Thomas Steer, a raoraber of the Vigilant En gine Company, was very serioti&ly injured by being crushed between the engine and falling bricks, James T. Pillby, Thomas Lewer, John F. Rhodes, Samuel Acke&on, Peter G. Lew ins, Margaret Davis, and the bodies of five un known, had been recovered ; and more are supposed to have perished. Two children of Mr. Bedell are missing, In addition to the a bove, the bodies of one man, two women, and four children were taken to the green house. There is a long list of cases taken to the hospital, of fractured arms and other injuries, many of which will prove fatal. On Water street, from Race to Vine, was a block of old fashioned dwellings, occupied gen erally by poor people, 20 to 30 families in some -of the houses their suffering can be imagined. It is reported, thai in one of the houses a wo man was found dead, and by her side her in- j iam aiive ; anu anoiner woman and tie nnuren were found burned to death. The loss is estimated at about two millions of dollars. Great Fire in Brooklyn. A tremendous fire occurred at brooklyn, N. Y. on Sunday morning the 6th inst., in the 'Ware House of Mr. Thorn, in Forman st. The flames would bave been subdued by the fire men, no doubt, had not an awful explosion ta ken place at the time, occasioned by a quanti ty of saltpetre in the building, which scattered thejburntng fragments in every direction. Near ly two blocks of buildings were destroyed, and the loss is estimated at over nine hundred thou sand dollars. JfijKillcd by Lightning. On Tuesday eve ning lsst, a Urge Whopperwill, lit upon the Telegraph Wires, near the Half-way House, between Bloomsburg and Berwick, just as the news of Gen. Taylor's Death were being com municated, and receved such a shock from the effect of the Magnetic wires as to fell him help less to the ground. DISTINGUISHED STRANGERS.-The steamer Washington arrived at New York, on the fourth of July, having on "boatd the brave Hungarian compatriot of Kosseth, Gen. Dem binski and his noble lady, and C. P. R. James, Esq., the celebrated novelist. It was a fitting day for a Hero like Dembinskt to set his foot on the free soil of the American Republic. CAMP MEETING. By divine permission, a Camp Meeting will be held on the Island belonging to Franklin Starbird, Esq., about a quarter of a mile from Stroudsburg, commencing on Monday the 2d of September, and will close on Saturday the 7th. Ministers and members of adjoining Cir cuits and Stations are cordially inrited to at tend. This is the most beautiful grove ever selec ted in this section of country for a Camp Meet ing, and there is an abundance of pure cold spring water. No traffic of any kind will be allowed with in ihe limits prescribed by the law. July 18, 1850. M.H. SISTY. . NOTICE. The subscriber, hereby notifies the public that he has no connection, or partnership with Joseph Moyer, of Coolbaugh township, in any shape or manner whatever. JACOB STOUFFER. Tannersville, Pa., July, 5, 1S50. THE ASSAM TEA COMPANY, 136 Greenwich Street, New-York. The proprietors beg to call the at tention of connoisseurs in Tea, and the heads of families to the choice and 'rare selection of Teas imported by thenf, and hitherto unknown in this country, which, by their fragrance and delicacy, com bined with virgin purity and strength, produce an infusion of surpassing richness and flavor. THE TEAS OFFERED, ARE THE EOLLOWINO: The Jeddo Bipom,.a Black Tea, at $1 00 per lb in. " Niphon, - do 0 75 " Diari, do 0 50 " Osacca, a Green Tea, 1 00 " Too-tsiaa, do 0 75 " " Ticki-tsiaa, do 0 50 Ud-fi Mixture, a compound of the most rare & choice Teas grow'n on the fertile and ge nial soil of Assam, . 1- 00 With a view to encourage the introduction of these matchless Teas, it is the intention of the proprietors to distribute by lot, among the pur chasers, a quantity of Teas equal to The First Years' Profits ON THE SALES EFFECTED. Each purchaser will receive enclosed in the package, a numbered certifiicate, entitling him to One Chance iu the Distribution ! ! ! FOR EVERY FIFTY CENTS laid'out, and on the receipts amohting to $ 20, 000, the undermentioned parcels of Tea, to the value of ten per cent, or TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS, Will be Given Away as Bonuses ! ! ! ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCALE Prizes of 50 lbs. of Tea each at $1 00 per lb. 250Ibs or $250. 