COLUMBIA.Friday XoraiBft. December 25.1868.Cbrifltm&B-IU Origin »ad Morry

Customs.

St. Nicholas, Santa Clans, andKrish-Kinkle, whose traditionalbudget oí all good things, his journeywith it throngh the air, and descentdown all chimneys, are radiant vi¬sions of childhood, which fellow usinto maturity and age, have come

again, and the replenished stocking,the decorated Christmas tree, andthe gifts under manifold forms ofsurprise, are making millions ofyoung hearts-and old as well-hila¬rious and happy, as has been theoase on tue annual return of theevent for more than a thousand timesbefore. Christmas, BO called fromthe two Latin words, Christi andHissa, signifying the mass, or offer¬ing of Christ, is the great festival ofthe ecclesiastic year, and so impor¬tant and joyous a solemnity is itdeemed, that a special exception ismade in its behalf, whereby in theevent of the anniversary falling on

Friday, that day of the week, underall other circumstances a fast, is trans¬formed into a festival. That thebirth of Jesus Christ, tho delivererof the hnman race, tho mysteriouslink connecting the transcendent andincomprehensible attributes of Deitywith human sympathies and affec¬tions, should be considered the mostglorious event that ever happened,and the most worthy of commemora¬tion, commends itself to the heartand reason of all who aspire to walkin His foot-steps and share in the in¬effable benefits of His sacrifice. InCatholic countries, a mass is alwayscelebrated at mid-night on ChristmasEve, the hour in which our Saviouris behoved to have been born, an¬

other at day-break on Christmas Day,and a third, at a subsequent hour inthe morning. A beautiful idea enter¬tained in this connection, is thatwhioh represents a thorough prostra¬tion of the Powers of Darkness atthia season, relieving mankind fortho time from their malevolent influ¬ences. Tho cock is supposed to crowall night long, and by his vigilance toscaro away all malignant spirits.

There is another belief which wasloug prevalent, even in tho memoriesof the older people of this genera¬tion, and in this country as well aselsewhere, that tho cattle in theirstalls fall down on their knees in ado¬ration of the infant Saviour, as thetradition reports them to have donein tho stable at Bethlehem. Beeswere also said to sing in their hives,and bread baked on Christmas Evenever to mould. All nature was thussupposed to join in the great solem¬nity. The custom of Christmas giftshas its origin in tho Roman Pngana-lia, which was instituted by ServiusTullins, B. C. 555. On these festi¬vals, celbbratod at tho beginning ofthe year, au altar waserected in everyvil'age, and to the box placed uponit, every man, woman and child wasexpected tocoutributuacoin. Aubreyspeaks of a pot, in which Romancoins were found, und supposed tobe one of these Pagaualian vessels.The Christmas box naturally arosefrom this Fagan New Year's box.There is au impressive propriety andteodor beauty, howover, in thus com¬memorating tho event which gave aDivine Redeemer to a lost world, thegreatest gift that is conceivable tomankind. It is, moreover, an equallyappropriate custom, which makes thosoason one not only of composingand forgetting old quarrels, aud re¬newing and confirming friendships,but for a universal manifestation ofgenerosity and charity from tho richto tho poor-in olden times, thisboneflcouco being extended even tothe lower animals, a practice to whichBurns alludesiu "The Auld Farmer'sAddress to his Mare." St. Nicholasis ono of the most popular saints olCatholic Europe, being invoked astho patron of sailors, travelors, cap¬tives, and tho guardian of unmarriedgirls and children. The Dutch callhim Sauta Claus. Tho earliest legendof his appearance at Christmas, isderived from the Italians. Giraldi, cshoemaker of Verrara, was very pooiand could not give his throe prettydaughters oven tho smallest dowry,and thus, though each had an admirer, they wero left unmarried. Thcfather prayed to his patron saint, St.Nicholas, that ho would iuterpcje amiracle. A. neighbor, a rich mer¬chant, one day overhearing his sim-plo petition; ridiculed the idea thaiSt. Nicholas would thus interpose foihis daughters, and told him that hissaint was Buonajuto, the Jew, whelent money at two per cont, a month."He is not so deaf as St. Nicholas,'the merchant added, "and if yoiknow how to manage, yon can makefour per cent." The poor shoemakerhowever, maint.lined his integrityand daily prayed. Christmas meanwhile came, and the Jew, Sndiüg i

