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The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
CoLoMA. June lst, 1855

CoLoMA. June lst, 1865.
nR. J. c. YOUNG: DEAR SHIT is with feel
~ ings more easily felt than described that
pen this letter, informing you Of my entire recov-
cry from that dreadful Scourge, seminal weakness.
BY application to your book you will find my
name and case. Only two short months since,
when applied to you. | could scarcely walk,
so weak was my whole system. Debilitated vnd
melancholy | wished for death | had tried sew
eral pretended physicians but daily grew worse.
BY chance came across one Of your valuable
medical works which, upon reading, instilcd
new hopes into my detected mind. and | resolved
to try once more, and thank God for that resolve;
am now well man, rejoicing in perfect health,
and daily growing stronger. Dear doctor, | shall
not TAI! to tell all my friends of your skill and
IT you wish you may publish this letter. l shall
stop at Coloma a short time and then away TO my
claim. Enclosed please find twenty fre dollars
as a remembrance. I will send you good SPEC
linen soon. Yours as long as life lasts
CHAS. +. WATSON.
PS.-Dcar Dr., if you publish the above please
add this as p. Stake nay advice, all young
men, if you require medical assistance. no matter
what your case may be, go to DR.. J. G. Young, and
yon can rely upon a perfect cure--and not do as
| did, run to every doctor without knowing
whether he good or bad. DR.. Young cured
me- and wish every one afflicted to receive the
benefit of his scientific skill CHAs. F. w.
DIR. YOUNG'S Office ia at the corner of Mont
gomery and California streets, over Wells, Fargo
Co.'S Express Office, San Francisco iolyl4my
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DR.. ]. G. Xouz. g's
MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SONORA. May 3Uth. 1855

sooNORA, may OOtn, 1000
mr. YOUNG-I am the happest man in this
~ country, and yet. only three months since.
had dcspuired of being a well man. You
will recollect that in March | called upon you,
discouraged and almost broken down man, afll ct
ed with "A complaint brought on by masturbation
and aggravated by the remains OF an il-treated
venerea disease. so depl, ted that could do no
work and had no wish to live. Away from frit nds
and home my sufierings were ntolcral,le. 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 determine d 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-irom day to day
grew gradually better. until now enjoy pt tri.ct
healih-and although | am not strong as !
could wish. yet am gaining strength every day.
can do now my days work in the mines with
most Of them. | Introduce TO your favorable
consd, ration the bearer of this note; he is trou-
bled in the same way although not so had rs | was.
Cure h m ms you have me and he will thank you
as fervently as do, and let me tell you that the
blessings OF AN honest man is worth more than
dozen fees. Give my respects to Little IL Co,
and say to them that | send my thanks for the
able way they prepared the medicines you pre-
scrihed Dear doctor, | have written this letter
with the exp citation that you will publish it, for
which you have my voluntary consent. and hope
it will meet the eye of some suffering fellow NOR
taland that he will follow advice and consult you
at once thereby freeing himself from his dire cal
amty. Respectfully your humble patient
iulyl4my WM. !. BITMAN.
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READ! RE1DU
"Science is not science till revealed"


nR. BROWN is graduate of New York Unver-
~ sity, New York Medical Institute, Honorary
Graduate of Syracuse Medical College, &c. Du-
ring his entire professional life he has devoted his
study and attention to the treatment of vcnereal
diseases, and the number Of difficult cases that he
has cured, and the gentlemanly and upright man
ner in which he conducts business, bespcak him
a man of science and gentleman. Unlike no.
torous quacks. who profit by publishing false
hoods and the use of low arts to entrap the unwary,
DR.. Brown speaks plainly and truly. You can
rely upon his statement implicitly. and we re-
commend him to those who may be suffering from
any of the following diseases
Gonorrh9a. LeucorrhGa, elect, Primary. Sec
ondary or Terteary Syphalis, Structures, Seminal
Weakness, Eruption Of the Skin. Ulcers in the
mouth or throat, enlarged Lymphatic Glands,
morbid growths, Tumors soft or hard, cares nodes
and rigid contraction Of muscles, Gonorh9al
Rheumatism, &c.
H. C. HILL, NJ. D.
DR.. Browns office is situated on the corner of
(236) Washington street and Waverly Place. six
doors above Dupont street. Private entrance
and separate rooms for patients so that there can
be no exposure.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
PLACERvILLE, May 28, 1855.

