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DRUGs. MEDICINES. &G

vi hhA' SYRUP HoREHOUND,
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENEsS' &C.
On using your Compound Syrup OF Horehoqna a
experienced immediate. relief, even before LA"
cohsuiheo ''e' N HENRY BERGH,
President American Society for the Prevention Oh
II never fails to produce the NEST beneficial re-
~ he'eA -'o ~ Al. FORD,
eu'''' Fords Hotel, Richmond, va.
do net hesitate to pronounce 1t the best prepara-
ton have ever used or known OF.
''on GEORGE II. RUCKER, Lynchburg, Va.
RICHMOND, October "a, 1874. j,
have been using Milers Compound sSTu b.U OF
tmnd ~ the hest cough mixture have ever tried.
Professor JOHN WYMAN, Fentrioquist.
Sold by all druggists and country storekeepers at
zoe. per oo't afii,f,ER q PIERCE. Apothecaries.
l.. o, Richmond, Va.
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ByJ. Thompson Brown,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,

TOR SALE, IMPROVED TOBACCO
A. FACTORY MACHINERY, IN GOOD OR
DER, AT PUBLIC AUC'rION.-By request Of the
owner will sell at public auction, on MONDAY,
Isl OF February, at l O'clock, at store No. 1912
Main street, near st. Charles Hotel. the following
tobacco machinery ] Hydraulic Pump; 3 by.
draullc Sbap. Presses; 3 Hydraulic Pot-Presses,
kttanger. & Edmouds improved patent, with
Ryme's patent retainers; BoN-Screws: bands
one lot of Mills; Platform and Lump Scales, and,
In fact, everything usually FOUND In lrst-class
factory: eight-hOrse-powcr Engine and Boiler,
Talbott's make.
TERMS 81 10 and under cash over that amount,
sixty days note satisfactorily secured.
J. THOMPSON BROWN,
ia23 Auctoneer.
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HIGH CONSTABLE'S SALE.

Twill soil at public auction on THURSDAY the
Doth day of January, lS75. at O O'Clock A. NJ, at
the barber-shop of lomaS Smith, under me TX
distress.warrant in my hanGs IN favor OF Noting
Stuart u.s. LOnax b. Smith
i MARBLE WASHSTAND, with basins;
3 BARBER-CHA1kS,
g MIRRORS,
3 TABLES,
/ BOOK CASE, s CHAIRS:
TERMS: Cash. A. b. DUESBEhkf
ia 26-3t H. -. v. h
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.LD DOMINION STEAMSHIP .rsSsS
" COMPANY.
FOR NEW YORK.

This company will dispatch one OF their splendid
steamers-0LD DOMINION, WYANORE, !ShAC
BELL, RICHMOND, ALBEMARtE, and NAT
TERAS-eyery TUESDAY, Friday ana sIN-'
DAY at high water.
These ships are entirely new, and were built e1'
pressly for this route.
rooms.
The fare, accommodations, and attention are r1''
surpassed. v,
at New York on the Company's covered pier 81
North river.
Freights for points beyond New York forwarded
expenses incurred.
Freight received until s r. n daiIy.s
For further informall6n, apply 10
GEORGE W. ALIEN & CO.. Agents,
ap3 Office CoMpanY's wharycs. RoCket0.
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MENERAL WATER.

