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Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

INC. 35 A Resolution authorizing the Col
lection in Coin Of Postages due on unpaid
Mail Matter from Foreign Countries.
Whereas the failure to prepay foreign cores
pondence throws upon the Post Office De-
paTtment Of tee United States large balan-
ees which have to be paid in coin, There
fore:
Be it resolved by the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the United States Of
America 10 Congress assembled, That the
Postmaster General be, and is hereby, author
lied to take such measures as may seem to
him advisable to collect hostages on letters
from abroad, not prepaid in order to avoid
loss IN the payment of such balances.
Approved, March 3. 1863.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
STRAY NOTICE.

Taken Up by the undersigned, living 6 miles
southwest Of AspinWali, on the 18th Of November.
one red steer, two years old next spFing has been
running IN the neighbOrhOod f0r the last s OF 9
months. THOMAS HIGGINS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

Washington, Feb. 1S-The Ways
d Means committed sought to-day &c
introduce a measure empowering Secre-
.ary Chase to sell gold whenever and
however he wishes, solely limiting him
Oy ms responsibility for having always on.
mana enough to pay the interest on the
public debt. Objections were made. and
the committee failed 10 get il in. bpt will
soon do It. As Chase now has on hand
over twenty millions in gold ii is mani.
fest this gives him power TO utterly
smash the gold market whenever he
chooses. As a consequence, people wbo
are holding gold at SO to 60 will do well
to get rid of It as soon as possible.
A New York captain just escaued
from confinement in Libby prison
through the c~onivance of Union citizens
arrived here to-day. and was closited viii
Stanton all morning. He represents tha
the change of feshng in Rirhmonc
on the subject of the war is remarkable
and cannot be concealed. All are sicl
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

No. 81 joint Resolution to compensate the
Crew Of The United States Steamer "Mani
tors for Clothing and other Property lost III
the Public Service.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Re-
prese natives Of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the proper ac-
counting officers of the treasury be, and they
are hereby, authorized, in settling the account
OF the petty officers, seamen, and Others of
the crew of the United States steamer "Moni-
tor, !" which was wrecked near Cape Hatteras,
on or about the thirtieth day of Decembe-;
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, to credlr
each Of them the amount of sixty dollars, to
cover thhtir losses of beding, clothing, and
other property, occasioned by the sinking Of
the said steamer.
Approved, March 8, 1868.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
STRAY Notice

Taken Up by the undersigned two miles south o
Nemaha City, on the 18th Of December, one roar
heifer, red neck, one year Old no marks o. brand
NOSES 81. CONNER.
Jan. 2. 1884. n20-st. Pd.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
LOC A L.

be large mules are selling in ST.
at from 5000 to $3.50, and large
horses at from $50 to 1925.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
STRAY NOTICE.

Taken Up by the subscriber, living three miles
south Of BTOWnvills on the bottom road, on the 18th
Of Descended, one heifer ? year cid in the Spring,
red roam, square crop of left ear.
- ABRAHAM PENNY.
Jan. Ist, 1859. MOST, Pd.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

NO. 81 A Resolution to enable the Seere-
tTy OF the Treasury to obtain the Title to
certain Property in the City of Denver,
Colorado Territory, for the Purposes Of the
Branch Mint located in sand Place.
Whereas, The Secretary of the Treasury OF
the United States, In order to carry into
effect an act entitled "An act to establish a
branch mint at Denver, in the Territory OF
Colorado" approked April twsnty-frst,
eighteen hundred and sivty.tw has pur-
chased of Aessrs. Clarke, Grubsr, and Com
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

b. John L. Carson arrived here
DAY, he has been assigned for duty
S. military district, to report at o.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
a ABBOTT,

.rrs AND FoREIoN EEwsPAPER Al
4re AGENCY, $40 BrOsdwsy, New 1ork' are
- .repts for the ASUerfiser and Farmer.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
OF THE PRESS.

