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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
Gen. stones Report.

Tribune's dispatch Gen. Stones report
of the battle Of Balls Bluff, was sent into
The War Department to-day. In it occurs
the following Col Baker having arrived
at Conrad's Ferry with the First California
Regt, at an early hour proceeded to Ed.
wards Ferry and reported TO me in person,
stating that his regiment at that place, aud
three other regiments of bis brigade, was
ready to march.
directed him to Harrison's Island TO
assume command, and in full conversation
explained 10 him The position as it then
stood. told him that Gen. Mccall had
aaSahS'u h's troops to BSrnsyille and
MAs s1'remely ussTo0s Of ascertaining the
exact position ana force Of the enemy in our
front, and exploring as iaI as it was safe on
the right towards Leesbnrg aud ,he lef
towards the Leesburg and Gum snrine
road. / also Informed Col Baker that Cen
Gorman, opposite Edwards Ferry, should
be reinforced, and that Iwonld make effort,
20 push GOrmau's troops carefully forwarC
10 discover the best line FROM that Ferry /
the Lecsburg and Gum Spring road alread
mentioned and The position Of the breast
works and hidden batteries, which prevent
ed The movement Of troops directly froI
left to right, were also pointed out TO hin
The means of transportation across. Of th
suficieney of which be (Bsker) was 10 b
the judge. was detailed, and authority Civ
en- him TO make use of the guns OF a secIiol
each Of Yaughn's and Bnnting's batteries
together With Freneh's mountain bowitzers
all the troops of his brigade and the Tam
many regiment, besides the l0th and par
OF the 20th regiments Of MASSACHUSETTS, vol
unteers, and ! left 10 bis dlseFotion, nfte
viewing the ground. TO retire lfOm tbs Vir
ginte shore nndsrsoVeT Of bic guns and thl
Gre Of the large Infantry force, or TO pas
over reiDfosoements in case he foend /
practicable and the position on the oihe,
side favorable. ] stated that wished n,
advance made unless the enemy were Il
sofieient force, and under no circumstances
to pass beyound Lessburg or strong posi-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

GEN ScoTrs REFINEMENT Tri.
bune's despatch, dated Washington 2Sth,
says: Gen. Scott will voluntarily retire
from his rank and duties within the next
ten days, solely on account Of his physical
iniirmites The recent act of Congress
provided there should be no reduction in
his pay, Subsistence, or allowance, in tie
event of his withdrawal IT'S well known
that Gen Scott has had an unsettled ac
count with the War Department since the
Mexican War Secretary Cameron, las
recently given careful examination Of his
clims, now l3 yenrs old Jefferson Davis
Indignantly brought him in debt on account
Of his expenditures and receipts in Mexico,
aid so far as the Secretary's report conld
d'it, dseredited him rs financial agent
O the Government. Mr. Cameron has re-
ported that Gen. Scott was not only entll.
10 the money he claimed ofth Government
bit he saved 20 it millions Of dollars, which
by the laws of war he could have poeketed,
uRder the settled principles, regulating the
distribution of prizes aud contribution
money. .". '' ea
This opportunity Of personal advantage
Winfield Scott generously diverted to the
Funding of a Home for Invalid Soldiers.
One Of The monuments long after he is dead
sill be the Soldiers Home near Washing
ton ... -s.a H..
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

The SUMTER AND South AMERICA. Lieut.,
Porter Of lhe Powhattan reports her aFriV-
al at Maranham, city OF Brazil, Sept.
24rh, omy days after the Sumter left.
The latter had cruiSed two or three days at
the mouth OF the Harbor to overhaul the
brig Maria expected from N. Y. The Gov
eruor Of Marauham treated the officers Of
the Sumter with every courtesy, prom
Using them they might sell the Maria there
if she was captured, supplied her with coal,
but was unwilling 10 do the same by tie
Powhattsn. In entering Maranham The
Sumter got ashore, lost ber false keel, and
When she let was leaking. She left under
sail, having housed her smokestack She
had taken no prizes since the Abby Brad
shaw, aud it was understood her motto
was burn sink and destroy, particularly
Boston and Eastern vessels, LienL POr.
Ter left Sept. 2SIh put into ST. Thomas
October oh, where her last despatch is
dated. .-
The Times dispatch sOys;
The Government is rapidly preparing for
enforcing the Con6scation law passed al
the last session Of Congress. Yesterday al
lachments were served against some iu-ni
ture belonging to man named Shields
who is a captain 10 The rebel army, and
owning q number Of houses and lots II
w ashington. This is to be special case
II the law is sustained. Government will a.
once proceed TO eoniseete the properly {
every known rebel, as far as comes WltliI
the jurisdiction Of our arms
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

