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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

An iutimation having been conveyed from
Washington that this Government would like
70 see arrangements begun for the rendering of
the indemnity due from Spain in accordance
with the protocol that grew out of the Virgin
ius affair last winter, an answer has been re-
turned from Madrid that the Republic DOT
only does not contemplate making any such set
Element but that it has serious intentions OF
asking compensation from the United States for
alleged offences iu countenancing and aiding
the Cuban. insurrection. The State Depart
ment has made diguifed reply to the effect
that the U. S. insists upon its claims, and can,
not take cognizance at present of those put for
ward from Madrid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
, the editor OF the Aleront7rin Gazette :.

To the editor OF the Alccnnt7ria Go=ette::
WOODLAND, Aug. 81, lS74.-l herewith
forward check covering the auIuu It Of your
BILL 1t affords Dc pleasure To do 81, not uuly
for valuable information We get from your valu
able paper, but because We tiud it quite luxury.
Much of It's contents of late treat Ut subjects
of domestic economy, uf which | never tire.
We have only to follow its prccepts a lew years
to make Virginia the happiest State III the
Union. To begin: the liquor drank costs over
eight millions, and It's attendant consequences
make il from twelve to sixteen millions. An
other item: our legislative EXPENSES might
pruilably be reduced Que bali; if the leg
lsla urr is continued in session over sixty days
lis members should be held accountable to d
tax ridden cOutnuully; our dry goods bills
ought 10 be reduced Two hundred per Cts the
use Of tobacco be Very probably dispensed
| with; much tlme Is fooled away ny idle gossip,
| politics, Nc, valuable Industries Should be Gu
| couraged, such as sheep growing, dairy aud
other stock improvements; homo manuacto:!cs
| OF every description, especially iertliZ;rs.
| We have sent millions vi dollars abroad 1ur
| that, aud III many Cases have bccu abumluaDIy
cheated. | have heard vi Il glove factory 10
| Alexandria; this brings 10 my recollection my
experience III skin tauucry, ~ use up our su-
mac the wool pulling aud sheep skin u.orrccU
| dressing might be made very profitable buHl-
ucss III Alexandria, having three considerable
cities 50 handy; indeed II we will only look
about US, We may all hud profitable employ
mcnt, which, if rgdiy practlccd, would SUD
make us individually, as we'll DIS our State,
Independent, and Is not such desirable eud
worth an effort. y continuity that has recent
~ proved themselves 50 brave; SO largely
aboundlhg 10 III! the attributes vi the sululer
would 1t be hard 10 give Loue aud direction {.
the field OF palrlotlSm; to those high qualities
that would endure So much, aud make such
sacrifices? Let u< unlicdIy press 10 the mark
our own and our beloved States relief. Lc
us invite the ladies TO take hold with Us; then
Influence is most wonderful My wife never
Looked SO sweet and beautiful as when | hal
occasion to call at her father house III tb,
country one evening: she was dressed III ;
gown she spun herself, and her muthcr wovc ii
the clo;her comblng aud pressing Ii; dcpenC
on it, but few OF the present generation Cal
realize how beautiful young WOMAN looks II
cotton warp and wool, died red, for hlllug, Will
her hair as God made it, and III warm wcatie
plan ging lam, 4 hat to cost not over dollar
+ with prutuson Of natural Or artificial flowers
| can we'll rtmem Der such sights and the ettec
produced On that | could see it once more
il Virginia; then should begin to hope to SCI
her relieved Of all her embarraSsmcuts.
Very respectfully &c, JOHN Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The Chicago Tribune of Sunday prints
long telegraphic dispatch from George Alfred
Townsend, in which Moulton details more fully
than he has yet done the confessions which
Mr.. Beecher made to him of his intimacy with
Mrs. Titon and others. He also makes certain
statements concerning Mr.. Beecher's conduct
in other matters. 1t is nausesting to think
that this whole affair is probably to be rehashed
before the courts, but it is gratifying to know
that the public is becoming very sick of the
disgusting thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
T1uE COMMONW WEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

