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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
The Markets..

New YORK Sept. G. Stocks dull and steady.
Money d. Gold l4s Flour dull and decnlng.
Wheat quiet and uominalIy lower Corn dull
AMI declining.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 6.-Va. SKIES, peelers,
49, do. consolidated 81. West Va. sizes o.
Cotton nominal; low middliogs l4!al4s Flour
dull; Howard Street aDd Western Super6ne
4.5Ol$5 25; do Extra 5 50a$6. II; do. Family
6 25a$7.50; City Mills Superfue 4 75a$5 so;
DO. Extra 625e$6 80; do. RIO brands 7 GOA
S7.25; do. Family $500. Wheat steady: No.
Western amber AS; mixed do. 40; No. =
Western red l4o; Pennsylvania red lao; Mary
land red l20al40; do. amber l45al55; do. white
l25al55. Coru--Southern white firm, but other
descriptions dull aud utf; Southern white ST; do.
yellow Is; Western mixed AZ bid spot; sales at
IS last halt Sept. Oats 6rm; Southern 45a5l;
Westero white 4Sa5l; Western mixed 45a47.
Rye dull at 94alUO. Hay in fair demand; Mary
laud and Pennsylvania timothy %, 20. Pro.
visions strong and active. Butter steady; West
ern extras 25; do. frsts23 25 Coffee very quiet;
Rio cargoes l03a2U4; jobbing Isl ,2l$ Sugar
firm and active lOsalOa. Whskey dull and
easier at l22,122!.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 6.-The cattle mar
ket Was dull this week, and prices were trac-
ton lower. HOO head arrived and sold at IA
u for extra Pennsylvania and Western steers;
for few choice Ga6& for fair to good do.
and 259 per TO- gross for common, as to quail.
lty. Sheep we're in fair demand; 10000 head
sold at 5a6 per TO- gross, as to condition. Hogs
were higher; 1900 head sold at l2aS3 per 100
lbs net.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
Indian COun Gil.

OKMULGEE, CREEK NATION, VIA MUsKA-
GEE, |. T., Sept. 5,-The Graud Council Of the
Indian Territory is 10 session. a full delega-
ton is in attendace from nearly every tribe in
the Territory. An extra delegatou as visitors,
from the kiowas, Comanches aud other wild
tribes from the plains, Is also present. The
only business to be considered is new consti-
tuition providing for Governor Of the Terri.
tory United States courts, aud delegate to
Congress, which will probably pass his Coun-
Gil, bu! with proviso, that it be submitted to
the National Councils for approval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
Foreign News,

LONDON, Sept. G.-Wm. Collie, who, with
his brother Alexander, of the late firm of al.
exandcr Collie l. Co, is charged with obtain
ing money under false prctcnccs, was again ar,
ralgncd to-day. The prosecution said they had
moi abandoned the hope OF capturing Alexander
Collie, who has forfeited his bail, and they
therefore sked for further poslpnnemont of
the case, and il Was accordingly adjourned till
the Is h of October.
BELGRADE. Sept 6 The Scrviau Minister
of Foreign Affairs has officially notified the
Turkish Government and the powers that Ser
VIA has taken the necessary measures 10 pre-
vent armed bands from going to the aid Of the
Herzegovina Insurgents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
From California.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 5-There is nothag
new 10 financial affairs.
The vote for Governor, as far as returned,
is as follows: Irwin. Democrat, $4,000 :;
Phelps, Republican, $4,000; Bidwell, hide
pendent, IS 900. The Legislative returns are
not complete, but the Democrats will lave an
overwhelming majority. The contest for May
or is still undecided, with the chances 10 favor
Of Clayton, the Independent Republican cand-
date. The Constitutional Convention PROPOSE
ton is defeated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
The Coal REGIONS

PoTTsvlLLE Pa, Sept. 6.-There is much
excitement here today inp0litical circles overthe
sentence of the Commissioners Of Schuykill
county, Patrick Conroy, Valentine Benber, and
Moses Hine, convicted Of neglect and c Eruption
10 the discharge of their official duties. Tue seu-
lencc OF each Is TWO years Imprisonment aud
$1,000 tiue, and the emb. zzcd iuuds to be re
turned to the county. They were Immediately
taken from the court room to pris Oh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

