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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17
Self-ReguIating Stoves.

The utility and convenience Of this stove de-
ponds altogether upon a knowledge of the mode
of managing it. Many persons suppose that be-
cause it is called selfrcgulating" stove, il re-
qures no attention or care, and that whatever
the size or openness Of the room, or the temper
ature Of the weather, il is only necessary to put
in wood, to have the degree of heat desired
This is a mistake, and as some persons have pur-
chased these stoves without an explanation Of
the proper management Of them, We take the
liberty Of giving some hints that may be useful
1t should be borne in mind that the damper
is regulated by the brass rod connected with it.
Heat expands the rod, and closes, while cold
contracts the rod, and opens the damper.
Upou the top Of the brass rod is a nut, with
projecting point, called the 4" regulator" and
under it, a dial, numbered one, two three, &c.
The regulator" may be turned by the hand
around the dial, and serves to rIlise or lower the
damper; but the regulator" is not mored or in
any way affected BY he heat or cold. II is the
expansion or contraction Of the rod alone, BY
which the temperature affects the damper,
The first thing necessary to observe and re-
member, is, where the finger of the regulator
points, on the dial, when, in turning il with the
hand, the damper higgins to open, ,rhen de stove
Is cold. II may point to one, or two, or three,
or four, or any other part Of the dial, it is imma-
,eriAl which, but It is absolutely necessary to
proper management Of the stove, to know and
remember where the finger points upon the dial
1.-THE stove being cold), when it begins to raise
the damper. This is called the starting point
Knowing and remembering this, little OBJ
scrvation and practice will enable one to regu-
late the temperature with case and comfort
On building fire, The damper must be raised
by turning the regulator. Suppose the finger
points at three when cold, and you raise il to
four, and gil the stove with wood. As the heat
increases, the damper gradually falls, until it
closes entirely, and there will not be any greater
heat in the room than is sufficient to keep the
damper shut. Whether this is the degree of
heat wanted, will obviously depend entirely up
on the size and closeness of the room, and the
GOODNESS of the weather. If it does not produce
sufficient heat, you would turn the finger of the
regulator, perhaps TO five, or half the way to that
number This would raise the damper more, so
as to require a still greater degree of heat to
close it. 1t will be seen, therefore, that where
the finger of the regulator should point, to give
the heat required, will depend upon the condi-
tons before mentioned, to wit, the size and
closeness of the room to be warmed, and the
temperature of the weather; aud as these are
constantly varying, no rule can be given appli-
cable to all cases. But having the starting
point, the rest is matter Of observation and !.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

HUSBANDS IN MARKET.-Are any of our
lady readers, either single or widows with one
or two children" in want of husband? If so,
here is one, warranted sound in wind and limb,
TO be had for nothing, and "patent right
thrown in TO increase the attraction.
They have a nice way of dsposing Of old
bachelors in New York. After they have been
in market for a long time without bidders, they
are shufiied of, like the refuse of an old stock
Of goods, to any body who will take them. Even
this sometimes fails to clear out the rubbish, and
then an old patent right or other make-weight
is offered with them, as in case of the advertise
ment below.
We merely hint at this mode of removing
nuisances to the young ladies heroabou.s-
There are quite a number of old bachelors in
these parts, who have been so long in market
that even old maids, and widows with one or
two children" turn up their noses at them-but
who nevertheless are strutting around behind
borsc-tail masks, endeavoring to palm themselves
off as " nice young men" and are certain to be
in the way when a real genuine young beau is
expected.
It's meme Of our business TO be sure but the
following advertisement, which we cut from the
New York Herald of Saturday last, furnishes a
valuable hint to young ladies', who are pestered
with desperate old bachelors:
ITO THE LADIES.-A Young Gentleman, Of
Il undouhted character and respectabilitv is de-
slrou. OF changing his situation in life and entering
the domestic circle. He Is Of middle age and we'll
a fha la and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