20;" 25 " 10 " 5 " 1 " f c 500 500 500 250 500 500 500 250 50 " 100 " 250 ll (I it tc It 425 Prizes in all. 2,000lbs $2,000 "Those persons who prefer lower priced Teas, can receive their prizes in proportion, or they will be re-purchased for cash, at & reduction of 10 per cent. Country Aget required. Applications to be addressed (post paid,) to the Company's De pot, as above. .ft New York, June 6, 1850. A. R. JACKSOty M. ! . , Has permanently located himself in the bor ough of Stroudsburg, and respectfully tepders his professional services to the inhabitants of the borough &nd surrounding country. Office at S. J. Hollinshead's hotel. Stroudsburg, March 28, 1850, . , -. ..i . . . , Relative to an Amendment of the CONSTITUTION. Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre sentatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Asserilbly met, That the Constitution of this Commonwealth be amended in the sec ond section of the fifth article, so that it shall read as follows : The Judges of the Supreme Court, of the several Courts of Common Pleas, and of such other Courts of Record as are or shall be established by law, shall be elected by the qualified electors of the Commonwealth at large ; the President Judges of the several Courts of Common Pleas, and of such other Courts of Record as are or shall be established by law, and all other Judges required to be learned in the law, by the qualified eleciors of the respective districts over which they are to preside or act as Judges : and the Associate Judges of the Cour's of Common pleas by the qualified electors of the counties respectively. The Judges of the Supreme Court shall hoid their offices for the term of fifteen years, if they shall so long behave themselves well, (subject to the allotment herein after provided for, sub sequent to the first election;) the President Judges of the several Courts of Common Pleas, and of such other Courts of Record as are f or shall be establised by law, and all other Judges required to be learned in the law, shall hold their offices for the term of ten years, if they shall -so long behave themselves well; the Associate Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas shall hold their offices for the term of five years, if they shall so long behave themselves well; all of whom shall be commissioned by the Governor, but for any reasonable cause, which shall not be sufficient grounds of impeachment, the Govenor shall remove any of them on the address of two-thirds of each branch of the Le gislature. The first election shall take place at the general election of this Commonwealth next after the adoption of this amendment, and the commissions of all the Judges who may be then in office shall expire on the first Monday of December following, when the terms of the new Judges shall commence. The persons who shall then be elected Judges of the Supreme Court shall hold their offices as follows : One of them for three years, one for six years, one for nine years, one for twelve years, and one for fifteen years, the term of each to be decided by lot by the said Judges, as soon after the elec tion as convenient, and the result certified by them to the Governor, that the commissons may be issued in accordance thereto. The Judge whose commission will first expire shall be Chief Justice during his term, and thereafter each Judge whose commission shall first expire shall be Chief Justice during his term, and thereafter each Judge whose commission shall first expire shall in turn be the Chief Justice, and if two or more commissions shall expire on the same day, the Judges holding them shall decide by lot which shall be the Chief Justice. Any vacancies, happening by death, resigna tion or otherwise, in any of the said courts, shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, to continue till the first Monday of December succeeding the next general election. The Judges of the Supreme Court and the Presi dents of the several Courts of Common Pleas shall, at stated times, receive for their services an adequate compensation, to be fixed by law, which shall not be diminished during their con tinuance in office; but they shall receive no fees or perquisites of office, nor hold any other office of profit under this Commonwealth, or under the government of the United States, or any other Stale of this Union. The Judges of of the Supreme Court, during their continuance in ofTce, shall reside within this Common wealth; and the other Judges, during their con tinuance in