balance of three hundred ducats onthe yearly account due the merahant,thought to make him a surprise, insending him a fattened and roasteddook, with tiie three hundred goldpieces sewed up in the body. Thomerchant's wife, however, sharing inthe prevailing prejudices against theJews, refused to receive a presentfrom one of tho race. The merchant,therefore, sold the dock for a dollarto the poor, praying shoemaker, whotook it home for his Christmas din¬ner, and when, on opening the fowlwith the carver, the gold fell ont, hisexclamation wa?, "Praise to St. Ni¬cholas!" and divided the sum betweenhis two eldest daughters. The mer¬chant discovering the result of theexperiment in sewing np gold in thecarcass of a duck, brought an actionagainst Giraldi; but the magistrate,a devout mon. on hearing th« ossc,acd learning how the poor man hadbeen ridiculed for his devotion, notonly ordered Giraldi to retain theducats, but sentenced the Jew andthe merchant for their usurious deal¬ings to pay a fine of ono hundred andfifty ducats for the dowry of the poorshoemaker's youngest daughter. Themeaning of this legend is, that a be¬neficent Providence watches over andtakes care of the poor, who arohonest, religious and truthful. Thotradition runs, that since that time,St. Nicholas pa3*s a visit every Christmas night to all whom ho thinksworthy of his favors. Ho is knownaltogether by the name-Santa Claus.In Germany and other Northern Eu¬ropean countries, tho traditional be¬nefactor of tho children, with hisChristmas budgot for tho good chil¬dren's stookings, is kunwn as KrishKinklo, a name-Christ'kindlein-Christ-infant-understood to bc de¬rived from tho circumstance that a

representation of thc infant Saviourin the manger, formed a part of theirChristmas decoration. Bad children,instead of tho sugar-plums fromKrish Kinklo, find in their stockings'.the birchen rod" from Pelsniohol.The Germans of Pennsylvaniabrought their Teutonic customs-tho stocking hung nt tho foot of thcbed, Krish Kinklc, tho Christmastree-nt an early period into thatState, while Santa Claus carno witbtho Hollanders into New York.Tho eves or vigils of tho diflerenl

ecclesiastical festivals throughout thcyear, according to the strict letter olceremonial rule, uro times of ponaneo; but in several inatauecs custom has appropriated them to verjdifferent purposed, making them seasons of mirth and jollity. All-SaintsEvo and Christmas Eve, or tho evening before Christmas Day, beingspecial instances of this appropriation. Christmas Eve may be said tcbe practically tho beginning of th«Christmas holidays, though, according to ecclesiastical computation, th<festival really begins on Decembei1G, tho day distiuguisned in the caleudar as 0, Sapientia, from tho nairnof the anthem suug during Adventthough by some it is maintained tbatho festival docs not begin d tinevening boforo Christmus Day. linseason is held to terminate on tho lsof February, the evening before thPurification of the Virgin-Candlemas Day-when, according to thecclesiastical canons, all tho decoratious must be removed from tbchurches. In common usnge tbChristmas holidays commence OlChristmas Eve and end on Januar6, or Twelfth Day, us it is called.The Christmas tree, on Christina

Evo, in Germany and tho North c

Europe, as also very extensively iAmerica, is a splendor and delight itho eyes and imaginations of all thchildren, and, in fact, forms thgrandest feature in tho festal sonsoof Christmas among tho NortherEuropean nations, being often callethe Children's Festival. Tho Chrisimas tree seems to be a very anciencustom in Germany-a remnant prcbubly of tho splendid aud fuuuifipageants of tho middle ages. Thcustom was early introduced into th:country by tho German emigrant;but was hardly known to Englantill within thc present coutury. Tlfirst forming of tho Christmas tree iEngland is believed to have beedone by a German in tho householof Queon Carolino, wife of GeorgTV, who saw few happy Christantrees after her marriage in 179iTho custom did not becomo getter:there till Princo Albert came ovifrom Germany to be tho husbandQueen Victoria, and since then it lubecomo almost universal in thicountry.The two observances of Christin

