The Cardigan Observer and General Advertiser for the Counties of Cardigan Carmarthen and Pembroke

DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FOR IRELAND. The 1st Battalion of the Coldstream Guards left Chelsea Barracks shortlv after five o'clock on the evening of the 6th inst., and, preceded by the regi- mental band, marched to the Victoria Station of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway, en route for Dublin, vid Willesden and Holyhead. A large crowd followed the battalion to the railway station, and the men were repeatedly cheered as they passed along the different streets. Owing to the excellent arrangements at the railway station but little time was lost, and the battalion were enabled to march without halting to the departure platform. A force of about 100 policemen were in attendance, and no one was admitted to the station except those leaving by train or having urgent business. The battalion was sent off in two trains, the first leaving the station about 6.10 p.m., and the last at 6.18 p.m. Bach train consisted of sixteen carriages, drawn by two engines. At Holy- head the battalion embarked on board the special steamer Eleanor. As the trains moved off, a number of those who had relatives and friends in the batta- lion, and who had been admitted to the platform, warmly cheered the Guards; the band of the regi- ment, which remains in London, playing God save the Queen as the engine steamed away. The total number of officers and men who left by train was 675. The following is the complete list: 1st Bat- talion Coldstream Guards; 22 officers, 653 men, 38 soldiers' wives, and 48 children, conveyed by train to Holyhead.

HOBKIMAH'S TEA, not faced with Prussian Blue. HOKNIXAH'S TEA, always good alike. "wn*AH's TEA, best value for money. AT THE WOI/VBBHAMPTON Borough Police- court, Alderman Fowler, M.P., strongly condemned the proceedings of the School Board authorities in pro- secuting parents for the non-attendance of their children at school, when such non-attendance was the fault of the children themselves by playing truant. He contended that in all such cases, instead of asking the magistrate to fine the parents. the mastersof the schools should be authorised to inflict corporal punishment on truant-playing children. CHARGE AGAINST A W ARDER.-A serious charge against a warder in Parkhurst Prison, named William Miller, was partly investigated before the magistrates at Newport, Isle of Wight. The allega- tion is that the prisoner, having obtained the address of a convict's wife, communicated with her, and by means of a forged letter attempted to obtain from herXlO. A letter, which was proved by the governor to be in the prisoner's handwriting, was produced, in which the accused promised the woman to do all in his power for her imprisoned husband if she sent the money. The case was remanded for a week. COLLISION ON THE THAMES.—The Duke of Argyll (screw steamer), outward bound to Colombo, in going down Gravesend Reach, collided with the screw collier Henry Morton, lying at anchor, knocking a hole in her port quarter, and doing other damage. The Duke of Argyll has returned to the South-West India Dock. The collier has proceeded to the North.

AFGHANISTAN. COMBINATION OF CLANS AGAINST AYOOB KHAN. The Oandahar correspondent of the Times, under date of the 5th inst., says All the news from Herat points to a strong and growing combination against Ayoob Khan and the Barakzaia generally on the part of the powerful Aimaeu tribes north and east of the city, supported by two, at least, of the Durani clans, the Alikozais, and Ishakzais. It will be remembered that when he left Herat for Candahar he placed the city in charge of the Jamshidi chief, Zalantush Khan, whose sister he has married, and whose father, Khan Agha, has been in confinement at Cabul for some years. This duty Zalantush faithfully performed and repulsed an attack by the Alikozais in August; but Ayoob Khan's disastrous defeat, added to the oppression exercised in his name since his return, has alienated the tribes from him, and Zalantush Khan and the other chiefs have now left Herat and retired to their mountains. Khan Agha came down from Cabul with General Roberts and went on to Herat about six weeks ago, but, instead of joining his son-in- law, Ayoob, stopped short at Taiwara, ordered his son to leave Hera*, and sent into Oandabar to say that be found Ayoob's tyranny had made him so unpopular that it was impossible to avoid joining the plirty against him. It now seems likely thaL Ayoob may at any moment be forced to seek an asylum in Persia for the second time. Who may replace him it is difficult to say, but it is not likely to be a Barakzai, by whofe misrule Herat has been reduced so low. ALL QUIET AT CANDAHAR. The same correspondent, under the same date, says All is quiet here. General Hume arrived on the 29th ult., and the next day General Phayre loft for Quetta, where be remains for the present in charge of the line of communications. The health of the troops is very good, with the excention of the 11th foot, which has furnished nearly half the hospital patients. The Sirdar Shere Ali Khan leaves about the 15th inst., taking with him his four wives and numerous offspring. AYOOB'S RULE AT HERAT. The Standard Oandahar corresDondent, under date Dec. 2nd, says: At Herat, Ayoob's rule now extends only some twelve miles around the city. He has expelled a portion of the population to make room for the natives of the Oandahar provinces who threw in their lot with him on his advance, and after his defeat followed him to Herat. He has collected over 1000 breechloaders captured at Maiwand, and has converted three cannon into breechloaders. It is expected that Sartreep and Aboubukeer are on their way to Zemin- dawar, with 1000 horsemen, with orders to the tribes- men to harass any British force that may advance beyond Oandahar. General Phayre has gone to Quetta, where he received an ovation from the troops in garrison there.

THE EASTERN CRISIS. THE DEPARTURE OF THE ALLIED FLEET. A Castelnuovo telegram, dated the 4th inst., says: All the ships of the allied fleet, except the Austrian, have received orders to depart. The English and German go to Malta; the French to Toulon; the Russian to the Piraeus; the Italian, one ship, to Brindisi; and the others to the Piraeus.1 <I" "-I The Pretse of Vienna, in publishing the intelligence that the international fleet will disperse, states that the vessels will take their departure simultaneously. A final banquet was given, at which the commanders and chief officers were present. The Presse adds that the British and Russian fleets will proceed to the Piraeus, and the French vessels to Toulon. According to the same authority, England has been informed that Austria and Germany would consider the European concert broken up in the event of the Greek Question being pressed by any but diplomatic means. A Castelnuovo correspondent, under date Dee. 5th, says At half-past ten o'clock this morning the fleet left the Bocche di Cattaro. The first ships to sail were the Monarch, Thunderer, and Helicon, which were saluted with fifteen guns by every vessel, and answered with the same number. The spectacle which afterwards took place was very striking. The Austrian squadron and the German ship Victoria, formed an escort of honour to the British admiral's ship. The Germans played God save the Queen," which was answered by loud cheers from the British ship. Next followed the French and Italian ships, and the Russian last. At sea salutes were again fired. Every vessel was decked with flags. The weather was splendid. The Austrian and German ships have returned hither awaiting further orders. THE FRONTIER DELIMITATION COMMISSION. A Ragusa correspondent, under date Dec. 2nd, says: The meetings of the Commission for the Delimitation of the Turco-Montenegrin frontier will be held in this town. The English and Russian representatives arrived here yesterday, and the Italian delegate is expected to-morrow. The committee of the Albanian League is oissolved. Only fifteen families have emigrated from Duleigno in consequence of the Monte- negrin occupation, the others having rejected the offers made tc them by Dervisch Pasha. There are a number of Albanian insurgents in a destitute condition near Lake Scutari.

