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Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
WoNDRoUs IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE ARMS.

WoNDROUs IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE ARMS.
Maj. Jacob, of the Bombay Artillery, the
we'll known commander of the Scinde irregu-
lar horse, has brought to perfection some re-
markable Improvements in firearms. and
has made public the results of his experiments
One missile. which he calls the percussion
rife she'll, is the most formidableever invent.
by man. The shape of tie ball is such that
its velocity, after q. flight of l200z yards,Ais
DuI very TrTUTe7rt rtTuceo, ana Major Jacup ue-
clares that, Judging from the practice at
Jacobdad, ''two rihemen so armed could in
ten minutes annihilate the best field battery
now existing" The experiments on riaed
cannon are not less remarkable, and those
who treated Captain Warmers long range of
three or four miles with ridicule, will be
surprised to read the following declaration
from Major Jacob, who says: ''Judging from
experiments made, as an old artillery officer,
as we'll as rlfleman and practical mechanic
l am deliberately of opinion that a four
grooved rided iron gun, of bore of four
inches in diameter, weighing not less than
10 throw a shot to distance of ten miles
and more, with force and accuracy" Taking
the distance even at one-half, or five milos,
this is range far beyond what is now at
tained. When we consider that Major Jacob s
experiments have been carried on at his own
expense during perion of thirty years, and
that be is man Of scientific knowledge and
mechanical ingenuity, as we'll as a zelOus and
patriotic soldier, we wonder that his proposed
Improvements in rife practice have not at
once commanded the attention of the govern
ment. He says that fifty thousand English
soldiers, trained and armed according to his
plan, would be a match for the world in
arms, and that ''the army which first adopts
these weapons would thereby obtain an ad-
vantage equal to that Of the exclusive pos
session of firearms century ago. It is to
be regretted that Major Jacob has published
his statements on rife practice. The. Rus-
eian authorities are sure to take advantage
of the valuable information here afford, and
follow, if not improve upon, the detailed
directions for manufacturing the weapons.
Our own government might have yet the
start of any other, but under the present
system there is every likelihood of Major
Jacobs proposal being neglected. The
Master-General of the Ordinance, who ought
to attend to such matters. is (was) in the
Crimea, and Lords Panmure and Hardings
are not likely to receive suggestions by by
IA Sepoy officer" [London Journal.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

MORE RECRUITS FOR WALKER.-The Sac
ramento Union says that a party of so men
left on the last steamer to join Walkers for
ces They have free passage, are furnished
with arms, and are promised 500 month,
besides land and other fixings. They go with
the understanding that they shall serve as a
standing army to support the government, or
rather Walker, against all enemies. An
agent of walker will remain in San Francis
co, and it is expected that a much larger force
will go on the next steamer.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
Ordinance. No. XxxTV.

dain follows -
sect That street be laid out north of Main
Street aud running parallel with it fifty feet wide
winch shail be known Richardson Street. and
winch snal oe bounded according to Survey made
of TRUSTEES.
Sect All persons owning lots on either side of
said street are heirby required to remove all buildings
and other distractions outside of said Street which
is henceforh to be kept clear and the Clerk of this
Board is authorised to Superintend the removal Of
any buildings, or other obstructions that NAV now
cucumber the above named Street
Sect Sit is hereby ordained and declared that
Richardson Street, as surveyed, by the County sur
veyor, Capt. John Day, is Public Highway, and all
persons hereby notified that any person or per-
sons obstruct the above named highway the law
protecting highways will be strictly enforced.
This ordinance to be in force from and after its
passage.
Approved, October 8, 1855.
EA. TOMPKINs, President
AtSest-s. g. Richardson Oos4.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

A WINDEAIL.-A vessel of24O tons, named
the Charleston, was recently purchased by
three watermen belonging to Mapping. She
had been engaged in the Newcastle coal
trade, but from some cause or other, the
owners agreed to part with her. The new
purchasers, on examining, found one of her
afterbeams to be very much decayed on
which one Of them observed "It seems to be
lined we had better take down the lining.
and see what state the beam is in" On
doing so to their great surprise, they dis
covered Spanish dollars to the value of e16,-
600. 1t is understood that she had been a
slave vessel some fifteen years ago, and, on
the eve of being captured, was deserted by
her captain and crew before they had time to
possess themselves of their hidden booty
The captors, not having any idea of such
treasure being on board, the vessel passed
into other hands; and she was ultimately
embarked in the Newcastle collierY trade,
whilst employed in which traffic, the discov-
cry was made; and there is no reason to sup
pose that the lucky possessors are likely to
be disturbed in their enjoyment of it-Eng-
lish paper.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
Ordinance No. 10.
Concerning Nuisances.

