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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-04-15

the SEAsok--SLow But SukE.-lt u gen.
orally admitted, we believe, that the return Of
Spring has been delayed ten Of. twelve days
The present season. The farmers. both North
and South, are complaining Of lie backward
moss, BY which their operations have been
greatly retarded. Az late az last Friday, The
snow covered the stone fences 10 Hampshire
county, Mass, and the farmers were improving
the weather which was peculiarly favorable
for the manufacture of maple sugar. The
fishermen on some ofthe rivers in this vicinity
particularly on the Potomac--are complain
ing Of poor season, we see. The probabili.
~ is that the shad and herring, not liking the
late cherries weather. have postponed their
annual trip upstream week or two, and that
they will be forthcoming, in their usual mum.
bers, in the present modified state of the wealth
en- In this vicinity, the fruit trees are in fine
blossom, and the numerous beautiful gardens
and pleasure grounds are beginning to be
clothed with verdure.
MORE "MATERIAL AID" sEEDED.-The Vi
emma correspondent ofthe London Times writes
as follows concerning the mother and sisters
of Kossuth:
The family is in great distress, and a small
sum- believe about El2l-hey:ng been for.
warded by some philanthropist for their relief
the Imperial authorities, after satisfying them
selves that il was really intended for their sup
port, with great readiness consented to its be-
ing paid into the hand of the aged mother who
has third daughter. and thirteen children Of
the two daughters who are in prison, depend
ent on her for their daily breud."
The New York Times copies the above,
and calls for additional contributions. 1t ac-
knowledges the receipt of $50 from the wife
of New York member of Congress. The
prospect ofeffecting a sale of saddles and rusty
muskets, for the benefit of Kossuth's relatives
in Austria, seems to be rather poor, just now,
particularly in the present stringency Of the
New York money market.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
PUT YOUR HOUSE IN Orders"
NOEL 81 BOYD,

BLIND MAKERS AND UPH0LsTERERs,
o, side Pennsylvania aceue, boeen Oh and 10M streets,
WASHINGTON Cry, d. c.,
yoULD inform their friends and the public that they
w are prepared TO fill any orders in their line with
Blinds in every STYLE either plain
fancy; Trimmings and wide Stats; Split Blinds,
fancy plain Painted Shades, lot just received and
very cheap; Buff and White ditto, neatly put up Hair,
Moss Cotton and Shuek Mattresses to order Lounges
in every style Unon Easy and Sick Chairs Divans Pew
and other cushions Foostoos Cots Spring Beds Bosters
and Pillows &c. &c Brass Cornces Silk Damask and other
Curtains well made and put up In storeCords, Tasses
Brass Fixtures 90 Old Sofas Mattresses Chairs &c. neatly
repaired Also, Old Blinds repaired to look well as new.
O-Cloh Mating neatly fitted All orders thankfully
ceived and well attended to- no Take noceon the south
side 24-eo2w#
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
Housr-FuRNIsHING GOODS,

VXTE HAVE ON hand excellent assortment Of FURNI
wv TURE, such as-
Mahogany, marble-top, and plain Bureaus
Mahogany sofas, Paror and Rocking Chairs
High and Iowpost mahogany maple, and black walnut
B0dsteads
Wardrobes, Wash-sinks and Stands
Dining and Breakfast Tables
Feather Beds, Mattresses, and Cots
Looking glasses, Clocks Willow Carriages
Baskets OF every description
Chairs, and wood, seat, arm and nIrse-rockers
large assortment Of woodseat and Office Chairs
Children's Furniture, of all descriptions
Also welseected stock of Crockery with all other
ticles pertaining to the House-furnishng line
ISRAEL a. GREEN
mar 2i-eotf 18th ST., 8 doors above Penna.
PARASOLS! PARASOLS!! PARASOLS!!!
WE have just received, direct from the New York
w ufacturers the largest and most beautiful assortment
OF the above Goods in the city, embracing all cosrs and the
most fashionable styles varying in price from 70 cents to
49, Ladies' if you want good Paraso at low price, call
at the cash store of McLA1N HARRY
Between.sth and 9th streets
mar 26-eod2w Intel. and Union.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
Casparis's Congress Hall.