Eve, of hanging np tho mistletoand the burning of tho Yule log, apear to bo derived from our Pugiancestors. It is well known that tlmistletoe, in the religion of tlDruids, was regarded with the umost veneration when found growiiupon tho bark of tho oak, tho favoitc tree of tho divinity TulaneWhen tho grand festival, or saçnon nivorsnry in his honor at tho perilof the winter solstico, arrived, tlancient Britons sullied forth, nccotpanied by their priests, tito Druidto gather the mystic parasite whicin addition to its sacred, had also,their views, great curativo qttaliticTwo white bulls were bound to tloak, and tho Druid chief, clothin emblematic white, nscended, aiwith golden knife cut the sacred mitletoe, and tho pieces were caught 1another Druid below, iii tho whi

folds of his garment. Tho halla werethen sacrificed, and the mistletoe,distributed in «mall portions, washung in their dwellings over the ou¬trances, as a shelter and a propitia¬tion to the sylvan deities during thecold season. These rites were retain-ed throughout tho Bomen dominionin Britain, and for a long periodduring the sc ero i gu ty of the Juts,Saxons and Angles. The mistletoeseldom now grows upon tho oak, butflourishes upon tho apple trees of theorchards in the west and midlandcounties of Engluud, from whichlarge quantities are annually gather¬ed, and sold in London for Christ¬mas decorations.The special custom connected with

the mistletoe on Christmas Evo, andan indubitable relic of old Druidism,is well known. A branch of theplant is suspended to the wall orceiling, and any one of the fair sex,who through inadvertence, or, aspossibly may be insinuated, on pur¬pose, passes beneath tho sacred sprig,incurs the penalty of being then andthere kissed by any lord of creationwho is prompted to the enjoyment.The custom of decking houses andchurches with evergreens is derivedfrom this Druidical observance.Ivy, mistletoe, holly, rosemary, baysand laurel are the favorite trimmings.It was an old belief that sylvan- spiritssheltered themselves in evergreensunnipped by frosts to the warmerseasons. Carlands were worn aboutthe head, aud hence the phrases,"kiss under the rose," and "whisperunder the mistletoe." Holly and ivyin England, as in this country, arethe favorite evergreens, though thewindows of tho chapels of the twogreat English universities are deckedwith laurel.The burning of the Yulo log, de¬

rived from the kindling of hugo bon¬fires by our Scandinavian ancestorsat their feast of Jual, in honor oftheir god, Thor, was very early in¬corporated into the Christmas obser¬vances, and though sadly shorn ofits ancient pomp and circumstance,is still maintained in some patts ofEngland, aB well as iu Northern Con¬tinental Europe. Tho venerable log,each wayfarer doffing his hat as itpassed, was drawn from the forest,and rolled with its ponderous pro¬portions into its place upou tho spa¬cious hearth-stone of the baronialball, with every demonstration ofjoy, on the Christmas Eve, tho im¬plicit faith hoing that in its flame?would be burnt out nil wrongs andheart-burnings, and the liquor madeto bubblo iu tho wassail-bowl, thequaffing of which would drown allancient feuds and animosities, and"drive dull care away." The half-con.snmcd log was preserved withcaro for lighting tho Yule log thenext Christmas Eve, and this charredblock was deemed essential in eachhouse as an effectual security againslfire during tho year. It was deemeda bad omen for a squinting or a barefooted person, aud abovo all, for tflat-footed woman, to enter the bal!while tho lule log was burning, auc:as an accompaniment to tho Yulelog, a Yule or Ckristinas candle, ostupendous proportions, shed itilight upon the occasion. In Cornwall, wo aro informed in Holes antQueries, that the whole family circhgather around the jovial hearth-stonio.] the occasion, indulging in game:and wassail drink to the Yule log, oMock, as they cull it, tho children, aa special dispensation, being alloweeto keep late hours on tho occasioiwith thoso of elder growth. "Gooso^dancers" go about from the villagesand make hilarity, while others sin]the festal songs beneath tho windowsfrom house to house, early Christinamorning. In Cheshire, entertainmcuts aro provided for these singiniparties in all private houses, and aliboth rich and poor, deck their homefor fourteen daj's with the sacreiholly and attendant mistletoe, mulethe shade of tho latter of whicimany a kiss is stolen, which on othcdays would bc forbidden fruit. Tl»inspiriting song of old Herrick, cwhich wo give the first stanza, is weknown:"Come, bring with a noieo.My merry, merry boys,Tho Christmas log to the firing;While my good dame, «he

liids yo all bo froc,And drink to your heart's desiring."

