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place like Merv, where . year or two
ago nothing except bread, milk, and
fruit could be procured, . great num-
Der Of people from Russia proper, but
chiefly from Caucasia, thronged there.
Many private buildings, and shops con-
tanning all kinds Of commodities neces-
sary for daily use, suddenly arose all
along the riverside as though by magic.
In q very short time Merv was SO
much changed that it could hardly be
recognized as the place where preyi-
ously nothing had been seen but mud
walled and straw.roofed novels. The
valley, although not very extensive in
area, is.one Of the most fertile in Gen.
trail Asia. II properly cultivated it will
produce sufficient for the supply of a
populous town with any number of
troops. Its fruit was in ancient times
reckoned among the best in Asia.
Even in the present day the
melon, which grows in great
abundance on the banks of the Murg.
hab, reaches an extraordinary size, and
is the sweetest to be met with in East
ern Persia. The Russians have con-
ceived the idea Of manufacturing sugar
from it, and for that purpose intend to
establish factories. Merv, being on the
direct route between Bokhara, Persia,
and Afghanistan. and under a strong
government, will not be long before it
becomes one of the largest aud most
fourishiDg cities Of Central Asia. If
Herat be considered the key to India,
may not Merv be regarded as that Of
Afghanistan?
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The Young Chinese Emperor.
st. James, Gazette


1t is reported in Pekin that the EN-
peror intends to assume the government
Of the empire in February. 1t is also
said that at the same time he will
marry. The Empress Regent will there
upon retire into private life.
The present Emperor of China was
born on the 18th of August, 1871, and
is, therefore, only in his fifteenth year.
On the 10Th Of January, 1875, he sue
ceeded his cousin, Tsai-shun, who, him.
self boy, died without issue, the first
instance in the imperial house of Gioro
for nearly three centuries. The access
sion Of the little four-year-old Tsai-
tien involved some curious features Of
Chinese custom. lie assembled the
throne under the reign name Of
Kwang-su, or " Illustrious Succession"
reference to the break in the regular
descent. Very little is known about
the youth who announces his intention
of assuming control Of the largest and
most populouS empire on the face Of the
earth. Stories Of boyish petulance and
of skill at archery, which still forms the
most important point in the education
Of the ruling Manchu clans, have tloated
about; but there is really nothing on
which to form an estimate Of his char
acter.
lie certainly has more grit than the
feeble and nerveless boy whom he sue
ceeded, but that is perhaps not what is
most desirable in his position. As
ruling Emperor, he is the fountain of
power, rank, honor, and privilege. He
is the head Of religion, as he is also
the source of law and dispenser of
mercy. All the forces and revenues Of
the empire are his, and he has a right
to claim the services Of all males be-
tween sixteen and sixty. He will re-
ceive the empire in a progressive
and prosperous state, notwithstand-
ing the late war with France. The
Empress An, the Dowager Regent, who
retires, is an exceedingly able woman,
who has done for China, in remarka-
bly, critical time, than score OF En-
perors before her. Under the Empress
Dowager telegrsph-lines have been laid
all over the country and railways have
been begun. If the young Kwang-su
follows in her footsteps all will be well
and the world will be gamer but if he
goes back and rclapses into the old ce-
lestial exclusiveness he will break up
his vast empire, and irretrievable ruin
from internal rebellion and outside at
tacks will be the inevitable result.
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Scientific Notes.