RUNAWAY.-A f )ck of geese overturned a
lantern sitting on the side of the road at Falls
Church, last Saturday evening, and thereby SO
alarmed horse standing near by that it ran
away, knocking down and dragging Mr.. VIM.
Fcbrey, who was holding the reus, and upset
ting the buggy to which it was attached, throw.
ing out two young ladies, one of whom Was
Miss Shreve, and though hurting all the par
ties mentioned, fortunately iujuring uone of them
seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

CoLoRED CAMP MEETING. The colored
camp meeting under charge of Rev. David
jones that has been 10 progress at Woodlawn
since Friday week, will continue until to-mor,
row night or Wednesday morning. The ser.
mon Yesterday morning, was preached by Mr..
w. u. Herbert, of this city, aud that in the
AFTERNOON by Rev. Mr.. Scott of Accotiuk, A
large number was present yesterday from this
city and surrounding country. among them
many white people. Excellent order Was pre-
served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
The Direct Cable Comp1efed

New YORK; Sept. GA Rye Beach, n. H.,
dispatch says the laying of the direct U. S.
cable was completed yesterday morning, and
messages were transmitted to and from the
London Office. Il will be open for public bust
ness within few days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
Fire.

ELIZABETH, N. j., Sept. GA fire at two
o'clock this morning, destroyed the building
machinery and Retorts of the Spelter Rr6oery
works, owned by the National State Back, and
occupied by Leone DeMetz. The loss CO the
stock is $4,000; uninsured. The building &C.,
valued at s25, 900, were partially Insured in
New York Companies. There was 90 insurance
on the machinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
Another Letter from MIR. Welsh.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 5.--The 5th letter of
this series is in type aud will appear tomorrow.
1t gives history Of the Red Cloud reservation,
the scene Of the frauds revealed by Prof Marsh.
The first agent Was not nominated by the
church but by General Logan for eminent poll
tcal services, and then began the fraudulent
practices The letter shows how agents are
sent away from their reservation and fraudulent
vouchers sgued by employees and paid and no
reclamation made When agents are given notice
Of frauds. A letter from the Interior Depart.
mcnt to the first church agent for Red Cloud
shows that ID. j. McCann, the notorious freight
contractor, was sent at tue request OF Nebraska
Senators and representatives Mr.. Welsh says
he Is satisfied that the church cXertcd due dill
gence, but no agents 10 exposed situations, up-
supported by missionaries or teacher rs, can long
resist the Wllcs Of the ludan RUG backed as it
is by the Interior Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

TIE New DISTRICT ATTORNEY Henry H..
Wells, the newly appointed United States At
torney for the District of Columbia, SATURDAY
morning, took the oath OF Office, and immediate
ly took charge ofthe office. relieving Geo. ?.
Fisher, esq. H. Fl. Wells, jr., has been ap
pointed an assistant, and MIR. Campbell Car
rington will continue for the present to perform
the duties of assistant at the Police Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
n F. HENRY'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Wishing my school to be near an open play
ground, an advantage it has not heretofore had
| shall open its next and Fourteenth Annual
Session in Mr.. Charles Powel's School Build
ing, on Queen, between Washington and Co.
lumbus streets, on MONDAY, Sept -
TIE course of study comprises the elementary
and ADVANCED English Branches, Mathematics
ana the Natural Sciences, and if sufficiently
large classes can be formed to Justify it, Profes
sors will be employed to give Instruction to Nd
yanced students in the Ancient and Modern
Languages.
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branches tsught, range from Sc to Sl5 per quar-
ter, payable in advance
N. B.-The School room will be open for the
reception and classification of pupils every
morning after Sept 5, from 9 O. CLOCK to II m.
aup 2l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
Murder.

New YORK, Sept 6-Daniel Lcary, who
was stabbed 10 the abdomen 90 Friday during
an encounter with Augustus R oss, near West
Washington market died yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
PAR ENTs RESTORED TO THEIR CHILDREN.