met with a very hattering reception from the yurn-
ais Of the country. Read the following Ensns
many.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
The LADY's FRIEND.-This is the title Of . new
magazine published in our city by Deae0n& Peter
son, No. SO Walnut Street. As is titlo Indicates
il is emphaticalIy the lady's friend, AID Il rePlets
with everything calculated to please and instruch
The corps of contributors { its columns embraces
some Of the best literary talent in this eountry and
in England. Tae fashion plates N this numoeri
January. are saDer6 ahd of the latest style, Wnils
there is an abundance Of patterns Of all classes and
descriptions. Gabriel Wilkes "Issturn from he
War" is a sDlenied steel engraving. from adeEign
prepI1ed expressly for the Magazine. This new
ENTERPRISE is emiuenily deserving the patronEgs %
cur lady Observation-Disclosures inquirer.
A New LADIEs' MAGAZISE-Messrs. Deacon \
Peterson have just placed before the pablo the drst
number Of a new Magazine. called The Ladya
Friend. It is evidently very well edited. By Mrs.
Henry Peterson is vel printed and handsomslJ
illustrated and Is full Of excellent original reading
Among its contributors are Mss Eleamsr G. Don-
nelly. whose excellent little sketch called, Gabriel
Wilkes Return, " appears with \ steel engraving in
this number Miss. Eugenia A0tt, Mrs Peterson
Miss Virgins Townsend, Marion Harland, and
many others. "a MedimVal Poem," By Mrs. Rans
dOlph, probably contains the Best thoughts q Tie
numbeT-Fony's Press Philadelphia.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

NO So A Resolution to grant the use Of 3
Portion Of Judiciary, or Annoy Square, Tor
q Home for Destitute Newsbcys in Wash
ingt0n.
Resolved BY the Senate and House of Re-
preventative of the United Ssatss-o of America
in Congress assembled, That the Secretary Of
the Interior be. and he is hereby, authorized
70 grant to Professor Joseph Henry, Henry
Beard, and J. w. Forney, as trustees, and
their successors the use OF a portion Of the
Judiciary Square. or Armory Square, in the
city Of Washington, to erect theron, free from
charge to the United States, a suitable build
ing for a '.HOme for destitute Newsboys p
Provided, That the same can be done without
prejudice to the public interests And proYid-
ed, that all expenses shall be borne BY said
trustees IN erecting, maintaining, and rsmov-
ing said building and that said building shall
be removed whenever the Secretary Of the
Interior shall require the same to be done.
Approved, March 3. 1868.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

No. 20. A Resolution giving the Thanks OF
Congress to Major General William S.
Rosecrans, and the officers and men under
his command, for their Gallautry and good
Conduct in the Battle of MurfreesborOugh,
Tennessee.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the thanks OF
Congress be, and they are heaeby, presented
20 Major General William s. Rosecrans, and,
through him to the officers and men under
his command, for their distinguished gailan-
try and good conduct at the battle of Muir
freesborough, Tennessee, where they achiev-
ed a signal victory Cor our arms.
Sec. 2. And be it further resolved, That
the President of the United States be re-
quested to cause the foregoing resolution to be
communicated to Major General Rosecrans, in
such terms as he may deem best calculated to
give effect thereto.
Approved, March 3, 1863.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
Joy coz E CO.,

ERTIsINs AGENTS and Dealers ID INKS Ano
Material OF all kinds, once ribune Ruiiding,
,rk, and Browns Iron Building fhilAaeipnia'
authorized agents for the Advertiser and faT-
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

river al this place is almost clear
and we think navigation will open
shape of a beat at our levee soon.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

AGENT, and Dealer II
BOOK, and Colored Inks Of the Best 00Aiii'
Dearborn treet, Chicago, Illinois Is our @
,psptfor the Advertiser and FOrn'er-
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

T weather is beautiful at present,
IN that cut door work has been
co ced, and many are making gars
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
Approved, March 8, 1863.

mo. So. Joint Resolution fixing the Pay of
the Commandant of the Navy Yard at
Mare Is land, California.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States Of America
in Congress assembled, That the pay of the
officer Of the navy assigned to the command
of the navy yard at Mare Island, California,
shall be the sea pay of his grade.
Approved, March 5, 1863.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
mo. 26. A Resolution to facilitate the Pa

mo. g.. A Resolution to facilitate the Pay
ment Of sick and wounded Soldiers In the
Hospitals and convalescent Camps.
Resolved BY the Senate and House of Re-
personalities of the United States of America
in Congress assembled. That the paymasteT-
general be, and he hereby is. Authorized and
directed to take immediate measures for the
prompt payment of the sick and wounded
soldiers IN the convalescent camps, hospitals,
and elsewhere, so that they may be fuzzy
paid within sixty days from and after the
passage hereof
Approved, March s, 1863.
no. 81. Joint Resolution TO expedite The
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

mo. q Joint Resolution authorizing the
Appointment of a Commissioners to revise
and codify the Naval Laws of the United
States.
Sesolved by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America
IN Congress assembled, That the President of
the United States be, and he is hereby auth
orized to appoint (by and with the consent of
the Senate) a commissioner, whose duty it
shall he to revise and eodify the naval laws
of the United States and report such revised
code to Congress at its next session. The
annual salary of said commissioner shall be
three thousand dollars.
Approved. March 3. 1863.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

mo. 81 A Resolution expelli1g George E.
Badger from the Board of Regents of the
Smithsonian Institution, aud appointing
Louis Agassiz in his place.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That George E. Bad
ger, a member of the board of regents of the
Smithsonian Institution, who is now giving
aid and comfort to the enemies Of the Gov
eminent, be. and is hereby, expelled from
the said board, and that Louis Agassiz, of
Cambridge, Massachusetts,, be, and heis here
by appointed q member of the said board to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the expulsion
Of Mr.. Badger.
Approved, February 81, 1868.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
Approved, March 8, 1853.