There has lately arrived in Great
Britain large consignment Of Chinese
and japanese fish, including the varie-
gated goldfish, the niger goldfish, the
veil or fantail, the fringetail, and the
nymphi.
NJ. Marcel Deprez lately succeeded
in transmitting an energy equivalent to
forty-borse power by means of cleo
tricity q distance Of fifty-six kilome-
tiers, so per cent. OF the original power
being utilized.
ID. q. Doane gives beautiful simple
experiment which may interest the am
ateur with the microscope. Upon a
slip Of glass put drop Of liquid auric
chloride or argentine nitrate, with half
grain Of metallic zinc in the auric chic
ride, and copper in the silver. A growth
Of exquisite gold and silver ferns will
grow beneath the eye.
NJ. P. Pourquier, from his researches
on the attenuation Of the virus of ovine
variola continued for q period OF seven
or eight years on the principles estab-
lished by N. Pasteur, concludes that it
is possible to alternate this virus to
transform ii into true virus and thus
avoid the serious losses hitherto in
Cured by inOculating sheep against the
disease.
Mr.. Edward Atkinson states that
nearly the whole wool-clip nov comes
to market unwashed, and that out Of
the 5000, 900 pounds Of domestic
wool used there must be Is per cont. at
the least, or $4,000, 900 pounds, Of .
very valuable oil thrown into the rivers
and wasted. When the " STUNT " is re-
fined Q thick, viscous oil Is obtained,
which is absolutely free from oxidation,
and which Is therefore the most valu-
abs oil for curriers' uss that can b
found.
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Francisco to unload the Hermes stock,
which had never been on the market.
The Raymond & Ely stock, though,
was commanding sl30 per share.
The jury, after rustling with the case
for several days, found for the plain
tiffs. 1.-The Hermes." The operator
had been fixed, SO that the result would
not be known to the Stock Exchange in
San Francisco until the proper time.
Ii arrived and was generally known be-
fore the board met. Its knowledge
caused the most profound SEN
sation; the excitement was beyond
bounds. Men who held large blocks
of Raymond & Ely were frantic,
and unloaded at great sacri-
fee, while the IIermes had no difficulty
in unloading at ESQ. The unfortunate
ores bewailcd their losses for some
time; having in the mean time found
they had been the victims Of unscrupu-
lous operators. They, however, turned
their attention to retrieving their losses
in field nearer home, where informa-
ton concerning the mines could be more
readily obtained, and much quicker.
The old Comstock, which, after years
Of failure to produce anything Of conse-
quence, was beginning to show signs of
opening up new bonanzas Of an extent
never conceived Of by the most san
guine.
The result Of the suit was the con-
solidation Of the Hermes with the Ray
mond & Ely for a large consideration.
In the mean while work was prosecuted
with due diligence on the mine and its
partner, the Meadow Valley, and their
shafts had reached the depth Of nearly
LOO feet, at which rich body Of ore,
equal in extent to the original find, was
discovered, but the flow Of water was
so great that work was suspended and
the most improved pumping-machine
known was placed on the property,
INHoPEs OF EXHAUsTINGT HEFLow,
but in vain. The most eminent scien-
lists were engaged to examine the bot
tom Of the works, and they reported
their inability to devise means to check
its flow, in consequence Of their belief
that it was tributary to the great sub
terranean river heading at the Hum
boldt and Carson rivers, which sinks in
the northern part Of the State and hav-
ing lis outlet at some point on the Colo
RADIO river yet undetermined. Phoebe,
during these eyentful times, had popu-
lation Of 10000. To-day it cannot
muster fifty adults, while its rich mine
lies idle, awaiting some improved me-
thods to control that powerful element.
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BY ". W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VERY
SOUTHWE EST CORNER or vENABLE
AND NOSBY STREETS, A GOOD DWELL
ING on MOsBY STREET NEAR vENA.
BILE, AND ANOTHER GOOD DWELLING
AT AUCTlON.-In execution OF . deed Of
trust from u. T. Hord (since deceasedl 70 the
undersigned as trustee, dated 23d March,
1851, and recorded in the Chancery Court
being requested by the creditor secured 20
to do. will sell BY public auction. on the
premises respectively, on
WEDNESDAY. JAsUARY Is. 1850.
beginning at / O'Clock Y. NJ, In the order
named Oelow. the following desirable
REAL ESrATE-yiz.,
l. The commodlous and well located
STORE at the southwest corner OF vsnabls
and Mosby streets, together with large
and weil.arranged LCMBER-HOU6Ea id
joining on the west. The Lot on which
these buildings stand. fronting 81 feet moro
OF lees, and on which there Is q large WOOD
yard In the rear, with wagon entrance
from the front. will be sold with aid build
ings: and over the said store there Ii . COM
Portable residence. This is q good piece of
e ,oSsy ana h rare sE SWIEiLrxo
No. 2zo. on the west side OF Mostly street
(Mechanicsyille turnpike continued). hav.
INK two stories and base ment, and contain
ing six good rooms. This house 10 lust In
rear OF the store. The Lot 10 OF good dtmsn-
sions, and q plot Of II viii lie shown on day
Of sale; and
3. The excellent FRAME DWELLING.
with I'VE rooms, on the north side of
Nenable street. q little west OF hosby stroet
aud Just In rear Of W.T.. Rozes. Tlle Lot y
SO feet front by depth OF about lt7x fsst.
TERas: Cash sufficient 10 pay the 81.
penss u sale and any taxes that may oe
due on Ihe said property and 70 diachasye q
note for s3,472.so, with lpterset thereon
from March 20. 1881: and the reakdse upon
such terms ~ tho penonai representative
Of said Hord-of in the event Of hi default
In 20 doing. - the aid truo1ee--sfHAy DO
scribe on day OF sale. NV. bows,
las Trustee.
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notice OF this volume with an extract OF
the authors account Of his running
fight with the forces and batteries Of
the Mahdi, We may give our
unqualified testimony to its ex-
cellence as the record of one Of
the most remarkable enterprises in
military history. II will be impossible
for the most consistent supporter Of the
views Of Mr.. Bright TO read this unaf-
fected narrative without feeling thrill
of pride in the splendid devotion and
unAagging courage with which his coun-
trymen carried the fame Of England's
prowess probably beyond the limits
reached by the ill-fated army Of Cam
byses. This is Sir Charles Wilson's
description Of the fight at Khartoum,
with which we take our leave OF this
interesting and valuable work:
"0ur men replied cheerily, and the
gun in the turret was cspitally served
by the black gunners under their cap
tain, Abdullah Effendi, who laid the
gun each time and fred it himself The
gunners, who had nothing on but q
cloth round their waists, looked more
like demons than men in the thick
smoke, and one huge giant was the very
incarnation Of savagery drunk with war.
The shooting was fairly good, and we
heard afterwards that we had dis
mounted one OF the guns In the
battery, but at the time we could
not see the effect. After we had
run the gauntlet, and the fire
was turned on our consort, the Souda-
nese sent up wild cry OF delight, rails
ing their rifles in their hands and
shaking them in the air. 1t was a
strange, weird sight, these black saw
ages with their blood up, quivering
with excitement. We kept on
to the junction Of the two Niles, when
it became plain to every one that
Khartoum had fallen into the Mahdi's
hands, for not only were there hum
dreds of dervishes ranged under their
banners standing on the sandspit close
to the town, ready to resist our
landing, but no flag was fly
ing in Khartoum. and not
shot was fred in our assistance. Here,
too, if not before, we should have met
the two steamers knew Gordon still
had at Khartoum. at once gave the
order to turn and run full speed down
the river. 1t was hopeless to attempt
landing or to communicate with the
shore under such a fire. The sight at
this moment was very grand :; the
masses of the enemy with their flut-
teriDg banners near Khartoum, the
long rows Of rihemen in the shelter
trenches at Omdurman, the numer-
Gus groups Of men on Tut, the
bursting shells, and the water torn
up by hundreds Of bullets and OCCASION
al heavier shot made an impression new
er to be forgotten. Looking out over
the stormy scene, it seemed almost i'm
possible that we should escape. Di-
Iectly we turned around the Soudanese,
who had been wild with excitement and
firing away cheerily, completely col
lapsed. Poor fellows, they had lost
wives, families and all they possessed.
Khashm ell Mus sank into corner Of
the turIet, with bis mantle wrapped
round bis head, and even the brave
gunner.captain forsook his gun. What
is the use Of firing?' he said, Il have
lost all. >"
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BY y. w. Bowe.
Real Esfate Auctioneer.

