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With this representation, the executors present a plan of the proposed improvement, and a statement, ex- planatory of the work to be done, as well as of mea- sures adopted for its progress and completion.
TIMOTHY PAXSON, THOS. P. COPE, JOSEPH ROBERTS, W. J. DUANE, JOHN A. BARCLAY.
Philadelphia, January 12, 1832.
The plan referred to and sent herewith, is marked No. 1.
The description, No. 2.
The Houses on Chesnut street, are to be built on the front of the lot fifty feet deep. Piazzas eighteen feet six inches deep-sitting room and kitchen thirty-six feet deep, with bath house attached, the house on each corner to be seventy five feet deep, and kitchens twen- ty-two feet deep. The front of the first story to be faced with marble agreeable to a model in our posses- sion; to be four stories high, marble cornice, copper roof, with a sufficient rise to carry off the water, and a fancy iron railing at the top on the front and ends re- turning at the back of the corner houses.
The houses on the centre street are to recede twenty feet from the line of the street, to be four stories high, basement houses, the basement story to be entirely above the ground, main house to be the width of the lot in front, and forty feet deep-Piazzas seventeen feet six inches deep; there is to be a marble wall on the line of the street, returning on Eleventh and 'Twelfth streets, also to form a division between the houses with a fancy iron railing on said wall. The cornices of these houses is intended to be similar to those usually put on Mr. Girard's houses, copper roof, with an elevation suf- ficient to carry off the water.
The buildings on Market street are intended entirely for stores, to be built the width of the lot in front and six- ty feet deep, with an area in the rear to give light to the cellar; to be four stories high, copper roof, with eleva- tion sufficient to carry off the water, cornice to be the same as on the houses in the middle street, to be made fire proof.
The whole of the above work to be done with the very best materials, and the workmanship done in the very best manner.
The following are the names of the workmen employ- ed by Mr. Girard to do the above work!
Joseph Smith, Carpenter:
John Struthers, Marble Mason.
William Ingraham, Stone Mason.
John Willits, Bricklayer.
Abraham Whetstone, Plasterer.
Thomas Dougherty, Carter and Digger.
Richard I'. Cumming, Copper Smith.
George Swope, Painter.
John Scattergood, Carter of Lumber.
Robert Looney, Plumber.
Abraham Marple, Lime burner. Samuel Fox, Brickmaker.
vised ordinances, reported an ordinance relative to the cording of wood, which was laid on the table.
Mr. DUANE, as chairman of the committee on GI- RARD'S LEGACY, made the following report and resolu- tions.
To the Select and Common Councils of the City of Phila- delphia.
The committee appointed to consider and report "What measures ought to be adopted, in order that the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Philadelphia may promptly and faithfully execute the trusts created by the Will of the late Stephen Girard," respectfully report:
That having carefully and deliberately considered the matters submitted to them, they have agreed to report at present in part by recommending to Councils, the adoption of the following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, the Executors of the last Will of Stephen Girard, deceased, have delivered to the constituted au- thorities of the city of Philadelphia, a rent roll or list of certain real estate, in the city and the liberties thereof, constituting a part of the residuary estate devised by the said testator to the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Philadelphia, in trust for the uses declared in his Will: and whereas, until such permanent arrangements as the testator contemplated, shall have been made by the city of Philadelphia respecting the devises and bequests of the said testator to the said city, it is necessary to adopt temporary but efficient measures: therefore,
Resolved, that the Mayor of the city of Philadelphia be, and he is hereby authorised and requested, to take charge of the real estate described in the said rent roll, or such other rent roll as may be hereafter delivered to him, to notify the tenants of such parts thereof as are un- der rent, of their future liability to the city of Philadel- phia-and to let such parts thereof as are now unoccu- pied to good and sufficient tenants, on reasonable rents, for any term, not exceeding one year.
Resolved, that the Executors of the late Stephen Gi- rard's will, shall be and they are hereby authorised, until otherwise directed by the constituted authorities of the city of Philadelphia to hold and occupy free of rent such parts of the real estate of the said testator, as were in his use and occupation, in the prosecution of his business, at the time of his decease.
