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Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06

PRoCRAsTINATIoN. How many important
consequences oftentimes hang upon a few
moments delay. "Only few moments" +"
sure moment" can be of no account! The
destinies of the world have sometimes hung
upon the delay of "Only a few moments"
Here is an example of the consequence of a
few moments delay -
GA great battle was being fought. Column
after column had been precipitated, for eight
mortal hours, on the enemy posted along the
ridge of a hill. The summer sun was sink
ing to the west, reinforcements for the obsti
nate defenders were already in sight, it was
necessary to carry the position with one final
charge or everything would be lost. A pow
erful corps had been summoned from across
the country, and if it came up in season all
would yet be right. The great conqueror,
confident in its arrival, formed his reserve in
to al attacking column. and led them down
the hill. The whole world knows the result.
Grouchy failed to apnear-- JlhAina''aos1.
polenn died a prisoner at st. Helena because
one of his marshals was behind time"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
A PRETTY SKETCH ERoM REAL LIFE.

nua.1o nd - = ns--, o-e--------
how he could have grown so provoked about
such little thing as that scarlet scarf. Well
there ia no use in trying to drive him; I've
settled that in my mind. But he can be coax
ed-cant be though? And from this time
shan't I know how to manage him? Still,
there is no denying Mr.. A. is strange man,
You see, it was this morning at breakfast 1
said to him; "Henry, must have one of
those ten dollar scarfs at Stewards They are
perfectly charming, and will correspond so
nicely with my maroon velvet cloak. want
to go this, morning and get one before they
are all gone" "Ten. dollars don't grow on
every bush. Adeline; and just now times are
pretty hard, you know" he answered, in
drv carIess kind of tone, which irritated me
greatly. Beside that, l knew he could afford
to get the scarf just as we'll as not only per-
hans nv manner of requesting it did not
quite suit his lordship.
"Gentlemen who can afford to buy satin
vests at ten dollars apiece, can have No motive
bnt penuriousness for objecting to give their
wives as much for scarf" Iretorted, CLAN
cling at the money, which moment before, he
had laid by my plate, requesting me to pro-
cure one for him; he always trusts me in
these matters. 1 spoke angrily, and should
have been sorry for it the next moment, if be
had not answered.
"You will then charge it to my penurious-
ness suppose, when tell you that you can
not have another ten dollars"
"Well, then, I will take this and get scarf
Tou can do without the vest this fall, )" and
took up the bill and left the room, for he did
not answer.
Ineed it, and must have it was my mental
observation assI washed my tear swollen eyes
and adjusted my hair for walk on Broad
wav: but all the while there was whisper
ing at my heart :"Do not do it. Go and buy
the vest for your husband" and at last that
inner voice triunphed. went down to the
zailor's. bought the vest, and brought it
home.
s'Here it is, Henry; I selected the color
that thought would suit you best. Isn't ii
rieh?" said, as unfolded the vest after
dinner for somehow my pride was all gone.
had felt so much happier since had given up
the scarf
He did not answer me, but there was such
a look of tenderness filling his dark eyes as
his lips fell on my forehead, that it was as
much as could do to keep from crying out
right. But the cream of the story is not told
vet, At night when he came to tea, he
threw little bundle into my lap. 1 opened
It. and there was the scarlet scarf, the very
one l set my heart on at Stewards yester.
day.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
To DR.. L. j. Czapkay, San kancisco.
PORTLAND tREeov Nav 15~1s.


Dr. Czapkay-Dear Sir-Yor medicine has been ta-
ken according to directions feel little weak yet;
in every other way l am almst entirely recovered,
and think in a short time sill be as well ever.
Everybody that knows me is wondering what made
such a change, for some friens thought l had con-
SUMPTION and others said l ws going crazy. Well
l don't know bat they bob right, felt good
deal both ways, and thoughtf didn't die soon
would like to. l am not troued any more with e.
weakness in my limbs have lefgne, and has the
dizziness timidty and the wis always to be alone;
am not afraid to go in compay now, and am not so
easily scared as used to be, hen any little thing
would set me trembling. l hae been at work this
week, which is the first l havedone for six months,
and the thought of it don't discourage me like it used
to-. Indeed, feel like anothernan, and 1t is all ow-
ing to your medicine and advice You may publish
this if you want to. Yours &c.
JOSEPH RATH
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06

TT DR. L. j. Czapkay, San Fransisco.
MARYsvrL1s, JUNE Sd, 1855.

