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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

Ind Whereas, The persons holding
such shares in said Engine, have with
the exception of g. w. MerrilD made
donation to said Company of each OF
their respective shares,
g Therefore, Resolced, That we, the
members of Pioneer Fire Company
No. !, Of the City of East Saginaw,
now owning said Engine-with the
exception of the share above mentioned
may, in its future conduct on parade
or at fires, MERIT the donation SO gen.
erously bestowed.
ResOlred, That the said Company
take this method of expressing their
thanks to the donors, hoping that by
tho means now in their hands they
may be able to make each person
feel proud of the gift he has SO gener-
ously bestowed upon the ssid Com
pany. A. w. EGGERT,
PETER MUMFORD,
JOHN SWIFT.
HIAo Committee.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

CLosrxe Our.--H. A. Wales, Enter
prise Block, North Water Street, being
compelled on account of i'll health to
retire from the mercantile business, is
selling off his excellent stock of La
dies Dress Goods, Domestics, Trim
mings, Boots and Shoes, etc, at fig
ures Gar below the general market
rates. Some Of the bargains he offers
are Jpazticularly worthy the attention
Of the ladies, and from the way his es-
tablishment is throngod we should
Judge that his fair customers have
determined upon soon closing out all
articles thereof which come in the line
Of their requirements.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

Locs.-A portion of the logs from
the Chippewa and Pine have reached
Midland, and the rest from that quar-
ter are all en- route. Tho prospects are
favorable for full run from oil the
tributaries of the Saginaw and an
abundant stock for the mills.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

GROCERY AND Provision STORE
Read the new advertisement of Geo.
c. Sanborn, in this paper. His house
is well known throughout the valley,
is always supplied with everything in
the line of Groceries, Provisions, Ship
Supplies, etc, and enjoys a well earned
reputation for enterprise, fair dealing
and iberality.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

RETAIL GRocERY.-John O'Brien,
Genesee Street, near junction of La
peer and Jefferson sts., has an excel.
lent assortment of Family Groceries,
Provisions, Produce, Supplies, etc,
which he proposes to sell at fair rates.
See advertisement.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

STEAMER RUBY.-We learn from
reliable authority that the low pressure
steamer Ruby is soon to be placed on
the route between Saginaw and Bay
City. The Ruby, though not a new
boat, is a comfortable, snug built, lit
tie craft, makes first rate time, and is
well adapted to the river route.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

NAVIGATION OPEs.-The steamer
Reindeer, which left Bay City last
Monday morning, succeeded in reach
ing Detroit without material difficulty,
Tuesday morning. The Susan Ward,
which left Detroit Monday afternoon,
reached here Wednesday afternoon.
The steamer Bell Seymour is now
running regularly between here and
Midland City; the Louisa has taken
her place on thoSt Charles route, and
the little steam packet Excelsior is in
full commission on the route to Salina.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06
PIONEER ENGINE co.

At the regular meeting of Pioneer
Fire Co. No. l, of the city of East
Saginaw, held at their Engine House
on the 9th day of April, 1864, it was
unanimously resolved; that
Whereas, The Fire Engine now in
the possession of said Company, was,
in part purchased by subscription, in
shares of $50 each, of which the fol-
lowing persons subscribed to the fol-
lowing number Of shores.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06


GooDrNG & HAWKINS, successors to
Walker & Gooding, in the Forwarding
and Commission Business, occupy the
the same warehouse as the late firm,
Burt's brick block, Water Street, where
they propose to attend to the wants of
this community in their line with
promptness and dispatch. The De-
troit 'steamer May Queen, Goderich
steamer Huron, and river steamer Ari-
eL run regularly to their wharf 1t is
expected that several other steamers
and propellers viii soon be added to
this list.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06
PROPOSALS.

