Dreadful lJiscas: The New Albany Democrat &lvs'iie follow jng account of a disease now pn-vailing in that part or tho btate of Indiana. It is a fearful dis ease indeed : "Henry Wilder, of Greenville, in the coun iy, died on yesterday morning after an illimss f only a few hours. Several have died of a disease Hie most fearful and appalling. Phy icians have no knowledge of the disease, and Mand horror stricken to witness their patients struck down in a moment, and hurried to the lomb in a few hours. History gives no ac count of so terrible and fata! a malady. J,, al cases persona attacked have died. Some twelve deaths have already occurred. The first ymp toms are chilliness, severe vomiting, paroxysm, congestion of the bain, followed immediate! v by death. Pig Lead. The Miss,is.ippi V.-.lley is. like ly to supply the world with pig lead. The wli Ac amount to be brought to market this year will probably exceed seventy millions. DE.G. BENJ. SMITH'S PILLS SUGAR COATED ARE THE VE rv best and most pleasant remedy known for the permanent cure of coughs, colds, headache, indi gestion, and all derangements of the stomach and l.ver, impurities of the blood, piles, worms, all bil nus complaints, and obstructions of all kinds.--Thousands upon thousands have experienced the tiuth of the above, and from their rocommenda t.ans thousands more are making the successful experiment in all parts of the country where these Tills are so deservedly popular. I am so confi dent of their entire efficacy in all the above cases, ihnt I will bind myself to charge nothing if the nils do not perform a cure. One thing remember, fie genuine "Improved Indian Vegetable Sugar oated Pills' have G. I5EX.T. SMITH written ..i the bottom of each box. Office 179 Greenwich at reel, large brick block. Also sold by Rushton it Co. 110 Broadway and Guion, Bowery, corner Grand st. " G. BENJ. SMITH. Agents in Monroe Co. Schnch & Spering, Stroudsburg. II. Huston fc Co. do. Jno. Marsh 4' L'o. Fennersville. N. B. Beware of frauds, an infamous scamp having attempted an imitation. February 12, I81G. tf. Good news for the Aged. Spectacle Glasses fined to all ages and sishis in Gold, Silver, German Silver and Steel Frames, with. convex, concave, periscopic, blue, grey and green GIasss,'to which he would in vite particular attention. No charge for show ing them. For sale cheap, at tho Variety Store of JOHN H. ME LICK. Stroudsburg, January 1, 1846. THE TREASURY OF HISTORY. Comprising a general introductory outline of Uni versal History, ancient and modern, and a se ries of separate Histories of every principal na tion that exists, their rise, progress, present con dition, &c. By Samuel Maunder The His tory of America, edited by John Inman. The above valuable work is just completed, forming two large octavo volumes, printed on fine paper, with clear type, illustrated with beautiful iterated vignette titles bound in a substantial and elegant binding, and will be furnished at only Four Dollars!!! It forms of itself a complete Library of History of inestimable value to any one who wishes to inform himself at a trifling cost of the past history and present state of every prin cipal nation that exists, as well as more particu larly of the very recent exciting events and present political relations of our own country. A splen did edition of the same work has also just been is sued in Nos. in paper covers, suitable for mailing; and will be sent to any part of the United States at the reduced rates of periodical postage. Price for the work in Nos. (complete) 83. Full bound, in two Vols., Si. .Agents are wanted to obtain subscribers in ev. cry town in the United States. Any person ob 'aining two or more subscriptions, may deduct one third of the same as his commission, and upon the receipt of the balance accompanying his order, t ie work will immediately be forwarded, by mail r otherwise, as he may direct. Address, post paid, the publisher, DANIEL ADEE, 107 Fulton Street. N. Y. April 9, 1846. A Friend