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The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
PA PER w AR HOUSE
.NU. IoZ SuNSOWe StPef, san FTuHC1Sc0,
Importers of Blank Books, Stationery and
Papers of Every Description,
D. S. LORD & CO.,


No. 1872 Sansome Street, San Francisco,
Importers Of Blank Books, Stationery and
Papers of Every Description,
WOULD invite the attention of the trade to
w their large stock of Paper, Stationery and
Blank Books, to which they constantly receiv-
ing additions, which they will sell at the lowest
prices. Our stock consists in part of
PRINTING PArER-sizes 22x32; 23X53; 24X34;
24X3S; and 2SXi2; superior quality.
WRAPPING PAPERs-Manlla Hardware and
Straw, all sizes.
WRITING PApERs-Letter Cap, Brief, Note and
Book papers of every description.
PLAYING CARps-Cohcns and Samuel Hart's
Steamboat, Highlander, Ellsler, Merry Andrew
and Eagle playing cards
INKs-Maynard 4 Noyes. David & Blacks and
Arnold's writing and copying Inks.
BLANK BooKs--of every kind and size
STTTIoNERY-a large and varied stock.
AIso-Sole agents for the Pacific coast of White
4 Cos Type Foundry and Wells Il Webb's wood
Type and Furniture.
AISo-Agents fer r. Hoe & Cos and the Rug
giles Cos Printing Presses.
Constantly on hand, a large stock of Printer S
cards card board and materel of every kind to
which we would invite the attention of Printers.
Having resident partner in New York, we are
prepared to receive orders for goods in the abe sc
line, which will be filed promptly and on the
most favorable terms D. S. LORD Il co.
MA 3m. No. 1872 Sansome street. San Francisco.
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SONORA, May 30th, 1855.


DR. YOUNG am the happest man in this
~ country, and yet, only three months since,
had despaired of ever being well man. You
will recolect that in March | called upon you,
discouraged and almost broken down man, aflct
ed with complaint brought on by masturbaton
and aggravated by the remains of an ill-reated
venereal disease, so depleted that / could do no
work and bad no wish to live. Away from friends
and home my sufferngs were iltolerable. AS a
last release called to see you, and your cncour
aging advice gave me some hope, although it was
small at that time. AT any rate | determined to
try, for had every thing to gain and nothing to
lose in the way of health; for die | must as then
was. Now mark the change-from day to day
grew gradually better, until l now enjoy perfect
health-and although | am not strong as |
could wish, yet AN gaining strength every day
can do now my days work in the mines with
most Of them. | introduce to your favorable
consideration the bearer of this notes ne is trou-
bled i'll the same way although not so bad as was
Cure him as you have me and he will thank you
as fervently as do, and let me tell you shat the
blessings of an honest man is worth more than
dozen fees. Give my respects to Little d Co.
and say to them, that | send my thanks for the
able way they prepared the medicines YOU pre-
scrihcd. Dear doctor, ! have written this letter
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
MARYSyILLE. JUNE 10th. 1855.

n X. j. c. YOUUG, Dear Sir: Please send me
~ some of the medicine you prescribed in my
case. have a friend here who is troubled in ex-
actly the same way that was. He has nightly
emissions, ringing noise in the head, weak back
and loss OF memory, and is generally debilitated;
he is discouraged and has not confidence enough
to enable him to call and see you. told him how
| was and my friends all said | was in consump-
tion, and the doctors up here gave me up and ad-
vlsed me TO 90 home to die but instead of going
home called upon you, and here am as well as
any of them, and likely to live long time yet,
with strength enough to work with the strongest
of them Doctor will send one to you that looks
to me as though he needed physician. 1t shall
not be fault if any one dies for want of medical
treatment. will do can to keep the afflicted
away from those pests of society, yclept profess
sors and high sounding titled men, who if the
f3cts were known, are men who "left their coun
try for their country's good" Publish this letter
doctor, if you wish and hope some of those that
humbuggcd me may see it and sleep bad for one
night. Truly yours
GEO. DAVIDSON.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
GILBERT & MCCOMBE,
No. 81 s. 60 Washington Street.

