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The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
Established lUr the ornament
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
10Th Regiment OF Honveds, chiei surgeon to the
military hospital OF Pesth, Hungary aud 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 of chronic diseases Of
the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Digestive and Genital
Organs, and all Private Diseases, viz: Syphlitic
Ulcers, Gonolrhea, Gleet, Structure, Seminal
Weakness, and all the horrid consequences of
selfabuse; and he hopes that his long experience
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, he
is enabled to apply the most efficient and sue
cessul remedies against diseases OF all kinds. lie
uses no mercury charges moderate-t treats his
patients in a correct and honorable way-and
has references of unquestionable veracity from
men of known responsibility and high standing in
society. All parties consulting him. by letter
or otherwise viii receive the best and gentlest
treatment and implicit secresy.
DR.. L. ]. CZAPKAY is daily receiving appli-
cations 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 come forward and express dissatisfaction; on
the contrary, the Doctor is in daily receipt of let
ters expressive of gratitude and thank1ulness,
some OF which are published below by permission
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
SONORA. May 30th, 1855.


DR. 1OUNG-1 am the happest man in this
~ country, and yet only three months since,
had despaired of ever being a well man. You
will rccolect that in March | called upon you
discouraged and almost broken down man. affl ict-
ed with complaint brought on by masturbaton
and aggravated by the remains of an ill-treated
venereal disease, so depleted that could do no
work and had no wish to live. Away from friends
and home my suferings were intolerable. As a
last release | called to see you and your encour-
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 now enjoy perfect
health-and although | am not so strong as |
could wish, yet am gaining strength every dav
l can do now my days work in the mines with
most of them. | introduce to your favorable
consideration the bearer of this note; he is trou-
bled III the same way although not so bad as was.
Cure him rs you have me and he will thank Won
as fervenly as | DO, and let me tell you that the
blessings Of an honest man is worth more than a
dozen fees. Give my respects to Little & Co..
and say to them that send my thanks for the
able way they prepared the medicines YOU pre-
scribed' Dear doctor, have written this letter
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MISCELLANEOUS.
p A p E Il w A X L HOU S T.
D. S. LORD & co.

No 1872 SdnSome 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 PAPER-sizes 22X32; 23X33 24X34:
24X3S; and 2Sxf2; superior quality.
WRAPPING PAPEEs--Manilla, Hardware and
Straw. all sizes
WRITING PAPERs-Letter Cap. Brief, Note and
Book papers of every description.
PLAYING CARps-Cohens and Samuel Hart 5
Steamboat, Highlander, Ellsler, Merry Andrew
and Eagle playing cards.
INKS Maynard d Noyes. David 4 Blacks and
Arnold's writing and copying Inks.
BLANK BooKs-of every kind and size.
SrTTIoNERY-a large and varied stock.
AIsO-Sole agents for the Pacilcc coast of White
& Cos Type Foundry and Wells Webb's wood
Type and Furniture.
ATso-Agents for r. Hoe & Co.'S and the Rug
giles Cos Printing Presses
Constantly on hand. a large stock Of Printer :
cards, card board and materiel 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 above
line, which will be filled promptly and on the
most favorable terms. d. s. LORD & CO.
MA SIN. No. 1872 Sansome street, San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
MARYsvlLLE. JUNE 10th. 1865.


DR. j. c. TOUUG, Dear Sir: Please send me
~ some of the medicine you prescribed in my
case. | have 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 deblitated: :
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-
ton, and the doctors up here gave me up and ad-
vised me to go home to die, but instead of going
home called upon YOU and here | anr 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 profes-
sors and high sounding titled men, who, if the
facts 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
humbugged me may see it and sleep bad for one
night. Truly yours.
GEO. DAVIDSON.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
Take il Easy

Take ii easy! Life, at longest,
But lengthhn'd shadow is;
And the brave as well as strongest,
Dare not call to morrow his.
= Take it easy-for to-day
All your plans of wisdom lay.
Take it easy. Done with fretting;
Meet your neighbor with a smile;
From the rising sun to setting,
Live the present all the while.
Take it easy. Every vow
Make in reference to "now."
Take it easy! What is hidden,
Or is wrong-or secmeth So
Leave it as a thing forbidden,
Out of which curse may grow!
Take it easy, Never pry
Into what will cause 4 sigh.
Take it easy. Daily turning
To the monitor within;
On its altar, always burning.
Keep the incense free from sin!
Take it easy. Never fear
While you keep conscience clear.
Take ii easy, Ever leaning
To the side of truth and right;
Happiness from virtue cleaning
Peace of mind from wisdom bright.
Take it easy! For at best,
Life is but sorry Jest.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
GILBERT & MCCOMBE,
NO.67 s. 90 WASHINGTON street.