LAND MONOPOLY AND PAuPERIsM--Some
idea of the true cause Of the appalling miseries
of Ireland, may be gathered from the following
fact In Galway, there is an estate larger than
some English counties, and which was mortgagcd,
a few years ago, for the immense sum Of $4,000
900, by its then owner, Mr. Martin, NJ. p The
entrance gate and lodge are 20 miles from the
mansion When such an immense estate has
been accumulated in the hands of one family
for generations, what wonder that thousands and
tens of thousands of the peasantry are beggars
1t is cause and efiect-nothing else.
NJ Y, Young Americd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17
VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
MONDAY, Nov. G

afes...... ~. n
-
SENATE.-iRePcrts, ny Mr Orariord LII IRON n
comnai,tee on Eseehons 70 -tATor OF inc p'n ~
allow members OF ,ne Legsls,ure auu oilieS.s -
oo'h houses, 'oge'ner WIN NJ Persons ~ III.
ry IN "tscnuance upon 'ue bcs.s,a' ,n,hors ~
iDs LOT Ires'uenual E'e !. ~"u a, he S,a,c
nonsv's' 70 ve eIec'e M. a,"rdsd az ss 10
.ouso u" PS"e. y, ,,o,s a, The State
R.n' auI ,es~ NJ, NJ K;mbaII from com
...' anI P e s;1,, IJonse b;ll IN addition
~ H ~ III If last session; bill laid on
~ ssrle
Hons 6ilis-To authorize corrections in Grand
Iist and 10 hermit circuses and other exbib;
lions; read third time and passed. To bor-
row certain sum of money, and to assess tax
for the support Of Government; read twice and
referred 10 committee on Finance.
The House resolution authorizing the Govern
or to appoint three commissioners TO report a
general Railroad act to next session, was con-
Cured in.
Mr. Chandler introduced bill to incorporate
the Vermont and Boston Telegraph Company ;
read twice and referred to committee on Roads.
The Clerk Of the House appeared and an.
nounced the death Of Orrin Emerson, Esq, Rep
resentative from the town of jay; whereupon
the customary resolutions were adopted, and the
Senate adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

END OF A DRUNKEN FRoLIc.-On Monday
evening" 9th inst, young man by the name OF
Thomas Annis, while near the bridge, on the
Berwick side, in this village, was shot by some
person. The charge (being small tho) took ef-
feet in his breast, arms and face, and he will
probably lose the use of one OF his arms. 1t ap.
pears that he, together with some others, were
carousing about the village and disturbing cur
citizens-fnally went over the bridge TO have a
frolic, when his career was stopped in the way
related Great Falls, ~ II. Trdnsoripi.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

THE THREE CITIEs.-New York, Boston,
and Philadelphia, are now richly supplied with
good water; the Croton, the Cochituate and the
Schuylki Why should they any longer give
way to the use Of Intoxicating drinks? Let the
boys and girls in all these cities have their pure
crystal fountains, most healthful, cooling and re-
frcshing; and let them
"Swear perpetual hate
To all thni can intoxicaten
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

HoLDEN's DOLLAR MAGAzlNE-consideri
the quality and quantity of its reading natter
is one OF the cheapest monthlies published. 1t
contains about 60 pages of reading matter, and
is offered for only one dollar a year. 1t is de-
voted to general miscellaneous reading. The
November number is received and contains, be.
sides other interesting matter, sketches of Rev.
orville Dewey, and Gen. Cavaignac, with their
portraits.-Published by C. w. Holden, 100
Nassau street, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17
Net Wing gain,

The % Congressional district, complete, gives
VIM. Iebard, Wing, 5469 votes; Weston, Lo-
cofoco, 275; Walker, Van Buren,, 5os4. The
Cas- men deserted their own candidate, and
went over to the Van Buren, candidate, who is a
Van Buren, Locofoco They made a disgraceful
failure, out of dissrnceful coalition.
In the Sd district, like coalition was attempt
ed, with like result Hon. George I. Marsh,
Wing, is reelected by 800 majority over all
In the 4th district, Lueius b. Peck, Locofoco,
Is Reelected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HIsToRY, for No.
vember, is received. 1t is devoted to descrip-
tons of quadrupeds, birds and fishes, and gives
colored engrayings Of them. 1t ought to be in
every family of children.-Publshed by Green
& Spencer, lao Nassau street, New York, at 81
per year.
The AMERICAN FLORA, by the same pub
fishers, is one of the most welcome periodicals
we receive. Each number contains four colored
engravings of flowers, with botanical descrip-
tons, and it is a very tasteful ornament for the
psrlor.--Tems, 80 year, or two copies for IS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

