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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
LORD JOHN RUSSELL ON WASHINGTON.

The first volume of "Thc Life and Times ol
Charles James Fox," by Lord John Russell.
has just appeared in England. The London
papers say his lordship has dealt with his sub.
ject in fragmcntary, almost incoherent man
ncr His first volume is commentary, and
little more .AS commentary, however, it is
characteristic and the concluding passage is,
perhaps, the most characteristic of all:
Before taking leave of the American war, n
few words may be allowed on topic where
there can be little difference Of opinion
George Washington, without the genius Of Ju-
lius Caesar or Napoleon Bonaparte, has far
purer fame, rs his ambition was of higher and
holier nature. Instead Of seeking to raise his
own name or seize supreme power, be devoted
his whole talents, military and civil, to the es.
tablishmcnt of the independence and pcrpetui-
ty of the liberties Of his own country In mo-
dcrn history no man has done such great things
without the soil Of sclfishness or the stain Of a
grovelling ambition. Caesar, Cromwell, Napo-
leon, attained y higher elevation, but the love
of dominion was the spur that drove them on.
John Iampden, William Russell, Algcrnon
Sydney may have had motives as pure and am.
bition as unStancd, hut they fell. To George
Washington, nearly alone in modern times, has
it been given to accomplish wonderful rcvo-
luton, and yet to remain to all future times the
theme of peoples gratitude and an example
Of virtuoIs and beneficcnt power
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun

W AsuiNGToN, May 10.
EngLa,M anil the R,portd French and Rus
sim .Nianre-AJsorJihgD Designscf the Tro
Emperor~-POSttioig Span-Our Chance
To get Cnbd.
The reported alliance, offensive and deicn
sive, between France and Russia, will explain,
if it be verified all that has been considered as
mysterious in the design Of Napoleon Ill, and
in his grand naval md military preparations.
Ii carries Us back IL The interview which took
place in 1907. between the first Napoleon and
the Emperor Alexander. on the raft OF Tilsit
The provisions Of the secret convention, con-
cluded at Tilsit, signed TO Russia the empire
Of the East, while they gave France unlimited
sway in all the kingdoms of the West, and uni
ted both in cordial hostility TO the maratImc
power Of Great Britain. Constantlnople was
alone excepted.
The clause Of the treaty on this subject was
as follows :-''france will make common cause
with Russia against the Ottoman Porte, ana
the two high contracting parties will unite
their efforts to wrcSt from the yeXations and
expressions Of the Turkish empire all It's pro-
vinccs IN Europe, Romalia and Constantinoplc
alone excepted France, on the other hand,
was to have Egypt Italy. and Spain and Portu-
gal, and Russia to make common cause
with France against England, with all its forces
by sea and land unless indeed England should
by certain day accept certain propositions
for peace and assent to this partition OF empires
between the two cmperors. Spain, under
French prince, was to be compelled to remain
in the alliance against England.
The London Times is right in urging that
the treaty of alliance now sad to have been
made between France and Russia, will compel
England to anticipate, by strenuous measures,
war which may, in It's results, threaten her
existence
One point of great interest to the United
States is involved in this possible complication
of European affairs. Spain will be brought
under the dominion of France, and France be.
fore she gets through with the assumed war
with England. will need money. OF course
she will sell Cuba to the United States for 4
hundred millions, and rs much more as we may
be willing to give.
The Administration is, it is believed, fully
alive to the chances now afforded for the acqui-
siton of Cuba, and our European diplomacy
will be at once directed to that end, and not
without some hope that IT will be effective be-
fore the termination of the next session OF Con-
,ros. IoN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
STRANGE HISTORY OF A MURDERER.

