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"The Cumberland Magazine," devoted to the doctrines and practices of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, edited and published by Rev. J. Smith. Quarterly of 48 pages, 8 vo., 1 column to the page, commenced in August 1836. We have no further files.
"The South-Western Literary Journal and Monthly Review," edited by Messrs. E. Z. C. Judson and H. A. Kidd ; published for the editors by A. Billings & Co. Each number had 64 pages, 8 vo., columns to page, at $3 00 per year. It was commenced in Nov. 1844. The number for April, 1845, being No. 6, or the last of Vol. 1st, is the latest number we have to refer to and we can't say how long it was continued.
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" The South-Western Law Journal and Reporter." A monthly pub- lication for the Bench and Bar. Published by Messrs. Wm. Cameron and John T. S. Fall, Deadrick street, and edited by Milton A. Haynes, Esq., of the Nashville Bar. It was commenced Jan. 1844. Each number 24 pages, and 2 columns to the pages, at $2 50 per annum. The last num- ber of this valuable periodical, and the only one of its kind ever attemp- ted before and since in this city, or even in Tennessee, was issued for Dec. 1844, and was then discontinued to the regret of many.
" The Christian Review," the organ of the Christian or Campbellite Church denomination or sect, edited by Rev. Tolbert Fanning and others. Contributed to by Messrs. J. B. Ferguson, H. T. Anderson, J. Creath, Jr., W. W. Stevenson and others. It was commenced Jan. 1844, a monthly of 24 pages, 8 vo., 2 columns to the page, 12 numbers to this volume and year, at $1 per annum. Vol. 2, No. 1, Jan. 1845, same editors and pub- lishers. Vol. 3, Jan. 1846, enlarged. We have no later files.
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"The Parlor Visitor," organ of the first Baptist Church, Nashville, Was commenced January, 1854,-monthly, 32 pp., 2 columns ; printed by Wm. S. Langdon & Co., and edited by Dr. W. P. Jones-and Rev. W. H. Bayless, pastor of the 1st Baptist Church, was added as co-editor ; Mr. A. A. Stitt, of Methodist Book Concern, became printer for the editors- and the size and typography materially enlarged and improved. It was now issued in 48 pp., at $2, and sometimes illustrated by steel plates. The journal terminated its career, under the above name, with No. 6, of vol. 7, June, 1857, and from its ashes sprung up another journal ealled "The Baptist Family Visitor," devoted to religious and moral Litera- ture, commenced July 1857, monthly, 48 pp., 2 columns, printed and pub- lished by Mr. T. M. Hughes. Only one volume was issued, we believe. " The Christian Unionist," a weekly religious newspaper, was issued by Rev. John P. Campbell, editor ; and after a short existence was merged into a monthly periodical called "The Southern Magazine of Temperance, Religion, Education, and General Literature," which commenced May, 1858. Each No. 32 pp., 8, at $1. Published at the Methodist Book Concern, and edited by Mr. W. H. F. Ligon. After a short career it expired.
"The Daily Christian Advocate " was issued during the 4th session of the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in this city, in May, 1858, and was principally a report of their debates and pro- ceedings. It was edited by Rev. J. B. McFerrin, and published by Stevenson & Owen, agents of Publishing House. Commenced May 3, 1858, and terminated about April 1, 1858, at No. 26.
" The Southern Ladies' Companion," edited by M. M. Henkle and J. B. McFerrin, for the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was commenced in April, 1847, and was printed by Wm. Cameron, at "The Nashville Christian Advocate," office. It was a monthly of 24 pages, and 2 columns to the page, 12 nos. to the volume. Vol. 2, No. 1, Jan., 1848. There were no further numbers at hand.