EXCELLENT SOUTH THIRD
~ STREET RESIDENCE ArAUcrION
For the gurpose Of o divisiou among the
helrs, WI ssn by pabsie auction. On the
IN .iVEspAY JAsrAsYls 1854
at O'clock 81, the WELL k0cArED.
Thp ~ 2 GaLIp;SydLr ANY no.r psal,
street, ediefnins Mr.. Peter A. sasle1eS snd
Henry Bodekert. Esa.. and son!aiHtng "a
rooais, besides hath .roonla. &C. In t1e yard
there v large dslAchsd kilchsn Nth lpuR
rooms The lot fronts about Soxl1Q ~ -
en- alley In she rear. The hos,se nee1b sOne
small repairs. besides paintins en6 - psr-
Ing. sil q which WI Goa bss hssAs ssm-
I'M: !: sssny n sss.lssas avs.,ss., = :
q de bsss ssrssss h he city. ga . sosvs.
nIent 70 business churvheS -, eAe1l4
attraet tho.s IN want 81 ece1ssseeeas Aesne
r.; mrs. zs:ss. M 49,. sSxx
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Minnesota's Gallant Attorney. Gene
raj.
fWoman's Journal

WOIDdu JOuIudA.
The question whether a woman is a
person has just come up in Minnesota,
this time in connection with cemeteries.
BY the statutes "any number Of per-
sons not less than seven " may form a
cemetery association. At meeting
lately held at Kasson, Mimi, to form
such an association a woman's name
was proposed as one of the trustees.
A doubt was raised whether women
were legally persons, and it was de-
cided to exclude women until the next
annual meeting, by which time legal
advice could be obtained. Mrs. IL. NJ.
White, one of the excluded, wrote to
the Attorney-Genera at St. Paul, ask
ing his legal opinion as to whe Their she
was q person. The Attorney-General
promptly replied that she was, and that
the opposition could have no ground to
stand upon {" unless those who hold
that women are not persons should con
tend that they were angels, and hence
would never require burial"
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TAxhs.

