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The contemplation of that condition of things, in which all the necessaries of life are high, and rents stiU higher, while occupation is limited and vast numbers of people are with out anything to do, is painfnl enough ; to be one of those, laboring under its effects, qufte insupportable. This is the condition of this city at the present time. The high water pre vails, and people are sorely troubled to escape