SAN FRANCISCO,
OFFER for sale in packages and quantities
~ to suit:
Ant-Gum Oil. Warranted not to Gum on the
finest Machinery.
Solar Sperm Oil. For saloons and Families;
Burns without smoking or Crusting the Wick
Sperm Oil Well Bleached, and Unbleached
Elephant Oil. Sea Elephant, Refined.
Lard Oil. Winter strained, Imported.
Whale Oil. Handsome Polar, Bleached
China Oil. Tea and Nut in Baskets, Cases and
Barrels
Tanners Oil. Best quality in Barrels and Casks
Oil Soap. Finest quality in Barrels
Axle Grease. For Coaches, Drays, Express Wag
ons &c.
Tallow. Best quality imported and manufactured
Camphene. Treple Refined, Distilled Daily.
Turpentine. In Tin and Wood
Alcohol. Ninety-ive per cent, in Tin and Wood
Burning Fluid. OF finest quality,
Sept. 15. 80 3m
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STOCKTON. Nav % 1S55

STOCKTON, May a, 1855.
DEAR SIR-llaving entirely recovered from nv
Sickness avail myself of this opportunity to re-
turn my thankful acknowled gments for the relief
that you have given me. When think of the
distressing bodily weakness under which have
suffered, and the nervousness headache. fearful
ness, want of confidence, dizziness, restessness,
weakness in the limbs. loss of memory confusion
Oh IDEAS disiike Tor society, nocturnal emissions,
and many other symptoms which had made nv
Ilie miserable; can hardly express the gratitude
feel, for my existence had become a burthen to
me- and nothing afforded the least satisfaction.
whilst now feel perfectly well and can enjoy life
10 my entire satisfaction. Knowing that there are
many afflicted as have been, you have my per-
mission to make use of this letter as you think
proper. Believe me gratefully yours
M. MICHELS
To Dr., 1. j. CzAFKAY, San Francisco
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PLACERvILLE, May %, 1855.

nR. @. YOUNG: DEAR SIR-Words cannot ex-
~ press the gratitude feel is due to you for the
benefit have received from your truly invaluable
course of treatment of my while prescribing
for me. | think | cannot justify myself without
giving this small token of my thankfulness and
esteem. for you have been the means of Sdping
my life, and restoring to me that health which
| had so long despaircd of again enjoying. had
for long time Qour years,) been troubled with
that most dreadful scourge of young people, SEM
inal weakness or nocturnal emmissiOns, which so
weakened me, both body and mind that | was
obliged to give up mining altogether. | consult
ed one of the best physicians $50 called.) in the
mountain districts, and after a careful eXamin-
alton of my case, he gave me medicines. | con-
tnued under his treatment for three months
without receiving any benefit. in fact grew worse
from week to week. until at last | got discouraged
and asked him for his opinion. l told him not to
fear to tell me the whole truth, for should rath-
cr know the worst at once, than to live in sus-
pense. had lost about thirty pounds of flesh,
and knew that he at least could not cure me, and
as | was then going on. death must soon count me
as one Of its victims. This physician then told
me that my case was ncurable; that had better
not take any more medicines. He said was in
decline which was fast tending to pulmonary con-
sumption.
| then despaifed of obtaining any relief and
saw that unless something done to mitigate
the complaint that | should be numbered with the
dead, or what is worse, be raving maniac. Hap
pening to one of your books, the Pocket Ks-
culapius made up my mind at once to call and
consult you with the determination of trying
once more to get relief if you would undertake
the case. Oh, how thankful am for that deter
mlnation | commenced taking the medicines
prescribed by you. and | am now, through their
healing powers restored to perfect health. | shall
not fail to recommend you to any of my friends
that require assistance, for man that can cure
case as bad as mine was can cure every disease
that flesh is heir to- if there is life enough left in
the system to build upon.
Receive my most sincere and heartfelt thanks
and esteem. S. w. REIGHLEA.
julyl4my
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

ORNAMENTAL JUDGES -Q-- was elected
"side Judge" in one of the county courts in Yer
mont He was not very well versed in legal lore.
so he called friend Of his who had served as
side Judge, to make some inqueries concerning
the duties of the Office. To his nterrogatories,
his answer was:
"Sir have filled this important and honorable
Office several years but have never been consulted
with regard to but one question. On the last day
of the spring term lS4-, the judge, after listen
ing to three or four windy pleas of an hours length
each turned to me aud whispered, C, ain t
this seat made out of rather hard wood?' and |
told him | rather thought it was"
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

KISSING AN EAsEI.-We refrain from credting
the following. out of regard TO the feelings of the
family of the editor from whose paper we clip it:
"Swipes says that the woman who paints her
face offers an unmistakeable insult to nature, and
also to the lips of man. If there is one thing
more than another that agitates our feelings and
spos our taste. it is to kiss damsel and coat our
smackers at the same time with pastry of ver-
million and chalk.-.fnd tre do considerable in
that Institution.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