OUIIC0III!I 4NuIsdIICts
The Trustees of the town of Grass Valley do ordan
follows:
SECTION 1--That the Town Marshal shall. upon
the complaint, in writing of any three or more c,ti
zens to him. of any nuisance give notice to the per
son or persons causing such nuisance to remove or
abate the same.
SECTION Amy person or persons so warned who
shall not remove, abate the nuisance or com
mence efectually to remove abate the same within
twenty-four hours after such warming shall upon
conviction before Justice OF the Peace be fined in
of not more than fifty dollars and costs nor less
than twenty dollars and costs.
SECTION 3. In default of payment of the fine exc.
cuton shall be issned against the party so convicted
if such party have property exempt from execution
sufficient to pay the if the party have not
such property, he or they shall be imprisoned not
more than ten days nor less than three davs
SECTION 4.-This Ordinance shall be in effect from
nd after its passage.
Attest-R. Shoemaker Clerk 49,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
The Kern River Gold Mines.

Notwithstanding the popular belief that
Kern River and its gold mines were hum
bug, occasionally we receive intelligence
from that quarter, of very encouraging
nature. At the present time, the general
complaint is want of water; but it is be-
leyed that when the rainy seasons sets in,
there will DE abundant of good diggings for
those now engaged at the mines.
The Stockton Argus has received intelli-
gence of the following nature:.
"a new species of diggipgs have been dis
covered Upon the valleysa portion of the
mountains in some past time have slid, piling
rocks one upon the other in fantastic shapes
creating at-the time of their fall caferns; as
appearances indicate have been filed. up BIZ
O11e " rsfrrn rtf .uirL Tnrougn the &creyices
of the rocks, This earth is enriched with
gold, and several such claims have been dis
covered which pay $50. SIS and S1OO DIR
day But this labor is very dangerous, the
loosening of the earth around the rocks
causing them to fall. and any moment the
miner may be overwhelmed and crashed to
instant death. Many miners refuse to work
in these dangerous localities. There is no
means Of wedging up these rocks, as they
are tonsin weight.
Candles are used to tighten their labors
if the pun is llowable-although in many
places light penetrates to the laborers through
the crevices overhead. A few days since,
rock weighing three tons fell upon the blade
of shovel while the miner was working,
and another instance occurred where
hugh rock fell upon and crushed the toes of
miner. These were narrow escapes AS an
illustration of the danger with which this
work is regarded, miner who was in debt
some four hundred dollars, washed in one of
these caverns four days and made sufficient
to get out of debt when he declared that
gold could no longer induce him to run the
risk of being crushed at any moment.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
Ordinance. No. XH.

To prevent the firing of Guhs, Pistols, &c.
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Grass VALLEY
do 0rdain as follows:
It shall not be lawfulfor any person or persons to
discharge within the incorporated limits of this Town
any description of fire Except in houses lcen-
censed and used for that purpose or fire crackers or
other species of fireworks wthouhwritten permission
from the Marshal and all persons violating this Ord
nance, shall upon conviction before Justice of the
Peace, for every offence be fined in>a sum not more
than Ten Dollars and Costs or Imprisonment for
period not to exceed three daysF
Adopted March 27, 1855.
ZENAS WHEELER, President
AtteSt-R. SHOEMAKER. Clerk.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
To DR.. L. j. Czapkay, San Francisco.
PORTLAND Or

PORTLAND, OREGON, May Is, 1855.
DR.. Czapkay-Dear Sir-Your medicine has been ta
in every other way 1 am almost entirely recovered
and think in short time shall be as well as ever
Everybody that knows me is wondering what made
such change, for some friends thought I had con-
sumption, and others said was going crazy. Well
don't know but they both right as felt good
deal both ways, and thought if didn't die soon
would like to. | am not troubled any with e.
MISSIONS and the pain in my head and back and the
weakness in my limbs have left me- and so has the
dizziness, timidty and the wish always to be alone
am not afraid to go in company now, and am not so
easily scaredas used to be- when any little thing
would set me trembling. 1 have been at work this
week, which is the first 1 have done for six months
and the thought of it don't discourage like it used
to-, Indeed, feel like another man. and it is all
ing to your medicine and advice. You may publish
this II you want to- Yours, &c
JOSEPH RATH.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
MARYsv1LLE, JUNE Sd, 1855.


