as rendered him scarce ignorant of any thing that In Adams's collection of Anecdotes, is the followcould be known; of so vast and ready a compre ing of M. La Motte, a French dramatic author of hension, that he immediately inade himself master considerable merit: A young author read a new of what he attempted; and of so prodigious a me tragedy to him, which he heard with seeming great mory, that he never forgot what he had once learn pleasure, assuring the writer that it was excellent, ed; he possessed all parts of paito-ophy and the ma and that he would engage for its success; but, says thematics, particularly fortification and drawing; he, you have been guilty of a little plagiarism; and even in theology he was so well skilled, that he was to prove it I will repeat to you the second scene of an excellent preacher whenever he had a mind to the fourth act of your play. The young poet assured exert that talent, and an able disputant for and h m that he was mistaken, for he had not borrowed against the reformed religion indifferently; he not ja line from any body. La Motte said that he asserted only understood Greek, Hebrew, and all the lan nothing which he could not prove, and immediately guages which we call learned, but also all the dif repeated the whole scene, with as much animation ferent jargons, or modern dialects; he accented and as if he had himself been the author. Those who pronounced them 60 naturally, and so perfectly imi were present looked at one another with astonishtated the gestures and manners both of the several ment, and the poor author was greatly disconcerted. nations of Europe, and the particular provinces of When La Motte had for some time enjoyed his emFrance, that he might have been taken for a native barrassment he said, "Gentlemen recover from of all or any of the countries; and this quality he your surprise," and addressing himself to the author applied to counterfeit ail sorts of persons, wherein the scene, sir, is certainly your own, as well as he succeeded wonderfully; he was, moreover, the the rest of the play, but it appeared to me so beautibest comedian and greatest droll that perhaps ever ful and so affecting, that I could not help getting it appeared; he had a genius for poetry, and had wrote by heart while you read it to me."

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many verses; he played upon almost all instru ments, was a perfect master of music, and sung most. agreeably and justly; he likewise could say mass, for he was of a disposition to do, as well as to know, all things: his body was perfectly well suited to his mind, he was light, nimble, dexterous, and fit for The adjutant general of the British army in Canall exercises; he could ride well, and in dancing, ada, arrived at major general Dearborn's head quarwrestling and leaping, he was admired; there are ters at Albany about the 4th inst. He had a long not any recreative games that he did not know; consultation with the commander in chief, which is and he was skilled in almost all mechanic arts. Bu said to have terminated in an armistice, or suspennow for the reverse of the medal: here it appeared sion of arms, until both governments could have an that he was treacherous, cruel, cowardly, deceitful; opportunity of hearing from each other, on the se a liar, a cheat, a drunkard, and a glutton; a sharp veral points in controversy, with a view to the reer in play, immersed in every species of vice, astoration of peace. After the conference, general blaspheme, an atheist; in a word, in him might be found all the vices contrary to nature, honor, religion and society; the truth of which he himself evinced with his latest breath, for he died in the flow er of his age, in a common brothel, perfectly cor rupted by his debaucheries, and expired with the glass in his hand, cursing and denying God."

Dearborn is said to have sent off expresses to Washington, and to governor Hull, at Detroit. We have nothing official or positive on the subject.

It appears that Fort Michilimackinac has been captured by the allied army. The American garrion was weak, and uninformed of the war until the enemy was upon them. The following is the British account of the affair, extracted from the Montreal Heraid of the 4th inst.