SAN FRANCISCO,
OFFER 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 Wen Bleached, and Unbeached.
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
Oil Soap. Finest quality in Barrels.
Axle Grease For Coaches, Drays, Express Wag-
ons, &C.
Talow. Best quality imported and manufactured
Camphene. Trepe Refined. Distilled Daily.
Turpcntine. In Tin and Wood.
Alcohol Nnety-fve per cent. in Tin and Wood.
Burning Fluid. OF finest quality.
Sept. Is. 80 3m
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
GRASS VALLEY. JUNE Sd. 1855

nE.4R SIR:-The last medicine you sent me
~ has done the business. | am now perfectly
well, and wish to give my testimony to the pull.
lie in favor of You skill | was troubled with
complication Of diseases brought on by that de-
stroying habit selfpoution, and complaints
caught by connection with bad persons Of the OBJ
postc sex. | had been treated by some of the
best physicians well as those Xuacks who infest
the state and by them all given up as incurablc;
but being advised by friend who had been bene-
htted by your scentlf treatment to call upon you,
| did so, and feel grateful to him for the informa-
ton, but still more thankful to you for the care
adm good advice you gave me. we'll as the eff
cacious medicines you prescribed If any of the
afflicted should this be sure that it is volun-
tary offering in gratitude for the blessings of
hoalth received from you, and also gvelf with a
fervcnt wish that it may be of service to those
suffering as did; and may God bless you in your
effort to lessen the suferngs of the humany fam
lily, and may all good citizens assist you to drive
from the community those teaches that prey upon
the public by false pretensons of eminence in the
medical world.
Yours etcrnally,
JOHN BURGESS.
To DR.. J. c. Young, San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15

MEDICAL.

PORTLAND, Oregon, May Is, 1856.
DR.. CzAPKAY-SlR- our medicine has been
taken according to directions. l feel little weak
YETI in every other way | am almost entirely re-
covered, and think in short time | shall be as
well as ever. Everybody that knows me is Won
dering what made such change, for some friends
thought had consumption. and others said ! was
going crazy. Well, don't know but they were
both right as felt good deal both ways and
thought if didn't die soon would like to. aln
not troubled any more with emissions. and the
pain in my head and back, and the weakness in
my limbs have left me, and so has the dizziness,
timidity and the wish always to be alone. | am
not afraid TO 90 in company and am 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 all
owing to your medicine and advice. You may
publish this if you want to.
Yours, &c, JOSEPH RATH.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
STOCKTON. Nav "a 1873

EoIUUNTUN, May q. I6o0.
DEAR SIR--Having entirely recovered from nv
sickness. avail myself Of this opportunity to re-
turn my thankful acknowledgements 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
OF ideas, dislike for society nocturnal emissions
ana many other symptoms, which had made nv
me miserable; can hardly express the gratitude
feei Tor my existence had become a burthen to
me- and nothing afforded the least satisfaction.
whilst now feel perfectly we'll 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 Won think
proper Believe me gratefully yours,
NJ. MICHELS
TO DR., l.. J. CzAPKAY, San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15

'NO THE AFFLICTED.-Read the following
L recommendatory letters and then Judge be
tween DR.. Young and those vampires that maign
his motives. Avoid such men as you would a
pestilence, for there is death in their treatment
All afflicted with disease of a private or any other
nature should call upon DR.. !. c. Young. and
they would then avoid imposition and assist The
Doctor in his hercuean labor Of suppressng
quackery and empyrcism Dr.: Youngs charges
humble.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
SAN FRANCISCO.
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
SAN FRANCISCO.

TINHE PROPRIGg ORS of this extensive
Il establishment have the pleasure to an f.FH:I
nounce to their numerous patrons. that their I-h
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 iavors and
solicit continuance of the same pledging our
selves to give SATISFACTION to ALL who will favor
us with call.
jackson, bet. Montgomery & Kearney sis.
jan20 my PECK q FISHER.
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MEDICAL.

with the expectation that you will publish it, for
which you have my voluntary consent. and hope
it will meet the eye of suffering fellow NOR
taand that he will follow advice and consult you
at once, thereby freeing himself from his dire cal
amity Respectfully your humble patient,
ulyl4my VIM. j. BITMAN
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
MEDICAL.
Dr.. J. G. Young's
MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS,
,. Young is tise pioneer

E-a5 Dr.. =. OIng IS fac pioneer
advertising Physician in California, and the only
one that has received collegiate education, and
consequently 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., 1855-12-15
A SnrrnWful DitY.