DR.. L. J. Czapkay, San Francisco-Sir-I have used
the last of your medicine and do not think shall need
any more as feel very well, except that have not
appetite that have 1t is just three weeks, youmay
recollect since called at your Institute with my
constitution, as thought, entirely broken and new
er thought you would be able to cure me perfectly
but thought you might be able to do something to
ease the pain in my back and head and Strengthen
my limbs, which were so weak that they would al
most give way under me, when / walked and to
strengthen my nerves that would not get excited
and tremble at every little thing. Now that you
know what expected, you may judge of my satisfac
tion at my complete recovery from those symptoms
and the removal of those splotches and sores from
my skin, and the ulcers from my throat and this en-
tire stoppage of those emissions which you ead were
principally fhe cause of my sickness.
can hardly tell you which is the greatest nv. low
my surprise, for except not having fully got nv
strength, feel as well as any man can feel
Enclosed l send you Twenty Dollars over vour
charge and think myself fchcaply cured If YOU think
anybody will be benefited, you may put this letter
in the newspapers.
Believe me gratefully yours,
THOMAS HAYDEN
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

The BABY ELEPHANT These baby eleph-
ants are very interesting objects. They are
perfectly formed throughout, and differ from
their parents only in size-but that difference
is so amazing that it becomes ludicrous and
when yon see the ''baby" walking to-and, fro
"'ader its mother, you cannot resist the i'm
pulse to laugh at the oddity of the compar-
isOn' And then the bulky mothers care of
ne" baby" is so human-like and affectionate!
0'Ve the baby an apple for instance. The
lno'ner elephant first takes it in her trunk,
examines 1t closely, and then returns it to
her infant to eat, having satisfied herself
apparently of its innocuousness. And 50
with everything else. The watehful caro-
the jealous fondness, the assiduous and nm.
tring attention of the parent-monstor ;s
eminently worthy of imitation by manv a
being who makes profession to much great
er share of intelligence
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
Grand Eruption of the Mauna


Some two years or more since was pub
lished a graphic account of an eruption of
the famous volcano, Mauna Loa, on the is
land of Hawaii The late arrival from Hon
olulu puts the San Francisco Chronicle in
possession Of the subjoined letter, giving a
description of recent eruption of the same
mountain
'The receut volcanic eruption at Hawaii
was of unusual magnitude, and at one time
threatened the destruction of the town of
Hilo, The stream of lava proceeded from
the great crater of "Mokuaweoweo" on the
summit Of Mauna Loa. some 10000 feet
high. 1t ran over sixty miles before it
''dried up" and was within eight miles of
HilO, and was about two miles in BREADTH
immense tracts of valuable forest lands have
been overrun and rendered forever useless
Its progress was slow, not exceeding a mile
in twenty-four hours, but terribly sure. caus-
ing the large kOa and OhiG trees to disappear
like chaf, before its devouring breath, fill
ing up great gulches and chasms, and drink
ing up streams of water.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
SACRAMENTO. Nav Is. 1858,

Dear Slr-Such is the thankfulness feel for the
preservation of my health of both body and mind
and believe of my life, that hope will not be CON
sldered intrusive in rendering my thankful acknowl-
edgments for restoring me to health, and making my
life boon worth preserving, when it had become a
burthen too great for me to bear. Victim was to
vice that had undermined my constitution, and de-
veloped train of nervous symptoms such nervous
debility, headache distressing tmidity selfdistrust
dizziness love of solitude, loss of memory and want
OF resolution, besides loss of strength and energy
which had made my waking moments wretched and
my sleep unrefreshing, and fast bringing me to
the grave but, thanks to your skill am restored to
health, vigor, and energy. Hoping to guide others
where they may find relief you have my permission
LEONARD WAITE
Tr DR. L. ]. Czapkay, San Francisco
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
Snn Ernnn;aoo An.1r 1nEE