PARE RESTORED TO THEIR CHILDREN.
The UNUSUAL large number of colored children
applying for school permits, and claiming to be
orphans, induced the Clerk of the School
Board, K. II. Collins, to require certificates to
that effect from Maj Dufey, Com missioner OF
K. VOGUE. From the Commissioners knowI-
edge of the taxpayers in the city, be was en-
abled to fnd parents tor number who other.
wise would have been without either father OF
mother. What happiness he has occasioned
by restoring parents to their long lost children,
who can tell 2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
lELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The annual term will begin on 18th September

The annual term will begin on 18th September
next and close 10Th June following.
The Principal desires to slate that the Prepar-
atory as well as Collegiate Department of this
School is thoroughly organic d. Special atten-
ton is called to the Department of Mu,ic. The
Instruments consist of grand and square Pianos
and an Organ with pedal bass. The teachers
The terms are as libersl as can be afforded.
Apply for Circular containing full particulars to
N. PENICk,
Principal Belle Haven Institute, Alexa., Va.
N. B.-The Principal refers with pleasure,
and by permission, to the following wel-known
Field, Major Jas. w. Green, DIR. A. Taliaferro,
Judge h. Shackelfor,i, Hon. Thcs. Flournoy
MIR. 6, D. Gray, and Hon. r. E. Wlthers.
aug3l-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Sept. g. ! l a. N.
For the Middle States, slowly rising barome-
ter, high temperature, northwest to southwest
winds aud clear or partly cloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

Deservedy Popular-We mean DR.. Bull s
Vegetable Pills, for everybody has derived
much benefit from their use. Physicians recon
meod them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
Charley Ross.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6.--Foroey's Press OF
to-day, has the following "On Saturday after
noon gentleman named Cummings residing
10 this city, called al the Central Station with a
batch Oh letters which his mother received solue
time last winter relative to the lost boy Charley
Ross. The letters were from d lady friend re-
siding in Arkansas. who is very wealthy, and
who is a member of one of the first families in
the State. 1t seems that Mrs Cummings had
been corresponding with her friend, and one
letter she received ma3r mention Of the popu
lar topic, the Ross ca c. The friend stated
that strange man and woman were living near
her residence and had with them boy, which
did not appear their eva. He was polished in
his manners, and abou' four years OF age, light
complexloned, aud seemed to regard the per-
SOUS who protested to be his parents with more
fear than regard. The friend requested Mrs
Cummings to forward picture oil Charley Ross.
She complied with the quest and subse-
quent episle Informed Mrs. Cummings that the
photograph had been handed to the child, and
he was questioned as to what it was. why
that's me-, " be exclaimed. The lady then asked
him, wat Is your name,' to which he replied
why Charley" Nothing further could be UD-
tanned from him than this, excepting that he
said the man and woman he was with told him
that they We're his ma,uma and papa, but he
added. Il used to have another mamma and
papa, aud they were nicer than these" The
lady asked where they lived. # don't know"
answered the boy, but used to liver nicer
than this wish they would take me home. :"
The letters were handed Mr. Cummings by his
mother, and be did not think them OF sufficient
importance TO hand TO the police until he had
read the proceedings Of the Westervclt trial.
After reading the letters Capt. Curry told Mr..
Cummings to call at the detective 3 Office this
morning aud bring the rest of the letters, aud
that Capt. Helms would then consult with him.. P"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

The Thirty-Seventh Annual Session will COM
mence on MONDAY, September 9th, and as
admissions are necessarily restricted to filling
such vacancies as usually occur at the end of y
session, early application is advisable This is
the Oldest boarding school in Virginia. Its spe-
clal advantages are: The experience of its teach
ers and its careful classification; its complete
apparatus, library. cabinet, &C.; its military dis
cipline; lis healthy location; and the strict at
tention paid to the morals of students The
Principal can be found, for the present, at the
Office of the Superintendent of Public Schools,
Peabody Building. For Catalogues address
RICHARD L. CARNE, M, Principal,
aug Z-eOtf Drawer 81 Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

FELL IN A FIT The Washington Republi
car says - About halt-past seven o'clock last
evening young man named John Sullivan. a
resident of Alexandria, baker, working for o
MIR. Hummel, near the market in that city,
while passing along Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, fell
in fit, induced by exhaustion, and was taken
into the house of Mr. Samuel Williams, uu-
dsrtaker, No. l7O7 Pennsylvania avenue,
where he was kindly treated by Mrs Eas,lack.
DR.. Hagner was called aud rendered medical
aid "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

