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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-08-23
Republican County Tickets.

WASHINGTON COUNTY.
HORACE HoLLIsTER, For Senators.
JAMES GREEN,
HlRAN JONES,
OBADIAH WooD, High Sheriff.
FERRANp f. MERRILL, States Attorney.
NELSON A. CHASE, Judge of Probate.
EBsNEzER W. CoRsE, High Bailifi.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The frs. Annual Message Of Gov. Adaps was de-
liverd To the South Carolina Legislature on the 2tn
ult. The Governor opens bis message by homuy
on copse1 vstsm, In which he objects TO any changes
in the Constitution of the Safe he admits that the
Constitution is not exactly he thing, but teas that
in the event of an eor. to amend is the spirit OF radi
cslisp, which pervsdes the country, msy reacn even
TO South Carolina snd enter so fer into the oehoerS
ton Of her statesmen as to dsnsge rather han In
prove their fundsmentS law.
The fnnc condition Of the State refsrrei % iaoi.
sis1ss bearing annual interest Of siss I Rf,.S
be sfded .ubsc pon Of ssoe ooJ for the Blue hs''a
Coup3ny"
The progress of the State Capitol iAvorsoy spoHeu
o. and it is suggested that II comP.sa oI We ~,
unnecessarily protrscted. The SCUM Oa.onua 90.
lege is in more houri.hing cordnon man a' my ING
previous since lie establishment Toe milIA! az
mics are successfully conducted, ana 1e stsauuy
advancing in public estimation. A considerable por,
ton Of the message is devoted to sconHoe'ouon VI
the Free School system of the state whic as at pres
spt organized, is pronounced failure Inc pohcy OF
that State has been heretofore to furnh Tree fnssc-
ton only TO the poor and destitute. IL = now pro,
in each ois rict or county from whiee yes 'nen ceoo
Be obtained to Establish frse or common scnooss
ibr, uebon; the State. Should tins suGgeGioo ior
general syetem o. free schools be declined oy NC Legs
lstuys the message recommends hat the money which
the State msy fur ish for schools De distributed In
proportion to the white population, ana visaout regard
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

SemirQmide, as performed last night, afforded
second opportunity for the new contrato, Mad Man.
tier Didiee TIE impression she msde by her fresh,
beautiful voice, and excellent school, was equally
favorabe with that of the first night. Mad. La
Grange foHnd, in the chief part of the opera, ample
scope for her exceedingly brilliant vocalizAton. Mr..
Noreli executed with rare precision his part, which
cannot be surpassed for elaborate foridity among
bass music. Tie volupuous temper Of the East inds
its beet exponent yicay speaking, in the music of
Rossiri; and the more .Semramide is heard the more
it will be enjoyed.
Dir. Amo1io the baritone, whose great volume and
thorough freshness of voice excite the ferveat sp-
plause of he auditory will take benefit on Wednes
day.. Lucrezis is the opera chosen, With cast of
superior worth-ncludng Mad. La Grange, Mad.
Nsn,ier Didiee, &c 10 which will be added some
additional duets etc.
BUTTONS THEATER.
Last evening new so.cslled comedy Of five acts
was produced at this pleasant Theater, entitled
False Pretences." The title was most happily
adopted and it is the only portion Of the play to which
we can award the merit Of either truth originality.
The conception wss crude and clumsy, he plot dim
and dusky, and the diction and Dialogue uareieved
by solitary scintillaon of either pertness, poetry,
wit or fancy. Anything more execrsb!e we have
seldom seen ON the stage, and nothing We believe
could have induced the managers to accept sach
thing but the lsudsble DEERE to give encourage
ment to a native production by native author,
sno with the scene laid in the City Of Nsw-York.
The pay is said to be the production of gentle
man belonging to that so-caled good society which
this piece purposes to picture. OF this We know and
care naught; but ridiculous and mirth.wakog as are
the pretessors of the peoe who fancy they good
society here they cannot possibly have descended to
the low condition of Kitchen vugsrity to which this
play would reduce them. Truth should be at least
the founcstion of every comedy which ought 10 be
the mirror and reflector Of the and fashion of
TIE time But the air and bearing in public assem-
bles of those particular psrvenus who claim to be
select socisty here is quite sufficient 10 convince any
one who has mixed in really refined society Of the
utter vorhlassness Of such claims and that the only
good and best society in this county to be found in
the Ii erary and industrial classes Still such coarse
carcaturts those presented at Mr. Butons Thester
last Dght-withou. even touch of brlIiaucy to re-
deem them-are nsught but miserable attempts to
psnder to the natural appetite Of those who srei - &C.
called inferc seety to revile those who are
called superi'r.
Even thcse accessories which are OF more ssal
than generally supposed and give MI. Daf'oaS
Tbeastr 90 large an advantage were neg'eo'eo' M,
Burton himself but rarely appeared on me SCENE sno
no better test than last evening anoraeo need 20
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
THE POST-OFFICE REPORT.
Correspondence Of The N. Y. Trsbans.
a IQs

Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 1855.
The Postmaster Generals Report will recon-
mend Money Order system but with some vk-
ward and Objectionable features. lie has found
his pet system of registration complete abortion,
and having been close reader of THE TRIBUNE
during the last twelve months he feels obliged to
adopt some of its suggestions for postal improve
nents He will thus relieve his administratonyof
that important Department from portion Of the
bad reputation his management has given it. No
one denies Mr. Campbel's industry and persever
apce. but as for original and valuable suggestions
and improvements he has not inaugurated the first
one. Though this comes with ill grace and at the
eleventh hour let him have the credit OF for once
making recommendation of some value though
under the heaviest pressure from the country and
the Press, and after his own peculiar schemes have
proved complete failures. The old stor' will be
repeated of che Post-Ofice not sustaining ITSELF
bnt there will not be sufficient courage to recon-
mend the wiping out of the frsnking privilege.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04

Petit ssbn, Sspp. Scott. sherman Simmons Stanton Wal
Welch. Woodruff. wood~ ot.h ''
F@ NJ, MorahaA II Hsatsekr--MesErs. Csnpb.l XIV \
CsliJe, Cluk tNew-York Cox julien, Davis. ND Eh.
srdse a'ts Foter HAMS, Md Hoa n,n Kennet L.Le
Liz 6sey Alex X. Msrsb,l, Par9, Por,er Puryer R-sIs
Ready hesoo, Rivers smith "a ~ Svsps Pupps Under.
woo, ,sk walker. Whitney ZolIicC fer
y" ~ bon" Of MdstGehHs,fti sesrs. Bufiuston Bar
hngame Chafee Coueps Craeis Daniel Davis Mas, Da
" III nSdd Emre. Bal Mas } Knapp Xpo -ten Mott
fe5ry, PIKE. Sage, TsppNp, 1bortnftoo TIsfou Wood
f~ Euhey- messrs sdsbsw, Broom. C.npbel OF Penn.
1iene pek Ede, kniht. HUrt Ni4r5 Pesece PuryAn
h,ch.y Roberts Rooirsnn ~ eed, Todc Tyson
F Penn tn9on Messr Bi.hop, Ciaason Fuller Of Penr
meseb.m RObins Strsn.hSn, aiemaq
toT Ha,LdA- besn. Bell. Bhss Wade
foy bheetT-ldesfs BslkS, o liver OF n. 2. Thurston
For Thu'sOn- Sp'sner Wb-s er, Wiltama
s1 Hotod,d- Be Mn ghprst, Wsshsurp WIS.,
tU H0AbNrne, Ne Allison and Fisyer
For Moee-Canpbsl OF Ohio.
For Je.nsft-Edw,raA
Foy WNi0ms- Nebos
For I0ke-Hunphrey Msrsa,L
FOR HGp'n-knO1.
For GaH1rak-Gidiinss
For kchols-Grow,
fOY Muller n f-daver.
Foy Ssge-PIiDgie
For Code. Tenn R. Rloo dscn
Fourth vote same first, with the following excep-
tons: Bsyley and Harris Of H., who had voted
for Richardson, absent; Bennett and Gilbert, who
had voteo for Campbell absent; Bliss changed fr om
Harlan, Dodd fom Bsnks, Knox from Haven,
Meacham from Pennington, W sde from Harlan and
voted fer Campbell
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04