To DR.. L. J. Czapkay, San Francisco Dear Sir
Before having made application to you had called
upon several physicians from whom l obtained but
little satisfaction. told by one that my disea Sc
was incurabe, and that the headache dizziness
vousneS timidiy self-dstrust 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 despair when | saw
your advertisement and called upon you. How great
has been my relief All the above symptoms have
been relieved, besides which have recovered my bod
lily health. Believing that there are many suffering
in the same manner, you have my permission to pub
lish this letter. and refer any to me for CON
frmation. Gratefully yours,
H. L. THOMPSON
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
STOCKTON Nav q 1873

STOCKTON, May a, 1906.
Dear Sir--Having entirely recovered from my sick
ness, avail myself of this opportunity to return my
thankful acknowledgements for the relief that YOU
have given me. When think of the distressing bodi
ly weaknesses under which have suffered, and the
nervousness, head ache, fearfuness want of conf
dence, dizziness, restessness, weakness in the limbs
loss of memory confusion of IDEAS dislike for society
nocturnal emissions and many other symptoms which
had made my life miserable; hardly express the
gratitude feel for my existence had become bur
then to me, and nothing afforded the least gratf
cation, whilst feel perfectly well and can enjoy
life to my entire satisfaction. Knowing that there
are many afflicted as have been, you have my per-
mission to make of this letter as you think prop
or. Believe me gratefully yours,
II. AiICHELS.
To Dr. L. j. Czapkay, San Francisco.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

rs Spermatorrhea, or Local Weakness, Nervous
Debility, Low Spirits, Lassitude Weakness of the
Limbs and Back Infspositon and Inca pabIty for La
bor and Study! Dizziness of Apprehension Loss Of
Memory Aversion to Society Love of Solitude Timid
lty, Self-distrust Dizziness Head Ache, Involuntary
Discharges Pains in the side Affections of the Eyes
Pimples the Face, Sexual and other Infrmities in
Rar, are cured without fail By the Justly celebrated
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
OrslInance. No. wv

Fixing the Salaries Of Watchmen
Inc Board OF Trustees of the Town of Grass Valley
do Ordain follows
The Watchmen shall each receive, on certifcat
rom the Marshal of service for their services the sum
OF One Hundred Dollars per month; and the Board
may grant such other relief as in its discretion may
seem proper.
The salaries shall be paid at the end of each month
OUT OF any moneys not otherwise appropriated.
Adopted March 81 1855.
ZENAS WHEELER, President.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
A TTENDINe1 &. G.REsInnNm

A YEENDANeF az A5EsESEDENT Es PHVSW
II OlAN, a ). OLAPhAY, late in the Hungarian Rev
oIqtlQnary ar Chief Physician to the goth Repi-
Jneptyf Honeds, Chief Surgeon to the Military Hos
ltal q Pesth Hungary, and lecturer on Diseases of
mel flnary Yfgans and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren @1# - 0----
To thea dlicted.-Dr L Czapkay has opened his
tnstltnte fthe of all forms of private Disea
sucn a., SyfnAfIs, GonnOrr9a, Nocturnal Emissions
ahn All tnefonsequences of self-abuse In the first
stages Of sRhilitc or Gonnorroeal diseases he guar
anteeS 81 ce N few days without tinconveniencesto
tle Iale hfndra nee to his busifiess When ae
e 8 7Aant has deyele
boes or effnfss 54q "a
TIE troat afsd nose, which, if not checked DESTROY
soft parts and the bones to mortify seper
ate and come away leaving the sufferer object hide
Gus to behold; or when spIotches and pimpes break
out upon the skin, when he has painful swelinps
upon the bones when his constitution is iniured
to predispose to consumption or other constit
onal disease, the Doctor guarantees or asks no
compensation.
In Rheumatism chronic or acute: in Dysenterrv or
Marrhoea, he has safe and efectual Remedies For
the treatment OF the cOnseq of self abuse such
nocturnal emissions, nervousness, timidity, head
ache, pains in the back and limbs with general weak
ness loss of appetite loss of memory injury to the
sight reSteSsneSs confusion of ideas dislike for
ciety and feeling of wearness OF life with the ner-
system eXcitable that 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 can be consulted
free of charge and invites all to CALL as it will cost
them nothing, and may be much 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
Doctor is in daily receipt of letters expressive eff graf
itude and thankfulness, of which published
below by permission.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

