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ga VOICE FROM vICKsBuRa.

vIcKss5na, Miss, Aus. 9, 1853.
DR.. John Bull--Dcar Sir: sm happy to state to 20
that have used your valuable Cedron Btters with xrea
benefit to myself in general debility and prostrstiono,
my system, produced by the unhealthy and masstic IN
uence Of the Mississippi river around vicksburg having
been with Gen. Grants army throughout its
ern campaign. confidently recommend its
persons who are exposed to unhealthy climates.
h. W. F06BB,
Agent O. g. Sanitary Commission
LOUISVILLE, KY Sept l6 1so3
On the22d ofJuly last submitted through a. seens
mne to the Medical Director Of the Department OF
Army Of the Cumberland sample Of my Cedron Bttsrs
fornspecton, and requested IT. after analysis he found Il
to sanction and approve its among our
soldiers.
The following IL the Medical Directorsrsply and a,so
Gen permission to Ahp 800 dozen at once to
nave Y SOLO 70 sutaers JOHN BULL.
any one If taken properly and in moderation see no
objection TO De- Bus being permitted dispose Of IL 70
sutiers. A. HENRY THURSTON
Surgeon and Medical Director D
Hcadqrsrters Department OF Cumberland,
Nashville, Tenn, July "a, 1853.
Dr. John Buifs agent, Mr. has permission to shin
to Nashville, Tenn IS gross or 500 DOZEN Of Bull1 c.
dron bitters for sale to suffers in the army only.
The regulations Of the Treasury to b
complied with strictly
BY order Of Major Ger. RosecrAns.
WIN. wILEs,
Major and Provost MaE1hai Gen.
forsae Wholesale and retail BY wiIkinson Bartlett
oo-'n eoAuA'lo~a. aprlsdAv1yr.
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CAKE c3D Iowa voI- LIZ, MOBILE Porsr, ALA, |
March LIST, 1855.
l find the regiment in command OF
Lieut.. Col. c. ]. Clark, good officer and
q generous, noble hearted man. Colonel
GLASGOW is comm andinga brigade, and has
the reputation of being fine officer.
Surgeon Peabody is among the best in
his profession, and is held in high esteem
BY his regiment, and is of great value to
it. The Assistant Surgeon, TT. Cald.
well, is worthy gentlemen, and occupies
q most pleasant position among the men.
Chaplain Barton has held the same posi-
ton in the regiment from the time Of its
organization, and is among the number of
those who succeed. His affability of man
ner and devotion to the true interests of
tho officers snd men, adapt him to the
place, and he stands high in their regard
and esteem. The officers present appear
to be an intelligent class of men-possess-
ing much of real merit, and the men are
favorable average for moral integrity of
character, and for valor as soldiers.
The history of the regiment is of more
than usual interest 10 connection With the
battles Of our country. Those 10 which
tbsy have participated are inscribed upon
its banner, which is made of very fne
heavy silk, six feet by seven. The record
Of battle fields is made in the stripes OF
red, aud includes the following scenes of
terrible conflicts. Port Gibson, Cham.
pion Hill, Black River Bridge, MilIiken's
Bend, Seige of Vicksburg. jackson, Mis-
sissippi, and Fort Esperanto, Texas. In
these battles the loss has been three hum
dred and seventeen men in killed and
wounded.
met the regiment at Navy Cove, Mo-
bile Point, and received hearty vel.
come.
In proportion to the number Of men.
the Esd is unsurpassed in contributing 20
the orphan cause, and EFF" is the ban.
ner company of all yet visited 10 the
army. In it i've ealisted men gave fifty
dollars each three men thirty dollars
each; thirty-six men twenty-five dollars
each one man fifteen dollars; eight men
ten dollars each two men five dollar.
each; Sl,345 by those 6ftyfve men.
The whole amount subscribed by the req.
iment is seven Thousand dollars. In the
light OF such proceedings the people NAV
judge Of the character Of our soldiers
PEARL P. INGALLS,,
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-Bishop Lee administered he rte e
eon6rmatioo 70 several psrsons insahs1
chapel. Of Griswold ColllS 4 Dsssnpsst,
on Wedassa esulins ~.
DIR. J.R. Newton, NE Great Healsr
win - pessors = ths l7te q
April. =
Marie Won Hlsnsr, . little girl eight
ysuspsdbyivhym uiuzisnsassinm
in DsssopsrA The Gazette calls her >
'.psrfeot mraioal prodigy"
The county clerk Of Scott sou nty has
On banda about tvsnty thousand dollars
sshsol nsssy.
ALI. Burnett has permanently located
in. New York. and i having ins succss
a. an elocutionist. m
The Davenport Republican City
Convection for the nomination Of munici.
pal candidates was the largest ever held
in that place. Six hundred and nlty-ssssu
ballots were east.
Lit. Col. Add 81. Sanders 10 improv.
ing and his early recovery is looked for.
Mr.. John Seider and Mrs. John Sell
der Of Davenport, are bslligerently in
cliued and hence have domestic rows
According to the theory Of Prof. Sands
the size Of the pupils Of the eye are too
nearly the same in both. Bad for the pu-
pills. Worse for the parties. Mr.. John
Solder had Mrs. John Solder arrested and
fined the other day for belligerent con-
duct. Then Mrs. John Seider imme-
diately had Mr.. John Seider arrested and
6ned for similar offense. Then they
went home 10 take it out in another row,
Delightful, that!
/ Various and sundry New York par
ties insist upon treating the Gazette to
fortune. For one dollar 10 greenbacki
it is offered one thousand dollars worth
Of jewelry, or similar splendid cbsroes.-
The Gazette, foolishly won't ''see it,"
4 - Bedford, Taylor county, is 70 hay'
new public school house, costing severn
thousand dollars. So says the Express
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DHPTH OF Coat BEps,-Haatb,. min.
in Virginia is represented to cont.;n .
coal bed Of fifty feet in thickness. A co.l
bed near Wilkesbsrre, Pa, is said to be
twenty Eve feet thick; at Mauch Cbunk
is coal bed forty to City feet thick. and
In the BASIN OF the Schuylkill are forty
alternate seams Of coal, TWENTY-FIVE Il
which arc more than three feet 10 thick.
ness. In Novia Scotia is . coal forma.
ton ! 400 feet deep, and containing ssv.
enty-6ve alternate layers of coal. The
Whitshaven coal mine in Esqland has
been worked under the sea; and the Nev
Castle coal mine, in the same country has
been worked 70 depth Of /, 800 feet aud
bored 70 : similar depth without finding
the bottom Of the coal measure. .
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AGAIN AND AGAIN.

