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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
Gen. Bouham on Senator Toombs.

Ii will be recollected that in his Lexlng-
ton speech, Mr.. TOombs condemned the votes
of Gen. Bonham. OF South Carolina, and
Gen. Quitman, of Mississippi, against the
English bill. and remarked that he could
draw two safer political leaders and instruc-
tors Of the people from the Grand Jury box
of Oglethorpe county. In late letter t"
the Chestnut dinner committee, Gen. Il. pays
his respects 10 the Senator in Il manner n
"a rcastic rs it is dignitied. We copy the
concluding paragraph:
al shall not initiate the Senator IN vlndi-
eating my vote against the English bill, on
the ground that the Senator does not com
mand my respect as leader. But will
here assure him that his estimation OF my
self is not higher than mine Of him. The
Grand Jurors Of Qglethorpe, ! doubt not,
possess the average intelligence Of their
class elsewhere IN our country, though the
Georgia Senator must place it quite low for
political leadership, from his using it Ms IL
disparasing standard of the fitness OF Gen.
Quitman and myself for that distinction.
Some of them. | suppose, would represent
the country with credit. and would be no
ignoble leaders and instructors OF the peo-
pie. They would, perhaps, be none the
worse that they have not been So long III
Washington as himself. Now the Senator
offers the chances of drawing, for our coun-
terpsrt, the best men in the box, with the
hazard of drawing the most indifferent. J
will be mors liberal to him; he may take
the box, and pick out. il lie can, the name OF
one more unsafe aud less fitted than him
self 10 advise the South in her present
need
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
8. Ba.sett French, Nil. Sec'y.

SINGULAR TRAGEDY IN TExAs.-fhe Mar
shall (Texas) Republican, Of the 9Th Of No
vember, has an account OF u remarkable
murder. The murderers were two boys. who
slew the deceased, teacher 10 Marshall
county. 10 RETALIATION Tor evidence given by
him in late suit Of the State agt. Hall, Tor
shooting Mason. for alleged criminal inter
course with his wife. the mother Of the boys.
In addition to this cause Of offence gwen by
the deceased, he was relied on as the princI-
pal witness Of Hall in suit Of divorce from
his wife, the boys mother. The boys way
laid Gillespie, and, as 10 VIZ returning from
school, stepped from behind several irses
which had concealed them. and telling him
10 the ground. inflicted upon him mortal
wounds. Tie youths had not been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
The New Congress.

The New York Tribune makes the follow
ing synopsis of the nomenclature of the new
Congress.
.'There will be less confusion of names in
the next Congress than i'll many Of its recent
predecessors; the eminent and honorable
family Of Smith having but single repre-
acknowledgements William Smith Of Nir-
ginia OF Browns, there are but two
Senator Albert c. from Mississippi, and u
new member John " from Kentucky.
The Davises have Il pretty fair represents
tion-Senator Jefferson, from Mississippi:
Reuben, from ditto; Henry Winter from
Maryland; and John q. from Indiana. OF
Clarks, there are Senator Daniel, from New
Hampshire; John b. from Missouri; and
Horace F. from New York. The three
Washburns-iro Maine, Illinois, and Wis
consin respectively --all brothers. Republl-
cans, and natives of Maine-are already
we'll known. So OF the two Cochranes from
this State OF Stewards. there are James
A., of Maryland, and William, Of Pennsyl-
yania. Of Andersons, William G. Of Ken
lucky and Thomas l.. Of Missouri. There
are two Wades, both from Ohio. and both
Republcans-Beni. +. in the Senate, and
Edward in the House There are two vii
sons-Senator Henry of Mass, and James
Of Indiana, in the House. There are two
Robinsons--.James &. from Illinois and
Christopher from Rhode Island-both new
men, and Of opposite politics, 80 that they
are likely to puzzle simple persons who
can't comprehend why MIR. Robinson or
Mr. Clark, or Mr.. Davis should be voting Or
speaking just they suppose he should not
and would not wish to vote. OF Stevens,
Thaddeus Of Pennsylvania, and Isaac |.
delegate from Washington territory, are
all that now occur to us. We note but one
Howard-William. of Ohio; but when JUS
tice is done, we presume there will be anuth-
er-Wm A. Of Michigan"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
ALEXANDRIA,:
MONDAY MORNING., NOVEMBER IS. 1859.

