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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09
LOCAL RREyITIES,

Quantities of rabbits and squirrels were Tor
sale in market this morning.
The quality, as we'll as the quantity, Of oys-
tcrs brought to market, arc improving.
The 'old inhabitants are delighted to see
the new Market House steeple so much like
the old one.
There was another very heavy white frost
last night We are all hoping to lave . little
Indian Summer yet
Six bids for the grading of Oronoko and Pitt
streets we're received up to noon to-day. They
will be opened on Monday.
Mr.. L. T. Hulmuth had at his stall in the
market this morning, dressed hog weighing
500 pounds
Mr. Reed, at his grocery store, on Fairfax
street, south, has some of the finest Loudoun
hogs, "a drove of which he bought few days
ago. for sale.
At meeting of Belle Haven Lodge, Of
Good Tenplars, held last night, two new Glem,
bers were admitted and several applications tor
membership received.
Yesterday, in the Supreme Court of the
United States, in Washington, Oh motion Of
+. p Stanton, John NJ. Orr, of Lcesburg, was
admitted to practice as an attorney and coun-
scllor in that Court.
While a supper of roasted oysters was being
prepared at the old English House, last night,
the heater of the fire place, in which the oys-
tiers we're cooking, gave way and fell into the
cellar
Mr.. George Smith, city ipostcr, has
erected large framed bill board on the lot
dagonally opposite the Postofiice, upon which
those desiring to advertise themselves or their
wares, can have full scope.
At the late meeting of the Mechanics Home
Association, DR.. johnson, the president in the
chair favorable report was made as to the
condition Of the association, and orders at the
rate of per cent. to contributing members,
were directed to be drawn.
The examination of Price, the man confined
in Jail on the charge of swindng Father kroes
out of $400, to have been held this afternoon,
was postponed until Monday next. His coun-
sell Judge Moore and i. II. Chandler, from
Washington, were down here this evening.
The Potomac Agricultural club met recently
at the residence of T. r. Gaskins, in Stafford
county. Mr. +. A. w. IIore read a report on
Mr.. r. G. Moncurc, jr's., farm. Mr.. Gaskin's
farm is to be examined before the next meet
ing. After report, speeches were made by
Messrs Suite, Gaskins, Moncurc, Ford and
Others
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Celebrations.

LONDON, Nov. % p. m.-Thc civic parade
incident to the Lord Mayor Day is now in pro-
gress The weather is fine, but at this hour
there is some indication Of ioggy afternoon.
The popular show attracts thousands OF specta-
tors to its line Of march
The anniversary of the birth Of the Prince OF
Wales is also being celebrated with much en-
thusasm. The day was ushercd in with
chimes of bells and the firing of national sa-
lutes. All business is suspended at the Stock
Exchange and other public places, and extern
svc preparations arc going forward for displays
of fire works, uminatons aud bon fires this
evening.
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Nov. 9.-Thc market
for Wheat is quiet and steady; offerings of $50
bushels choice white, with sales at 1877 and l9O
and ll25 of red, with sales at $50 and lG5 for
common to fair, 10, III and l75 for medium to
good lis, $50, 1872 and 1855 for very good to
primo, and 1872 for choice. Corn is in light re-
ccipt; the market is very dull and prices are
unchanged; offerings of 12O bushels white and
1l6 of mixed, with sales of the former at CO. and
the latter at So Rye is in fair request; etierlngs
of $50 bushels, with sales at 20.
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HECTTON SALES.

COUNTRY RESIDENCE AND MARKET
~ FARM FORSALE AT AUCTION-Wi
be offered at public sale on SATURDAY, De-
cember It'll, 1872, at l o'clock p. M, at Cats
FARM belonging to the estate of the late Geo.
Auld, decd, lying between the lands Of Messrs.
VIM. Gregory and Henry Bontz, about three
miles from Alexandra, near the Little River
Turnpike, and in the vicinity Of Clouds Mill.
This part of the farm offered for sale contains
about 81 acres-35 acres in cultivation, and the
remainder in young growth of wood. There is
comfortable TWO-STORY FRAME m
DWELLING and some out-buildings on a28
the land, and about fifty fruit trees The loca-
ton and quality of the soil make it valuable as
market farm. The property will be shown and
further information given by applying to Geo.
Aud. Terms made known at sale.
DAVID AULD,
GEO. AULD,
Fairfax CO. nov Scots Executors
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AGRIC q 81 "A
" and
MECHANICAL COLLEGE.
OF STATE STUDENTS