OW readers may think 1t strange that We 10 often
upon their attention medicinal preparation Already
have we, or number Of weeks, urged the importancs
suppiy OF Goes Cough Balsam In tho house. ready
iof immediate ase But our EXCUSES thu vast amount
OF sickness eorrow and death that are the iediafe -
sol. q sudden coughs cold and pulmonary attacks
and lung complaints. limo and experience have usvs
tnss GOES Cough BAisam b the speedy aad reable
prefarauon ever known TO the world Like masic 4 r.
nesss the q the tareAt rs0oves ~
tnAt prevent breathing In Group and heals iii
OF the throat chest and ung No man shouid nerieet
70 supply ne nmfiy with safe aud reliable medcirs
Ike Coes Cough Hasam, any more than 81 sho.H M
aect the supply Of their daily bread 1t costs but rfy
cent ana the bottles contain twice q mech = 49, ~
superior 70 al osAsn All drug stores keep Il Or Ma
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great many side hits being made At the Plenta
ton Btters by two Of wb<
have endeavored to initiate counterfeit them It's
Of no The people won't be long imposed upon Ths
Plantation Btters increasing in and popularity
every day. and -thsts what's the NATTER They in
sized BOTTLE and made just they were t and
will continue to be, or We shall stop making then
The Plantation Btters purify, strengthen ahdinvig
crate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an anfidote to change Of water and diet.
They overcome enects Of dissipation and late hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind.
They prevent miaSmasic and Intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acidify OF the stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera and Cholera Morhus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache.
They make the weak strong the lapguid brilliant and
exhausted natures great reetorer The Recipe and
full Circular around each bottle. Clsrgymen Mer-
chants and whose sedentary habits induce weak
lasstuds papitation Of the heart lack Of appetite
distress after eating liver complaint constipation &c.
will find s.msdists and permanent reefin these Btters
But above ALL they recommended to weak and deli
cate females and mothers
They sold by all respectable merchants See that
each bottle has private United States Stamp over the
cork and steel-plate side label.
Beware ofrefled bottles Sec that the stamp has not
been tempered with. Any person pretending 10 sell
Plantation Btterr by the gallon swndler and mpos
ter, and should be Immediately reported to NJ.
p II. DRAKE CO.,
octll-dAwem q Park Row, Ny.
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Letter arSiual rsr.lasalis.



