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At Moulton, suddenly, Mrs. Poole, wife of Mr. Fuller Poole.

At Nacton, 24, Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. J. Enefer.

ESSEX.

Married.] At Barking, Mr. S. Barford, to Miss E. Pratt, of Needham.

W. G. Fenn, of Witham, to Mrs. Woodwards, of Barling Hall.

At Woodford, T. Gray, esq. to Miss Rose Hill.

At Braintree, the Rev. J. Carter, to Mrs. Perry, of Great Saling.

At Bearmond, the Rev. W. M. Morton, to Miss Eliz. Hutton.

Mr. Low, surgeon, of Horndon, to Mrs. Goldsmith, of Walworth.

Died.] The lady of the late Major John Marriott, of Finchinfield. She was in her parlour, when her clothes caught fire, and before assistance could be had. she was so much burnt, that she lingered but seven days, and then expired.

At Helmsley, 73, Mrs. Barker, relict of Mr. Christopher B. S. F.

At Romford, Mrs. M. Willis, late of Hornchurch.

At Saffron Waldon, 87, Mrs. Day, whose children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, amounted to 316; viz. 14 children,140 grandchildren, and 162 great grandchildren.

At Peyton Hall, 20, Miss Mary Mongan. At Helmsly, 73, Mrs. Barker.-65, Mr. W. Genery, schoolmaster, S.F.

At Great Dunmow, Sarah Clayton.-66, Mr. John Banks, S.F.

At Colchester, 81, R. Tomlinson, esq. captain in the royal navy. He had borne a commission in the navy 56 years, and was one of the few remaining companions of Lord Hawke.

At Witham Lodge, 86, the Hon. F. Talbot, brother to the late and uncle to the present Earl of Shrewsbury..

At Little Baddow, owing to being thrown out of his gig, Mr. Hart, of Hatfield Peverel.

At Birch, 92, Mrs. Wood.

At Chelmsford, Mr. W. Bowser, druggist.-At Hatfield Peverel, Mr. S. Clarke. At Brooke House, 25, Miss Schriebar. At Grimstead Green Mill, Mr. J. Kemp. At Billericay, Mr.J. Walter, auctioneer.

KENT.

In a sharp contest for the office of Coroner, the numbers at the close of the poll were for Mr. Carter 906, and for Mr. Fooks, 727.

Married.] Mr. S. Newson, surgeon, of Rochester, to Miss E. Prall, daughter of J. P. esq. town clerk of that city.

At Maidstone, William Fisher, esq. to Miss Susannah Akehurst, daughter of John A. esq. of Thurnham.

At Sandwich, Lieutenant Henry Belsey,

R. N. to Miss M. Cooke, eldest daughter of Mr. R. C. coal-merchant.

At St. Peter's, Thanet, Frederick Welsted, esq. to Miss Bristow, of B.omston House. William Edmunds, esq. surgeon of his Majesty's hospital ship, Sussex, to Miss Enzabeth Harness, niece to Doctor Harness, of the Transport Board.

At Sittingbourne, J. Blaxland, esq. of Dulty, to Miss Smith, daughter of John S. esq. of Sittingbourne.

Di] At Canterbury, Mrs. Hart, of St. George's street.-66, Mr. Joun Jervis. 76, Mrs. Sarah Gadesby.--76, Mr. Le Gasset.-74, Mr. Edward Philpot.-75, Mr. Joseph Watkins.-66, Mrs. Ann Hudson.-70, Mrs. Mary Wiby.

At Dover, Mr. Prewer, sexton. -Mrs. Herbert.-Mrs. Osborn, of Old Park. At Sandwich. 83, Mrs. Hills.-94, Mrs. Salter.-Mr. Michael Lane.-63, Mrs. Gent.

At Folkestone, 70, Mrs. Atwood, wife of the Rev. Mr. A. universally regretted. -29, Mr. Henry Bessant.-Captain W. Clarke.-70, Mrs. Hawkes.-44, Mrs. Hobday.-18, M. John Jeffery.

At Maidstone, Mis. Richardson.-Joseph Winter, esq.

At Biddenden, suddenly, Mr. Thomas Tolhurst.— At St. Peter's, Thanet, 73, Mrs. Martha Hu-t.