NATURAL MINERAL WATERS
In FREDERICKsHALL Bitter WATER
imported PULLNA wATER-lmported; ViCHY
wATER-imported; CONGRESS WATER;
BATH ALUM WATER tWallswhasooia). #
- L. WAGNER, Druggist.
"a o6.3tf y Sixth aud Broad streets.
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sprporos ON CANpLEs.-Rev. Mr.. Spur
coon tho great BAPTIST orator of London. re-
Gently delivered lecture on "Candles," OF
which a letter.writer gives the following run
ming synopsis: :s;,;d,oI,s
exnectino to find religion which Will nt
him like a glove at all points seem stlil-as
when T heard him twelve or fourteen years
aoo-to be Mr.. Surgeons great sublec.s.
In his Christmas lecture on "Candles ne
tells capftal story of a man who was always
chan gine his religion; who gave up tne
Church of England because he did BOT
ike certain portions of the prayer-book,
and became q Wesleyan; who lett the
Wesleyans "because they ranted," ana
Joined the Presbyterians; who grew dissat-
isfed with the Presbyterians because tney
were "high and dry" and entered the con- !,
rregation of the Baptists-" with "nem,
said the Baptist preacher, ait is Impossible
not to be contented." AS he proceeded with
his lecture, MIR. Sturgeon introduced can
dies of various kinds and dimensions,
in all sorts of candleslicks--from the
sordid ginger-bottle of the poverty
stric ken howell to the magnificent candeia-
brum of the wealthy Ritualistlc Cnurch.
Some candles las he pointed QUIZ "oula not
burn, others burned too quickly and II 1t
could have been conveniently managed
candle would doubtless have been eXh'blted
burning at both ends. Symbolical lanterns
were also displayed, and the lecturer ex-
plained that one battered lantern with very
bright light inside was no worse, but great
deal better than another lantern equally bat
% annarent by reason OF the dizziness
of the fame within. sufficiently &C.
ouainted with Christmas pieces 10 be
aware that ttey are expected to end with
a great blaze of light, Mr.. Spurgeon brought
his lecture to conclusion with grand illu.
mination, in which figured the humble
rush-Iight, the night-ligbt as used in SICK
rooms. the tallow candle of low life, the
middle-class "composite," the wax Ia
per of polite society, with candelabra
lamps, and lanterns of all descriptions,
and possessing all sorts of mystical
Specifications. On the whole, however,
the meaning of the final tableau was-the
light of Christianity burning in. various
forms and with various degrees of purity
and intensity Mr. Surgeons very original
lecture was so successful that it is to be re-
peated several times. 1t is not, perhaps, an
\ exciting nor even a very refined entertain.
ment. But it is amusing, and that is more
than can be said of the various pantommes
and burlesques brought out in honor of the
present festive season.
Although Mr.. Spurgeon speaks good Eng
lish and expresses himself forcbly, and often
with much humor, he has no idea Of literary
ornament, and would probably compare it to
the paper frill round candle, which would
burn Just as we'll without it. l fancy that
he is even obtuse in some literary points,
and bis ignorance Of literature is what the
late Lord Brougham would have called
"crass." One writer is to him much the
same as another.
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DEPARTURES OF STEAMERS.

DOR NEW YORK The nETA
T. Old Dominion Stes mship Com pany's .szssaksss
steamship OLD DOMINION. Captain WALKER,
win sail TUESDAY, January 6;h, at l O'Clock
p. M.
Positively no freight received after II O'Clock VI.
Through bills OF lad1ng signed, ana gooos Tor.
warded with dispatch 70 all points north, south,
east, and west; also, 10 iorelgn ports.
Fare to New York, $l3; steerage, So; round.
trip tickets, $40.
For freight or passage apply 70
- = G. w. ALLEN & Co. Agents.
Ia 05.ot' COMMANDS " harf, Rockets,
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Ii you should tell Vermont man that car
rylng six black beans In his vest-pocket
wouldn't keep contagious diseases away be
Wosid SET you down as one who believed the
B0rlQ was Detroit Free Press.
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BY Cook IL Laughtou, Auctioneers,
No. Governor street,