Dr T. Zankay San Francisco+-Sr-I have used
tho s+ f ur medicine and do MT think shall need
any more as feel very well, exc9t that have not
entirely got my strength yet, butoon viii with the
annette That have. 1t is just thee weeks you may
recollect since called at your hstitute, with my
constitution as thought, entirely broken and new
er thought you would be able to pure me perfectly
but thought you might be able to do something to
ease the pain in my back and heas and strengthen
nav limb! which we're so weak tha they would al
most give way under me, when walked, and to
strengthen nv nerves that would not get excited
and tFemble at every little thing . Now that you
ton at nv complete recovery from those Symptoms
and the removal of those splOtehs and G sores s, from
and the Sos poers f9% 5d
principally fhe cause of my sickness
can hardly tell you which is tnegreatest, my Joy
strength, / feel as well as any man en- feel.
Enclosed l send you Twenty D'llars your
CHARGE and think myself chcaply cuted. If you think
anybody will be benefited, you may put this letter
in the newspapers
Believe me gratefully yours,
THOMAS HAYDEN.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
Ordinance, No. TX
Ordinance No. 19.
Concerning Nuisances

The Trustees of the town of Grass Valley, do orda
follows
SECTION THAT the Town Marshal SHALL upon
the complaint in writing, of any three more clti-
to him, of any nuisance, give notice to the per-
son or persons causing such nuisance to remove or
abate the same.
SECTION 2.--Any person or persons so warned, who
shall not remove, or abate the nuisance or COM
mence eifectually to abate the same within
twenty -four hours after such warning, shall upon
conviction before Justice of the Peace be fined in
sum of not more than fifty dollars and costs nor
than twenty dollars and costs.
SECTION 3. In default of payment of the fine exc
cution shall be issned against the party so convicted
if such party have property exempt from execution,
sufficient to pay the or if the party have not
such property, he or they shall be imprisoned not
more than ten days nor less than three days.
SECTION 4.-This Ordinance shall be in effect from
nd after its passage.
dopted April "a, 1855. J. P. STONE, Pres, protein
Attest-R. Shoemaker, Clerk.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
Ordinance, no. XII.
To prevent the firing of Guns, Pistols,

To preyent the hrlng OF Ouns' flSVOls &C.
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Grass valley
do Ordain asS6llOws:
It shall not be lawfulfor any person or persons to
discharge Nfhn the incorporated limits of this Town.
censed ana used for that purose) fire crackers or
other species of fire works without written permission
from the Marshal and apersons violating tins ordl-
nance, shall upon conviction before Justlce ol tne
eace for every offence be fined, in sum not more
than reH Dollars and Costs, or imprisonment for
periodSot to exceed three days.
Ado5ted March q 1855.
ZENAS WHEELER, President.
~Attest-R SHOEMAKER. Clerk.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
San Francisco. Anril Z 1855.

San francisco, April 7, 1855.
To DR.. L. J. Czapkay, San francisco Dear Sir
Before having made application. to you had called
upon several physicians, from pom I obtained but
little satisfaction. was told one that my disea
ncurable and that the headache, dizziness,
timidity selfdistrast loss Of memory, love
of solitude, wanderings of my mind, and sometimes
partial insanity evidences Of organic disease of
the BRAIN for which medicines would be of little
vice. Having brought on these symptoms by my own
folly was almost frantic With viii despair, when saw
has been my relief! All the above symptoms have
been relieved, besides which have recovered my bod
lily health. Believing that there mapy suffering
in the same manner, you have my permission to pub,
lish this letter, and refer any to me for
frmation. Gratefully yours,
H T. THOMPSON
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
SAcRAMNTo, May IS, 1855.

Dear slr-Such is the thankalness feel for the
preservation of my health of oth body and mind,
and believe OF my life, that hpe will not be con
sdered intrusive in rendering M thanktul acknowI-
lite a boon worth preserving, WIN it had become a
burthen too great for me to bear Victim as was to
vice that had undermined my cdstitution, and de-
veoped a train ofnervous symptns, such as nervous
dizziness, love of solitude loss Of memory and want
of resolution, besides loss of sfength and energy,
which had made my waking moments vretched and
my sleep unrefreshing, and was tst bringing me TO
the grave but. thanks to your sh, am restored to
health, vigor, and energy: HoFAg to guide others
where they may find relief you lave my permission
to make this public. Gratefullyyours,
LEONARD WAITE.
Tr DR. L I Czankav San Fransisco.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
%sDrdinamce No. XXXzEI.

