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LEGISLATURE OF MAINE.

ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE DAILY PRESS.
STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, Jan. IL.
SENATE.
An act additional to an act toincorporate the
Kennebec Company, was read third time and
laid on the table.
Petition of Fessenden II. Martin to have
certain land in Minot set off to Auburn. wa.
referred.
Petition of the President of the Leeds and
Pennington Railroad, for authority to lease or
sell the road, was referred to the Committee on
Railroads
The report of the Committee on the Judicial
ny to authorize the city of Augusta to expend
money to purchase and improve water power
within its limits, that the same ought to pass,
was accepted in concurrence.
Monday next was assigned for consideration
of the Constitutional Amendment. Wednes-
day next was assigned for its third reading.
Mr. Woodman, of. Portland, presented the
petition of Jonas H Perley and others, Diree-
tors of the Portland & Machias Steamboat
Company, for increase of capital stock, which
was referred to the Committee on Mercantile
Affairs.
HOUSE
Orders from the Senate for the Committee
on Education to enquire into the expediency of
establishing by law the number of days teach
ers of common schools shall teach for month,
and to prohibit whipping in common schools,
was passed in concurrence. III b
Petitions OF sundry lodges of Good Templars
to change the liquor law; petition to iucorpo-
rate York Institute; petition for authority to
p,1oh Oh -
no, to Kenduskeag river, in Bangor, were sew
orally referred. -........... . .
Ordesed-That the Judiciary Committee be
directed to enquire into the propriety of amend
ing the law in relation to poll taxes.
Ordered-That the Committee on Agricul-
ture be directed to enquire into the expediency
of further legislation exempting from taxation
certain portions OF farm stock, imported or
brought from other States, designed to improve
stock in this State. f
The attendance was thin in both branches.
Charles J. Morris, Esq, Representative from
the city of Portland, delivered lecture, on
Thursday evening before the North Augusta
Lyceum. The subject of the Lecture was
"The Forces that make Character" He very ably
presented the subject to an attentive audience
Mr.. Clement Phinney, of Westbrook mani
tested his kind attentions to the Cumberland
Delegation, by an invitation to attend the
meeting. Arrangements for the excursion
were of a satisfactory character. The sleigh
ride was pleasant one, and the delegation
were pleased with the literary attainnents of
the distinguished member from Portland.
The Constitutional Amendment will not be
acted on in the Senate before Wednesday,
though it is to be taken up on Monday. II will
probably receive the unanimous vote of the
Senate, but some of its provisions are not just
what the Senate heartily endorse A pream-
BILE may be annexed, which will more clearly
define the advance sentiments of Maine.
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WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
New England Delegation before the
Ways and Means Committee.
THE TARIFF BILL. f.l
The Impeachment Of the President.

BOSTON, Jan. r.
The Travellers Washington dispatch SAYS q
delegation from New England was before the
Ways and Means Committee to-day upon the
matter of washing machines and wringers-
They claim that the tax is too high
The Committee could report the tax bill in
two or three days if a quorum would work
steadily. 4 sE N r
The Senate will continue the debate on Mon
day on the bill limiting the power Of the Pres
Gates that the bill will pass in some shape to
prevent him from making removals.
The Tariff bill was presented this morning in
the House. Mr.. Grimes, of Iowa, will present
it in the Senate. -
The Journals Washington special says Sem
ator Grimes motion to close the Norfolk navy
yard as naval station, was prompted by the
action of the Navy Department. in Diminishing
loyal master mechanics and workmen to make
place for sympathizers with secession.
Thad. Stevens is on the floor of the House
to-day, and bears his defeat good naturedly.
He speaks kindly of Simeon Cameron, but
evidently regards Gov Curtin as not having
kept his promise to transfer his strength to
him. "@N- ~ ttF|
New YORK, Jan. 49,
A special Washington dispatch to the Her
aid says North Carolina papers report that q
body of armed men forcibly removed five ne
groes from Green County Jail, where they had
been confined on charge of outraging white
women, and inflicted upon them a horrible pun
ishment.
The Herald's special Washington dispatch
says there Is good authority for stating that the
Judiciary Committee have concluded that there
are not sufficient grounds for the impeachment
Of the President
A convention of freedmen was held in Wash
ington last night, and was addressed by Ex-
Gov. Hamilton. A letter from Senator Sum-
ner was read, urging the freedmen to insist on
their rights. ,r.is.--5.- D.
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Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
S. T.--1860.-X.--The amount of Plantation Bit
tiers sold in one year is something startling They
would ill Broadway six feet high from the Park to
4th street brakes mandatory is OF the insti-
buttons in New York. 1t is said that Drake painted all
the rocks in the Eastern States with his cabalistc
SIS. T-1S6O-X," and then got the old granny legs-
lators to pass law preventing disguring the face
OF nature" which gave him a monopoly. We do not
know how this is, but we do know that Plantation
Bitters SELL as no other article did. They are
on Dyspepsia-certain. They are very invigorating
when languid and week, and great appetizer
Sarato a pring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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CALIFORNIA.
Ratification of the Constitutional Amend
inent by the Lower House. tsI

