Massacre

of the fhres of the head, the whiskers, the mus
,taehes, or the beard, can be easily accomplished
by the application Of the scorchng hair dyes, and
when every hair is
KILLED DEAD,
the parties deceived by these nostrums will re
greet Too late, that they did not the wonder
full and entirely pOisonless preparation which,
- In FIVE MINUTES
produces a black or brown which is not surpassed
by natures own hue. Be wise in time. The on
aly safe and sure ARTICLES
CHRISTADOROS HAIR DYE,
which is harmless as water, and certain to pro-
duce natural black or brown in five minutes.
Manufactured by q. CHRISTADOR0, Astor
House, New York. Sold by Druggists. Applied
by an Hair Dressers. juy9dwlm-
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Chicago, Rock Island and
E6H -
Pacific Rail Road Go.
THE OLD CENTRAL ROUTE
-'9 CONNECTING THE
Atlantic and Pacific States.


ALL TRAINS on this Road are in direct eonnec-
ton at Chicago with all Eastern and Southern
Roads teand from all points in the New Eng
land, Middle ana Southern States. - 40
AT LA sAIsbfs, with Illinois Central Railroad !;
North TO Dixon, Freeport, Galena, Dunleith and
Dubuque; South to Bloomington, Decatur,
Springfield, 81. houis, cairo, Memphis and New
AT PEORIA, with all roads East, Vest and South;
also, with Illinois River Packets to all points
on the Illinois River. ~ @s
AT ROCKsISLAND, with Mississippi River
Pass etc, 70 allponts between St. Paul and New
AT WASHINGTON, KELLOGG and NEWTON,
with Western Stage Co., to all points in Central
and Western Iowa, and at OMAHA, with the
Union Pacific Rairoad, TO kearney, Denver,
Fort Bridger, Salt Lake, de-, &c.
On and after Monday, December 30th, 1856, AN
til further notice, Trains win leave Rock Island
Station, as folloxs:- , .-- ..--.
sz4 - GOING EAST. A5aA Sc
Day Express and Mail leaves at. 4 Goa. m.
Night Express, g g .......s cop. m.
Express Freight, ........6 COP. IN.
Way Freight, ........9 COP. m.
.e~ & GOING WEST. s. GT@
Passenger Trains leave at 700 m, and $50 p. IN.
Freight Trains leaveat 6:30 q. H., and p M. I
Through Tickets for sale, and Receipts foI
Freight given to most important points in the
United States and Ganadas, by 81 =-1
Freight and Ticket Agent, Rock Island, III
W. Il. WHITMAN, Asst Sup't.
on A. P. HALL,
asE& Assistant General Superintendent.
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USE Lallamand's Specific for Rheumatism,
ea.a I snl Es.sslgia- = s1sess.l1 d..tseg "!
: sKRouEaas- UPhAMSHAIR DYE.-50 Cents .
box. Boxssfafger than Dyes that sell for 81. Ma
TURAL, DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL. WAR.
RANTED TO PLEASE. This article has been
thoroughly tested by DIR. Chiffon, of New York
and Profs- Booth and Garrett, of Philadelphia
who pronounce it free from all poisonous ingredi,
ents and the material composing it win not injurl
the most delicate hair. Sold By Dstgfists md
Fancy Goods Dealers evesyWkors- n.
JNo. ]. KRoMER Sole nrSprietofs
LORD 4 SMITH, Chicago, AfsS. ucv5d1yss
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KIND OF LINE TO BE BUILT.

The Company propose 10 construct their lines
in the most substantial manner possible. All
material used will be of the most approved kind
and quality, and the work Of construction will
be done by the company, under the immediate
supervision of practical men, of long experience
in constructing and managing telegraph lines,
who will be instructed to spare no pains to make
every portion of the work Of the very best char
aoter.
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APPx1roM's -
ANNfhn NCbOPlfDIA,
BORl866x
Will be Published May 25th.