DR.J.C. YOUNG: DEAR SI,-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 case while prescribing
for me. think | cannot justify myself without
giving this small token OF my thanktulness and
esteem. for you have been the means of S0pin e
my Hfe, and restoring to me that health which
had so long despaircd OF again enjoying. had
for long time (four years. been troubled with
that most dreadful scourge of young people, SEM
inal weakness or nocturnal emmissons. 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-
tnucd 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. 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 despafed of obtaining any relief and
saw that unless something was done to mitigate
the complaint that | should be numbered with the
dead or what is worse, be a raving maniac Hap
penng to see one of your books, the Pocket Es-
culapus, 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 l am for that deter
mination | commenced taking the medicines
prescribed by you. and l 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 a 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., 1855-11-24
THE CHLORIDE OF GOLD.

nor PRIMARY SYPHALIS.-How long have
l. the medical profession tried in vain to dscov-
er some there put.cal agent that could be relied
upon to cure disease more to be dreaded than all
others combined. Some Quack Doctors advertise
to cure venerial diseases without the use OF mcr-
curry But their statements are false. We have
taken pains to collect the recipes of some who
make a great noise, and we find that they use the
Iod,de of Mercury for everything. whether it is
proper or not and since find them msreprc-
senting in this particular we have reason to
suspect, them and I'D omne genus" in all their
pretensions.
Gentlemen. there never was remedy capable
of curing the disease without mercury. until the
discovery of the Chloride Of Gold, and we submit
it to the test, having thoroughly tried it. and
knowing it to possess all the qualities attributed
to it.
DR.. Christian says:--The Chloride of Gold is
capable of curing Syphalis under all its FORMS
and that in its general operations on the system,
it possesses many advantages over mercury. 1t
is effcaciOus yet gentle. 1t may be administered
with perfect safety at all seasons of the year, and
under any complications of the disease. Persons
of either sex may be put upon it with equal safe
ty, the only prccaution enoned is strict temper
ance. In other respects the patient is not re-
qurcd TO change his accustomed mode of living
DR.. Samuel l.. Mitchell, the distinguished Sur
gcon of New York. speaks in the following words:
The Chloride of Gold possesses admirable vir-
tues against Syphalis. The patient gets well un-
der the operation of the medicine, with incom-
parably less inconvenience, without the hazard of
a sore mouth or salvation. and with very little
wear and tear of the constitution l consider the
Introduction of this preparation into common use,
as one of the greatest improvements in modern
medicine, and wish it was already universal
as the malady it cures.
Other distinguished members of the medical
profession have given testimony of the great
value of the remedy the statements of whom we
have in our pOssessiOu.
Gentlemen we shall be glad to see you at any
time-we are always prepared to attend to your
wants.
The above remedy will be sent to any persons
address who sends the price of the medicine
Price SO. Full directions will accompany every
package. j. d. BROWN, NJ. ID.
Corner (23G) Washington street and Wavcrly
June 80 3m Place. San Francisco.
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TO the LADIES rCALJFORNJA

nUCTOK Z. J. CZAPKAY. Physician. Sur
~ geon and Acconcheuf invites the attention
OF the SICK ana at1lcted females. laboring under
any of the various forms of Diseases of the Brain.
Lungs. Heart. Stomach, Liver, Womb Blood Kid
neys' and all diseases peculiar to their SEX The
doctor is efecting more cures than any other Ply
scian in the State of California. Let no false
deiicacy prevent you, but apply Immediately and
save yourselves from painful sufferings and pre-
mature death. All married ladies whose delicate
health OF other circumstances do not allow to have
an Increase in their families. should call at DR.. L.
j. Czapkay's Medical Institute. Armory Hall, cor
ner OF Sacramento and Montgomery streets. and
they will receive every possible relief and help
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
MEDICAL.