No. Is. Joint Resolution providing for the
Distribution of certain Public Books and
Document.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the Unitod States of America
III Congress assembled, That the Secretary Of
the Interior, and all other custodians thereof,
be, and are hereby, authorized and directed
to cause equal distribution to be made forth
with, among the members of the two houses
of the present Congress, of all books and docu-
ment heretofore printed or purchased at the
cost of the Government and not actually be-
longing to any public library, or the library
kept for use in any department of the Govern
N INT, excepting, however, all such books and
documents as are embraced in any existing
order for the distribution thereof amoung the
members of either house of Cong ress.
Approved, March 3, 1868.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

the dutss thereof in good faith uiain thrss
months from the date Of bis acceptauce.
Approved, March 3, 1863.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25

mo. So Joint Resolutions authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to issue American
Register to certain Vessels named therein.
Resolved by the senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the Secretary Of
the Treasury be, andi hereby, authorized to
issue American registers to the following
named vessels: the "Marion." "Selkirk, OF
Winsor,' Hastings "Ottawa," and "Cali-
%fornia;'' Of the Gswego district il the State of
New York; the '~Providence,T owned by a.
j. Richardson; of New York, and the Cana
dian built steamers Getty of Toronto" of De-
troit, and "Blue Bonnet" of New York.
Approved, March 8, 1868.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
Arkansas will be fully represented in
the Louisville Freedom Convention.


LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at tie Third Session of the Thirty-ssUeHt
Congress.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
aOperti5er
n yCRREN.

5WETTLEE, THURSDAY, FEB Is. 1864.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
THI LADIES FRIEND,
A MONTHLY MAGAZINE,
OF
LITERATURE AND FASHION.

The January number OF our New AagazinekhE
met with a very fattsring reception from the journ-
ais Of the country. Read the following gmsns
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
TERM: Cash IN ADVANCE.

DEACON O. JEFFERSON,
No 5ie WalRus a., S~haadalPkiE
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
Approved, March 8, fS63.

mo. 81 Joint Resolution to expsaiss the
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-02-25
Glorious NeWsl
CLOTHING sEVmYRlTEi

wo, the uneeasausd, Win rsspostzl5 intern as
csalzsns OF Brownvills und ths surr5h1lzr euniry
that we have received ons of TIE ben sslestef sisssss
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-06-15

The Shoddyifes, Contractors, and Post.
snasierss met in CoEsenfiofi, at Baltimore,
orI the TIN inss., and e>Don;naied ABRAHAM
Lincoln for President. and AxDsEw JoHs>
SON. renegade Democrat Of Tennessee,
FOR Vice President. No other nominations
copld be made when yon once consider and
view 10 The true light the complexion Of the
material which composed that august body.
To have even harbored thought in ones
mind that come other person than Mr. Lin.
coin might possibly be made the nominee,
would have bceL considered "embarrassiug
the administration" The contractors and
plunderers OF our government are highly
eIaied attheir success, ia The re-nomiualion
Of this usurper, imbeciIe, and iytant. AsRa
BAN LlEcoLs. They keep quiet on The
Cleveland movement. but in secse, circles,
are known TO view il, of serious damsge TO
theif cause. The Democratic party, the
enlg Union, Iaw-abidine. and Constifational
party in existence, can look upon the action
# the Cleveland Convention onIy as an
omen Of some good results II certainly
will tend 10 damage the success OF the Bal.
.imors nominee. thereby making The pros-
pscis OF slecting the choice of The Chicago
Democratic Convention, more sure, let his
name be GkoRee B McCLE.LAa, or asny
other manp With judicions nomination
ths Democratic party an go before the peo.
pie with q perfect hope of ssccess,-,hey
can batter down this corrupt and dissrsee- g.
II
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Fremont Platform .