The portions Of, the volume for 1866, relating
to the United States, embrace full debates of
gress during the year on the state of the Union,
oil plans of reconstruction proposed, with the re-
ports of the committee upon them the veto meg
sages of President johnson, and the action of
congress upon them the various political CON
ventions of the year, with their proceedings and
the results Of the elections in all the states the
proceedings in the Southern states to reorganize
their internal affairs the position and rights al
lowed to the freedmen, with the practical opera
ton of the freedmen's bureau; the financial con-
dition of the United States, with the practical
operation of its systems of taxation, its currency
debt, banks, commerce, &C.; its diplomatic cor
respondence, condition of its Army and Navy
treatment of .Fenians, dc. I HH- stEt0
Under Foreign Affairs, o full explanation Of
the difficulties between Prussia, Austria and Italy
is presented, with complete account of the mil
itary operations resulting in the triumph of Prus-
STA, illustrated with numerous maps and plans of
ali the battles. history of the affairs of every
important foreign nation during the year is given,
with the public questions which occupied the at
tention Of the people. The progress of these de-
structive malades, the cholera and the cattle dis
ease, is not overlooked.
In scientific subjects, biography, agriculture.
literature religious denominations, statistics lie
the volume is very complete.
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.BArcHELoR's HAIR DYE.-This splendid Hair
Dye is the best in the world The only
true and perfect dye-Harmless, Reliable,
Instantaneous. No disappointment. No ri4
diculous tints. Natural black or brown. RENE
dies the i'll effects of bad dyes. 1nvigorates. the
hair, leaving it soft and beautiful. The genuine
is signed William A. Bachelor. All others are
mere limitations, and should be avoided. Sold by
all druggists and perfumers. Factory 81 Barclay
street, New York. deci0dw1y.
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DIREUTORS.
EXECUTIVE Committee.

]. D. Champln, E. Rowsc James Duncan
I. NJ Msson,xs CIV. Irwin.
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Va Office of the Secretary, 3l4 North ThirG
Street, Room No. 2. ,- s .-s.- -...i..---..... q
GS- Subscription Books open at Office of Cav
ender & Rowse, 2I3 North Third Street. ,.e,.. =.
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The following act has been accepted by tn
COMPANY: HKre & = 81 e. =. =
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! 70 Marry Or Not to nGarryq

Serious Reflections for Young Men, in Essays
Of the Howard Association, on the Physiological
Errors, Abuses and Diseases induced by ignor-
ance of Natures Laws, in the first age of man.
Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Address, DIR. J. SKILLIN H0UGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
.may2edwSm. 80 ;. Ill -.re
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REA G. BOVINGDON,
-..a IL. uRRkNh. Champalgn Co. IIao

REFEREfyCES:
D. Gardner Co. Bankers. chs,npsisu. H. jas. whshs
iesser m Dis psni.i s. Gen Yns rs piss,es
Chandler Dcnlen. panvae IN, Phps Bro Chioaso ".
Clerk Chanpssn Cor M, o. o. AIexsneer, CHI CIR. ST.,
Champasgn, Co. H. g. ". Kennard Co. Treas CAanpais1
Co. ILL.,. J. D. johnson, Sheriff Champaign Co., m, u g.
Ysrvcod. Chioaso, George Helmaa. Chieaso Hon. J. o.
Cunnin CHAM. Champaign Co., NJ, Hon. @. r. Grge Req.
Champaign Co., H. Gel R Il. Ncdine, Deputy TN D
CONN, Esq. Honer H., . Ssiiers Dist filsaA
Loda IL, Thoap. Weber, H. IN Cha, Champaign Co., m
iuly2d3m ---.s... .. .--. r ..--
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1867 Season Arrangement 1867
rfH.A- NORTHERN ,~A
LINE a'a-
Packet Company.
Line of Passenger Steamers
'.... ...1.--- BETWEEN -+s
St. Louis and st. Paul !
Rock Island, Davenport, Dubuque,
sea WiRena, ..-u.s
AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS.

