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/N1ytSs Ao., ,.inr ~. ctt H,'Fmoge, June 20.
-fycrvthn ,r,l.,in4 q..rt h,r, and ,l'o At NOR
ig.L mad Sud- .. i''.. BE- i.tli..s new ., rop,lt
% ue",l u..li. u.t.Hai '.u saI.L, hoy .us
'"ru t'i To-. l..lr. 300 pro. rut end posting
trU'is t" e" :. D.t or a." c..l... alton hct yc.l
thc 1trrsaiui-,.i of y .fIl end T. r.,..is above.
~ au ari.Iu Of the " litc H1Vsr boat 20 Learn
sl,irmishng has been Going IN fo.t Of tic army.
The rebels have assumed a more mcuacing att
tude, and will probably try to bring uu Ncpcril
engagement In front iAor works iu order l. drl,.
bur troup- within range of thcn batter rs. Three
descrteTs from tho bird Georgia regulars, who
came in yeftcrdat reiterated tie report that tie
rebels are becoming d,spcraic anil lro1t'y dir.
henttcued M their rrcrut d,ir.ti. o. lrr, have
been ifsucd pre- rent.u.' may person, NOT connected
With the army of the ritl.nac, from. Writing tho
frout under Any circumstances.
Under tho proclamation of Cos. Pcrr,poit, b..
morrow Is tue last day Tor che civil ohcos /, come
forward and take the oath of ale. anco. A. mono
'i The cii; on 'ers IN Norfolk have rs y,t taken tie
"nth, il s thought some trouble viii Lo l.rl,ue,d
"a the matter 1he pretend 4 tu.u c.!l.u1 Of
rrit have baeu nct at in MANAGE u. 'r t. pre-.
Jui. luauj 1rt'i-t t., cause, ln-t,r 90. r,.utiu-
quiet and popr,ai' t.,y got Into ir.Hl nd
II ht. such mtu arc 'ot doom uH oiiay seal. 49,
DI' .rd vile has determined 10 puIish tho %.
IculDt-.
N'oILLA>'s uItrquNHfr's NutLp AoRoss THE
OuclAnnMIsY.
Tie apn.I ,lr,sl.nIcncc Of to Pn'Iclrhl,
rw from Richmond, ,'-,liDs Attenuation Of
.yr'tr '..,'it with batter spirit tan 7 have
'f'" Too. ."'.. Ir,rrl'nu indication that Nah.
go 'f ...I- ru.u'I.I'I CLOSER aud ,p.ar AMI
Enough No. ttI nu,i dot Ue auu,i patod 'os snno
TIM, -,, u' % 90 rrt .. '.t. I,-.I',H daul. rpis
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his be troops have been Killed sid foecn hundred
wounded In the recent engagements IN this valley.
Fremont has taken ar,ut eight hundred prisoners.
g. his aggregate lCss's would reach - tctal Of
3,lOO. Yet do NO, doubt thtt. itori The dash AID
enterprise Of the r.sn lie will try "hs hand at the
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he Winchester corrc,pal lent Of the Phh-
hia INqriRiR under du,o Of june T.. m...o. M.
wing statement n the position a''l prospect.
Frcmouts army,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
-Four DAYS Late from Earope.

The american Question an Parliament.
SANDY Hook, March 24.-The steam
ship Hansa, from Bremen and South
ampton on the 18th, has arrived. Her
dates are three days later than those
per the America.
In the House of Lords, on the 10th,
Lord Campbell called attention to the
inefficiency of the blockade of the Con-
federate ports, and moved for the cor
Irespondence on the subject, 49,
Earl Russell replied to proof adduced
by Lord Campbell as to the inefficicney
of the blockade, and recounted the eff
forts made by the North to render it
effective. lie (liussell) considered
that the want of cotton in the English
market was the best test that the
blockade was not an empty one.
He said a renewal of the old feeling
between the North and South was i'm
possible. He hoped the Northern
States would consent: to peaceful sep
sration of the States. Both North and
South were rich aud extensive enough
to be mighty powers. He trusted that
within three months, or sooner, the war
would cease, leaving the emancipation
of the slaves, if possible, to be effected
by gradual and peaceful means. He
said no formal communication had been
made by the French to the English
Government about the inefficiency of
the blockade.
The motion was then withdrawn.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27