ESoRMous WAN DEBr.-The Washington
correspondent of the N. Y. Commercial Adver-
tiser estimates the probable war debt at SllS,-
992,540. He states, from accurate data, that
during the next year provison.must be made
for extraordinary payments to the amount of ai
least s27, 100000, and that loan of $4,000
900 will be required by the Government to meet
these payments. If be so, the prospect before
us Ia dismal indeed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

Tue UNION MAGAZINE, for November, has
an attractive table of contents, among which
" Sightseeing in Europe" by Mrs Kirkland,
holds deservedy high place. 1.-THE Aims
House Boy" by Miss Martha Russell, is also an
unusually interesting tale.-Published by J. L.
De Graw, 40 Nassau street, New York, at So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

SSow.-About eighteen inches Of snow fell
at Buffalo, on "Wednesday of last week The
Commercial Advertiser says the quantity on the
ground was greater than fell at any one time
during the last winter.
Some four or five inches of snow fell in Brat
tleboro, ON Saturday night and Sunday last. 1t
has mostly melted away, though the weather
generally is any thing but melting
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

GLoRIous WAR.-A few months ago, eighty
sappers and miners left West Point for the bat
te-helds of Mexico Twenty-four have just re-
turned, the only survivors OF the band all the
rest (seven.tenthsD have found grave beneath
the soil over which our armies ravaged and muir
dered at the order of Nj Polk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

THrRrr-FIRsr CoSGREss.-The elections to
the Thirty-6rst Congress have thus far resulted
in the choice of n Wings and IS Democrats.
These take the place of ea Wings and Si Demo-
Gratis. Wing net gain, IS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

DRUNKENNESS AMONG THE llINDoos.-It is
a lamcntable fact that many OF the llindoos (who
were formerly a temperate people,, of all ranks,
are learning to drink, and are rapidly becoming
drunkards. This fact is sufficient ground TO
lead every Christian TO examine, with anxious
usages of Christendom and the prospective ruin
of this interesting people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

SADDESISG STATIsTIcs.-A friend has
handed the editor of the Philadelphia Pledge a
list of upwards of twenty names of individuals
in Westchester Pa, within his personal knowl-
edge, who have died directly through intemper-
ance within the last fifteen wears
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

GAS FROM WArER.-Sir Humphrey Davy
said that at some future time, gas would be gen
Grated from water for general purposes, surpass-
ing that from coal in briliancy and purity An
apparatus has been patented in England, by
Stephen White, for making gas from water and
Journal, in describing it, says that the gas is ex-
tremely pure, and in burning emits no smoke or
smell. The apparatus is cheap, and the gas
cheaper than that from coal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

GoDEr's LADy's BooK.-This excellent
monthly for December is already before us, and
is really gem of its kind 1t contaius ~ pages
of reading matter, and is embellished with four
fine engravings- them portrait of the
sprightly and far-famed +" Grace Greenwood, y
one of the edtors--Published by L. A. Cooley,
ils Chestnut st., Philadelphia, at IS a year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17
TUESDAY, Nov. Z


SENATE.-Reports. BY Mr. Kimball, from
committee on Roads, in favor Of bill to incorpo-
rate the Vermont and Boston Telegraph Com
pany; passed to he engrossed. BY Mr. Sweat,
from select committee on the condition Of the
State school fund, statement setting forth that
condition, accompanied by resolution; which
latter was laid on the table.
Bill introduced.-By Mr. French, respecting
actions Of trespass; referred to Judiciary COM
mittee.
The House bill making an appropriation for
the support Of Government was passed, having
been reported favorably on by the committee Of
Finance.
The bill for the appointment of State Libra.
ran by joint assembly was sent back from the
House, with an amendment, which was cohcur.
red in.
The select committee on bill to divide the
town OF Montpelier, reported that the same
ought to pass; bill laid on the table
Adjourned.
HOUSE.-Leave Of absence was given to
Mr. Richardson, of Putney, for the remainder OF
the session.
Reporis.-By committee on State Prison. bill
Tor appointing commissioners to examine and en-
quire into the expediency of removing the State
Prison; ordered to be printed. BY Judiciary
committee, bill incorporating the National Life
Insurance Company ordered to third read
ing. BY committee on Agriculture against re-
pealing the law for agricultural societies; and
petitioners had leave to withdraw
Bill intellectually Mr. Needham, providing
for the publication of decisions of the Supreme
Court; referred to committee of Ways and
Means
The House took mp the special order, being
bill relating to joint stock corporatons and AT
ter some debate it was passed-yeas SO, nays
50. Adjourned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

