during the past year :

The army considts of ninotcen regiments, divided

into ten of infantry, four of artillery, two of dra-•

goons, two of cavalry, and one of mounted rifle­

men. The whole strength of the army, as posted,

consists of about 17,984 men; and the admit

strength, on the first of July last, was 15,744. In

addition to the movements which the troops have

been called on to make this year, which are set

forth in a