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Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
CIRCULAR.
CONTROLLING QUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE,
State Of Arkansas,

CONTROLLING QUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE,
State of Arkansas,
Washington, Ark, Oct. 5, 1868.
The following officers have been assigned to
duty as Post Quartermasters for the collection
Of the "Tax in Kind in this State, and are
now on duty as such:
Capt. ]. X. P. Pritchard, A. O. NJ. P. A. G.
s., for the district comprising the counties OF
Saline Hot Springs. Clark, Ouachita, Calhoun,
Bradley, Drew, Union, Chicot, Dallas, Ashley,
with headquarters at Arkadelphis, Clark CO.
Capt. Brownlee W. Taylor, A. Q. NJ. p. A.
G s. for the district comprising the counties Of
Hampstead, Sewer, Pike, Lafayette, Columbia,
Polk, Montgomery, Conway, Scott, Franklin,
Pope, johnson, and Yell, with headquarters at
Was hington. Hampstead county.
Should changes be made, due notification
will be given.
JOHN C. PEAY.
Major & Q. NJ. in ch arge.
Arkansas papers please copy three times and
send bill to this Office. 1913
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
To the People Of Arkansas, Louisiana
and Texas

Vour homes are now in peril-vigorous ef-
i forts on your part can alone save portions
of your State from invasion. You should con-
test the advance of the enemy at every thicket,
gully and stream; harrass his rear and cut Of
his supplies. Thus will you prove important
auxillaries in my attempts 70 reach him in
front and drive him routed from our soil.
Determination and energy only can prevent his
destruction OF your homes. by vigorous and
united effort you preserve your property, you
secure independence for yourselves and chill
dren-all that renders life desirable. Time is
uow our best friend. Endure while longer,
victory and peace must crown our efforts
The annexed Regulations governing the for
nation Of corps for local defence are published
for your information; and ! call upon you 70
organize promptly under it. provisions.
Z. KIRBY SMITH,
Lieut.. Gen. Commanding.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

% Gen. Macgruder has issued a pro-
ciamation calling upon the militia and
minute men Of Texas to hasten to the de-
fence Of the coast. The following is the
Introductory paragraph.
Sabine Pass, Sept: lO.-To the SOL
ders and Citizens of Texas-I have as.
certaned beyond doubt, from letters fc und
on board the steamer "Clilton," and in
telligeuce from the Calcasieu, that the
late expedition against this place was com
posed Of fifteen thousand men, including
fifteen hundred cavalry, large quantity
Of artillery AND number Of wagons and
mules, for serious invasion Of the State
of Texas. The enemy is now returning.
Seven war vessels now lie off this place
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
Exchange Notice NO. 6.

Richmond September II, 1868.
THE following Confederate officers and men,
Il captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi, July
4th, 1863, and subsequently paroled. have
been duly exchanged, and are hereby so de-
clared:
/. The officers and men Of Gen. c L. Ste
venson's Division,
2. The officers and men Of Gen. Bowen :
Division.
3. The officers and men Of Brig Gen.
Moore's Brigade.
4. The officers and men Of the I'd Texas
Regiment.
5, The officers and men Of WauPs Legion.
6. Also, all Confederate officers and men
who have been delivered at City Point at any
time previous to the 25th July, 1863, have
been duly exchanged and are hereby 50 de-
clared. ROBERT OULD,
37-6w Agent Of Exchange.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

~CoTToN BURNING!-We are officially
Informed that the order to burn cotto q
applies only to cotton stored in Camden
and vicinity. 1t was not intended to ap-
ply at present to any stored in Washing.
ton or on Red River.
We believe every lock of cotton ought
to be burned before being allowed to fall
into the hands of the enemy; but there is
no danger of our authorities acting pre-.
cipitately or wautdnly. ..
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
500 REWA ARD.