A sSIGNEE'S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
n FJJRNITUR e AT AUCTION.-On THURS
DAY the 2Sth instant at 0 o'clock will sell, at
the residence of George z. Sch0nberker, on EiSh-
teenth street between Main and Franklin streets,
general assortment of Furniture 10 pay certain
costs and charges heretofore expended In the case
of George L. Scbonberger, bankrupt.
EMMETT CRUMP,
IN OK Assignee.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
l. TRACT OF LAND IN AMELIA COUNTY.
BY virtue OF deed Of trust executed by William
c. Bradley to the unders gned rs trustee, aud duly
Amelia, shall proceed to sell at public auction. at
Amelia Courthouse. on WEDNESDAY the 9Th
day OF January, 1875, that valuable TRACT Of
LAND containing THREE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY ACRES tmore or less), now occupied by
the said William c. Bradley, lying Within one
mile OF the hourishing village Of Amelia Court
DWELLING containing six rooms, and all the ne
cessary out buildings. About one-third of the
proximity to the railroad. A large portion OF the
residue Is aluvial Iowland.
The deed prescribes sale for cash but will ex.
tend liberal credit TO the purchaser. For further
b. c. HARTsooK, Trustee.
ia l-2,5,7,9,&tds Richmond. Va
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OUSE AND LOT ON DUVALn
Ill STREET FOR SALE PRIvATELY.-EY
The HOUSE Is No. 9, south side OF Duyal street,
east between FIRST and Fousllee; i've rooms, gas
In all: good kitchen and, coal-nouSe. LOT
63x195; garden large enough to raise vegetables
sufficient for family; well of excellent water
All the premises In thorough repair. A family OF
seven persons has been living In the house for six
years, and Is perhaps the healthiest In the city.
PRICE: IL ,75Q-one-ff cash. the remainder a.
6, IL, 10, and "a months, each instament 1850;
or 81 600 cash.
Apply on the premises, which will lie shown 10
any one desiring to purchase. - de rs
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g CANTON INSIDE LINE."sF,I.

NEW FAST FREIGHT ROUTE BhIWEEN
RICHMOND AND PHILADELPHIA.
TRI WEEKLT.
On and after OCTOBER 1sT the spendiSd, Iron
steamers Of this line will leave Richmond TUES
DAYS THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS from
Powhatan Steamboat COmpany's pier, corner Of
Twenty-second and Dock strt e's making close con-
neciipn each trip ut Canton, Md, cast BALTIMORE
with the Philadelphia, " iirnngton, and Baltimore
Railroad Company for Philudelphif.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES:
All freight by this line covered by fire and marine
insurance free OF cost No docSage charged At
Richmond. Rates AS low Us any other line. This
is the quickest line between Philadelphia aud Rich
mond.
Freigfts ordered by this line should be marked
u" Canton Inside Linc.r and sent to the Philadc-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore depot, PhllaaeI-
pbia.
Freights received daily In philadelphia aud Rich
moAd. For further Information apply 10
l.. X. TATUM, Agent,
Offices Twentv-Second and Iiock streets
and Ninth and Main streets, orr
j. S. WILSON, General Freight Agent,
Philadelphia. Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad,
PHILADELPHIA JAZZ
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DIIRCEIL LADD g. CO., DRUGGISTS,

DIJRCELL, LADD 81 CO., DRUGGISTS,
No. 1915 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA'
have constantly on hand a large stock OF
DRUGS. DYES, WlNDow-GLASS, fAlSTs,
OILs FOR PAINTING AND MACHINERY,
CONCENTRATED LYE, ELASTIC eToCK1NGs,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, TRUSsES,
BASDAGES, PRRFUMERY. FANCY SOAPS,
GERMAN COLOGNE WATER,
DITMAN'S SEA sALT,
FOI,(ERA'S PREPARATIONS,
and a osnnrai assortment of PURE DRUGS and
CHEMiCALS and choice and we'll selected as.
sortment of all ar ticles for sale In quantities 10 suit
nnrrhasers by PURCELL. LADD Il CO,
IA 81 1916 Main street. Richmond, va.
GREAT FALL AND WINTER TONIC.
IAROOUE'S ELIXIR OF CAL1SAYA
Rank a pleasant cordial, which strengthens and
improves the digestion. An excellent preventive
of FEyERS, FEVER AND AGUE, &c. &c. ana
great tonic aud renOvatnr for invalds and de6ili-
lated persons. We. THORNTON, sole manufac-
iurer, Baltimore. Sold by druggists generally.
ia 6-2m
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D A, RICP- &ESk
l. MOND, AND NORFOLK STEAM aE{s.zS
SHIP LINE.-FOR PHILADELPHIA TWICE
A WEEK.-Untl further notice the steamers OF
this line win leave Philadelphia every WEDSES-
DAY and SATURDAY, and Richmond every
TUESDAY and SATURDAY at IL O'Clock.
Freight taken at low rates Tor all pars OF New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, for Prov!-
dence, Boston, and New Orleans. Also, for Liver
pool and Antwerp vta Red Star and American
steamship Lines, and bills OF lading signed through
Passage 10 Philadelphia, including meals znd
ytateroor, 49, w. 2. PORTER, Agent
aull No. 1925 Dock street.
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FLOUR.