Ratification of the Constitutional Amend
lnent by the Lower House. @
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. II.
The Bank of California declares the usual
monthly dividend of per cent, for December,
aggregating $4,000. -s.a5 zai
Over three quarters of million dollars in
dividends have been distributed to the stock
holders of the six leading mines during the
past three months, and the indications give as
surance of continued prosperity. =
The barks Collaber, with II 900 sacks of wheat,
and the Sangare, with 10000, cleared to-day for
Liverpool. N-.
The bark Flora, for Rio Janeiro, takes 1900
barrels of -four. All vessels arriving arriving
are Immediately engaged to load with -four
and grain.
Gen. Mcdowell has issued an order detailing
two companies of troops to protect the people
of Arizona from the indians.
The Lower House has passed the Constitu-
tional amendment by strict party vote OF 30
to4
The steamer Pacific with $4,000 in treas
mre, arrived from Portland, Oregon, to-day
The gross amount shipped from there during
the year was s5,433,COO. 1tt'S
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or xr.u BOSTON, Jan. IA.
Z. \. Valiandigham, of Ohio, is announced
to deliver a lecture before the Young Mems
democratic Club of this city. $500
A petition for licence law to regulatt the
liquor traifc Is Delng circulated in this city 1t
tyres. a-..
There were 81 deaths in this city last week
Charles c. Henshaw, well known merchant
Of this city, is dead
The recently formed yacht club of Boston
now numbers 40 members -l-4
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

WHEREAS the City Council on the seventh day
w of JAM, A. D. 1867, passed an order directing
the Committee on laying out and widening Streets,
to consider the expediency OF widening Franklin St.,
from Congress to Commercial Street: therefore,
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested that
the Joint Standing Committee OF the City Council on
laying out new streets will meet to hear the parties
1861 at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the
of Congress and Franklin Streets, and will then and
there proceed to determine and Judge whether the
public convenience requires said street way be
laid out.
Given under our hands on this eleventh day OF
January, A. d. 1867.
AUG. E. STEVENS,
EDMUND PHINNEY,
AMBROSE GIDDINGs,
.-. .- - - JOS BRADFORD,
81 E@ $50 8r ELIAS CHASE,
IN ~ w. p. FILES
Committee on Laying out and widening Streets.
ian1ofl7t
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Notice..

Notice.
THE members of the Portland Society of Natural
History are hereby notified to meet at the Office
OF the Treasurer, No. 211 Free street. on FRIDAY
next, Jan: 18th. at o'clock P. NJ, to decide, n
1st II the Society will sell their real estate on Con-
gress street.
I'd In case it is voted to sell. to authorize some
person to sign and deliver good deed of
WILLIAM WOOD,
jan11dtd Prasiiant
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Destructive Fires.

