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The master and mistress of the above female were most inhumanly butchered, by having their throats cut from ear to ear. This young woman had lived servant with these aged and unfortunate people upwards of 7 years, and was much esteemed by all who know her; and, by her general good conduct, had gained the confidence of those with whom she lived, who entrusted her with the management of