1t was mentioned few days ago that fe!ix
Sanchez, Cuban mulatto, who, in January
last, killed his father-in.law, and stabbed his
wife and mothcr-in law in New York, had been
arrested at New Orleans. The Bee further
informs us
"IIe was hid away ina Spanlard house some
6f,.en dovs in New York. The Spanard then
took him to Baltimore, and by reason of his na,u-
rally dark skin managed to sell him as negro
for % q 400 He was subsequently, taken to Mo-
bile, where he was sold to a Mr.. Brooks, and and
subsequently to Mr.. Ledbetter; who sent him
here to be sold by Mr.. Foster. The latter put
him in the parish prison for safe keeping.
where he was subsequently identified as the al
legged murderer. Sanchez is said to be the
child ola free ncgress in Cuba and the son Of
wealty Cuban planter. He has wealthy
uncle he says. in New York, and was born IN
Trinidad de Cuba. The accused, doubtless
had to submit to being sold as slave to pre-
vent being exposed as murderer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
GnIIlMRIaN 0TEI.

yIyIIIS establishment will be optd the TWELFTH or
l MAY for the enterta ninent the public. II Is now
thoroughly repaired IRON bottom top improved IN all
respec,sand IN way bettsuited 10 the comforts
Of its patrons than heretofore.
The main building is five storieigh 2'U eet In lcneh
and so arranged that you enter rohe street. in the mid
d Of the house no fronting on ockoe slip, instead OF
Cary formerly II Is as ry roony convenient
and comfortable rs IL can be.
The chambers furnished ancthrouGhout, and have
the best quality OF bedding.
The kitchens admirably arised. and have every
convenience for the serving iarae!y the different
meats and vegetables
Having engaged Col WYATT 0DwFLL, formerly Of
Chariot. county, and Mr.. e. b. Lk, OF Richmond who
will devote their whole time TO man cement Of the
house for me- feel confident withe facilities furnished
them that everything and wilk done By them and
their assistants to add to the comfu their gucsts
Omn;buses are being built, viii run 10 the lige-
rem; depo,s steamers and paeketts as soon com
ple;ed In the meantime po,ters wa,tend with hacks
JOS. II. CRElIAw, Proprietor.
From the above notice will be that We, the under
signed have the management OF uCoumbian Hotel
We take ccasion to say fre, that we will be
cccdingy happy to receive them ale old establishment,
now revived and moderni,ed, Wit no pains shall be
spared for their qualification and ctor.
IATT CARDwELL,
N,, In-.In q LtCkU
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
,,. .rv.E C:NvEsNOw O:s VIRGINIA.
bi OCJAMATlON.

,xrOeMATlvN haNII; received ns the Executive,
| ~, rEANCIS NoRB0nNE FirZlltGH was charged
,y,.r burned aided ia :hc burning OF stable co-
,,.s;nc i've horses ard mule, and Two corn houses
".!,in, one hundred and scycny-aye barrels
- .arn. and faru'ng implements. the property OF
W. Joanna Holloway. OF the county OF Caroline.
.a h. has ed iro justice and Is now going at large;
10 hrrcbs ode. Il reward OF One Hundred Dol
spy person sho shall arrest the said +. y. fi,zhush
ga d.iy,r IN into the Jail o! said county Of Caroline:
a. "a n,or.ovc- require all officers Of this Common
s ci, and MILITARY and request the people general
v 20 use their cNerons 20 procure the arrest oil The
.idF y Fi,Ihuyh that he may be brought to justice
a Seal Of the Commonwealth, at Eichmond, This elev'
l. = sntA Of May, l>5s. nsNkf a. "ASL-
sv he Governor:
y GEORGE W. MrNrcRp, Sccy @. the Com'th.
F.,.hggh about five feet, eight inches hIh stenY
han. has dark eyes, Very full beard ani nous'aee
..tlrss manner and raihe: pleasing address, and u
sn, ,hry,hree years Of age He was restdeut OF the
S.si. o. California about four years ago.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN LOUISA COUNTY.