ITO THE AFFLICTED.-Readt the following
l. reconmendatory letters and then Judge be
tween DR.. Ioung and those vampires that NAL On
his motives. Avoid such men as you would
pestience, for there is death in their trcatment-
All afflicted with disease of private or any other
nature should call upon DR.. j. c. Young, and
they would then avoid imposition and assist the
Doctor in his herculcan labor of suppressing
quackcry and empyricism DR.. Young's charges
are moderate and within the reach of the most
humble.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
MEDICAL.

with the expectation that you will publish it, for
which you have my voluntary CONSENT, and hope
it will meet the eye of some suffering fellOwmor-
taland that he will follow advice and consult you
at once, thereby freeing himself from his dire cal
amty, Respectfully your humble patient
julyl4my VIM. J. BITMAN.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

Coon ADVICE
When You rise from your dinner as light as
before,
'Tis sign you have cat just enough, and no
more"
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
1S3 ROLLS

OIibht hOOC1e L Ell OAhI Il ..
1kn Pieces Bay State and English Drug
AOV gets.
500 Rolls Floor Oil Cloth, new styles assorted
$50 Cases Cheap Paper Hangings.
4O6 Rolls Mat:ing-4 4, 5 and 6 f. checked
For sale at the lowest wholesale rates Dealers
and the Trade in general are requested to examine
these goods before making their selections else
where, as this stock must be closed off to make
room for shipments overdue.
FRANCIS BAKER,
ITO and ll2 Clay street, below Sansome
nov Sd, IS 3rn San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

USING PLAIN LANGUAGE.-"Unce, has old Mr..
Jones joined the quakers?"
81 don't know, indeed. Why do you ask the
question:
because l heard him using plain language
lately"
what did he say"
"lle called another man goodfor nothing ly-
ing scamp"
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
SAN FRANCISCO.
INTERN NATIONAL HOTEL.
SAN FRANCISCO.

TNHE PROPRIETORS of this extensive
Il establishment have the pleasure to an GNE:j7
nounce to their numerous patrons, that their M-A
large addition to this Hotel is now completed
We have $50 rooms capable of accommodating
$50 guests, and the finest dining room in the
State, making the house one of the largest and
best in California. We return our sincere thanks
to our numerous patrons, for past favors and
solicit continuance of the same, pledgng our
selves to give SATISFACTION to ALL who will favor
us with call.
Jackson, bet. Montgomery d Kearney sts.
jan2O my PECK Il FISHER.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
MEDICAL.
DR.. J. G. Young's
MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS,


advertising Physician in California, and the only
one that has received a collegiate education, and
the only one competent to treat dis
ease of any kind. Come one, come all and trust
to no advertising physician but DR.. J. c. Young.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
MEDICAL.
PORTLAND. Oregon. MA

PORTLAND, Oregon, May Is, 1855
DR.. CzAPKAY-Sm-Y Your medicine has beon
taken according to directions. fees little veal
yet; in every other way am almost entirely re.
covered, and think in short time : shall be 40
well as ever. Everybody that knoYss me is won.
dering what made such change, f5t some friends
thought had consumption. and otI.lss said WAC
going crazy. Well, don't know s'at they wers
both right, as felt good deal ba;h ways, and
thought if didn't die soon / would like to- lam
not troubled any more with emissions. and the
pain in my head and back, and the weakness in
my limbs have left me-, and has the dizziness
timidity aud the wish always to bs alone am
not afraid to go in company and asn not so easily
scared as used to be, when any little thing would
set me trembling. | have been at work this week
which is the first have done for six months. and
the thought of it don't discourage me like it used
to. Indeed, feel like another man. and it is ALI
owing to your medicine and advice. You NAV
publish this if you want to.
Yours, &c., JOSEPH RATH
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

ES- Somebody says wife should be like roast
ed lamb-tender and nicely dressed Somebody
else wickedly adds, land without sauceln
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

sas- Beggars always find one kind of provision
plenty-viz: the cold shoulder.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
BLANKS,
YANKEE JIM, IOWA HILL.
WILLIAM DUCK,
YANKEE JIM.
PLACER COUNTY. CALIFORNIA;

= AM NOW SELLING GOODS AT REDUCED
q PRICES, and Miners are invited to call and
see my and elegant stock
AT THE OLD STAND. ON MAIN STREET.
One door above Adams 4 Co.'S Express Office.
Goods packed for purchasers to any part of the
Mines. WILLIAM DUCK.
Yankee Jms, Oct. II, '54-6m
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
SACRAMENTO,
SACRAMEN
Brandies, Wines, and Liquors.
MWiLLIAMS & CO.,
Wholesale
LIQUOR MERCHANTS.