C.n sa' Iowa ve' I1's E. ss:a; By ss2l ~
= Alta meeting Of the officers and men q
~ 2Srd Iowa Volunteers held at Aobile
f1lht, Alabama, this day for the purposs
Of hearing lecture delivered b ~ Rev.
p. P. Ingalls, in behalf Of the Iowa 6tats
Orphan Asylum, the following predmbls
and resolutions were unanimously adopt
cd:
WHrarAs, For the pstiod Of fer years
. portion Of the people Of the United
States have wickedly attempted to destroy
our country and liberties; and, Whereas.
. the noble and patriotic men Of lows have
60 willingly rushed to it's preservation,
laying down their lives to secure 70 ~
happiness with = united country and
whereas, pumberless orphans have been,
and are being made by this Offering on the
altar Of liberty, who have the very strong.
est claims to our sympathy and assistancs
i. richly bought by the blood Of their natur.
al protectors therefore, -
Resolsed, That We feel it to b suene
the highest privileges accorded to Patri'
ots and Christiaos, that Of aiding in %
noble and glorious . work - providing
for the children Of fallen heroes. and We
pledge our energies and means in placing
them above the cold and formal rules o.
Legislation. 49,
RESOLVED, That among those engaged
in its incorporation aud progress. We REQ
ognizs the true friends of the soldiers aot
their families Every soldier will hold
In grateful remembrance those good mer
and women who inaugurated that new
system of bsnevolence, embracing the
orphans of our dead comrades.
Resolved, That we wish to extend The
right hand of fellowship to those who are
enjoying the luxuries and comforts o
home. and ask them to exert their indu
ence and means in the cause, and give j
their hearty support. We will not be
lieve bu. that our friends at home ar,
equally mindful of those helpless ones de
prived of a fathers support. We do on
duty, you do yours.
Resolced. That we tender our sincer
thanks to Rev. P. P. Iogalls, and that il
him We recognize all the necessary quail
fcatious for bis present responsible posi-
ton, believing he is actuated and support
ed in his arduous duties By feelin
known only TO true Christian and Phi
lanthropist.
Resolved, That copy of these proceed
ings be forwarded for publication to th
Iowa State papers.
CHAs. J. CLARK,
Lieut.. Col. Commanding Reg't.
WV. II. LErTELL,
Captain Company D..
E. B. NELSON,
lst Lieut.. and Adjutant.
Committee on Resolution
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- The Pirate Argusllss, whose rsa-
ditioa 70 Cuban authorities, come tina
ago. sxoitDd sonsidsnbls oomnest. hs.
bsss fbsnd guilty Of eonplicisy il The
s1sse tse1s, - - seatseesd = sight
- ssvtgsi = - sAain -
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9perial Notices.