At "a meeting Of the Democratic party OF
Louisa county, held at the Court House on
Monday, the 9TH inst, that being Court day,
William Ovcrton, Esq, was called to the chair
and r. B. Waddy appointed Secretary.
George l.. Gordon, Esq, explained the object
of the meeting, and offered the following reso-
utions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, a Democratic Convention in the
Sd Congressional District have unanimously
nominated for reelection to Congress the Hon.
Jno. S Caskie, therefore be
lst. Resolved, That the Democrats Of Louisa
being disposed to cooperate with their fellow
Democrats of the3d Congressional District and
having full confidence in the integrity, ability
and true Democracy which have marked tho
political course of the Hon. John S. Caskie, cor
daily endorse his nomination. and will jealous
" advocate his reelection
2d. Resolved, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the Democratic papers
of Richmond
WILLIAM OvERTON, Chairman.
Il n " AMY Secretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
GLANCE AT THE pAsr-BArrIEs IN ruRopr

n SLANCE Al IhE PAST-bATTLES IN EUROPE
! rs matter Of interest at present. We give
The following result of desperate battles fought
IN Europe since 1912:
on the heights, four miles from Salamanca.
IN spain, the English and Spanards under
W"eihhslon, totally defeated the French under
nai'iol., ;a. ONT on the 22l July, 1912. The allies
iost o,2oo men, and the French Id. 600.
-, n t''c oa'tle OF Smolcnsk in Russia, in
the Russians 10000.
.'t borodlho' on the 9TH September. was
fought desperate battle between the Russians
ana French. The French lost in killed, woun
ded ana prisoners 10000 and the Russians
about the same number. The survivors of the
French army, from the Russian campaign
were not more than 81, 200 out of an army Of
100000 men.
At Lntzen, in Russian Saxony, on the Cd of
May, 1913, the allied Russian and Prussian
forces were defeated by the French under Ma.
poleon, the French losing Is, 900 and the allies
$1,000 men.
At Bautzen, in Saxony. on the 2lst and o2d
May, 1913, battle took place between the
allies and the French, in which the French loss
was put down at 25,oo0 men, and that of the
hiiiSo ic,vvv
At Dresden, i'll Saxony. on the oGth and 9th
August, lSlj, the allies were defeated by the
French. The loss Of the allies was about
$4,000 killed, wounded and prisoners, and that
OF the French about II, OO0
Vt Lcipslc, IN SaXonv in October. 1913. a
desperate battle was fought, which lasted three
days, and the French Were totally defeated by
the allies. Napolean lost two mar>hals. twenty
generals and $4,000 men. The allies lost |, 40
officers and about 10000 men.
AtNictoria, i'll Spain on the list June, 1913,
the English and French fought battle in
which the French lost 700 and the English
$50.
At Toulouse. in Franco, Wellington defeat
cd the French under Soult. OF the 10th April,
1914. The French loss was 4.7OO allied ar.
my loss -i,5S0 men,
At Ligny, in France. a battle occurred be.
tween the PrlSsians and French on the 10Th
June, lsl5, two days before the battle of Wa.
tcrloo, in which the Prussians lost 10, 200 men,
and the French $500.
In the indcc>iyc battle at Quatrc Brass, in
Belgium, on the 10Th of June the day before
that Of Waterloo, the allies lost 200 men, and
the French II.
At Waterloo the total loss of the allies was
1856 men. Napoleon was about 10000
Neither the tustrians nor the Prussians can
derive much encouragement from history TO
engage in n war with France. The French
troops have only been matched in these wars
by the English, the Spaniarls and the Rus
SLAMS scarcely by the last named.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
BY THE GoyEHNo!, OF XIRGINIA.

