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A VALUABLE BooK.-Mr. John I. Towers, Of
this city, has just published and has for sale
pamphlet comprising the " Documentary History
Of Slavery IN the United States By natios of Mary
land" 1t is compendium of valuable infor-
nation, of especial Importance at this moment
to every one who desires correct understand
ing Of the absorbing topic of the day.
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LOOK TO YOUR HoUsEs.-An attempt, but
partially successful, was last night made to rob
the musical instrument store of Mr.. George Hill
bus, on the south side of Pennsylvania avenue,
near Tenth street The staple and paddock
were removed from the shutters; the pane of
glass, about two by three feet in size, was then
cut with diamond and tapped in The noise
made by the falling glass, however, brought
Mr.. H. down from his bed before the robbers
had time to seize more than couple of accorde-
ons, worth ten dollars each, and handsome
flute. These, at least, are all that are as yet
missed
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THE EASTER BALL of the National Grays is to
take place on Monday next, at Odd-Fellows
Hall, and, as ever with this fine company,
there will be mirth, hilarity, good order, good
music, and the loyeliest women in the world.
The arrangements are all perfect, and so win
be the enjoyments of the evening.
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PRACTICAL HINTS FOR Tour IN Europe
The Philadelphia Sun contains three closely
printed columns of these hints, as furnished to
the senior editor of that paper before his depar-
ture for Europe, by Mr.. Cyrus W. Field. They
are, undoubtedly, memoranda of great value,
and well worthy careful perusal and preserya-
ton for reference.
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NEW ROCKS NEW ROCKS

CODEY's LADY's BOOK for May
VI Graham's Magazine for May
Sartain's Union Magazine for May
The Commissioner, or De Lunatico Inquircndo, by @.
p. r.. James, esq.
Richard Of York, or the White Rose Of England-an
historical romance
Pope Joan, or the Female PontiG, by Reynolds
Consuelo, by George Sand-cheap edition
Drawingroom Companion, No A. All the back num-
bers on hand. JOSEPH SHILLINGT0N,
ap 15-3t* Odeon Building, cor. AZ st. a Pa. av.
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The ARCTIC SEARcH.--It is stated in the
London Globe that the Admiralty have resolved
to send powerful steamer into Barrow s
Straits, this summer, in order to communicate
with Captain Austin, and bring back intelli-
gence Of the operations Of the squadron in
search Of Sir John Franklin.
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IMPORTANCE OF A FEW VOTES.
YALE COLLEGE, April 10, 1856.

: OUI'IEUE, IUUI' :
To the Editor Of the Neao York Tribune
A circumstance has occurred in the late cleo
ton which very strikingly exhibits the import
ance of few votes. A large majority of the
students of this college are Wings, there being
not more than twenty five or thirty Locos in the
whole number. By the votes Of those of them
who are residents of other towns and who went
home for the purpose of voting, sac Wing repre-
sentatives were saved from defeat, while tco
from New Haven were elected only by means
of students votes. Thus is Wing majority in
the Legislature secured, and all the results
which are likely to follow. | think, therefore,
that some of the honors of this triumph are due
to the students of Yale. A STUDENT
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EXTRAORDINARY REMOVAL!