DANAwAY from the subscriber, living at
III DeKalb, Bowie county, Texas. on the 23d
inst, for which viii pay one hundred dollars
reward for his apprehension and confinement
in any Jail 20 that can get him, NEGRO
MAN, named Ephram, Of black color, about
40 years Of age, feet 2 inches high, heavy
set, round face, had on q gray wool hat, white
jeans pants, and recently brought from cOrleys
Ridge. and in all probability viii Try to get
back to that place
ROBERT BEVILL-
DeKalb, Texas, Sept. 26, 1868. 36-4"
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

70 Our fellow citizen of Hampstead
Capt. J. B Davis, has made his escape
from the Federas. We are happy to
welcome him safe at home. He was taken
at Port Hudson. . nd confined in the Gus
tom House at Ne Orleans, until an op-
portunlty offered of taking French leave
We are under obligations to him again:
as We have been before, for bundle of
late Eastern papers. They are the latest
and most interes ting Which have come to
hand.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

EW We invite attention to the Pro.
clamatlen and accompanying orders of
Geu. Pagan. Men of Arkansas! Here
is leader who has already endeared him
self to your hear is. A brave, gallant.
considerate officer, identified with Arkan
SLAMS, and with a national reputation,
fairly won upon the field. Rally to his
call! What better can you want?
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
Runaway.
37-n

COMMIT ED to the jail Of Hampstead county
" as q runaway, on the lst inst. NEGRO
MAN, calling himself Anthony, about % years
old. dark copper color, feet inches high
and weighs about 140 pounds. The owner is
notified to come forward, prove property and
pay charges as required by law.
j. ERWIN,
JailOr Hampstead county, Ark.
Oct. z, 1863. 81 If
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
HEADQUARTERS DIsrRIcT OF ARx.

SPECIAL ORDER, No 173.
!. Brig. Gen. James F. Pagan, P. A. C. s.,
is assigned to the command of all the Arkan-
sas troops that may be raised under General
Order No. AZ. Department Headquarters.
2 This does not in any way affect his pres
ent command.
g. The troops raised under this order will
be rendezvoused at the headquarters Of his
Brigade by battalion, company, or individualE
for inspection and assignment 70 duty.
By Command Of 1t. Gen. HoLMEs,
J. 2. BELTON,
1t Col. and A. A. Gen.
To Brig. Gen. JAS. F. FAGAs, Com'd'g.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

FRoM VIKGINIA.-Despatches from Rich
mond and Lynchburg of the 2lst inst, state
that on Friday the 18th, Col. Foster with
1900 men attacked Col. Carter, list Tenn
Eegt. } 500 strong, at Kingston, 25 miles west
of Bristol. Carter sent to Jones for reinforce.
ments, which failing, Carter retired slowly
through Bristol, firing upon the pursuing en-
envy. They entered the town with yells, de-
stroyed the Confederate store house, and
stores valued at $50, 900 captured some stores
and gutted some stores and private residences
A large portion of the town was burnt.
Jones whipped the enemy at Zoicoffer. 10
miles from Bristol on Sunday, and 1t is report
ed Williams Brigade in the rear captured the
entire retreating force, numbering 2, 400. The
despatch says "the last rumor needs confrma,
ton, but jones victory is doubtless true"
We have dispatches from Richmond to the
2lst. Ali was quiet on the Rapidan. Ru-
mors we're current o: an impending battle on
the Rappahannock-amounti to nothing.
Commissioner Ould went down the river on
the 21st, to meet Gen. Meredith, to arrange
terms for the resumption Of exchange Of pris-
noers.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
stolen.

NROM me at this place, on the night nf tns
1 26th inst, BAY HORSE, years IN,
one white bind foot, back has been burl, sMan
Jumps on weathers from saddle hurl, s1D1 nc
fore, near Is bands high, w,rks s'1;.ar, 20
r,a - p .nv incarnation thankfully received.
"e, vi any i"i0' j. BSHE RS
washington, Ark, Sept. 80. 1868. 800
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