INFORMATION having been received by the Executive,
| ,ha, JOSHUA WEST, free negro, who was condemned
~ h Coua,y Court OF Northampton 10 three years i'm
,ormeu, in ;he pcncntary, for the crime OF larceny
ss escaped from the Jail Of said county, and that REUBEN
siRD another negro who charged, In the county
81 Caroline with having and wounded white person
VII, n:en. 10 nai disable, dishgure KILL has also fed
.-ou rc, and tha; both going n large there
"a, DO hereby offer reward OF TWO hundred dollars TO
Ar person shall arrest the said Joshua West and Reu-
h-n Bird and shall deliver the said Joshua into the Jail Of
Northampton county and the said Reuben into the jail of
Cs-one county hundred dollars for such arrest and
delivery Of either and do moreover require AL officers OF
nj, .ah civil and military, and reQtest the
M generally their best eNer;ons 10 procure the
res, Of the sad ugives that they be brought 10 jus
,--) Glvea under my hand rs Governor, and under
, L. 1.-THE Les Seal OF the Commonwealth at Rich
i--l mond, this ,wen,y'second day Of April. ls59
HENRY y. WISE.
By the Governor GEORGE W. MrSFoEp, Secretary of the
Commonwealth.
Joshua wes, is s,ou;ly built about Ave fee, FIVE or six
acaes high very black; about threequaers OF an
.ch oag the rg; eye; ;hick pouiag lips. aud
r.e scar on par; Of his neck just along and above
M edge OF the hair l; is believed that lac had with ha
Il, register which bears date In the year $50.
Reuben Bird Is about dftv years OF age nu'ao about
SIX zee, high has full sui, OF hair his teeth small and
ra;h.r indifferent, lie Is probably in the county OF Essex
Q. Mddesex in the city OF baltimore where he recently
.. al April a.-ciw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
TOBACCO CULTURE--RHOD sUPER-PH0S
pHATE

On Saturday last we had "a pleasant visit from
Mr.. Rhodes, the proprietor of the above cele-
brated manure, who will remain some time in
our State visiting their agents and conversins
with our planters upon the subject Of this val
liable fertilizer. Mr.. Rhodes can be found at
the office of Mcssrs. Schaer, kohlcr & Co., on
Cary street, who are the agents for this city,
and who have ample supplies at all times On
hand.
This manure, for tobacco culture, We believe,
has no equal, and our planters should not suf
fer the present season to pass without expert
menting, which, we hazard nothing in saying
they will find resulting greatly to their salts
faction, and will rather cause them to regret
not having used it literally. 1t is a wcll-con
ceded fact, that plants with "Jroad, l~ry de.
relopment," require literally of phosphoric acid
in soluble form, and, further, obtain their
supply of ammonia from the atmosphere. DR..
J. w. Hart of Nottaway county, who had i
superior sample Of tobacco at the Virginia
State Society's Exhibition at Petersburg last
fall, and who has used this manure for several
years, says, in recent communication, 81
have increased confidence in Rhodes after
longer trial, which is nat the c"Se with
any other ,t,ctitious manure ever used" We
have also the evidence Of Mr.. Thomas Harvey
of Charlotte, who has used largely of Rhodes
supcr.phosphatc, purchased through the very
respectable house Of Messrs. Green 4 Hob
son, commission merchants in this city This
gentleman says, ~ recommend this manure
in the most unqualified manner, not only as Of
nestinable value to the crop applied, but that
the growth of clover and general improvement
of the land amply rcpsys the outlay. With
such evidence we can but think we promote
our planters interest BY recommending gen.
eral use of Rhodes Super.phosphate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
Further Mexican Advices-The Civil War-ho7e-
meuts Of our Minister.

NEW ORLEANS. Nav l2.-The steamer Ten
ncssce, from Vera Cruz the Sth, brings later
Mexican news.
The CITY was quiet, awaiting the result OF the
expected engagement at Jalapa, between Gene
rails Robles and Ampudia. Robles was hard
pressed. The United States Minister, Mr.. Nc
Lane. had returned to Vera Cruz after going to
Alyarado. Miramon had demanded a loan Of
$40. OOO. 900 from the church, which becomes
indignant thereat. \ plot to overthrow Mira
mon, by the church party, was in consequence
then expected.
Degoilado was at Morelia, and the liberaists,
with rclnforccments, were marching upon him
from Vera Cruz. Miramon proclaims the libe-
rails traitors.
Juarez had imposed duty of per cent. on
coined silver exported from Vera Cruz; also !
per cent on coined gold, and on gold bullion
per cent; on silver bullion per cent, besides
mining duties on all.
Gen. Robles was at Jalapa with ,ooo men,
who forbid the passage of the American mails.
Great confusion existed at the capital ana
change of Presidency was expected Ano'iief
outbreak was feared.
Miramon was cpdcayoring to raise money IN
Europe ON the church property, which the arch
bishop had consented to mortgage.
The Tennessee brings Nicaraguan dates tc
the ID Belly was trying to buy up the Mica
raruan Congress. The French and English
assts were still at Sacrificios.
Gaudalajara had been taken by the Liberals
and the capture of Tepic, San Bias, Colima ant
Nanzanilla had been confirmed General Meji:
had been completely routed by the Liberal:
with the loss Of 500 prisoners, among whom
the general is believed to be.
On the I'd instant Miramon issued a decree
closing all the Gulf ports to foreign commerce
The indignation of the British residents
against Mr.. Otway is very strong
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
DEUCALIOS.