NO. AZ n Street,
Sacramento, Cal.
NIlEf offer for sale, at the lowest market rates
l. the following assortment:
Brandies, etc.
Sazerac, Martel. Otard Dupuy & Co.,
La Cocq, GODDARD, Pelevoisen,
Holland Gin, n. E. Rum, Old B. Whiskey,
Jamaica Rum, G. Cider, S. Z, Whiskey,
English Ale and Porter.
Wines.
Madeira, Sherry, Port,
Claret, Sauterne, CHAMPAIGN
Muscat, Hook.
Cordiais and Syrups.
Curacao, Anisette Maraschino,
D'Absinthe, Kirschenwasscr, D'Orgeat,
Raspberry Syrup, CONNIE, Boxers Bitters
Lemon Syrup.
Our long experience in the Liquor Trade, and
our heavy and well assorted stock, is the best
guarantee for good and profitable bargains to
those who will honor us with their custom.
N B.-Orders from Auburn will be faithfully
attended to if handed to Geisse & Wilson.
Oct n 3m
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
WE MUST HAVE ROOM!
Enormous Sacrifice in Furniture

NM f. HAVE a large amount of Stock n
w afiOat which we wish to make room Isss3
for on arrival, in our large and extensive ~
warerooms. And for this purpose we assure the
Public of our determination to dispose of a por-
ton of our
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

HAMLET ANswERED.-On Thursday evening
during the play of Hamlet, at Phoenix Hall. the
news OF the fall and destruction of Scbastopol ar
rived just as Taylor, as Hamlet, was in the death
scene, eXclaiming-
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
WE WILL OFFER BARGAINS

To parties wishing to purchase such as will be
SURE TO SUIT
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

-"Oh, | die. IIoratio:
The potent poi quite O comes my spirit.
cannot live to hear the news from England
friend of the Allies Immediately cried out
"Dle away, old fellow; Scbastopol is taken!'-
Peters6erg (Ta) Express.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
w. +. N0RCROSS,

AN OlLD respectfully INFORM lne puolc that
w he has every available facility for manuiac
turing, and is prepared to manufacture
JEWELRY AND SILVER-WARE
of every description by competent workmen and
at very reasonable rates. l1fs~ Diamond. Pearl,
ane Quartz Jewelry made to order and Engraving
neatly executed.
~ Particular attention given to repairing
LIZ Chronometers, Duplex Repeating Horri
zontal, Patent Lever. and all other kind Of watches.
All work warrented for one year
Watch glasses fifty cents each
Hs-Jewelry and Musical Instruments carefully
repaired
|zss- Quickslvered dust made into fine Jewelry
or run into bars Old Gold and Silver bought or
exchanged.
Ts-Call at the store of
W. F. NORCROSS.
Watch Maker and Jcweller,
Sign Of the Mammoth Watch. Main street, Auburn.
October 20, '55 my
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
JOSEPH RATH
SONORA, May 28, 1855

SONORA, May 28, 1855.
DIR. l.. j. CZAPKAY- DEAR SIR-I very much re
gret that had not called upon you sooner, for
had been suffering many months, during which
time | passed miserable existence. When I
called upon you few weeks since, had but lit.
tie hope of being so speedily recovered cannot
depict the suffering of mind which | endured
whilst my bodily infrmities made me a burthen
to my friends The confusion in my brain, timd.
ity, the nervousness when | would get the least
excited or alarmed, the love of solitude, the wan,
of appetite and weakness generally, but particu
larly Of my limbs. have all disappeared, as have
the nocturnal emissions, and the remains of an
old disease that my folly brought Gn me. For all
this feel truly thankful, for to your medicines
and advice am indebted for the restoration of my
health. If you think any one wouid be benefited
by putting this letter in the pape. you are at
liberty to do so. Believe me ever Pra fully yours,
ABRAHAM LORING.
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We are able to
SELL LOWER

Than was ever known in California.
HOWES Il CO..
Nos. $50 and lS2 Montgomery street,
Opposite the Theatre.
aug 25 3mo SAN FRANCISCO.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08