COLGATEss HONEY SOAP.
This celebrated Toilet soaR, in such nniversai
demand, 10 made from the choicest materials, 10
mild and IN oil emit In its psture, fragf antly
CO ateA, and extremely b en- eficial ID it, scti
upon the skin For sale by all Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers. feb1-dAv1yr
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"As the Phoenix rises from ofits FIRE animal
ed With nss .odoss this Elixir rejuvenate the $40
TEN and overcome disease
A1-The Rejuvenafing EIxiris the resuI: Of poserc
dscoverietin the vegetable Kingdom being an entirely
and abstract method Of irrespective Of an tie
Afhis medicine has been tested BY the most eminent
medical men Of the day and by them TO b
one Of the greatest medical discoveries the age
tA-One bottle will cure general Debility
H4-A few doses cures Mysteries in females
14-one bottle cures Palpiiation of the Heart.
and full vigor Of youth.
&A-A few doses restores the appetite
a1-A few doses cure the low spirited
1N-One bottle restores mental power
t4-A fee desss restsrss ~ srgazs Of grrs-assss
va fe~ deses bring the rose TO the cheek
ua-This medicine restores manly vsSur and robrs,
health the pocrdehiiits;ed worn-dovn and desraring
AIThe lisfess enervAfed youth the I'd ma.
Of business tha yirtm 81 nsyvoys fs,--ssin A. III
vidual suffering from general debility OF from weakness
cf single organ. win all find immediate and perns nent
relief BY the use Of this Elixir Essence of Life
APrce $4per bottle three bottles for S. and fos
ward by Express on receipt Of money any address
ting Bltxtr sold by all enterprisng pruspisft
in the civilized world. Some urprnciped deae-f how.
try TO sell worthless compounds in place OF these
these which they csn purchase ut cheap price and
make more money by selling, than they can ON these
medicines Az value health aye the health o.
yorr future offspring do not be deceived by srch
princpled Druggists AK for these medicines taks
stAsys II the Druggist will buy them for ven en-
close the money in letter. and will send them TO yos
by Express securely sealed and hacked from ohser
vation.
Ladies' or Gentlemen can address in perfect conf
dence stating fully and plainly their diseases and s,ny
toms as we treat all diseases Of chronic male
female Patients not hesitate because of thff,
inability to Wait US, patients
fully in portions OF the civilized globe by correspoA
enc~.
Patients addressing rs will please state plainly all the
symptoms OF their complaints and write Pestoce Coun-
~ state and name of writer plain and inclose postage
stamp for reply.
W seni 80 page PsmrAfst fire. to any address
Address all letters Pamphlets or advice 20 the propr-
etors.
DR. W. h. MERwiN d CO.,
No. Libertystreet, New York.
G. A. COOK, Chicago, No. 70 Market street, General
Agent for the States of Illinois, Iowa. Wisconsin Michi
ular card prices. noyso-d cow
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STAPLE AND FANCY
GROCERIES,!

Ana aliafucise usaAlly kepttn ny line.
Az buy my goods for cssh can oaer consldsrsblsf
ducemens 70 buysr and invite thsm 10 call md exa-
Inc my stock before purchasing. =. =. DOWIR-
u. D.-WANTBD-Hides,F Fur, Bacon. Lord. Tilcv.
White Beam, Glove SD, Timothy SEED, Flax 1ssd,
teatheFy, BeeswAx, Wool Rag, Snake Root Po4s}ose
Onions Butter lggs, Poultry and all kinds Of Couhtxy
Produce for which wtlipay TIA highest priss IN Cash
or goods Consignmeuts solicited and shall have NJ
jan31d Wholesale Grocer. KeoiuE, Io~a.
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Ikeepconssantly on hand and for sale 1t the lowest
prices % cash custonsrs and prompt men large and
vellselected stock Of
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Van o1tsh, Hn, Ussl, rock, Cord, Bind, DFasl osiit
an1 nmb~oidsF beaatifsl1y. It will run fro0 perfect
vort On the Anest Nainsook, ths heaviest bsav
cict Nth change Of psede, thread Or tension vii
- eoarss sstss sss snd stk. II easier. fast
aaA stillss than any other mschines 1t forms nat
- saaaic ssan dDng fron every other stitch esc1
No. bG1nGtotse66by means Of the AR01A11rs Hook-0
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DIR. WRIGHT,S
Rejuvenating Elixir /!
Or, ESSENCE OF LIFE.