Resolved, that the city treasurer be and he is hereby authorised aud directed,
First-To receive from the Executors of the last will of the late Stephen Girard, such deeds and muniments of title for the estate devised to the city of Philadelphia, by the said testator as the said Executors shall deliver to him, and to give them receipts for the same in the name of the Mayor, Aldermen and citizens of Philadel- phia.
Second-To receive and collect all monies due and becoming due to the city of Philadelphia, as rents for the real estate described in the above mentioned rent roll, or such other rent roll as may be hereafter deliver- ed, and to give receipts for the same in the name of the Mayor, Aldermen and citizens of Philadelphia.
Third-To keep in a book or books to be provided for the purpose, exact entrics of all monies received, so that the same may be transferred to such officer or Board of Directors as may hereafter be appointed to have the charge of the Girard Fund.
Fourth- To deposit in bank, in the names of the Mayor and Treasurer of the city of Philadelphia, jointly, all such monies as shall be received aforesaid, that the said monics shall be kept distinctly, and not mingled with any others, and that they may be transferred to those who may be hereafter appointed to have the care and custody thereof."
Mr. DUANE moved to proceed to the consideration of the resolutions attached to the report, when Mr. Groves moved to postpone the consideration for the purpose of having them printed-the yeas and nays were called on
Mr. PETITT, as chairman of the committee on the re- the postponement, and were yeas, Groves, Neff, Pettit VOL. IX 6
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and Worrell-4. Nays, Duane, Johnson, Lippincott, Massey, Scott and Toland-6, and so it was lost. The resolutions were then adopted by both Councils.
Mr. DUANE as chairman of the Watering Committee, made the annual report which was ordered to be print- ed.
Mr. JOHNSON offered the following resolution which was adopted.
Resolved, that the president and clerks of Councils, be directed to transmit to the speakers of the senate and house of representatives of this commonwealth, cer- tified copies of the will of S. G., together with a letter stating the existence of a committee upon this subject, and the intention of Councils to make further communi- cations as soon as they shall have formed an opinion up- on the character of the Laws which it may be necessary to ask for in order to carry the provisions of the will in- to effect.
The Treasurer made his annual report.
COMMON COUNCIL .- Mr. OLDENBURG offered the following resolution, which was adopted by the Common Council, but was was laid on the table in the Select Council.
Whereas, several individuals have at different times made bequests to the Mayor, Aldermen and citizens of Philadelphia, in trust for certain purposes, which are more particularly expressed in tbe wills of the several testators, amongst whom are Dr. Benjamin Franklin, John Scott, of Edinburgh; Elias Boudinot, James Wills, and recently, Stephen Girard, together with some others; and it being desirable that each member of Council should be fully informed on the subject:
Therefore Resolved, by the Select and Common Councils, tbat the clerks of Councils be, and they are hereby directed to have 300 copies of the Wills, or so much thereof, as the city may be interested in, of all the individuals except the will of the late Stephen Girard, which they are directed to purchase of the edition al- ready published, who have made any bequest to them in trust or otherwise, and to have the whole printed in pamphlet form, for the use of Councils, and charge the expense thereof to appropriation No. 21.
Mr. CORNELIUS STEVENSON, was unanimously re-elect- ed Treasurer of the city for the ensuing year.
Councils adjourned to meet on Saturday evening next.
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SATURDAY, January 14th, 1832.
SELECT COUNCIL .- The following letter from the Mayor of the city, enclosing one from the Executors of the late Stephen Girard, was received and referred to the committee on that fund with power to take coun- sel if they think proper.
MAYOR'S OFFICE, 2 January 14th, 1832. 5 To the President of the Select and Common Councils.
Gentlemen-I present a third communication from the Executors of Stephen Girard, with a further de- scription of real estate, and referring to considerations connected therewith, all of which is respectfully sub- mitted. Very respectfully, Yours,
B. W . RICHARDS.
PHILADELPHIA, January 14th, 1832.