able to take, and none of those unpleasant eruc-
tions follow its administration which are usually
attendant upon remedies given for these CON-
plants. Persons who need the remedy can have
it sent to them by Express to any part of the
State, with full directions. Price IS.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
The Anti Morbus Galicus cured me. J. II. S.
One box answered my purpose. A. M. +.
1t is superior to all othtr medes. c. b.
Many certificates have been handed us by
thankful patients, with the privilege of using
their names, but the deicacy Of the subject pre-
vents US giving any Of them in full.
I'D. BROWN, NJ, D.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
MEDICAL.
DR.. ]. D. Browns
MEDICAL ROOMS,
Corner (23e) WAsnlNcroN STREET AND
WAvERLy PPAcE,
SAN FRANCISCO.

JARED d. BROWN, NJ. D.. the only regularly
y educated and competent Physician now adver-
tising in California. The first Physician to estab-
lish dispensary on the Pacific coast for the
of malaces secrets.
The only one that can be relied upon to perform
radical cures, and in whom you can place implicit
confidence.
If you have disease, you that are wise, go to
Dr. J. d. Brown, and escape the misery that will
surely follow if you place yourselves in the hands
OF notorious quacks.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
GILBERT & MCCOMBE,
No. 81 s. SO Washington Street.
1N ERINNLSCO.

ST-F f-7-V q OJO,
nFFER for sale in packages and quantities
" to suit
Anti-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, Beached
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-fve per cent. in Tin and Wood.
Burning Fluid. Of finest quality.
Sept. l5 '55 3m
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
THE MEDICINES.

HNHE ANTI MORBUS GALICUS. sure remedy
L for Gonorrhea Leucorrhea. &c. This val
liable preparation was discovered by DR.. Brown
over three years ago, and since that time it has
been extensively used, and has never been known
to fail. The best Physicians OF San Francisco
prescribe it. and many druggists have copied the
recipe or counte1feited the original. 80 that we
cannot guarantee only that which is prepared
under our supervision. The Anti Morbus Galicus
IS put up in convenient form, easy and agree
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
SAN FRANCISCO.
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.
SIN FRANCISCO

q.
NNHE PROPRI'r ORS of this extensive
Il establishment have the pleasure to an fTF#
nounce to their numerous patrons. that their A-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 ret,srn our sincere thanks
to our numerous patrons foe past favors and
solicit continuance of the same, plcdging our
selves to give SATISFACTION 10 ALL who will favor
us with call.
Jackson bet Montgomery x Kearney sts
jan20 my PECK 4 FISHER.
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ESta Dnsntu lof thc L tilnanent
Cure of all Private and
Chronic Diseases, and the Sup.
preston of Quackery.

DR l.. j. CZAPKAY, late in the Hungarian
~ Revolutionary War, chief physician TO the
luth Reg .mcnt OIL Honyeds, chiei surgeon 10 the
military hos pilal OF Pesth, Hungary and late Lee
turer on Diseases Of Urinary Organs and diseases
of Women and Children, would most respectfully
inform the public of California that he has open
ed an institute for the cure of chronic diseases Of
the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys. Digestive and Genital
Organs and all Private Diseases, viz: Syphlll,c
Ulcers Gonolrhca, Geet, Structure, ST mins
Weakness, and all the borrid consequences Of
selfabuse; and he hopes that his long experitnce
and successful practice OF many years will insure
him share OF public patronage. BY the practice
of many years in Europe and the United States
and during the Hungarian war and campaigns, be
is enabled to apply the most efficient and sue
cessful remedies against diseases OF all kinds lie
uses no mercury charges moderate-treats ha
patients in Il correct and honorable way-and
has references of unquestionabe veracity from
men of known respectability and high standing in
society. All parties consulting him. by letter
or otherwise. VIII receive the best and gentlest
treatment and implicit secresy.
DIR. L. J. CZAPKAY is daily receiving appli-
cations from every part of this State and from
Oregon and Washing ton Territories, for treatment
of every form of disease. and there is not one who
will come forward and express dissatisfaction; on
the contrary the Doctor is in daily receipt Of let
ters expressive of gratitude and thankfulnes',
some of which are published below by permission,
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WE WILL OFFER BARGAINS
4GS ROLLS
CHEAP ASSORTED CARPETS.