Concerning Extending Auburn street.
The TRtstees of Town of Grass Valley do 0rdain as
folio ws
WheresssS esssSSs. C. Richardson has this day decided to
the CORPORATION of the Town of Grass Valley land for
public highway to extend Auburn Street from the
North side 6f Main St. through his landit IS hereby
Ordained street be extended across Main
Street from eEorper of VIM. Loutzenhe1 ser's New
Brick Dug Store now being erected Northery to the
East side Ola small house belonging to s. c. Rich
ardson, then6e following the same course uuth it
strikes the corporation limits The width of street
to be from tfeTfrst mentioned line of VIM Loutzen-
heiser to the corner of new Wooden Building of j.
w Davis and Chas Correll now erecting and intend
ed for Meat ,MirKet. Thence Northerly to the West
side of arnpnd Carriage House, belonging to S G.
Richardson fr5m thence Northerly parallel to the first
mentioned ne45 feet wide to the Corporation limits
We hereby declare the above mentioned Street Pub
lie Highway and the Clerk of this Board is authoriz-
ed to record the e the Books of the Corporation
of the Town of GraSss Valley Public Highway-and
all persons kafeby notified that the law protecting
Public Highways will be strictly enforced. This Or
dinance to be in force from and after its passage
Approved I L. A. TO@IPhINS, President.
Attest S. c. nRichard on, Clerk
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
STocKToN nv q. is!

STOCKTON Day q, 1856.
Dear Sir--Having entirely recovered from my sick
ness avail myself of this opportunity TO return my
thankful ACCOMPLISHMENTS for the relief that you
dence dizziness restlessness weakness fn the limbs
loss of memory confusion o IDEAS dislike Cor society
nocturnal emissions and mary other symptoms, which
had made my life InserablaI hardly express the
gratitude feel for my eXstnce had become bur
then to me- and nothing ahdaed me the least gratii-
cation whilst feel perectly well and can enjoy
life to my entire satisfaction Knowing that there
are many afflicted as L have een, you have my per-
mission to make of this etter you think prop
CT. Believe gratefully yolrs, ,
NJ MTCHFTS
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06

mo- spermatorrhea, or Local Weakness, Nervous
Debility. Low Spirits, Lassitude, Weaknes of the
Limbs and Back Indispostion and Ineapabty for La
Dor and Study Dullness of Apprehension, Loss of
Memory, Aversion to society, Love ofsolitude Timid-
Discharges, Pains in the side, Affections Of the Eyes,
Pimpes on the Face Sexual and other In6rmities in
man. are cured without fail by the justly celebrated
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
THE EYES! THE EYES =!

nR. E. H. PARDEE, OCCULIST.-After 8 protracted
~ blindness of more than Five years. DR.. Pardee has
made himself thoroughly and scientifically acquain-
ted with all disorders of the Eye, and is practs
ing, with universal success, the treatment by
which he was cured.
A WORD OF CAUTION-The eyeis by far too pre-
cious and delicate organ to be tried with made
the subject of random experiments therefore it would
be exceedingly unwise and perhaps dangerous to &C
dercd by the mistaken kindness of all around " for
every offers a specific for diseases of the eye
ET-3Iany patients be daily at the ONCE o.
DR.. PARDEE, in different stages Of recovery.
Ofice-San Francisco, west Of the Plaza opposite
the Post Office, one door north Of the Portsmouth
House, up stairs. ASSN
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06

Physician and Surgeon L. J. CZAPKAY. His method
of curing diseases is new, unknown to others, and
hence the great success All consultations by letter
or otherwise, free. Address, L. ]. CZAPKAY, Md,
San Francisco, California Al
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06