FUNERAL OF MR. MARK FIRTH. The remains of the late Mr. Mark Firth, of Oak- brook, were interred in the family vault at the Sheffield General Cemetery. It would have been in accordance with the wish of the deceased, and in harmony with the feelings of his family to have had the funeral strictly private; but he bad filled so large a space in the public life of the town, his gifts had been so munificent andvariea, and he was held in such general respect, that private feeling gave way, and the funeral was of quite a public character. Shops were closed, and business suspended during the middle of the day. In the private carriages which followed the hearse were the sons and friends of the deceased. Among them were the Right Hon. A. J. Mundella, M.P., Mr. C. Stuart Wortley, M.P., Sir John Brown, and the Earl of Wharncliffe. Then followed in carriages members of the Sheffield Corporation, of the School Board, and all the other public bodies in the town. The pro- cession, which was about two miles long, took an extended route to the cemetery, and for the whole dis tance the streets were thronged with many thousands of people. The service was conducted by the Rev. Canon Blakenev and the Rev. Dr. Obalmer (Church of England), and the Rev. Dr Stwsey (Methodist New Connexion). When the coffin had been lowered into the vault, Sir John Brown, Mr. Thomas Firth, Mr. Mnndella, and other friends entered and placed wreaths and immortelles upon it. One very large and beautiful wreath was sent by "a number of Mr. Firth's French friends." There was an immense gathering of spectators at the cemetery.

COAGITLIRI:.—rhe Best Cement for BrokemArticles, M., Is., 2s. Postage 2d. Kay Bros., Stockport, Sold everywhere. THE COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL IN LONDON at a recent meeting, agreed unanimously to confer the freedom of the City on General Roberts, and also to present him with a sword of the value of 100 guineas, in recognition of his eminent services in Afghanistan. JUDSOlrB GOLD PAINT is a most useful article, and will keep its colour for any length of time. Touch up your old picture frames, the result is almost magical. Price Is 6d and 3s. 6d. per bottle. Sold everywhere. AN ABDUCTION CASE.-At the Exeter Police- court a well-dressed young man, giving the name of Cuthbert Granville, was brought up in custody, charged with abducting a young woman named Green. About a fortnight ago the accused, who, it is alleged, has been purauing a career of hotel and lodging-bouse swindling, induced Miss Green to elope with him. She was discovered and brought back; but by use of personal threats, he prevailed on her to again accom- pany him. They spent a week at hotels in Tiverton and elsewhere, and Captain Bent arrested Granville at Wellington. The case was adjourned. HAVE IT IX YOUR HOUSE—LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE—and use no other. The only safe anti- dote in Fevers, Eruptive Affections, Sea or Bilious Sickness, Small-pox, and Headache; having peculiar and exclusive merits. Use no substitute. See per- petual injunction against imitators; also the unani- mous judgment before the Lords Justices Bramwell Brett, and Cotton, 22nd Jan., 1878, in Lamplough's favour. 113, Holborn-hill .London. THE RIGHT HON. W. P. ADAM, the new Governor of Madras, has appointed as his private secretary Major G. Bertie B. Ho art, R.A., at present military secretary to the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, Governor of Madras. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE—The Leicester police have been making inquiries in all directions for a cattle-dealer named George Tailby, who has mys- teriously disappeared with a large sum of money in his possession. It appears he came from Deeborough to Leicester Cattle-market, where he did a considerable amount of business, and he must have had at least several hundred pounds in his possession, besides a number of cheques on London banks, when he left the market. The police have been unable to trace him, and it is feared some mischance has befallen him. DEATH OF THE INVENTOR OF THE MITRAIL- LEUsE.-The death is announced of General de Reffye, the director of the Government cannon factory at Tarbes and the inventor of the mitrailleuse. He was in his 60th year, and had suffered for fifteen months from a fall from his horse. To him more than to any other man are due the improvements in French artillery since the war. i

THE BASUTO WAR. ATTACK BY BASUTOS ON A LAAGER OF THE COLONIAL TROOPS. A Cape Town telegram, under date Dec. 1st, has the following: The latest advices from Mafeteng state that the patrolling force encountered a large body of the enemy, who, when night came on, af tacked the laager of the Colonial troops. The fighting lasted an hour, and a few of the Colonials were wounded. There has been further fighting in the Leribe district, in which forty of the Basutos were killed. According to an official statement which has been published here, reports brought by spies declare that the Pondomise chief Umhlonhlo has diabanded his army. A later despatch, dated the 2nd inst., says: The patrol column is returning; to Mafeteng, the force being insufficient to hold the positions which it has taken. General Clarke has gone to the Transkei. ATTACK ON A CONVOY. A Cape Town telegram, under date Nov. 29th (delajed in transmission), says: A convoy of sup- plies on its way to Mafeteng has been attacked near Katabani. Reinforcements were sent to the relief of the convoy, and succeeded in repelling the attack. Other bodies of the enemy being geen in the neighbourhood threatening the camp, the Colonial troops opened fire with shell and dispersed them. The column which left a week ago for patrol operations in Tembuland and Griqualand East has met with success, a quantity of stock having been captured from the natives. The Tambookies are reported to have applied to the Pondos for assistance. The Boers at Potchefstroom are in a disturbed condi- tion. The Union Company's Royal Mail steamer Teuton sailed hence for Plymouth this afternoon.