1
| Il ensuing season, commencing on the 18th GSET>
| February, and ending on the 18th OF July, d; my/1N
stable at the Trony Park, Richmond at 550 a,
season. and II TO the Groom to be paid In all cases whcr
the served Should the not Prove In foa sh,
be sent TO the horse the next gratis Mares will
be well fed at forty cents per day. but there will be no re-
sponsbility or accidents escapes N the subscriber
wishes to avoid the trouble Of collecting TIE seasons he has
made them payable in advance and ,hss his
| for standing the horse so low
Deucalion Is six years old this Spring dark chesnut
without white, except star in the forehead five feet
OF the hnest proportions and most beautiful symmetry
Ills backbone remarkable for Its size and strength lie
believed TO be taller than his sire, Raenue and taller
than his grandsre, Trustee; is th inches taller
than Imported Medley, and those renamed English Stall
lions Trunpeter and whalc5one; and more than Eve
Inches taller than the famous four-me orse Jimcrack
Deucalion was 80, by Revenue, sire Sue Washington,
Fanny Washington, Engineer Planct&c and Is out or
"ihe Queen" by Imported Pram winer Of the perby)
grand dam Delpine, by wh.ker (wnner Of the Derby,
and own brother to Whalebone) & sand dam (Jereeds
DAM My Lady, by Comus out Of the Colonels dam by
Ma.se Ms D1oss ppis to os y esaa af nsis
Mxbury Mulso Bay Turk lay Bosto, Coneyskins, Hut
tons Grey Barb, Byery Turk. Bustler
The Imported mare, THE Queen (leucalions dam was
the distinguished In the Cnted
States all distances from 10 bur mile heats. She
was full lister 10 Monarch equally distinguished. They
Queens" grand dam My Lady, the lam Of he dls,in
guis,ed English horse and Stallion Jreed and also the
dam OF Imported Passenger. My Ladys dam also
dam OF the Colonel winner Of 81. Ledger and OF the
most distinguished racers and Staious in EnsunS and her
dam likewise the dam Of the famous four lille horse
NY This pedigree is remarkable for us nchno and es
pecally for the Of its cros and is
OF the ancient be found i'll the stu book Of
England. runnir: back 20 the reign OF Charles !.
As to his performances II is sufficient TO say ut he ran
six and them all except OF inile bats the
only one he ~ that d!s,ancel In whh he was
beaten by inferior horse in consequence Of Gng dec
dedly ass In all his other which were two aud
three miles heats he coniended with the finest hoses Of his
day Including Engineer, ShockOe Tar River, &c &C. and
beat his competitors with such ease that ne nevt WAS put
his full speed many Instances disiancing nority OF
the atd Finally, In June. l,,, while on his w to Long
Island, TO fu his engagement in four mile seepsake
with Nicholas L. sue Washington and others, passing
through New York city he received INJURY "t'h caused
his Withdrawal from the turf For his erforua.es In full
see hanibis {. wGNER
T.. S-prucaon viii! b- exhibited at Powhata Chester
field. Goochland and Hanover courts, In the month Of
March next, after whch he will remain 1t Ia stand
stated above. {. W.
! rbt-c,Junel
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Se
cocc1N pnpR1NG ARnuNp.