!, The act of the General Assembly establishing
this Institution provides Tor the eeiuctiotl' iitc
of charge for tuition, room rent an9 use OF pup
lie buildings of rs many State students rs thcre
are members Of the House OF Delegates 10 DC
selected by the County School Boards; but from
the failure of some Of these Boards TO appoint,
there are vacancies, and the Faculty VIII pro.
coed on the 25th Of November, to I'LL all Vacan-
clos existing at that date. Applications from
any county in the State, accompanied by proper
testimonials, are invited from those desiring TO
syail themselves of the privilege The hrst
vear's course is elementary, and expressly de-
Stoned TO meet the wants of those whose edllca-
tionsl opportunities have been limited Dut any
student who is properly prepared may enter inc
advanced classes. ,.
The necessary expenses of a STATE, student
exclusive of cothing-d" not exceed S!oo lor
the session of ten months, and by messing, Tor
which facilities are afforded, may be materially
rodmred The expenses Of a pay student are
SI5 more, Table board may be had TOR w per
month. The cost of the uniform Is SlI.2o.
Applicants for appointment rs State s1.'''en's
will address c. l.. Z. MlNOk, freSt.' =,
nov 9eo.3t Blacksburg, Montgomery co., va
-INE SEGARS AND CHOICE CHEW
II ING TOBACCO-At the request OF many
- orr customers who dosirc really hrst-claSS
srticle in the above line, we have Just s1ppheu
ourselves with very superior STOCK OF Do.'leI.
tic and Imported Segars, and also cno'ce nI"'lus
y" S,f Chewing Tobacco. We earnestly invite an
;nsncction of our stock by all ,lnyCrS OF III"
weed" nov u JAN NE l w.
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The Election.

New York, Nov. 9.-The Tribune trans
fers both the Virginias, Alabama, and Tcnnes-
see to the Grant column, making thirty-oue
States and three hundred and four electoral
votes for Grant, and claims Georgia, Kentucky,
four votes, for Greeley. 1t says Texas with
eight votes is yet to bc heard from: and gives
Grant $4,000 majority in Ohio, 100000 ma
iority in Pennsylvania and 5.I62 IN New
Hampshire.
New YORK, Nov. "a special dispatch
from Chicago says the following republican
congressman are elected lst district, Rice; 2ud,
Ward, 3rd, Farrell; 4th, Hurlburt; 5th Burch-
ard; 9th, Hawley; It'll Corwin Sth, Fost: 9th,
Barrerc; 18th, McNutt; 18th, Cannon; 18th,
Clements. The democrats carry the remain
ing seven districts. The republican majority
on Joint ballot in the Legislature is IS.
SAN Francisco, Nov. S.-Therc has been
no attempt thus far to make tables OF the cleo
ton returns in this State.
The maiorites in Nevada and Oregon are
little changed from the first estimates.
The result Of the election in this State and
Nevada is very significant. Coghlan, Republic
can candidate Of the Il. II. monopoly, who is
defeated by (Luttrcl Liberal and Democratic
candidatc) ran 5,69S votes behind his ticket
Page, Republican another r. r. candidate, who
is elected, ran behind Grant 1000 votes.
The Central Pacific II. Il. interest named both
these candidates.
In this city the railroad question was taken
entirely out of politics.
In Nevada Kendall, who has good record
against the railroad monopoly, ulthough a
Democrat, is elected, while the State gives
1000 majority for Grant; and }. j. Jones,
who is opposed to the Il. II. monopoly, secures
the u. S. ScDatorship
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The Markets.

New YORK, Nov. 9.-Stocks steady. Gold
very strong at 49, Money firm at I. Virgins
skies 45; new 81 Flour dull and declining.
Wheat dull and heavy. Corn dropping.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 9.-Virginia skies, consoli-
dated, 553 ; do registered 40; do. new 453; West
Virginas Is bid to-day. Cotton dull: low mid
dlings lSsa1Sl. Flour steady and unchanged.
Whcat-prme to choice samples firm other
tions unchanged. Corn steady for Southern
white Southern new, 60a63; yellow Southern s.
aGl mixed Western quiet al 63. Oats dull
Southern Al; Western mixed 39a39; do. white
II. Rye unchanged.
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Cholera.