d
lion between IL and Gossu Greek, or the Gum
| Spring road.
Col. Baker was cautioned In reference to
passing the artillery ncross the river, nnq !
I begged N he did 10 be well supported by
good Infantry. The Gen. pointed out to
him the position Of some bluffs on this side
| of the river from which artillery could act
with effect on the other aud leaving the
matter Of crossing more troops or retiring
what we're already over to his discretion,
and gave him entire control OF Operations
on tie right After Col. Deycns second
advance Col Baker went TO the field IN
person, aud iii matter of regret TO me,
ihet be left no record of what officers and
men be charged with the care of the boats
and Instruction as TO the regular passage Of
the troops. II ony were charged witlhihis
duty, il was not performed, for the reinforce
ments as they arrived, found no one in com.
maDd ofithe boats, and great delay was
thus oceasioned. Had one officer and
company remained of ench nnding guard
ing the boats, their full capacity would have
been made serviceablr, and sufficient men
would have been passed on to secure sue
cess o'-rrg ru $40 haH l3ald .f
The forwarding Of artillery before the sup
porting force of infantry, also inpeded
herapid assembling Of on imposing force on
the Virginia shore. If the infantry force
had Grst crossed difference Of 1000 men
would have been made ir the infantry line
Mt the time ofatiack, probably enough TO
have given us the victory. saI 1870
(Signed) CuAs. z. STOKE,
-r Brig. Gen. Commanding.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
The Springfield Exploit Brilliant Dash
... at the Rebels. ... -...s.i

JEFFERSON. Mo, Oct. 81. lS6l.sr
EDs. Missouri DEMOCRAT I'll have the
following addliional particulars of the bril-.
liant attack Of Major Zagonyi commanding
Fremont's body.guard, into Springfield
The attack was made from the Mount
Veraon road, Judge Owens, of Springfield d,
acting as chr guide. Upon approaching
The town, about balf-past IL yesterday
friday the rebel iv2ce was found drawn
up on u commanding elevation in front of
their camp ready to receive them In Or
der to get at them it was necessary for the
guard to charge down narrow lanc and
and level high fence which obstrueted
their path under the FIRE Of the enemy.
Although suffering somewhat severely, they
successfully accomplished that feat, and
then charging upon the rebels, they scatter
ed them in all directions They continued
on into the town, where some sharp fighting
took place, mauy of the rebels being here
killed They succeeded in clearing the
streets of all the enemy who appeared, and
then proceeding TO the military prison,
released all our prisoners held at Spring
field since the Wilson Greek affair. Sub
seqiently the Stars aud stripes we're raised
over the Court House s5Ia
BY this time the rebels had rallied in
Ia ger numbers, and lis fUrce being insult
cient to hold The city, the Major thought
it best TO retire Before entering the town
the Major had been informed that the
town was held by 2. 200 men, and that he
must act with caution. The Major, how
ever. is one of the irIepressible kind, and
he was bound to make the attack at all
hazards = and did so 1t proved, hke
Tompkihs dash into Fairfax, very brilliant
affair but also, like that, without any
decisive result a .-a
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
A Sensible Order.

Sccrctay Camerons orders TO Gen Sher'
man commanding the great sea coast ex-
pedition, are eminently prscticul and sensi-
BILE. In relation 10 that class Of humani.y Y
delicately termed persons held to service"
Gen Sherman is directed to avail himself of
'the services Of any persons, whether fugi-
tives from labor or nor, who may offer them
to the National Government you may em-
ploy such persons in such services as they
may be fitted for, either as ordinary em-
ployees. or, if special circumstances seem
to require it, IN any Other capacity, with
such organization, ir squads, companies, or
otherwise, as you deem most eGcial TO
the service. This however, not to mean
general armiug Of them foT military service"
All loyal masters are TO be assured of re
ccmpeDse for loss.
This is not what the Abolitionists call
ior,-a proclamation of emancipation
but as Mercutio said OF the wound
in bis thorax, "'twill do" IT makes
a military use of the contrabands, extin.
guishes the use of master and slave, aud
strikes severe blow at the peculiar institu-
ton. Practically, i; is pretty nearly
equivalent to What .he Hltras have asked
for, but theoretically and really it is only
what Gen. Butler, first devised as sbe best
plan for getting rid Ofthis delicate 9nes.
tion,n
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
view YORK Cattle market.
New YoRk, Oct. 3O-6 P. NJ.