We have several reports of the capture of Fort Malden, or Amherstburg. General Hull has sent expresses to the governors of Ohio and Kentucky, for further supplies of troops, supposed for the purFidelity of memory.In the Biographia Britanni. pose of maintaining the ground he may take, and to keep the allies in check. We trust he may relica, it is stated of Dr. Thomas Fuller, a reverend giou ly adhere to his proclamation, whatever Gen. divine of the 17th century, that his memory was so Brock may say (see his proclamation page 406,) comprehensible, that he could repeat a sermon ver and give no quarters to the white savages when batim after hearing it once delivered; and that he found fighting by the side of the Indians, for whose could name all the signs, in their proper o. der from extensive murders on so many parts of our fronthe beginning of Paternoster row at Ave Maria lane, tier, the British should be made responsible. to Stocks Market at the bottom of Cheapside. He could also dictate to five several writers, upon as many different subjects at the same time. Being once upon a visit to a committee of sequestrators sitting at Waltham in Essex, and hearing the excel lence of his memory spoken of and commended, he replied, ""Tis true, gentlemen, fame has given me the report of a memorist, and if you please I will give you an experiment of it." They all accepted the motion, told him they should look upon it as an obligation, laid aside the business before them, and prayed him to begin. "Gentleman, (said he) I will give you an instance of my good memory. You worships have thought fit to sequester an honest but poor cavalier parson, my neighbor, from his living and committed him to prison; he has a great charge of children, and his circumstances are but indiffer ent, if you will please to release him out of prison and restore him to his family, I will never forget the kindness while I live." The jest, it is said, had such an influence upon the committee, that they imme diately released and restored the poor clergyman.

“ Mackinac, 18th July.

DEAR SIR-I am happy to have it in my power to announce to you, that Mackinac capitulated to us on the 15th inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. capt. Roberts at our head, with a part of the 10th B. V. battalion. Mr. Crawford had the command of the Canadians, which consisted of about 200 men; Mr. Dickenson 113 Sioux, Forlavains, and Winebagoes; myself about 280 men, Attawas and Chippewas, part of Attawas of L'harb Croche had not arrived. It was a fortunate circumstance, the fort capitulated without firing a single gun, for had they done so, I firmly heiere not a soul of them would have been saved.* My son, Charles Longdale, Augustin Nolin and

British magnanimity!

Machello Badotte, jun. have rendered me great ser- flour for this place; but it is thought she will be re vice in keeping the Indians in order, and in executing leased; if not, all confidence will be lost, and we from time to time such commands as were delivered may expect some fighting here in a short time. to me by the commanding officer. 1 never saw so "The town has been under martial law ever since determined a set of people as the Chippewas and At-the news of the war. We shall be able to oppose the British some time, as every person here is sup.

taivas were.

Since the capitulation they have not drank a sin-plied with a good musket, and we are all fighting gie drop of liquor, nor even killed a fowl belonging men. The old women and children have all left to any person (a thing never known before) for the island." they generally destroy every thing they meet with. I am, dear sir, your most obedient servant, (Signed) JOHN ASKIN, junr. Str. Keeper Dep.

The honorable col. W. Claus, &c.
Fort George."

New Hampshire and Vermont, and perhaps some other states not heretofore noticed, have supplied their quotas of militia without a draft. We see ma ny accounts of large numbers having volunteered their services to the president as part of the 50,000 men; and should be pleased to ascertain the whole amount that have so offered themselves, with an account of the places to which they belong, &c. for the purpose of giving them an honorable record.— The "second army of Ohio" is nearly ready to take the field.

The capture of this post is confirmed by letters from the westward. The property taken is said to be great, among which is all the peltry collected the preceding winter. Our last regular account is from Detroit of the 28th of July. The attack upon Mal- The state of New York continues her gallant ef. den was then suspended in making the carriages for forts to place her marine and inland frontier in the the heavy cannon; but another account says it most respectable state of defence. The governor is was determined to take the place by storm, and that ably supported in his patriotic exertions by the spithe scaling ladders were made for the purpose.rit of the people in general. The British militia were deserting in great numbers.

Samuel Carswell esq. has resigned the office of commissary general of the United States.

Dewitt Clinton, esq. is appointed major-general of the militia of the state of New-York.

FRANKFORT, (K.) August 5.

An express arrived in town on Monday evening last from Gen. Winchester, requiring of his excel lency gov. Scott 1100 volunteers (infantry) to re-in. The detachment from the 3rd brigade of Mary-es the volunteers to rendezvous at New Port, in force governor Hull in Canada. The general wishland militia, consisting of about one hundred men, this state on this day week, if possible. Whether artillery and infantry, commanded by Captains Col

tins and S. Sterett, left Baltimore on Tuesday and they are to be 12 months volunteers or 6 months, Wednesday last to garrison Fort Madison, at Anna- we are unable to learn: but the former we presume, polis. The artillery is a whole volunteer company, dent of the U. States-the commissions to be sent as the officers are to be commissioned by the presi the infantry were obtained by draft. The garrison will consist of about 350 men, under the command on after the troops march, circumstances rendering of Lt. Col. Small, of the 39th Regiment, M. M. The volunteers, we understand, are to be joined by it necessary the men should go on immediately. The troops were handsomely escorted to the place 400 regulars, consisting of the new recruits in this of embarkation by their brethren in arms. All the regular troops at Annapolis, will speedily leave that state, the whole to be commanded by colonel place for Albany, the general rendezvous,

Wells.