THE German Lutheran Society of this City,
II are making arrangements for tho erection
OF new Church, the coming season, and will re-
ceivo proposals from builders and contractors for
building IT,
Plans and specifications may be seen by calling
on Rev. @, Volts. Proposals received until Sat-
urday, April I'd. 3fflgI
lw2lI JOHN LEIDLEIN. Committee. 3
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

A SrRIKE.-On Tuesday last the
journeymaa cordwainers Of this city
struck for higher wages, the present
prices paid by employers being, as
they claim, inadequate to meet the
late rapid advance in the price of the
pecessarios of life. A meeting for
consultation between employers and
employees was held on Tuesday eve
ming, but mo satisfactory result being
attained, the strike continues, and
there is in consequence a temporary
suspension in the business of manu-
featuring boots and shoes in this city.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

Edward Livingston There can be
no abuse of animadiversion on pub
lie measures. 1t must be unrestrained
or it is no right"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

CIRcUIT CoURT.-The Circuit Court
for this county is now in session at
Saginaw City. His Honor, Judge
GREEN, presiding.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06

PHILADELPHIA, PA,

DIsEAsES Of tho Nervous, seminal Urinary
IL and Sexual Systems-new and reliable treat
ment--in reports Of the HOWARD AsS0ClA-
TON Sent by mail in scaled letter envelopes,
free Of charge. Address, DR. J. SKfLLIN
H0UGHT0N, Howard Association, No. 2 South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. n236-y
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06
STOVE WOOD.

TNIIE undersigned is prepared TO furnish stovo
Il Wood In any quantity and Of such quality or
length rs may be desired.
~ GEO OLIVER. Lapeer st. RI
East sa ginaw Dec. l6, 1868 227-Iy
N. b. Orders may DO left at the Courier Of
foo
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
THE undersigned have this day formed CO.
l. partnership for the purpose Of carrying on
business in East Saginaw In Clothing, Gents Fur
nishing Goods etc, at the old Stand Of Simon,
Hess Block, corner Of Genesee and Washington
Streets. J.sIM0N.
East Saginaw, Feb. I, 1864 23e
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-04-06
Yankee Notions.

The largest stock Of Hall Paper ever offered
for sale in this market, Of new styles and patterns
Window Curtain Paper, Oil Shades, large varie-
ty, Curtain fixtures, re-, &c, all of which will be
sold Low FOR CASH, as my motto is quick
sales and small profits 2l9y T. H. D.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
LATER NORTHERN NEWS:

RICHMos D, VA, Jan. 13th 1864.
The Lynehburg Virgnian has Northern .tas the
inst Batter has been placed in charge of all Coned
prisoners in the United States end said would
thirty thousand at Point Lookou Marysud within three
weeks. The Federal Government adheres its purpose
exchange shall take place. except through Butler
The Philadelphia Irq lrer says: We imagine the rebel
authorities heartily asha med at the ridiculous pre-
outlawing which made the for suspendng
the exchange, the obvious plan OF man for man,
conmsnced by Butler.
Arch Bishop Hughes is dead.
Great honors being paid to his remains In New
York. His funeral to take place last Thursday.
favor Of removing the Capitol point Northward
and the change is about being seriously discussed.
special dispatch to the Cincinnati Commercial dated
Cairo says delegation OF prominent citizens of Aksn
had arrived there, route Washington to arrange
tor Arkansas to resume ker position in the Union.
Wilson produced into the Senate his enrolment
bill only exempts those ply sicaly disabled viz: Pre-
siding Judges of Courts of executive department
and Governors of States. Receives substitutes those
only liable to draft. As the bill takes Senators
Representatives. will likely have rough time in getting
through.
/ The Governor of Ohio in his annual message, The
number of troops raised in that State the ginning
of the war, to 20067l. He attributes the
General Morgan 10 negligence, from misunderstanding
the civil and military authorities of Psnten-
tiary, in their respective duties.
Washington papers say there is fear of raid on
Charlesown and Martinsbrrg, it is believed rebels
cannot muster enough cavalry to make dvauce in the
Valley.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
What Subjugauon Means.

