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CUT, LOAF, CRUSHED and COFFER SUGARS ; BUCK-EYE and PEACH-BLOOM POTATOES, FAMILY HERRINGS, in half barrels. JOHN BLAIR, de 10—2w No. 58 Main street. FOIJ, RENT.