The following 10 3 synopsis OF the plat
form adopted by the Cleveland Convention,
which nominated JOHN C. FRkMoEr for
President, against ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the
Shoddyiles and Contractors candidate
Fiys,-That The Federal Union shall be
preserved.
Second-That the Constitution and laws
of the United States musl be observed and
obeyed.
Third-That the rebellion must be sup
pressed by force of arms, and without com
promise.
Fouth-That ihe right of free speech,
free press and the habess corpus be held
inyiolaie, seve in districts where martial
law has been proclaimed.
Ffth-That the rebellion has destroyed
slavery, and The federal constitution should
and 10 secure 10 all men absolute equality
before the law.
Sirh-That integrity and economy are
demanded at all times in the administration
Of The government, and iha, in time of war
the want of them is criminal.
Seventh-That The right of asylum, except
for crime aud subject 10 law,i a recognized
principle of American liberty that any vi:
oIation of il cannot be overlooked and N ust
NOT 60 unreSuked.
Eiehh-Taai The national policy known
as the "Monfoe Doctrine" has become a
recognized principIe and that the establish
menl oi an anti republican government on
this continent by any foreign Power cannot
be tolerated
Enfh-That the gratitude and support OF
the nation are due to the faithful soldiers
and The earn est leaders of the Union army
and navy for their heroic achievements and
dea,hless alor in defense oi our imperlled
country and OF civil liberty.
Tenth = That the one Term policy for the
Presidency, adopted by the people, is
strengthened by the iorce OF the existing
crisis, and should Do maintained by oonsli-
tutioHai amendments.
EieUenfh-That The constitution should be
so amended that the President and Vice
President shall be elected by direct vote
of the people.
IiceJih-Thsl The question Of the recon-
siruction of the rebeilious States belong 10
the people through their Representatives in
Congress and not ihs Executive.
7hirtetnih-Tha, the confiscasion of the
lands OF the rebels and their distribution
among the soldiers and actual settlers 10 a
measnte Of injnsiice
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I# ~
The prescott adminisiraiion is more aem,
earFasssd" ihaa any ihateYsr before exist.
ed
II you vote against the abolition tieket
you embarrass The adminisiralioa
Il you rpeak tightly of the negro,
you emb arrass The administration.
Hyou don't attemptio sieal fortune from
the goveroment, you embarrass the ad
minislration.
II you dom; cheat the soldiers you en-
banass the administration.
! II you sugges: thai Abe Lincoln and his
party are incompetent to administer the
affairs oil The governmsni, and bring The
war 10 close, you embasrass the admini g
irslion
you don't suggest that idea, why, you
embaErass the administration.
II you are the victim of an abolition for
ger, as were The World aud Journal of
Commerce, you em5arrass the admi mis-.
lrsiion
you amt as per the Inlsud Telegraph
Company, you embarrass the adminislra-
tioa.
II you are in favor Of the Constitution and
the Union a. il was, yon embarass the ad-
miniru alton. Lebanon Advertiser.
a We have ,aken The liberty OF extending
tae list OF causes which so seriously embar-
fass the administration, yet il is By no
means full En- ScRAs7os RkeIsrrR.l
If yon dom. believe Abraham ought 10
be re elected, you embarrass the admins
lraiion.
liJoa think for yourself yon embarras tho
administration
you believe in The doctrines laid down
by the trainers of the ramsnt, you en-
barrass the administrations
II you speak iavorsbly of former admins.
trations, you embarraas the ADMINISTERS
lion.
II you are in favor ofriehis given to citi-
zens under the habeas corpus, yon smbar-
rass the administration.
II you believe in free speech snd free
press, you embarrass the administration
II you say The war is prosecuted Tor the
purpose OF emsncipaiing The negro, you
embarrass the administration
1t you oppose miscegenalion, you embar
rass the administration.
Il you prefer gold 10 greenbacks, you
smbarrass the Administrations.
10 fact, every thing you do or say that
would favor retoru to the people of the
power his excellsncy has usurpsd, embar
rasses the administration.
The Abraham and his bas,iies before their
eyes say that the ignorancs, stupidity,
shoddy and cotton contracts, etc., which
environ it, are really the most serious caus-
es which embarrass The administration. !,
is also stated conidsntislly, thai the cieve-
land Convention has greatly weakened The
administration, and caused il 10 question it's
favorite doctrine, The divine right OF Kings
TO rule the country.
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BRIDGE LETTING.