The Richmond Enquirer says that there
10 no truth in the despatch that Gov. Chase
had informed Gov Wise Of men now arming
in Ohio. nor Of Gov. Wise's reply. Nor is
there any truth in the despatch that Gov.
Packer had rendered ten thousand troops to
the Executive Of Virginia. The Enquirer
further says that Gov. Wise has ordered five
hundred additional troops to Charlestown.
1.-The importation Of large numbers Of shout
der-hitters.' New York 'roughs,' and other
rowdies, whose valueless lives have been
purchased with abolition money, having in
duced the Executive to make good prepare
ton for giving them warm reception"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
Military Orders.
HEADQUARTERS, CHARLEsToWS,
November "a, 1859.

GENERAL ORDERS:
Col. j. l.ucius Davis is hereby direcsd to
assume the duties of Assistant Adjuant
General and Assistant Quarternaster Gene
raj at this post, and will be respected aecor-
dinghy. :
In assuming the command Of the forces OF
Virginia at this place ind its vicinity, the
Commanding General cannot neglect this,
bis first opportunity, to express to this COM
mand his high appreciation Of the chivairous
deportment Of Col Davis under most trying
circumstances, and for the highly military
disposition of the forces in Charlestown un-
DIR his direction, and to express his entire
approysi " his conduct.
Col. s. Basssu French, Aide-de-CamP to
the Communicating Chief, barring rendered
his services. no is hereby appointed Military
Secretary to Headquarters.
Surgeon Wilson will establish al once
medical staff +; provide suitable buildings Tor
u hospital, and such other things rs may be
necessary in his department. and report to
this Command By order of
MAJoR-GRSERAL TALIArERRo.
. R..,ot, Erau.L Mil Sar'y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Hon. D. w. Voorhees,, Of Indiana, who 80
ably defended Cook, one OF the Harper's
Ferry rioters, has returned home, and bears
willing testimony to the kindness and hos
pitslity extended to him by the citizens Of
Virginia, to the ability and impartiality Of
Judge Parker. to the fairness of the trial
of the conspirators-and to the fact. that the
evidence against Brown and his associates
yas direct and conclusive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

We are glad to see the services and e1er'
tions Of Hugh M. Nelson, Of Clarke county.
in the cause Of Agriculture, in all this Sec
ton Of Virginia. properly appreciated and
applauded. lie is highly comFlimented in
the Winchester Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Some of the Northern papers are again
circulating ridiculous stories. utterly dessi-
tute Of the semblance Of truth, with re-
gard to the peouniary responsibility Of
Mr.. John A. Washington, and the title to
the Mount Vernon estate. All these stories
are the merest fabrications, aud the malice
that induces their circulation is AZ evident as
il il remarkable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

1t IL said that the Hon. Thomas Corwin Is
to deliver lecture in New York. tins week.
in the course of which he will take occasion
TO rebuke in decided and emphatic manner
the incendiary and unlawful doctrines pro-
mulgated against the citizens of neghb"r-
inc Statp8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

It is said that Senator Seward will not re,
turn to the United States till january. lie
was to visit Jerusalem meapwhile. 1t was
reported when be left New York that his
friends had advised him not TO return TIL
after tho organization Of the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

According to the Norfolk Herald, the rn-
NOR of an intended insurrection among the
slaves on the Eastern Shore Of Virginia WAS
based upon anonymous letter, and is believed
to be without the least foundation IN fact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

DR.. Livingstone finds himself unable to
prosecute his African explorations without
more powerful steamer than the fragile
one hitherto employed on the Lambes'. and
has appealed to friends in England for as
eistanca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Nessrs. Stephens 4 Taliaterro. real estate
agents and collectors. fredericksburg. sold,
on Tuesday last. to Paul Coleman. esq, Of
New York, the Rev. d. NJ. Wharton's farm
in Spotsylvanis county. for $l4 per acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

A keg Of powder, with a slow match at
tached, was found under the Gazette build
ing, at Nashville. Team, on the 18th inst
supposed to have been plot to dloo up the
editor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