There is no moro charming cnstoiconnected with this festival than th;of tho Christmas Carols, which ijoyous and devout strains celebra!tho nativity of the Saviour, anwhich has given to us much of tlsweet and simple poetry that ruoadorns English literature. The cutom is as ancient as Christmas itselIn these songs tho clergy, high ai

low, parents and children, joiueicombining in tho merriment, tlstrains of tho organ, tambour, guihand violin, each participant, if in tlnight, bearing in tho hand a torc!Tho Yule-log was laid upon the firwhile tho people sat around, rogalitthemselves with beor. In tho courof tho night small parties went abofrom house to house, chanting thesimplo, popular ditties, full of joyfallusion to the Bedeemer; and itstill tho custom, during tho last da;preeedingChristinas.for tbeCalabriiminstrels to descend from the montains to Borne, saluting the shrinof the Virgin Motbor with their wisongs, under the poetical notioncheering her until the birth-time,near. Kaphael, in allusion to tlcustom, introduces into his pictn

of the Nativity, a shepherd playingou a sort of bag pipe. ThroughoutEngland and the continent, and insome parts of thia country, the bellaat midnight are rung to usher in theday.

In some countries straw is need asan emblem in Ohristmas festivities,because our Saviour, as a new-bornchild, was laid upon straw in themanger. Thia manger-worship, as itwas oalled in the middle ages, is stillretained in some retired regions ofCatholic countries, and is made themotive to thc development of muohsacred poetry and art.

Among tho ancient Christmasdishes, tho first and foremost in pompand ci rc ¡1 instance was tho sousedboar's head, which was borne in stateand solemnity upon a gold or silvorplate "?with miuatreisie"-no meanermetal would suffice-into tho ban¬queting hall by the sower, the heraldsinging as he bore it, "Caput aprideferro reddens laudes Domino."

It is the tradition that a student atQneon's College, Oxford, whilo ou awalk, reading Aristotle, being sudden¬ly and furiously attacked by a wildboar, rammed bia book into tho ani¬mal's throat, crying Groecum est, andchoked him to death. This dishcommemorates his valor.The next dish in importance was

the peacock, which was skinued,cooked, and the skin returned, thcanimal thus being life Uko ns placedupon the table. It was carried tothu dining hall to tho sound of music,by a lady distinguished for birth nndbeauty, and served by those of Ukodistinction, who followed it iuto theball. Geese, capons, pheasants dress¬ed with ambergrease, pies of carps'tongues, und farinante, a concoctionwhich was neither "ilesh, fowl, norgood red herring," were also amongthe dishes. Mineo pies were popu¬lar, uudcr tho name of "muttonides," as carly as 15'JG, later authori¬ties using neats' tongue instead ofmutton, the other ingredients beingabout the Kamo as at the prowentday.Plum pottage, a beef or muttonbroth, thickened with brown bread,with raisins, currants, prunes, cloves,mace and ginger added, was anotherdish always served at tho first course.Plum pudding, or plum porridge,was another.At tho present day, Christmas,

divested of the ancient glories, itsboisterous jollities, and exuberanceof animal spirits, is nevertheless aseason of a thousand gcuial influ¬ences. Tho gathering of scatteredhouseholds around tho Christmashearth aud board, strengthens thohallowed feelings of domestic love,renews sweet memories, inspiresstrength for the future, and in thusacred associations with which theyaro entwined, tho activo deeds ofkindness they engender-theso fami¬ly clusterings almost give us a reali¬zation of tho augelic message to thoShepherds of Bethlehem-"Glory toGod in tho highest, on earth peace,good will to men."