At Sandgate, 52, Mrs. Harris, wife of Mr. Harris, grocer.

At Tenterden, 31, Mr. William Baker, At Ash, Mrs. Southee.--At Biddenden, 20, Joseph, son of Jent in Hague, esq. At Bridge, Mr. Thomas Fitch.

At Church-hili House, 60, James Taylor, esq.-At Wye, 87, Mrs. Mathews.

At Smarden, 21, Miss Mary Hopper. At Newington next Hythe, 54, Mr. Holtum.-At Shalmesford, 64, Mr. Austen Neame. At Sandwich, Mrs. Emmerson. At Eynsford, Alexander Pitcairn, esq. At East Farleigh, 65, Mrs. Mercer. At Aldington House, the lady of Finch Hollingworth, esq.

At Bearsted, Mrs. Chambers.

Mrs. Clegg, wife of Mr. C. one of the aldermen of Rochester.

At Faversham, the Rev. Richard Halke, vicar of Faversham, and rector of Badlismere, with Leaveland.

At Rochester, Mrs. Clegg, widow of Alderman C.-Dr.Blackiston, of the Royal Artillery Barracks.

At Brompton, 67, Mr. Andrews, surgeon of the royal navy, and one of the few remaining companions of Captain Cooke, with whom he sailed, in his last voyage,

round the world.

At Yalding, Mrs. Jeffery.

At Herne, Mr. John Brown, sexton.44, Mr. Vincent.

At Tenterden, 70, Mr. James Brungar. At

At Lydd, 68, Mrs. Elizabeth Ladd. At Hoath, 66, Mrs. Taylor.

SUSSEX.

For the purpose of comparing the produce of turnips by the drill and broad-cast husbandry, two gentlemen of Sussex, who had cultivated them to some extent, about the middle of November, measured a square rod on each of their farms, and the tumips growing thereon were counted and weighed. The following was found to be the result:-By the dril, the rod produced 130 turnips, measuring 9 bushels, and weighing 394lbs. 110z.; weight of the tops, 931. 120z.--By the broadcast, the rod produced 135 taroips, (in number 5 more than by the drill, but) measuring only 64 bushels, and weighing 281lbs.; weight of the tops, 57lb. 12oz. So that no less than 6 tons 18cwt. 24lbs. of turnips, will be raised on an acre of land by the drill, more than by the broadcast system.

A school for 118 children, on the Madras system, has been opened at Billinghurst. Married.] At Lewes, Mr. John Holman, to Miss Steadman.

At Chichester, J. B. Freeland, esq. to Miss Humphrey.

Mr. R. Bennett, of Bosham, to Miss Halsted, of Lavant.

Mr. Reed, of Southend, to Miss Hookey.
Died.] At Brighton, Mrs. Brooker.
At Icklesham, Mr. King, miller.
At Arundel, 19, Miss Martha Lane.
At Stonehouse, A. Sober, esq.
At Ashling, Mr. Martin, sen.

HAMPSHIRE.

A bill has been brought into parliament, "giving permission to vest certain lands in trustees, for the purpose of extending the works and lines at Portsmouth, or of erect ing new works." The lands alluded to are at present held partly by some of the branches of the public service, and partly by individuals; and are situated chiefly in the neighbourhood of the Flathouses. The dock-yard, among other improve ments, is to be extended upon part of them.

The necessaries of life, says the Portsmouth Telegraph, have experienced a very seasonable declension is prices. Best wheaten bread and flour are now selling at 16d. per gallon; good cheese, 6d. per lb. ; and potatoes, 1s. per bushel.

Married.] J. Turner, esq. of the Dorchester Indiaman, to Miss Faithfull, of Winchester.

At Romsey, Mr. G. Ingram, surgeon, royal navy, to Mary Aime, eldest daughter of the late Timothy Pike, esq. Portsmouth. Died.] At Winchester, 76, Mr. W. Cave. -Mrs. Pyle.-Mr. Talmage.

At Portsmouth, 69, Mr. John Povey. Mis. Taylor, draper.-Mr. Joseph Slater, an eminent builder.-78, Mrs. Nelson.

At Portsea, Mrs. Clark.-Mr. Salmon, of North-street.-20, Miss Walker.