A SOLDIER SROT. A Cork correspondent, under date December 2nd, says: Last night at Ballincollig, a private of the 3rd Dragoons, stationed there, was iired at and dangerously wounded in the thigh. The first reports of the affair attached to it a political significance. It does not, however, appear to bear that complexion; and the police, after careful inquiry, have come to the con- clusion that the motive which prompted the crime was one of jealousy. The name of the injured man is Lane, and a man named Pearson has been arrested on suspicion of being his assailant. Pearson comes from Liverpool, and has been engaged at the Ballincollig Powder Mills in the erection of wire paling. It is stated that Pearson, in company with a married woman named Orawley, went into a public-house on Wednesday even- ing and took some drink. The public-house is situated on the road, about half a mile from the village of Ballincollig, and is nearly opposite the police-station. They had not been long inside when the soldier came in and spoke to the woman. The husband of the latter works in the barracks, and she probably knew Lane. It is not known what occurred between the parties in the public-house, but it is stated that Lane. when leaving, asked the woman to have a walk. She con- sented, and both left the public-house at about ten minutes to nine. Pearson followed in a few minutes. At n ineo'clttck.tbe guard at the police-station heard two shots in close proximity to the station. The police proceeded out, and they found lying on the roadside, 350 yards from their barracks, a soldier, wounded and insensible. On his removal to the military hospital it was found he had received a bullet wound in the thigh, and that the forefinger of his right band was shot off. Both injuries may have been caused by the one shot. The injured man was Lane, who had a short time before nine o'clock left the public- house in company with Mrs. Crawley. When the police reached the spot, although twe or three minutes had scarcely elapsed from the time the shots were fired, there was no appearance of the woman. In the course of the night the police arrested Pearson on suspicion, and at an early hour this morning they resumed their inquiries and searches. They picked up within a few feet of where the soldier lay an old-fashioned pistol, with one barrel. The muzzle of the barrel had been split by the force of the charge. There is a high wall dividing the road from the grounds of the Powder Mills Company, and at the scene of the occurrence the coping was disturbed as if a person had passed over the wall. On the other side footmarks were clearly traced, and the police found that the boots worn by the prisoner corresponded exactly with those impressions. The wounded soldier described his assail- ant as a man with bushy hair and whiskers, and on the prisoner being placed before him with several other men, be said he thought he was the man. The prisoner in appearance corresponds with the description given by Lane. Mrs. Crawley, who is the only ether person that can throw light upon the transaction, declines at present to make any statement.

THREE VOLUNTEERS CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER. The Court of Oriminal Appeal has given its decision in the case of The Queen v. George and John Salmon and Arthur Hancock." The three defendants, volunteers, bad been found guilty of manslaughter. After some rifle practice, they commenced shooting, on their own account, at a temporary target in an apple- tree. By the second shot, a boy, who happened to be on the ground, was killed. The jury at the Wells Assizes found all the men guilty, but they were allowed to go out on bail till Lord Coleridge could take the opinion of this Court whether there was any evidence to convict the prisoners of manslaughter, it not having been shown who actually fired the fatal shot. His lordship, and four other judges, now held that it was an act of culpable negligence, for which all three men were answerable, and that, therefore, the conviction was right.

THE GERMAN CENSUS PAPERS. Whoever is charged with the duty of drawing up the census papers in England will, it is to be hoped, have the goodness to render them a little less perplexing than those that have just been sent out all over Germany. Half a dozen printed forms, containing upwards of two hun- dred questions, are as a matter of fact more than busy people can reasonably be expected to deal with. How many rooms are fitted with stoves, how many possess windows that look upon main streets, and how many are built of brick are no doubt extremely interesting facts to Teutonic statisticians, but such things must form no part of the British inquisition. There might, it would seem from recent accounts, be some good in examining the popu- lation on the subject of earthquakes, particularly now that these phenomena have actually arrived in Scot- land and Suffolk; and in London the opinion of pe- destrians to and from the City in regard to the Fleet- street memorial might be advantageously collated. But there is no need to overburden the responsible heads of large families with superfluous questions. Art is long and life is short—we have the poet's word for it; and the census examination should be of the simplest. Not even the questions propounded by Artemus Ward must be permitted, even though they might have an important bearing upon the sanitary condition of our fellow-subjects.

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OPENING OF CONGRESS. THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. Congress was opened at Washington on the 6th inst. by the reading of the Message from President Hayes, who congratulated the country on its increasing prosperity, on the peaceful character of the recent Presidential election, and the cheerful acquiescence of all.parties in the result. He urges, amongst other things, the extension of free education, Civil Service reform, and advocates a separation of the power of Congress from that of the Executive. He also declares the necessity of strict measures against the Mormons. Referring to the Fortune Bay affair, and the failure of England and the United States to come to an agreement in April last aa to the inshore fishery, President Hayes says: "Within a few weeks I have received a communication from her Majesty's Government renewing the consideration of the subject both of indemnity for injuries at Fortune Bay and of the interpretation of the treaty, in which previous correspondence had. shown both Govern- ments to be at variance. Upon both these points a disposition towards friendly agreement is manifested by the recognition of our right to indemnity for the transaction at Fortune Bay, leaving the measu'e of such indemnity to further conference, and by an assent to the view of this Government, pre- sented in previous correspondence, that the regulation of conflicting interests connected with the shore fishery of provincial sea coasts and the vessel fishery of our fishermen should be made the subject of conference and concurrent arrangement between the two Governments. I sincerely hope that a basis will be found for a speedy adjustment of the very serious divergence of views in the interpretation of the Fishery Clauses of the Treaty of Washington, whieb, as the correspondence stood at the last session of Congress, seemed irreconcileable. A treaty baa been concluded with France t',r the settlement of mutual claims, and the Commission ap- pointed to examine the matter has begun its sittings. Our friendly relation with Germany have been uninterrupted. At the Berlin Fishery Exhibition the participation of the United States was extremely successful and well re- warded. Some questions have been raised as to the proper effect and interpretation of the Treaties of Naturalisation, but re- cent despatches from eur Minister in Berlin show that favourable progress is being made towards an understanding in accordance with the views of this Government, which admits no dis- tinction whatever between the rights of native and naturalised citizens. Complaints of naturalised citizens abroad have never been fewer than at present. The firing on our vessels by Spanish cruisers last summer has been brought to the attention of the Spanish Government in a serious protest, and that remonstrance is now undergoing investigation by the Royal authorities with a view to explanation or reparation. This Government participated in the Morocco Congress at Madrid, and lost no opportunity of urging the Emperor of Morocco to put an end to religious persecution. The Senate will be asked to extend the period for ratification of the Con- sular Treaty with Belgium. Negotiations for an Extra- dition Treaty with Denmark have failed. New treaties with China will be presented to the Senate early in January. Relations of friendship and amity have been established with the Government of Roumania. Quiet has been restored on our Mexican borders, and the orders for the crossing of troops have been withdrawn. The obstacles in the way of railway com- munication with Mexico are believed to be disappearing, and several important railroad enter- prises will soon be afoot which cannot fail to contribute largely to the prosperity of both countries. The treaty obligations with Colombia, by which we guarantee the neutrality, sovereignty, and property of Colombia in the Isthmus of Panama, make it neces- sary that the conditions of the carrying out of so stupendous a change as an inter-oceanic canal would effect should receive the approval of this Government, as being compatible with the discharge of their obliga- tions, and consistent with our interest as the principal commercial Power in the Western hemisphere."