Edward Fl zgersld, a csrman in the employ OF
Mr.. Marshall, of Fulton market, and Henry kiisn,
laborer at 81 O'Clock last evening entered mcCiaskys
porter house. corner of Washington and Beach streets,
and hsd sewers drinks toge her. Becoming somsr
obvous from the effects thereof dispute s'ose b.
tween them which resulted in fight KiIlsn, = 70
ported wa. too much for bis snt .y:o x and y
,o,,,os ont the door whi.her be was followed BY BIZ
.syers.ry, who stabbed him in the region Of tho
ho.,t and also 10 the abdomen with some sharp d
srumens nfic,irg very dangerous and perhaps fatal
injuries Fitzgerald was seen to give the thrusts sad
tben run away. The alarm was given, and officers
wiJetts and Maynard o. the Fifth Ward Pcxcs, were
soon the spot but not in time to arrest TIE assassin.
They csused the wounds Of the injured man to b
dressed, and aterward conveyed him to the New
York Hospital, where be remsins in critical ooadi-
ton. Sergeant Smith and Officer Wietts, Ists last
night were in pursuit Of FitzgeraA, and with soas
hopes Of srresting him. Killeo lives In Filth sFsek
with bis mother.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
SPRINGFIELD CITY ELECTION.

SPIsGFIELD, Mass, Monday, Dec. 3. 1855.
About zoo votes were cast at our municipal lee
ton day. Ausel Phelps, jr., Democr-t lae Whg,
was choten Mayor BY 200 plurality over rrayk, Know
No'biog and present incumbent. The ticket for Al
dem and School Conm- sioners made 10 by the
Republicans is elected. 1t lie made up Of men OF su
pal TIES. The Aldermen are three Republicans, two
Democrats, two Koow Nst linss end one Wing. jos.
IDkTshsn is elected City Clerk and Treasurer by
neorly eursoinous vote Tire Republicans divided
the greater part OF their vote TOR Mayor bew on the
Democratic and Know ,thng candidate tough
they gave about 200 vOtts to George Bliss the indie
peLdtIt csnoidste.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
NEW-oRLBANs FIRE DEPARTMENT.

NEw-ORLEANs Saturday, Dc. l. 1855.
In consequence Of the non payment of the city ap-
preparations 10 be compooies atacbed 70 the Fire De
partment and other sights by the su hortes 90 out
of 35 fire companies marched in procession to LsFay
cite square too and surrender I'd to the city their
fire apparatus. IN consequence of this determined
move The city is totally without Fire d apartment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
CANAL NAVIGATION.

ALBANY, Monday, Dec. 3, 1885.
A dispatch WIS Iecsived from Canal Commissi ,ner
Gardner tits morniog, Stair that the Canal is open
and sosts runuiDg Mr. Gardi has also telegrsphed
totbe Superintendent Of Section No. Albany not to
aw off the water until the 10th inst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
LOSS OF THE BARK PEACOCK.

BOsTos, Monday, Dec. 3, 1855.
The bark Peacock, from Salem, bound for Zanz;-
bar was totally lost the MS hit Of Aug. G. on reef
near MsjuDga, Madagascar. The vessel and cargo
we've insured in Bosten for $685. OO Crew all saved.
The United Estates steam frgste Fulton left this
Fort at &C ock this morning, but put back &C.
cou at of SOIL acc dent 10 her mschinsry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
MORE VIOLENCE-THE INDICTMENT.