HESRlCo COUNTY 1EEAsUREA's OFFICE,
RICHMOND. January 1885.
NOTICE TO ALL LAND OWNERS
IN IN HENRiCO COUNTY. Il hereby give
notice that the dclina uent-land sales for
taxes due the Commonwealth for the years
1865 TO 1858, both Inclusive. willcommeace
on
FEBRUARY 3. 1855.
Of 10 o'clock A. ~. that being County .Cour,
day, and continue from day 10 day until II
shati be completed.
most earnestly invite all present owners
Of lsndsin the county. especially purchaser
Of land within the last fiye or ten years u
call a. once g this Office and examine the
delinquent hSbks DOW open for inspection
redemption. and sale, ~ you may md de-
hnQucnt-tex bills on your property. many
years back. that yoa are not aware o.
Come and go lor y0ur1olvea be6ogo the aAlG
tsbes place. WILLIAM TAYLOa
10 Sea Treasurer Asnrsco Csoaty.
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THURMAN UPPER,
REAL ESTATE AGENT AND AUG
TIONEER.
lOl6 MAIN STREET

Wishing my business friends prosperous
new year, ! respectfully solicit such a con-
tinuance ofthat liberal patronage accorded
me i'm the past as Will Insure me the same
good fortune. / believe that my experience
IN all branches OF the business and the pos
session OF every necessary facility for con-
Quoting It. coupled with love for the occu-
patton that has caused me so long to adj
here to IL and IL alone, warrants the state
ment that am better equipped TO serve
those who may kindly intrust their inter-
ests to me than ever before. keep two
vehicles actively used TO aid In collecting
rents, attend To necessary repairs, and ia
showing property for sale, and now dedt-
cate them anew 10 my patrons Of 1886.
ia 3 Tu,Th&Su3t FURMAN UPPER.
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BY X. b. Chaflin & Co.,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
No. l north Tenth street.

by IL. -. luaiuu ~ w.,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
No. north Tenth street.
COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
~ OF VALUABLE LANDS AND MILLS
IN CHESTERFIELD C0UNTY.-In pursu'
ance OF O decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Chesterfield, entered on the 2lst day OF
December, 1882. in the suits OF Gates rs.
Gates and Gregory Is. Gates. &C., the I'M
designed commissioners VIII sell al public
auction, on the premises. on,
SATURDAY. JANUARY 2S. 1856.
at 12 O'Clock, the "sEGUrN" TRACT OF
LAND. containing l, 002la ACRES, with
the MILLS thereon, formerly belonging
to the late william Beverly Gates, lying in
Chesterfield county. on the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad, and on the main road
leading from Richmond TO Chesterfield
Courthouse, and about six miles from Rich
mond,
This property will be divided and sold In
three parcels-that portion thereof allotted
to John &. Goode and wife, consisting OF the
Mills and about l0a Acres, and that portion
allotted 10 J. NJ. Gregory and wife. consist
ing OF the Dwelling House and 800 and -
Acres, and that portion allotted to Judith
+. Winfree formerly Gates, consisting OF
600 and - Acres-or u sufficient quantity
OF said allotments to pay the amounts due
ffOm the parties respectively.
TERMS: One third cash aud the residue
i'm equal instruments at six and twelve
months, with interest at per cent. per an
nun from the day of sale.
II. NJ. CONNER.
Jal Commissioners.
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JOHN 7. GODDIN,
(Successor to Wellington Goddin & SOM
REAL ESTATE AGENT AND AUG
TONEER,
BANK AND ELEVENTH STREETS.

Grateful to my friends for the liberal
patronage extended To me in the past.
offer my services TO them. and the public
generally, for the transaction OF all business
pertaining TO real estate.
Property sold publicly or privately. Rents
collected and prompt returns made. Deeds
carefully drawn and acknowledgements
taken. Loans negotiated on real estate,
and charges reasonable.
Respectfully JOHN L. GODDlN,
Bank aud Eleventh streets.
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FRANK ID. HILL & CO..
Il REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND
AUCTIONEER5,
No q NnnTH ELENENTH STREET.