CHOICE DTS tROM THE FORT SM1TH
+ IoN."-Specimens of Veracity.
Davis, after conference with all the Gov
erRors of the Rebel States, has decided to
call out 100000 black troops This will
make his black army bigger than his
white one. Who now objects to recruiting
negroes
Fort Sumter has surrendered to the
Union forces. and Fort Wagner has been
blown up By the Confederates Charles
ton is at the mercy of Gen. Gilmore, and
is undoubtedly in his possession before
LITTLE Rock TAKEN.-Total Defeat
OfPricc-Rebel Loss l, ,500.-Gen David
son attacked Price ten days ago. A de
termined battle ensued. Price was total
ly routed, leaving 800 dead in the en-
trenchments. Gen. Davidson, after
Prices retreat occupied the city. Prices
total loss was not less than l, 800 He is
now posted near Red River, with small
portion of his defeated and demcralized
army.
GoINa FAsT.-The leading Secession.
lists are going fast. Yancy, Hindman
7 and Pemberton have died within a few
weeks past. Jeff Davis health is very
poor. The "Confederacy" itself is on its
last legs.
Specimens of Wit
PooR ANCoRAGE--TheC Confederate
ship must be in troubled water, when her
CabeU keeps running out so. rapidly.
QUOTING SHAKESPEARE To SOME PUR :
PosE.-When the Second Brigade caught
Cabell, near the Devils Buck Bone, he is
said to have exclaimed, ....
4'Can such things be, and overcome Us like a
summers CloudP''
Cabell tn en- came to anchor.
A MATTER OF PROPER Inquiry
When 'Old Pap" ran from Little Rock,
was he ssPrice Currant?" That is the
question.
Specimens of decency.-The great rebel
and thief, John B. Floyd, died the 26th
ult. at Abingdon, Va. -..
nsg- The Devil must look out for the
integrity ofhis dominions. Yancy, Hind
man, Pemberton, "StonewalP' jackson,
Moseby, Holmes, and the other Seceders
that have lately gone to hell, Will get up
a rebellion, and Floyd will steai his brim-
stone.
There is enc respectable paragraph in
the paper. We believe the course of the
Fort Smith ladies the most proper and
diguifed one.
FoRr SMITH LADIEs.-The ladies Of
For. Smith have manifested but little or
none of the petuiance, anger and i'll man
ners, which SO greatly disgraced the ladies
of other Southern cities when occupied by
Federal troops. They have been retired,
lad7.like and hospitable. They have been
especially kind to our sick and wounded
in the hospital, furnishing without s0liei'
tation many comforts and luzuries to the
suffering soldiers. This graceful conduct
has won for them universal respect, and
many, many thanks from the sufferers
they have 80 considerably relieved.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
NOtiCe.
TO HOLDERS OF CHANGE TICKETS.

LII persons holding notes of the Wash
a in gton Exchange Company" or The Ex-
change Company at Washington" are hereby
requested to present the same for redemption
TO the undersigned. a. soon as possible.
4. y. WILLIAMS, President.
III. GARDEs. Cashier.
Washington, Oct. z, 1868. 3I-u
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

pg- Col. R. H. Crockett, of the 1Stt
Arkansas Regiment, has been for some
time sick and epndned to his room at this
place. The friends of the gallant and &C.
complishei Colonel will be glad to hear,
that although st i'll very weak, he is rap
idly recovering, and will be soon in posi-.
tion in the field.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
Found.

NTEAR Arkadelphia, a large sum Of money,
IN which the owner can have by describing
the money, paying for this advertisement, and
rev arding the finder.
Apply at this Office.
Oct. Z, 1868. 31-u
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
Notice..
37-tf

TT AVING ceased business Boot and Shoe
IL Maker, request all persons who have lef
material at ny shop to call and take the sam'
away.
d. Il. CAMPBELL.
Washington. Oct. Z. 1863. 36-2
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

W- We have been pleased to meet with
our former confrere, Gen. A. G.. Myers,
OF the Fort Smith Parallel, who is now
here on visit.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

% Capt c. Langtree has furnisA ed
as with an interesting number of the N.
7. Herald ofthe 18th ult We are much
obliged.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

70 Several obituaries and other matter
are postponed for want of room. We ask
patience.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

Hfar Large supply of Envelopes and Stamps
for sale at the Postofice
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
N Office.