DRESDEN, Nov. Six cases of cholera
have appeared in Dresden up to Sunday and
three of them proved fatal. Two OF the VIC
tins were Amcricans-a child and young
lady. The police authorities state that the d.
scase is only cholora morbus The first case
came from Pesth
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
lnrrnE CI1IEr SIGNAI 0EEIrER

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Nov. g. | Il. m.
Probabilities. On the Lower Lakes and
thence to West Virginia and over New Eng.
land and the Middle States continued north
erly to westerly winds, generally clear wealth
er, except tonight, in the latter section, where
winds will veer to northerly and northeasterly,
with cloudy weather and coast rains by Sun
day. In the South Atlantic and Eastern
Gulf States northeasterly to southeasterIy winds
falling barometers, threatening weather and
and southeasterly winds extending to the
Lower Ohio Valley and to the Western Lakes,
with eastery to southerly Winds cloudy wealth
er and occasional rain on Sunday. Heavy
frosts on Sunday morning on the Lower Lake
region and in New England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

TIE HORSE DlSEAsE.-The horse disease
continues to spread, and most all the horses IN
the city are now suffering from its effects. But
few horses are seen on the streets, and around
the wharvcs, men and oxen were this morning
drawing wagons The necessity for hauling
goods has induced an importation OF oxen tor
that purpose and l3 fine pairs arrived yester'
day. three pairs of which were taken by ID. w.
Watkins & Co.. one by Suttle Il Stuart, aud
one by Roberts & Hunt, each OF which started
OK teams to Washington to-day with loads OF
nroduce Messrs. Beckham, Delaplane 20.
being unable to transport some produce TINS
morning, and seeing pair of oxen drawing
load of wood from the country, asked ehe own !,
cr his price for the whole team and load paid
it without hcsitancy, dumped out inc WOOD,
and nut the team to work at once hauling thelr
goods The work of cleaning and grading 'he
streets, has been suspended 10 consequence OF
the disease and at the funeral Of MIR. James
Watkins little child in West End yesterday
the offer of $40 apiece for horses to draw the
carriages could not procure a sufhclent huho I
MANY OF the butchers came to market tnis
morning in wagons drawn by men, and the
work ofdclivcring coal from the coal yards mas
been almost entirely interrupted. Inc disease
has at last attacked the horses belonging to the
fire comnanies, the Hydraulion's team belng
reported unable for duty this morning, anu 10
ease of fire, the citizens are requested oy inc
Superintendent of the Fire Department. 10 DIS
slSt in drawing the engines.
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nov 4-eo1w

BEWARE OF TooTII PoIsoEs vended under
the name of Dentrifces Adopt and adhere to
the only preparation that really preserves the
teeth, and hardens the gums, fragrant SoZoDoNT
Its effects on decaying teeth are marvellous.
nov l-ao1w
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CITY ITEMS.

W1NG COATS OR GLENGARIEs in large varie-
ty. ranging in price from SIP TO $50.
Blue Chinchilla Wing Goats, with silk velvet
collars, for SlS.
Boys Wing Goats from So up.
GEORGE G. HENSING,
No. 40 Tth street, n. W.,
nov 4-eo1w Washington d. G.
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Coal SHIPMENTS. The shipments Of Cum
berland coal from this port for the week ending
TO-DAY were as follows BY the American
Coal Company, !, 6S7 tons VI. ?, Agnew,
1850 tons and by the Hampshire and Baltl-
more Coal Company, 600 tous.
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.HFKRIED.