The Company will run to St. Paul the following
splendid steamers: s~f ff
DUBUQUE, Capt. ]. W. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Worden.
MINNESOTA, Capt. Thos. B. Hill.
SUCKER STATE, Capt. VIM P. Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt. Z. ". Uoicombe.
I MUSCATINE, Capt J. w. Jenks.
BURLINGTON, Capt. M. Green,
! CANADA, Capt, B. A. Conger.
PEMBINA, Capt. -, a5 a.. .r.r
SAVANNA, Capt. Alex. McGowin.
RESERVE, Capt. A. Lamont.
Leaving st. Louis from Northern Line Wharf
Boat, foot of Washington Avenue, every Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at o'clock P. N.
All the above boats are manned by careful and
experienced officers and crews, and have been
thoroughly reftted and repaired, and no exertions
will be spared 10 add to the comfort and convent
ence of passengers, and the careful handling OF
freight. The company own several freight steam
ers and large number of "a No. II barges, the
greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
in bulk and are prepared to carry all grain offer.
ing, with dispatch.
EB-The company return thanks 20 the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope to deserve and receive a continu-
ance Of their fayors. When the business will JUS
tify bis company viii run . daily line.
THos. B. RHODES, Pres't. I. j.. BURoRp, Supt.
THos. II. GRIFFITH, Sec'y. /. NJ. MASON, Agt.
R. ii. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport
GEO. w. D. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
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He is licensed city auctioneer, and if you have
anything to sell he will do it in the best mannsr
Remember the place, opposite Court Square
nov7dwtf. JOB ROSS
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ANEW PERFUME FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF.
3 b9sHGsTEs;ls &C.,
Phalon,s "Nishf Blesssing Gerexs."
Rhnlonss "Night Rleenainw Csrcus."
Phalon's Night Blooming Cero1s.'
PhaIon's "Night Blooming Cereas."
Phalon's "Night RlooniDg Ccrsas.0
A most exquisite. delicate, and Fragrant Perfume
distilled from the and beautiful flower from
which II takes its name. tJ
Manufactured only by s
PHALON &c SON, New Yori.
BEWARE OF CoUHTERFEITs
ASK FOR PHALoN's-TAKE NO OTHER
july20deo-dGIy -.-...a-.
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WHEN I'D IsE DONE.

Is most fattering. The location of the line is
one of the best in the country It passes through
large number of important cities and towns where
commercial intercourse is large and rapidly in
creaslng. The country along the river is receiv-
ing constant acoessions of wealth and population,
and these will bring an increase of trade which
must correspondingly add largely every year to
the business and profits of the company. All the
old telegraph companies throughout the country
are now, and have been, paying satisfactory div
idends, on capital stock that has been repeated
eddy watered. If these companies, controlled by
few wealthy individuals owning nearly all the
stock, can do this, it is quite reasonable to sup
pose that company, owned and managed by lis
patrons, with its lines desirably located, and
with a limited amount of stock, can at least do
equally as well. @
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LIVE CHICKENS !!


He has erected a large penf for live poultry, an
will keep good stock always on hand. ez,
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DIVIDENDS.

From carefully prepared estimates, based upon
the amount of business done by the companies
now in operation, and giving them an equal share
of the business between competing points, the
company confidently believe that large and re-
munerative dividends can be made; and they
further believe that taking into onsiaieration the
great advantages which they will possess in a
short and direct route, they viii be able to secure
nearly all the business along the Inc, which viii
place the stock at high premium. and ma ii
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CAPITAL STOCK.

The capital stock of the company is One Mil
hon of Dollars, and is divided into shares of on,
hundred dollars each. The company desire t.
distribute the stock in small amounts among tn
business men along the entire length of the line
in order TO secure their interest in the welfare
the company, and to secure to them, its patrons
their share of the profits from its business.
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JOS. PARK,
Eli lALBERSTADT,
nInl EN hEI An
- :"
Good and Reliable Agents Wanted!

In every county this and adjoining States. Agenta
allowed cent commission all sales OF TICK.
cts All orders by Mail amounting to Ten Dollars
less may be sent by Mail at risk larger sums
should he sent by Draft or P. o. order An orders for
certificates and Communications should be addressed
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ASSESSMENTS OF STOCK.

Only five per cent of the stock viii be required
TO paid in at the time of subscription and sub
seqaeatz calls Will not exceed ten per cent. per
month. After the first payment of FIVE per cent,
no further call will be made until Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars shall have been subscribed.
The company confidently believe that they will
not be compelled TO call in more than fifty or six
ty per cent Of the subscriptions, in order TO place
the line in complete working order.
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valued al. " ot5
Total value of Premiums. Is 90
Dan. Gardner. Rob. Peacock, HammiIl Satchel
GENTS AT the request OF siessrs- RkA BovINa-
ron OF our city, have made examination OF tho
property contained in the foregoing schedule and have
valued The same at tire prices set opposite the respec
tive articles. Very Respectfully.
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Between washington And Jefferson,