LEAvENwOkTH CITY, X. T., Nov %, 1856.
This morning the political fever here again mani
tested itself in little excitement. Hughes, the
claw and order" man / have already alluded to,
snapped pistol at Mr.. Shoemaker, Receiver Of
Public Moneys at the Land Office, the only United
States official in the Territory, am informed, who
is Free Stste man. Luckily, Mr.. Shoemaker
happened to be unarned at the time, or, as he has
the reputation of being bold, determined man.
it is likely that Hughes would have been shot on
the spot As it was, the bystanders at once inter
fered and led off the parties.
The motion of Mr. Shankland has not yet been
acted upon, and l am beginning to be apprehen-
sive for its fate.
To-day has been spent in Court in discussing the
Indictment, on motion to quash it.. The pleas
are: that the Jury was not comprised OF persons
of this county; that the renre issued was for
pttit Jury, and that some grand arors had been
selected from this; that an adjourned Grand Jury
was irregulsr and dangerous; thai the Jury In
question was realls adjourned to Sep tember, 1880;
that there was sufficient number OF Jurors pres
ent when the Court was first called at this a1-
iourned term, and that additional members were
added 10 it afterward. These were the chief OBJ
i,ctiops and they were sustained and met by ar
eument The Court adjourned this evening, hold
Inc the matter in advisement.
I stated in letter recently that one Of the
Grand Jurors hsd been dismissed and discharged.
This it appears is mistake, !! got the infOrma-
t;or from Grand Juror and from witnesses who
had given positive testimony against him before the
Grand Jury. 1t was believed that the action in
question would of course be taken; but | no
ticea this morning that the offenders name was
called with the others. Testimony Of the most de.
eided character has been given before the Grand
4ha
news aud some members of both juries, but alter
having watched the current of events very closely
for few days, I doubt very much whether bill
will be found against any Of them.
We have just had rumor here that Mr. Park
was mobbed in Parkvile two days ago, but do
not believe il. However, - soon - can VIII
The weather has been very cold for few days
back: to-day there has been Toe and rain.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
XXXIVTH DON G. ESS.
FIRST SESSION.

SENATE. w ARLINGTON, Dec. 3, 1883.
The Senate was called to order at noon, ana ne"
members were sworn 10.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-04
WADDING MILLS BURNED.

UTICA, N. Y, Monday, Dec 3, 1855.
The Wade ing mills attached to the WestmOreiand
Cotton Mills, eight miles ron here burned this
morning. Loss SO, 600. No insurance The property
owned by the Hon e. j. Richardson of this city.
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HnIrsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Of hGcT<NA 49, %~'
WASHINGTON, Monday Dec. 3, 1883.
Mr. FORNEY, the Clerk, called the House OF hep-
iesents.ves to order at noon. The confusion which
.1isted up to this time abruptly terminated.
Two hundred and twenty five Members answered
10 their names.
On motion Of Mr.. JONES of Tennessee, the House
PROCEEDED 70 the election Of a Speaker. Viva voce
tomin siioDi were made with the following result:
Mr. Iii HARRISON of Illinois. ........... ~
Mr. Fuller of Pennsylvania. ..-... IL
Mr. Campbell of Ohio. SO
mir Pennington Of New Jersey.
Mr.. Marshall of Kentucky. .-....-....... 80
Mr.. Banks Of Massachusetts,. ....-....... 81
Soma others were also voted for No election ll3
being necessary to choice Much interest Is mani
tested in the contest.
The fOlIosing is the vote on the first ballot for
Speaker:
yo p.,ns,a.onN,,srs Aiken Allen QL), Barclay Bnks
dale BsyIey He'll, Booock Bose boyGe, ~ a.
R1rsett Cad sader Cauthers C"Ee TAai xo0s
Cobb IAis D. Crase, Crssfsrd Denver posoesi' % ~
oosSs GIesrwood asi Qow.) Harris tnl Herbert hss'
nan Houaop, Jesett Jones (Tennb Jones Va noiss'
Kelly KidwsI Le,ehsr, LumpliD Marshal tH M
kekplin. Meoassn, Miller Ind) M'ep. n os sanSriSss
ssvsrs Shooter Smith (Teon), Smith Vah SePhe8., sew
NJ Tsbot Tsyior, Van. Warner, Watkins "e"'
la Ca.sSea-Mssrs Albright, Bs,b,sr. Bennstt Benson
Dean DcisoS' paas' D1., o.sssy Gilbert of,9ssI'
Hsrsn psllowsy Horton Howard, Hushstopi Kelsey h,os
Lsstsr Maze econ mcCary. Miller a. ~ moore mos-
se. Morrill,, Murray, Morton, Parker Pes0a rssAns''"'
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
GEORGETOWN, Dec. IS, 1875!