Governor Harrison has also requested four companies of militia infantry, as a reinforcement in his territory.

Two troops of light artillery with several pairs of cannon, and in every respect completely equipped for service, with some companies of infantry left Governor Edwards' communications are such as Albany a few days ago for the frontiers. Late accountsinform that the British succeeded to justify the ordering on a reinforcement to that in capturing the revenue cutter with the privateer quarter. Madison, after sustaining a very heavy loss in men. to comply with these requests; and it is the wish We understand that orders will immediately issue The seizure of the vessels is of little consequence, of the governor that every officer and soldier of the as their places can be easily supplied; their crews detachment of this state, should be in place to carry were preserved to their country to fight again ano-into effect the orders, as soon as issued; of which ther day,' by retiring into the woods. they will be notified by express.

Extract of a letter from Eastport, dated August 2. "The truce agreed upon by the inhabitants on ST. LOUIS, July 25. both sides in this neighborhood, is, I believe, nearly Indian affairs.-There has been lately much inat an end now. The day before yesterday the Maid. formation received at this place entitled to credit. stone and Spartan frigates, sent six of their boats and from different quarters showing the combinainto a small harbor about six miles below here, to tion among the savages to attack our frontiers, a bring out two small privateers that were there, when combination so extensive perhaps is without example in the privateersmen landed one or two of their guns, our country. The time is at hand when probably it and the most of their crew on a point by which may be necessary for every citizen to exert himself they must pass, and beat off the boats; and it is supposed there were twenty or thirty Englishmen killed and wounded, as the crews of two or three of the boats were mowed down directly.

"Yesterday they sent their boats full of men to commence the attack again; and it is supposed there were a number of killed and wounded on both sides. Not one American was hurt the first day. A number of volunteers, with the surgeon of the regiment, have just gone down. Shortly after the first affair, the frigate took a schooner loaded with

in support of those measures which may be adopted for the safety of the territory, and from the readiness of the people to defend the frontier during the spring, no doubt is entertained of their promptitude in complying with future calls which may be made for their services, we will probably hereafter give the particulars of the information received.

NAVAL.

We have several flying reports about commodore Rodgers. One of which says that he has captured and destroyed one hundred sail of the Jamaica fleet

another reduces his captures to forty vessels, add ing that he had sunk one of the ships of war con voying them. Either of these tales is possible, and the latter probable, if Com. Rodgers has had the good fortune to meet the Englishmen; but they come to us in such a questionable shape that we place no reliance upon them. News of the squa dron, however, is still hourly looked for, with in ereasing anxiety.

of Brockville [ten miles above Ogdensburgh] discovered the Earl Moira, of 18 guns, and the Duke of Gloucester, of 10 guns, lying to; bore down within three quarters of a mile of them and came to anchor, having prepared for action. At half past 4, P. M. the enemy opened a fire upon us, which we immediately answered. The action continued three and a half hours; during which time the Duke hauled up within half a mile of us, and seemed preparing with a number of boats to board us, forced her to abandon that idea. She then hauled up with the Earl Moira under the land battery, which consisted of 8 long 18. The battery then The British have lately captured three fine priva opened upon us a heavy fire. At 8 o'clock we teers from Boston: 1st, the Catharine, of 14 guns, weighed anchor and proceeded to Ogdensburgh. by the Colibri man of war brig of 18 guns, after an "We had not a man killed or wounded; received engagement of one hour and 30 minutes, in which but little injury; three shots only struck our hull the Catharine had her boatswain killed, and 1st lieu-one through our jib, and one through our waist tenant wounded-the Colibri had six killed and secloths-which also struck the gun carriage. veral wounded. 2d, the Curlew of 16 guns, by the "The Julia carries only 3 guns, 2 of which are Acasta frigate, falling-in with her in a fog. 3d, the sixes. Her crew are all volunteers. Lient. H. W. Gossamer, of 14 guns, by the Emolous of 18 guns. Wells, of the brig Oneida, commanded-Samuel The Emolous was afterwards cast way on Ragged Dixon, sailing master. Capt. William Vaughan, Island, near Cape Sable-crew saved. On the 5th capt. Isaac Benedict and his company of riflemen, inst, there were 38 American vessels, prizes, at Ha were among the volunteers," lifax. The prisoners are said to be well treated. The enemy's force on our coast is augmenting raThe late United States brig Nautilus has been pidly; but as so large a portion of our merchant-manned from the British squadron, and now makes men are now in port we trust that their compara tive damage will be less than heretofore.