Rs-RARE CHANCE FOR BARGAINsi-Ga
McLAIN HARRY beg leave to inform their Gus.
WI toners and the public generally that they havebeen
compelled to change their place Of business for few
months and have removed their large stock Of
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS
to the large building the of Seventh and
streets where they intend to off their Stock at
usually low prices.
In their stock will be found the following desirable
goods, viz:
FOR LADIES' WEAR:
Plain and figured black and coored Dress Silks; Foul
lard do
Barge De LANES Plain Barege all coors at 81 cts
Muslins, Alpacas, Ginghams, Cacoes, Grape and Ba~
rege Shawls, Parasos Gloves, Hosiery, Jaces Edgngs,
Ribbons etc.
FOR GENTLEMEN'S WEAR:
An extensive variety of Cloths, Cassimeres Vestngs,
Linens, Cottonades, Cassinets, etc.
IN DOMEST1CS we have Bro. Cotton, yard wide, for
cents; Bea do, cents Ticking, very good for cents;
Calcoes for CENTS such we have been selling for IL
good Nankins, for 10 cents good Check for cents;
Linen Diaper for Towels 10 cents; Table Diaper, Crash,
Dowlas, Bea and Bro Sheetng, all widths; Bro Table
Cloths and Covers
Together with endless variety Of all kinds Of goods
In our line, which will be sold very low.
Purchasers, and all persons in want of CHEAP GOODS
will doubt be doubly compensated by giving a call.
McLAIN HARRY,
ap 12-d Seventh street, between III and T.
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1t has all along been understood in Boston,
that 'ohen Sumner should be elected to the U.
s. Senate, the Free-soilers were to give grand
supper. After the last unsuccessful ballot in
the Legislature, the Post came out with the fol-
lowing:
"The Sumner cooks have cleared the table ;
they say it's no use to keep the supper waiting"
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RECIPE FOR A RIDER.-Keep your head up
chin down, chest forward, shoulders back, elbow
in, hands down, back in, fork forward, thighs
fixed, knees in, legs close, heels down, toes in
Trot two hours day without stirrups, reins
loose, seat firm, hand tight horse and rider
well balanced; and then time and perseverance
may make you horseman. Belts Life.
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GENERAL MLLsoN is q candidate to represent
the Norfolk Tor 1st) district of Virginia. Henry
Bedinger is the nominee of the Winchester Tor
10th district The former was in the last
Congress; the latter in that next preceding.
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TO DIR CITY READERS

We cannot resist the temptation to insert the latest pos
sibe item of Geographic news; and it will therefore be
often out of power to have the paper served in the
Departments before three o'clock Those who prefer it
be served at their houses and shall carefully note
any such changes as may be requested.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
BALTIMORE, April 1872 p. m.
Expressly for this paper.

BALTIMORE, April 1872 p. m.
The steamer Brother Jonathan" sailed at
nine o'clock this morning, taking one hundred
and twenty passengers. I,
The weather is rainy and disagreeable
The market is unchanged.
AT New York and Philadelphia the weather
is rainy Business unchanged
No tidings Of the steamer yet.
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]. A, KIRKPATRICK.

MARBLE AND FREEsToNE CUTTER,
II street, bettoeen 1871 and IAN, Washington city, d. G.
MARBLE MANTJEs, Monuments, Tombs, Head and
wi Foot Stones, &C.. constantly hand, of the best
quality and workmanship. All kinds Of stone for Build
ing &C. All kinds of work in his line faithfully executed
at the shortest notice. ap left
UNHE UNDERSIGNED have the pleasure of
informing the public, and Builders in particular that
they furnish the best New York CEMENT for 81 so
per barrel for cash.
They also expecting lot Of "Wtherspoon's" and
Newark CALCINED PLASTER which they will dispose
of low be obtained In the District II not lower
They have also on hand Building Materials of all kinds
including Lime and Hair Also Palings, Fencing Posts
and Rails which they will dispose Of reasonable terms
Call and see, ct p. M. PEARSON A CO.'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, 7th st., near Canal
ep 1o@-2awlm Wash. News
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CLARKE MILLS miniature model of the bronze
equestrian statue of Jackson may be seen at
the fancy, book and stationery store of Messrs
Taylor Maury. Connoisseurs regard this
statue as great curiosity, from the serf-sus-
tanning position of the horse and rider, in a
rampant attitude.
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BURNING OF THE LAND OFFICE AT DE-
FIANCE,. OHIO

We learn that all the papers, records, etc.,
to the land Office at Defiance, o.,
were destroyed by fire at o'clock on the morn
ing of the 10th instant. This is heavy loss,
and win occasion much additional labor to re-
place them by the General Land Office here.
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RAREGE DE LANES.

HAVE in store rs pieces Barege de LANES embracing
all the styles and qualities which will be run OIL at
cost, to make room for Summer Goods Also, o lot of
Foulard SILK at rs and 81 cents-decded bargains
with almost every article in the Dry Goods line. The
whole Of which will be sold at the very lowest prices for
cash. q. W. VERIFY,
ap 10-2wf Penn. avenue, bet It'll and Sth ste,
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MARITAL GRIEFs.-From the Washington city
watch-house, this morning, an old colored lady
was sent to Jail for fogging an elderly gentle
man Of like complexion.
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ADVERTISERS win please endcayor to send in their avors
before IL o'clock, If possible.
Bs- Do people generally know that short advertise
ments are published in the AMERICAN TELEGRAPH for
twenty-five centsf
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DEATHS.