Tlic Penitentiary.To (lie Editor of the Pkcenix.Sra: Thc extraordinary message of

Gov. Scott to tho Legislature, touch¬ing my position as Superintendent ofthc Penitentiary, renders it necessarythat I should make a proper reply.This I shad attempt to do, by askingyou to publish my statement, pre¬pared and submitted to the Commis¬sion, which hus been investigatingcertain charges against me. Thcpublic will then see tho character ofthe charges and how refuted. I shallalso ask yon to publish my report toGov. Scott, embracing my transac¬tions during tho past year. The pub¬lic is entitled to this information andmy own self-respect demands that itshould bo given. '

Gov. Scott may lind it convenientto propose to discharge mo from mypresent position. Indeed, I hovono desire to retain tho place; but Ihave no idea that Gov. Scott shallmisrepresent my official conduct,which is above suspicion, and uso itas a pretext to carry out his views andwishes, without an nnswer from moand without tho impartial judgmentof tho public, whose servant I am.Respectfully,

THOMAS B. LEE, Jit.,Acting Superintendent South Ca¬

rolina Penitentiary.Fini:.-Tho dwelling, out-buildings

and 500 pounds of seed cotton, ofour esteomed fellow-citizen, Mr.Charles Timms, was destroyed byfire on Monday night last. It wasundoubtedly tho work of an incen¬diary, ns Mr. Timms had just boughtthc place mid had not moved intotho house. Wo wonder if GovernorScott will take any notice of thesemid-night incendiaries?

[ Winnsboro Ncics.An old negro woman in this Coun¬

ty has berni to seo Lipfort, tho cabi¬net-maker, and had her measuretaken, and paid for a coffin to boburied in. She says that she doesn'texpect to livo long, and is afraid shewill never have money to buy a cof¬fin again.- Clarksviäe Quid Nunc.STRANGE AND FATAIJ AccinrNT.-A

little girl residing in Charlotte street,whilo swinging yesterday on a ropeattached to two posts, came in con.tact willi ono of thom, and was soseverely injured, that she died fromthe effects.-Charleston Nexos.

Xjooal Items,SUSPENSION.-No paper will bo

issued from this office to-morrow.Tri-week Iy subscribers will bejfurnièh-ed with thia morning's daily.

Religious services may be expectedby the pastor Rev. Wm. Martin,this morning, at ll o'clock, in thoWashington Street MethodistChurch.The ladies and gentlemen of Co¬

lumbia are invited to bo present atthe Baptist Church, this morning, tho25th, at ll o'clock, to witness tho dis¬tribution of gifts from the Christmastree, lo Ibo scholars connected withthe Sabbath school.

Passengers over the GreenvilleRailroad bring glowing accounts ofthe performances by Stone & Mur¬ray's circus troupe. They have ex¬

hibited to full houses in several upcountry towns. They perform hereto-morrow-aftornoou and night.Constable Schwartz arrived last

night, having in charge FletcherHodges, charged with being connect¬ed with the murder of Randolph,and Charles Dendy, supposed to bocounected with tho murder of Mar¬tin, several mouths ago. The pri¬soners wore lodged in jail.CASH.-Our terms are strictly cash.

If an advertisement is to be inserted,band over tho money; if a paper issubscribed for, tho money must ac¬

company tho order-otherwise noattention will be paid to them. Thisis a rule which will be adhered to.

YOUNO AMERICA, FOR JANUARY.-There is always a great hurrah amongtho children when Young Americaarrives. Its stories, its puzzles, ÜBpictures, possess au irresistable at¬traction, and induce lots of boys andgirls to beg at bed-timo for just "halfau hour more." The January num¬ber is tho third issuo sinco the en¬

largement, and is, we believe, one oftho most interesting and attractivethat has been published. Publica¬tion Office, 838 Broadway, N. Y. At$1.50 yearly.CHRISTMAS TESTIMONIALS.-Messrs.

E. it G. D. Hope's establishment isfilled to repletion with useful articlesin tho way of first quality ediblesand drinkables. Our thanks aro

tendered to them for a Christmas re¬membrance.

Messrs. Swaffield have receivedseveral packages of "Holiday Hats,"something entirely new and elegant.Call and examine thom. Wo did,and came off with our old hat doneup in a bundle.Mr. Pollard keeps-in addition to

fancy articles-a stock of wines, etc.,suitable to delicato palates. HisMaraschino, Curacoa and Absintheare just tho thing. "If you don't seowhat you want, ask for it." Wo did,and got it, too.Mr. Symmers and Messrs. J. k. T.