At Cowes, Mrs. Short, wife of Major S. Mr. Atkey, grocer,

He

At Fareham, 80, Sir W. Benett. lived and died beloved by his family, and all mankind. He was the senior magistrate of the county, and that and other public cñaracters he filled with honor. ---Jane, widow of the late Rev. Richard Walter, A.M. about 40 years chaplain of Portsmouth deck yard, and author of Lord Anson's Voyage roand the World. She was Imenlly descended from Sir Thomas Parr, brother to Queen Catharine Parr.

At Petersfield, Mrs. Pollington, wife of Mr. John P.

At Havant, Mr. Edward Holton.-Mr. George Passingham, 72.

At Harsley, 76, Mr. Savage Bear. At Lymington, Mr. Thomas Elms. At Emsworth, Captain Francis Geary Gardner, on the retired list of the Royal Marine corps.

At Twyford, 86, George Hoar, esq. of London.

At Bishop's Sutton, 82, Mr. Nicholas Fremantle.

At Romsey, Mis. Penford, relict of the late J. Pentord, esq. of Bishop's Waltham.

At Basingstoke, Mr. Thomas Kersley, barge and waggon master.-Mrs. Curtis, wife of Mr. Richard C.

At Pauncefoot-hill, Mrs. Foot, wife of Henry Foot, esq.

At Airesford, 69, Mr. W. Bowson, carpenter.

At Penton Mewsey, Mr. John Batt. At Stonchouse, Lieut. H. H. Searle, senior lieutenant of the Naval Hospital. At Havant, 67, Mrs. Maidlow, relict of the late Rev. James M.

At Petersfield, 43, Mrs. Cooker. At Frogfield, suddenly, Mr. Thomas Baynton, many years master of the academy at that place.

WILTSHIRE.

Died.] At Calne, 58, Slater Hale, esq. who, as a husband, father, and christian, will be long respected.

At Beaching Stoke, 57, Mr. Joseph Hayward, a man of the strictest integrity.

At Corsham, the Rev. T. Lewis, vicar of that place.-At Bishop's Lydeard, 85, Mrs. Dorothy Winter, relict of the late Charles W. esq. and sister to the late Sir W. Yea, bart.

The lady of Francis Dugdale Astley, esq. of Everley-house.

At Warminster, 88, Mrs. Webb, relict of the late Michael W. esq, of Baycliff-house. At Salisbury, much regretted, Miss Haywood.-At an advanced age, Mrs. Wilmot. At Mere, 58, Mr. Edmund Dowding, tick-manufacturer.

SOMERSETSHIRE.

SOMERSETSHIRE.

On Wednesday, the 9th, the mercury in Fahrenheit sunk to 16, and the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Bath, heing soon frozen over, several skaiters ventured on the basin, when the following heart-rending scene took place. A son of Gen. Sir W. Cunningham, a young gentleman who had just finished his education; a son of Dr. Briggs, of Worcester, who was on a visit at Sir William's; and Felix Mogg, son of Mogg, esq. of Wincanton, were among the skaiters; and the ice giving way, Master Briggs fell in, and his friend, in endeavouring to rescue him, shared the same fate. Anxious to render assistance, the third youth hastened to the fatal spot, and he also sunk, never again to rise! Thus were three families plunged in the deepest affliction,

Died.] At Bath, 74, Mrs. Sarah Hemming, of Kingsmead-street.-At Prospectplace, 79, Mr. James Davis.-Aged 21, Samuel Dibbens, only son of Mr. Daniel D. of St. James's-street.-Mr. Farrell, of Kingsmead-square.—81, in the Circus, sincerely lamented, Lady Wrey, relict of the late Sir B. W. bart. of Tavistock-court. 40, in Queen-square, Mrs. E. L. Kelly.-In Albion place, 74, Mr. Francis Lancashire, an ingenious statuary.

At Beckington, 26, Mr. G. Bennett, son of Mr. B. engmeer.—78, Mr. James Bush. At Badhwick, 90, Philip James Gibbs, esq. late of the town of Trowbridge, and in the Commission of the Peace for Wilts and Somerset. No man lived more beloved and respected.

At Trent, Mrs. Patt, widow of Rey mundo P. esq. late of Plymouth.