TWO CHILDREN BURNT TO DEATH. At ten minutes past twelve in the afternoon, the fire brigade in Hermitage-street, Paddington, were summoned by police telegram to No. 3, St. George's- terrace, Kensal-road, London, a distance of con- siderably over a mile. The second floor front room of the house was occupied by Henry Cliburn, brick- layer, his wife, and a little boy and girl. The father happened to be at his work, and his wife had gone out and locked the children in the room, and there does not appear to have been any one else in the building. The mother returned at twenty minutes past twelve, and proceeded to unlock the door of. her apartment, when it was found that a portion of the flooring was burning as well as a cupboard at the side of the fire-place, and a chair in front of the same. The screams of the terrified woman attracted the attention of the neighbours, and they, with the police, rendered all the assistance in their power to stay the progress of the fire. In addition to the engine named, those from Notting-hill and Baker-street made a rapid journey to the scene. In the middle of the room the lifeless bodies of Elizabeth Cliburn, aged six years, and Henry Cliburn, aged five years, were found close to each other. Both had been burned about the face and hands, suffocation having terminated the sufferings of the unfortunate little ones. It is stated that the question of the absence of suf- ficient protection in case of fire in the neighbourhood, which is rapidly extending, has been urged on the authorities for some time past.

SHOCKS OF EARTHQUAKE IN SCOT- LAND AND IRELAND. A Belfast correspondent says that from all parts of the north of Ireland accounts are now coming of the earthquake which was experienced on Sunday evening between 5.20 and 5.30. The shock appears to have been very generally felt throughout the counties of Down, Antrim, and Derry. All the reports agree as to the hour at which it was experienced, and they all indicate the same sensation. Houses were felt to vibrate, the furniture in them to move, windows rattled, and the tremulous motion was repeated several times. Amongst the districts in which the shock was most forcibly felt are Belfast, Antrim, Larne, Coleraine, Magherafelt, Londonderry, Armagh, and Newtownarda. In all these districts it was felt about the same time, and in nearly every case a similar sensation was experienced. There appears to be now a'unanimous opinion that the shock was that of an earthquake. Additional reports from Scotland testify that the shocks of earthquake on Sunday night were felt over a wide district. At Blair Athole, in the centre of Perthshire, the vibration was very severe. All parts of the Island of Lewis were shaken at the same hour. A portion of the roof of the parish church of Oban gave way owing to the shock; and the inmates of Inverary Castle were greatly startled.

KAT's T-ic PILLS, fer Neuralgia, Paoeache, &0., 9Id-, lB. ltd. Postage Id. Sold by allohemierte. Kay Bros., Stockport. CLEVER CAPTURE OF AN ABSCONDING BANK CASHIBE.—The cashier of a Berlin bank, who absconded some time ago with 190,000 marks, and has been sorely wanted by the German police ever since, has been very cleverly captured at Kiel, having betrayed himself in his endeavour to gain possession of the passport and papers of a Hamburg correspondent. THE LA weON 11. LABOUCHEBE CASE.—In the Queen's Bench Division, in answer to an application by Sir Hardinge Giffard in reference to the case of Lawson v. Labouchere, Lord Coleridge said he saw no reason for taking the trial out of the usual order. It would not be long before it was reached in due course. HORROR of Toothache avoided by Jasper's Zomos. Instant cure. Post free fourteen stamps. — 8, Palmerston road, London, N.W. A RUNAWAY LOCOMOTIVE.—An extraordinary accident happened at Dean Lane Railway Station, Newton-heath. An engine was left on the siding, and the lever which sets it going must have slipped, for the engine ran along the metals, went through a wall, and dropped upright on the roadway, a diatime of two yards. Ne one was injured. MURDER OF PILGRIMS.—Several thousand Persian pilgrims returning from Mecca are detained at Bagdad owing to the insecurity of the country west of Kirmanshah. The last three caravans were attacked by the Kurds near Kasr-Shirin, and over 500 pilgrims killed and wounded. The local Persian authorities pay a reward equivalent to X4 for the head of every Kurd brought to them. KEATING B COUGH LOZENGES. — CUBE COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS.—Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. Thev contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. each. m 2JTwo YOUTHS DROWNED. — Three youths, named Thomas J. Wilkinson, clerk at the Mersey Mills, James Ashley, 15, and William Hurst, 20, were in a boat below the Latchford Weir, on the Mersey at Warrington, and were trying who could pull nearest to it. The boat went under the weir, and filling with water, sank immediately. Hurst was the only ene who eould swim, and he caughtone of his companions by the band, but, feeling he was being pulled under, let him go and reached the side in an exhausted condition. The body of Wilkinson was found. SUICIDE OF A YOUNG W OMAN.-An inquest was held at Brighton on the body of Caroline Bates, aged 18, who committed suicide by poisoning herself whilet her friends—farmers at Preston-were at church. She had suffered from great deprellSion of spirits for some time. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased was of unsound mind at the time.