Physician and Surgeon L. J. CZAPKAY. His method
OF curing diseases is new unknown to others and
hence the great success. All consultations bv letter
or otherwise, free. Address, L. J. CZAPkAY, Md
San Francisco, California; e AZ
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
Sonnet thing New
Gold Assay & Deposite
OFFICE

AAo SdcramenTO Street,
Opposite "What Cheer House." adjoining Pacif-
ic Mail Steam Ship Office
SAN FRANCISCO
FNHE Highest Price paid for GOLD DUST Miners
Sending us Dust per Express, for ASSAY, will
receive the proceeds in COIN per return of Express
allowing "a to As hours for Assay.
Ism OLNEY & co.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
The Massacre at Virgin Bay.

The "Nicaraguanse" of the 27th of Octo-
Der, gives the following account of the mas
sacre at Virgin Bay and the subsequent ac-
ton of the passengers:
AS the passengers from San Francisco for
New York were about to embark on the lake
boats, the Virgin and San Carlos, at Virgin
Bay, they were attacked by the Chamorra
party, who approached them with the ensig-
MIA of Democracy and protestations of good
will. They stated their object to be the cap
ture Of suspicious individuals Being una
BILE to find the parties they looked for, they
fired on the passengers-abOut 600-who
were unarmed, killing eight and wounding
six, some very dangerously. They then en-
tered the Transit Company's Office, and up
set everything about the premises rolling
the safe out and breaking things generally,
The passengers retreated into the bush, where
they remained for the night the following
morning, the Chamorra party having left the
town, they got on board the boats and arriv-
ed here on Monday Evening. The wounded
were taken to the military hospital, under
charge of DR.. Jones, and are doing well thus
far.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

pOBERTs, E. W., Attorney at Law and
~ Notary Public.Rough Rs~dr. ESvs4a county,
Cal NJ
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

New DISCOVERY Mount Alexander
Mail has the following account of an impor-
tant discovery Mr.. Thomas Golightly.
miner, of Forest Creek, has, by che mical
experiment ascertained the fact that quartz is
purous, and may be fused and made subservi-
ent to manufactures and art 1t is Mr.. Go
lightly's intention to secure his process by
patent. He processes his ability to obtain
castings of quartz resembling china in trans
parency, and equalling in whiteness the pur-
est alabaster, and to furnish the colony with
quartz crockery, to an extent only limited
by the extent of the quartz reefs. The econ
omical extraction of gold from quartz, is
among the chief features of Mr.. Golghtly's
process.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27

They have Bedouin Arab stallion in Phil
adelphia valued at S12,5OO!
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
DIR. i. J. CZAPKAY'S
Grand AeaicaI and Surgical Institute
ARMORY HALL BUILDING.
Corner Of Montgomery and Sacramento sfroo+s
San Francisco

ESTABLISHED FOR THE PERMANEN c,r7p,, on ~,
PRIVATE AND CHRONIC DISEASES. AND
THE SUPPRESSION OF
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-11-27
WELLS, FARGO Il CO.'S
.#zHss5!aE@ - EXPRESS -, -,
Banking Exchange Offices
CAPITAL, 100000.

OPPOSITE BEATTY House. MA1N ST.. GRASS VALLEY
GOLD DUST, BULLION A&D PACKAGES sn+ TO sI
- parts OF the United States and Europe and to all
the e. principal places in CaMfoTpia, insured.
oignt bills OF Exchange drawn the principal cit
charge. -iee u
q Highest price paid in coin for Gold Dust.
~ 1taHIng facilities equal to that of ANY OTHER IN
1tIE ysetl h we are fuliyprepared to do PROMPTLY
ants any business .eosamitted to our-
A. DEEzH0; Agent 1t ate af Grass Valley. &
May l, 1854 80 s33tf =