The receipts into the federal treasury Tor
the last quarter were-from customs, 3d.
947 $40; treasury notes, SS.6li,SOo; sales OF
public lands, $47O,254. From ell sources.
$2O6l8,S65. The expenditures amounted to
x00 OIL gO)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Oliver Wilson. convicted pl the murder OF
a Mr.. krantz. has been sentenced to be hung
by Judge Grain, Of the Circuit Gourt u
Prince Georges county, Md. The Judge,
grand jury, and jurors who tried the case'
Joined in recommendation OF mercy 70 the
Governor, asking y Communication OF the sen
tence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

The Cadets Of the Virginia Military In
stitute. expected now every day. at Charles,
town, will bring with them several pieces Of
cannon. They will be an efficient corps
and will be commanded by Col. Smith the
Superintendent Of the Institute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

ELopgMgST.--An establishment On Brook
lyn Heights was on Sunday morning u"
scene Of deep sorrow and usrrSha'io"uS
gloom, it being formally announced T. ~
numerous guests assembled Al hrehk'H'
that they were henceiorth 10 be dcprNri !"
the cherishng influence and benign care 4
tho estimablr lady who had Tor years pre7h
ed ut the board. and who had administered =
their comforts with all the attention AMI 81
lection OF a mother The lady hal LEFT tho
house Of her coniding lord at an early hour
Oh Saturday morning, o.tenslbly Tor the gar
pose Of going a-shoppng, but III reality MA
4 view Of etieciing u UNION with a gay L"'ba
rio, with whom she was determined t. nn.
her future fortune, After the TWAIN had nj
in New York. according 10 previous agrrr'
ment, they secured their passage on he ~
Of Baltimore and sailed Tor Europe, ha'u.
previously made all necessary arrangement
The lady had up Ia the time 81 this memn
choly event sustained an unbleml,hei eur
acter. and was held in high esteem b. a''
who knew her. She was strict mrm'>f
of Henry Ward Baecher's church, aud WAS
considered one Of the brightest lights >h'
leaves three children the oldest ot whom -
about twelve years. Her companion hal
been a boarder At the establishments np "
Saturday lie is repnted to be wealthy
man, but pussessed VI NJ personal attraction
N. j. Hratd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

The late gale on the Florida coast has put
ashore full $4,000 bales of cotton. The m
surance in Wall street, New York, upon dis
sbled ships and damaged cargoes, renehes
Sl.OO0.O 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Hundreds of improbable stories and ru-
mors are stated, at this time, all over the
country. They are miscellaneous in their
tendency. and no eountenance should be
given to those who circulate such tales with
out some good authority for what they re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Miss Anna Nicholson, who resided ID Phil
adelphia, died on Wednesday from the effect
Of morphine. administered in mistake Tor
.uinine. The deceased was suffering with
chills, End the attending physician ordered
a dose of quinipe. but unfortunately NOR
phine was obtained in ito stead, and the lady
died in few hours after takiugit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
From Charlestown

Cg.RIFsTows Nov. 2j.-All IS quiet,
with occasional alarms aud rumors, amount
iuy 70 little or nothing. Four COMPANIES oi m
military are quartsred at the court house. :
Gen. Taliaterro has tassa romlHand IL ~
,.umoysd that Brown has greatly changFI
during the last twenty four hours, aud Is
becuming quite penltent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

In another column will be found the report
of an important trial at Carlisle, Pa. The Bal
timore Sun says, that an application has
been made for new a trial in the case Of Myers,
but it is very doubtful il it will be granted.
Mr.. Meredith. we understand, will. in be.
half of the State Of Maryland, apply for a
writ of error to the Supreme Court of the
United States. Here the case rests for the
present. 1t will. in all probability. be
brought to the attention of the next Leglsla-
ture and some proper action taken there
with view to effect u thorough review OF the
Of the case by the highest authority Of she
land. 1t is scarcely possible that so appar-
emily fragrant an invasion Of States rights
can he sustained"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

A letter in the Courier DIES Flats lnis,
from NJ. Gaiiiardet. dated Paris. Nov. 4th,
says that. Mr.. Jerome Bonaparte, OF Baln-
more, who recently returned to the unit6d
States, had refused the dignity of Senator Of
France, offered 70 him by his father, jerome.
10 order to induce him 10 remain III France
Mr.. Bonapnrte preferred the simple title OF
American citizen to that of Senator Of frnnce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

The Grand Jury Of Essex County, Cana
ds, complain much Of the evils brought upon
that County, by the influx of colored people
runswsys, and others. from the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

All strangers. and others. having no bust
ness at Charlesiown. are again warned te
Keep away from there, on the days fixed fo'
the execution of the conspirators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