To the Sergeant Of the city Of Aicrandrta:
GREETING: Wrnpaln colntn,!id you 10 sum
mon John II. Russell, if be BIZ found w'thin
your bailiw:ck to appear ut the Clicks office OF
our Corporation Court for our said city of Alex
andria IT the kulcs to be holden for said Court;
On the first Monday in September next md
plead to declaration in 'j"c.mcnt filed, with
the proof Of service o: notice thereof by the CITY
Council OF AIcxandra against ban, and have
then there this wr:. Damages of 500
Witncss, Morton Maryc, Clerk OF our saii
Court, ut the Court House of said city, the 81
day Of August, 1874, and in the 99.h year Of the
Commonwealth. A copy, test:
MORTON MARYE, Clerk.
Chas. E. Stuart, Atty. for Corp. aug 3-wiw
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICh-A!l pr
~ sons having claims against the estate OF
u. A. VElTCU, deceased, are hereby notified
to present the same to the undersigned on or
before the first Mon,!ny (7.h dny) OF September,
1874 Dated July II, 1874
j. VI. STEUART,
is 25-2awtSl Admir-. d. A. Vcitch, decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

News from the East represents China as
making preparations for a possible war with
Japan over the Formosa question. The Japa-
nese having been successful 10 Formosa have
sent ar embassy to the Chinese Court with a
view of endeavoriog to settle peaceably the Is
sues pending between the two nations. Al
though there is a bitter feeling existing, the
North China Mail ventures to hope that the
mission will be successful 10 preventing an &C.
tual declaration of hostiities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. August %
ARR v r. y

ARRIVED.
Schr Charles A Jones, Boston to Hooo s.
Johnston.
Schr William Mcgee, Philadelphia, to John
Leatherland.
Schr w B Chester Boston, to Hooe s. John
ston
Schr Amelia Z Ireland New York to Her
bert Bryant.
PASSED UP.
Schrs W D Marvel h Rich and William
Mason.
SAILED.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by F A
Reed
Steam Columbus, Baltimore, by Wheat.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currioman, by F a Reed.
Schr Clara Bell, Washington, by Smoot s.
Perry.
Schr Forest Oak, New Haven, by American
Coal Co.
Schr Sallie W Kay, 3 sto.,, by Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Lehina, Georgetown by W A Smoot.
Mn oRAEDA.
Schr Charlie Norton, for Boston hence, ut
Vineyard Haven I'D.
Schr Lemuel Hall, from Providence for this
port, sailed from Newport 2lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

L. W. Cardoza, the colored State Superin-
tendent of Education of Mississippi, was arrest
ed at Jackson, Sunday, on an affidavit made
by r. G. Carter. charging Cardoza with frudu.
lently issuing jury and witness certificates while
he was clerk of Warren county. He was
brought to Vicksburg yesterday morning and
taken before justice of the peace. He waiv.
ed an examination. and, failing to give the re-
CURED bond of $5,000 was sent TO Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

Mr.. Beecher yesterday swore to and signed a
paper forwarded to him from Now York, 10
which be denies all the criminal allegations
made against him by Tilton. The document
is for use BY Mr.. Beechers attorneys in re-
spending to Tlton's suit for damages Miss
Anthony is out in. a very uncomp limen,ary
opinion regarding Bessie Turoer. the once in
mate Of MIR. Tilton's house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
EXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1874.

The CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION tor this
Congressional District meets in this city to-
morrow, at noon, and will most probably be a
large, as it will, judging from the delegates
chosen, undoubtedly be most intelligent body
worthy representatives Of an enlightened aud
truly Conservative constituency. That its de-
alterations will be harmonious, its proceedings
characterized by good feeling, and its results
entirely satisfactory to the party, we feel fully
assured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

Miss Thcophilus recently brought suit for
a breach of promise of marriage against a Lon
don clergyman uamed Hazard He was a odg-
er in the house OF his atianccd's parents, AID
being absent on one occasion he wrote her and
tendcriy advised her TO take some beer every
day." also that "he left his tooth brush. which
she could use until his return. Which proofs
of affection Induced the Jury to give the lady
81 POO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The report comes by way Of Paris and Lon
don that the Spanish Ministry is again a'srup-
ted, and that the people of Madrid threaten to
rebel against the latest CONSUMPTION that has
been levied upon them. If the Government
attempts to compel them to submit, it is fear
Cd the results will be serious. Sagosta and Co.
tower are expected to quit the Cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