to all Nations, WAR OR 1VO WAR! NEW LINE. The accommodation line of Stages between Stroudsburg and Easton, will leave the house of Edward Postcns, (Washington Hotel,) in Stroudsburg, on Monduy, Wednesday and Fri day of every week, at 8 o'clock, a m., and ar rive in Easton at 2 o'clock, P. m , in time for dinner ; returning on the following day, leaving D. Connor's American Hotel, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 o'clock, and arri ving at Stroudsburg at 2 o'clock, same day. The subscriber begs leave to inform the pub-1"-, that he has purchased the above line of 'aes from Mers. Connor, Poens & Co., ' former proprietors, and that he is now able ' carry passengers in a comfortable ""d con venient a style, as any other route in the coun- v. Fare through SI 25. ROBERT C. SLEATII, Sole Proprietor and Driver. Nirmidshiirir. Jan. 22, 18.1G. , Country Produce. Rotter, Egs, &c. akeu in exchange for any goods in mv line of busiu'e.-s. - JOHN If. ME LICK. ISiroud.-dmri!, Feb. 12, 18KL , W.vt. For sale at this office. " TOYS. A great varietv of Tnvs nn ham! f. ' J - j m, m., mm u U y W UU I O cheap, at the Variety Store of JOHN II. ME LICK. Stroudsburg, January 1, 1846. Fine Pen-Knives and Razors. A good assortment, for sale low, by JOHN II. ME LICK. Stroudsburg, January 1, 184G. SOAPS. Fine scented Soaps for washing and shaving -also the celebrated shaving cream, for sale cheap, by JOHN H. ME LICK. StroutLbtirg, January 1, 184G. Violins and Flutes. At'from $1,50 to $3,50, for sale by JOHN II . ME LICK. Stroudsburg, Jan. 1, 184G. English and German Prayer Book for Children. The subscriber has just published an edition of a new book calculated for the juvenile read er, bearing the above title. It is intended for families and Sabbath Schools. For sale at the ofiice of the Republican, and by the publisher at Bethlehem. Price per dozen $1,25 single copy 12 1-2 cents. JULIUS V. HELD. October 30. 1S45. Dissolution of Partnership. The Co-partnership heretofore existing be tween the subscribers, under the name and firm of "Roys' & Heller, is tins day dissolved by mutual agreement, and all Notes and Rook ac counts, &c, due said firm, will be settled by eiihcr of the subscribers. HARVEY ROYS, JOHN M. HELLER. Milford, January 15, 181G. The Carriage and Wagon Making business will in future be conducted by the subscriber, at the old stand, who tenders his grateful acknnwl menis for past favors artd respectfully solicits a continuance of public patronage. JOHN M. HELLER. Milford, January 15, 1S4G. 5t. TO PRINTERS. TYPE FOUNDRY AND PRINTERS Fm'siisliisig Wa re-fa oksc. The subscribers have opened a new Type Found - ry in the city of New York, where they are ready to supply orders to any extent, for any kind of Job or fancy Type, Ink, Paper, Cases, Gallevs, Brass Rule, STEEL COLUMN RULE, Composing Sticks, Chases, and every article necessary for a Printing Office. Also second hand materials. The Type, which aie cast in new moulds, from an entirely new set of matrixes, with deep count ers, are warranted to be unsurpassed by any, and will be sold at prices to suit the times. All the type furnished by us is " hand cast." The types from any foundry can be matched at this estab lishment. Printing Presses furnished, and also Stcnm En gines of the most approved patterns. N. B. A Machinist is constantly in attendance to repair Presses and do light work. COMPOSITION ROLLERS CAST FOR PRINTERS. COCKCROFT 4- OVEREND, GS Ann st. September 4, 1815. Gm A NEW BOOT & SHOE ES TA BLISEMENT. William Blair, Respectful!' informs the citizens of Stroudsburg and vicinity, that O mf ' he has commenced the Boot & SIioc Maltnsjj business at the shop formerly oc cupied by W. J. Breimer, as a Tin Shop, where he will be happy to receive orders for all kinds of work in his line of busines, and also intends keep ing on hand a stock of READY MADE WORK: and will devotelhis best efforts to the accommo dation of those who will favor him with their patronage. With an experience in the business of no in considerable length a dciermitiuiion to adhere strictly to his promises and a resolution never to make unreasonable charges, he (letters him self that he will receive a fair proportion of the custom of the Borough and neighborhood. Country produce of all kinds, taken in pay ment for work, if brought in reasonable time. N. B Repairing done at the shortest notice. April 3, 1845. Gm. CALVIN BZiYTSIJE, ATTORNEY AT LA W, Will practice in the several Courts in the Ci ty and County of Philadelphia. His Ofiice is it No. 35 South Fourth street, between Chesnut and Walnut streets. Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 1845.--3m. Wholesale and Ectail PREMIUM HAT STORE. No. 120 Chesnut Street, south side, 4 doors below Fourth st., PHILADELPHIA, Respectfully informs the citizens of Monroe county, that he has refitted and opened the above Establishment, where he is prepared at nil limes, to furnish Beaver, Nutria, and Moleskin Hats, equal to any manufactured in this Country; Also, a superior quality of Caps, for officers of the Ar my and Navy, together with Dress, Riding and Sporting Caps : a new and splendid style of Childrens' and Roys' Cap", with a great variety of Rich Fancy Furs for Ladies. Just received, per Steam Ship Great Wes tern, the approved style of LADIES' RIDING HATS; also, a beautiful assortment of Chil drens' French Caps. I am determined that my Hats, in point of beauty and quality, shall mot be surpassed by those of any other Establishment in any City in the Union. Philadelphia, Dec' 18, 1845. Gm. Ve recommend all of our friends visiting the city to call at the Pekin Company's Store, and lay in a supply of their delicious Teas. THE PEEif N TEA COIyIFAWX, No. 30 South Secoxd Street, Between Market and Chesnut, PHILADELPHIA. "SgFSO Have constantly on hand, and for afSfSl sale, Wholesale and Retail, a yarie- r rrin; - ?iTY ok cttotci; fresh ILAo,at Lower -".-vs priccgt according to the quality, than they can be bought for at any other establish ment in the city. TEAS, exclusively, are sold at this house, and several varieties which cannot be obtained elsewhere. Any Teas which do not give en tire satisfaction can be returned and exchanged, or the money will be refunded. The citizens of Stroudsburg and vicinity are respectfully invited give us a call. G. B. ZIEBER, Agent for the Pekin Tea Companv. Philadelphia, Dec. 11, 1315 rmnasm. Cheaper than JE2vur!! 200 Pages of rare and fashionable Music for Three Dollars ! I! THE MUSICAL G E M, A weekly publication of rare and popular mu sic, Vocal and Instrumental, consisting of stan dard and original Songs, Duetts, Glees, &c, with Piano Forte accompaniments, Overtures, Quadrilles, Waltzes, Marches, Quicksteps, Airs, Rondos, and selections from Modern Operas, most' of which have never been published in this country. Mr. G. W Derwort, a professor well known to to the musical world, has been engaged to super intend the selecting and arranging department, and the Publisher feels warranted in asserting, that THE MUSICAL GEMwWX bpar compari son with any other musical publication in this country. Persons sending S3, free of Postage, will have the Music mailed to them weekly. The following pieces are now ready for deliv ary : " Rest Spirit, Rest," (from Amilie.) " Pearl Waltz," by Francois Hunten. "The Sun has caught me sleeping," a celebrated Hunting song. 'The Rose will cease to blow," .as sung by Mr. Templeton. Address J. H. MILLE R, New York City. , 'December 11, 1315. Sleeper & Fesasacr. MANUFACTURERS OF UiisbrelSds, Parasols, & Smsb Shades, No. 126 Market street, south side, Iclow Fourth, Philadelphia. Invite the attention of Merchants, Manufactu rers, &c. etc., to their very Extensive, Elegant, New Stock, prepared with great care, and offered At the Lowest possible Prices for Cash. The principle on which this concern is es tablished is to consult the mutual interest of their customers and themselves, by manufactu ring a good article, selling it at the Lowest Price for Cash, and realizing their own remu neration, in the amount of sales and quick re turns. Posessing inexhaustible facilities for manu fact mo, they are prepared to supply orders to any exientj and respectfully solicit the patron age of merchants, manufacturers and dealers. Phila., Dec. 11, 1845. ly. WORTHY OF NOTICE. 