uARPER.-Ihe April number OF tins
Interesting magazine is received The contents
usual, varied, entertaining and highly in
structiSe. One reason why this magazine is so
eagerly sought for above all competitors, may be
found in the illustrated articles. in which it stands
unrivalled. Almost every one experiences more
pleasure in reading history, biography sketches
when relieved by appropriate illustrations, than
they do in taking up long. dry article no matter
how entertaining. when unrelieved by single
illustration. The following the contents for
April u Pambookat," Fairy Tale Of the Malays,
illustrated; "Caricature and Caricatursts, illus
trated; 1.-THE Building of the Ship" illustrated !;
"Calieo and Chattererbox," Camp Life at the
Relay "Fitz- Greene Halleck." "Orley Farm, -
"Shays's Rebellion" My Special Contributor"
" Mistress and Maid," Household Story, by Miss
Mulock; !" Blndman's -Buff," "The Contest in
America," by John Stuart Mill 1.-The Adventures
sf Philip illustrated; Monthly Record of Cur
rent Events.'' Editors Easy Chair" Our
Foreign Bureau" /" Editors Drawer" .'Afer the
War; Illustrated; " Fashions for April" Pub
lished by Harper & Brothers. New York; S. 90
per snnum. Furnished in connection with the
Rpn6liean at 81 90 year. alI-sslt
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
Skirmish Near independence, Mo.

KANSAS Cry, March 24.-In a
skirmish between detachment of the
9th Kansas and Quantrell's band, near
Independence, on the night of the 22d,
the latter was routed with loss of Z
killed. The Fcderals lost one killed.
We captured IT prisoners, and 30 hor,
ses The rebels had killed two men
and burned tho bridge across the Lit
tie Blue on the same day -.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
Herrfck,s Kid Strengthening Plasters

cures in live hours. pains and weakness of the
breast, side and back, aid Rheumatic Complaints
in an equally short period OF time Spread on
beautiful white lamb skin, their use subjects the
wearer to no inconvenience, and each one win wear
from one week to three months Price, 1897 cents.
Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills and Kid Plasters
are sold by Druggists and Merchants in all parts
of the United States, Canadas, and South America,
and: may be obtained by calling for them by their
full name. af.6 .farr rrr,geeth 4i-fs ~
DIR. l.. r. HERRICK CO.,
'i' Albany, n Y. -
w. w. cAPRos, Trveling Agent. aug22-lsy1 sFs
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
Facts.

In all the broad Union, as 1t ,cas or
is, there is not a Republican az arms
against the government, or aiding those
,cho are.
-1Hhe States in rebellion against
the government are Democratic States.
The larger half Of the Old Demo
cratic party IS no,c IN arms against
the Union. s-a
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
s,,v.r creek Republican caucus.

The Republican voters of Silver Greek Township
will meet at the American Hotel, in the village Of
Dowagiac. on Saturday the fifth day of April. A. d.
1862. at two o'clock p. NJ. for the purpose of
nominating candidates for township officers, to be
supported at the annual township election. to be
held on Monday the seventh day of April. 1862.
BY order Of Ioarn COMMITTEE.
Dated, March 18th, 1862.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
La Grange Union Caucus.

All who love the Union, and are in favor Of up
holding the constifufion it is, and Of sustaining
the present Administration in its efforts to put
down the great Southern rebellion, are requested
to meet at the Sheriffs Office in Cassapolis, on
Thursday. April Sd. 1862, at o'clock =. NJ, to
nominate candidates to be supported at the ensuing
election. By order of 7orn COMMITTEE.
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Pokaron Republican Caucus.

The Republican voters of Pokagon Township
will meet 1T the Blake House, in the village o.
Pokagon, on Saturday, the 5th day Of April. A. d.
1862, ut two o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for township officers. to be
supported at the annual township election, to be
held on Monday, the 9Th day of April. A. ID. 1862.
BIZ ordsr of 7o,cn COMMITTEE
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LUMBER! LUMBER!

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
l. citizens of .Dowagiac and vicinity, that he is
LUMBER of oil kinda, and stands
ready to till bills for Houses, Barns. &C., at short
notice. Haying a. supply of Studding, Joist,
boards, De-, on hand, also. quantity of good
Logs the Yard he feels confident that all those
wanting Lumber at short notice and good article
viii receive entire satisfaction by giving him call
eSy- Mill situated onemile west of Dowagiac on
the Creek. sskg ia JOHN II. OAKLEY
po~agar, Or:ober 3dth, 1850. sot25 Eft g
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Capture Of a Guerilla Band near Jefferson