HAVING rented the spacious rooms in Ss-
- -; repta Hall building lately occupied by DR..
Little, which | have newly furnished, / will
commence my Second Session for BOYS and
GlRl4S SEPT. 18th Second Monday Terms
81, Sc and S8 per quarter.
Lessons to limited number in VOCAL MU,
SIC; also instruction in WAX FLOWERS,
FRUITS and CONFECTIONERY
aug 2O-lm Mrs. KATE nj. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY The
churches yesterday, the first Sunday in Sep,
TENDER, and 10 most of the churches commu
MON Sunday, we're all attended by toeraby
large congregations, as the weather was dc.
lightful and as most of the summer abseutees
have returned. Rev. Mr.. Hubbard preached
in Christ Church, aud Rev. DR.. Rosser 10 the
NJ. E. Church South, morning aud night, and
Rev. Mr.. Nice 10 the NJ. E. Church in the
morning. The pupits of the other churches,
and those of the churches mentioned, except
at hours designated, were filled by the resident
clergy. Revival services commenced iu the
NJ. E. Church South, and 10 the Union Pres
byterian Church considerable addition was
made to the list of membership. The various
activities OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation we're conducted as usual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

Don't be bothered with badly fitting collars,
but wear the EImwood. Every one you put on
fits right and looks well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
THE Me HOOL.

On the 10Th September my daughters will
my home, 22l King street. They will teach
fundamental and higher English, and, if desired
French, Latin, and Piano Music
Terms, excepting Music s. 20 per month,
payable At the end Of every month
aug3l 3wA j. NJ BROADUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
The RECEPTION AT PoRTNER's GARDEN.


The proposed reception given by Mr. Robert
Portuer to the Virginia Singing Society of
Richmond and the Washington Saengerbund,
Notwithstanding the somewhat vehement pro-
test on the part Of MIR. George L.. Savage,
was held at the residence and gardens Of the
former gentleman in this city, yesterday, and
was most pleasant and agreeable affair. The
company consisted of the societies above nauled
and invited guests from Washington and this
city, numbering at least five hundred people,
among whom were several prominent gentle
men from Washington and members of the
this city. The Richmond and Washington So
under the leadership OF Prof. T. k!ey, aud the
latter of fifty members under that of Prot G.
L. Siegel, accompanied by Donch's Brass Baud,
numbering ten pieces, arrived 90 the 2:3O boat
from Washington and Immediately proceeded
to Mr.. Portner's grounds, where they were re-
ceived by that gentleman and conducted to a
spacious barqneting hall 10 the north wing of
the brewery, where, after being substantially
RECALLED, they alternately sang selections from
the most favored operas 10 style that evoked
unbounded admiration from their audience
The tables that had been arranged for the re-
ception OF the guests 10 the garden and 10 the
reccsses were filed with people indulgiug 10
the recreatons Of the evening under the strains
of the band which hal been stationed there,
and whose melody mingled with the merry
hum Of the social gathering. The singing of
the sougsters. the peas of music troU the band,
the light laughter intermlngled with fair wo-
men s voices ''ow and sweet" that dOated out
from the latticed arbors, were calculated to
evoke the poets sentiment,
| Come send round the wine and leave points
of belief,
To simpeton sages and reasoning fools -
10 the evening an elegant luuch was served to
the visiting societies, which thy par,ook of
with much zest aud relish. Later the lamps 10
the garden, which has been recently supplied
with gas, were lighted and brilliantly iuminat-
ed the scene. Among those present were many
most respectable Irish ADD American citizens,
| who freely fraterLzed With their German
bretheru in the pleasures of the day. At bali
past seven o'clock the guests slowly retired
from the grounds, the visitors to take the eight
o'clock boat toI Washington and the Alexan-
drians to their homes, every one pleased with
| the results of day 80 agrceabIy spent without
| a single ripple to mar the surface of pleasure,
| and congrat ulating each other that Alexandria
| possesses citizan of the ENTERPRISE energy and
| ope0-hearted hospitality Of Mr.. Robert Pvrner.
Among those present were the Misses BENIN
ger, Miss NJ 9. Dwell, Misses Ducass, Miss
Sprigg and Mrs. Helmuth of Washington.
From this city were MIR. J. B hraus and lady,
Mr.. L. GeLzOerger and ia niy, Messrs. Henry
Strauss, Isaac Eisbbsrg, S. DeaIham and lady,
and macy others too numerous to mention.
There we're also present ex Gov. r. B. Mitch
ell, of New Mexico; U. s. Attorney Alexander
J. johnson. MIR. II. j. Gregory and MIR. John
Spicer, of Washington, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
EDUG.H TIOyNAL.
MISS POWELLS SELECT SCHOOL |
NA FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Alexandria. Va.