LEVYING BLACK MAIL BY REPORTERS. At the Burley Sessions, before Mr. Hardman, Henry Charles Fowler, aged 30, and Fredrick Robert Knight, aged 27, described as reporters, were indioted for obtaining under false pretences various sums of money from tradesmen who had been convicted at the Newington Petty Sessions for using unjust scales and measures on the plea that they could prevent their names appearing in a number of newspapers. Mr. Lyon prosecuted; Mr. Grain appeared for Knight; and Mr. Pocock for Fowler. Fannv Pendall said she was an assistant to Mrs. Margaret Jones, who kept an oil shop in the Lambeth-walk, and who had been fined for having in her possession three unjust measures. Both prisoners called and asked to see Mrs. Jones. After explaining their business the witness asked them if they could keep the report out of the South London Press, and on their replying in the affirmative she gave them 2s. 6d. Arthur Charles Gordon deposed to giving the prisoners 10s. on the condition that his case did not appear in the weekly and daily papers. Frederick Neate, pork- butcber, of 158, South wark-park-road, said he had been fined for having unjust weights and measures. The prisoners said they could stop the case out of twelve papers, and witness gave them 10s. Mr. Alfred Henry Hance, manager of LloydJs Newspaper and Daily Chronicle, said Fowler did not belong to their staff, and did not represent the two papers in any way. Prisoner had no power wbatbver to prevent reports appearing in the two papers over which witness was manager. Crosss-examined: No report was received of the convictions referred to by any one. Mr. Charles Sharp said be was the sub-editor of the Daily Chronicle. He knew the prisoner Fowler, but did not know Knight. Witness had ceased to rpcaive copy from Fowler since some time in 1878. If a report bad been received of the New- ington Session it would not have been inserted. Alfred Weatherhead, detective, said when he appre- hended Fowler the prisoner said, We have not stolen anything; what we have received we have received as bribes." Mr. Charles E. Pearce said he was the assistant editor of the South London Press. Neither of the prisoners bad anything fo do with the paper. For the defence, Mr. Grain contended that "both parties attended the petty sessions, took notes of the oases, and had a fair reason to suppose that a transcript of their netes would be acoepted by the papers. After a short consultation, the jury found both prisoners guilty, and the Chairman sentenced them each to six months' hard labour. ■;

A MILITARY ORDER. An order has recently been issued by the Com- mander-in-Chief which, if carried out in its integrity, says the Echo, will cause weeping and gnashing of teeth among crack corps quartered in home stations. His Royal Highness, referring to the appearance of officers in civil cestume, requests Generals command- ing districts to point out to the staff and regimental officers serving in the district under your command that this custom, which has become too prevalent of late years, is not in accordance with the spirit of the Queen's Regulations and orders for the Army, sec. 12, par. 7; and at the same time to enjoin upon them the propriety, as well as the necessity, of their wearing uniform throughout the day, except when engaged in recreation inconsistent with its use." To the super- fine race of gentlenien who regard anything savouring cf shop as utterly beneath their dignity, and who rush into "plain-file" with a haste which would seem to indicate their impression that a red coat or patrol jacket isabso- lutely discreditable wear, the rigid enforcement of this order of the Duke of Cambridge will appear like the fall of a live shell. Possibly, though, when uniform is made compulsory wear for officers not actually on leave, we shall be spared the discreditable spectacle of the ejection of a private soldier from a place of public amusement on the sole ground thathe has her Majesty's uniform on his baek.

THE LIBERATION SOCIETY AND THE RECALCITRANT RITUALISTS. The Liberation Society has published a paper on this subject together with a placard containing the following passages: Mr. Dale and Mr. Enraght, when they became clergymen, know that the laws for regulating the wor- ship of the Church were made by Parliament, could be altered by Parliament, and would be administered by Courts constituted by Parliament. They, however, now say that they cannot conscientiously obey what is decided to be the law of the Church. They refuse to recognise the jurisdiction of the existing legal tribunals. They deny the right of Parliament to legislate in ecclesiastical matters. They, in fact, want to have the privileges of an Establishment without its disadvan- tages-to be as free from legislative control as Non- conformist ministers, but at the same time to have the benefit of State patronage and national endowments. They do not object to laws which secure to them the use of the parish churches; which enforce the pay- ment of tithes; which give bishops seats in Parlia- ment, and the clergy authority in the parishes. They object only to laws which compel them to fulfil the contracts into which they have entered, and which are intended to protect the rights of the laity. No doubt they are conscientious, but, as the Bishop of Manchester has said—' They are posing as martyrs, when they are only playing the part of anarchists and bad citizens.' Is it not time to put an end to all this strife and litigation to Public Worship Regulation Acts, and to clerical imprisonments in the only effectual way—which is by disestablishing the Church ? That would give to Churchmen the liberty possessed by Nonconformists, would relieve the State from embarrassment, and put an end to scandals which disturb the peace of the community and inflict injury on religion.

GREECE AND HER ADVISERS. The Mestager HAthines, referring to an interview which M. de Mouy, the French Minister at Athens, had with the King of Greece on presenting his credentials, says that two days previously he had a long conversation with the Premier, M. Ooumoun- douros, during which he spoke almost in identical terms with those just previouslv employed by M. Radowitz. Both those diplomatists strongly recommended the greatest circumspection to the Hellenic Government. They alike endeavoured to dissuade M. Coumoundouros from taking any active measures against Turkey, and to convince him that Greece would best serve her own interest by en- deavouring to obtain the solution of the frontier diffi- culty by diplomatic means only. They impressed upon him the little interest Europe felt in the Greek ques- tion ;1the grave dangers to which Greece would expose herself in attempting singlehanded a war with Turkey; and the fact that the Powers were, at least for the present, not disposed to support that revindication of territory to Greece which they had recognised as legitimate, exoept by diplomatic efforts. To these remarks M. Ooumoundouros replied that the Hellenic Government had always received the ad- vice of the friendly Powers with the greatest de- ference, but the decision of the Berlin Conference had placed Greece in a position from which there was no exit except through war or by the sub- mission of Turkey to the will of Europe. Greece could wait until the spring, or even longer, if the Powers entered into an engagement to help her within a determined period and after all hope of peaceful solution had vanished, to obtain possession of the provinces adjudged to her. For the rest, if the Powers could do nothing in her favour, why, after having created for her a situation fraught with perils and complications, did they come and advise her to postpone the realisation of her hopes? M. Coumoundouros, further says the Messager, made himself the interpreter of the national sentiment in telling the two Envoys that a battle lost would be pre- ferable to a prolongation of the actual situation. On M. de Mouy delivering his letters of credentials two days later, King George frankly told him that his own ideas and intentions were in exact conformity with those of his Government.