ST.. LOUIS, March 24.-The following
is copy of dispatch to the Sccre-
tary of War: a'i2Hbasfs'f'i- s'sea.s.-a
A detachment of the lst Iowa cav
airy, sent from Jefferson City by Gen.
Totten, against guerilla band, had a
skirmish with the enemy, killed one
and taken IS prisoners. Over 20 hor-
SEES, As kegs of powder and quantity
of arms were captured. Our loss was
four wounded.
lSigned] II. W.IIAILEcK, Maj. Gen.
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NoTIcE.-The Ladies Society Of the
Methodist Church Of Dowagiac, will meet at the
residence of William Griswold, Friday evening"
March 2stb, 1862. All are invited to attend.
SARAH l.. SANDERS, Sec'y.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27

lE We call attention to the card in
another column. of Chas. c. Tucker. Pension and
Bounty Land Agent, at Washington City. Those
entitled to Pensions, Bounty Land Bounty
Money, can have their clsims prepared and forwar
ded to Mr. Tucker upon calling at this office.
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Special Notices.
A REMEDY.

sure and certain remedy for all diseases Of the
stomach and digestive organs is HocfdnGs German
Bitters. They never fail in Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint. or Nervous Debility. The use of a
bottle or two will work wonders. Try them. For
sale by all druggists dealers in medicines at s
cents Der bottle. 49w2
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E OFF FOR THE WAR.
There's not trade that's going 81
Worth showing q -i
Or knowing,
Like that from glory GROWING = =,

. Or knowing,
Like that from glory growing, fs
ga For bowld sojer boy -fr,rrr
Persons leaving for the seat of war should not
be unmindful of their health. Disease will kill
more of our gallant soldiers than the enemy 5
bullets To cure fevers and other sickness peculiar
to the climate and camp life, have with you few
of Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills. Millions have
tested them They never disappoiut the sick
Large boxes 25 cents. s.aE.5 ID .sfsa. -
The Albany Evening Standard says: sour
popular townsman DIR. He rick has supplied gratui-
tousy all the volunteers which have left the city
for war with his pills. He has also, with his
accustomed hberality. contributed one hundred
dollars towards the support of the families of the
18th Regiment, and offers more if necessary. -
Such a man should be respected and patronized.
We are glad to learn that the sale of Herrick' s
Pills in Hudson exceeds that of all others combined
See advertisement on third page. aug22-1sy1
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SO The bridge across Turkey
Creek, OH the Mobile and Ohio Rail,
road ,sshas been burned Ivy Union forces.
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Township Caucus.

The Republicans of volinia Township are re-
sauested to meet at the Warner School House, on
Saturday, the 29th inst, at two o'clock p NJ, for
the purpose Of nominating candidates for township
Officers. By order Of Torn Committee.
Dated, yolinia. March ED. 1864.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27

80 1t is said that Beanrc.ard was
at Jackson, Tenn, OH Tuesday of last
week. .5a
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27

90 1. -. .. F.ya4l -
.,ssxzxsxs The regular meetings of Dowagiac
- Lodge No. 81, 1. o. o. F., are held at
'Ss's'Sse their Hall on Thursday evening Of
each week. at IL o'clock. Transient brethren in
good standing cordially invited to attend
R. WATSON, n. G..
J. 2. CooPER. Sec'y.
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NOTICE

1o'a" whom 1t may Concern.
absolutely necessary that my Books b
y squared up to the lat of January, Hope every
one VINO Is IN my debt will call aud settle at once
cannot afford to let your accounts stand over
-Nsl $50 = A. n. AWARD. n
Deeenber 81, 1891. jares5F
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1a'sagggla,Es!g , p'''l!L!IlS
SPECIFIC RBMEDr FOR . 49,.
Spermatorrhea, or Seminal Weakness,

A SPECIFIC REMEDr FOR 49,.
Spermatorrhea, or Seminal Weakness,
This the only remedy for ,SsrsaI DEBILITY,
LnaPoteacy, SteiTlity de. whish has the dpprocat
Of the medical profession. Its success has, been
most eItraordinary-effe cures in cases where
all other methods of treatment had failed. One
t9 six boxes Of the SPECIFIC PILL will perna.
nently cure any case of Seminal Weakness or its
resulting Inpotency ho,oerer aggtaeatire, whether
constitutional, or arising from abuse srcesa ia
IMPORTANT MEDICAL TESTIM0NY.yra
81 have used your saEcric PIII. JIM inanycases
OF Spernatorrhea and with the most perfect SUCCESS
~" ~. Mn.rpS SANDERS. NJ D., IL d. ~
= '"We believe it to be as near a Specific as any
medicine can be- We have cured many seeere cases
NTH from sac to ten doses"-Dr. B. KEITH: Aneri-
can sjourndl of Medical Science. litii;-irii cWJ
-" have found them ell that eoald be desired.
Their effect has been truly wonderful. - =
4. Z. DIckEE, N, Dr.
~ This is not a Homeopathic Remedy, nor Is
there any mercury other deieterious ingredients
conbined with il. ,n;,s- y.sdfa NEe
.PRlCE:-sl per box; six boxes for So, by mail.
prepaid. For sale at the sole General Depot ID
the United States, by aEnst ~ 9iotz1 nfos 4
ot saUr Bio nf u. WINCHESTER. ana
j.. ~ 'NY'ffl VrEHotznS SG'f fYs.iSS''fiS-f
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27