A schooner of 320 tons, intended for a privateer, was launched into the basin of Baltimore on Wed-when two well directed shots from our 32 ponnder nesday last. Though we already have many fast sailing and beautiful vessels, this is spoken of as ex celling most others.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17. Extract of a letter, dated Cape May, August 14, half past 10, A. M.

have been transferred to the Curlew privateer, capone of them. The late crew of the brig Emulous tured by the Acasta frigate.

To prosecute the present war with success der mands the greatest vigilance as well in the people as in the government. We have among us an im This moment prize master Beach, has come mense number of traitors, but, thank heaven! their ashore from the Mary Ann, just cast anchor here, number will lessen as the war proceeds. At present, a prize to the privateer Paul Jones, captain Hazard, in some places and companies, it is quite fashiona of New-York. The Paul Jones, with 3 guns and ble to ridicule the efforts we are making for the 120 men, sailed from New York July 6. On the maintainance of our rights; for the preservation of 25th July, lat. 20, long. 67, two days sail from Porto our brethren, from being kidnapped by ruffians, Rico, fell in with and engaged the letter of marque like negroes from Africa,-and the capture of an ship Hassan, captain Peter Smith, of London, with American privateer would be printed in certain pa14 guns and 20 men, loaded with wines, dry goods, pers as " glorious news," if the editors thought the and saffron, invoice cost $250,000, from Gibral ripeness ofthe season had come for it. In the Charlest tar, bound to Havana. The Paul Jones fought the ton papers we notice an advertisement offering Hassan half an hour, when she struck, with the loss 300 reward for the detection of the person or per. of her captain, and a small boy wounded, had a sons who spiked seven of the guns belonging to the prize master put on board, and was ordered for privateer "Saucy Jack," of that port. the first American port, probably Savannah. July 31, off the north side of Porto Rico, took the sloop sels-to wit, 1 U. S. brig, 13 privateers, 1 revenue A certain paper publishes a list of fifty-five vesMary Ann, captain John T. White, of Bermuda, cutter, 15 ships, 14 brigs, 10 schooners and 1 sloop, from Turks Island, bound to Antigua with 3,000 bushels of salt. The Mary Ann is now lying at an If in the same paper were printed in the same pomcaptured by the enemy since the declaration of war. chor off Cape May, under the charge of prize mas. ters Beach and Riker, from the first of whom we vessels, which had been reported to the secretary of pous manner, a list of the nine hundred and nineteen have this information. Mr. Beach left the Paul state, as captured by the British, while we were at Jones, then mounting 17 guns, off_Porto Rico, in chase of a brig, supposed to be British. The peace, we should not think the worse of the editor Paul Jones, had information of six English merchants by the embargo; we are happy to state that for doing so. Our government forewarned the merchant ships, richly laden, under convoy of a man of war brig from Jamaica, bound to London, which many profited by it; if others would not, they must blame themselves. On the onset, disasters of they were keeping a good look out for. The off- this kind were to be expected; but in point of value cers and crew of the Paul Jones were well and in the account is or soon will be balanced. Fire high spirits. Saw no American vessels of war.-sixths of our shipping are, at this time, safe in our Heard nothing of commodore Rodgers.

P. S. 3 o'clock, P. M. three sail in sight.

NAVAL ACTION, UPON THE ST. LAWRENCE. Extract of a letter from an officer on board the gan boat Julia, to a gentleman in Utica, dated Ogdensburg, August 4. "On the 13th ult. the Julia was fitted out at Sacket's harbor with orders to proceed to this place. The 31st we entered the St. Lawrence, within sight

ports,

We have the pleasure to notice the sailing of several very stout privateers of the United States, since our last.