THE ENGLISH CHURCH IN PARIS. The Paris correspondent of the Times says: A subscription has been opened for improving the English church in the Rue d'Agueeseau by enlarging the chancel, obtaining a new organ, reseating theold church, procuring a new pulpit and reading desks, colouring and beautifying the walls, giving additional light, increasing the seating accommodation by nearly 200 seats, and erecting an external porch and mortuary chapel. The estimated cost for alterations is £ 3000. Lord Lyons has beaded the list with a contribution of 1000f., and many English residents have also sub- scribed, but it is hoped that a considerable proportion of the expense will be borne by sympathisers in England, and donations will be received by the Colonial and Continental Church Society, 9, Serjeante'- inn.

DIVORCE LAW COMPLICATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. A case decided in the Superior Court of Chicago shows what complicated scandals can legally exist under the law of divorce in some of the States of the Union. The telegram reports the case thua William A. Sloan married a woman in Ohio, and subsequently removed to Iowa, and there obtained, through a Chicago lawyer, a divorce. On the day of his divorce he married another wom&n in Iowa; but the courts of that State being appealed to declared the divorce illegal and the re-marriage void. The Chicago court held the divorce valid according to the laws of Illinois. Under these croas decisions Sloan, who has children by both wives, cannot legally live with either, within certain territorial boundaries, though he may legally live with his Ohio wife in Iowa, and with his Iowa wife in Illinois."

THE GREAT MARCH OF GENERAL ROBERTS. The Gazette contains various despatches respecting the Afghan campaign. Among them is one from General Roberts, giving an account of his march from Cabul to Candahar, and of the operations at the latter place on the 31st August and 1st September, which re- sulted in the defeat of Ayoob Khan. General Roberts says: "The rapidity with which the march was accomplished—taking into consideration the strength of the force, the variations of climate, and the difficult nature of the country traversed—is the best testimony I can produce to the efficiency, discipline, and spirit of the troops. Their conduct under circumstan-es often of the most testing nature, cannot be expressed in terms too strong or too full. They all seemed to be animated with but one desire, that, cost what it might in personal risk, fatigue, or discomfort, they would effect the speedy release of their beleaguered fellow soldiers in the city of Candabar. The unflagging energy and perseverance of the troops seemed to reach the f J11 height when they knew they were about to put forth their irresistible strength against a hitherto suc- cessful enemy. Notwithstanding the provocation caused by the cruel murder of any stragglers (soldiers as well as followers) who-fell- into the hands of the Afghans following in the wake of our column, not one act infringing the rules of civilised warfare was com- mitted by our troops. The persons and property of the natives were respected, and full compensation for supplies was everywhere eiven. In short, the inhabitants of the districts we passed through could not have been treated with greater consideration, nor with a lighter hand; and the conduct of the troops will ever remain as memorable as the results which they achieved; Major-General Greaves, adjutant-general, in forward- ng the despatch of General Roberts to the Governor- General, says The march from Cabul to Oandahar has been criticised as a mast rash military operation, with no base in case of ill-fortune, scant supplies, and a hostile population along the whole route. It would be out of place to point to success in justification of undue rashness, but it is right to state here that after a full consideration of all these circumstances, those who knew best felt satisfied that such troops, with such a commander, could cope successfully with any ob- stacles which might present themselves, and the results have fully borne out this feel- ing. In alluding to the troops, Sir Frederick Haines would invite the attention of Government to Sir Frederick Roberts' report regarding their disci- pline and behaviour on the line of march; neither fatigue, privations, nor the murder of their straggling comrades shook their discipline or morale, nor induced reprisals. The report touches ligbtly on this superb march from Oabul to Candabar. a feat which will take its place amongst the most brilliant records of military history. It stands out as a proof of the wonderful power of endurance possessed by our troops, both British and native, and of the admirable spirit which animates the men of all ranks and races of which our army is composed whilst the mutual confidence which has been engendered by sharing together so many dangers in the field and so many hardships on the march, must prove a bond of union between the British and native soldiers which cannot fail to be a source of strength to the Government."

A MASS MEETING OF RAILWAY SERVANTS was held at Liverpool to consider the men's position under the Employers' Liability Act. It Was resolved that the men would gladly receive and carefully consider pro- positions emanating from the railway companies with the view of preventing any disturbance of friendly relations so long as such proposals were not in contra- vention of the Employers Liability Act. The chairman said that under the Act the companies would have to pay considerably more compensation than at present. He advised them on no account to sign any document by which they contracted themselves out of the Act. THE HARCOURT MEMORIAL FUND BENEFIT at Drury Lane Theatre was a great success. There was only one conspicuous absentee from the very lengthy programme, this exception being occasioned by a domestic bereavement; and the total amount realised by subscription and from the performance was announced to amount to .£1700. KAfs COMPOUND ESSKNCB OF Lnrszxn for Colds & Coughs, cures 9 cases out of 10. Sold everywhere &;d.. Is. lid., &o. STEALIN G?JEWELLERY.—Thomas Wyatt, 42, was indicted for stealing two gold bracelets and a gold locket, value .£25, the property of Henry Wyndham West, in his dwelling house. He pleaded guilty. The prisoner was employed by a Mr. Ohapman to clean tbe windows of the house of Mr. Henry Wyndham West, Q.O., and while so employed stole the articles named in the indictment. The prisoner afterwards got his sister to pawn the stolen articles, he receiving the money. The whole of the articles, however, were afterwards recovered. When the prisoner was taken into custody by William Taylor, a detective sergeant of the B division, he told him that he would be charged with stealing two bracelets and a locket. The prisoner said he thought it very hard after Mr. Chap- man, his master, telling him if he knew anything about it and told tho truth, he would not be charged. Mr. Prentice sentenced him to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for six months. "DEAR JJE, LILLA, what a splendid cup ef tea!" Yes, dear, I always get BREWERTON'S TEA in packets; it's the chlqapost became ies the best-and I ifnd it always the same quality; so I shall stick to BIlEWJIIRTOl('S TEA." ATTEMPTED BUBGLABY.—An attempt was made to break into Victoria-park Tabernacle, South Hackney (Dr. Seddon's). It appears that the chapel- keeper was, as usual, attending to the furnaces for heating the place for Sunday, when he heard a heavy falling of glass; and, on opening the front door, he saw two men running away. On examination a large window in the lobby was found much broken and the would-be thieves in order to do this had climbed the high railings in front. It is presumed that the silver service of the sacrament was the object sought for; but in this they would have been disappointed, as the plate is kept elsewhere. ON THE INVITATION OF DEAN STANLEY the 1st Surrey Volunteer Artillery Brigade on the 5th inst. attended Divine service in Westminster Abbey. The regiment paraded in strong force at Wellington Barracks, at nine o'clock, under the command of Lieut.-Col. W. Hope, V.O., and marched to the Abbey, where a special space bad been reserved for it. His Serene Highness the Duke of Teck, hon. colonel, was present. Dean Stanley selected for his text the 20th verse of the 10th chapter of Romans, "Eeaias is very bold." AT THIS SEASON OF THE YEAR, when presents of toys and games for the young folks are eagerly sought after, it may be interesting to the readers of this journal to peruse tbe advertisement which appears in another column, under_the[titleof the "Christmas Fancy Stores."