office, shall reside within the dis trict or county for which they were respective ly elected. J. S. M'CALMONT, Speaker of the House of Representatives. , V. BEST, Speaker of the Senate. Senate Chamber, ) IJarrisburg, January 28, 1850. ) I, Samuel Wi-Pearson, Chief Clerk of the Senate of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, (No. 10 on the Sen ate file of the present session,) entitled "Resolution-relative to an amendment of the Consti tution," it being the same resolution which was agreed to by a majority of the members e lected to each House of the last Legislature after having been duly considered, and discus sed, was this day agreed to by a majority of the members elected to and serving in the Senate of Pennsylvania, at its present session, as will appear by their votes given on the final pas sage of the resolution, as follows, viz : Those voting in favor of the passage of the resolution were, H. Jones Brooke, J. Porter Brawley, William A. Crabb, Jonathan J. Cun ningham, Thomas S Fernon, Thomas H. Forsyth, Charles Frailey, Robert M. Frick, Henry Fulton, John W. Guernsey, William Haslelt, Isaac Hugus, Timothy Ives, Joshua Y. Jones1, Joseph Konigmacher, George V. Lawrence, Maxwell M'Caslin, Benjamin Ma lone, Benjamin Matthias, Henry A. Muhlen berg, William F. Packer, William R. Sadler, David Sankey, Peleg B. Savery, Conrad Shi-1 mer, Robert C. Sterrett, Daniel Stine, Farris 15. atreeter, jonn M, waiKer ana valentine Best, Speaker Yeas 29. Those voting against the passage of the res olution were, George Darsie, Augustus Drum and Alexander King Nays 3. Extract from the Journal. SAML. W PEARSON, Clerk. In the House of Representatives, Harrisburg, March 14, 1850. I, Wjjliam Jack, Chief Clerk of the Houseof Representatives of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, (No. 10 on the Senate file, and No. 21 1 on the House Jour nal of the present session,) entitled "Resolution relative to the amendment of the Constitution," it being the same resolution which was a greed to by a majority of the members elected to each House of the last Legislature after haying been duly considered and discussed, was this day agreed to by .a msjority of the Mem bers elected to and serving in the House of Rep resentatives of Pennsylvania, at its presontjes sion, as will appear by their votes, given-ori the final passage of .il?e resolution, as follo'ws, viz: Those voting in favor of the passage of the reeotuuoit were, John Acker, John Allison, William Baker, Robert Bald win, David J. Bent, Craig Btddle, Jeremiah Blatfk, John S. Bowen, William Brindle, Daniel H. B. Brower, Jesse R. Burden, John Cessna, Henry Church, John N. Conyngham, Sylvester Cridland, Benjamin G. David, William J. Dobbins, James P. Dow ner, Thomas Duncan, William Dunn, William Espy, John C.Evans, William Eans, A. Scott Ewing, Alexander S. Feather, James Flowers, Benjamin P. Former, Alexander Gibboney, Thomas E. Grier, Joseph E. Griffin, Joseph Guffey, Jacob S. Haldeman, George H. Hart, Lefien Hart, John Hastings, William J. Hemp hill, John Hoge, HenryHupiet, Lewis Herford, Washington J. JacksOn, Nicholas Jones, John W. Killinger, Charles E. Kinkead, Robert Klotz, Harrison P. Laird. Morris Leech, Jon athan D. Leet, Anson Leonard, James J. Lew is, Henry Little, Jonas R. M'Clintock, John F. M'Culloch, Alexander C. M'Curdy, John M' Laughlin, John M'Lean, Samuel Marx, John B. Meek, Michael Meyers, John Miller, Joseph C. Molloy, John D. Morris, Willaim T. Morison, Ezekiel Mo wry, Edward Nickieson, Jacob Nis sly, Charles -O'Neill, John B. Packer, Joseph C. Powel, James C. Reid, John S. Rhey, Lew is Roberts, Samuel Robison, John B. Ruther ford, Glenni W. Scofield, Thomas C, Scouller, William Shaffner, Richard Simpson, Eli Slifer, William Smith, William A. Smith, Daniel M. Smyser, Willaim H. Souder, Thomas C. Steel, David Steward, Charles Stockwell, Edwin C. Trone, Andrew Wade, Robert C. Walker, Thomas Watson, Sidney B. Wells, Hiram A. Williams, Daniel Zerby and John S. M'Cal mont, Speaker Yeas 87. Those voting against the passage of the reso lution were, Augustus K. Cornyn, David Evans and James M. Porter Nays 3. Extruct from the Journal. WILLIAM JACK, Clerk. Secretary's Office. Filed March 15, 1850. A. W. BENEDICT, Dep. Sec'y of Commonwealth. Secretary's Office. PENNSYLVANIA, ss. I do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original resolution of the General Assembly, entitled "Resolution relative to an