At the residence of the BRIDES father, OF the
9Th Instant by Rev. II. 4. Hatcher MIR. N, y: T.
COLEMAN, ofOrange county, TO MlS TIo ~,
DAB M. FRAZER, daughter OF Kew herhooh
Frozar of Sootsylvania.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, P">t"lice,
November 8, 1872
Persons calling for letters will say they arc adj
vcrtiscd and give the date of the list
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the dead letter office, i'll Washington.
Allen, Violet, col Johnston, james
Brown, Emory Jones, Miss Susan
Bryan, Emily w Lucas, Trial
Coleman Chas S Lum, WIN A
CLASSIFY Barney, col Lube, Miss Harriet
Chapman, Miss Jennie Mason Mrs Murry,
Combs, Mrs Susan Minor, )
Chase, Mr. Myers, Mrs Mary
Carter Lucy col Pitts, Martha
Cooper, Miss Virginia Sullivan Allen
Christian, Miss Nancic Simpson, Miss Susan
Follln, j. Shaw, Miss Lizzie
Gray, Hiss Jane Thompson, Miss Elizbh
Harris Lavinia 1im6erlake, John )
Hunt, Silas w Thomas, Ross
Hunter, Miss Isabel w Watkins, Miss Mary +
Hynscn, Mrs Joseph ii WheldOm, Chas +
Henderson, Maria 9 Wilo, Miss Sicy
nov 9--1t N. p. TRIST. p. NJ.
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INSURANCE..
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE,

HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. G. McIlwaine President
B 3 ): TTe paa1, Vice Presidents.
Samuel B. Paul, Secretary.
D. p. Fackler, Consulting Actuary.
Dr. BF: R JAS " bu h4ss'''F Medical Directors.
Judge john +. Lay, Superintendent of
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandria in
vested in the department under the direction of
the following local board Of stockholders:
VIM. e. Cazenove, President.
VIM. H. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green VIM. Cogan,
Samuel F. Gregory 9. w. Green,
T. s. Leadbeater Benoni Wheat,
VIM. j. Boothe, l.. w. Reid.
p K. KEMPER,
General Agent and Secretary,
III: Next to Burke s. Herbert's, King ct.
Agents wanted in this and adjoining counties
Dr. BEDFORD BROWN, Med. Ex feb l6-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

BALLAD OPERA. The performance Of Miss
Leila Ellis Ballad Opera Company, at Sarepta
Hall last night, afforded general satisfaction to
oil who were present The company gave
a matinee this afternoon, and will give another
norformance tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

@s-SPEcIAL NoTICE-GESTs' EXTRA FINE
Doors AND SHoEs-We have just received a
fresh supply of Gents Extra Fine, hand.sewed
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, of every description,
which we unhesitatingly recommend to be the
very best on sale in the city.
w. B. WADDEY,
oct 3 "a King street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE CITY PROPEkTY.-In execution
Of a decree of the Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, rendered on the Oath day of November,
1853, in the suit of Charles Alexander and 9TH
ers against John B. Alexander, the undersigned,
will Offer for sale, at public auction in front Of
Green's Mansion House, in the city of Alexan-
dria, on SATURDAY, the 10th day Of Novem-
Der, 1872 at ii o'clock q. m., the following do
scribed LOTS in the city Of Alexandria viz:
J. A SQUARE OF TWO ACRES, bounded
by Wythe Madison, Patrick and Henry streets
Tan acre and half) bounded by Wythe Madi-
son, Fayette and Payne streets the other fourth
of the square lying on the north side of Wytho
and east side of Payne street. and belonging to
the estate of Gustavus B. Alexander.
g. A SQUARE OF TWO ACRES, bounded
by Pendleton, Wythe, Fayette and Payne SITS.
T. AN ACRE, or HALF SQUARE, on tho
Payne to West street.
s. A LOT, bounded on the east by Payne ST.,
and on the west by Conways line, between Pen
dleton and Wythc sts. containing u acres.
g. A QUARTER OF A SQUARE, or HALF
AN ACRE, on the west side Of Payne st. and
north side of Cameron, at the intersection of
said streets.
Terms Of Sale: One-third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash the residue in two
equal pas ments at six and twelve months from
the day Of sale the deferred payments to bear
interest and to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser and u retention Of title and forfeiture
of cash payment for failure to comply with the
terms Of sale, and the property to be resold upon
such failure at the risk of the purchaser. Con-
yeyanccs to be made ut the cost Of the purchas-
ers. LAWRENCE b. TAYLOR,
REUBEN JOHNSTON,
VIM G. YEATON,
oct l6-eots - Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

LONDON, Nov 9-noon.. 1.-The Bank OF Eng
land rate of discount has advanced one per cent
and is now seven per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