Try to imagine the scenes which would take place
all over this country on the first day OF acknowledged
subiugation-that s, the day which should witness
treaty for reconstruction upon any terms whatsoever
From that moment the right name of this war would
be rebellion as a REBELLION it would stand in history
and, what is to the purpose, rebels lts ring
leaders would be published aud its soldiers disarned-
Cur Confederate flag, that has blazed in the front Of
twenty pitched battles would be formally lowered, Of
cally torn, tramped and abolished forever, while he
accursed Stars and Stripes would be proudly hoised n
con thuntiers AID Yankee cheers Some c,aimed end
battle Gcoitderae WHO should be standing by,
witneas mat 0,mly-coDcciVa his deep wrath and
despair he g8Hes oa The deed OF Shame !!
hundred times Gc has stood IL ths line OF battle
under that Southern Gross has Tg fry Ids
nashing almost with living passion, Lee or jack
sen rCda siGng the front he morning OF bloody
day has seen its free, iDcfnate go~, dasheI
deep into the enemys nes and Ias followed 1t ia cgh-
out mayhap with naked let, but with !vs Hod - %.
tion 10 his heart, kecause be associated iS Pas Vi
that banner with secure and peaceful nome and al
honorable future for his couotry ard now cach re-
gment files by, he the stark their arms lay
dow their regmenta! flags salute the grdron emblem
and march away with heads hanging DOM and hands
dsarmed forevermore He fecls-the poor Confederate
epectator-that all s lest, including honor, aud will
envy bis hart those who have fallen before the daw
ing oil that day Blessed the dead which already
dead rather the living which be YET aliyt But he
must sthe the iuptt catous which TO his throat
though they cnoke him for This is 20 be day of ju
bi!ee and the 1ankte guards and spies by his side
Then viii cohne the time - garr every town witt
ankee guards 10 garrison every court with 1anke'
Judges every church with Yankee preachers aud th
task will be commenced OF discriminating between
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

srdrr :c",o oiiiug i'ri"c'p.is ~ap pa, in
substitutes.
The following order has been issued from the War
Department. Ii gives those who unex ctedy put
into the f-d the desirable right 70 choose their com
penes.
AIT. AND GEsBRAL's FF1cE
Rchmand. Jan. 9th 1864.
g ns'al Order, 30 ).
The fono Wig scss of Congress aud RI guations are
publ, hsd the nior alton of ali pson concerned
the ein:
An kCr prevent thu enlistment enromeat of Substi
in the military eff tile Confederate States.
The Congress of The Confederate States Of do
after be permitted allowed furnish a substitute for
such service shall aHy substitute be received enlisted
or enrolled in The military service OF tie Confederate
[Approged December 28tb, 1873.
AN CT put and eud to the exemption from military
Of those who have heretofore furnished substi
tues.
it eq lires he aid OF all able to bear arms:
he Congress Of the Confederate States of america do
vice by his having furnished substitute but
his ac sa Lot he SO cocstrued as to affect persons ~ho
th~less furnished substitutes
[Approved January 9th, 1894
tersoSs rendered Liable military service by opera
tioD of the preceding acts placed ths footing
with all others hitherto held liable by Congress-
Ill Pe-.ons herein dersd liable military service
REG red report lunteers nscripts without
delay the olog officers and ali delay beyond
renounced the privilege Of vounteeTiug aud held as
si2ument according to law.
cable ii The enroimen OF pesous herein made liable
military service Previous to enrol conscrpta all
atch viii be allowed 10 volunteer in companies
service the 18TH pill, 1852 divided the company cho
cot at the time o VouuteefIGg the XII
mum number allowed; and upon such company being
ltcted the volunteer il receive from the enrolling office
certificate effect that he has voluneered aud
no will be ived in nny company exec pt on
such cartf2at8 Pereons who fell make their selection
The enroi.Ilta will be assgoed ding to ex.
listing reg IldgiOns.
V. Poreo~s who the enrolling officers will be
enloed aid may be allowed uroush days
reporting the Camp of instrGct
VI. pEsohs, whether volunteers conscips under
order VII pass thr 81 the Camp Instruction of the
which they belong be warded thence 10 the
companies which selected TO vi io they my be as
aisnei
Vii! The Ruraau OF CongcriptOn is charged with adop-
sing re2uia0Es for the eDol of tis order.
Viii AL exemptions heretofore granted subject to
revIsou der uCLOns from the Bureau of Gonscrp
ton and ii ound be improper unauthorized by law
will be revoked.
By order
tNgned) 8. COOPER,
Adjt and lnsp. General
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHMOND JAM Is, 1864.
When the House met last night Immediately went into
secret session the tax and currency which continued
two hours The House met this mornEg 10 o'clock
and went into secret session at ii O'clock continuing till
after o'clock, showing that they working earnestly
to dispose of the matter possible. This
ing bill presented to authorize the President to
pend the Habeas Corpus in any city, town. military dis
rct where his judgment OF the public safety requires
apply only to arrests made by authority of the Confederate
Government and for offences nst the to contin
in force thirty days after the meeting Of the
gress also bill to give transportation to soldiers on
ough-same as now sick urough and bill relative
tia proceeds of sales of property yesr 1883
acquired the army he previous year. to be taxed
These bills appropriately referred resolution
adopted insructing the Commit of Ways Mes
inquire into the propiety OF allowing the in Kind
cotton be paid in money prescrbea the ranuer
which cotton due the Government be prepared
much as bale also an act referred to the
mittee TO inquire into the proprety k-- al les
blockade goods payable in specie.
The military committee reported to ccuer on Ad-
uants Of battalions and regiments the pay
Captains of Cavalry which taken up discussed till
the secret session.
SENATE.-The Committee on Commerce reported several
important bills prohibit during the war the ex
portaon of any cotton tobacco military stores
sugar moases rice" except under such regulations
the President may prescribe. Another bill prob the
importation of articles of luxury during the
prohibits by mama lorg list; conne all mporta-
cns strictly to articles Of necesshe Secretary of
Treasury being authorized the maximum
at which certain artic shall be made &c. The sane
committee reported back Senate the resolutions
the Legislature OF Georgia. favoring appointment
citizens not liable to military service act as impressinq
agents. The Committee unanimously approved of the
and hoped the Secretary of War would adopt it.
The Senate then went into session bill to in
crease tbs military age to fifty five.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