-a.''sAs 3stfa ia' CHARLESTON, JAN 10.
Riker's -four mill and grainery with contents,
were destroyed by fire this morning. Insured
for $41 900 chiefly in Northern companies.
.s..-4a CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 49,
A destructive fire occurred at Willoughby,
Ohio, early this morning. Among the princi-
pal sufferers are w. f. Merriam, dry goods;
Vial & Holmes, grocers, Vial b Ferguson,
hardware, r. w. Perkins, grocer, Yaxley &
Abbott, stoves Post Office and Merchants ,Ex-
press Office, were also destroyed. Loss 900,
partly insured. Ct&~- i<@-l4'} =
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-.... QUEBEC, c. E., Jan. L.
. 1t is stated that the Pope sanctions the crea-
ton of the new diocese of Rimaski, Canada
East, and that bull will be issued immediate :
iy Principal Langevin, of the Normal School,
will probably be the first Bishop.
MONTREAL Jan. r.
The exports of Canada productions from this
port last year amounts to $7,250,OQO an increase
Of over 100000 on the exports OF the preced-
ing year.
Ali important meetings of the Cabinet will
be held here for the present, in order to have
the presence of administration of the Govern
ment.
The anti-confederates of Lower Canada have
arranged to have their views well represented
in England, both by delegates and by publica-
ton.
OTTAWA, Jan. IL.
A cable dispatch was received here last night
to the effect that the Confederation delegates
in England had decided to remove the capital
of the Confederation from Ottawa to Quebec.
The discount on American invoices for the
the ensuing week will be "a per cent -
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.e.Ea SOUTH AMERICA.
The Amazon and other Rivers
thrown Open to Commerce.
e tas Lza $500 AB 6
Terrible Riot at Rio JO2aeia.O.

- s-4-f@ @ NEW YORK, JAM u.
The Herald has advices from Rio Janeiro,
dated December Sd.
s. The rivers Amazon, Tocontines and San
Francisco, have been thrown open to the trade
of all nations. M ts- s., +
A riot had taken place between the Brazil
ians and Portuguese in Pernambuco, in which
eighty Portuguese and one; hundred Brazilians
were killed. Three hundred Brazilian soldiers
had arrived at Montevideo
There had been another violent storm in
Buenos Ayres. ''i' fS'A hva45liA4
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SIN lifting the kettle from the fire scaded myself
very severely-one hand almost to crisp. The tor
ture was unbearabe. The Mexican Mus
tang Liniment relieved the pain almost Immediately
1t healed rapidly and left very little scar.
CHAs. FOSTER, 40 Broad street, Philadelphia"
This is merely sample of what the Mustang Lini-
ment will do. 1t is invaluable in all cases OF Wounds
swengs sprains, cuts, bruises spavins, etc., either
upon man or beast. s!,5as Y % tt.sssA ~ e -
Beware Of counterfeits. None is genuine unless
wrapped in the steel-pate engravings, bearing the
signature oil g. W. WestbroOk, Chemist, and the p,i-
gate stamp OF DENIS BARNES q Co, New York. q
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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PROSPECTUS.
L II E P r E IS
For 1867
'DAILY.PRESS,

With the opening of the new year we presented
to the readers of the We
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Mail Party Attacked by Indians.

ga "A FORT LARAMIE, Jan. r. G
A mail party from here for Fort Philip
Kearney, was attacked yesterday by about
thirty indians. They escaped with the loss of
day. no more Indian demonstrations have &C.
Cured in the vicinity of Fort Phillip Kearney
Two companies of cavalry and four companies
Of infantry have been sent from this post to
Fort Reno, and they will probably go ON to
Fort Philip Kearney. The Both infantry are
new en- route to this place. All of the compa-
MES Of the I'd cavalry are concentrating here
rapidly. e. aGsF5a 214E
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NEW ORLEANS.
The Freedmen--.Republie Orgnniza-
tiOn--- Heavy X obbery.