"A dispatch from Cairo to the
Chicago Tribune says that resident
of Paducah has just returned from New
Orleans, which place he left week
ago last Tuesday. His loyalty being
undoubted, he was passed to Jackson,
Tenn, by the Confederate authorities,
whence he escaped to the Federal lines
and reached his home in safety. He
reports that the rebels are constructing
at New Orleans thirteen large iron clad
gunboats, one of which is intended for
sea service and the rest for the river.
The largest is built by Murray, and is
armed with 80 guns. The protector is
confident that with it alone he will be
able to drive the Lincoln feet from the
Mississippi. They arc finished by this
time, and are probably now on their
way TO Island No. 10. They are en-
lcased with railroad iron and are con-
sidered invulnerable. 5s. s 81
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
\A The regular meetings of Dowagiac Lodge,
= No. 10, F. and A. NJ, are held at their Hal
on the FIRST Saturday before full moon of every
month. P.iDs BECKwITH; w. M
A. N. ALwARp, Sec'y.f ldl0 vi ~
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27
FARM FOR SALE.

SITUATED two miles east and one mile sosthof
- Keeler Ceutre. Van Buren, Co., Mich Said.
Farm. contains 80 acres. As improved Upon tho
Farm is comfortable Log Hoase a Well Of good
Water, i4o Apple Trees and 40 bearing Peaok
Trees Il ~
One half of the purchase money reQsired down.
For further particulars enquire of The subscriber
at Dowagiac. CYRUS TUTHIIr'et
Dowagiac, Dec. 18th, 1851. decl9
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GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS!
ENCOURAGE THE BEAUTIFUL.
Rare Chance to AdOrn Your Homes!
NO HUlMBUG 4 NO SWLNDLE!

~ OOO CHOICE ENGRAvINGS to be dis
I CsUVU posed of for 81 25 each, and each
to be accompanied with valuable gift, worth
from so cents to 800, from the following E
Splendid AND ATTRACTIVE LIST:
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-27

A Fresh Supply of CHEsTSUTs at the bakery
4: G., TOWNSEND.
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ANOTHER NEWSPAPER ORDER.-Post
Master General Blair has issued the
following notice.
To the Postnaasters of tie United
,Stdtes:
The Secretary of War now regulates
the, transmission of information by tel
egraph affecting the conduct Of the
war, in order to prevent the communi-
cation of such information to the reb-
els. It is also thought necessary by
the Secretary to put restrictions ON the
publication of facts of. this character,
however derived, and the aid of this
Department is requested for this pur-
pose. IfTZ fIfIhT TsfCvY ~
You will. therefore, notify publishers
not to publish any fact which has been
excluded from the telegraph, and that
a disregard of this order viii subject
the paper to be excluded from the
mails. ecv -
(Sionedl M. BLAIR.
80 Postmaster General. (
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And allthe appcndages usually attached
Ou. no' sc. Iii Ii ,; 'a
and tidv, to suit the most fastidious.G - -
We would respectfully solicit, andhope to merit,
a share of the patronage of our friends and the
sy- Enquire atthe Exchange Hotel, or at the
store of L. Brewer Co.
Dowagiac. April Esd. ls5s.FET 10 aprso-iyf
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-31