A despatch from Charleston announces that the move
ments OF the enemy Indicate another desperate e)rt TO
reduce Charleston. la referring to ths matter, the Sa
vanDah Republican says All the signs Indicate that
ne enemy desgn making tbel last attempt against
Char4eaton by way Of James Island and that a m)yG-
melt 10 that direction will take place at early day.
Io this end heavy batteries beng erected points
that Will command the landng the island, and ttey
hope ID get foothold uuder the cover of their guns
Oace this side, tIsy will dig as Yankees only can
dig, an1 thug attempt by regular approaches, az at
Vlcksourg and on Morris Island to work their way
eventually to north end where their guns would have
complete command OF the city, and at the same time en-
able them to assall our batteries in the rear"
Such is no doubt the programme for the iuture-we
shall see how it works out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
WILMINGTON, n. Q, JAN. IA, 1864.

WE have already requested our readers to ma'k the
indcatioGs.' We said then and we say now that we
most sincerely think that attempt will be made to
take North Carolina out OF the Conederacg. We sly
that the movements for which the Raleigh Standard
and Progress responsible, look to this consumma
ton We say further that We have reason to believe
that Governor VANCE kaOsos that they look to it.
Few men who want to split log will try to enter
their wedge butt end foremost. The persons who aim
TO split our Confederacy asunder, do nc; of course
30 but take our word for it, they it. We re
peat that it is the duty of peopIc TO watch them
closely and punish them promptly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, JAN 14th, 1854.
The flag of truce boat has arrived at City Point
papers will not be selt until morning Later
from the United States via fredericksburg been
received.
1Ae Baltimore American, referring to the outlawng of
Butler, says: Lncolns last proclamation cutawed the
whole Richmond Government and through this equality
disability doubt exchanges viii again be
Burnside is in Washington, and will be assigned to
another command. Bowden the bogus Eenator from Vr
pinia died in Washington asst week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
DIED.

In this town, Wednesday night, I3 lnst of phoii
pnsumouia, Mr.. VILLA ID h. Smith, 90.
b. North Carolina ArLieEy, aged 81 years.
In this Town. the morning of the 9th inst. Mr. RO-
BERT JAMES POTTS, aged 06 years.
GA the l4th inst of Collie, LIZZIE BEVAN5 aged
months and ~ days, daughter of JDo. O. aad Cahae lie
BeVan.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
.rr of NORTH CAROLINA,

Mem BanoUer ,ounty Court September Term, 1868.
Cena Alderman,
vs.. ! Petition fot Dover.
The heirs at law OF
David Alderman, ~,
- the Wilmington Journal for such defendants as live be-
ond the limits State to appear at the next term OF
this Court plead answer denur or judgment Will De
taken te them. - -..,.-, -,
Test: SAML r. BUETING, Clerk.
D.o SL,b 1857
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
TEE BoMBARDMENr OF CHARLEsToS.
CHARLKsroN. 8. c.. Jan. 18th, Il

CHARLEsroN, 8. c., Jan. 13th 1854.
The bombardment of the city has been continuous since
last report. The enemy firing from two guns. The
sh ts fred average about per hour One hundred and
sixty shells thrown from elk O'Clock Tuesday
morning to six this evening. Aarge number transports
filled with troops have been observed going South An
increase of the feet at Hilton Head is reported.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
PLANTATION To RENT ON SHARES.