A maiden tear S were streaming
In torrents from her eyes.
And her bosom pure was heaving
With heavy sobs and sighs;
Her form of grace was bending
Like fowret in a gale,
And | asked that maiden, gently,
Her cause of woe and wall.
Wept she not her loves betrayal,
Or for hopes too rudely crossedl
1t was not for faithless lover
All those pearly tears were lost.
She said, and sobbed the louder,
Relating thus her woes:
SON darn the old Sh0cmaker-
My CATERS pinch my toes."
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
JOSEPH RATH,
SONORA. May 2S, 1855

SONORA May 28 1856.
DR.. I. j. CzAPKAY- DEAR SIR very much re-
gret that | had not called upon you sooner, for
had been suffering many months, during which
time | passed miserable existence. When /
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 Inc a burthen
to my friends. The confusion in my brain, timid-
ity, the nervousness when would get the least
excited or alarmed. the love of soltudc the want
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 on me. For all
this feel truly thankful, for to your medicines
and advice am indebted for the restoration of nv
health. If you think any one would be benefited
by putting this letter in the papers, you are at
liberty to do so. Believe me ever gratefully yours
ABRAHAM LORING
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
WE MUST HAVE ROOM!
Enormous Sacrifice in Furniture

"E HAVE large amount of Stock a
w afloat, which we wish to make room ~
for on arrival, in our large and extensive ~ I
warerooms And for this purpose we assure the
tiOn of our
PRESENT EXTENSIVE STOCK.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
1S3 ROLLS
CHEAP ASSORTED CARPETS.
1Sn Pieces Bay State and English Drug

1Hn Pieces Bay State and English Drug
lOV gets.
500 Rolls Floor Oil Cloth, new styles assorted.
$50 Cases Cheap Paper Hangngs.
4O6 Rolls Mat:ing-44 4, 5 and 6 4. 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,
40 and 1l2 Clay street, below Sansome,
nov Sd. '55 3m San Francisco
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WE WILL OFFER BARGAINS
We are able to

To parties wishing to purchase, such as will be
SURE TO SUIT.
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SELL LOWER

Than was ever known in California.
HOWES * CO.,
Nos. $50 and 1872 Montgomery street,
Opposite the Theatre,
aug 25 3mo SAN FRANCISCO.
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The Greatest Discovery Of the Ace,

NREAT BLESSING TO MANKIND!-INNO
VI CENT. BUT POTENT!-Dr. l.. j. Czapkay's
Prohilacticum, (seIfdsinfecting agent) a sure
preventive against gonorrhga and syphlitic dis
cases, and an unsurpassed remedy for all yencral.
scrofuli0us, gangrenous and cancerous ulcers. fu.-
It'd discharges from vagina, uterus and urethra.
and all cutaneous eruptions and diseases. AS
innoculation is preventive against small pox,
so is DR., L. J. Czapkay's Prophilactcum pre-
yentiye against siphiltical and gonorrhnal dis
eases; harmless in itself it possesses the power
of chemically destroying the syphiltic 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 Prophacticum. 1t is in very convenient
packages and will be found convenient to use,
being used as a 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 subserve the purpose for
which it was administered. Price S5. Full di-
rections are attached to each package. In cases
where the Phrophilacticum is used as a curative,
DR.. l.. j. Czapkay will furnish gratis a prescrip-
tion for his Blood Purifier.
All communications from the country addressed
only to DR.. l., j. Czapkay, San Francisco, will be
strictly and confdentially attended to, and the
Remedies, with the greatest care and secrecy, i'm
mediately dispatched, by Express, or other con-
veyance, to their destination. DR.. L. j. Czapkays
Prophilactcum is sold Nos, 3 and Armory Hall
Building, corner of Montgomery and Sacramento
streets, San Francisco. Oct ct6mv
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
TO the LADIES CALIFORNIA.

DOCTOR L. J. CZAPKAY, Physician. Sur
~ geon and Accoucheur, invites the attention
ol 'he SICK and afflicted 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 eliectlng more cures than any other Ply
sclan IN the State of California, Let no false
uellcacy prevent you, but apply Immediately. and
save yourselves from painful sufIernps and pre-
mature death. All married ladies whose delicate
heaith or other circumstances do not allow to have
an increase in their families should call at Dr. H.
.. Ozapkays Medical Institute, Armory Hall, cor
ner OF Sacramento and Montgomery streets, and
they will receive every possible relief and help.
ine DOCTORS Offices are so arranged that he can be
consulted without the fear of molestation. If de-
sired Dr. 9. will visit the ladies in their resi-
aehces. All consultations, by letter or otherwise,
lree Address to DR.. L. J. CZAPKAY,
Medical Institute. Armory Hall, =.
Corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets,
le3-my San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
SACRAMENTO. May Is. 1855.