ARMOR q t1AA49h A49h BUILDING,
Corner of Montgome and Sacramento Streets
AEsncisco.
EsTABL1sHED FOR PERMANENT CURE OF ALI.
sPRIyATE AND RoNIc DISEASES, AND
tn = IMPRESSION OF
eKERY.
A ThEf Isfs Z t5s EHT S1ngala1 RHHsI- RsT
ofnfi6naxg War sCh SSsician to the both Regi
mens o fgeon,to o. the @ Military Hos Hos.
pitaEo Pesth I'D lectttrer on Diseases Of
the Ur1narE 6rgans, an kSeRses of Women and Chill
To 4hqs 4 an a. fyISa5as sss
such as syphfffs Gonnorfoea, Nocturnal EmfssToms,
and all the consequences of selfabuse. In the first
stages of Syphilitic Gonnorroal Diseases he
antees in a few days. without inconvenience to
the patient hindrance to his business. When a
patient bynegleet inproPert treatment has devel-
oped the secondary sEaptoHls ofSyphis such as bu-
boes or painful syeiIngs nthe grons or Ulcers in
the throat and nose, WHICH if not checked DESTROY
the soft parts and cause the bones to mortiy seper
ate and away leaving the sufferer an object hide
to behold; or when spIotches and pimpIes break
out upon the skin when he has painful swellings
upon the bones orewheh his constitution is injured
to predispose to Censumptonor or other consttu-
tonal disease the Doctor guarantees asks no
compensation.
In Rheumatism chronic or acute in Dysenterry, or
Darrhoaa, he has safeand efectuaI Remedies, For
the treatment of the onseq of self abuse, such
as nocturnal emissions nervousness, timidity, head
ache, pains in the limbs, with general weak
ness loss of appetite lsAs5 memory, injury to the
ciety and a feelingof wearness OF life with the
vous system so eHitable ttat slight noises shock or
starte the patient, making his existence Miserable
For the above mAlades the Doctor will guarantee a
cure or ask no compensation. He be consulted
free of charge and invites al to call as it will cost
them nothing, and may be ouch to their advantage.
DIR. L. J. Czapkay is daily receiving applications
from every part of this State and from Oregon and
Washington Territories, for treatment of every form
of disease, and there is not one who will for
ward and express Dissatisfaction the contrary the
itude and thankfulness some of which published
below by permission.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
WELLS, FARGO 4 co.'s
.s5ss=s5Es s=s55s EXPIRE SIS - =
Banking Exchange Office.
CAPITAL, 100000.
CAPITAL, 100000.

OPPOSITE BEATTY HOUSE, MAIN ST., GRASS VALLEr.
NOLD DUST BULLION AND PACKAGES snt to all
" parts of the United States and Europe and to all
the principal places in California, insured.
Sight bills of Exchange drawn the principal cit
les in the United States and Europe
Checks on Sacramento and San Francisco, free OF
charge
Highest price paid in coin for Gold Dust
Having facilities equal to that of ANY OTHER IN
The WORLD, we are fully prepared to do PROMPTLY
and FAITHFULLY, any business committed to our
charge. WELLS FARGO & co.
A. DEIANO, Agent at Grass Valley.
May 1, 1854. S3tf
BLOCKS, sc. uooo;uinx
TXTE have hand and continually Receiving
ayotfos pack No. to 10. Also new
article mad expressly for Hose and other mining
Durnoses of No 0. 90. & O0O Cotton Duck, Manila
Rope frorl inch to inchesin diameter Blocks and
Shelves Of all sizes and kinds. Tar in bbs and kegs
= ADRIAN & STORY,
SO Front street, one door from Clay St,
7-3m San Francisco.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06
DR.. 1. 81. gA.CZAPKAY,s

ARMORY sfS BUILDING
Corner OF Montgeme& and Sacramento Streets,
akTanciseo.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06

ing to thank him, buln trenhled and
the tears dashed oyel ashes and he
drew my head to BID and smoothed
down my curls, and Iufl cred the old loving
words in my ear, whiEs cried there. long
time, but my tears wee sweet oues.-
He is strange man husband, but be issa
noble one too, only itlsn little hard to find
it out sometimes al seems to me my
heart says more earnlstly to night than it
ever did before-God lless hiHl
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-06

ESTABLTsHEDsE ZOE PERMANENT CURE OF ALL
sPRJYATEs AID I'D tRoNIC DISEASES, AND
ss~s sIl1E u IMPRESSION OF
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MASSACHUSETTS.
To Correspondents.