At the residence Of his nephew street, between
18th and 18th Streets Mr. JOSEPH KNOX BOYD resident
of this city for the last nineteen years.
His funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, the
18th instant at o'clock The relatives and friends of
the family respectfully invited TO attend.
At New York, on Sunday morning, MARIA GRAHAM,
wife OF Commander John S. Chauncey u S. Navy, and
eldest daughter of the late David Graham, esq.
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Some men use no other means to acquire re-
spect than by insisting on it and it sometimes
answers their purpose, as it does q highway
mans in regard to money
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Lady Blessington said, and surely she ought
to know, "those who are formed to win general
admiration are seldom calculated to bestow in
dividual happiness"
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
GIBBsS FASHIONABLE HAIR-CUTTING
ROOMS.

DENNSYLyANIA AVENUE bet,oeen 9th and 10th
j streets, (atp statrs)-JNO. II. GIBBS gives personal
attention to the Haircuttng and Wigmaking business
Hairdyeing, Shampooing, &c. His rooms fitted up
with especial regard the accommodation and comfort of
all those who may favor him with their patronage Par
cular attention is given to the cutting and arranging
of chidrens hair Gas the twg is bent the tree will in
ment of the hair of children How constantly do we see
persons with coarse, Unlocking and indifferent suits of
hair attributable only to neglect and want of judgment
in their childhood Parents look to your children Now
is the season for cutting their hair. ap 12-6ff
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BOYS, CLOTHING.

WIN WALL, Jsnnsylrdntd drenue, bcttceen oh and
w 0h Streets has just received the largest and most
desirable assortment of BOYS and CHILDREN'S Spring
and Summer CLOTHING ever offered in the District
His Stock is entirely and complete, and embraces
every article in the READYMADE CLOTHING line which
the fancy can desire: Families wishing to supply them
selves with Boys Clothing, ready made now do 20
with economy and despatch.
The public cordially invited to call and examine.
lift
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W The subscribers have just received beautiful
sortment of Goods for Gentlemen which their atten
ton is invited. We name the following:
15 pieces French Cassimeres
20 do medium quality and price do
10 do colored French Coths-in olive, green, blue,
brown, and claret
10 do fine black French Cloths
3 do black drab de Etc
10 do black and fancy-colored Cashmerets a beau
tful substance for Summer Coats
10 do fine White Drillings
10 do fine Brown Drillings
In Vestings have
Is pieces fine French Marselles Vestings
10 do low-priced Marseilles
Is do fine White Figured Marseles
do Buff Marscilles
10 do fine plain White Marseilles
In addition TO above line have a great variety of
Goods for Gentlemen and Boys, which enume
rate All of which will be sold ON the best terms
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & co.
ap 12-4Hf Unte Union)
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GEORGE E. KIRK,

House and Sign Painter, and Gldzier,
South side Louisiana avenue between 9th and It'll streets
Dwelling South street, between 18th and 18th streets
lsand Is prepared to execute to order all descriptions
work in his line an I5-6m
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R8- Persons wishing to be served with the AMERICAN
TELEGRAPH win please iorie their and residences
and hand the cards papers carriers them
at our counter
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Large quantities of diseased meat is being
sold to the poor in New York.
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NTOTICE.-The Subscribers TO the METROPOLIS
IN BUILDING ASSOCIATION arc requested to meet at
Aliens Empire Hotel, formerly Kings at o'clock on
Friday evening" 10 select officers and transact other bust
of importance. up 18-2t
HS- United we Stnnd.v-An adjourned meet
ing of the JoURNEYMEs HOUSE CARPENTERS ASSOCIATION
will be held Thursday evening, April 17th in the
Council-room, at the City Hall, at "a o'clock.
ap l6-1ts BENZ. 4. BEERS Sec'y.
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MARRIAGE.

In Georgetown ON the 18th instant, by the Rev F. q.
Binney, ADoNIs L. YERBY of Washington, to MARY s.,
daughter Of Joseph Radcliffe, esq of the former place
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STRAW GOODs!!