RAILROADS AND READIsG.--A bookselling
firm in London, dealing principally however in
and light literature, have rented a
stand in all the stations on the London and
Northwestern railway, at the rate of $1,000 per
annum. Another firm offered $4,000 year for
the Eastern station alone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

A NOBLE BoN-MoT.-When the Partisan
mob were attempting to force the Provisional
Government to adopt the red Gag which they
had planted on the stairs of the Hotel de Vile,
Lamartine in person was struggling in the mad
dened crowd TO remove it, and the rabble were
yelling, LA tete de Lamariine !" (The head Of
Lamartine y "My head, citizensT exclaimed
The fearless hero, "Would to God you all had it
On your shoulders |"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

PACIFIC MAIL.-The Postmaster General
has concluded an arrangement with the Pacific
Steamship Company for the transportation Of a
monthly mail across the isthmus between Cha
gres and Panama. The mail communication be-
tween New York and Astoria is now complete,
and the first mail through will leave New York
December /.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

GIRLS INDICTED FOR RIoT.-The Grand
Jury of Allegheny county, Pa, have found bills
against several OF the girls who stand charged
with having participated in the factory riots in
Allegheny city, few months ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

A WHOLE VILLAGE BuRNr--A heavy fire
occurred at Oil Mill Village, in Weare, N. H.,
on "Wednesday of last week. The fire broke
out in peg factory, and consumed the hotel
and stables, grist-mil, pail factory, store,
and several barns with the contents, embracing
n arly the whole village. The loss is estimated
at $4,000, and may prove to be much greater.
Manchester Messenger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

HIGH CHuRCm AND Low CHURcH-The
parish church of Whitby, England, is situated
on an ACTIVITY approaehable only by flight Of
l94 steps A new church has just been opened
for the benefit of the old, infrm, and sickly, who
could not climb the height.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

81 On Saturday, 18th ult., Rev. VIM. ireland
and wife sailed from this city, as Missionaries of
the American Board for Southern Africa Aud
on Monday, the 10th, DIR. Charles II. Witmore
and wife sailed as Missionary reinforcement
to the Sandwich Islands.--BOstoR Mail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

SAD AccrpESr.-Hary Emerson, bright
and intelligent sou Of MIR George w. Emerson,
of Dummers,on, aged about IA years, fell from
loaded team on Sunday last, and was 30 badly
injured by the wheels of the wagon passing over
his chest, that Ne died ON Tuesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

HARD TIMEs.-The books of a firm that fail
ed last week, in this city, are said to show the
payment Of $4,000 as extra interest money,
within n short period.-BOston TTdreiler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

80 We omitted, last week, to express our
Obligations to the publishers Of the Greenfield
Gazette and Courier, for slip giving returns
OF the vote for President in Franklin county.
We are also indebted to the Bennington Ban.
ner Office, for election returns by slip and letter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17
The Star that never Sets"

We copy from the Boston Atlas Of Monday
last the fullest table Of returns Of votes for Pres
idcndAl Electors which we have seen. The
Wing ticket is elected by or 5000 majority
over both factions Of Locofocoism:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

sGBy the Catalogue of Melrose Seminary
for the present year, il appears that 2i4 stu
dents have attended during tho four last terms,
viz; Gentlemen Ill, Ladies 1903. The winter
term commences Dec. 6.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

NEw HAMrsMRE has gone for Cas-, by
heavy majority, the Wings making but very lit
tie effort. Even Cheshire county has given the
Cas- ticket n small plurality. Below is the vote
If several towns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

DIAMONDS FALLING The recent disturb
ances on the continent of Europe have caused
such quantities Of diamonds to be sent TO Eng.
land for sale, that it has bee ONE difficult to find
purchasers for these precious stones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

e. Catalogue of Braitleboro Academy
Tor the year ending Nov. IA, shows that 1870 stu
dents have attended that institution. The win
ter term commences Dec. G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