An address is issued by certain citizens of
Philadelphia inviting the Governors of the
various States to the celebration, 10 Carpenter 8
Hall, Philadelphia, on September 5, of the
one hundredth anniversary of the meeting of
the Continental Congress-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The latest estimates in regard to the extent
and effects of the Iudian famine show 5000 OOO
natives are still dependent on charitable relief.
Further distress is threatened in Tirhoot, where
the weather has been excessively dry. Unless
rain falls soon, the harvest will prove failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The conservative county convention of Prince
Georges county, Md, met at Upper Marlboro
on Saturday, and elected Ex-Governor Odeu
Bowie, John.H. T. Magruder, Dr. j. NJ s
Maccubbip, and Dr.. Fred Sasscer delegates to
the democratic congressional convention of the
fifth district The delegates will favor the no.
mination of Fendan Marbury, of Prince
GEORGES, for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

We learn from the Tappahannock Iudex
that Major Douglas, the Conservative candi-
date for Congress 10 the First District, was
elected in the fall of 1852, a. the first election
under the amended constitution, to represent
Essex, King and Qeen and King William 10
the State Senate, receiving on that occasion
every vote, save six, polled in his county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

Republique Franchise has an account OF the
proceedings of the International Congress
of Brussels, which is considered trustworthy.
It shows that the German delegate took the
lead in the deliberations, and the representa-
tive of Great Britain was silent most Of the
time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The new crop OF Carolina rice is now coming
to market, the crop being about two weeks
earlier than last year. The quality is described
as good, the grains being quite pearly and
transparent. This season has been an unusual
~ 6ne one ou the rice plantations of the South,
aud large WELD is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The Unconstitutional Convention as 1t is JOG
uarly termed, "a JOINT committee of the Legs
lature appointed to suggest amendments to the
State Constitution, for action next WINTER
meets at Orkney Springs tomorrow Judge
Thomas, of Fairfax, is the Chairman OF the
committee. 1t is hoped they may have nap,
nv issue out Of all their troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The returns from the North Carolina cleo
ton show that the State Senate will be COM
posed of thirty eight Democrats and twelve
Republicans, Democratic gain of SIX mem
bers, The lower House will probably contain
eighty Democrats, thrty-six Republicans, three
Independent Democrats, aud one Liberal he
nnhlican
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

On tomorrow President Grant will leave
New York for Newport, R. l., 90 the Pacific
Mail steam ship City of Pekin, which goes on
her trial trip with large plumber of invited
guests. From Newport the President proceeds
to the camp meeting at Martha's Vineyard,
where he will occupy the cottage of Bishop
Haven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The London Times says that the interna-
tioua peniteutiary commission, which has just
met at Brussels, aud of which the Rev. Dr. H.
G. Wines, of New York, was chairman, has
resolved to call another International prison
congress, to meet in 1876, at Paris, Brussels
mr. Geneva
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

ELoPEMENT- "A young gentleman OF this
place, clerk in we'll known clothing establish,
meut, and tair damsel of Spottsyl vana, tired
Of single blessedness and 10 spite OF the watch
tulpess and protestations Of stern parents, took
the train yesterday evening for Washington,
and have, ere this, been uoited IN the holy
bonds of wedIock. Fredericksburg Neacs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
CONF ERClAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August 25.-Wheat
is dull and lover; offerings of 1924 bushels, with
sales of white at Us and l28 for prime, and red
at lis and 10 for fair to good, and l25, l27, 1913
and 3O-atter for strictly prime. The market
for Corn is stiff, with very light receipts; sales
of mixed al %. Oats ,rr quiet and steady off IT
ings OF 769 b lshels, with sales 1T IS and So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

A, dispatch from Little Rock, Ark, says
Returns from the Democratic county conven-
tions for nearly half the counties in the State
show the election of delegates instructed to
vote for Baxter for Governor at the approach
ing election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

1t does seem as if the summer is drawing to
close, to read the dispatch which announces
frost in Maine on Sunday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