LIVERPOOL FINE SALT.-Cargo OF
IL bark Edwin . for sale-to arrive-delvered
at City Point, or In the Richmond dock, consisting
OF
$3.50 SACKS GEORGE DEAKIN'S BRAND,
1850 SACKS BUCKLtY'S BRAND.
Factory-hlled, fine beached sacks. by
ia2l DAVENPORT & MORRIS.
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ALWAYS UNIFORM.

ALWAYS UNIFORM.
QUALITIES SUPERIOR TO
Burns In any lamp without danger of exploding or
taxing fire. Manufactured expressly TO displace
the use of highly volatile and dangerous oils. Its
sAFETY,under EVERY possible TEST, and its per-
feet burning qualities are proved by Its continued
100000 FAMILIES,
while no accident, directly or indirectly, has ever
occurred from burning, storing, or handling 1t.
The many limitations and counterfeits Of the
ASTRAL OIL that have been thrown unsuccessfully
on the market is further
PROOF oF:ITs SUPERIOR MERIT.
The ASTRAL has now worldwide reputation as
the SAFEST and BEST.
The insurance companies and fire commissioners
throughout the country recommend
PRATT'5 ASTRAL OIL
as the best safeguard when lamps are used.
CHS. PRATT s. co. -.
established l770),
lOS FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
r. ". POWERS & CO., Agents,
no lO.eod3m Richmond, Va.
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CAUTION.

Buy no powders or prepared SIslMONs's LIVER
REG LATOR unless in our engraved wrapper
with Trademark, stamp, and signature unbroken |;
none other Is genuine.
J. II. ZEILIN d CO.,
de 2S-6m Macon, Ga, and PHILADELPHIA.
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PAINTS, OILS, DC.

PAINTS, OILS, DC.
DRAFTS ASTRAL OIL.
SAFE!
PERFECTLY oDoRLEss:
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aRRsIERXES. &C.

GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, LIQUORS.
" 600 barrels FINE, UPERFINEtand EXTRA
FLOUR; $50 barrels REFINED SUGARS lail
crades); 200 bags RIO, LAGUAYRA, and JAVA
COFFEE; so ticrces and barrels SUGAR-HOUSE
and GOLDEN SYRUPS; l 5 hogsheads NEW Or
LEANS and DEMARARA SUGARS. For sale by
ia1o ROGE & MCCANCE.
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SINMONS'S
LIVER REGULATOR.
For Dyspepsia, Constipation, Jaundice, Bilious
attacks, Sick Headache, Collie, Depression Of Spr-
Its, Sour Stomach, Heartburn, &C., &C.,
1T HAS NO EQUAL.
Is faultless family medicine. .~
Does not aisarrange the system.
is sure TO cure II taken regularly. -r.s
Is no drastic, violent medicine.
Does not interfere with business.
Is no intoxicating beverage.
Contains The simplest and best remedies.
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DOUBLE CHEST-PROTECTORS, Of
~ every size imported from England, and sold
at MEADE BAKERS drugstore.
DITMAN'S SEA SALT, In as and 5 DC. packages
Sold at MEADE u BAKERS drugstore.
CHARCOAL BISCUIT and OzENGEs, for the
relief and Of foul breath, heartburn and dyss
pepsia. Sold at MEADE & BAKERS drugstore.
CUTLER'S POCKET INH ALERS afford prompt
relief TO sorethroat, bronchitis, and catArrh Sol
at MEADE 6 BAKERS drugstore.
PATE PECTORALE, ALUM and KIN0 LOZ-
ENGEs, and CHLoRATE OF POTASH LOZ-
ESGES, for coughs, colds, and sorethroat. Sold at
MEADE & BAKERS drugstore.
PULLNk, FRElDRICHSHALL and other Eu-
ropean MINERAL. WATERS, sold In all quantities
at MEADE & BAKERS drugstore.
FRENCH CHOCOLATE with EXTRACT OF
BEEF-yery nutritious and pleasant TO toe taste.
Sold at MEADE & BAKEH'S dru2si6e,
oe ~ q. 919 MAIN aSeet.
sEINE-rHREAD. &c ~
SEINE THREAD. $3.50
ALL QUALITIES
and all Nos. 9Tsys, a. { $3.50.
IRISH AND GERMAN LINEN STURGEON.
TWINES, SEINE-CORKS,A AND C0RK-WOOp
will be sold nj less tnan they can be imported for.
Patent and soft SE1SE-TwINEs. NIL Nos; SEINE
LISS, all sizes for sale at less than factory prices
All XII; Dis OF HAUL and DRIFT-SEINES and STAKE
NETS ma de to order al short notice.
L. LICHTENSTEIS,
Importer OF Seine Thread,
he 1906 and1 TOT Esanklin street.
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sIMMONS's LIVER REGULATOR
for all diseases Of the Liver, Stomach, and Spleen