"The Christian Magaz ne," published by the Christian Publication So- ciety of Tennessee, and the organ of the Campbellite or Christian denomi- nation, was probably commenced in 1848. No. 8, Vol. 5, was issued in August, 1852. It was a monthly of 32 pages, 8vo., and 2 columns to the page ; 12 nos. to the year and volume, at $1 00. Published by John T. S. Fall and conducted or edited by Jesse B. Ferguson, and J. K. Howard . "The Gospel Advocate," organ of the Campbellites, was first issued in 1854. It was a monthly, edited by Tolbert Fanning, Esq., and Mr. W. Lipscomb; published by Mr. J. T. S. Fall, 32 pp., 8 vo., 1 column to page, at $1 per annum. We have No. 4, of vol. 4, for April, 1858, and no later
" The Cumberland Almanac."-This very useful. old annual periodical stager should not be omitted. It was published from 1827 to 1837 by W.
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Hasell Hunt & Co. In 1838-9-0, by S. Nye. In 1844 by Berry & Tan- nehill, and edited by Mr. Wm. L. Willeford. From 1844 to 1854 by W. F. Bang & Co., and edited by Willeford. From 1855 to 1860 hy Bang, Walker & Co., and edited by Mr. Alex. P. Stewart. It is published in a duodecimo form, and has usually abont 48 pp.
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" The Opposition," a weekly opposition, whig, know-nothing campaign paper, (during the struggle for the Governorship, between the old incum- bent, Gov. Isham G. Harris, and Col. John Netherland-the former again becoming the victor,) was issued in 8 vo. form, 16 pp., 2 columns, at 50 cts., by the proprietors of the Republican Banner : Messrs. Bang, Walker & Co .; and of the Nashville Patriot : Messrs. Smith, Camp & Co. Com -. menced May 3, 1859, and terminated with No. 13, July 29, 1859. It was edited by an Executive Committee, composed of Hon. Felix K. Zollicoffer, Allen A. Hall, Esq., Mr. S. N. Hollingworth, P. W. Maxey, Esq., and Mr. John Lellyett ; though Mr. Hall did the greater part of the labor, during that exciting contest. The above paper is only one out of many which have been issued, by both political parties, in this city, during the various hotly contested elections of the previous 10 or 20 years ; among which may be mentioned "The Politician," which was issued from the old " Whig office," during the political campaigns of 1844, 1848, 1852, &c., and edited by Mr. Allen A. Hall. It was issued in quarto form, making several volumes ; none of which are at hand.
"The Legislative Union and American;" being a fuller report of the debates in our General Assembly than had previously been reported, was issued by the "Union and American " office ; first at the session of 1857-8, in folio, commencing October 12, 1857, and terminating the 1st Vol. about March 23, 1858, in 24 numbers, containing about 184 pp. Vol. 2 was issued in 8 vo. form, commencing October 8, 1859, and ter- minating with about No. 35, and 560 pp. The debates were reported by Mr. W. H. Drapier, an accomplished phonographer, of South-Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
" Young's Spirit of the South and Central American; a chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage," edited by Wm. H. Young and Madame F. Llewellen Young, was commenced April 17, 1858 Twelve numbers were issued here, when it was removed to Louisville, and thence to Cincinnati, where its brief existence was ended. The pa- per was originally published in New Orleans, as "The Central Ameri- can," and ran a brief career in Memphis ere it was removed to Nashville.
"The National Pathfinder."-It was commenced about January 9th of this year, (1860,) by Mr. T. M. Hughes, and published weekly, at $1 per annum. Each number contains eight pages, 10 by 1434 inches, and four columns to page. The paper is now published and edited by Mr. B. Gregory, No. 21, College street. Rev. John P. Campbell, corresponding editor. Last number, yet issued, is (No. 14, April 9, 1860.)
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"The South-Western Monthly,"-a journal devoted to literature, sciences, education, the mechanic arts, and agriculture, and to the early history of the South-West. It was edited by Wm. Wales, Esq., (now a resident of Baltimore,) and published monthly, by Wa'es & Roberts, com- mencing January 1, 1852 Each number had 64 pp., 8 vo., with 2 col- umns to the page, at $3 per annum. Vol. 2, No. 7, July 1852. The last number issued was No. 6, of vol. 2. for December, 1852.