Gh THIS and highly eligible Hotel and Cafe,
% Quoted upon the European plan, Is really for the
ssi accommodation OF Members of Congress and Others
DESTROYS of obtaining Rooms with without Board 1t il
situated north street, fronting the Capitol, and has
been furnished with the most choice modern furniture.
Attached TO the hotel Hot and Cold Baths, eXcn
sye Dnngroom for large parties Bar and Restaurant
superior private Tenpn Alley, and other desirable appoint
ments, making it of the most complete establishments
in the Union.
Pure spring water is conducted 10 all the i'll metal
lie pipes and from its situation, Congress Hall is only
admirably convenient residence for those having business
at the Capitol but affords of the finest views Of the Po
omac and the adjacent cities Ia be found in Washington.
mr. Stages the door every ten minutes for all parts
of the city, the Sayy-Yard Alexandria, &c.
mar ll-eolm j. CASPARIS.
WE OFFER for sale, at the lowest cash prices the
w following named, COLORS, which warrant to be
equal TO any in the market.
Chrome Yellow extra pure, No. |
Chrome Green, extra, No. ]. \
Paris Green, extra fine
American Ncnnion deep
Antwerp, Prussian, aud Chinese Blue
Iltamarine Blue
Rose Pink, very handsome
Gold Ochre. RIDGEI.Y & Co. Druggists.
mar l0--eolm* Pa avenue. between 10Th and 2st sts
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
P. w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,

Al his old stand under The Jnited States Hotel,
IA BEGS leave TO notify his customers, members Of
Congress and the public, that he has just received
W. his usual large supply of Spring Goods From his
A4- long experience in the purchase and selection OF
Goods he atters himself that his stock will afford extra in
ducements for those 10 paronize him who will favor him
with call lie well apply th" old adagc, Goods wei
bought half sold" His aim will be TO give general
sacton by selling rstrats article ut moderate price
He returns his thanks To members OF Congress their
liberal patronage during tho past winter, and respectfully
sUlicits their calls this spring
15--3tawtf
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE.


THE subscriber offers for sale his Farm, situated
i about five miles from Washington, d. c., in Prince
Georges county, Md 1t contains 1881 acres, moro
than 80 of which is fno alluval meadow, producing
a ton and half of hay to the acre, but which un-
der improved cultivation would produce at least two
tons Hay sells in the Washington market at from
$l4 to $40 per ton About four of the place is
n marsh, covered with several feet in thickness of
black EARTH the result Of dccayed vegetation which,
properly composted, is a source from which the up
land may be enriched at reasonable cost. About
go acres of the farm is woodand-growth principally
oak and chestnut. The land, except tho meadow, is
undulating and affords many beautiful sites for build
ing. There arc many springs of excellent water on
the place and it is noted for its heathfuncss. The
soil of the greater part of the upland is sandy loam
underlaid by clay-in some places, clay predolnna-
ting About rs acres could be divided into small gar
dcnng farms giving nearly equal quantity of wood
and arabic land to each. There is an orchard OF 80
peach trees and so apple trees the place. all bear
ing also about two hundred apple trees, ready for
grating. 1t is well fenced The buildings are-alo log
house of four rooms with frame addition of three
rooms meat house of sun-dricd brick, log kitchen
separate from tho dwelling, corn house, stable,
rago- house &c There is a stream of water running
through the place with sufficient water and fall for
small mill Price, $40 per acre. Terms-one third
cash a long credit for the residue if desired; or il
would be exchanged for real estate in the city OF
Washington MARTIN BUELL.,
At Buell. & Blanchards Printing Office,
March A. Sixth street. south of Penn. av
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

RICH DRESS GOODS.
Nj CLAIM HARRY will this day open 500 pieces of
Nl and fashionable Dress Goods embracing plain plaid
and figured Silks of the various shades and prices rich
styles Berrages and shaly do plain and figured Popens
article Berragc de Lanes all qualities, styles and col
ors-among them some beautiful Cottage and TAPESTRY
Styles to which would invite the particular attention OF
the ladies' Lawns all prices; Gnghams and Prints in great
variety Purchasers will be well compensated by examining
stock before supplying themselves elsewhere the
above goods have been selected with in the Phil
adelphia and New York markets. and the best terms
consequently determined to sell very low for cash.
and cash only. McLAIN a. HARRY,
26-eo2w between Sth and 9th streets
Nat. Int. Union.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
LOOK HERE! LOOK HERE!