for all diseases of the Liver. Stomach. and Spleen
It IS emInently Family Medicine;
and by being kept ready for imIhedl-
ate resort will save many an hour OF
suffering and many dollar In time
and DOCTORS bills.
After Forty Years trial it Is still re-
celving the most unqualified tesumo.
malls OF its virtues from persons of
the highest character and RESPONSE
bilsty. Eminent physicians commend
1t as the most
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC
for CONSTIPATION, HEADACHE.
PAIN in the SHOULDERS, !IZZI-
NESS SOUR STOMACH, bad taste
in the MOUTH, BILIOUS AT
TACKs, PALPITATIoN of the
HEART, PAIN In the region OF
The KIDNEYS, DESPoSDENCY,
GLOON, and iorebodings of EVIL,
all of which the offspring OF
= diseased LIVER
If YOU feel DULL, DROwsY,
DEBiLIT ATED, have frequent
HEADACHE, MOUTH TASTES
BADLY, POOR APPETITE, and
TONGUE COAT ED. you are SUI
fering from TORPID LIVER or
WRILIoUsSESS," and nothing
will cure you so speedily aud
permanently.
Tha LIVER, the largest organ
In the body, Is generally the
seat OF the disease, and II not
REGULATED in time great suf-
fering, wretchedness, ana
..... DEATH will ensue. -
Armed with this ANTIDOTE, all climates and
changes of water and food may be faced without
fear. AS a remedy IN MALARIOUs FEvERs,
BOWEL COMPLAINTS. R EsTLEssNEss,
NAUSEA,
THE CHEAPEST. PUREsT, AND BEST FAMI-
LY MEDICINE IN THE WORLD!
II have never seen or tried
such simple, efiicacious, sat
lsfactory. and pleasant reme-
dy in my iife."-H. HAINER,
ST. Louis, Me.
Hon. Alex Fl. Stephens.
occasionally use, when my
condition requires II, Doctor
SimmOnS'5 Liver Regulator
with good efects."-HoN,
ALEX. Ii. STEPb EMS.
Governor of Alabama.
"Your Regulator has been
in use In my family for some
time, and am persuaded It's
a. valuable addition to the
medical science."-GOy. j.
GILL SHORTER, Ala.
"Ihave used the Regulator
in my family for the past sew
enteen years. can safely re-
commend It to the world Us
the best medicine have ever
used for that class of diseases
1t purports to cure."-H. f.
TEIGPEN.
President of City Bank.
"Simmons's Liver Regula-
tor has proved good and eff
clcious Inedicine."-C. A.
NUTTISG.
Druggists.
ave have been acquainted
with DR.. Simmons's Liver
Medicine for more than TWEEN
ty wears, and know IT to be the
hest Liver Regulator offered
10 the public."-M. r. LYON
aud II. l.. LYON, beefon-
tame, Ga
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EORSALE PRIVATELY am author
l. lied by the owners to fer n sale The very de-
sirabe BRICK DWELLING No. 1O4 Main street,
between First and Second. The house contains ten
rooms; brick kitchen with four rooms: and stable.
The lot fronts SO feet by $50 feet 10 wide alley:
also. side alley. This house IS well built and Ia
good condition. and will be sold on very long time
at reasonable price. Apply 10
FRANK ID. HILL,
Real Estate Auctionecr, HOS Main street
n
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FOR SALE PRIVATELY, MY FARM
II IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY,
on the Richmond and Petersburg railroad at Tenn
pies station, two and half miles from Manchr.
ter; contains ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
ACRES-l20 cleared. balance In woods Good
DWELLING, five looms: ample out-buildipgs.
Ten acres In young orchard-pe?ch and annie
young vineyard OF 200 vines: coed springs COVE.
nient TO dwelling and tarn-yard. The farm will he
or ADDRESS s A, FpRD.
ia 90 2taw3w* Manchester Va
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EOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A FARM
n containing 209Y ACRES, well adapted 10.
tru * farming, situated In The county OF Hanover
twelve miles from Richmond. and half
mile from Ashcake station, Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. The above farm, If desired, will be sold
In parcels to suit purchasers. Wv
TERMS: Liberal. Apply 10
G. X. WINGFIELD.
ia west Duvai street
10 7sTh.Sa&Tu1mt Richmond Y,
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TOR SALE PRIVATELY, A VERY
4 desirable FRAMED HOUSE on the corner or
Fifth and Baker streets containing fye rooms.
kitchen with two rooms. Water and gas on The
premises. Terms reasonable. Apply 10
r.. y. EACHO
IA 2S-3t No. Fourteenth s,res,
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NEW BRICK DWELLING, MEDIUM
In SIZE, FOR SALE.-A new two-story BRICK
DWELLING with six rooms, kitchen, all the
modern improve ments. and a beautifuliron yeran-
taste, on the north side Of Leigh street htyeen
Fourth and Fifth streets FOR sale upon unusn,Ilr.
liberal terms. apply 10
RICHAgDsOS & CO.
"a 2S.4t lll3 Main street
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-NWAKEHUUSEEORSAL handsome
newly built, four-story BRICK STORE ana
WAREHOUSE Nos. liz and ia seyenteen,h
street, opposite the bead Of the Richmond docs
.adt0iningtbe warehouse Of Messrs. Dayenport I
Morrtss, and formerly occupied by the Old De-
minion Sugar Refinery, WITH dne siock-brick an,
feet; built In every way, In the NEST snLstsntis
durable. and tasteful manner. aud situated in The
sale, SHIPPING, and importing business, for sale
upon very liberal terms. Apply 10
RICHARDSON d Co.
5a 23-10teod 1113 Main street
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-11-04
THE BOOMERANG.