STEYENs has just returned from New York with q
- fresh supply OF STRAW GOODS
81, Sales Room under the "Athen@um," opposite the
Adelphi Theatre.
mp 1b-3tif union, Int, Rep)
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THE COLLECTORsHIP.

the time is approaching for the selection of sue
IA to the present worthy Collector Of Taxes,
allow TO present 10 the notice of the voters Of Wash
ington the name Of JAMES b. CLARKE, esq, gem
teman qualified TO discharge the responsible duties of the
Office with credit and satisfaction.
an lift AN OLD CITIZEN
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Commercial.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE, April l6-p. m.
The Flour market to-day was rather dull Small sales
Of Howard Street Flour, fancy brands, at $4b6L
No transactions of City Mills Flour Holders stil
firm at the asking rates of yesterday.
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DEPOSITORY FOR THE METHODIST BOOK
CONCERN

DEPOSITORY for the Massachusetts, Sabbath School
IL Society. All Of Robert Carter Brothers pubica-
tons, and several other extensive pubshers miscea-
neous, school, and blank books and stationery kept
stantly on hand by A. GRAY,
apS-t 9TH st, opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
L ARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ENGRAy-
ngs of Archbishop Carroll and Bishop Asbury at the
exceedingly low price of 81 u cents--worth 81.
Also, 900 LlTH0GRAPHfC PRINTS, comprising the
latest, most beautiful and extensive variety Of Prints
extant. A. GRAY,
ap S-u 9TH street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
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OF Howard Street Flour, fancy brands, at $4boA.
No transactions of City Mills Flour Holders are still
firm at the asking rates Of yesterday.-American.
NEW YORK MARKET.
9 NEW York, April 1876 p. m,
Stocks steady-sales of o. s. 6's Of 1867 at llo
Canton Company 7015.
Flour steady-sales Of 5000 bbls at $45o@4.56L 70,
Common State Brands-Southern $468@4sT%. Genesee
So Corn Meal $3@312 Jersey 1926. Rye Flour S344
Wheat steady Sales Of 1000 bushels Ohio red at 1OOc
Genesee white, at 113@114c Corn firm; sales of 10000
bushels at 81 @69c per bushe for mixed and yellow Oats
4S@51c. Rye 72c.
prime $12. Lard firm; sales at &c. in bbls Bacon
firm.
Rice quiet Small sales at I63 &C.
The cotton market is Dropping though sales have been
to considerable extent amounting to 5000 bales at lie
for middling Uplands and IL 20 % ID for middng Or
leans
Whisky is selling at 24@24 20. per gallon.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1916 p. IN.
Stocks without activity. Sales Pa SIS at 1885, Govern
ment securities unchanged. U. s. 6's, 1867, 1865.
Flour is steady Small sales of standard brands
at $45O@$4.56A. Corn Meal $2Sl@$2.S7 Rye Flour
$3.50.
Grain frmer. Small sales red Wheat 9s01O2 cents
white do. 105@1o6 cents. Corn is BETTER with sales
yellow at SO cents. Oats 46@4S cents Rye 70 cents.
Provisions firm and prices steady with few sales
New Mess Pork $14949S15 Lard in bbls SH, and kegs
9M cents per lb.
Nothing TO notice in Groceries. The sales are
mostly in small lots to the regular trade.
Cotton quiet Small sales at 14@5s cent decline since
the steamer.
Whisky is selling at "a cents per gallon in bbls
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1t is proper to state that although the coach
makers were named in the notices of the meet
ing alluded to, they did not participate in the
proceedings of the day. We are informed, how
ever, by respectable individuals among them,
that although many of them work by the
piece, and others already enjoy the benefits of
the ten-hour system, they nevertheless sympa-
thize in the demand made by the wheelwrights
and blacksmiths, and, regretting the indiscre-
lions of few of them on Monday, are yet well
disposed to make common cause with them in
urging their just demands
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THE HUNGARIAN QUESTION. - WHO'S THE
DUPE ?-Two of our contemporaries, for the
last two or three weeks, have been debating the
question whether the Austrians or Hungarians
were the greater knaves, the bloodier cut
Threats, or the bigger tyrants and rascals in the
late Hungarian war. From the evidences which
they have presented there does not appear to
be much choice between the two. Both of the
disputants seem to be correct. In the Hunga-
rian contest it appears there were two aristoc-
racies interested in the tide of events-the Aus
trian aristocracy and the Hungarian aristocracy.
In order to procure the aid OF the Hungarian
democracy both parties made appeals and prom
Uses to the bone and sinew, to win its power to
their side. The Hungarian aristocracy made
the first movement; and then the Austrian aris-
tocracy, with the Emperor at their back, made
large promises, and held out large hopes. 1t
was kind of mock-auction business, and the
operations resembled the sales of Jenny Lind
concert tickets. Neither the Hungarian nor the
Austrian aristocracy intended to fulfil their
promises 1t was mere speculation
TN Y HeroId
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Rg- COLLECTOR OF TAXES.-Mr. JAMES
HALLIDAY is a candidate for the office of Collector of
Taxes and respectfully socts the suages of his friends
and the voters generally. an 15-3t
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There were hired soldiery and hierarchy
on one side, and people fighting for their
homes on the other. The leaders of the people
might have proved tyrants and aristocrats: the
powers with whom they contended wee such.
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WASHINGTON
THE RIGHTS OF LABOR.