Almost every number of this valuable monthly was illustrated by ele- gant steel-engravings, which Mr. Wales had imported from England. They were principally engraved by Mr. Edward Roberts, of England, a brother of Mr. Jobn Roberts, the publisher of the journal. This periodi- cal is filled with numerous historical narratives and facts, relating to the history of Nashville, and of the State, collected by and at the solicitation of Mr. Wales. Mr. W. was one of the earliest members, and most active promoters of the objects of the Historical Society. They have lost a val- uable member by his removal from our city.
A Temperance paper was established here, called "The Tennessee Organ," in 1847, by Rev. John P. Campbell, who was editor and publisher, and who had the services, during the latter part of the year, of Rev. F. E. Pitts. In 1848, Mr. Campbell sold an interest in the " Organ" to A. Nelson, who was then publishing the "Daily Gazette," and "Christian Record." Subsequently Mr. Nelson became the sole proprietor and edi- tor of the "Tennessee Organ," and continued so until the latter part of the year 1851, or the beginning of '52. During all this time, the "Organ" had a vigorous and prosperous career, and a large circulation. Mr. Nel- son sold the paper to Dr. Wm. S. Langdon, who subsequently disposed of it to Dr. R. Thompson and Wm. G. Brien, Esq., in whose hands it expired, we believe in 1854.
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Alex. R. Wiggs, Esq., published another Temperance paper here in 1854-55, called " The Fountain," but closed its publication at the end of the first volume.
" The Temperance Monthly " was commenced in McMinnville, Janua- ry, 1858, and edited by Mr. George E. Purvis. It was removed to Nash- ville, April, 1859, and edited by Mrs. Emelie C. S. Chilton, and assisted by Mr. R. M. Weber. Proprietor and publisher, Mr. E. L. Winham; monthly, at $1 per annum, with 32 pages in each number. The title " and Literary Journal," was added to the last volume, of which the No. for April-being No. 4, of vol. 3-is the last number yet issued. It is printed very neatly. Mrs. Chilton, the editress, has a deserved reputation as one of our very best female poets.
" The Nashville Monthly Record of Medical and Physical Sciences," was formed by the Union of the "Memphis Medical Recorder," and of the "Southern Journal of Medical and Physical Sciences," published at this place, and edited by Dr. R. O. Currey. The "Memphis Journal "
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was commenced in Memphis, July, 1852. Published bi-monthly by the Memphis Medical College, 6 mo's, forming one volume per annum, edited by Messrs. A. P. Merrill and Charles Todd Quintard. The first article in the first number was written by Dr. Wright, now of our city. July, 1855, Mr. Morrill became sole editor. July, 1857, Dr. Daniel F. Wright became editor. The last number was issued in March, 1858.
The "Nashville Monthly Record of Medical and Physical Sciences," formed by the union of the above mentioned journals, was commenced September, 1858. It was edited by Drs. D. F. Wright and R. O. Currey, and printed by A. A. Stitt, at the Southern Methodist Publishing House. It is issued monthly, forming one volume per year, of 160 pages, at $2. At No. 11, vol. 1. July, 1859, Dr. Currey retired, and was re-placed by Drs. John H. Callender and Thomas L. Maddin. The title of No. 2, vol. 2, was changed in No. 2, vol. 2, to simply "Nashville Monthly Record," and subscription price increased to $2 50 per annum, in advance.
In the No. for March, 1860, being No. 7, of vol. 2, the announcement is made that the journal will terminate with the number for August next. On the first of January, 1861, it is proposed to commence the publication of a medical quarterly journal, to be entitled the "Southern Medical Quarterly," each number to contain at least 120 pages, at $3 per annum, and to be edited by Dr. Wright.
In addition to this the faculty of "Shelby Medical College" propose publishing, monthly. a paper entitled " The Nashville Medical Bulletin and Hospital Gazette," to be the organ of said college, and edited by Drs. Maddin and Callender. It will be in newspaper form, of eight quarto pages, at $1 per annum.