"PAuL Primrose has our hearty thanks
he may write just as he pleases, and res, as
sured that by 50 doing, he will be more likely
to please than by making special effort.
"FRgEDoM' afforded US much satisfaction
by his kind note, but as the subject has more
special reference to ourself than the public,
think it unnecessary to publish.
"LucY" has our best wishes for her kind in
terest in our behalf. We answer "gratis OF
course" We should feel offended were pay
ment ofved from her.
"ErsILoS' was quite facetious in his mag
nations over our "chip box" etcetera. The
article alluded to never reached US otherwise
he would have seen it in print, unless vastly
different from anything we have yet seen from
his pen. by the way-the 'LIrERARY BUD-
GET" Chicago, Ills.,) one Of the best papers
scout wess," and American all over its eight
handsomely printed pages. speaks of the A
merican as "very ably edited paper" and
then copies the greater portion Of Epsilon's
article. Thus Epsilon's earns the compliment
and we get the credit however we are willing
to "divide.' "Contentment' viii appear
next week.
as. L. S." our California correspondent is
very kind and will please accept our thanks.
His letters excite much interest, and We hope
for their continuance.
"ALLIE OAKwooD" may' eel neglected, but
we intend nothing Of the kind. Her articles
will all appear in due course of time. Tick
Dinto notwithstanding. By the way, that re-
minds us-there is rumor that Tick is about
to be married. This may account for his gen.
eral ungallant remarks about the ladies, by
supposing that what little gallanuy nature
had packed into his withered soul-case had all
been offered up at the shrine of his hearts
idol. leaving nought for others but worm
wood, mingled with gall and vinegar.
We have 30 many communications on hand
that some must necessarily lay over.
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4, eva mine it. and those who have will
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Nusioe.

Let US love the sweet voice Of music,
IT is the highest symbol Of the infinite and
holy. How it thrills the irmos. soul
with gush OF emotion, as we listen 10
ITS Joyous bsesthings. awakening sadnes.
and joy within the breast, aud sweetly
blending them, until We seem y soar a.
bove the earth we inhabit
Music is the heart of the universe
Fleaile graceful and free. 1t pervades all
things and is limited by none. l, extends
its influence throughout oil mankind. and
the person who needs il not may be said
10 possess obstinate passions and rallous
heart
'Ihe man who hath no ear for music,
Nor is moved by concord of sweet sounds
Is hit for treason strate gem and strife &c
! would that all were vo,aries TO
Music's shrine. Then might its soul-s,irr.
ing influence pervsde society. until as if
by magic charm the whole universe be
drawn into one mutual bond Of bother.
hood.
PORTA.
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Ma EDITOR Some Of the Inhabitants
OF Ellsworth appear to be in peck Of
trouble abou, our pos,-oiiice. They
have been laboring with intense inieres.
Tor more than year in a sneaksh kind
of way. to remove our post office to
some remote part of the town, Tor the
purpose OF placing it in the hands oi
some one of their avn stamp But we
would thank the Wild Cats Of Ellsworth
TO attend 10 their own concerns, and
mind their own business for the future.
and not NEEDLE with our matters here
hey have, after long struggle, secured
the appointment Of Moody A Foster, a,
the eastern extremely Of the town, which
would make it very inconveni.n n, for its
inhabitants were the pos, office removed
there. We consider Mr. Foster a gentle.
man, and one tina. has too much good
sense to accep, Of the office in such q
way, or to remove il from where i, now
is. Our post.office is well located at
Amherst Corner, where it should be in
order 10 accommodate the inhabitants of
the town-li being the most central place
in the town.
| am well aware there are some Wild
Cats in Ellsworth, with such intense long
claws, that they can take a green Paddy
right from Cork, who does not know his
right hand from his lett, up before the
Supreme Court. and plead for his natu.
rallzatlon. in order to secure his vote a,
the earlles. possible chance. They. | pre.
sumo. are the ones thut are so interested
i" our post.office department. Blu, the
race OF Wild Cats will soon be run-
they have had their day. and the true
Native Americans are las, coming down
upon them. Old ofice.seekers wire
pul'ers, and Iog-rollers, have now 90, 10
work for their living, Of which If thew
are not aware now, they viii be in No.
yelnber, 1855.
Yours Truly.
B.