HEAD-QUARTERs ARMY OF THE OHIO,)
In Camp, Huntsville, Ala, July %, 1925
The following orders in reference to
the Military Telegraph Lines, and Ope-
rators in this District will be observed,
viz
1st Lines and stations will be estab-
lished only by the Superintendent of
Telegraphs in accordance with instruc-
tons of the General commanding, and
they will be discontinued or changed by
the same authority only, except when
Operators are accompanying movable
columns.
ID Operators will be assigned to
duty, and transferred or relieved by the
Superintendent alone.
Sd The OperatOrs,at all camps and
stations will be put upon the same foot
ing as Clerks in the Quarter Master or
Commssarv Department, and will be
furnished with tents or suitable quar-
tiers, and with such Office tables aud seats
as the Quarter Master may be able to pro-
cure or make, Operators are expected 10
provide their personal camp outfit, mess
furniture bedding, etc, they will be al
lowed one ration a day each, Gin kindD
and in the field will be assigned by the
commanding officer TO some suitable
mess, or given such faculties as the case
may allow for messing themselves.
3D. No one but the regular detailed
orderlics shall enter the telegraph offices,
without special permit from the COM
handing officer, nor shall any person
loitcr or lounge in or about them. Guards
will be posted for the execution Of this
order.
ith. Tho commanding officer shall see
that the Operators remain habitually at
their posts, Zone being at all times, night
and day, with the instrument,) and that
they are attentive to their duties, and
viii report any neglect to the Superin-
tendent Of Telegraphs or to the COM
handing General
9TH. Military dispatches shall have
| precedence over all commentator private
bnsinsss, and if necessary, to the entire
exclusion of these last Operators must
| exercise a sound discretion in relation TO
forwarding military dispatches, sending
| first those which are most important.
9th. The excessive use of the tele-
! graph for business which is unimportant
or which could be transmitted by mail,
is interfering materially with the public
interests, and must be discontinued.
Important dispatches only will be sent
by telegraph, and they will be made as
brief as is consistent with the clear eX-
preston Of the meaning. Operators shall
invite the attention of the commanding
officer of the station TO any non-obser-
vance Of these requirements, and report
them if necessary to the Superintend-
ont for the action of the commanding
General.
BY command of MAJOR GEN. BUELL.,
JAMES b. Fry,
Col, and Chief of staff
OFFICIAL:
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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-31
General Order.-No. 80.

HEAD-QUAErEHs Army OF THE OHo,l
In Camp Huntsville, Ala, July u, '625
On the 18th instant the force at MUIR
freesborO', under command OF Brigadier
General Z. II. Crittenden, late Colonel Of
the 9Th Indiana regiment, and consisting
Of six companies Of the 9th Michigan,
nine companies of the Sd Minnesota, two
sections Of Hcwitps Kentucky Battery,
four companies of the 4th Kentucky
Cavalry and three companies Of The 9TH
Pennsylvania Cavalry, was captured at
that place by force Of the encmy's Cave
airy, yariOusly estimated at from eigh-
teen hundred to thirty -iivee hundred.
IL appears from the best information
that can be obtained that Brigadicr Cen
eral Criticndcn and Colonel Dufiiald Of
the 9Th Michigan, with the six companies
Of that regiment and all of the cavalry,
were surprised and captured early in The
morning in the houses and streets Of the
town or in their camp near by, with but
slight resistance, and without any timely
warning Of the presence Of an enemy
The rest Of the force, consisting ofthe Sd
Minnesota and the artillery,under Colonel
Lester, left its camp and took another
position, which II maintained with but
few casualties against the feeble attacks
OF the enemy, until about three O'Clock,
when IL was surrendered and marched
into captivity.
Take il in all its features few more dis
graceful examples ofneglect of duty and
lack of good conduct can be found in the
history of wars. II fully merits the ex-
IRENE penalty which the law provides
for such misconduct. The forces were
more than than sufficient to Fepel the at
tack eilectually. The modification which
the army will feel at the result is poorly
compensated by the exertion made by
some, perhaps many of the officers, to re-
trieye the disgrace of the surprise. The
| action fit to be adopted with reference
to those who are blameable, especially
! the officers highest in command, cannot
| be determined without further investi-
CATION.
In contrast TO this shameful affair, the
| General commanding takes pleasure in
! making honorable mention of the con-
duct of detachment of twenty-five men
of companies and II, 10th Wisconsin
regiment, under the command of Ser
geants W. Nelson, and A, IL. Makinson
The detachment was on duty guarding
a bridge east Of Huntsville, when il was
attacked, on the 18th of April, by fore,
of some two or three hundred cavalry
which it fought for two hours, and re
| pulsed in the most signal manner.
Such is the conduct that duty ant
honor demand Of every soldier and this
example is worthy of imitation by highe
officers and larger commands.
BY command of MAJOR GEN. BUELL..
JAMES b. Fry,
Col. and Chief of staff
OFFICIAL:
. A. A. G.. adj.