Sir-The Executors of the will of Stephen Girard, respectfully present, through you, to the Select and Common Councils of this city, a third description of certain real estate, of which the testator died seized; and, in order that the destination of a part of that pro- perty may become the subject of consideration, they make Known to Councils the dates of the several purchases, made by the testator, subsequently to the last republication of his will, namely, the 20th of June, 1831.
Whenever the Executors shall have any other in- formation which it may be their duty to communicate,
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or which they may suppose the city Councils would desire to possess, they will furnish it with promptitude and pleasure. Respectfully,
TIMOTHY PAXSON, THOS. P. COPE, JOSEPH ROBERTS, W. J. DUANE, JOHN A. BARCLAY.
B. W. RICHARDS, Mayor.
Schedule of the real estate of Stephen Girard, not under rent and not heretofore returned to Councils.
A lot of ground on the east side of Fifth street, be- tween Market and Chesnut streets, north of the pro- perty occupied by Mr. Sully and south of Mr. Sheaff's property. Mr Sully has the use of this lot for a garden. A lot of ground back of the property occupied by Mr. Sully, and of Mr. Blake's property, entrance to which, is under the arch-way.
A lot of ground on the north side of Jones' alley, on which is erected a building used as a carpenter's shop by Mr. Joseph Smith; held under a lease during the minority of Charles H. Bell at $45 per annum, and the taxes.
Sundry lots of ground in the Northern Liberties and Penn township as per plan herewith.
SCHEDULE
Of the real estate of Stephen Girard, purchased sub- sequent to the 20th June, 1831.
1831.
DOLLS. CTS.
Oct. 5. Two houses and lots on Walnut street, between Second and Dock streets, Nos. 63 and 65, and one house and lot on Dock street, No. 61. 10,666 67
Do. 27. A lot of land in Passyunk town- ship, containing 60 acres 87 perch- es, per deed of this date, 6,659 81
Do. 27. A ground rent of $25 60 per annum, payable by Philip Smith, out of a lot of ground in Spruce street between Third and Fourth streets, due 25th March and Sep- tember, in every year, per deed of this date, 569 74
Do. 27. A house and lot on the north side of Coates' street, west of Sixth street, per deed of this date, 3,000 00
Nov. 2. A lot of ground on the N. E cor- ner of Coates' and John streets, per deed of this date, 1,800 00
Do. 4. A house and lot in south Third street, No. 48, per deed of this date, 12,000 00
Dec. 1. A messuage and lot of ground in Passyunk township, having a front on Schuylkill, per deed of this date, 3,000 00
Do. 21. Stores, wharf and dock in north Water street, between Market and Arch streets, late Stiles' estate, deed dated this day, taken subject to a mortgage for $21,000, residue paid, 24,222 33
Do. 26. A lot of ground in Schuylkill county, near Mount Carbon, on the river Schuylkill, intended for land- ings, per deed dated-instant, 4,500 00
67,273 16
Deduct, 854 61
$66,419 55
Mr. DUANE offered the annexed resolution relative to the articles of agreement with the commissioners of Moyamensing for the supply of Schuylkill water, which was adopted by both Councils.
Resolved, that the articles of agreement, entered
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into on the sixth of January, 1832, between the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Philadelphia, of the one part, and the inhabitants of the township of Moyamensing, of the other part, be and they are liereby approved of and confirmed.
Mr. DUANE as chairman of the committee on Wills' Legacy, made the following report and resolution, which were agreed to.
The committee appointed on Wills' Legacy, report: that after mature deliberation, they have agreed to the plan herewith submitted, as drawn by Thomas U. Wal- ter, and are of opinion that it will be most prudent at present to erect a central building only to be seventy feet front, by fifty feet in depthi, the basement story to be arched with bricks, the floor of the first story to be elevated seven feet above the pavement, and the ceiling fifteen feet in height. The second story to be twelve feet, and the whole of the main building to be covered with a copper roof. The south front to have a piazza its whole length, and twelve feet in width. The north front to have a portico, as per plan.
The kitchen, two dining rooms, and other small rooms, will be in the basement story.
The first story will contain a chapel, apartments for the keepers, and accommodations for eighteen inmates.
The second story will contain chambers sufficient to accommodate thirty-two inmates.