.. .... New YORK. Oct 30--6 Z. NJ.
BEEF CArrLE-Market was less buoynnt To-.
day in consequences of the large number of
Cattle which were offered at the various yards,
and many of which we're hurried forward IL an
ticipalion Of remnnerative prices Allertou's
yards were literally flooded with Cattle from
all the Western States, large proportion hail
ing from Kentucky, The average quality Of
the stock was poor, and the grocers bought
very largely bnt for which the decline in prices
would have been great. Only few of thevery
best cattle were sold at SAc, and this must be
below 7Ac, and very many at our lowest quot
ed rates. II was thought that some would be
left
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Three or four days before the false news
that Mason and Slidell had sailed from
Charleston for Europe, in the NASHVILLE,
a letter from a rebel 10 Richmond 10 another
was intercepted, containing this passage I;
~ have just hidden farweIl to Slidell. who
is about starting for Europe with Mason.
They are going through Texas, and will
sail from a Mexican port. Recent inteli.
gence leads to the conclusion lhatthey went
by this route.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

FLAX CoTroN CALICO The Providence
Journal, speaking Of prints made il shat
neighhorhood from a combination of FAX
and coIien, in the proportion of 25 per cen t.
of the latter material to IS of the former.
says that they, show decided advantage
in texture, color. and general appearance
by the side of the cloth made entirely Of
cotton. The raw material is offered at I
cents pound ,ors5 So. H
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02


CoNohEsATIoSAL CoEFERENcE.-The follow
ing resolution adopted by Grand Riser Congre-
gatioual conference st lis late session AT Rock
Greek are by request Of conference presented
for publication in The Telegroph
Rssolced, That this Conference resfirm
the sentiments pat forth at our sprinv ses.
sion, relative iU'lhe rebellion in our nation
and we would further say, thar we have no
confidence in, or desire for peace that
does notiinelude fhe sweeping away OF lhe
eutire system Of American Slavery -, ~
RsSOired, That Ibs proclamation of Mai
Gen y. @. Fremont, relative. TO ths eonas,
cation Of the property of rebels, and The
freedom Of their slaves. receives our eordia
endorsement as q document embracing on
sentiments. aud setting forth the true Polisy
Of the nation and we most deeply Pegre
IT'S modification by the President Of the q
States, A. D. oLDs, stated clerk.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

On Saturday last the order Of the Com
mander-in Chief, that Gen. Fremont should
surrender his command to the Offieer next
below him, Gen. Hunter, accompanied by
letter Of instructions 10 Gen. Hunler, was
sent out by the President To Gen Curtis. in
command at St. Louis, with directions TO
deliver il to Gen. f. em0nt unless he was
ael ually in the presence Of the enemy or
preparing for battle lSince denied.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
Fight near Cairo.

Oct 2Sth.-A party of 80 men Of the
2Slh Illinois while scouting Saturday, en-
coUDtered party of rebel cavalry and in.
fantry l3 miles below this place. A brisk
engagement enSued, when the rebels were
routed, with the loss of rsptnin and lieDten.
ant, and several wounded No loss on our
-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Leut. Scott, who was in command Of
the Keystone State, has been placed under
arrest at Philadelphia for bringing his yes.
sci to that place when lie was order
ed 10 follow the Sumter until he found
her. 5000. a-
The New York Commercial prints the
following a'.'
A prominent business firm in this city
received, to .daya letter from the feet about
TO snil on the southern expedition, which
particularly confirms the stat emcnimadc this
morning in regard TO the detection of q
prominent navel officer, and the To- OF the
scaled orders of the Commodore The let
ter is as follows:
Dear Sirs Last night Surgeon from
the Vanderbilt cume on board our vessel
and reported that the Commodore had been
robbed Of all his private papers, plans, charts
and sealed orders by bis private clerk. The
traitor was supposed to have gone over to
the rebels The effect this new turn OF
events may give to the whole enterprise
cannot tell.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Mr. II. Rockafelow, the. young man. be-
longing to Cleveland, who lost an arm at
Bull Run, and was captured and taken to
Richmond, has been appointed by Gen
Cameron to ] 200 cerkship in the War
Department. Mr.. Rorkafellow, 1t will be
remembered. recently escaped from Rich.
mopd with the prisoners set free by the
rebels -. -
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Of the State elections, the Buffalo Com
mcreiai has the following /: In Pennsylvania
and Ohio where fusion was the game. the
legislative power ofthe Republicans is great
ly weakened, Democrats are unnecessarily
elected, aud the majorites are not large
enough to accomplish the purpose of the
fusion, which was TO make grand Union
demonstration at the polls.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