The Winchester Republican sayS-"A
contemporary down South styles the Har-
pers's Ferry invasion "the beginning Of the
end" Let it be hoped rather that it may
be the end Of the beginning. The reaction
ought to be healthfu to the cause of com.
mon sense"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Incendiarism seems to be fearfully preva-
lent in many parts Of the country. Not to
nartieularise the numerous cases Of haystack
and barn-burning that have occasioned 80
much excitement in Virginia, the incendlarles
have been busy in Mitiin county. Pa, where
barns and other property to the value OF So
300 have been destroyed within the past
tnrinicbt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

1t is stated that Jonathan NJ. Bennett, the
Grss Auditor 10 this State, will resign his
post on the assembling Of the Legislature,
next MONTH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

DEATH OF kir CARSON Our advice ii'U
the Overland route announce the death ~
the celebrated pioneer aud explorer 'hr'
topher Carson. at Taos. New Mckee, whef'
he had been residing as Indian Agent. ,ti
son was Il native Of kentucky, having 1rs'
born in Madison County, at the close 81 l''''
His father, shortly after that period, rri,''
ed to Missouri, where Kit, when ai u ~
was apprenticed to saddler ccupy ~"
himself ut that business two yenr>. ~ th'
end Of which he joined trappingeApei''' ~
and trspper he remained, until hIs ia,n".
iarity with the great far West rendered lam
invaluable rs guide 10 explorers 81 '"s
Plains For eight years he acted a hun'e'
at Bent's Fort When Col. Fremont ~
gagged in his expeditions, Carson ac'o'n'A
MED him, and was ever after his ateHa'a,.
companion. In ls4I he received th' rsnS
of Lieutenant in the Rifle corps, ni''I
States army. His latest and most re"a'a
able exploit on the Plains. WAS ennrtei ~
1853. when he conducted Il drove Of ''
sheep safely 10 California We h'P7 "
may turn out, yet, that III" report o' w.
Carson's death is incorrect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
Important to millers and Farmers.

The Court OF Appeals, on the I'D instant.
decided u case which involved u question OF
great Importance, and upon which depended
several other suits OF Il similar character
The facts, rs we understand, were as follows:
In lS49. Alrs. Willis OF Orange County. sold
to the Messrs. llaxall her crop OF wheat,
by sample, 1T Il certain price. the wheat to be
delivered at Gurdons,lir. consigned To the
purchasers, and to be transported by railroad
10 Richmond. But the contract was made
with an understanding that. according to the
usual practice, the purchasers would not be
called upon 10 pay for the wheat till they
had received 1t at their mill and Inspected
il. aud tina, it would be settled for according
to their gifts There WAS M express
agreement rs to the inspection and weighing,
bat the agent who made the sale understood
the contract as made, with reference 10 that
practice lie did not however, understand
that the right of the mlllers WAS un urbitra-
~ one, but that their opinion, both ~ to the
uluIity and quantity ol the wheat might be
disputed BY the seller lie understood that,
from the time ot the delivery AT iurdunsvile.
the wheat passed out Of the control OF the
seller, aud into that Of the purchaser.
The wheat was delivered, from time to
time nj Gordnusyllle, and parts 81 il received
by the purchasers al their mills in Rlchmond
Bat part Of the crop which was lying at The
depot Of the Rail road Company at Richmond,
was destroyed by fire in December. 1919.
There WAS sufficient proof Of the quantity Of
the wheat according to the rail road weights.
and of the correspondence Of the crop with tue
sample. The question was whether the ow-
nership Of the wheat NJ The time OF the loss,
was in the sellers or the purchaser, or III
other hands, whether the sale was 50 tar com
plete. az to shift the risk from the former IL
the latter Without gong particularly into
the details, it will be sufficient t. state brief
ly. that the judgment OF the court fixed the
loss upon the purchaser. The court did not
consider that the acts Of inspection and weigh
ing which were 10 be performed by the buyer
alone, after the delivery Of the wheat to HIM,
were 10 be understood as conditions precedent
to the change OF property, although they
might have been ~ viewed, IL they had been
acts which Ssre to be performed by the sci
Ter, before the delivery of the wheat, for the
purpose Of separating aud identifying IT, and
putting it into deliverable state. Rtcd-
mnni Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