Prepared from Pure Vegetable Extracts, containi
nothing injurious to the most delicate.
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~. " would further assurs hs friends that the accu-
rate taste and fair dealing which his characterized this
establishment for years past shall be strictly adhered
and hi best endeayo shall b. excrted TO please his
ffiends and render them full equivalent for their
money. mch0-dlm
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uTne cAerekee PHI. and Eetuven..
Nm. W. r.. hERwiN d CO.,

No.ss fAbeftystreet, New York.
G. A. COOK, Chicago No. 70 Market street, General
Agent for the States OF illinois, Iowa. Wisconsin Mch.
gan and Indiana, who will srppy Druggists reg
ular card prices. novs0-d cow
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CAKE coD Iowa VOL LIZ, MOBILE Porsr, Ala, |
March lst. 1865
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-05
Baltimore Markets, April 4

Coffee-yery little doing. Rio held at goa
DIX cents, gold, according to quality
FIour-Baltimore Family and high grade
Extra are 25 cents lower, and prices of other
descriptions are very unsettled. Sales on
Change comprise 800 barrels Howard street
Gut Extra at 50 25, and 2O0 barrels Extra do.
At eS.75 per barrel.
Rye Flour-First quality is dull at Sc so.
Corn Meal-No sales reported.
GraIn-Recelpts at the Corn Exchange con-
tinue light and the demand slow Transac-
lions reported show further decline in all
varieties, sales embracing ordinary to good
white Wheat at 195a2O7 cents, fair to prime
red Wheat at l90a200 cents; mixed Corn at SIS
cents, dry white Corn at l 10 cents, ordinary to
prime yellow Corn at 105aI Is cents, only small
parcels commanding the extreme price, and
Oats at 75a7s cents weight.
molasses-Nothing doing in this article and
prices unchanged.
Previsions-All varieties OF hog product are
depressed by the decline of gold, and quota
lions for the present are merely nominal, viz:
Mess Pork S3OaS3l, prime Mess S29aS30, Bacon
shoulders 17kal74 cents, Sides 19x cents
Bulk Shoulders Is cents, Sides II cents, sugar.
cured Hams 22a24 cents, and Western Lard, in
barrels and tierces, 20a2Ok cents.
Sugars-Market inactive and heavy. We
give the range of prices as follows:
Cuba and E. com. TO good refining. II 25ai1 IS
prime grocery. ia 70 S SOa - GO GO
Porto Rico common to good grocery - scala O.,
prime TO choice grocery. IA GOALS ca
70 give any reliable quotation fer sack or bulk
Seeds-We have only to notice small sales OF
Timothy at SIS so, and Cloverseed at sl7asl7 25.
Fla1seed remains nominal at So
whiskey-No demand and market heavy
Baltimore American.
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o. F ICIAL.
Department Of state.