RAILROAD SoLp p-The Pittsburgh, Fort
Wayne and Chicago Railroad was sold at
public auction 1t was bought by The
agent of purchasing committee, and the
sale was confirmed by the Court at CIcve-
land nnder whose order the sale was made.
The amount bid was TirO millions Of dol
lars ....r gG..."H r.. 81. ..t..1ruI @,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Fokr MoNRoE, Oct 30.-The feet sailed
this morning, the Waba b taking the lead ;
at daylight, when a gun was fred as a
signal the OahSWha bringing up the rear
The vessels about SO in number, formed in
a line few miles down the Roads, and
went out between the Capes 10 splendid
style. go saft .IA
The Baltic has the Ocean Express In tow,
the Vanderbilt the Great Republic, and the
Illinois the Golden Eagle This morning
was the most beautiful Of the season, and
tue scene the 6uest ever witnessed on this
! continent lsaIa I.Is lqrIag
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Senators Chandler Of Michigan, Wade
of Ohio, Trumbnll of Illinois, and Wikn-
son of Minnesota are here Representing to
the Administration hat the popular de.
mand of their constituents is that McCellen
or some one else shall Immediately whip the
rebels on the South side Of the Potomac,
in pitch battle, and at or near Bull Run
as possible. and from thence roll the tide of
war stead " Southward ILL it meets the
waters of the Gulf.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
FtgIuS at saratoga.

PADgcAu, KY, Oct 27.-Three com
panies of The 9lb Illinois went to Saratoga
4S miles up Cumberland river, Saturday
and attacked company Of rebel cavalry,
100 strong. completely routing them The
rebel loss was thirteen killed and "a prison
ers, SO horses and all their camp equipage
The federals had two Wounded. .e-.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

1t is jocosly asserted that August Bel
mont, the famous New York banker, will
never get oviD pro quo Tor his tobacco
that has been cop6scated over at Rich
mond f-,-H ty.eT .....- r o..
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

A new invention in artillery is noticed in
the Pittsburg papers. 1t consists of an
entire battery on single carriage. The
six field pieces are securely taste ned TO a
turn table, which revoves as the guns are
successively discharged
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

FoRTREs MONROE. Oct 80 Tho destina-
tiou of the great feet is known at Old
Point, aud can be safely revealed Saturday.
One of the tugs returned this morning.
The vessel coudn't stand the heavy weather
nn,side the Cane Ia \ ------
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

USE FOR TIE CLEVELAND MARINE HosPrr-
AL.-Eforts are being made. which will un
doubtedly prove successful, to procure the
Marine Hospital for the use of wounded
soldiers. The Soldiers Aid Society are
taking the matter in charge, and with the
assistance of DR.. Newberry and Professor
Peck, are making vigorous exer;ions.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

New York, Oct 3I.-Tbe Arogo has
arrived. She brings ll76 packages Of arms
and COL packages ofequipments and cloth
ing, consigned to Collector Barney, for
Quarter Master General Meigs the whole
comprising complete arms, equipments, and
clothing for 10000 men, 5H
The Jury in the Savannah pirate case
reported that they were unable to agree,
whereupon the papers were taken from
them and they were discharged from its
further consideration.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
Hats and Caps.