3&G2i7 all come a J once. Clocks almost given away. Best Brass 8 day Clocks, S7 to $8,00 Do do 1 day do $4 to $5,00 Do Wood do do 2,50 Warranted good time keepers, for sale by JOHN H. ME LICK. Stroudsburg, Jan. 1, 1816. In the Common Pleas of Pike county, Pa. ibel lor Divorce. ! LEWIS P. PARLIN, vs. ANN PARLIN. To Mrs. Aim Parlin. TAKE NOTICE that you are required to be and appear in your proper person before the j Judges of tho Court of Common Pleas of Pike county, in Milford, in said coumv, on Tuesday ! the 19th day of May noxt, at 10 o'clock, a. m., to answer the complaint of the said Lewis P. Patlin, filed among the records of the said 1 Court, and to shew cause, if any you have, why he should not be divorced from the bonds of matrimony existing" between you and the said Lewis P. Dated, Sheriff's Office, Milford, March 5, 1846. LEWIS ROCKWELL, Sheriff. March 12, 1846. 4t. BLANK DEEDS For sale at -this ' office. PURIFY THE BLOOD. MOFFA T'S VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS PHCENIX BITTERS The high and envied celebrity tiich rliese pre-eminent Medicines have acquired for their iurariable eliicacy in alt the diseases which they profess to cure, has rendered the usual practice of pulling not only unnecessary, but unwor thy of them. They are known by their fruits ; their good works testify for them, and they'tnrire not by the faitli of the credulous. 3tc!rj aa.i-.3ai-. s2-fles seises .0 ASTHMA, ACUTE and CHRONIC SHBUVATlM. AFFECTIONS of the HI. ADDER and KIDSEYS. BILIOUS PEVEBS & LIVER COMPLAINTS. In tho south and west, where those dtVascs prevail, they will he found Invaluable. Planters, fanners, and others, who mco use these Medicines, will never afterwards be without lln'm. BILIOUS CIIOUC, and SEROUS Looseness, V.ILES, COST! VESESS, COLDS fc COUGHS, CIIOLIC, CONSUMPTION. Uscil with great success in this disease. CORRUPT HUMORS, DROPSIES, DirS2?BPSIi. No person with this distressing iKs ease, should delay using these medicines immediately. ERUPTION'S of Che Skin, ERYSIPELAS, FLATU LENCY, FEVER anil AGUE. For this scourge of the wes tern country these medicines will ! found a safe, speedy, and certain remedy. Other medicines leave the system subject to a return of Uie disease a cure by these medicines is permanent. TRY THEM, HE SATISFIED, AND HE CURED. FOULNESS of COMPLEXION, GEWURAX. DEBILITY. GOUT, GIDDINESS, GRAVEL. HEADACHES, of evert, kind, INWARD FEl'ER, lNFIlMMATORY RHEUMA TISM, IMPURE tiLOOD, JAUNDICE, LOSS f APPE TITE, LIVES COIrTFIiAINTB, LEPROSY, LOOSENESS, MEIICUIIIAL DISEASES.- Nevcr fails to eradicate entirely all the effects of Meri'.ury ii.fi m'telv sooner than tlo most powerfu' reparation of Sarsapartll.t. NIGHT SWEATS, NERVOUS DF.UI1.ITY. NERVOUS COMPLAINTS of all kinds, O.lGANIC AFFECTIONS, PALPITATION of iht HEART, PAINTER'S OHOJAO, PI LIS S The oiiginal proprietor of these nicdiriiu-s was cured of Piles of 33 years standing by the use of these Life Medicines alone. " PAINS in the head, side, back, limb-, juints and orpin?. KIIEUMATISM. Th-xo atllicled with lIii- terrible disease, will be sure of relief by the Life Medicines. of BLOOD to the HEAD, SCURVY, SA LTR HE UM, S I VELLINCiS, SCROFULA, on SING'S STIL, in its worst forms, ULCERS, nf every description W OHK3, of nil kin.U, are ellertimlly expelled by tliese Medicines. Parents will 4b) well toadininUter them uhen eicr their existence is sus pected. Relief will be certain. THE LIFE PIUS AND PHIKNIX BITTERS PURIFY THE BLOOD, Ami thus remove all disease from the system. A sin5le trial will place, the LIFE P I L L S and PHOENIX BITTERS beyond the reach of compe tition in the estimation of every patient. The genuine of these