At Yard House, Taunton, Miss Prudence Halliday, deeply lamented.-82, Mrs. A PROVIDENT SOCIETY has been es- Stagg, of Tangier, Taunton.---Sincerely tablished in Bath, for the purpose of hus- lamented, 60, Mr. Charles Cox, one banding the savings of persons whose in- of the bailiffs of the borough of Taun-come does not exceed 601. per annum. A ton. fund for expences to he raised by donations. The deposits to be not less than is, nor more than 101. at one time. Interest of 94. per pound, or 34 per cent. is to be paid annually. Sums exceeding 30l. are to be withdrawn. Thirty-five respectable inhabitants of Bath form a Committee of Management. The idea is good as far as it goes, and merits the consideration of leading persons in other large towns.

JOHN WEBB, esq. the justly-famed philanthropist, has subscribed 501. to the Bath Stranger's Friend Society, through Bar ratt's Library.

At the Anniversary Meeting of the Bath and West of England Agricultural Society, the president, Sir Benjamin Hobhouse, bart. was supported by the principal agriculturists; among whom were Sir John Cox Hippisley, bart. M.P. Col. Gore Langton, M.P. O. Dickinson, esq. M.P. T.G.Es court,esq. M.P. and J.Bennett, of Pithouse, esq. A patent rubbing machine, the property of Messrs. Todd and James, of Bristol, was exhibited, capable of detaching eight quarters of wheat per day, by the power of one horse.

Married.] At Midsummer-Norton, Mr. James Short, of Paulton, to MAs GolJedge.--Mr. Charles Langdon, of Sherborne, to Miss Owen, of Bristol.-Mr. Robins, of South-Petherton, to bliss Upton, of Yeovil.

At Marston, Mr. Wm. Hopkins, to Miss Mary Pickford, of Old Ford.

Ai Newton St. Cyres, the Rev. George Gunning, of Farmborough, to Louisa Mary, daughter of Jolm Quicke, esq. of Nexton. House.-Mr. Benjamin Pearson, of Shrewsbury, to Miss Jaue Lloyde.---Mr. Spriggs, of Bath, to Miss Ann Higgs.-Dr. T. Oliver, of Lambridge, to Miss Lucy Micklewright.-Mr. Bennett, of the Panorama, Bath, to Miss Clarke, of Nottingham,

At Whitefield, Wiveliscombe, 71, Mr. Thomas Lock, who for fifteen years had been confined to his bed.

At Haydon, near Taunton, Mr. J.Chard. At Bruton, 73, Mr. James Oatley.

At Lambridge, 83, Mrs. Tylee, widow of Mr. T. organist of the Abbey

church.

At Belvedere, 83, David Hartley, esq. A. M. Senior Fellow of Merton College in Oxford, and Father of the University. The latter period of Mr. Hartley's life had been devoted to a literary retirement; and about five years ago, that infirmity which is the common and inevitable attendant on extreme old age, had drawn him into close seclusion. The character of Mr. Hartley was marked by distinction both in public and private de. On the death of his father, the celebrated Metaphysician, he relinquished the views of a profession, and passing into the senate, became the labori ous servant of the public. During many parliaments he signalized himself as the ardent and indefatigable advocate of the rights of his countrymen, and the universal liberties of mankind. During the fatal stra_gle with the Colonies, he fought in fer the banners of Lord Rockingham, and by the side of Sir George Savie. At the close of that ever-memorable confhet, it was his peculiar felicity to be selected by the Crown to Legociate with Dr. Frankin the terms of the reconition of that independence, which he had so stremmonly maintained in the House of Commons; aut as Munster Plenipotentiary he signed at Paris, in the year 1783, the Definitive Treaty with the United States of America. As a public speaker, Mr. Hartley was always animated, always powerful; hi, di cution was correct and fuent, his action

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masculine and graceful; and in one feature he was peculiarly distinguished above all others-the brilliant melody of his tones. As a Legislator, it will be recorded to his imperishable fame, that he was the first mover for the abolition of the African Slave Trade, as a violation of the Laws of God, and the Rights of Man." The result of his deep philosophical researches, particularly in the branches of chemistry and mechanics, were productive of some signal advantages to society; the chief of which was, his invention for securing buildings from fire. In private life, Mr. Hartley was truly amiable: his deportment was dignified and unostentatious; his manners had received that high polish which is acquired only by habitual intercourse with the great and good of each sex in the highest circles of society: his private charities were secret and systematic; and that benevolence which glowed in the complexion of his whole character, was the certain offspring of those studies into which he had been initiated by the precepts and the example

of his amiable and illustrious father.