II WILL LEASE MY holly Shelter Plantation shat es
l. for the coming season.
There about $50 Open Land the larger portion
of which is exceedir gy fere the dwelling house, negro
bouses barns stables &C., ample AID III good cond
twenty-five thirty hands can be prof ably en-
pIo,ed. E d. HALL.
January 6 l005t-l5 3L*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

Maj W IL 3 glry of tb- 66t:, \. O. has resign
I'd, Mi Bagley Senator in the present Legislature
from the District composed OF the Counties Of Pasquo
tank and Perquinans.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
WAEI ED.

EXPERIEN CED Male and Female Teacher, TO take
II charge OF a School in SmttVile, Brunswick county
Apply j. c. Swain, the suoscrlber near 5nlLhyIe
rf' JESSE q. DREW.
Ian IA l6 A.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

FNGnT ON CosBY.-Last Thursday the 24th says
the Nashville News OF the 3lst of December, Gen.
Vance had brush with some three hundred tories On
the head of Cosby Creek. Cooke" county, Tennessee,
some forty live fifty miles from this place. The cue
my were strongly posted bat after few rounds our
meu charged them and they fed, leaving three dead
three wounded, ali their camp equipage number OF
SIX OF eight OF th7 gang.
ten Vance's force consisted of Jew regulars, the
Henderson Home Guards, under Capt. Banning, aud
the II ayuood Home Guard under Major Ray. Ali
a3ed nobly, and wien the order to charge given
The Home Guards dashed of with yell that the
n1oantain ring Gcn Vance says that veteran troops
neeer acted more gallantly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
TELEGRAPHIC
Reports of the Press Association.

entered according the of Congress, in the year
1853 by S. THRAsHKK, in the Clerks Office the Dis
tric Court of the Confederate States for the Northern
District OF Georgia,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

Duty OF IhosE AT HoMs.-Tne army must b. fed.
The families of our sodlers must be provided or 1t
does not require philosopher TO determine the duty OF
those OF cur people who are home and in wealth,
even in easv circumstances. Producers should exert
themselves to the utmost raise those articles
sary to sustain life Those VINO abe should give
literally of their means those in want. The poor of
the country have got TO be taken care OF some way and
The wealth Of the country has got to do it. The only
question is simply what is the best plan to adopt to
accomplish the desired object.-Riehmond Wing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

TTNHE NEXT SESSION ofmy School will open on Monday,
January l8 1854. Tuition, from 81 TO s2 per week.
Board, ten weeks, SIS week Lights, towels, DC,
must be furnished Location, Duplin Co.. N. G., three
miles ftom Mount Olive, W. ". r. R. one-half of the
expenses in advance.
January5 $3.50 l5-f~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

MORE NEAT FOR The AR4Y.-Ine Macon Manufacturing
Company have collected, and preparing to for
ward, twenty-five thousand more pounds of bacon tor
the army C Tennessee, maktrg Atty Thousand pounds
tha array BY th9 com9any dnrIg The no sth OF
could b. done there only he will. so says tie acon
r
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
REPORTED DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP HUGHES.

h1cHMoND January I3th Is64
gentleman from of the border counties saw the
death of Ar chkshop Hughes in New York paper
9th inst The latest date received here of the frat in
slant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
Hs A skktlhD.

In Baden County, the oh January, lot4, by J.
Cla.k Esq % %PA 2. VAU5E OF GounDas equity,
to Aiss nAKY +. MiLLER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21
LAW OFFICE
!, w. EIU,I,AUDrs SCHOOL,

fAF Il. B. SMITH, on the corner between Market ard
Second streets, opposite the Carolina Hotel
Jan. 1, 1863. G6tH6t'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

At spiritual meeting short time since Balam vas
called up and asked ckasses in his sphere?
"No, replied be, Indignantly .hey are all on earth
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

NOTICE.
xGTI he sold at the Court House In SmithViie on =
w drst Monday in February xt, niGe ikey NhuhoE
belonging to the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth MINIS oeceaseu'
said negroes will be sold division among the helrS
Aefms eSan' RUFUS GALLOWAY,
Commissioner.
Dec. 18th iN-'N