A GREAT VARIETY If these Goods
which will he sold without regard TO cost wish 70
clue them out prices from lO cents up II you want any
thing in this line you large percentage BY bsying
Of MORRISON.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

GENERAL SToNEs--Brigadier. Gen. Char
les PaStone, the commander at Edwards
Ferry, Is native Of Massachusetts, and a
graduate of West Point in lS4l. He was
promoted for his gallant conduct in the
Mexican war, and resigned his commission
10 1856 with the rauk Of Brevet Captain.
On the breaking ont of the present troub.
les, he took command Of the District Of Co.
lumba militia, and was soon after appoint
| ed Brigadier.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

WASHINGTON, Oct 30.-The citizens Of
Buffalo sent petition 10 the President,
headed by MiIIard Fillmore. asking for the
appointment of Gen. He;zelman as Major
General
In a conversation at Edwards Ferry be
tween the rebel and our pickets, they ac.
knowledged their loss of killed and wound
ed at the battle Of Coprad's Ferry was $50,
aud admitted they loss 60 mnn in skirm.
ish at Edwards Ferry on Tuesday when our
artillery drove them back. d IN ...
The T.ibune admits that the report Of
Com. Dnpont's Secretary absconding was
unfounded, and adds that it has reason to
believe it was put into circulation by an
enemy Of that gentleman, aud foe 10 the
Government.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
Hoop Skirts.

ty Of Styles Single cham, Diamond, and double aud
triple Diamond very decided improvement say the La
dies, and very cheap. az MORRISON'S.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
Sixlh CnyaIry Regiment, o. v. N.

which the Government has empowered Senator Wade
Hen John Huichips raise for service. Pay from
OF enlistment from $40 20 $40 Ier month"; and 500 ia
cash bounty at the end Of the Uniforms viii be furnish
ed ime datey and gOcd quarters provided when
When a sufficient number of obtained for the
organzod Of company they viii proceed to elect their OH
GERS from their own ranks.
Each may II he chooses furnish his horse and
be allowed 40 cents day. ard IS month for forage
government viii buy the horse fair valuation The Fegi
ment will be- thoroughly equipped before leaving camp aud
der the command Of experienced army officers Regmenai
Rendezvous, at Camp utchins Warren Trmbu county q.
Any information wanted will he eheerfuly given al the Re-
cruiung Ohiee, Fisk Block, AEhtahua.
Ashtabula, October s, 1851. 0l6 n. II HASKELL.
Recruiting 0fReers
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

The State Prisoners cou6ned al Fort La
fayet'e. 10 n. Y. hOrLor, are to be remov-
ed 10, Eo tWSFreu in Boston hSrbor, WHICH
has for some time been fitting up 10, their
accommodation. The OlJect Of the change
is not d;valged. but it is believed TO be the
inteniio~ Of The government to pU, the fort
on more pesfect stale Of defence for the
protection Of The harboP Of New York.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

The PriyeteersmeD, Thomas Qnigey
David Mnllans, and Edward Roekland
were convicted Of fplracy on the 90th.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Oregon dates TO the 9th have been re-
ceiVed, and give most glowing accounts Of
the richness of the Nez Pcrces miues and
OF new gold discoveries over a wide expanse
Of conntry.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Ex Marshal johnson Is said TO be lying
at deaths door. A
Col. Ferry, Of the Connecticut 9Th,
Banks division, we sec Il stated, Is 50 much
indisposed, as to have been removed into
Washington a dOy or two since In an am
bulance.
The, story started by The Trbune's cor
respondent with so much gravity, aud since
reiterated by some Of its New York cotcm-
poraries about The nbscondingOi Capt Dn.
points Secrtlary aud The puIloihihe df the
papers of the val-expedition, that ionrnal
now pronounces sell. 81,
JEffBRsoN Cry, Oct 29.--Srecial to
ST. Louis Democrat: ret ~ ti5i 81.
Gen. Prentiss, whn lefi st. Louis Sunday
last with force Of infantry to surprise aud
capture the rebels at Fulton, in Galloway
County, has returned. and ref orts that be-
fore he reached Fulton, Gen. John b.
Henderson, Of the State militia had made
compromise with the rebels at Dyer's
Mills, nenr Concord, by which he command.
cd the LIS. troops not to make arrests if
the rebels would lay down heir aims and
return TO their homes. Prentiss acuuiesced
10 the compromise, but on the FIRST violation
ofit willlvisit severe veugence upon the OF.
Tenders The rebels were 400 strong, aud
Henderson's force numbered 1900. 1Er t1-
The proposition of compromise came from
the rnhQls UrHa nIrweH |.n r.r Hrr.r- .f ".
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Senator Wilson has resigned bis colonel
cy Of 22d Mass at the wish of the war de
pariment that be may accept q position on
Gen. Nc ClellaH's staff. which it is tbougbt
win be of great service to him as chairman
of the Military Committee Of The Senate,
by making him familiar with the details Of
army operations.