THE first number of " The Nashville Journal of Medicine and Surgery," a well known and highly esteemed journal, was issued February, 1851. It was projected as a kind of ally or co-adjutor to the Medical Department of the University of Nashville, and was edited by two of the Professors of that Department, Messrs. W. K. Bowling, M. D., and Paul F. Eve, M D. The first volume was issued bi-monthly, and contained 384 pp., and was published by John T. S. Fall, Esq., who has continued to publish it to the present day. Publication price, $3 per annum. The next and suc- ceeding years, it was issued monthly. This year, (1852,) there were 2 volumes issued, each containing 384 pp. Vol. 6 contained 458 pp., and Mr. Wm. Cameron became co-publisher. Vol. 7 contained 536 pp., in- creased its pages to 552.
Dr. Eve retired from the editorial supervision, January, 1858, being No. 2, of vol. 14. R. C. Foster, 4th, M. D., and George S. Blackie, M. D., were at this time admitted as co-editor : with Dr. Bowling.
" The Southern Medical Journal of the Medical and Physical Sciences ;" published bi-monthly, commencing January, 1853, by John F. Morgan, Nashville, at $2 per annum, in advance-460 pp., 1st vol. Conducted by
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Drs. John W. King, Wm. P. Jones, Richard O. Currey. and B. Wood. . Frank. A. Ramsey, of Knoxville, associate editor; T. A. Atchison, of Ky., and R. L. Scruggs, of La., corresponding editors. Mr. Scruggs re- tired on the completion of the volume. Volume 2, January to November, 1854, contained 460 pp., and printed by W. F. Bang & Co. Volume 3, January to November, 1855, contained 468 pp., and was published and printed in Knoxville, Tenn., by Mr. J. B. G. Kinsloe. Messrs. Ramsey and Atchison retired from this connection with the journal at commence- ment of this volume. Volume 4, January to July, 1856, contained 7 numbers, with 432 pp. This volume, and others following, were issued monthly ; published by Kinsloe & Rice, at $3 per annum, and was con- sidered the organ of the East Tennessee Medical Society. Messrs. Ram- sey and Atchison resumed their association with the monthly, and Dr. Currey became principal editor. Volume 5, January to June, 1867, 460 pp., was enlarged and much improved, typographically, and in paper.
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The last volume issued was volume 6, July to December, 1857, 465 pp., and it was discontinued. This journal, like many others, was not remu- nerative, though having distinguished merit. It is a well-known fact that a great majority of the Medical Journals of the United States have proved un-remunerative, though they have often been upheld by their founders for many years, through a noble desire to do good to our suffering bodies, by the dissemination of the proper information on the various medical topics.
Dr. Currey, on the completion of the above periodical, announced in the last number that he would soon commence another monthly medical journal, at $3 per annum, and containing, each volume, pps.,-to be issued at Knoxville, and to be called "The East Tennessee Medical Times," though whether it was ever commenced, we have no means of ascertaining.
" The Tennessee State Agriculturist." We have no definite informa- tion in relation to this periodical, except, that it had been edited by Mr. T. Fanning and contributed to by Dr. Girard Troost, and Dr. John Shelby, that it was published for six years by Messrs. Cameron & Fall previous to August 1st, 1846, and then merged into "The Southern Agriculturist."
"The Tennessee Farmer and Horticulturist." A monthly journal de- voted to the improvement of Agricutlure, Horticulture, and the Mechanic Arts-and the promotion of Domestic Industry. Printed by B. R. Mc- Kinnie & Co., edited and published by Chas. Foster, each number 24 pages 8vo. at $1 00 per annum commencing Sept. 1, 1846. We have no further files.
This periodical was illustrated by wood cuts, which were made by the editor himself. A rare example of industry and enterprise in going through the labor both of editing and engraving.