The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Orgnniza-
tion---Heavy Robbery.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. II.
Advices respecting the attitude of the freed
men and planters, as to the future course OF
work, are favorable. The former are not con-
tacting generally. In cases where the plant
srs desire to change the terms they must bid
high Amicable feelings seem to prevail every
ed. f' o
Inc Central Executive Committee of the
republican party re-organized last night. Mr.
Crane SWnite1 was H elected President, Judge
Mantier, Milford and Dunn (colored1 Secreta-
ries and Treasurers.
Dubois & Ogden, brokers, were robbed this
evening Of $4,000 in gold, and gold check fol
$4,000.
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FRANKFORT, Jan. II, Evening.
United States $40 bonds closed at 76i.
PARIS, Jan. II, Evening.
United States 5-20's are quoted at 72t.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. IL, Noon.
The Cotton market opensh fat with unchanged prices.
Sales of to-day estimated at 5000 bales.
LONDON, Jan. u, Noon.
AMERICAN SECURIrIEs.-The following were the
current prices of American securities Erie Railway
shares Illinois Central shares 500 United States
5-20s 72&.
Consols are steady at so4 for money.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. II, Evening.
The Cotton market closed dull to-day, and prices
fell off slightly; Midding uplands quoted at AID
The sales did not exceed the noon estimate Of 5000
bales.
tSSs ltNt "a LONDON Jan. 70, Evening.
Consols closed at 81 for money ~
AMERICAN SECURITIEs.-Erie Railroad Shares 433
United States 5-20's 72s. t1FiIF fr Josh ~.
The current rate for Bonds at Paris to-day was ~.
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va The Portland Daily Press comes to us consid-
er IDLY enlarged and with return to its old style of
" makeup" This enlargement-so soon after the
great hre-to size equal with the leading Boston
city and indicates good degree of enterprise on the
part OF the proprietors The Press IL edited with
paper Of the dominant party, power in the land.
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EARM for sale. The subscriber offers his
Il farm for sale or will exchange for city property.
1t is first rate farm OF 40 acres with two story
40x60. There is failing supply OF good water
and wood lot. Said farm is situated on the road
from Saccarappa to G0rham Corner, about one mile
from the latter place. For further particulars apply
to DOW q JOHNSON, Moulton street, or j. II.
Cook. on the premises. rlrEr jy27-eodtf
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AFAU DE MAGNoLIA.-The prettiest thing, the
Sweetest thing" and the most OF it for the least
money. 1t OveIcomes the odor OF perspiraton soft
and adds 1elcacy to the skin is delightful per-
fume; alays headache and inflammation, and is nee
and npGn the toilet sideboard. 1t can be obtained
everywhere at one dollar per bottle. @ ~ 500
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WHAT DID IT? young lady returning to her
York, was hardly recognized by her friends In place
OF rustic flushed face, she had soft ruby complex
ion OF almost marble smOOthness, and instead of %,
she really appeared but II. She told them plainly
she used Aagan's Magnolia Balm, and would not be
without 1t. Any lady can improve her appearance
very much by using this article. 1t can be ordered
Of any druggist for 80 cents rFV ~
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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Cincinnati Markets,

CINCINNATI, Jan. 70.
Flour dull at 80 a 10 30. Wheat dull, and Spring
&c lower. Hogs dull; sales at 90 q 40; receipts
3Ooo Mess pork firm at 20 90 for city brands, de-
mand light. Bulk meats lower. Lard firm; sales Of
Kettle at lie. Money in pressing demand.
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Chicago Markets.

ss-E u B u CHICAGO, Jan. IL.
Nour-quiet at 10 s7i q 70 90 for Spring extras
Wheat--demand light and q &c lower; sales No. 1
Spring at 215 q 81; No2 Spring att 80 q "a. Corn
firm at 794 for No. and at zoe for No 2. Oats dull
sales of No. at at; No at 40c. Provisions firm.
Mess pork 10 %. Live hogs weak at 70 q 10 for
good to choice Dressed hogs 10c higher; sales at
$50 @700. go
Receipts-s,7OO bbs -four, 49, 600 bush wheat, 2s,
900 bush corn, 1900 BUSH oats, 5000 live hogs, and
5000 dressed
Shpments-57Oo bbs. -four, 1000 bush. wheat 2, 300
dressed hogs
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TORONTO, c. W., Jan. IL.
and found guilty. He will receive his sentence
on Monday.
In the Court yesterday afternoon, another
Fenian named Patrick McGrath, was tried and
found guilty. Objections were filed by the
defence.
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THE MARKETS.
Financial.

~ NEW YORK, Jan. IL.
The Posts financial article says tho stock market
has recovered from the recent depression. Railroad
shares are active with general ADVANCE the market
closing steady. Foreign Exchange firm. At the Sec
ond Board Governments were strong. Gold ia
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Stocks at Auction,
Stock at Auction.

WE shall sell at the Office of WIN II. WOOD K
w SON, on WEDNESDAY, Jan. I6, 1861 at II
o'clock A. NJ, shares Portland Maelias Steamboat
Co. stock. II. BAILEY & SON, Auctioneers
jani41td Otfco l16 Fore street.
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DEAFNESS.