AXA FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Corner Washington and Duke streets,
Alexandria, Va
The next session of this School will commence
on WEDNESDAY, the I'D of September
Pupils carefully and thoroughly instructed in
the English branches, French and Latin
Terms: Board and tuition in English and
FRENCH $l55 per half session tuition in English
and French $32 per half session-in advance.
Circulars can be obtained at French's Book
Store, or on application TO Miss Powell, at her
residence, corner Washington and luke streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
SOCIETY ITEM Tie Washington Crit

SOCIETY ITEN -IDe WashlngtOn Critic
says:
Miss Edith Cash gives large party next
week to the beaux and bellies OF Leesburg, who
are 10 great distress at losing SO charming a
person from the neighborhood. She is at Mrs.
Carriers superb home in the Blue Ridge near
Leesburg, and is the reigning sovereign of
Louioun county; she has won laureIs for Wash
iugton by being the winner 10 a rowing, swim
ming, and riding match, and counts her con.
quests by scores. 1t is reported that a young
gentleman, not hundred miles from Leesburg,
has laid his heart and fortune $4,000 a
year-at her feet, and We fear our city will
consented to become Virgiuiap."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
GAVE BA1L-Mr. Thomas Cropley, of this

GAVE BAIL Mr.. Thomas Cropley, of this
town, for whom requisitiou was made by the
Governor of Virginia last week, has returned
from Saratoga, and on learning of the warrant
for his arrest immediately proceeded to the
Office of Justice B. Austin, in Alexandria coun.
ty, and surrendered himself and waived an ex-
animation. The justice put the bond at $500
for the appearance of the accused at the oext
term of the circuit court of AL, xaudria county,
the Hoo. Lewis Mckenzie becoming his bonds
man. The charge is assault and battery with
luteut to kill R. W. Miller last November
Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since Sat
urday afternoon:
Lemue Washington, colored, for disorderly
conduct 90 the coroer Of kiug and Commerce
streets. was foed and discharged.
William Throckmorton, coiored, for same
otfeuce Was discharged for want of evidence.
Sally aud Eliza Todd, for disorderly conduct
in Petersburg, were dismissed with repri-
mand.
Sandy Turey and Howard Jones, colored. for
disorderly conduct at the corner of King and
Columbus streets, were fned and discharged.
John Linden, William Boyd and James
Daniels from Washington. for disorderly con-
duct, Were 6oed and discharged.
George Stuart. for an assault, committed
some time since upon William Douglas, both
colored, was fined aud put under security to
keep the peace for six months.
Wellington Beale, coored boy Tor striking
the child Of Lucy Eizey, also colored, 10 the
bead with rock, was locked up for examina
ton.
The above cases we're before Justice May,
who presided ut the Mayors Court this
morning.
Jeftrson Lightfoot, charged by Rev. Glen
Robinson, (both colorcd) with assault aud
battery. was arraigned before Justice White
sey. A large number of witnesses were exam
ined pro and COO, but as nothing positive was
elected TO prove guilt the battery case was
dismissed. The defendant, however. owing to
certain threats made to burn the Beulah church,
Was put under bond to keep the peace for
twelve mouths, w. p Graves, becoming his
surety.
Robert Beale, colored, for assaultiug county
policeman Parker, also colored, was locked up
Tor examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

INSANE WoMAN.-Oticer G. w. Kirk. of
the Capitol police, took to Police Headquarters,
this morning, a colored woman, about 6fy
years OF age, who gives the ma me of Marv
tal'htul. She has been cou6ued 10 the Capi.
~. wi" ponce cell for the last twenty-four hours,
s"u says mat she is from Alexandra, Va She
religion, as she is almost constantly nraving and
Haoung Scripture. When arrested il rennired
fases men 10 hold her. She will be kent at
nr aoquarters for short time, 10 case anv friend
W ssaV should desire to take charge of her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06

MFRS. ANNA s. GEORGE will reopen her
ifA School for Boys on THURSDAY, the
18th September, at her residence, TT Duke
street, aug3,-2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-06
FER SDT..fL.

INFORMATION Is WANTED OF THE
Il HEIRS OF THOS. UTLEY, who went to
Texas IN or about the year 1888 or 1886, from
Virgi nis. Address EDWIN w. JET, Aus
tin, Texas ~ i2-tt