MAJ. r. M. Wilson is duly authorized to act
Nl as my agent during my absence.
W. o. BRADLEY.
Sept. 80, 1863. 36-3*
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.
LIST OF APPOINTMENTS.

DEING a Candidate for Congress IN the
I'D Second Congressional District, viii EJECT
and address my fellow citizens II the follow
ing times and places:
At Rock Port, Hot Spring county, Friday,
October ..
At Hot Springs, Hot Spring county, Satur-
day, October 5.
At Perryville, Perry county, Monday, Octo-
Der >.
At Dardanelle, Yell county. Wednesday,
October ..
AT Waldron, Scott county, Monday, October
L..
Az Greenwood, Sebastian county, Wednes-
day. October IA
At Fort Smith, Sebastian county, Friday,
October l6-
At Dallas, Polk county, Monday, October
10.
At Mt. Ida, Montgomery county, Wednesday,
October 21.
At Caddo Gap Mills, Montgomery county,
Thursday, October q
At Washington. Hampstead county. Mon
day October 70.
Punctual attendance will be given at the
above places nj the time unless unavoidably
prevented. when and where | shall be pleased
to meet as many of the citizens Of the country
as can make it convenient TO attend.
have respectfully invited my competitor to
meet me at tfe different appointments, but he
has declined. Time will be divided with any
ono who may wish to respond.
r. X GARLAND.
EzF- Camden Herald, Arkadelphia War
Times, Conference Journal, and the Little
Rock Patriot. keep standing till time expires,
and forward bills to this Office.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

CALIFORNIA.-lt Is very probable that
the u. S. will lose its Pacific States, and
that the next decade will witness a new
Empire west of the Rocky Mountains -
We fad the following iu the Chicago
Tribuue:'
San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE State
is full of rumors OF contemplated rising
of seccssionists, aud there is consequently
an uneasy feeling in the public mlud
Ou the 9th an atfray occurred ar vi
salia, small town in Tulare county, be-.
tween secessiunists and soldiers stationed
there One OF the latter was killed and
several of the former wounded. Tairty-
six shots were exchanged. Tularc and
adjoining counties III the southern part Of
tie State contain numerous secessiouists.
AT Visalia great excitement prevailed 80
Some Union citizens organized home
guard, aud others pursued the parties
who had fired at the soldiers. The house
OF the man who shot the soldier was
burned down on the night Of the 7th,
which exasperated both uuionists and Sc
cessionists, each accusing the other Of the
deed. Gen. Wright, Militia commander
at San Francisco, telegraphed thrt all
spare arms among the soldiers at Visalia
should be distributed among loyal citizens
and dispatched troops Cavalry from
Owens river to-day.
Rumors are current of secession ou.
breaks in Santa Clara and Essalono coun-
ties, north and south of Bay VesperIy.-
Both counties have large secession ele-
ments. The reports are discredited, but,
their ready circulation creates alarm.
Gen. Wright telegraphed some days
since to Washington for permission to
Immediately begin new defences OF San
Francisco, costing 100000, but received
no reply Last night the city supervisors
voted the city guarantee of repayment
to any person who would advance $780,
600 to enable him instantly to commence
the proper fOrrifcalions, payable BY the
general government.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

MEx OF ARKass.sl The time has come
VIII. n every man capable of doing SO, must
take up arms 1t Is for the defence OF your
homes, Your iresides and families. Where is
the man who will falter in such a cause!
am assigned to command you Organize
As above required and report at once Let
there be no wavering, no doubtings, Ho delays.
You are called upon to defend your homes
against the tread Of the invaders, and your
families from their hot, insulting hands. To
ARMS, then, men Of ArkGasGs! as you are men,
To Arms
You are to be an army Of Arkdnsds-to re-
main on its soil-to fight against its enslave-
ment ard ruin. am ready to lead you. and
this leadership would not exchange for the
pr0uiest command in the army.
Gene. then, from the mountain and the val
ley--from your homes wherever they be-for
the sake OF those homes and all that makes
them dear, come. O,gdHize, and that quickly.
Bring every arm that you have or can obtain
Let us strike for our Stdte, its homes, its honor
and happiness, and its deliverance is certain.
j. F. FAGAN,
Bri1 Gen
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