Belfast, Me-, Nov a. 1866.
During TO- years grew totally dear In eur and
so deaf IN the other that unable hear unless
ADDRESSED very loudly, and had dsagreeab4e noises in
my head. Was obliged to absent myself from church
and society on that account. consulted eminent
ply stefan in Boston without relief and supposed
must always remain deaf but about two wears ago L
applied 10 Dr. Carpenter; atler the application OF a
course OF his treatment, could hear watch tick
feet from either ear, ana my hearing remains perfect
am ~ years OF age, and reside Ugh street. Bel
last, Name, where any person can hear nom
Mrs IL. A LEWIS
We have been acquainted with Mrs. Lewis for years
and know she was deaf and now hears, and believe
the above statement TO be correct.
REV. G. PALFREY,
Pastor OF LIST Parish Belfast.
ID .ll.J MIR. w. NJ. RUST,
---r. Editor of belfast Age"
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The Testimonials below are all received In thi!
State, and can be readily investigated by those desi
Gus OF 30 doing. Hundreds OF other certificates cur
be seen az the DIS Office
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All who value valuable head of hair and its pres
ervatlOn from premature badness and turning grey,
will not fail to use Lyons celebrated KathariOn Ii
makes the hair rch soft and glossy, eradcates dsnd
run, and causes the hair to grow with luxuriant
beauty. 1t is sold everywhere.
Il. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, N.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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House for Sale.
FOR Sd LIE.
Grove Hill Farm {!

THE above Farm is situated on an eminence over
i looking the beautiful and thriving village OF
Brdgion Center and within one hall mile OF the
business portion. 1t is pronounced by all who have
it to be the best and most desirable location in
the County. II comprises no acres, conveniently dr.
yded into tllage, pasturage, wood land and timber
The buildings consist Of two story house, built in
1858, at an expense Of $1,000, with barn and out
buildings in good repair. cal
For particulars apply to c. P. KIMBALI., or H.
". GAGE, tflrm of Sirout q Gage,) Portland, BEN
JAMIN WALKER. Bridgton. or to the subscriber.
ltll.. RICHARD GAGE.
Bridgton, Dec. 1866. dec q eodllwtf
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E c , For Sale.
A SUIT Of Sails, Rigging and Blocks, nearly new,
"A from fishing Schooner of 100 tons; also Top
sails, Fore and Mainsals, second hand. -
SAMPSON q CONANT,
decidf No. 10 q 20 Commercial Wharf
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Convicted of NIauslau ghter.

BELFAST, Me-, Jan. ~.
Willard Kendall, Of jackson, a returned vol
nnteer, was to-day convicted Of manslaughter
for killing his step-father in June last.
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CATARRH.
From the Ksnnebsc Journal Of AUGUSTA.

lFTom Me hsnaebsc journal " 1lgusla
Augusta Me-, jan, 1866.
have been cured of Catarrh in It's most Cisaeree-
able form, OF many years standing, by DIR. Carpon-
ter. suffered from pains, dullness and tghtiess In
my head continued discharges, great dineulty In
talking and breathing, felt II had bad cold the
whole time, and suffered intensely TO tho great i'm
pairment Of my health, and was quite discouraged,
for all had doctored was of no benefit. But thanks
~ DR.. Carpenters skill, 1 now have none OF these
troubles. reside in whitefed,
EPHRAIM MARINER ~
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The PREss.-Among the papers that commence the
new year with enlarged sheets and manifest signs Of
prosperity, the Portland Press and the Hartford
Evening Press. The former is the largest and best
daiy IN the State Of Maine, and the latter we have
long regarded of the abest Of Connecticut
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Heimstreets inimitable Hair Colorinp has been
steadily growing in favor for twenty years. 1t
acts upon the absorbents at the of the hair and
changes to its original color by degrees. All nstan-
taneous dyes deaden and iniure the hair, Heinz
strocts is not dye but is certin its results pro-
notes its growth, and is beautiful Hair Dressing,
Price 80 cents and S1.0o. Sold by all dealers
Saratoga Spring Water. soldby all Druggists.
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First Class Houses for Sale.

VX7E offer tor sale the eight first class brick houses
w recently built by US, situated on Pine Street,
between Clark and Carleton Streets.
These houses thoroughly built, with slate roofs,
brick drains and marble mantelpieces throughout
They will be sold at low price, and very fvora
BILE terms Apply at eur office, No. "a Danforth st.
j. b. BROWN & SONS,
or VIM. H. JERKS, Real Estate Agent, opposite the
Preble House.
OctOber 16. 1864 diff
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Favorable Reports for the Liberals.

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