amendment of the Constitution," as the same remains on file in this office. . i. in lesuuiuiiy wuereui l nave iibio- unto set my hand, and caused to be affixed the seal of the Secretary's Of c rr : . i . i. : cc. . u r t . . : i r i i i June, Anno Domini one thousand eight hun dred and fitfty. A. L. RUSSELL. Secretary oj the Commonwealth. June 30, 1850 Racing1 Subscription Office, 19 PARK PLACE, New-York. The proprietors beg to announce that they have opened Classes for Sweepstakes, upon the system which has obtained a large share of the public support in England and elsewhere, by extending as it does to the public at large, the interest otherwise fell by few only in RACING EVEETS, AND ENABLING ALL Whether conversant with Sporting matters or not, to participate in the chance of GAINING A LARGE SUM, BY the result, at proportionably As will be seen by the subjoined Scheme, the subscriber in Class E, may FOR ONE DOLLAR, gain $5,000 ! THE SWEEPSTAKES NOW OPEN con sist of Five Classes for the Great Yorkshire Stakes, To be run at York, (England) 23d August, 1850 164 Horses entered. First Morse, $50,000. A Jllh5 - C tO to . J- 5 .sis 3 ts 1 a A 2,000 $50 550,000 25,000 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 B 2,000 25 25,000 12.500 5,000 5,000 2,500 C 5,000 10 25,000 12,500 5,000 5.000 2,500 D 5,000 5 12'500 6,250 2,500 2,500 1,250 E 10,000 1 5,000 2,500 1,000 1,000 500 THE DRAWING of this Sweepstake will take place publicly on the 23d day of August, 1850, the day on which the race will b&run the place and hour being first duly announced by advertisement ; when the names of all the horses entered, will be al lotted amongst the subscribers in each class, and on the 20th day of September next, by which lime the result of the race will be known, the Prizes will be distributed ; the holder of the name of the winning horse in Class " A." receiving a Prize of FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, that of the second, twenty-five thousand dollars, &c. &c, in accordance with the a bove Scheme. A commission of 10 per cent, lo cover ex penses will be deducted on payment of all pri zes. Any further information required, will be af forded by the Secretary, Mr. William Barroll, at the offices as above to whom all applica tions for Agencies and other communications are to bo addressed post paid, and all remit tances, either by Bill or Note to be made, in return for which, numbered Certificates will be forwared as directed. Lists of Horses entered for the above, and all other Races of Importance may be seen, to gether with Sqhemes for Sweepstakes in the forthcoming St. Leger, &c. &c. &c. Juno -30, 1850, taug!5 JUVENILE SINGING CLASS. At the request of several citizens of Strouds burg and vicinity, the subscriber will teach mu sic to children from the age of 7 to 15 years old, in the different school houses in the vicin ity of Stroudsburg free of charge. Those districts convenient to the place wish ing to accept of the offer, wij receive further information from the subscriber by calling on him at Stroudsburg, Monday afternoons. There will be several exhibitions during the term, at some central-place. A class will be commenced at Siroundsbtirg next Mp.nday evening, at 5 o'clock in the Court House, to which all are' invited to attcnti. j JOHN S. P. FOUST. Iunev20, 1850 -4t JUST RECEIVED, a general assortment of of Dry GOODS, Groceries, Hardware, Queenware, &c, &c, at the store of the sub scriber, which he offers for sale at the lowest prices. JOHN N. STOKES. Strondsburg, May 16, 1850. A Fine selected stock of silks. bareges, lawns, JljL ginghams, and prints, to which the inspec tion of the ladies of Stroudsburg and surronding country is respectfully invited, has been re ceived and is for sale by JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg, May 16, 1850. 1CKLED PORK & MACKEREL, a large quantity on hand and for sale cheap by JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg, May 16, 1850. AMS & SHOULDERS, of good quality, constantly on hand and for sale low by JOHN N. STOKES Stroudsburg, May 16, 1850. MOLASSES, SUGAR, and COFFEE, a large and well-selected assortment for sale cheap by JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg May 16. 