The stairs throughout to be made of granite, and the pilasters of the same material.
The outside walls to be built of stone and roughcast; the partitions to be bricks.
The whole expense of the building as estimated by Mr. Walter, amounts to sixteen thousand dollars.
Resolved, that the committee be authorised to make contracts to carry the plan into effect as above specified.
Mr. DUANE offered the annexed resolution, which was adopted.
Resolved, that the Presidents of Councils be and they are hereby requested to address letters, one to the guardians of the poor, and another to the commissioners for erecting buildings for the accommodation of the poor, requesting them to furnish to the Select and Com- mon Councils of the city of Philadelphia, a statement of the sum expended in constructing the building's on the west side of Schuylkill, and of the sum deemed necessa- ry for the completion thereof.
COMMON COUNCIL .- Mf. Iloon from the com- mittec on markets, made the following report and reso- lution which were agreed to.
The committee on markets, to whom was referred the Victuallers' petition, on the 24th Nov. 1831, report,
"That they are of opinion that the new ordinances which will shortly go into operation, will in a great degree, meet the requests of said petitioners, and afford them all necessary protection.
They therefore submit the following resolution:
[ Resolved, that the committee be discharged from the further consideration of said petitioners.
The annexed communication from the trustees of Stephen Girard's bank, was received, and referred to the committee on that subject.
PHILADELPHIA, 14th January, 1832. James Page, Esq. President of the Common Council.
SIR-I am instructed by the trustees of Stephen Girard's bank to inform you, that there are several real estates belonging to the estate of Stephen Girard, Esq. which stand on the books of his bank as part of the capital stock thereof. That there are circumstances connected with some of this property, which in the opinion of the trustees, will require early attention; and they respectfully submit to the consideration of Councils, the propriety of appointing a committee to receive from them such information on the subject as the trustees now have it in their power to give.
I am, with great respect, ROBERT WALN, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of S. Girard's Bank. Philadelphia Gazette.
PROCEEDINGS OF TOE MILITARY CONVENTION, Which assembled ut Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 2. 1832.
The delegates chosen by the different Military Divi- sions and Brigades of Pennsylvania, met at the court house in Harrisburg on the first Monday of January, 1832
On motion of Mr. Simpson,
HENRY FRICK, of Northumberland county was called to the chair; and
On motion of Mr. Franklin,
REAL FRAZER, of Lancaster, secretary, for the pur- pose of organizing the convention.
On motion,
Messrs. Franklin, Alexander, of Cumberland, Pax- ton, Hambright, and Spencer, were appointed a com- mittee to examine the credentials of the delegates.
On motion,
The Convention adjourned until 12 o'clock, noon. At 12 o'clock, the Convention again met.
Mr. Franklin, from the committee appointed to ex- amine the credentials, reported the following list of delegates, viz :
FIRST DIVISION. City and County of Philadelphia.
1st Brigade-City. Colonels James Page, Joseph S. Riley, Henry Simpson. Robert M. Lee, t Robert Coop- er, Majors Chalkley Baker, Peter Fritz, William C. Browne, t Lieut. George Bumm.t
2d BRIOADE-County. Cols. John Thompson, t John L. Wolf, t A. L. Roumfort, t Kenderton Smitb, t Majors N. Natbans, L. Bomeisler, t Franklin Vansant, Captains Joseph Worrell, jr. A. T. Smith, t Lieut. James Good- man.
SECOND DIVISION. Bucks and Montgomery.
Ist BRIGADE-Bucks. Major General W. T. Rogers, Cols. John Davis, Simpson Torbert, Joseph Hough,t Lieut. Cols. Thomas Purdy, John Hart, Major Stephen Brock, t Adj. Michael S. Haney, t Dr. Huston Thomp- son-
2d BRIGADE-Montgomery. Lieut. Cols. Thomas M. Jolley,t James Bush, t James Christman, t Major John H. Sheetz Captain John H. Hill, t Lieuts. William Hamell, t William Matheys,t William H. Gartley.
THIRD DIVISION.
Chester and Delaware.
Ist. BRIGADE-Delaware. Col. Samuel A. Price, Lieut. John K. Zeilin, J. M. G Lescure, Esq.