medicines arc now putiiji in while wrappers and labels, together with a pamnhlet, called " Moffat's Good Samaritan," containing the directions, Sic, on which is a drawing of Broadway from Wall street to our OtScc, by which strangers visiting the city can very easily find us. The wrappers and Samaritans arc copyrighted, therefore those who procure them with white wrappers can be assured that they are genuine. He careful, and do not buy those with yellow wrappers; but if you do, be satisfied that they come direct from us, ordont touch them. rjJT Prepared aud sold by dr. wili-iabi b. ircorr AT. 335 Broadway, corner of Anlhouy street, New York. For. Sale by SCIIOCH & SPERING, Stroudsburg, solo agents for Monroe county. December 18, 18-15. PRICES CURRENT.' , . Corrected every Wednesday morning. ARTICLES: Vheat Flour, per liarrei Rye. do. (16. do. Wheat, per bushel Rye,' do. do. Sole Leather per pound Corn per Iju's'hel Buckwheat, per bushel Clover Seed per bushel TirWotUy Sopr -,.y bosh." Barley do: Oats' do'. Klax Seed do. Butter per pound Kjrgs, "per tlo.eni Plaster per ton' Hickory wood, per cord Oak, do". t do. Mackerel,' No. I Do. do 2 . . Potatoes, per bushel .Sumils. Kttttnn. Philait'a 1 bttr-. 3- CO -175 5 i(t S 50. 3 75 1 :, ifo i oo r i lo 6? 07 S7 : 25 21 I -i 51. 55 Mr 10, 0 00 C fO 5 00 3 00 b50. 2 ST 10 ' 4bi 50- .?3 337 4'f 1 00 I 20 1-17 15 15 ' i-J 10 18 U 10 5 50 -1 25 3 OH 2 50 3 75 t 5ir 2 00 3" 00 I 2? teO'O 12 00 .10 Hi jt2 50 10 00 0i!" i 45 I 30 IBANK NOTE LIST.- cotroeteil w'fiekty for the Jifcisirtnwt Hopublfetm. The notes' of those banks on wfjfc .1 quouuiotisi are omitted and a dash( Substituted, arts ntt purch'ased by the brokers. k' Vc.M Branch buflk do do do do do 22 par I;tr PonsjKyiraisia.' rli'ifitdtilpliia ban. pat ISait of North Aiticneit, do Farmers' fc Mechanics' do Western bank do -Sontliuitrk tui! do Kensington butt do Il.tnk of Northern Liberties do Mechanics' Hank Comfnerit:l Bank H.tnlc of Penti Township Mnnnfactnrers Mech'its Moyaineniinjr bank Unitad State b.tnk Girard di I'entylvaniii bunk , Hank of Gemyintown Hank of Montgomery co. Hank of Delaware ronnly B:tnk of Chester county Dnyiestown bank Farmers' bunk of ilucks Barton bank Fanners' bank of Heading Lebanon bunk U;:rri;;biirg.bui;k Mtddletpvv) Uank Farmer?' bank Lancaster Lancaster bank Lancaster county bank Northampton bank Columbia Bridge Carlisle b:lnk Northumberland bank Miners bank of l'ottivi Vork bank Chanibcrbburg b;tnk Gettysburg bank Wyoming do Honestlale do Hank of Lewijtown Hank of Snsquehanm co I'-ittvburK t Wuyneshtirg -UKHWiesuliL-Krie bank Berks county bank Towamla do' Relief Notes fJv TorH err-v hanks:- America, b ink of American uxch.utse Hank of Coimncrce Bank of the State. if N"Y . I i 1 par Butchers' anil Urm ot do City 1 1 1 par do do Chemical Commercial Clinton do Del. and Hudson cnnalco. Dry Dock Fttlton bank of New York Greenwich Lafayette leather Manufacturers' Manhatten conipany Mechanics' iJaiiKing Asso. Merchants' bank Merchant' Mechanics & Traders' pariMcrchants' Exchange 1 .National bank New York, Bank of Ndw-York Banking co, par 1 1 pnr do d. do d- au di 1 par do t ?:r du el. tin. df do c'o dodo-dc-dr 2 2 N: Y. Sl'e. St'l. Security b. par :er LNotthU liPhucnix 2'Scventh Ward IjTenth Ward 2 TradeiKicn's 2 Union B. of N' Y Lnni. oank at Warren no salcAVnhinzton do do do lt par 1 DISSOLUTION. The partnership herctolore existing between the subscribers, trading under the firm oT I lay den & Schlaugh, has this day been dissolved by inUiual ' consent. Ail persons having de mands against said firm, will present them to Samuel Ilayden, for settlement ; and all who arc indebted thereto, are requested to make im mediate payment to him, he being authorized I to receive the same. SAMUEL II A YD EN, . WILLIAM SCHLAUGH. N. 13. The business will be continued by the subscriber, in the new building in the rear of John Boys' Store, who respectfully solicits a continuance of public patronage. SAMUEL rlAYDEN. March 6, 1845. Coitft&lionary, IFrsiii. :ml GROCERY STORE. WILLIAM H. SCHLOUGH, Respectfully informs tho citizens of Stroudsburg, and the public generally, .that he has opened a Confectionary and Grocer' Store, on Elizabeth slreet, in the room formerly occu pied by Joseph L.Keller, as a Grocer)', where lie is prepared lo accommodate the public with ! all hinds of CANDIES of the best quality.