GEORGETOWN. Dec. Is, 1856.
We learn that Mr.. William Hardy, com.
monty known as Old Father Hardy, begins to
show symptoms of a rapid decline Mr.. III. is
decidedly the Oldest parsonage in our city,
and probably in the District. He is native
OF the Emerald Isle, and emigrated to this
country at about the close of the Revolution
Although We have no reliable data upon
winch TO determine his age, yet from circum-
stances OF which be has distinct recollection
we are led to conclude that he is over one
hundred years old
Business upon lower portions of the canal
stlll continues tolerably brisk also about the
river wharves and Water street; and hopes
are now entertained by our merchants and
millers that both the river and canal will ro-
main open until ut least the middle or end of
January.
A temperance rally is to como off in the
west Georgetown Methodist church tomorrow
evening, at seven o'clock. Rev Mr.. Speake
and others will address the meeting
On Saturday last, Mayor Addison, was con-
sldered convalescent, and hopes were enter
tanned by his physician and friends. that be
would soon be able to return to the duties of
his office. We regret, however to learn this
morning, that yesterday, he was much worse
The -four market, dull and dropping; held
nominally at So 81. So. But little DISPOSE
ton Is manifested by purchasers to operate
extensively, while prices at the North are ten.
ing downward. Wheat continues to decline
also. Red sl.S5 and white 81. 90. Corn is
selling at % a 10c for new; old white would
demand VOC. There is none of the latter offer.
ing Oats have declined, selling at 400 from
ooss. Fork from wagons, coming in slowly,
and selling at $3.50 1878.
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CHICKERiNG L SONS PIANOS.

OAAhS x oONo TlhNOSs
GIN C HIS LATE ADVERTISEMENT,
~ The subscriber has received ten more@.-aR7
square PIANOS, and one Parlor Grandf ETIj
fiano, which, with the Pianos In store, again ill
up his usual large and complete assortment. His
stock comprises every variety Of scale and style
from the neat and plain, to the most elegant and
elaborate finish Parlor Grand Piano, an instru
ment Of novel and unique design, originated and
made only by the Messrs. Chickerfng, and so
much appreciated by the best artists. Magnif-
cent Louis XIV, central and square Pianos, Of g.,
gH,6A and octaves, from the old and famed
factory Of Chickering Sons, Boston, and from
the mandatory Of Brown Allen, Boston, ex Pc
rienced aud approved makers. These instruments
have an entire iron frame, so important to their
strength and durability, and combine all the quail
tiles OF a superb instrument-elastcity Of touch,
power evenness, and purity OF tone, &c.
The subscriber has all the facilities to purchase
to the greatest advantage, which, with his long
experience and thorough knowledge Of the bust
ness, enables him to offer to Purchasers the best
instruments on the best terms. He will sell Pianos
much lower than they can be bought in the fac
tories and be brought here.
By the steamer Joseph Whitney, which leaves
Boston on the 18th instant, will be received fur
ther supply Of 7 octave Chickering Pianos
Second hand Pianos taken in part payment
ALWAYS on hand, an assortment Of secoad hand
Pianos, some but little used, and some very low
price.
good stock Of Guitars, Flutes, Violins, &c,
and all kinds Of musical merchandise.
New Music constantly received.
RICHARD DAVIS,
dec 15-3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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NTARSHAL'S SALE.-By virtue of two writs
Ivl Of Fieri Facias, issued from the Clerks Of
fee Of the Circuit Court Of the District Of Colum-
bia for the county Of Washington, and to me d.
WEDNESDAY, the 10TH day of December n next Un
at u O'Clock, m before The Courthouse Of said
county, the following described property, TO wit
All the right, title, and interest OF James Crut-
chett in and to Lot No. 3 in Square No 663, to-
thereon, in the city Of Washington, seized and
levied upon as the property Of James Crutchett,
and will be sold to satisfy Judicials, etc. IA and
las to March term 1855, Still Il Letson against
James Crutchett.
JONAH D. HOOVER,
Marshal for the District Of Columbia
nov H-dts
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DIED.