"Sent in for adjudication."

The British brig Ann, by the Teazer privateer,-:of New-York.

The British barque St. Andrews, of 8 guns, för

Bristol, (Eng.) in ballast, sent into Portland by the, ments of God upon them, from their want of alle Rapid, privateer. giance to the poor creature Ferdinand, the son of A British brig from Jamaica, for Halifax, with an acknowledged strumpet. We are not yet inform a full cargo of rum, sent into Chatham, by the pried of the particulars of these transaction, but have vateer Bunkers Hill, of New-York. the pleasure to learn that Miranda himself, with a NEW-YORK, August 19. vast treasure that he was about stealing away, was Another prize.-Arrived yesterday, and saluted detected in an attempt to put to sea in a vessel he Castle Williams as she passed, the British brighad prepared for the purpose, and is in the hands Harmony, from Grenock bound to Quebeck, with of the republicans.

a cargo of rum, dry goods and coal, captured July It is a melancholy fact, that many vessels have 29, in lat. 46, long. 55, by the privateer YANKEE, cleared from the ports of the United States with of Bristol Rhode-Island. The Harmony is a fine BRITISH licences, to carry provisions to the armies vessel of 250 tons, mounts 4 sixes, and had 20 men. in Spain and Portugal. It is some consolation to The Yankee, about the same time captured three believe that in going or returning the traitors may other brigs, one of which being in ballast, was be detected by our public or private armed vessels. given up for the purpose of getting rid of prisoners. In the Sound, a deeply loaded brig, from Jamaiea, prize to the Teazer privateer.

BOSTON, Aug. 16. A schooner, prize to the John, from Jamaica, with 160 punchs. rum.

The John had taken three new brigs laden with lumber, bound from Halifax to England; a ship of 400 tons, coppered, in ballast, having eight 18's the John was left in chase of a ship of 400 tons, from England, with dry goods.

The schooner Sally of Cape-Anne, from Cayenne with a full cargo of molasses, was sent into New port on Saturday last by a privateer from that port. The privateer ship Alfred, o 16 guns and 130 men, sails from Salem this day on a cruise.

We have no foreign intelligence since our last, except some scraps of news from Spain and Portugal, unimportant. The French appear to have adopted a FABIAN system to weary out their enemy by delays. In the mean time the sufferings of the people in general are extreme; alternately a prey to the adverse armies. The siege of Cadiz continues, without any prospect of success. There are no French in Portugal,

THE CATHOLIC QUESTION,-is decided. On mocion, Mr. Canning's motion for the anjustment of the Catholic claims, was carried in the House of Commons on Monday, 235 to 106 -London pap.

On the 1st inst. was laid on the scite of the late

Richmond Theatre, under the direction of Robert Mills, Esq. architect, the corner stone of the ManNew Port, (R. I.) Aug. 15.-Arrived the brigamental church about to be erected in commemora Sarah, Rolf, from Portland for New-York, captain Rolf mentions that the privateer Teaze, had taken a prize worth $100,000, which had arrived at Port land.

Anchored in the inner harbor, privateer schoon er Providence, captain Hopkins, from Providence, 14 guns and 80 men, bound on a cruise.

tion of those who perished on the same spot on the 26th of December last.

Several matrasses (says a late Charleston paper) stuffed with flannel of a superior quality; also some trunks of valuable dry goods (British man fac. ture were seized this morning by one of the officers of the customs. Philadelphia, August 20.-The privateer schooner An American vessel has arrived at New. shadow is below-put in in distress having received York with a cargo of British goods said to have damages in an action with a Letter of Marque. Cap-cost £400,000 sterling. Others are arriving at the Taylor and 2 men killed and 12 wounded. different ports, and many are expected. What will Charleston, Aug. 7.-In consequence of the pri- be the fate of these importations is not agreed upon, vateer WASP, of Baltimore, having captured the but the goods will probably be seized in the first Swedish ship Continencia, captain Dahlstrom, be instance.

fore she had crossed the bar, we understand that| It is now stated that France has declared war a the civil authority dispatched an officer down to gainst Russia. A rupture between France and Five Fathom Hole on Wednesday, ordering her Sweden is again spoken of in England. up to the city for adjudication. The privateer and ship came up yesterday morning.