LONDON CLOTHING-carriage paid to any Railway Station in Great Britain. If SPECIALITY. JJ THE UNTEARABLE TWEED(RECO.) m^,nu^ctured for us, and is of new and special ™rtunately, placed extensive orders for both • Winter substances before the late great advances in price of tbe raw materiai» and therefore can artlc,f18 made from this now Fashionable and Favourite japric as under SUITS. 42s. TROUSERS 12s. 6d. OVERCOATS-25a. SUITS. BOs. TROUSERS 168. Gd. OVERCOATS 30s. SUITS -83s. I TROUSERS- 21s. OVERCOATS 43s. List, Eagy iiu|Pa for Self-Measure, and Patterns i ana POST FREE. 'Remittances must accompany »u praera: in tbe event of Goods not being approved (if not worn or injured) they -will be exchanged. & HOSES & SON, Merchant and Bespoke Tailors, Habit Xalceri, Uattert, Hosiers, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, and General Outfitters, Ad £ £ .B}Minories and Aldgate, LONDON. "THE NOSE MACHINE applied to the nose for an hour daily, so directs the cartilage that an ill-formed nose is quickly shaped to perfection." 10/6, post, secretly packed for Karaps. ALBX. ROBS, 21, Lamb's Conduit Street, London. M J ILLOTT S STEEL PENS. BOlD MEDAl., PARIS, K71 iBt- LONDON.—PIRST-CLAae TKMPKEANCE jKltfal.. 97 it SOUTHAMPTON Row$BUSSEUL SQCTAAB, Breakfast or Tea, la. 3d.; Beds from la Central, auiet, ana e ceptionally clean. Highly eulogised by the Press. Omnibuses to all parts close at hand. Tariff on application to FB*DBBIO SMITH. ORSETT COLLEGE, ESSH^-The, school for the v times, delightfully situated in 25 acres of park-like groanctg. First-class education, well-qualified masters, and best diet without lfhiit. Cricket, lawn tennis, and croquet grounds, gymnasium and swimming. Pees, to date from entrance, 5 guineas por term. Jfll GUARANTEED PURE. FRY'S FRY'S eMMEXIBACT. Pure Cocoa only, the superfluous fl ft A ft M Oil extracted. C U U 0 A Gold Medal> Paris, 1873, Awarded to J. S. FltY & SOSS. (28 EteP** PfiTftOLEtTM feAR^HrS7-Any quantity bought at the highest market price, by P. R. LHEITW dt Co., British Lion Wharf, 47 and 48. Bankside, London, S.B. £ 110 PERSONS TROUBLED with eotiNS and WARTS should at once procure a bottle of ROBINSON'S PATENT CORN SOLVENT, which never tails to quickly remore them. Price 75<d. and lajtd. per Bottle. Prom all Chemists, or per post, 2d. extra, from B. ROBIWSOV, Chemist, Munr.hfister. Have no Imitation*. [rf Mmcheeter. Kttve no Imitation*. [rf QMALL STEAM ENGINES, Vertical and'^ori- zontal, 1 to 15 H.P. For Driving any kind of Machinery, Circular and Band Saw Benches. Cash or Purchase Hire. Ap;iy to Eo S. HINDLEY, HOUSTON, DORSET. [Ja iE20 SCHOOL-ROOM PIANQ os"' (Co-operative price for cash). Seven octaves, strong, sound, and substantial. Adapted for hard practice. Carefully packed free. Illustrated Catalogues gratis. in THOMAS OETZMAMH ft CO.. 97. RAKER STREET. MHOOII. W. r<APE of GOOD HOPE, NATAL, and EAST yj AFRICAN STEAMERS. The UNION S. S. Co.'s MAIL PACKLT8 sail from SocTHAMPTtwr every alternate Thursday, and Steamers in the Intermediate Service every alternate Friday;leavlnflf i Plymouth the next day. Apply at tbe Company's OfficeB, Mental' FUce, Southampton 5 or UUXettdsnhaH Streett London, J. p. BIGGS sa 00. (Established %5 Years), WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, THE AJtbUES, Jj UJDOATE HlhZ, ZOyJDON. One aSt TWBITB HUSH WHISKIES. Down. P°—»• P°" DUWTILLE & Co. y.B. »/- F$T BAHAQHXB 29" 2H JOHN JAXISOX & Co. "V" Wit JAMESON & CO. W- asp. liush WHISKY, Good Quality 16/- 26/- HI- SCOTCH WHISBXEST" J. F. B. & Co. x-v •• u> CWJCBRATID TODDY { R ) So/- j»/- jjjr GOOD SCOTCH WEISKY 81/- 80/- 8 BRANDIES. Hranmnr's & MARTKLL'S (own bottling) 86/- as/- 84/- PALt COGNAC, Old, very superior 40/- 89/- 88/- Terms, nett cash (Bottles included). Delivery free for 3 doz. and upward, to any Railway Station in England. y THE V APORIFER, by DR. SHEPARD, is a JL Bronchitis Kettle, Inhaler and Vapour Bath. combined, recommended by the Lancet, British Medical Journal. Ac., as the cheapest and most efficient apparatus invented. 51- & 7/6. Sold by all Chemists, or direct from the Patentees, ARNOLD & SONS, 36 & 88. West Bmithfleld, LonJon. "ROUGHING HORSES.-Improved FROST JLv COCJS, suggested by Geo. Fleming:, Esq., F.R.C.V.S., and re- commended by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalR. Price per set of two dozen Frost Cogs, and two punches comi»letc, 10g. 6<L Frost Cogs per dozen, 3s. Can be remored or replaced instantaneously. Sole Manufacturers and Patentees, ARNOLD and SONS, 35 and 36, West Smithfleld, London. (lU Weekly, Id,, Contains the best ENGLISH ARTICLES, TALES, La IN u LI 0 n NOTES, &c., from all the Qr\PI CTV 6d. Society Journals of OUw I L. I I the same Week, and the Hcwl'/glnts. enrrent Magarfnes. QCItiPTTrBE PICTURE CARDS, beautifully executed from '0 Oriarinal Paintings, for Sunday Schools. 