[Of Mr. John Jennings, whose death is recorded in our obituary of vol. xxxv. page 182, a valuable correspondent remarks, that his religion and benevolence require some account:--He was a native of Huntspill, in the county of Somerset, and at an early period of his life went out as a supercargo from Bristol to Spain, more than once. His residence in that country enabled him to acquire a tolerable know ledge of the Bastilian tongue, but he did not follow up that acquisition by a thorough acquaintance with the Spanish writers; other and more important concerns pressing upon

his eloquence, by those who have heard him, will not soon be forgotten: he always appeared, as he undoubtedly was, most feelingly in earnest: the only sure way for an orator to carry conviction to the minds of his hearers. He seemed to have imbibed, without being aware of it, the spirit of the precept of Horace:

Si vis me flere dolendum cst Primum ipsi tibi.

The writer of this is, in candor, obliged to declare that he is not prompted with the same views of religion as his departed friend; but he feels it due to his character and worth, to state these particulars concerning him, well knowing that what is termed Evangelical religion, and religious duties, made up the most prominent parts of a picture at once bold, energetic and striking. He was, notwithstanding, by no means an ascetic; and nothing could be farther from his wish than to encourage gloomy sentiments, or sanctimonious punctilios: he was generally chearful and facetious; and not given to the use of that kind of cant which has, unfortunately for true religion, brought both it and its votaries, too frequently, into disrepute, not to say contempt. His private virtues went hand in hand with his public ministry; he never preached for gain; his active and heartfelt benevolence was satisfied with the consciousness of doing good; and perhaps, to pure benevolence, that consciousness is more than amply sufficient for every mind who is feelingly alive to the relative duties here, as Mr. Jennings's most unquestionably was; disinterested pleasures are al ways the most pure. His death reminds us forcibly of the death-bed of Addison; it might well be said of him, “Behold how a Christian could die !" He returned ill from off a journey, which he anticipated would be his last; having for some time suffered spasmodic attacks in the stomach, which frequently threatened his life. As he entered his dwelling, he told his afflicted family, that he was come home to die, and seemed quite happy and resigned at the thought. He went to bed, whence he arose no more. The attentions of his family, and the prescriptions of the faculty, were alike fiuitless. Fully aware of his situation, not a murmur escaped him; all was quietness and composure; and his constant theme was the sure promises of God. When his wife and children evinced a poig nancy of anguish at the prospect of dis

his attention. From Bristol he went to Birmingham, where, for twenty-three years, his attention to commercial pursuits was unremitting: he was in the constant habit of travelling, twice a year, through the western comics of England, where he was not more distinguished as en opright tradesman, than as a popular preacher! Having, through the loss of his first wife, imbibed strong religious impressions, he became a constant attendant on the eloquent M. Burn, of St. Mary's Chapel, Birmingham, and, it is presumed, no pupil could afford more gratification to so able a master. His education was not criginally strictly elas sical, but he and appled himself much to Biblical literature, and the Greek Testament was, at least, become familiar to him: a convincing proof what application, united to great strength of mind, may ultisointion, he told them that they ought mately attain; and a convincing proof a so that learning is, by no means, incompatible with commercial pushits. As a preacher he was nervou, pathetic and convincing; studious rather to persuade by strength, than by elegance of style. The fervor of

rather to rejoice that he was going from this world of suffering and of pain, to another infinite in duration and of infinite happiness. To pass through such a death, who is there amongst us that would not anxiously desire? to feel no doubt as to

faturity,

futurity, how pleasant to the dying, how gratifying to the surviving friend! Thus died, in his forty-third year, Mr. John Jennings, leaving a wife and six children to deplore his premature death. He has left behind him a great number of manuscript sermons, which would, in all probability, be an acceptable treat to the religious public, could his family be prevailed upon to permit them to be published. His loss will be much felt in the town of Birmingham, where he was always found active in every good work, of which the tears which have been shed over the remembrance of his labours abundantly testify. By his friends and relatives his loss will be felt both deep and long, but

"Smitten friends

Are Angels sent on errands full of love; For us they sicken, and for us they die."