REAL ESTATE BUSINESS In all its
branches promptly attended To.
city and country property sold at auction
and privately.
MONEY ALWAYS TO LOAN upon city
Real Estate. DEEDS carefully and prompt.
~ prepared. RENTING and COLLECTION
or RENTS especially, and liberal advances
made on same.
with an experience OF eighteen years in
the business. We can confidently assert to
our many friends and patrons VINO have
favored us In the past that we are better
prepared than ever 10 attend to business EN-.
trustpl TO in 3.lW
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PER sspN AZ.

NE OFFER OUR CONGRATU-
w LATIONS and compliments to the
subscribers to our
LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM
and beg TO assure the unfortunate "OUT-
SlDERS that we have plenty of room and
plenty OF books and cordial welcome o.
that the clerical and orthodox phrase?) for
all who may honor us with their visits.
Respectfully.
BECKWITH PARfiAM & ANDERSON.
Booksellers and Stationers.
In sail
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GLIDING.

DUBY'S ROYAL GLIDING.
HI "Rich a Gold Leaf."-N. Y. Herald.
6II.Ds EvERYTHING-fRAMEs FURSI-
TuRE, FRKscoEs, ORNAMENTS. FANS, PHO
Tos. &C. Any one can nseit. A Camels' Hair
Brush In each Box. Price. 30 conn- Ash
for RUBY's GLIDING. Refuse all substi
tutes. Sold BY Paint.D ealsu. Druggists snc
New York Chemical Mrs Co.. Nsx York.
- 20.Suem
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RICHMOND, VA. January |, 1885.
UTION OF CO.DARTNER

~ SHIP.-The co.partnership heretofore
existing between JOHN NJ. GODDIS and
WILLIAM w. TRIBRETT. under the firm
name of GODDIN X TRIBBETT. expires
this day by Limitation. according to the
articles OF partnership. All parties in.
debted to the late firm Goddin & Tribbett
will please settle with GODDlN & TAY-
IOR. who are alone authorized To collect
the same. and those having claims against
the late firm OF Goddin * Trlbbett viii pre-
sent them 10 GODDIN q TAYLOR for pay
ment, who assume the liabilities OF the late
firm. JOHN VI. GODDiN,
la -6t W. W. TRlBBErr.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CRATE

A CARD.-PROFOUNDLY CRATE
hFUL for past favors and hoping en-
larged patronage for the future, we tender
our best wishes for the health and prosper
ity of every one in our beautiful city, grand
old state, and magnificent country. The air
Is fraught with prophecy OF prosperous
times especially for real estate. We renew
our assurances OF devotion TO the Interests
confided To US. APPERSON n CO..
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
In I.enhRf
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yURNurURE, CARPETS, STOVES, As
DIssOLUTIONs a PARTNERsuIPs

RICHMOND. VA, January 1, 1856.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE
w this day formed a co-partnership un-
der the flrm-name OF j. W. BENERlDGE
q co. TO continue the sale of GROCERIES,
FEED. &C., at Nos. sos, el2, aud si4 Brook
avenue j. W. BEVERlDGE,
9.2tt w. q. MALONE.
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ABSOLUTELY PURE.
RIO Y AL
B A X | n E.
POWDER.
1,ouo,,l BOOTS. SHOES, &c. -,,,.o,>
THE LADIES' I6l
MISSES.
AND
CHILDREN'S ODDS AND ENDS
are all gone, but / have Bonanza yet for
MEN AND BOYS.
An So Root for s5-hand sc W ed and the best
work.
A So Foot for SO. 5o-hand.made.
A SIS Boot for 81. 50-as good as s5 will get.
A Boys Button Boot for $3.50. as good rs 81
viii get-sold only because they are
cloth tops. J. A. GRl9a.
las Pace Block.
ADVERTISING AGENCY.

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GROCERIES, &c.
OYSTERS.

oysters, 0YSTERS.-IAN
In the State, and they are the "
finest In the world. Ny LADIES' DE.
PARTMENT is the finest In this city,
and will pledge my reputation that
no Objectionable pen.on win be waited
upon. OYSTERS sold by the measure
or barrel. supper for large parties can
be fnruisbed at short notice. Call or send
your orders TO MUkPHY'S. corner Eighth
and Broad streets. JOHN MURPHY, Pro-
prietor. Telephone. No. 47s. de ls-lm