CHEAP ASSORTED CARPETS.
1k0 Pieces Bay State and English Drug
1~O getts
500 Rolls Floor Oil Cloth, new styles assorted.
$50 Cases Cheap Paper uangiugs.
4O6 Rolls Mat:ing-4 4, 54 and 6 4. checked.
For sale at the lowest wholesale rates. Dealers
anu .he lIaGe ID 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,
10 and liz Clay street, below Sansome,
nov 81, '55 3rn San rrancisco.
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GEORGE MEYER g. co.
Corner Of 6th and J streets, Sacramento.
DEALERS IN
PROXISIONS. GROCERIES. sc.

TAKE pleasure in announcing TO the public,
l. that they have just completed their fire proof
Brick Store, and are now prepared to offer for
sale large and well assorted stock of Goods at
prices that will defy competition. oct20 I'm.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
MEDICAL.

The Doctor Offices are so arranged that be can /.
consulted without the fear of m0lestation ia.
sired. DIR, c. will visit the ladies in their ,s.,
dences All consultations. by letter or otberwss.'
free. Address to DIR. L. J. CZAPKAY.
Medical Institute. Armory Hall,
Corner Montgomery and Sacramento street,
jenny San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24

DRIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL IN
Il STlTUTE DR. L. j. Czapkay has opened his
Institute for the cure of all forms Of private dis
ease - such as Syphilis Gonorhna. Nocturnal
Emissions. and all the consequences of self abuse
In the first stages of Syphilitic or Gonorrhual
diseases he guarantees q cure in few days, with
out Inconvenience to the patient, or hindrance to
his business. When a patient. by neglect or i'm
proper treatment, has developed the secondary
symptoms of syphilis, such as bubocs or painful
swelings on the groins or ulcers in the throat or
nose which if not checked destroy the soft parts
and cause the bones to mortify separate and come
away. leaving the sufferer an object hideous to
behold or when splotchcs and pmpes break out
upon the skin, or when he has painful swellings
upon the bones. or when his constitution is in
jured so as to prcdispose to consumption or other
constitutional disease. the Doctor guarantees a
cure or arks compensation.
In RHEUMATISM. chronic or acute; in DYS-
EMERY or DIARRHGA. he has safe aud efec,
tual remedies. For the treatment of the conse-
rucnccs Of selfabuse. such as nocturnal emissions,
nervousness, timidity. headache. pains in the back
and limbs, with general weakness. loss Of appe-
tite, loss of memory. injury to the sight restless
ness, confusion Of ideas. dislike for society. and
feeling Of weariness Of life; with the nervous sys-
TEN so eXctable that s ght noises shock or startle
the patient, making his existence miserable. For
the above maladies the Doctor will guarantee a
cure Or ask no compensation. He can be consult
ed free of charge, and invites all to CALL as it will
cost them nothing. and may be much to their ad-
vantage. His offices are Nos 3 and 4 Armory
Hail. corner Of Sacramento and Montgomery sts.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
SACRAMENTO.
Brandies, Wines, and Liquors.
MW!l.LIAMS & CO.,
Wholesale
LIQUOR MERCHANTS,


No AZ Street,
Sacramento, Cal.
TNHEY offer for sale at the lowest market rates.
i the following assortment:
BrandieS, etc.
Sazerac, Martei. Otard Dupuy Co.,
La Cocq. GODDARD. Pelevoispn,
Holland Gin n. f. Rum, Old b. Whiskey,
Jamaica Rum, c. Cider, S. j. Z. Whiskey,
English Ale and Porter.
Wines.
Maderia Sherry, Port,
Claret, Sauterne, Champaign,
Muscat, Hook.
Cordiais and Syrups
Curacao. Anisctte, Maraschno,
d 'Absinthe Kirschenwasser, ID '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. Borders from Auburn will be faithfully
attended to if handed to Geisse Il Wilson.
Oct n 3m
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
To DR.. L. J. CzArKAY, San Francisco.
PORTLAND. Oregon. May Is. 1855.