"The Naturalist, and Journal of Agriculture, Horticulture, Education
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and Literature," conducted by Isaac Newton Loomis, John Eichbaum, J. Smith Fowler, and Tolbert Fanning. Printed at the Franklin College Tenn., five miles east of Nashville. A monthly, 12 nos. to the year and volume. Each No. 48 pages, at $2 00. Commenced Jan. 1846. At No. 6 the title was changed to " The Naturalist and Journal of Natural His- tory, Agriculture, Education, and Literature. Last number of volume published Dec. 1846, and the work was stopped.
" The Naturalist," devoted to Science, Agriculture, Mechanics, Arts, Education and General Improvement, was afterward commenced by Mr. Fanning ; he being editor, and illustrated by Mr. Chas. Foster. It was commenced in Jan. 1850. A Monthly of 24 pages 8vo., ons column to the page at $1 00 per annum. Printed by J. T. S. Fall. On the com- pletion of this volume it was merged into a periodical called,
"The Southern Agriculturalist," a monthly journal devoted to the Agricultural interests of the Mississippi Valley. Edited by the Dr. Richard O. Currey, 24 pages, 8vo. 2 columns, at $1 00. Commenged at Vol. ,7 Jan. 1851, being a continuation in numbering from "The, Nat- uralist," &c., preceeding it. We have no files of it.
" The Farmer's Banner." This publicat on is a synopsis of the Agri- cultural articles published in "The Daily Banner," and is called a "Sup- plement to the Republican Banner." It was commenced in 1855; and is now in its sixth volume, and about 14th, No. - , April, 1860. Is pub- lishedmonthly by Bang, Walker & Co., contains 16 pages, 8vo., 2 columns to the page.
"The Agricultural and Commercial Journal" was issued in Nashville in May, 1855, and how long before or after we do not know.
" The Port-folio, or Journal of Free Masonry and General Literature." This interesting periodical was begun in July, 1847, by Mr. Wilkins Tannehill, editor, and published by Mr. J. T. S. Fall. It was issued monthly, in 32 pages, 8vo., 2 columns, at $2 00. Vol. 2, No. 1, July, 1848. Vol. 3, No. 1, July. The last number, (12,) was for June, 1850, and the elegant steel engravings, and the editorials were models of good English, and full of valuable information. The editor was a maa much beloved and esteemed in this community, and a very industrious writer. The second edition of his History of Literatury, unpublished and in manuscript, is in possession of the Historicol Society, in 2 volumes folio. " The Western Boatman." A monthly periodical, devoted to steam- boat navigation. Edited by Mr. D. Embree, and published at Nashville by Anson Nelson & Co., at " The Christian Record" office; was com- meeced in Jan., 1848. Each number had 40 pages, and 1 column to the page. Price, $2 00 per annum. The second number was issued in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, and the title added : "Containing a Steamboat Directory, and a Registry of Pilots and Engineers. Chronicle print. No. 10, for June, 1849, was issued at St. Louis, Missouri. Published at the Union Job Office. -
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A number of papers have been issued which we have not been able to obtain much information about ; such as the " Evening Bulletin," "Even- ing Reporter," " Ladies' Pearl ;" also a paper once edited and published by Mr. Duncan R. Claiborne, (deceased,) and quite a number of ephmer- al and facetious sheets, as " Harper's Theatrical Bulletin," issued in 1857. The " Man About Town," and the "Raging Tad," earlier.
We now come to the last paper on our list, though by no means (we must be allowed to say,) the least in size, appearance or quality.