12 sent post free for lid. stamps. Agents wanted.—HUHD Bnos.,81,Queen Victoria St..London. 'ARC T^s DUBLIN STOUT. Specially suitable for INVALIDS, being guaranteed to be brewed from MALT AND HOPS ONLY. ANCUOg BREWERY, DUBLIN. (Largest Brewery in Ireland but one.) [188 The Christmas Fancy Stores, For TOYS, GAMES, CHRISTMAS CARDS, and ABTICL-ES for PRESENTS, 35 & 37, COLMORE ROW, AND 100, NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM. These Establishments have been opened foHIre purpose of meeting the large and increasing demand for Toys, Games, and the innumerable articles, useful, amusing, instructive, and or- namental, the selection of which at this season of the year occupy so large a part of the thoughts and anticipations of all households. Great care has been taken in the selection of the goods offered for sale, and comprise the largest and best assort- ment ever offered to the Public. The whole of these articles have been bought after a personal inspection, direct from the manufacturers in Germany, France, England, and other countries, and can therefore be sold at prices which do not have to bear the profits of intermediate agents and merchants, through whom it is usual for such goods to pass. For the convenience of those who may not be able to make a personal visit to the Stores, arrangements have been made by which par- oels of the values of 7s. 6d., 10s., 12s. 6d., 15s., 20s., and upwards, are made up, and sent, Carriage Paid, to any part of the Country, on receipt of P.O.O. Letters to be addressed and Post-Office Orders made payable to H. B. PARISH, 35, Colmore Row, Birmingham. Special care is devoted to the selection of Goods fw these Parcels, ana the utmost confidence may be had that full value is given, any parcel not giving satisfaction may be sent back, and the money will be returned, or a h«v> assortment made up. To facilitate the selection, a Catalogue, eontainingr the fullest par- ticulars and prices, will he forwarded on application to the 1133 Wholesale Stores, Church Street, Birmingham. tTT AN~iFTBT> —Trustworthy industrious person as District V V Retail Agent for London Tea Dealers' Association. Address. Secretary, 69, piadwiok Road, London. S.K. Wa.shing-Da.y Reform. HARPER TWELVETREES' VHJLA WASHES, WKINOER, and M ANGLER, does the Family Wash infomr Hours, without rubbing or boiling. Carriage paid: free trial; easy Weekly Paym -nts.—80, Finsbury Pavement, London. S.O. [130 PARALYSIS, RHEUMATISM, &C. Po/Cnresby Halse's Galvanic Apparatus," fend 3 stamps for Pamphlet to Mr. ITALSB, 40, AddiBon Road, Kensington, London. U31 fPOUJOURS W lilSKEY. X A Blend of the Finest Stills in Scotland, 44s. per dozen case, as supplied for many years to the House erf Commons. Dr. TICHEORKE, F.C.S., says I hare carefully analysed the TOUJOURS,' and, although submitted to a rigorous test, I find it perfectly frse from the impurities generally found in Whiskey; it is aim equally good in flavour, as it is pure in quality." PALOMINO SHERRY. JL The most exquisite of Xerez Wine, 386. per dozen. Specially shipped to our firm. "T7IR&IN MADEIRA. V A Pure Wine of our own shipment, 30s. par dozen. Highly recommended to Invalids [181 SIR CHARLES CTTNINGR&M & CO. 9, Old Jewry, E.CL "HSTO'S WATCHES, CLOCKS, 'ail CHRONOMETERS. Illustrated Catalogue sent free.1 Apply to 01, Strand, or 34, Royal Exchange, London. [121 JS ALLEN, Furrier, 239. REGENT STREET, IiONDOlr, W. CATALOGUE OF PRZCXS sent frM on application. For Seal Paletots, Muffs, Caifea, Trimmings, Out rfage Wrappers, Cloaks, &c. Sealskin Jackets Ee-Dyed, aad madft Into Paletots. Established 1828. [11B 1 000 LADIES'ULSTERS from 8s. lid. to 26s. The I Langtry, Grasmere, Sandown, & others. BngrravinffS & Self-Measure Forms free.—BAI^KB & CRISP. 196, Regent St..London. WlMROfi'S CURE for ASTHMA, CATARRH, COLDS, CBOTTP, Sec. The Discoverer of Himrod's cure, for 12 years a great sufferer from Asthma, has at last succeeded in combining this most successful remedy. Canister, 4s., by post, 4s. 3d., of all Chem- ista. Sole Agents, F. NKWBBBY <FE SONH, l, King Edward St.,London. PpOWLE'S CHLORODYNE for COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, CO.YStTtfPTIOy, SPASMS, Onedose gives speedy relief, is. l^d., 2s. sd., and4s. Sd. Of Chemists. TOWLE'S CKLORODYNE LOZENGES and JTTJTXBB8, r.. M. and 18. box; or post free for 7 or 14 stamps. [114 TOWtE, Chemist, Back Piccadilly, Manchester. rpHE "EXCELSIOR" SPRING MATTRESS. JL Used by Royalty, the Nobility, Gentry, and Medical Profession, and acknowledged by all to be UNEQUALLED for COMFORT and CLEANLINESS. 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