1.i3~ SPERMATORRIIEAo or Local Weakness.
Nervous Debility, Low Spirits, Lassitude,
Weakness of the Limbs and Back, Indispositon
and lncapablity for Labor and Study. Dullness
of Apprehension, Loss of Memory, Aversion to
Society, Love of Solitude, Timidity SelfDistrust.
Dizziness Headache, Involuntary Discharges,
Pains in the Side, Affections of the Eyes. Pmples
on the Face. Sexual and other iniirmities in man,
are cured without fail by the Justly celebrated
Physician and Surgeon, L. J. Ci.APKAY. His
method of curing diseases is new unknown to
others,) and hence his great success. All consul
tatons, by letter or otherwise. free.
Address l.. J. CZAPKAY, NJ d. San Francisco,
California.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-08
SACRAMENTO, May Is, 1855

SACRAMENTO, Nay Is, 1855
DEAR SIR--Such is the thankfQlless feel for
the preservation of my health of both body and
mind, and believe of my life, that | hope will
not be considered intrusive in rendering INV
thankful Acknowledgements for >3oring me to
health, and making my life boon orth preserv-
ing, when it had become burthe4 too great for
me to bear. Victim as was to vice that had un-
dermined my constitution, and dey otOped train
OF nervous symptoms, such as gOus debility
selt-distrust. dizziness love OF sslitudc loss of
memory and want of resolution, be-.dcs loss of
strength and energy, which had made my waking
moments wretched and my sleep unrefreshng
and was 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
get relief, you have my permission to make this
public. Yours, respectfully
LEONARD WAITE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

The Louisville journal by way of illustrating
the influence exerted by the Speaker, over the
legislation of Congress, says: Under the rules
of the House, no bill, except by unanimous con.
sent can be acted upon in that body, unless it is
reported by one of The committees. These com.
mittees are al appointed by the Speaker. Should
the Anti american party secure the Speakership
to one of its members, the committees woola Lo
SO formed that 40 bill for the promotion Of ,bs
principles of the American party, or TO carry ont
American DOCTRINES would ever be allowed to be
considered IN the House. Every attempt to in.
vest'gate and expose the derelo. i,Ys and malfea-
sances OF the present i,nbecile administration
would be smothered in the commit,ee-rooms. md
thus the seventy- -four would succeed in sitting
every effort Of the Americans in Congress to car.
ry out the wishes Of the mass of the American
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

MEXICAN MARAupERs The Stap;slo,s oor-
respondent of the San joaquin California. Re
publican, furnishes us with the following items:
On the goth ult., n company of fifteen rangers
was organized on the Mebed river to relieve that
section of the co9ntry fgreasers These, dur.
ing the last two or three years, have numbered
some 200. They accordingly sailed out. but
have not yet returned. A Mexican, however,
reports in substance as follows: The Rangers
encountered party of thirty Mexicans on or
about the lst inst. encamped in the Mote Re-
donda. a heavy body Of timber situated on the
east side ofthe San Joaquin, midway between
the Chowchia and Fresno, who had in their DOS
session large band Of horses and mules; u Sight
cnrued. which Terminated in the decapitation of
fifteen of the bandits, the balance securing a
longer lease of life in flight.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

NEGRO AMBASSADORS AT LONDoN.--One Of
the latest curiosties come TO London is the APP
partition of the sable envoy and plenipotentiary
of his sooty Majesty of all the lIayt-, Baron
Pompey. He has been officially received by
Lord Clarendon, and it is silly reported that his
Lordship kepia smelling bottle to his dainty
nese during the whole of the interview. What
will be the effect Of this dark cloud at the first
drawing room remains to be seen. In England
they are quite used to the tawney color of the
East Indian, but an ebony ''nigger" will be no
velty, bedizened in gold lace, and initiating, with
the accuracy Of the one of monkey tribe, diplo-
matte airs and graces. One Of the latest freaks
Of his dusky nobility is visit he paid this week
10 Mr.. Buchanan, but that distinguished gentle
man happened to be out.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

The election of permanent Speaker has not
always been regarded necessary prelinina.
ry to the organization of Congress A case in
point occurred in 1889, when Mr.. Garland, the
Clerk, refused to accept the credentials of the
members from New Jersey when they were pre-
sented Wrangling and confusion regned for
number of days when the House was organized ON
motion that Mr. Adams of Massachusetts, be con.
sidered Speaker until regular election could be
had,