&s"LADIEs MISSES AND CHILDRES's Doors
AND SHoEs.-We are this day. receiving full
line of Ladies', Misses and Children's Boots and
Shoes, suitable for fall and winter use, embrac-
ing all of the styles now in use, which we conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock in the
city. We solicit purchasers to call and exam
inc for themselves, as they will be sold at low
prices. Loot b WADDEY's IA King st.
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L. Schwartz Il Co.,

at the
SAREPTA CLOTHIN HALL,
50 King street,
Are now exhibiting, without exception, the finest
and best selected stock Of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
ever before brought TO this city. Their superior
garments are warranted equal in every respect
to those made by the best of merchant tailors,
and nrc sold cheap. Call and convince yourself
AtSAREPTA CLOTHING HALL, E
sep u 50 King street.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
:ial Dispatches TO the Alexandria Gazette.
From. WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9-5 p. u.-Thc Stock
holders Of the Patriot newspaper met this
morning and ordered a discontinuancc of that
newspaper. The last number Of the Patriot
will be issued on Monday, and will contain the
valcdictory announcement. The stock of the
paper, type, presses, &C.. will be sold.
The Washington and Georgetown Company
arc running half the number Of street cars to-
day: each car having four horses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

WITHOUT A RABBI.-Dr. Lowensohn having
resigned the charge CT the Hebrew congrega-
ton in this city, contemplating a removal to,
Washington, DR.. j. Scvent, formerly OF
Wheeling, but lately from Houston, Texas,
preached in the Synagogue last highland again
this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

ST.. PAU1s CHURCH. was mentioned IN
the brevitics in yesterdays Gazette that the
repairs to St. Pauls Church had been COM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

SOUTHERN CLAIMS The Southern claims
commission yesterday heard the claims of An
ME R. Cathcart, s4,473; Thomas B. Daw'
son, $3, 800 Mrs. Treca \. Simmons,
1886; John W. Vcitch, $495, and Chas. W.
PAYNE, 5000. All of the claimants are from
this county, aud the claims are for lum-
Der, brick, feucipg, cordwood, forage, corn
and potatoes taken by soldiers while camped IN
this vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

ARRIVAL OF AN ENGLISH lACHT.-The
steam yacht Eathen, Of the Royal Yacht Squad
ron, arrived here about noon to-day from
London, and anchored in the harbor. Sh" is
owned by Mr.. Brasscy, of London, who, with L
party of ladies and gentlemen, landed here and
proceeded to Washington on the two o clock
ferry boat. The yacht is three mastcd schoon,,
er-rigged vessel and is considered a model of
naval architecture.
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ARRIVED.

Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to +
Reed, She reports many vessels in the river,
bound up; also the barkentine Scotland bound
up, ashore at Matthias Point, and three -masted
schooner, also bound up, ashore just below Fort
Washington, on the Virginia side of the river.
: Steamer Georgeana, Baltimore, to Hooe q
Johnston.
Schr Enterprise, Norfolk, to Fl D Smoot
Schr w b Chester Boston, to Sutte s. Stuart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-09

NTORTON'S celebrated Tea, Lemon, Nut,
INl Pearl, Newport, Fancy Mic Nae, Brilliant,
Cen, American Mixed and A G Biscut-the
best Crackers in the market-for sale by the
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
nov5 II north Royal street.
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SA1LED.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Br elders y Co


Brig Mary E Thompson and schrs Mary
Standsh and Mary Stewart, hence, at Boston
eth instant
Brig Marshall Dutch and schrs Sea Nymph
and Rachel Seaman, hence, at Providence 9th.
Schr E II Furber, from Boston for this port,
Mt Vineyard Haven 9Th.
Schr Frank s. Nellie, from this port for Bos-
ton, with a cargo of coal, struck on Pollock Rip
Shosl, off Chatham Cape Cod) night of the 9th
inst. She came off leaking and soon after sunk
about three miles north of the Rip. All hands
saved by an unknown Bangor vessel.
Steamer John S lde, due here yesterday morn.
ing from Philadelphia, has not yet arrived, and
is reported to have put back to Philadelphia for
repairs
out lig Rt station, Maryland, detached from the
tower, which will be struck by machinery at III
tervals of ten seconds during thick and foggy
weather.
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Port Of Alexandria. NOv'r. 9. 1872.
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WANTED TO BORROW, $4,000 on i'm
w proved real estate for four years. Will
pay twelve per cent and pay the interest quar-
tcrly Address h, box 283, Alexandria, Va
nov S--3tx