A traveller tells us something of the
singular weapon used by the natives of
Australia, the boomerang. He saw them
used by the natives. They ranged from
two feet to thirty-eight inches in length
and were of various shapes, all curved a
little and looking, as he describes them,
something like wooden new moon.
They were made of a dark, heavy wood
and weighed from one to three pounds.
In thickness they vary from half an inch
and taper to point at each end.
One of the natives picked up the piece
of wood, and, posing it an instant,
threw it, giving it rotary motion. For
the first 100 feet or more it went straight
ahead. Then it tackled to the left and
rose slightly, still rapidly. 1t kept
this latter course for 100 feet more. per
haps, but sooned yeered to the left again,
describing broader curve, and mo-
ment later fell to the earth six or eight
feet in front of the thrower, having des-
cribed nearly circle in the air.
Another native then took the same
boomerang and cast il, holding it with
the same grip. 1t took the same course
but made broader curves, and as it came
round the black caught it handsomely
in his right hand.
Another native next threw it an lodn-
ed it on the ground about twenty feet
behind him, after it had described y
circle of 200 yards or upward. After
him they all tried 1t and but one of them
failed to bring the weapon to the spot
where they stood.
Carnboo, q native, then selected from
the heap of boomerangs another one.
and cast it with sort of jerk. 1t few
very quickly for forty or fifty yards.
whirling like top. Then it darted in
to the air, mounting fully 100 feet, and
came over our heads, where it seemed
to hang stationary for moment, then
settled slowly, still whirling, till he
caught it. Two others of the blacks
then did the same thing
Meanwhile 1 had with my knife shay
ed a little OF the wood from the convex
eide OF one of the boomerangs. This
was now offered to one of them to throw.