There can be nothing so disastrous TO goou
cause as few injudicious friends. Zeal is often
mistaken for knowledge and judgment, and how
frequently does it destroy both!
The "rights of labor" is a term much abused
by selfish men for selfish purposes, but they are
real, tangible, and defnable rights, as much so
as the right of personal freedom. In this coun-
try they lie at the very foundation OF society
Who are the rich and the influential OF this
generation, but the sons and daughters of the
honest laboring men of the past?
When the journeymen mechanics of Washing
ton purposed to elevate themselves by obtaining
concession of rights clearly their due, they
were actuated by noble impulses, and de-
served well the sympathies of all true men.
They were right in calling public meeting
for consultation and concert of action. They
were right in parading the streets with music
If they thought proper, and the law was their
protection. But so soon as they attempted
to interfere with those who chose to work on
under the old system, they trampled upon
right most sacred, and one which, if it could be
violated with impunity, would soon place bur-
dens upon themselves, in comparison with which
all their present grievances are but shadows
We say this because we are working-men our
selves, and the friends of working men. We
wish them to be always in the right They can
obtain all the concessions they ask-not at
once, perhaps, for great concessions are OBJ
tanned but by slow perseverance and a strict
adherence to right. No aggressive operations
will answer; and those whose mistaken zeal
leads them into this course will only bring de-
feat to their cause, and disaster and punishment
on themselves.
AS to the movement of the other day which
resulted so unhappily, we hope yet that it may
succeed; and with proper and cautious manage
ment, we have not doubt that it will. If
every man connected with or interested in it
would inform himself wellupon the subject, and
learn, in asserting his own rights, to respect
those of others, and act from the dictates of So
Der Judgment, every concession asked, we feel
well assured, would be obtained.
1t is only by superior knowledge and intell-
gence that man is able to control the brute
creation, which in physical strength is infinitely
his superior. On the same principle it is, that
II oil mankind were to make the same exertion
to obtain power by knowledge, there would be
no necessity to claim the rights of labor.
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the Slavery party. Their scheme will likely be
crowned with temporary success. The masses in
the slave States will be persuaded that it is sec.
tional contest-a controversy between the slave
and free States States and thus their sectional
pride and local attachments will be aroused The
prejudices of the North against the black man
will be stirred up from the bottom. The alterna-
tive of Union or Disunion will be brought to bear
upon the public mind. All these things cOnsid-
cred, the immediate result cannot be doubtful.
Victory will for the present perch on the black
fsg of Slavery. But when we take into view the
general character of our free institutions, the
tendency Of the age the character of the party
doing battle for Freedom and the principles by
which they are actuated, we see it written as with
a sunbeam by the finger of God on the banner OF
Freedom Siaryy shall perish, But how shall
this desirable event be brought about Not by
a miracle but through the agency of man. On
the zeal, energy, wisdom, and vigilance of the
Liber,y party the cause is, under God, depending
Shall the friends Of Liberty slumber and sleep
when the Genius Of Liberty is agonizing, che be-
ing delivered into the hands Of her enemies by
those who should have done battle for her, sold
for a few pieces Of silver and betrayed into the
hands Of the slave power by Senators and Con-
gressmen pledged to her supports Friends Of
Liberty let it not be so. RAMBLER.