THE SLAVE 1RADE.--Thc public not long
SINCE was shocked BY the announcement Of an
awful tragedy in the Jail Of CoSington, Ken
lucky. A husband and wife, on their way to
the Southern market, about to be torn from
their only child, buried knife in its heart, and
then slew themselves Who can imagine the in.
tensity Of the agony which drove them to such n
deed as thisr Two other instances Of a similar
kind, not indeed so horrible, but still lamcnta.
bic, have Just fallen under our notice.
The Rockville (Aid.) journal Of September
soth, says:
"a negro man belonging to Mr. Philip Stone
who resides near this place, chopped his hand oil
with an axe on "Wednesday last. lie stated
u at he was induced to do 20 from fear that his
master would sell him. lie had run off few
days previous, and had just been brought home"
The probability is that he had wife or family
in The neghborhood, and resor,ed to this dread
ful expedient to avoid the anguish Of being sep
arated from them.
The other case we find thus briefly reported
in the Richmond (va) Wing;
IAN inquest was held before Coroner Wicker
yesterday evening, upon the body of Simon, a
slave belonging to gentlemen in Surry county.
trho Tas brought to he city for sale, and was in
the care Of n gentleman OF this city, who on
yesterday, about sunrise, voluntarily threw him.
self down 4 well in the yard, and was drowned.
Verdict--voluniary suicide"
The words we have italicised throw light upon
the cause Of this tragedy.
Has the negro no heart? Is he not suscepti
bic of home affections? How can we help alb
herring a system which thus trAmples upon them
/ in cold blood, and treats men like brutes 2
That was a most merciful attempt which was
made in the last Legislature Of Alabama TO pre-
vent the disrncmberment Of slave families by
sale; hope it will be renewed again and
again, until it sueceeds.-Ndhonal Era.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

gds- II was stated at the last Monthly Concert
in Boston, that so far as was known, not single
Missionary Of the American Board had yet fall
en- prey to the Cholera. They had, on the
contrary, been active aud remarkably successful
in administering to those attacked by this terri
bic disease and had thus extensively secured
of their rulers-TrareIler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

GAMBLING AND DEATH.-Lord George Ben
timex, it is said, died of excitement, having wo
100000 on horse.race.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17
TKURsDAY, Nov. .

SENATE.-Reporis. BY MIR Mead, from
Judiciary committee, against the bill relating
to right of trial by jury; refused third read
ing. By Mr. French from committee on Edu-
cation, against the bill relating 10 damages from
locating sehool-houses on land against the con-
sent Of owners; refused third reading. BY
Mr. RedGeld, from same committee, IN favor OF
bill repeating the act of last year relating to dis
trihution OF school monies; read third time and
laid on the table.
House bills referred. Altering the aet of last
year in relation to highways and bridges to
committee on Roads. In amendment Of the
law relating to guardians and wards; to commit
Zee on the Judiciary.
Dir BeamAn called up the bill relating to for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

SMALL PoSI>-There is no new case Of this
disease in our village, and the one first reported
is convalescing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

ofihe two doubtful States, it is probable that
Mississippi will vote for Taylor, and Virginia for
Cuss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-17

FACTS ron TAx-PAYERs TO THINK or
In Licking county, Ohio, during the year ls47,
it cost more, by s44,Sl, to support the paupers
made so by intemperance, than those made 80
by all other causes. No criminal case came up
which was not directly caused by intoxicating
liquors.
The number of paupers in the Washington
county poor-house, is fifty-Sx. The cause Of
pauperism in hirty;tow of these cases is intern
peranee One half the expense Of the county
courts is the result Of criminal prosecutions that
would be unknown but for this vice.
Of thirty-scyen commitials to the Summit CO.
jul, at Akron, hctHiy-seren were Incorporate
persons Twenty.eight rum made paupers were
supported in whole or in part, during AZ; while
only three temperate persons needed aid,
OF eight hundred and seventy committals to
the jail OF Hamilton county, seven hundred and
ninety were Incorporate persons
In township in Morgan county, during the
last five years, there have been fourteen paupers
supported, at an expense Of $1,000; all, except
one, we're reduced 10 penury by intemperance.
journal Of Am. Temp. Union.