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" The Tennessee Farmer and Mechanic,"-a journal of practical agri- culture and mechanics. The first No. was issued for January, 1856, be- ing a monthly of 48 pp., 8 vo., with two columns to the page, at $2 per annum-9 numbers to 1st volume. Edited and published by Messrs. Boswell and Williams. This work was contributed to by several of the best men and writers in the country. Vol. 2, No. 1, January 1857, the title was added to it-" devoted to the interests of the farm and shop ; a monthly record of general agriculture, mechanics, stock-raising, fruit growing, and home interests." Published by Smith, Morgan & Co., 16, Deaderick st. Mr. Williams became sole editor of this volume, with Messrs. Dr. R. H. Hodsden, and Col. H. J. Cannon, as associate editors- Mr. Boswell having retired. Vol. 3, new series, vol. 1, No. 1, January 7, 1858, changed to a weekly of 8 pp., 10 by 14 inches, 4 columns to page, at $2 per annum. Mr. Williams secured the services of that talented lady, Mrs. L. Virginia French, to edit the literary department of the paper. The name of this paper was the " Southern Homestead,""an agricultural and family newspaper. Mr. Thomas H. Glenn, the former commercial and city editor of the "Daily Patriot," become a partner and co-editor in the Homestead, in 1858, at No. 9, of new series. Vol. 4, No. 1, January 20, 1859, size increased to 12 by 16% inches, and 5 columns to page, with a very handsomely engraved heading. At No. 25, July 2, 1859, Mrs. French retired. Last No., December 31, 1859, whole volume 884 pp. Vol. 5, No. 1, January 21, 1860, enlarged to 12 by 18 inches, with new and improved typography. Last No. 12, April 7, 1860. The history of the Homestead, since a period shortly after its commencement, shows an uninterrupted success. This paper may be considered one of the very best agricultural papers in the Union. Its typographical appearance is unsurpassed. Nearly every number, since its commencement, has been illustrated with one or more fine wood-cuts.
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Having said all that can be said, at present, of the history of our many city periodicals, we should mention that the above information has been collected from the files of newspapers, belonging to the Historical Society, State Library, newspaper offices, and a few private sources, but principally from the first named institutions, at the capitol, and in consequence of nearly all having been donated, the files are imperfect. We would urge apon those who have files of old newspapers, periodicals, or pamphlets,
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the importance of donating or depositing them in the Historical Society, or State Library, where they may be used in just such researches as the above, or more important ones, before they are totally destroyed or lost. These documents are of such an ephemeral character, and so few persons are in the habit of regarding them of much value, or of sufficient impor- tance to preserve, that they are generally very carelessly kept, or not kept at all. They often prove to be of vast importance, as has been ex- hibited in the works of Macauley, Gibbon, and more recently of a Ten- nessee historian, (Parton,) who unanimously affirm that the greatest number, and most valuable of their facts, were obtained from just such ephemeral productions as pamphlets and old newspapers, as have been . preserved in libraries, &c. So we will again repeat the hope that the possessors of all such papers will transmit them to the Historical Society or State Library.
FOR SALE.
The Splendid Mansion recently erected by Wesley Wheless, with about thirty eight acres of land upon which it is located, is offered for sale. The house is situated on a beautiful hill, about one mile above the city, on the north side, and about four hundred yards from the Cum- berland river, in a beautiful grove of forest trees, from which point a large portion of the city is in full view. The house contains about sixteen rooms, all handsomely and conveniently arranged, with water and gas pipes in every room ; it is built of the best materials, and in the
MOST MODERN ARCHITECTURAL STYLE.
Two-thirds of the Land is covered with fine large forest timber, and the remainder is well calculated for gardening and growing fine fruits, a por. tion of which is already set with varieties of fruit tree, strawberries, grapes, &c.
. Mr. Wheless being now located in business in Liverpool, England, in- duces this offer of sale of his property. Address the undersigned at Nashville, who resides on and will show the property, and give the terms of sale.
If not previously sold at private sale, the property will be offered at auction, on the premises, on
Thursday, the 17th of June Next.
N. HOBSON.
APRIL, 1860.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE.
ISHAM G. HARRIS, GOVERNOR. J. E. R. RAY, Secretary of State. JAS. T. DUNLAP. Comptroller of the Treasury. WM. F. M'GREGOR, Treasurer. JOHN W. HEAD, Attorney General.
SUPREME COURT. JUDGES.
· Eastern Divison-ROBERT J. MCKINNEY, of Knoxville ; salary $2,500. Middle Division-ROBERT L. CARUTHERS, of Lebanon ; salary $2,500. Western Division-ARCHIBALD WRIGHT, of Memphis ; salary $2,500. CLERKS.
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