STAFFORD COUNTY ITEMS. There was but
little business transacted in court on Wednes-
day, one case alone being up tor trlal-an ap.
peal case, viz Bryant vs.. Mrs. Skinner for
rent Mrs. Skinner, who is the mother-n-law
rent from the appellant 10 the case who dcmur-
red, upon the ground that Mrs Skinner was
only entitled to third part Of the rent, he be-
iug one of the heirs.
John Greenhow (colored) was arrested 90
Thursday, charged with assaulting H. Clay
O. Bauoon on the Fredericksburg road, about a
mile from the Courthouse. A preliminary trial
was had aud the accused remanded TO Jail for
further trial. The prisoner is also charged with
the theft of pocket book and pistol, the prof.
erty of O'Baunon.
At meeting of the Board of Supervisors,
on Wednesday, an order was passed allowing
| the Court House to be used for religious wor-
ship. The order was granted by the casting
vote OF the Judge, as the Supervisors were
equally divided upon the question.
WIN. h. Moncure, esq, harvested from six
bushels OF white wheat sown, eighty.sx bush
els; and from twenty-three bushels of red, one
hundred and eighty six bushels. This fnr
yield was produced on the Somerset farm in
the neighborhood of Richland mills.
a young man BY the name OF Uriah Knight
who lives about two miles from the Courthouse
was very badly injured on Thursday last, by
his horse rearing back and falling on him.
The crop prospect, as far as relates to corn,
promises only medium return; some fields
looking moderately we'll whilst others hardly
promise half yield. Fredericksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

VIM. Benton, under indictment in Washing
ton for the Harrington safe burglary, has been
released on $4,000 bail, Christian Schlipten-
hard, of New York, becoming bis bondsman.
The bond was approved by Assistant District
Attorney Harrington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
DIED.

At the residence of her uncle near C.tons
Vile Maryland, on Monday, hugust 18th, 1874
LIZZIE TINSLEI, wife OF Robert Bell, j.,
of this city, in the :'5th year of her ago E- The
funeral will take place IT, morrow "Wednesday !
afternoon, at 3 o clock, from th> First Pre,byte-
ran Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
THE COMMON WEALTH. OF VIRGINIA.

10 tue Sergeant Of the City Of Alerardria:
GKEETIsG: We again command you to sum
mon John h. Russell, if he be found within
your ualiwck, TO appear nj the CLERKS office OF
our CORPORATION Court for our said city of Alex
andria nj the Rules TO be holden for said Court,
on the first Monday in September next, aIrh
plead TO declaration of ecctment flied, with
the proof OF service of notice thereof, by the
City Council Of Alexandria against MIN, and
have then there this rit Damages SOD
Witness, Morton Marye, CLERK vi cur sad
Court, ut the Court II use vi said city, the ID
dsy Of Augu /, le7l, ard in the a9th year OF the
Commonwealth. y copy, ie>l:
MORTON MARYE, ClerI:
u c,,.r, ia r,r, ,-W iW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

Dr. Savcro Cavallari the Palermo architec,
and arctae ,logiSt, has been devoting him
self duiing the last year 10 excavating the
ruins of the old Greek town of Sediment, on
the southern coast of Sicily. Not long since
he found, about twelve feet below the surface,
in the sandy waste just west Of the so c.llcd
Acropols, the east front Of a temple and nu-
ncrous images IN terra Gotta. The images
represent some Of the old Greek d,ities. The
temple trout is Il fine specimen of Greek archl-
lecture, and It's discovery is consid,ed impor-
tant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

The formal recognition Of Spain By Sweden
is announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
Camp Meeting.

Correspondence OF the Alex andria Gazette.
CAMP GROVE, NEAR MIDDLEBURG, Va.
Aug. 22.-The camp meeting for Loudoun cir.
cult, NJ. E. Church, South, commenced in Jas
Bcnton's woods CD Thursday evening, the 10th
instant, Nelson Head P. E., 10 charge.
Bishop Doggett arrived on the ground yes
terday morning and preached very impressive
sermon at II a. N. He is expected to preach
every forenoon for several days.
The ministers here at present are Revs.
Kennedy, Fur, Dice, Luthicum, Bealle,
Stricken, and Gallagher, aud others are ex,
pected.
There are between 60 and Is tents already
erected, and others going up.
The order is excellent, and everything is
passing off as quietly as could possibly be ex-
pected for an occasion of this kind.
%. Yesterday morning hard rain set in,
which has continued up to this time, with a
prospect OF continuance during the rest OF
the day.
Services were held in tents yesterday, result
ing in one conversion and four peniteuts. b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

DEATH FROM KICKING HORSE Emnaus
Owens, son of the late Rev. Warren Owens, of
this county, was fatally Injured on last Tuesday
by kick of fractions colt. Young Owens
was only Is years Of age, and fingered in great
pain until yesterday morning Sunday when
death put an end TO his sufferlngs. Tue colt
that kicked him was ouly three or four months
old. Singular to state it broke its leg on Fri
day last and died the same day.-Fredcr,cts-
burg Heruld
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

Hon. John Amber Smith has returned from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25
LEE8L E-SYgfES.