DEAR SIE-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 considered intrusive in rendering my
thankful Acknowledgements for restoring me to
health, and making my life boon worth prescry-
ing. when it had become a burhen too great for
me to bear Victim as was to vice that had un-
dermined my constitution, and developed a train
Of nervous symptoms, such as nervous debility,
selt-dstrust. dizziness love of solitude loss of
memory and want of resolution, besides a loss OF
strength and energy, which had made my waking
moments wretched and my sleep unrefreshing,
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.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15

RDRlVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL IN
Il SIlTUTE.-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 selfallse
IN the first stages of Sypbilitc or Gonorrheal
diseases he guarantees cure in few days with
out inconvenience to the patient. or hindrance to
MS business. When patient. by neglect or i'm
proper treatment, has developed the secondary
symptoms of syphilis. such as buboes or painful
sWellngs on the groins or ulcers in the throat OF
nose which if not checked destroy the soft parts
ana cause the bones to mortify, separate and come
away, leaving the sufferer an object hideous to
pchold; or when sploches and pimples break out
upon the skin or when he has painful swellings
upon the bones, or when his constitution is in
Jured so as to predispose to consumption or other
constitutional disease. the Doctor guarantees
cure or arks no compensation.
IN RHEU MATlSM, chronic or acute: in DYS-
EMERY or DlARRHGA he has safe and effec-
tuai remedies. For the treatment of the cOnse-
quehces OF seli-abuse. such as nocturnal emissions
nervousness timidity, headache, pains in the back
ana limbs, with general weakness, loss of appe
Tue, loss OF memory. injury to the sight restless
ness, confusion Of ideas. dislike for society, and
leelng OF weariness of life; with the nervous sys-
tenn SO excable that slight noises shock or starle
the patient, making his existence miserable For
'he above maladies the Doctor will guarantee
cure or ask no compensation. He can be consult
ed ree OF charge, and invites all to call as will
cost them nothing, and may be much to their ad-
vantage. His offices are Nos and ArmOry
l1all corner OF Sacramento and Montgomery sts.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-15
To DR.. L. j. CzAPKAY. San Francisco.

521y- SPERMATORRIIGA or Local Weakness.
Nervous Debility, Low Spirits. Lassiude,
Weakness of the Limbs and Back, Indisposition
and Incapablity for Labor and Study, Dullness
of Apprehension. Loss OF Memory, Aversion to
Society, Love of Solitude, Timidity, Self Distrust
Dizziness. Headache, Involuntary Discharges.
Pains in the Side, Affections Of the Eyes. Pimples
ON the Face Sexual and other infrmites in man,
are cured without fail by the justly celebrated
Physician and Surgeon, L. J. CZAPKAY. 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., 1855-12-15

No 1872 SanSome Street. San Francisco.
Importers of Blank Books, Stationery and
PaperS of Every Description,
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BLANKS.

Justices Blanks, Deeds, &C., neatly printed al
the Herald Office.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-13
Vol. IL, No. l3.
John Randolnh nHaadad y

or the many amusing anecdotes OF this &C.
centric man OF Roanoke, we do not believe the
following was ever in print.
He was travelling through part OF Virginia
in which he was unacquainted meantime he
stopped during the night at an inn near the
forks Of the road. The hnkeepet was fine
gentleman, and no doubt OF one Of the FIRST
families in the Old Dominion. Knowing who
his distinguished guest was, he enGeavored du-
ring The evening 10 draw him into conversa-
tion, but failed in oil his efforts. But in the
morning, when Mr.. Randolph was ready 10
start, he called for his bill, which on being
presented, was paid. The landlord, still anx
ious TO have some conversation with him, be-
gan as follows:
(Which way are you travelling, Mr.. Ran
dolph %
'Sir 2" said Mr.. Randolph, with look OIL
displeasure. "Have paid my bill"
"YeS."
"no owe you anything more ?"
"No."
"WeIl, Pm going just where l please-dc
You understand p
"Yes."
The landlord by this time got some what ex
cited, and Mr.. Randolph drove off. But TO tn,
landlords surprise, in few minutes The serv
ant came 10 inquire for his master which on,
of the forks Of The road 10 take.
Mr.. Randolph, not being out Of hearing dis
tance, the landlord spoke at the top Of hi
voice "Mr. Randolph, you don't owe IN
one cent lust take which road you please.