2d BRIGADE-Chester. Col. Wm. Harris, t Em. El- ton, t Majors Thomas Jones, t John Kerlin, Thomas H. Pearce, ; Lieut. David B. Reed.
FOURTH DIVISION. Lancaster.
Capt. David Miller, Major Frederick Hambright, Capt. Wm. Downey, Col. Reah Frazer, Capta. John Flora, t William G. Yetter, ; Lieut W'm. B. Fordney, Major John McGlaughlin.
FIFTH DIVISION. York and Adums.
Ist. BRIGADE-York. Majors Henry Snyder, Jacob Hantz, t Cols. T. N. Haller, t John Keller, Major Gra- ham. t
2d BRIGADE-Adams. Col. Michael C. Clarkson, Majors Andrew G. Miller, Jacob Sanders, Elijah Gar- retson.f
SIXTH DIVISION.
Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks and Schuylkill.
Ist BRIOADE-Dauphin. Col. W. S. Franklin, Lieut. John Blattenberger, Capt. E. W. Roberts.
2d BRIGADE-Schuylkill. Major William F. Dean. Berks. Gen. William High, Col. Henry Boyer, John Potteiger, Esq.
SEVENTH DIVISION.
Northampton, Lehigh and Pike. Ist BRIOADE-Northampton. Brig. Gen. Shimer, t
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Col. George Weber, Major Robert May Brooke,t Col. John Hourten. t
2d BRIGADE .- Lehigh. Major General John Fogle, Major John W. Hornbeck, Col. Walter C. Livingston.
EIGHTH DIVISION.
Union, Columbia, Northumberlond, Luzerne, Susque- hanna and Wayne.
Ist BRIGADE-Union. Col. Charles M. Straub, Capt. James Merrill.
Northumberland. Major General Henry Frick, Ma- jor Samuel J. Packer.
Columbia. Col. Joseph Paxton.
2d. BRIGADE-Luzerne. Capt. Jacob Drumheller, Col. John Butler, | Lieut. Charles Dorrance.+
NINTH DIVISION.
Lycoming, Potter, M. Kean, Bradford and Tioga. 1st BRIGADE-Lycoming. Gen William B. Mitchell, Major Robert Fleming, Capt. Wm. Piatt.
TENTH DIVISION. Centre, Clearfield, Mifflin and Huntingdon.
Juniola. Col. Wm. Kirk, Capt. John Murphy, An- drew Parker, Charles W. Kelso, Esqs. Major William Sharon.
Huntingdon. Capt. John Criswell, Major David McMurtrie, Capts. William Williams, David Snare.
1st BRIGADE-Centre. Brig. Gen. James Irwin, t Col. Col. Andrew Gregg, Major John Potter, Capt. Saml. H. Wilson, Lieut. W. W. Houston, Dr. Constant Cur- tin, Capts. George Buchanan, David Duncan.
Mifflin. Brigadier General George Mccullough, Dr. Joseph B. Ard, Majors A. S. Wilson, t David Cummins, Richard Miles.
ELEVENTH DIVISION. _ Cumberland, Perry and Franklin.
Ist BRIGANE-Cumberland. General Willis Foulke, Captains Samuel Alexander, James M'Gowan, t John M'Cartney, Charles M'Clure, Lieuts Matthew Spencer, Edward M. Biddle, Alexander Oliver, t William S. Ramsey, Adjutant John N Gray, Cols. William M. Greer, William Stough, Majors Peter Lesher, t Samuel Tritt, John M'Candlish, Captains Geo. W. Woodburn, Samuel Redett.
Perry. Cols. Henry Fetter, Joseph Speck, Major William Clark, Lieut. Albert C. Ramsey.
2d BRIGADE-Franklin. Major Jacob Heck, Capts. Jasper E. Brady, William B. Bard, Cols. John Wallace, John M'Geehan.
TWELFTH DIVISION. Bedford, Somerset and Cambria.
1st BRIGADE-Bedford. Col. William Compher, Capt. Thomas B. M'Elwee, Lieut William Fletcher.t
2d BRIGADE-Cambria. Major Isaac Teeter, Lieut. Arnold Downing.