VIRGINIA: At Rules he'd in the Clerks
Y office Of the Corporation Court Of the city
of Alexandria, on the 3D. day of August, 1874:
7 he City Council of Alexandria. plaintiff, vs..
JOHN FL. Russell defendant In ej"ctment.
The object OF this suit is TO recJver against the
defendant the plaintiff fec simple to the follow
ing parcel or tract of land, stu~te lying and be-
ing in the said city Of Alexandria, described
and bounded n follows: Beginning at the inter
section of the south side Of Duke street with the
wsrdiy west side Of Potomac strand 100 feet
then wcstwardly parallel to Duke street 81 feet;
then northWardly parallel to the first line IN
feet then esstwardly 81 feet TO the place OF be-
ginning. Lot No. 2 Immediately west of that
first described, and exactly OF same dimensions
Lot No. 3, Immediately west of lot No. z, and
exactly of same dimensions. Lot No. q, begin
ming on Duke street st point 50 feet from its
sou hnrn intersection with Potomac strand, and
running southwardly parallel with the western
line of lot No. 3 12O feet; then westwardly 81
feet IL inches parallel TO Duke street; thence
north wardly para1l to the west line of lot No.
3 10 feet; thence nastwardly 80 feet II inches 10
the place % beginning together with the one
storicd frame shed thereon. Lot No. D. begin
ming on Potomac strand, west side, at a point
| Isl feet i;ches from its intersection with the
south side Of Duke street aid running. west
wardly parallel with Duke street l23 feet II
! inches; thence northwArdly parallel to Potomac
strand 81 feet I inches; thence eastWsrdly paral-
| lei with Duke street l25 fee. ii inches; thence
| soutnwardy along the west side of Potomac
strand 81 feel inches to the place of beginning.
All the said five lots binding on an alley ~ feet
wide in the rear leading to the Potomac sta d,
with the of said Potomac strand in common
wi h Others entitled thereto
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act OF
Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it APP
pearing BY affidavit that ne is not resident OF
this State it is ordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication Of
this order, and do what necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and that u copy of this or
der be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Ga
zette, newspaper published in the city OF Al
cxandria, once u week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court House
Of this city. \ copy--test
MOTION MARYE. Clerk.
~ u r wi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-25

OUT OF EMPLOYMENT 1t is said that "out
of a population in Tennessee of S90,SG6 per
sons ten years and over, only 367 9Sl were en-
ployed in business or occupation, leaving 522,
$50 unemployed prisons who Consume wealth
without producing To put the fact 10 another
form, SCI, 9Sl persons do all the producing tor
population of $50, SOC, while 522 SIS remaiu
idiers. The dsproporton Of female workers to
female oilers is still greater; of a total number
OF 454, us females ten years of age and over,
in the State, only 81 4O2. or one 10 eight, are
cmuloyed," aud this same statement is app-
cable to every State in the Union, and 10 large
cities il is still more disproportionate.
The opportunities for manual labor are abun-
daut: the great grain growing fields Of the W est
are demanding additional aoorers to develop
their resources. Any man with ordinary ener-
py eau, under the liberal provision OF the law,
provide himself with a homestead which will
affJrd him, as the result OF his Own labor, not
only comfortable living, but 10 time compe
tcucy. But the passion Tor positions OF ease
and for the professional avocatlons Is so popu.
lar that it has become the inevitable result OF
the education of young mao that ne chooses
some one of the learned professions, and makes
an attempt to succeed, and falling III this, thai
he obtains clcrkshlp, or some employment OF
It character.
So long as ibis continues the popular com
plaint of hard times and DO work Will exist. Ii
a man will become farmer, blacksmith,
carDepter. machiuist, or enter any OF the neccs-
sarv industrial trades, be will have little diff
Guilty 10 finding place where lie can obtain
permanent aud profitable employment. Hash
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