any person persons in want of very cheap Sofas
Chairs, Bureaus, Tables Wardrobes, Besteads, auy
other kind of Furniture they would do well by calling at
the Furniture Store the of 18th street and
Pennsylvania (up sairs D. Wmsatts Grocery
Store where may be found large assortment of Furniture
which will be disposed Of the most reasonable terms.
Call and for yourselves great bargains be had
j. 3. EWELL Il co.
N BWe prepared to make to order every variety of
Cabinet and Chair work. also the repairing Of furniture
repantng and recanug old chairs Also the Undertaking
business promptly attended to.
19--jm j. S. Il. d Co.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.
NEW YORK, April 5-1O a.

| NEW YORK, April $40 a. m.
The steamer Baltic arrived this morning, with
three days later intelligence.
Flour had declined one shilling wheat two
pence; corn six pence. Provisions firm. Coffee,
sugar, molasses and tobacco steady. Money
easy,
| New IonK, April 5-2a pm.
| The Baltic brings thirty four passengers The
| steamers America and City of Glasgow had ar
rived out. Consols had advanced to 98a
Lord Brougham had laid on the table bill to
reduce the period between the dissolution and
the reassembling of the Parliament from thirty
to five days.
The Duke of New Castle, in presenting petit
ton from Manchester on the subject of free trade
again questioned the Ministers as to their course
Of proceedings. Lord Derby's reply was that he
was anxious for the settlement Of the commercial
policy, and thought next autumn should not pass
over without new Parliaments having had the
opportunity of declaring conclusively the verdict
of the nation the course of policy proposed
by her Majestys government.
In the House of Commons Lord John Russell
| asked the Chancellor Of the Exchcquer whether
a majority of the Ministers were prepared to ad-
wise the Crown to dissolve the present Parliament
| and summon IL new with the least
possible delay. The Chancellor stated that
| it was the wish and intention of the government
| to meet the new Parliament that will be elected
so that its decision may be taken on the question
| of confidence in the present administration and
| on the measures which they will feel it their duty
| to propose.
The arrival of Col Fremont in England had
excited considerable interest.
FEANcE.--ln the budget for 1853, which will
shortly be laid before the legislature, reduction
| Of the army will be proposed to the extent of
fifty thousand but an increase in the gendarmerie
will probably be made of twenty thousand.
The French President present at u review
| on Monday, Oh the Grand Square Of the Tuille-
| ries Everything passed off with the greatest
Gclat. On his return to the Elysce he was
greeted with cries of Viye LEmpereur!' The
council general of the Bank of France have re-
solved to raise one hundred million francs, the
amount Of fund to be set aside for advances on
| French public securities.
SrAlN.-Nadrid papers announce the arrest of
| W. Rycro, u Radical deputy.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
LADIES CATER LACES /!

LADIES' CATER LACES
lust RECEIVED, this day, large assortment OF black
81 and colored Cater Laces. Also additional supply Of
Geutlcmen's Opera Boots and Congress Caters
Ladies' white and black Satin Slippers and Cater Boot
Misses and Chldrcn's Fancy Boots
Boys and Youths Congress Caters and KOssuh Ties
All Of which will he sold at the lowest possible price the
same can be bought for in the city.
FD- Call and examine for yourselves, at
T. ID. GRIFFISS.
Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets,
m 4-tr next door Ia w. Harper Co.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
NEW YORK. March pa D. m

NEW YORK, March On p. m.
The steamer Ohio from Chagres and Havana,
arrived at this port this morning. She brings
but few passengers. A. S, Coffin, of Cincinnati,
died on board of consumption. The Ohio returns
to take her regular place in the line. Among her
passengers is George Law, esq.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

Aa- Conn m uni cations, Advertisements,
orders OF all kinds intended for this paper may be left
before IL o'clock at either Of the following places:
Once Of Publication Pennsylvania avenue, between az
and 9th streets.
j. L. Smiths Law ONCE, sth street, near the market
house.
D. b. Carke's apothecary store, Maryland avenue and
18th street. Island
Craven Ashfords Police Office, It'll street Island
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
A CARD.