- 11 C W. eWilt & J&B'Othca, have just received a large assortment of Stoves, con sisting of Franklin Furnace 3 and A boiler Cooking stoves do do 9 plate stoves, do do Parlour do. do do Box do. Orange County -1 boiler Cooking do. Manifs Albany 3 do do. Dcgroff cy cars Albany 3 do do. poors'1 Patent Coal stoves. And a large lot of Stove-pipe, all of which they will sell cheap for cash or produce. Milford, Nov. 10, 1812. WATCHES. A pood assortment of Watches, for sale, at reduced price, by JOHN II. MEL1CK. Stroudburg, Jan. 1, 184G. jlooiv nuns-:. We have just received for sale, at the Jeffer sonian Ofiice, a supply of " Fcnncr's Odcrifer ous Comnound for strcnalhcnins, softening and I mf ' J mf W beautifying the Hair," also of " Fcnncr's Den trificc for Preserving and Beautifying the Teeth, preventing Tooth Ache, eye." and also Fcnncr's Pomade Divine" a preparation for curing chap ped hands, bruises, &c. The articlos arc all of the first quality, and the high reputation which they have acquired in the cities, and wherever else they have been used, cannoi fail to recom mend them to the ieneral notice and patronage of the people of this place and vicinity. A number of our citizens have already tried them, and pronounce them excellent. We invite all, who are in want of any such articles, to give us a call, and we are sure they will not go away unsatisfied. December 19, 18-14. He also keeps on hand FRUIT, embracing all the delicacies of the season, and NUTS of all kinds. His stock consists in part, of Cream Nuts, Cocoa Nuts, Ground Nuts, Oranges, Figs Lemons, Almonds, Raisins, Prunes, and a variety of all kinds of Confectionary gen erally kept in such an establishment, all of which he will sell very low for Cash. He has also added to the above stock, all the articles connected with a GKOCEKY, Consisting in part of Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Cheese, Molasses, Crackers, Blacking, Cinnamon, Soap, Candles, Shot, Pepper, Chocolate, Saleratus, Nut Megs, Allspice, Ginger, Herring, Mackerel, Close Pins, Indigo, Baskets, Dried Peaches, Dried Apples, BcWiU, Brothers & Hagcrty, Have on had 150,000 feet Hemlock and White and Yellow Pino Boards and Siding, at their Lumber establishment in Lord's Valley, M miles from Dingman's Bridge, which they will sell cheap for Grain, Straw, and Iron, aud will not refuse to lake current money or Pork. We respectfully solicit a share of public pat roiijgf. together with a variety of Tubs, Bowls, &c. Tobacco, Snuff, and Sogars, of the best and cheapest qualities always on hand, and will suit those who may favor him with a call. Porter, Ale, Iffead and Lemonade constantly kept on hand. For the liberal support already received irom his friends and customers he returns his sincere thanks, and will endeavor in future to merit a continuance of their favors, by sparing no ex ertions to make his establishment an agreeable retreat. Stroudsburg, June 19, 1845. LATEST FASHIONS. Would respectfully inform his lnends atid"th public generally, that he still continues h TAILORING BUSINESS at his old stand, nearly opposite Stogdell Stokes' Store. He has just received the latest Philadelphia Fash ions, and is prepared to execute all orders in his line with neatness and despatch, and in the la test stylo. Clothing for old men made to suit their age and convenience. All of which ho will furnish as choap as can be had elsewhere Produce taken in exchange for work, at the cash price. N. B. Culling done at the shortest notice, and warranted to fit if properly made up. Stroudsburg, Oct. 23, 1815.
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