The students of the University of Virginia,
over 600 in number. have rendered their ser
vices, ii needed, to Gov. Wise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

VINCENT c. CLARK. formerly of the State OF
New York. who WAS engaged in teaching
school in Brentsvi!le, being suspected OF en-
tertaining sentiments not suited 70 this lutl-
tude, was waited on by committee OF gen
temen appointed at meeting Of the citizens
Of the Village and vicinity, on Sunday last,
and Intercepted rs 10 his views on the sub
ject OF Slavery; and his answers not being
satisfactory, he was requested to attend y
meeting al the citizens Of Brentsville that
evening. lie attended, according 10 request.
and upon further interrogation on the sub
iect, aimitte,. that he was an Aholltlonlst.-
Said that slavery was wrong, that he would
not aid in the execution OF the Fugitive
slave Law II called on By lawful authority
10 do so. but that he would stand aioot and
abide The consequences. he meeting told
him 70 wind up his affairs, aud leave IN five
DAVIS. and intlrnatnd tist il he did not act up
on this hint, the consequences might he IN.
pleasant IL HIM lie has made his exit from
this State. w. W. Thornton, esq, Justice
Of this County. has appointed u Patrol Of
fDrty-one members, 10 patrol this nclshb"r.
hood Primer UUiinm DDmocym
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

The Richmond Enquirer says;--'" hat
have the Governors Of PennsylyaGll and
Ohio done to protect sister State from the
lawlessness of their own people? And what
has tile president of the tnitad States done
TO guard Sovereign State from lawless ~
yasion. Nothing We have been lett to
our own resources, Just AZ though Ohio and
Pennsylvania were hostile States TO Virginia,
and as though no confederation existed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR >ALh'-
fer for sale on "ery reasonsb'c term
diving property, lying uescto ,.eesbafg. ",
.Ssty seal of Loudoun. 4 large y" hh"'
Es HOUSE, with sixteen rooms and a gov ~
pantry above ground partially un'.hsa "a
Of two largo rGOms gnod cellar "'"'
Also building for Servants Ihrf''te
Poultry, lee, and Meat Houses: C"" 'hs,' ~" j.,
bic. A large aud productive vegetable se,'
SUPPLIED with choice fruils-a lot 81 one a''' u.
" in Apple aud Peach tre.s-and lot 81 =
now in Timothy and Clover. Ihi- property
out duuht the most beautifully situated SUI
ystbsr Tue uins- sligiDie atuau"n ;" '"e LIN
bold for q family residetce--a W"h''
house, or \ Female College. u !. he'''"l' ..
sbuudsply supplied With Ys'rr, ir''. " 80
drinking, and from. tso large c"tsIhs - ,r
The purchaser can also buy 20 hh' a.
cash, 3 large amount u Furniture ""d ''"''
needed in housekeeping. ,.,, ~,
lfnot disposed Of before JANUARY - ar!.
whole 81 the above properly will then ~ ,sIt
public sale. ChahLhS !"
Lsssburg, nov 7-sozm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Mr.. SAKE, delivered one Of his poems re
osntly in fredericksburg. to highly appre
r;oAiua aadiano6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Judge z. Collins Lee, Of Baltimore, was
living dangerously i'll last Saturday, from an
attack of paralysis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

A far a heard from. Thanksgiving Day
WAS observed with great order and quiet
ness, in all psrts Of the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Colonel H. Clay Pate. Of Kansas notoriety.
who carried ON the conflict against John
Brown in that Territory, arrived in Charles
town several days ago and called upon his
old enemy. 1t is said that the interview was
mutually satisfactory, inasmuch rs Brown
admitted that by numerical strength, as well
as by the aid Of strategem. he succeeded IN
capturing Col Pate at the celebrated fight
known as Black Jack in Kansas" Brown
bora willing testimony to the gallant and
chvalric courage Of Col. p, and both parted
better friends than when they met. Another
account says, the interview was not an agree
able one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28

Mr.. Holconb, son of the Hon. Amasa Hol-
comb, who recently committed savage rs
sault upon his wife, at Southwick, Mass, re-
turned ON Monday evening, voluntarily to
the residence Of his father and has given
himself up 10 the authorities. lie is now IN
iail. He went as far a. Philadelphia. lie
appears to evince no regret for the murder
ons deed and seems utterly careless OF the
position he occupies.