CARD
rTNHE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to return his thanks TO
his friends for the very liberal support they have
given him, and respectfully soics continuance of the
lie may be found at all times at his old stand,
street. between 18th and S streets where his expenses ae
small and afford him opportunity to sell on moderate
terms TO his customers.
lie has just received fine assortment of spring goods,
which will be made up in the best mannerconsstng OF
Cloths fancy Cassimere and Vestngs of Silk white Mar
seles and fancy qualities beautiful articles Also white
Drillings Shirts Collars Cravats Stocks Suspenders &C.
Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
mar 13-tr L. u. MUDD.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

LINEN GOODS.
.DS PIECES TABLE DAMASK, all grades
~ so dozen Napkins
20 pieces Linen Shcetings
Is do FELLOWSHIP Linens
so do Irish Linens all numbers
rs dozen Towels
10 pieces Linen Huckaback
80 do Russia Diaper
10 do Birdseye Diaper.
The above goods warrant to be pure linen.
VERIFY & MILLER,
Between 18th and Sth streets, Penn. avenue,
mar 26-1m Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, April o.! p m.
Sales were made to-day before the news) Of
fifteen hundred bbs. Howard-st. -four Mt $4 06-
since then there arc no buyers ut 81.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

rINHE PERPENDICULAR CABINET con-
tains Bust and Casts from the heads Of the most dis
tnguishcd that lived: also skulls both human
and ANIMAL from all quarters of The globe including Pirates
Robbers Mnrderers and Thieves also numerous Paintings
and Drawings of celebrated individuals, living and dead
and is always open free to visitors.
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, with written and
verbal descriptions character given when desired nclud
ing directions TO the most suitable occupations the seec
ton Of partners in business conena companions for life
oc etc. all of which will be found highly useful and
cccdngly interesting.
BE- OUR ROOMS are in Clinton Hall, l31 Nassau street
New York and 1I2 Washington street, Boston.
feb % dem FONLERS 4 WELLS.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
AGENCY EoR RENTING HOUSES, ROOMS AMI
OTHER PROPERTY

LII persons either wishing to procure TO rent ont
N property in the city of Washington informed that
the subscriber will give particular attention 20 that class Of
business and will have many facilities promoting their
interests Notes messages designed for him will be
promptly attended to- If left at tho counting Of the
D1ily American TSteqrdpt. A. ZAPP0NE,
mar 25-tf Teacher of Languages
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
WHAT HAS TO BE DONE DAILY, SHOULD BE
WELL DONE


ssGHAVING.-All who wish the luxury of an easy and
- clean shave, 1--WE of the beard are recon-
mended to call ut s. Parkers Fancy Store the Avenue
and obtain supply of his Razar strop Powder powder
which has been found superior TO any similar article
before tred"-Nat Int.
We have other notices equally atterng the above.
ments aud others.
EASY SHAvINa.-It will be hy reference selby
referred to is strongly recommended in the National Intel
gencer, by gentleman who has proved its virtue and
value respected citizen, who called yesterday
that he has tested the Razor Srop Powder and
found it TO be worthy Of the strongest recommendation
Washington Ne~S.
WASHINGTON, March II, 1919
We, the undersigned, having fairly tested Parkers Me
tallic Razor Srop Powder to which the Maryland Institute
has awarded premium, take great pleasure in certifying
that it will keep the Razor in fine smooth shaving order
without the use of the hone
J.W. MACPHERSON BERRIEN, u. S. Senator.
w. w. SEATON Mayor of Washington City
w. s. ARCHER, House of Representatives.
Rev. 4. NJ REESE, Washington city.
TIIOS. j. RUSK, u. s. Senator.
HIRAM WALLRIDGE esq, New York city,
WASHINGTON, Dec %, 1913.
Mr. PARKER have made fair trial of your preparation
for sharpening Razors and think it due stat" in
perfect sincerity, that conss1 it altogether nmitablc
having met with anything to be compared it, for
that purposes and permit to add If my testimony
be of any in increasing the knowledge It's merits,
avail yourself of it at discretion.
Yours, very respectfully, LEWIS JOHNSON.
Eft
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
BONNETs, PARAs0Ls,
RIBBONS, FLOWERS, &C

BONNETS, PARAS0LS,
RIBBONS, FLOWERS, &c.
lust opened at VIM X. RILEY'S-
81 500 Straw Bonnets, Of every quality
800 Parasols-Green, Blue, Brown and Black
10 boxes Bonnet Ribbons
20 boxes Flowers and Cap Tabs
Also Is dozen best Kid Gloves
20 do black Net Mtts
200 do Cotton Hose and half Hose
Together with general assortment Of seasonabe Dry
Goods, mar Z6-h
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
New YORK, April 5-25 p. m.

Small sales of Southern -four have been made
at S4.31@SA 81. Grain and cotton arc dull.
Stocks firm.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE!