R. Agnew and Fisher k Lowrancehave also furnished their quotas, andwill accept our thanks for their cour¬

tesies.A CHRISTMAS CARROL..-Tho fol¬

lowing, lines by Miss Moloch, arc

commended to our people-one andall:God rest you, merry gentío folks,Lot nothing yours dismay;

For Jesus Christ, our Saviour,Was born on Christmas day.

The dawn rose red on Bethlehem,Tho stars shone through tho grey;

When Jesus Christ, our Saviour,Was born on Christmas day.

God rest you, littlo children,Let nothing your affright;

For Jesus Christ, your Saviour,Was born this happy night.

Along the hills of Galileo,Tho wbito flocks sleeping lay,

When Christ, the child of Nazareth,Was boru on Christmas day.

God rest you all, good Christians,Upon this blessed morn,

Tho Lord of all truo ChristiansWas of a woman born.

Now all your sorrow Ho doth heal,Your sins He takes away;

for Jesus Christ, our Saviour,Was born on Christmas day.FAST AND CHEAT- PRINTINO.-WO

have just added a fast card press-ofthe Degenor k Weiler patent-to themachinery of thc Phonix offico; andhavo also made additions to our stockof fancy type, cards, paper, etc.Persons in want of any styles ofbook and job printing, are invited tocall and szamiuc samples and prices.Cards printed at shortest notice, andat prices varying ¿rom %'i to $10 perthousand.

COTTON FIRE.-About 7 o'clock lastnight, a fire broke oat in a car loadedwith cotton, in the South CarolinaRailroad yard, and in a short timecommunicated to two others, whichwere entirely destroyed. By the ex¬ertions of the railroad men, the«balance of the train was saved. Thofiremen were engaged until a latehour in extinguishing the fire.

A good thing is generally worth alltito struggle it costa; a bad one is tobe rejected, let the strngglo be whatit may. On a good thing there is nodiscount, but on a bad one there isnothing bul discount; those whohave triod both will endorso what wesay.NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at

tontion is called to the following ad¬vertisements, published for the firsttime this morning:Meeting Typographical Union.Booms for Rent.C. A. Carrington-Notice.Dennis McGninnis-Ten-Pins.Thero is no mistake about it, PLAN¬

TATION BITTERS will ward off Feverand Agne and all kindred diseases, ifused in time. No family need sufferfrom this distressing complaint, ifthey will keep PLANTATION BITTERSin tho house, and uso it according todirections. The most important in¬gredient of this medicino is the Cali¬saya or Peruvian Bark, which isknown to be tho finest and puresttonic iu tho vegetable kingdom.The extract of this Bark is the activeprinciple of all the good Fever andAgue Medicines prescribed by intel¬ligent doctors. Calisaya Bark isused extensively in tho manufactureof PLANTATION BITTERS, as well osquinine, and wo dare say they owetheir popularity mostly to that fact.We can recommend them.MAGNOLIA WATER-Superior to tho

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ALL persona to whom thc lato D. B.CARRINGTON was iudebted, can

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Notice.LOVERS of tho game of TEN-PINS,will hud a good Alley and superior ac¬commodations, attached to the "OurHouse Restaurant"-open at all hours.

DENNIS McGUINNIS,Dec 25 1* Superintendent.Columbia Typographical Union.

1MIE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGof this Union will be held TO-MOR¬

ROW. (Saturday) EVENING, at PalmettoEugino House, at 5 o'clock. By ordor ofthe President. JAMES T. WELLS, .

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For Sale.A FINE lot of young Kentuckyffehufe MULES. They may bo soon at

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HONEY! HONEY! !QA GALLONS of Clear EAST INDIAiJV/ HONEY, just receivod atDec 15 Gi* E. POLLARD'S.

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Citron, Spices, Jellies,Orangée, Lemons, Prunes.

Finodt Hams in North America,Smoked Salmon and Tongues,

Pickled Trout and Pig's Feet.lúICV'ORS, &C.

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8BOXES ROSE BUD, very Ano,4 boxes Commonwealth, very Ano,

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