NORTHERN DlsPATCHEs.-The following
is summary of the news by the steamer
Olympus, which sailed from Liverpool on
The 18th ult., received by the City of New
York
A committee of the Emancipation So
ciety, on the 25th, memoralized Earl Rus
sell to stop the departure of the two
steamers designed for the Confederate
service, constructed by the builders of the
Alabama, and ready to sail from the Mer.
sey They aliege that one was to sail on
or about the 9th August, and be received
by the Florida, which WIS lowering on
the coast for the purpose. They also al
legei that another ironcad is approaching
completion on the Clyde, and call upon
the Government TO promptly interfere ard
apply the law with vgor
The Daily News backs up the memorial.
Seward, in responding to the address of
the anti-slavery conference at Manchester
to Lincoln, says that their arguments fur
nish the President additional motives to
put down the insurrection.
1t is reported that a conference of Ge,
man princes have adopted the NEST i'm
portant recommendation of Austria.
London, Aug 27.-It is reported that
Mr. DAYTON has received Instructions from
his Government to protest against the
French proceedings in Mexico.
A steamer, supposed to be Florida, was
seen passing down the channel eff Queens
town on the 23d of August, evidently in
the track of an American vessel.
The Central Association for the recog-
milton of the Confederate States, at Man
chester, has issued manifesto, strongly
urging recognition and friendly mediation.
The Times, in its city article, says there
is no belief in the threats OF the Wash
ing.on Government against Frar ce iu re-
gard to mediation; the general belief being
that the Il american protest will be feeble,
and unattended by any threat; for the first
really offensive threat against Napoleon
would be the signal for the dellverance OF
the Confederates.
New York, Sept IA dispatch of the
9th, dated at headquarters, to the Herald,
says that prisoners deny that Lee Is re-
ceiving any large reinforcements, and say
that the army is being rapidly depleted
by desertion. This is also confirmed by
citizens who have come inside Of our lines
near the vicinity of the river anc Cui-
pepper.
Passes for over five thousand contra
bands to go tosWashington have been
granted since Our army came from Mary
land. There is scarcely slave now 10 be
found east of the mountains, and north OF
the Rappahannock, who is not too old for
service, or too worthless to enjoy freedom.
A portion of Bufoid's cavalry crossed
the river at United States Ford, and ira
versed the rebel country some distance
over land, and saw no rebel troops, except
a few pickets, who fed when our cavalry
appeared in sight. 1t is not thought the
enemy have any troops, save few cavalry
pickets, between the Rappahannock and
Rapidau rivers.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

Arkadelphia, Ark, Oct. "a, 1868. !
II i hereby ordered, that all persons who
all join the command now being raised BY
Gen. Pagan, shall be thereby relieved from
all duty as militia men OF this State.
H. FLANAGAN, Governor, &c.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
Office Com'd't Conscripts Dist Of Ark,