UNHE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will
Il receive proposals at the House OF Jo-
seph Shoemaker, in Pine township, CO.
lum5ia county, between the hours OF ~
O'Clock, q. m, and | p. m, on SATUR-
DAY, The 9Th day of JULY next, for build
iug an OPEN TRUSS BRIDGE over the
West Branch OF Lillie Elshingcreek, in
said hip, near Philip Shoemaker's.
Said Bridge 10 be 80 feet between abut-
ments width, II feet height, iest and
6 riches from low water-mark !; the abui-
ments to bs 6 feet ihIck, and the upper
and lower wing walls. on north side, -
feel long the lower wing wall, on south
side, - feet long the wing walls TO be 3
feet thick.
Plan and specifications can oe seen on
the day aud place OF letting.
By order OF The County Commissioners.
r. C. FRUIT, Clerk.
Commissioners Office.
Bloomsburg, June IS, 1s64
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D / Z D..

In Scott tnship, on the r8lh OF April,
1864. Hen LLOYD WlreNIear. aged 6
years On d 9th inst, JOHN V. WITENIGHT
aged 8 yea2 months and 22 days /; and
on the SIh IT,, CLARA NJ. WIresIGHr. aged
II monthsld 4 days, children OF John ".
aud Sarah Witenignt all died ol Dip
liberia.
In Ponaie, on the 22d of April, 1864,
UzAL McLENT, son of Oscar P and Mary
J. Ent sa 2 years and month.
In Fishgcreek township, Columbia co, /,
on the 0lthst, May NJ, wife of Martin
A. Ammenan. aged 3s years, 8 months,
and day
A motheHear, dear companion,
Death hasnaiched from US away,
God Gale her from a world of darkness
10 dwell here shines eternal day.
Mciher dar tits lone without thee,
Now 20 ttad the silent dust
Where scoit Thy feet have wandered
Ere thy Pacetn voice was hushed.
Oh how sweet he voice, my mother,
Lispec by ihosewho loved thee well,
Bat they peaceful soul is rhouling
WaeFe the holyangeIs dwell.
Yoo have let adear companion,
AM group olchidren, three,
ont a babe, offender years,
A tpther's jot was he.
Litils WIiEe ia IN heaven
Molhr, you are with him now,
SiHgig with him songs of eIadness,
Near hose teet the angels bow.
Bat wshould not weep for Thee,
Ihon row where Jesus reigns;
Fare "eInother, dearest mother,
J" whtpeet, yes. meet again.
in Mnnt Pleasant township, Cclumbi
comfy, olSaturday, June l1ih, 1864, M
DAVID J. fvrERsoN, aged about 80 years.
In b'o' twp, near Bloomsbury, o.
thursday . 9Th inst, Mrs. RSBEccA
FISHER, yoilsst daughter of James Lake
| Esq, aged 2yea,s. mon,bs and davs.
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j.
We never heard 50 much complaint,
under any other administration as We do
under the present one. about ihe way our
Post Offices ars conducted throughout the
coaniry. 10 This coaniy ,hsrs is a good
deal of dissatisfaction al certain Offices.
We shall moi Al pressn, mention their
names, but il we hear aEy more complaint
We. shall expose The parties. Our paper,
IS veil as others, are sent 10 cenain Offices,
IN this eouniy. 10 regular subscribers, and
ars never delivered Upon inquiries being
made Tor their papers, the persons inquir-
ing are pni of wilh-'they haven't come
yei." This 10 the work OF 0LD ABK's min
ions-ihe work Of hat parry who cried
aiond in The Issi Presidential cam paign,
Free Press. Fnss Soeech,p and Free
Negroes p They are now The advocates
OF mob-vioiencs, muzzied press, supprss-
sion Of ihs liberty Of speech, and The su,-
pension Of the writ OF knbsas corpus. OLD
ARE servants in ibis county are the mosl
noisy in defence Of these usgTpa,ions and
violations of on rights which are guaranteed
us BY the letter and spirit Of The Consliiu
fion- How refreshing 'twould be TO The
couniry 10 once more have aman in Wash
inston who has respect for the Constitution
and who would preserve, in tact, instead Of
destroy, the county
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Wao Is sBALDr' Snr1H-He ;s Penn
sslvanian. and : graduate Of West Point -
During the Mexican w ar be was . csplain
in the regular srmy, and vas noted for bis
sdashn and bravery. From some cause or
oshers Do lost most OF The hair from his head
u1en young. and therefore Obtained ahs
sobriqnel Of ..Balssy.D which has chung TO
him 70 the present day. When in Mexico
nndsr General Tsyior, il IN imporisns ser.
rice vss 10 be pariormed which required
skiII AID brsvsfy, ihe old hero was wont 10
says Send !or Baby Smith. he'll dc itp-
General smiih was With Grant ia The Wssi.
snd performed important SERVICES at Look
ont Mountain. and other imporIan, occas-
ions Gran: read him Al once, and having
les;sd him, assigned him 10 commsnd
undsr Bnllsr, 10 tns campaign now in pro
srsss-