To all iuhcm these presents may concern: >s
Whereas, for some time past evli.ois go 49,
persons have crossed the borders OF the onisSu
States, or entered their ports ~ sea hsvs
countries where they are tolerated, anu M"
committed capital feloniesagainst tne prope ~.
and life of American citizens, as wei III INC
Cities Az in the rural districts OF the country:
Now, therefore. in the name, ana y the
anthoritv of the President OF the United States,
r 10 hereby make known that q reward Of one
thonsand dollars will be paid at this Depart
mani for the capture of each Of such offenders
upon his conviction by civil or military
tribunal, to whomsoever shall arrest and de-
liver such offenders into the custody Of the
civil or military authorities Of theUnited States.
And the like reward will be paid, upon the
same terms. for the capture OF any such per-
sons so entering the United States, whose
ofepses shall be committed subsequently to
the publication Of this notice.
A reward of i've hundred dollars will be
paid, upon conviction, for the arrest OF any
person who shall have aided and abetted
offenders of the class before named within the
territory Of the United States.
Given under my hand and the seal OF the
Department OF State, at washington,
LIS this fourth day Of April, A. ID. 1866.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State.
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Financial.

FINANCIAL.
From the New York Evening Post April 4. I
Gold has been more steady to-day. The CHIEF
transactions were At 1861 a1i6X, and the ten
dency for the present seems to be upwards
Foreign exchange is dull and business is nom
inal.
The loan market is easy at 6a7 per cent Com.
mercial paper is duh at Sail.
The stock market opened feverish aud closed
steady. Governments are strong, railroad
bonds quiet, bank shares dull and petrole um
stocks active. Railroad shares are excited, in
consequence Of the scarcity Of stocks, the in =
disposition of holders to lend, and the deter
min alton of buyers to exact prompt delivery.
The Express says:
The Gold speculation gained strength as the
day advanced, and touched the highest point
Of the morning. The street interest is still
very large, and the deliveries are made with
great irregularity. Cash Gold is worth about
y per cent. more than in the regular way.
connection with the National Banks and the
Governments, and were it not for this fact the
price would be much lower to. day than it is.
Gold at AIS was quoted at 14sx.
The Gold bonds are higher this afternoon,
And the Five-twenties are up to lG6 One house
bought $1,250, 600 this morning at the Board for
investment.
The Gold bonds are very scarce on the street
and the demand is steadily increasing. The
confidence in these securities has materially
increased during the past few days.
The demand for money is extremely mode.
rate, and the supply, which is already in ex-
cess Of the wants OF the brokers, is steadily in
creasing. The general rate for call loans is 7
per cent. on mixed collaterals, but the market
10 gradually settling down to per cent, at
which rate large portion OF the business is
done. The discount market Is easier, and
there 10 more disposition to buy commercial
paper. First-class names pass at sa10 per
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War DEPARTMENT. Adjutdnt Generals OGoe,(
Washington, April 4th, 1865. (

SPECIAL OkpkRs, No. l59. EXTRACT r
So. The examining Boasd, of which Major Cen.
eral Casey, o. 3. Volunteers, is President will
imra ediately adjourn to Richmond. Virginia, at
which place it will resume its present duties.
&c. Major eneral Casey, q. 8. Volunteers. will,
in addition to his duties of Presid emit the Board
take the general superintendence of recruiting
and mastering Colored Troops in Richmond, Vir-
ainia, and the adjacent country.
81 The following officers will report to Major
General Casey, 8. Volunteers, in Richmond
Virginia, for duty in recruiting, mastering and
organizing Colored Troops:
Major +: W: Taggard, Assistant Adjutant Gen.
erai of Volunteers.
Captain a. Dryer. 4th q. 8. Infantry.
Captain James K. Lawrence, llth q. 3. Infantry
Captain e. st. Able, Additional Aid de-Camp
Captain /. K. Casey, Additional Aid de Camp
Captain George B. Sanford, LIST q. 8. Cavalry I
Captain II. G. Pillebrown, Assistant Adjutant
general of Volunteers.
"Captain Frank Adams, Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral of Volunteers.
LIST Lieutenant d. Vanderslice, l4th q. g. In
fantry.
LIST Lieutenant Hampden Waldron, l27th New
Major Taggard is authorized to take with him
The ouartermaster's Department will furnish
the necessary transportation
By order of the Secretary of War:
L. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General,
r. WILLIAMS, Assistant Adtutant General