A letter from Montross, Va, to the Alexan-
dria Sentinel describes Mr. Goggin's elo-
quencc as follows
lie then pitched into the negro question at
once. Asked why John Letcher was not there;
that he had no controversy with his Lieutenant.
Then followed No. |, 2, g. T. o, 6, Z, 5, 9, 10, IL
and II anecdotes. They were vastly amusing
as long as they lasted, but as soon us he touch.
ed upon the real issues between the parties he
broke down. As reasoner he is not 10 be
compared to Mr.. Montague, and it can have
been nothing but his anccdotc talent that nom
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UNIvE SlTY OF VIRCuiA
.niIIINHAfINT sTI,nENr

TIME Faculty will proceed on the Isl Of July o ap
point state Students, TO fill vacancies whC will ther
exs; in the following districts:
III-Norfolk and Princess Anne.
r.-SusseX Southampton aud Greensrl
VI-City Of Petersburg and Prince Geor.
VIlI.-Powhatan, Cumberland and Ches,etd.
IX.-Luurnburg Nottoway and Prince ward.
Ny-Carapbell and Appomat;oS.
NNI-city Of Williamsburg. James City, 0rles City
New Kent, York, Elizabeth City aiWarwicl
NVII.-Hanovcr and Henrco
NNII-Caroline and Spo;syvana.
NNIIl.-Sts1ord, King George and Prineefilliam.
XXVI-fauguier and Eappihanncck
XXvIl-Niadson. Culpeper, Orange and Gene.
XXNllI-Albemare.
XNIX.-Lousa, Goocl,and and Fluvsnna.
NXNII.-lIampshre. Hardy and Morgan.
NNNllI.-fred-rck. Clarke and Warren.
NNXIv.-Shenandoah and Page.
NXXV.-Eockinshain and Pendlrion.
XNNYI-Augusta.
XXXvll-Baih. Highland and Rockhridge
XXNVill-Al!eshany, Bote;ouri, Roanoke an.ralg.
XXXIN.-Carrol, GraysOn. Floyd, Montpery and
Pulaski.
XL-Mercer Monroe Giles and Tazewe
NLI-SEiy;h. wythe and Washington.
NLII.-Scott, Lee, Russell and Wise
XLlII.-Nanawha, Putnam. Logan, Boon Wyoming
Roanc and Calhoun.
XLE.-Mason, Jackson. Cahell. Wayne u Writ.
XL'l-Hiiehie, DoddridSe, Harrison, Pisants and
Wood.
XLvIlI.-Up.hur, Barbour, Lewis Giuer, andoph and
Tucker
L-Drooke Hancock and Ohio.
Applications accompanied by proper t,,iu,nais, should
be addressed 10 the subscriber and snld each the Uni
ver>i,v by the 18th Of June.
- State Students exempt fromaares for matricu
la:oi tuition rent, and OF tlLibrary bu, have
to- rovide for all other expenses.
circular giving fue. info.na;ioni be forwarded to
such apply for it, :. MACPiN.
April 2s--ccw Charm Of the Faculty.
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he have not been used, and are offered Tor SALE
ii ilnservceabe secondhand but only because not
eonsing 20 the model last adopted for the United states
i',.af military service.
ia- proposals. will state distinctly the number anu ana
5h.,i linock or percussionsd) OF muskes desired TO
b. pGssed where located and thc price bid per sket
o. each They should he endorsed Proposals for the
raea.e Of Muskes and directed TO the undersiSicd AT
iae OieaA,:e Office Washington d. Z.
Fair SAMPLES OF these muskets may be seen, application
'9F he purpose the Commanding Oicer OF any OF the
A'eaas specified above, OF New York, Waterown, or
Washington Arsenal The different proposals received VIII
os opened this Office the 18th June next, between the
hoaFs of G o'clock and sales will be awarded to the
highest bdirs the department, reservnS the right 10 re-
set ans bid. shat may not he regarded satisfactory
Terms pnen; cash. in specie Treasury notes to be
pai he 5ursng officer OF Arsenal where the arms
are do,on their delivery to the purchaser under or
der from this tfice II. X. CRAIG,
Apr! ia-.Elm Colonel Of Ordnance.