1850. UMMER STUFFS of all kinds, for gentle men's wear, consisting of cloths, cassimeres, cashmerettes, tweeds, and linens, &c, just re ceived and for sale low by JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg, May 16, 1850. BOOTH & FOSTER LATE J. C. BOOTH & Co., FASHIONABLE CLOTHING EMPORIUM, Wholesale and Retail, 27 Courtlandt Street, New-York. (a few doors below the western hotel.) THIS HOUSE, by reason of its Great Pop ularity and Extensive Reputation, both for the Superior Qualities and Cheapness of its Goods, has recently been extending its business, until it now presents an assortment at once unrival led by any in the city. One of the Firm, being one of the Pioneers in the Clothing busi ness, devotes all his time to purchasing goods for the establishment, which, his long experi ence, acknowledged skill, and with the aid of abundant capital, he is enabled to do with the most predominent success. Another of the firm superintends, in person, their extensive manu facturing department ; and the stock thus produced, and with a view to neatness, ele gance and utility, and amounting to nearly $100,000 in Value, comprises an assortment now unequalled, and they defy all competition. They desire parti ularly to call the attention of Country Merchants to their stock, whom, by their extensive arrange ments, they are enabled to supply with an as sortment at once the best, the most varied, and the cheapest of any other on this Continent. Nor does the extent of their business prevent them from supplying the individual wants. Gentlemen visiting this city will at all times, find them in readiness to furnish from the Smallest Article to the Complete Outfit, of such as cannot fail to suit the most refined taee, or meet the approbation of the most fas tidious. Their Manufactured Department Is replete with every description of DRESS and frock, business and travelling, sack and albert coats. All the styles of Drap De Ete, Alpaca and Bro. Linen COATS. PANTALOONS of all the various stvles and qualities. VESTS of the latest and, richest pattern. DRESSING GOWNS, &c. The Fancy Department embraces every thing new and desirable in the line of SHIRTS, DRAWERS, BOSOMS, COLLARS, CRAVATS, STOCKS, Scarfs, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS. HOSIE RY, SUSPENDERS, SHOULDER BRA CES, MONEY BELTS, &c. To verify the above statements, they ask gen tlemen, when visiting the city, to call and ex amine for themselves, where they will receive the most polite attention, the proprietors rely ing on the excessive cheapness which their un rivalled facilities enable them to afford their Goods, to ensure a sale. Full suits furnished to order at the shortest notice, and sent to any part of the United States. J. C. BOOTH, H. L. FOSTER. N. B. Open from 6 o'clock a. m. to 10 p. m April 25, 1850.--Gm. . Estcourage Home Manufacture! CABINET-WARE Of every Variety and Style at JS ASTON PRICES! W. W. COOLBAUGH respectfully invites the attention of the citizens of Monroe county to his large and finished stock of Cabinet ware at his wareroom in the main street, a short dis ance below Posten's hotel, in Stroudsburg, comprising every kind and quality of furniture. He is determined to be undersold by no one, and the young and old housekeepers of the coun ty, in want of furnitue, will save lime and mon ey by giving him a call. His stock embraces secretaries, desks, sideboards, wardrobes, bu reaus, sofas, centre tables, card tables, break- laal tat0 J j aiuu tavtistij uiiiuvi mviuaj uuv 9ieHUf wash stands, beadsteads, chests, corner and kitchen cupboards, cradles, beautiful mahogany wjorkstands, dressing bureaus, towel racks, &c. CHAIRS of all varieties, rush-bottomed, cane seats, splint seats, cottage chairs, and so fa chairs. Also, sofas and settees got up in the most beutiful style. JJjAll kind of work made to order atf the shortest notice. Or He has also on hand a well-finished hearse and is prepared to manufacture coffins and attend funerals at short' notice. May 23, 1850. i- Attorney at Law, STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUN'KA. Office on Elizabeth street, forrnerly occupied by William Davis, Esq. Aptil IS 1850. Estate of Silas Flower, Late of Stroiid township, Monroe county, dee'd. Notice is hereby given, that letters of Admin istration upon said estate, have been granted id the undersigned. All persons indebted to said estate are requested W make immediate pay ment, and all those having claims or demands against said estate are requested lb make known the same without delay, to JOHN L. GAFFREY, Administrator! Stroud township, May 16, 1850. GEO. J. ROBAKER, FASHIONABLE TAILOR, Takes this method of