PORTLAND Oregon. May Is. 1855.
DIR. CzATKAY-SII-I J cur medicine has heen
taken according TO dire ctions. feel little weak
yet; in every other way am almost entirely re-
covered. and think in short tine j shall be as
well as ever. Ev,ry ody that knows me is won
dering what made such change for some friends
thought had consumption. and others sad | w's
going crazy. Well, don't know lut they were
both right. as ] felt a good deal 10th ways. and
thought if did mt die soon would ke to. am
not troubled any more with emissions and The
pain in my head and ack and the weakness IN
my limbs have LETT me. and so has the dizziness
tmidty and the wish always to be alone am
not afraid TO 90 in company and am not so eas'i!
scar, as used to he. hen any little thing would
set me tr, milling. ] lave been at work this week
which is the first have done for six months, and
the thought of it don't discourage me like il used
to. Indeed feel kr another man, and it is oil
owing to your mt dicine and advice. \ Ou may
publish this If you want to.
Yours, &c. JOSEPH RATH.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
MEDICAL.
The Greatest Discovery of the Ace.

NREAT BLESSING TO MANKIND! -INNO-
Vt CENT, BUT POTENT!-Dr. l.. J. Czapkay's
Prohlactcum, (self disintecting aGent,) sure
preventive against gonorrhoea and syphilitic dis
eases and an unsurpassed remedy for all venerial,
scrofuliOus, gangrenoiIs and cancerous ulcers. foe
It'd discharges from vagina, uterus and urcthra.
and all cuaneous eruptons and diseases As
innoculatiOn is preventive against small poX,
so is DR.. l.. J. Czapkays Prophilact,cum pre-
ventive against siphilitical aud gonorrhral dis
eases: harmless in itself it possesses the power
of chemically destroying the syphil!t;c virus, and
thereby saving thousands from being infected by
the most loathsome of all diseases. Let no young
man who appreciates health be without DR.. Cap
kay's Prophilactcum. 1t is in very convenient
packages and will be found convenient to USE
being used as soap.
1t has been administered by the Doctor in many
thousand cases. and has yet to find the first in
which it has failed to subscrve the purpose for
which it was administered Price So Full di-
rectons are attached to each package. In cases
where the Phrophactcum is used as a curative,
DR.. l.. J. Czapllay will furnish gratis prescrp-
ton for his Blood Purifier
All communications from the country addressed
only to DR.. l.. j. Czapkay, San Francisco, Will be
strictly and confdentaly attended to, and the
Remedies with the greatest and secrecy i'm
mediately dispatched, by Express or other CON
veyance. to their destination DR.. L. j. Czapkay s
Prophilacticum is sold Nos 3 and Armory Hall
Building corner of Montgomery and Sacramento
streets. San Francisco Oct my
The Placer herald., 1855-11-24
STOCKTON, May "a. 1855.


DEAR SIR-IIaving entirely recovered from my
sickness avail myself of this opportunity to re.
turn my thankful acknowledgements for the relief
that you have given me. When l think of the
distressing bodily weakness under which have
suffered. and the nCrN business, headache. fearful
ness, want of confidence, dizziness, restlessness,
wcakn, SIS in the limbs. loss OF memory, confusion
Of as. disl ke for society nocturnal emissions,
and many other symptoms. which had made my
Life mis-, rallc: can hardly express the gratitude
feel for my existence had bt btcome lurthtn to
me. aud nothing afforded the least satisfaction
whilst now fec p' city 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 use of this letter as you think
proper. Believe me gratefully yours.
NJ MICHELS