THIRTEENTH DIVISION. Westmoreland and Fayette.
1st BRIGADE-Westmoreland. Major John B. Alex- ander, Adjutant J. H. Wells, Capts. Morrison Under- wood, Hugh Y. Brady, Jacob Gosser, Major Wilson Jack, t Capt. Joseph Cook, | Jon. Row,t Lieut. L. L. Bigelow, Capt. Ben. R. Marchand. t
FOURTEENTH DIVISION. Washington and Greene.
Washington. Major General Charles De Hass, f Brig. General Wallace M'Williams, Cols. Thomas Ringland, William Patterson, William Waugh, Esq.
Greene. Cols. William G. Hawkins, Andrew Bucha- nan.
FIFTEENTH DIVISION. Allegheny, &c.
1st BHIGADE-Allegheny. Gen. R. T. Stewart, t An- drew Bayre, Esq
[Those marked with a dagger (+) did not take their seats in the convention. ]
The roll being called, 83 members answered to their names.
On motion of Mr. M'Elwee, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that a committee be appointed, to consist of one person from each division, to be chosen by the delegates for each division, in order to report what offi- cers are necessary for this convention, and to nominate persons to fill them.
Whereupon,
The following persons were appointed said committee:
1st Division, Mr. Page,
2d
Davis,
3d
Price,
4th
Hambright,
5th
Miller, of Adams,
6th
Roberts,
7th
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Fogle,
8th
Paxton,
9th
Fleming,
10th
Williams,
11th
M'Clure,
12th
Downing,
13th
Wells,
14th
M'Williams.
On motion of Mr. Ringland,
Resolved, that when this convention adjourn, it will adjourn to meet at 3 o'clock, P. M.
Adjourned.
IN THE AFTERNOON.
On motion of Mr. Fordney,
Resolved, that the Governor, Heads of Departments State Treasurer, Adjutant General, and the Members o both branches of the Legislature, be invited to take seat within the bar of this convention.
On motion of Mr. Straub,
Resolved, that a committee of five be appointed to carry the preceding resolution into effect.
Whereupon,
Messrs. Straub, Page, Fordney, Riley and Brady of Franklin, were appointed said committee.
Mr. Page, from the committee appointed for that purpose, reported the following officers for the conven- tion.
President-JOHN B. ALEXANDER, of Westmorel'd. Vice Presidents-WM. B. MITCHELL, of Lycoming,
WILLIAM DOWNEY, of Lancaster,
WILLIS FOULKE, of Cumberland, and
SAMUEL A. PRICE, of Delaware.
Secretaries-Simpson Torbert, of Bucks, and
Walter S. Franklin, of Dauphin.
A motion was made,
That the report of the committee be adopted.
Which was agreed to unanimously.
The several officers of the convention then took their seats.
Mr. Davis announced that Dr. Huston Thompson had been appointed to supply a vacancy in the delegation from the 1st Brigade, 2d Division.
A resolution was then offered by Mr. Miller, which was read as follows:
Resolved, that no division or county be allowed more votes in this convention than their respective votes by members in the legislature, but that the members elect- ed or nominated and accepted, he allowed seats in the convention.
The chair decided that the resolution was out of order. An appeal from the decision of the chair was made by Mr. Miller and Mr. Simpson, and the decision of the chair was confirmed by the convention.
On motion of Mr. Roberts,
Resolved, that the editors of papers in this place be admitted to seats within the bar of this convention .-
On motion of Mr. Alexander, of Cumberland,
Resolved, that a committee to consist of one from each division be appointed to suggest such matters as are most deserving of attention from this convention,
Which was agreed to.
The following gentlemen were selected by the dele gates from each division, as said committee,
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1st Division,
Mr. Page,
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Sheetz,
3d
Zeilin,
4th
Fordney,
5th
Snyder,
6th
Franklin,
7th
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Weber,
8th
Merrill,
9th
Fleming,
10th
Wilson,
11th
Alexander,
12th
M'Elwee,
13th
Brady,
14th
Ringland,
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