informing the citizens of Stroudsburg and surrounding country, thai he has commenced the Tailoring Business in all its various- branches in the Borough of Stroudsburg, on Elizabeth Street, nearly op posite the Store of John N. Stokes, and res pectfully solicits all who have work to do in his line to give him a call. The latest Reports of Fashions will be regularly received,- and he guarrantees that all work enstructed to him will be done in a satisfactory manner. He hopes by strict attention to business and a determination to please, to merit a share, of public patronage. N. B. Cuting done at the shortest notice. Stroudsburg, May 2d, 1850. THADDEUS SCHOCH, Has removed his wholesale and retail Boot and Shoe Store to a large and convenient room, which he has fitted up in the best style, a few doors above his old stand, opposite Messrs. Edinger & Miller's Store, and nearly opposite T. & P Mixsell's store in HamHton St. whoro he will continue to manufacture to order every description of Boots and Shoes for men and boys : also the most fashionable Gaiters, Buskins, Half Gaiters, Slippers &c, for Ladios and Misses which will be warrant ed to fit, be made of the best ma terials, and sold at small profits for cash. Also on hand a large assort sortmem of Boots and Shoes, which will be sold cheap, and can be recommen ded. The public are respectfully invited to call, leave their measures, or examine his ready made stock, before purchasing elsewhere, as he is confident they will be suited with the stylo, quality and price of his article. Call and try them. Also American and French Calf Skin Boots manufactured to order. Easton, April 18, 1850. MONROE COUNTY Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The rate of Insnrance is one dollar on the thousand dollars insured, after which payment no subsequent tax will be levied, except to cov er actual loss or damage by fire, that may falL upon members of the company. The nett profits arising from interest or oth erwise, will be ascertained yearly, for which each member in proportion to his, her, or their deposite, will have a credit in the company. Each, insurer in or with the said company will be a member thereof during the term of his or her policy. The principle of Mutual Insurance has been thoroughly tested has been tried by the unerring test of experience, and has proved successful and become very popular. It af fords the greatest security against loss or dam age by fire, on the most advantageous and reasonable terms. Applications for Insurance to be made in person, or by letters addressed to JAMES H. WALTON, Sec'y. MANAGERS. Jacob Goetz ' John Edinger James H. Walton Edward Posten Robert Boys Michael H Dreher Jacob Frederick George B.Keller Peter Shaw John Miller Richard S. Staples Jacob Shoemaker Balsar Fetherman. JACOB GOETZ, President. JAMES H. Walton, Treasurer. Stroudsburg, January 31, 1850. 4 rs.igEgmmsg arMEDYto The testimony in its favor is overwhelming. The proprietors aro daily in receipt of letters and certificates, going to prove its remarkable efficiency to all cases of worms, both in chil dren and adults. The relief given, and the immediate improvement of health whichTollows its use, has called-the attention of physicians to this article, and they freely recommend and prescribe it in their practice. The retail price ts 25 cents per vial, which brings it within the means of all- Brooklyn, L. I. January 16, 1847. I do certify that I gave one bottle of B. A. Fahnestock's Vermifuge to my child, and. in seven hours it passed 23 large worms. Any person doubting this may apply for further in formation at my residence corner of York and Jackson streets. JAMES McCAFFREY. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. March 2, 1844 I certify, that 1 took two vials of B.A. Fahn estock's Vermifuge, which I found to be the greatest cure for worms I have ever used. I bave been troubled with tape worms for a num ber of years, and I have never found so good a medicine as B. A. Fahnestock's Vermifuge. therefore recommend n. MARTHA CLIFT. The public is cautioned against counterfeits and spurious articles, and to put no confidence in statements that "KolmstockV and "S. Fahn estock's" Vermifuge are the same or as good as tho only genuine article, whic-h is B-sA Fahnestocks vermifuge. For sale in Stroudsburg, by T, SOHO, Agent. March 15. 1849. im1 BLANK MORTGAGE For sale at thisQ l 01l t
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