The Chronicle.

Thursday last, appointed by the president of the United States as a day of general humiliation and prayer, was duly observed as such in this city. The banks were closed, and business in general suspend ed, as on the sabbath.

EXCELLENT POSTSCRIPT.- Arrived at the port of Baltimore, last evening, the British ship Bragan. za, from Port au Prince, for London "sent in for adjudication," by the privateer Tom of this place, of about 400 tons burthen, armed with 12 heavy guns, and laden with about 400,000/be, of coffee, with a quantity of logwood, &c. The Tom expected to fall in with another British ship of 600 tons, from the same port, laden with a million of pounds of coffee!

By the villainous intrigues of the double traitor Miranda, the city of Caracas, with the port of La GLORIOUS ADDITION!-(if true.) Guayra and the circumjacent country, have fallen in NEW YORK, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 11 o'clock.— to the hands of the tories from Coro. This wretch Letters have been received at Newport, R. I. from under specious pretences had so dispersed the pa officers on board the frigate President, dated the triot troops as to render opposition hopeless. The 19th of July, which state that the American squaroyal,or tory force,however is small; and as by some dron under commodore Rodgers, have taken and late accounts, considerable bodies of patriots were destroyed ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY sail marching towards the capital from the provinces of of British merchantmen; and that shortly after Barmus and Cinmana, we have some reason to ex leaving New York, the HORNET had a brush with pect they may be driven out, unless indeed the fall a British frigate, supposed to have been the Be'vi. of Caracas shall dishearten the republican troops.dere. The officers and crew of the squadron were The priests have had considerable agency in this in excellent health and spirits. business; they seized upon the late earth

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(See address of the senate. page 308.) Fellow-Citizens-The house of representatives of Massachusetts, having nearly completed the ordinary duties of the session, upon the eve of an adjournment, are induced to delay their departure To deserve this great success some exertion has for their homes, by the intelligence just received, of war declared been made, and much more would have been done, by the United States against Great Britain. Though the recent course of public affairs has led some of us to anticipate this event, had the circumstances of the editor permitted his as the natural and inevitable consequence of the intanation which will to direct him. The extreme pressure of matter has presided in the national councils, and of the fatal desertion of arising from the momentous times in which we yet we are sensible that this csiarity will fall upon most of you live, as well worthy of present attention as future as a sudden and unexpected visitation; and be regarded by you as remembrance, would have led him to have issued an instance of inconceivabb folly and desperation. We also know, that it will be natural for you to look towards your state legislature, many supplements; and besides, to have embellish-for the suggestion of some means of relief from a condition so ed the work with some useful maps and plates--but repugnant to your wishes and interests. Most gladly would we devote our time and exertions to any means of repairing the mis we are yet young in the business, and must creep chi falready begun, or of averting the ruinous consequences which along as well as we can, till strength is afforded to await our country. But our disposition unless seconded by the assume the attitude we aim at. At present, how active energies of the people can be of no avail. The system deliberatively adopted at a former session for securing the perma"ever, it is fair to observe, that the Register is the nent power to a majority of the senate in defiance of the voice of cheapest work that was ever published in the form the people, impedes and defeats the expression of the public will. The approbation of war measures by a minority in this branch, of a book. Cobbett's Register, which does not con and by certain members of congress from this state, exhibits you tain half as much matter, costs his readers seven as a divided prople to those who triumph in your divisions, as a

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induced to believe that your fears and dissentions cou.bined with your sober habits, and natural aversion from the app arance of opposition to the laws, are sufficient pledges for your tane acquiescence in the abandonment of your local interest, and for your supporting at the expense of your blood and treasure, a war, unnecessary, mustifiable and impolitie; which, under the pretence of vit dicating the independence of our country again a nation which does not threaten it, must too probably consign your liberties to the care of tyrant who has blotted every vestige of independence from the col tinent of Europe.

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Having presented a temperate and respectful memorial to congress, praying them to avert the evils of war, without effect; it no longer becomes us to conceal our sentiments upon the causes

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