AT the residence Of Mrs. Walker, On Missouri
avenue, on the night OF the 18th December, at 10
O'Clock, Judge THOMAS J. JOHNSTON, OF
mississippi, In the 35th year Of his age. Judge
Johnston had been for several years member Of
tne First Presbyterian Church; AZ street, and for
tne last two years a ruling elder in the same. He
was aiso, at the time Of his death, chief clerk of
t inc sixth Auditors Once, in the General Post
O@ce ne apartment. Though for some time past
lily.
His funeral will be attended from the First
Presbyterian Church, Ak street. on to- morrow
"wednesday afternoon, at / O'clock
On the 9Th instant, after a protracted illness.
Mr.. LEWIS SMITH, Of Georgetown. in the o9,h
year Of bis age.
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TOYS-TOYS.

TOYS-TOYS.
TENHE BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TOYS,
IL to please all tastes, is to be found at ROB-
ERT'S, cheap Book and Variety Store, 327 Sew
enth street, between X and l. streets.
Also, Newspapers and Periodicals, Of the very
la est dates. dec 13-lw&
WE CALL ATTENTION To OUR MAG.
w nifcent stock Of very superior Gold Watch
es, elegant Jewelry, pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitch
ers, Goblets, w alters, Forks, Spoons, and every
other article Of Table Silver Ware, Silver Gard
Cases, Porimonhaies, fine Fans, &c.
Also, extra heavy plated AIbata Goods and su-
periof Table Cutlery.
riety. Particular attention paid to the selection
Of glasses adapted to the eyes Of wearers.
Possessing every facility, we are prepared to ex-
ecue in the best manner the largest orders for all
articles in our line.
nj w. GAIT & BRO
No. 3a4 Pa. avenue, between sth and 10th sts
dec ST
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Stocks Market

NEW YORK, Dec. IS.-StOcks are firm
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad sSl; Cleyes
land and Toledo Railroad ~; Cumberland
Coal Company 23f; Erie Railroad 81; Gslena
and Chicago Railroad 1921; Michigan South
ern Railroad 94i; Michigan Central Railroad
80; Pennsylvania Coal Company 98t; Read
ing Railroad 93t; Indiana 6's Sit; Virginia
o's 97t.
Sterling exchange higher; 81 premium.
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dec l5-3t
PHRENOLOGY.

MADAME FRICE'S (LATE OF BALTI-
1v1 more) compliments to the Ladies and Cen
tlemen in this city, would inform them that she
has opened her studio at No. SIT street, near
Sixth, where she Is prepared to furnish Phreno-
logical Charts on the shortest notice. This Is no
humbug, but the result Of years OF scientific re
search and experience. Terms moderate A call
Is solicited from those desiring to know them
selves, dec AT, Th&Slm