DORSETSHIRE.

of

Married.] Mr. Charles Langdon, Sherborne, to Miss Owen, of Bristol. At Weymouth, Mr. Wm. Bignell, surgeon, to Miss Groves, of Cerne.

Mr. E. Devenish, of Martinstown, to Miss Browning.

At Burstock, Mr. Samuel Wills, of Crewkerne, to Mary Ann, only daughter of the late William Burrow, esq. of Alcester. Died.] Suddenly, aged 75, Mr. Robert Miller. He was distinguished for his piety and generosity. In his will he left to the British and Foreign Bible Society 100l. to the London Missionary Society the same sum; and to the Seminary at Axminster for educating young men for the Christian Ministry, 1001.

At Černe, Mr. Jacob Miller, greatly respected.-At Lower Knowle, Mr. John Edgell. At Bourton, Mrs. Butt, leaving nine young children.

At Sherborne, much lamented, 70, Mrs. King, relict of the late Mr. Lawrence K.

DEVONSHIRE.

A melancholy accident lately happened at Plymouth: the passage vessel Fortune, Davies, master, coming out of the Sound, with passengers, got on shore on the Shag rock, near the Mewstone, and soon went to pieces; thirty-three of the passengers perished.

Married.] Charles Bruton, esq. of Winscort, to Frances Cory, daughter of the Rev. R. Walter, rector of Parkham.

Died.] At Exeter 79, Mrs. Arthur, of North-street.-In Paris-street, 91, Mrs. Mary Pitman.-73,Miss Betty Rodd.-At a very advanced age, Mr. William Coffin, formerly ore of the coroners for the county of Devon. Mr. John Thompson, of St. Thomas's.-In the prime of life, Mrs. Harris, wife of William H. esq. comptroller of the customs.--85, Mr. James Bedford, of St. Thomas's.-At an advanced age, Mrs. Chave, West-street.-Mr. James Davis, staymaker.

MONTHLY MAG, No, 249.

At Lupton-house, W. Farquharson, esq.

an East India merchant.

At Silverton, 80, Mr. Edward Taylor.At Honiton, Edward Harrison, esq.-At Teignmouth, Mrs. Stoke, Mrs. Long, and Mrs. Brown, whose united azes amounted to two hundred and seventy-two years.

At Bishop's Taynton, near Teignmouth, Mrs. Thornbrough, wife of Vice-admiral Thornbrough.

At Buckland Filleigh, 85, Henry Hearn, esq. He conducted himself through life with an integrity worthy of imutation.

At Moretonhampstead, 85, Mr. Robert Mardon. From 50 to 70, he was wont to wear glasses in reading, but during the remainder of his life he read without them.

At Chumleigh, 80, Mr. John Luxton.75, Mr. Samuel Mitchell.-85, Mr. John Williams, master of the Lamb and Flag Inn upwards of sixty years.

At Tiverton, Mr. Thomas Enchmarch. At Exmouth, 90, Peter Fiosche, esq. formerly of Exeter, merchant.

CORNWALL,

The price of tin and copper continues to advance rapidly; the standard of cop per, which a few weeks since was at 1177. is now at 1277.

A person named Rogers,residing at Gwen] nap, lately sat down before a looking-glass, and desired a woman who lived in the house, to call some of the neighbours, that they might see how cleverly he could cut his throat. The woman supposing him in jest paid no attention to what he said; but, soon after, she had occasion to go out, and found on her return that he had car. ried his purpose into execution, having actually cut his throat with a razor, and expired shortly after committing the rash act.

Married.] At St. Columb, the Rev. J. Cole, of St. Keyne, to Miss Hearle.

At Bodmin, Mr. J. Hamley, surgeon, &c. to Miss Gilbert.

Died.] At Truro, Mrs. Luke, wife of Rear-admiral Luke.

At Moorwinstow, 84, James Martin, esq. more than sixty years of the Middle Temple, London.

At Lanteglos, of the effects of a bone sticking in her throat, Mrs. Gill, of Egloshayle.

At Padstow, 83, Mrs. Mary Brown.-At Penzance, 70, Mr. Thomas Broad.--At Launceston, Mrs. Bray.

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