INHE subscriber has five of the handsomest building lots
/ in the city of Washington for sale They are located
18th street. sland in the immediate vicinity Of the
Smithsonian building lie has three fine lots the old
poorhonse square. Also corner lotion l3 and Streets
1sland) Ali of which will be sold low If immediate appli
cation he made JOHN H. SMITH,
mar 26-tf Justice Of the Peace, Sth street.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

63- Copies of the "TELEGRApH" may at all times be OBJ
tanned at COUNTER the book and periodical store o
WILLIAM ADAM, Pennsylvania avenue, near ~ street.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

New York Thankful for the encouragement he has
cved from the members of Congress- citizens and stan
GERS he now hopes by strict attention to business and
determination please, to merit continuation of past
fayors ..
WIN. II. FAULKNER, Sign Of the Shirt
R The only place in the city where Shirts made to
order jan 2l--eou
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
Office of the General Insurance
Agency.

Located on Seventh street, bettceeeH u and E, nearly
opposite odd FelowS' Hall,
NIvHERE Policies will be granted Life, Health, Fire,
w and Marine Risks in the following companies viz:
AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
New HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Capital 100000 Rates
Of premium reduced rs per cent Payable in cash annually
Semiannually and quarterly Lives of slaves insured ut
the rate others. BENJAMIN SIIMAN, President
BENJAMIN MOVES, Secretary.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COM
PANY OF GRANVILLE New YoRK--the largest and safest
mutual insurance company in the world Capital $9369s6
detached dwelling houses, which will be insured at
seventh Of the rates usually charged by stock companies
s. S. CowEN, President; A.. BISHOP Secretary
COLUMBIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, OF AMSTERDAM,
NEW YORK Capital Sl2500O besides large surplus cash
fundpolicies issued Fire. Marine and Inland nayiga
ton and transportation risks at the usual rates Of other
responsible companies L. G. GARDINER, PRESIDENT ALDEN
I. MALERY, Secretary.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, or FoRT PLAIN, New
YORK. Capital S173000 bcsd es large surplus cash fund
Insures under the the stock mutual plan
PETER J. WAGNER, President; JOSIAH CooE Secretary.
EY Since tho above agencies have been established,
have insured Sl00O000 Of property and paid eight
funds Gentlemen having property uninsured are respect
fully invited 10 call ut this office where ample references
and full explanations will be Cheerfully given.
Agencies granted by JAMES T. CLOSE,
General Agent for the States of Virginia and
mar 9-l1m Maryland and Dist. of Columbia
WHITE GRAPE sHAwLS-Plain end and
MAGRUDER & CALVERT,
DO hat bstrn
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c.
x CARTONS best quality Kid Gloves
- so boxes Ladies' Spring and Summer Gloves
% do Mems Thread Silk and Kid Gloves
60 dozen Half Hose plain and striped
$50 do Ladies' Cotton Hosiery, embracing all styles
Is do Silk Hose
- bundles Unershirts suitable for spring and summer
Childrcn's Hose, Half Hose, Gloves, &c, &c.
VERIFY MILLER,
mar 26-1m Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

SHAWLS AND VISITES.
yTTE have fitted up expressly for the sale OF
w Shawls, Nisitcs, Nantes, &c. The stock in our
Shawroom will be found complete, embracing the follow
ing:
rs White Embroidered Grape shawl ranging in prices
from S. to Sl25
so Plain White Grape Shaws, all grades and prices
so Plain and Embroidered Colored Grape Shawls
100 Cashmere, Bcrege and Mouslin Shaws all styles
20 Medium and ow-priced Yisites
10 yistcs and Mancs latest Paris and New York styles
Ladies will find greatly to their advantage to give
call sell them yistes and Nantes for less prices
than they buy tho materials. We have also n very
handsome stock Of Ladies' Dress Goods
YERBY MILLER,
Shawl and Nisite Depot
mar 26-Im Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

12-V. b. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent Il
authorized to make collections for in the cities Boston,
New York. and Philadelphia and duly empowered to take
advertisements and subscriptions at the required by
u.s. His receipts will be regarded as payments His ofees
Boston, Congress street; New York. Tribune build
ing; Philadelphia northwest Of Third and Chestnut
streets.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05
MONUMENT HUI ICE DEPO'
stage & sHAY,s HAMS

TUST received lot of these very superior Hams said
~ excel any other in the market
w, G. HARPER Il Co,
mar 2-ytr Penn. av., side, bet ~ and 9Th sts
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-04-05

" In conformity with usage of the other papers Of
this city will make charge for notices OF DEATHS mar
riages religious meetings. when they do not exceed
twelve lines.