a town on the western frontier of Siberia, where is established the custom-house of Siberia, which levies a duty of 10 per cent. on all goods passing through it. This town is situated near extensive mines, and contains 450 houses, four churches, and two convents. It is 120 miles north of Catherinenburg. Long. 60. 14. E. Lat. 53. 5. N.