Washington sept 18th, 1868.
The following orders from lid. Qr's Bureau
Conscription, Dept Mississippi, are
published for the information Of all concerned.
lsipuedl b.. F. DANLEY,
Com'dt Conscripts, Dist Arks-
HEApqUARIERs BUREAU OF CoNscEIPTIoS !
Department Trans Mississippi,
Shreveport, La, Aug. %, 1868.
General Orders, Nc. 8.
|. 50 much Of paragraph H. Of General Or
der No. z, issued from this Bureau as prohibits
Conscrirts from volunteeringis hereby revoked
All persons liable to conscription may, before
enrolment, volunteer in companies organized
and in the service in the Trans Mississippi
Department. If the companies to which they
wish to attach themselves are not Immediately
accessible, they may report themselves TO the
Enrolling Officer, who will swear them into the
service. and give them orders 10 their rsspec-
tive companies
II Volunteer Aid lie Camps. if within con-
script ages, are not exempt from conscription.
They must be enrolled and then detailed If
deemed necessary by the commander Of the
Department, TTans-Miss.
By command of
Brig. Gen. GREER,
". STEDNAS, A. A. G..
Hr.pou.RrERs Bureau OF CoSsCRIPrIos
Department Trans Mississippi,
Shreveport La, Aug. 2s, 1868 J
General Orders No. 10.
The Headquarters Of this Bureau are re-
moved to the town Of Marshall, Texas.
BY order of
Brig. Gen. GREER,
". STEDNAS, 4. A.G.
HEADQUARrERs BUREAC OF CoSscsIPTIoS
Department Trans Mississippi.
Shreveport. La, Aug %, 1863.
General Orders No. III.
Persons detailed under paragraph Ill Of
General Order No. 6, will. in addition to paying
the sum Of $500. annually, be required to make
affidavit before some officer authorized by law
to administer oaths, that during the continu-
ance of the detail, they will sell the surplus,
lover n suficiency for their own families, Of
TIE breadsiuffs and other provisions which
they have or may hereafter have, to the gov
ernment, INDECENT persons, and the families Of
officers and soldiers in the Confederate service
at prices net exceeding the following. wiz
Wheat, - Per bushel Flour, 10 cents per
pound; Corn, II per bushel; Corn Meal, Il p
per hushel: Potatoes IS cents per bushel; Oats
81; Rye, 81; Barley, 81; Pork, 10 cents per
pound; Bacon, Is cents per pound; Beef, 3
cents per pound; Lard, Is cents per pound
The detail Of said persons shall continue only
so long a. they shall sell as aforesaid, and if 1t
l. determined, by departure from the terms
or the affidavit, the sum Of money paid pur-
suant to said General Orders, No. 8, shall be
forfeited to tie government. The affidavit re-
quired by this order shall be filed with the
Enrolling Officer
BY command Of
Brig. Gen. GREER,
36-3 A. POPE, A. A. G.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
Machinery for Sale.

0NE Steam Saw and Grist Mill, with every
" thing complete and in good running order,
has only been in use about eight months; also
a set of Blacksmith tools. and eight dozen fine
cut lO-inch Files, and 400 feet gum betting.
Terms, ca.h, negro property or land
Address. II. X. L. MlNFREY.
Lewisville, Ark, Oct, Z, 1868. 3T-4
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

OFFICE CoNMaSDANT CoNscRGPTs.
Washington, Ark, Sept 25, 1863.
Having established my headquarters at this
place, Enrolling officers and others having
business will address me here.
i. r. DANLEY,
Commandant Conscripts, Dist. Ark.
Oct Z. 1865. &c.,
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07
Terms OF AdyertfSine

bss~ We are authorized to announce Rurus
a. GARLAND, of Hampstead county, as can
qldate to represent the people of this (Second)
Dlstrlct IN the Confederate Congress Election
hrst Wednesday in November, 1858.
Bas~ We are authorized to announce Hon.
u. D. RoYsToN as a candidate for reelection
TO Congress from this (Second) Congressional
District.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

The foil owing orders from lid. Qr's Bureau
CONSUMPTION, Dept Trans Mississippi, are
published for the information Of all concerned.
lSiruedl b. r. DANLEY,
Com'd't COnscripts, Dist Arks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1863-08-04

sunday ala a. ~ Ay occurred on tie ray.niN ave
ul. ieIly r'-t b-'vs-a ao..i, Wr..h aud M Ia
Hare, Vie. ue attet ss, '.atb,d IN the breast
N,l' 4f,,s'rl .u3 l1fk,d ~ 90 tho CITY Prison,
-ul ..nttFi.eu lfSa r4s conveyed 20 ris loin. aud
10 ,lu,ia-.ed SO la -. dsuEeIOu. eOnl4'lon.
tlrr tn So'rii.-Th There were several cases
m N soIH iu Je.ssy Cuv v~,cfcsy, two y
r1.a oy.d fatN.. "uf IN rls1 Ia named John
'. a' g. f'fi sc 800 Y.t street, Who -- employed 10
f''uov,n. i-u.sr aud died hour after teins pros
rated.