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The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
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NATURALIZATION

To obtain certificate of naturalization. appi-
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State.
Any free white male person arriving in the
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The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
Effect of Color uron Health.

From several years observation in rooms
of various sizes used as manufacturing rooms
and occupied by females for twelve hours per
dav, | found that the workers who occupied
those rooms which had large windows with
large paneS of glass in the four sides Of the
room, so that the suns RAYS penetrated thro'
the whole day were much more healthy
than the workers who occupied rooms light
ed from the sides only, or rooms lighted
through very small panes of glass. Oh
served another very singular fact viz: that
the workers who occupied one room were
very cheerful and healthy, whe.t the occupi-
ers Of another similar room, who were en-
p'oyed on the same kind of work, were all
inclined to melancholy, and complained of
pain in the forehead and eyes, and were often
i'll and unable to work Upon examining
the rooms in question, | found they were
both equally ventilated and lighted. | could
not find anything about the drainage of the
premises that could effect one room more
than the other: but | observed that the room
occupied bv the cheerful workers was wholly
whiie-washed, and the room occupied by the
melancholy workers, was colored with yeltow
ochre | had the yellow ochre washed off,
and the walls and ceilings white-washed.-
The workers ever since have felt more cheer
ful and healthy. After making this dis
coverv, | extended my observations to a
number of smaller rooms and garres, and
found. wi hout exception, that the occupants
of the white rooms were much more healthy
than the occupants Of the yellow or buff
colored rooms: and wherever | succeeded
in inducing the occupants of the yellow rooms
to change the color for whitewash. ALWAYS
found a corresponding i'm rovement in the
health and spirits Of the occupants.
L0adon Builder.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
MEDICAL.

4,,\ATE MEDICAL AND SukGlCAL IN
STITUTE.-Dr l.. J. Czapkay Wouiu can ".-
tnntion TO the following maladltF, III tne 49,
ment of which be guarantees cure DIo'9 ; 80 of
the brain. such as epilepsy, apopleAy' tis.
blood to the head, inflammation oi lts
suns martial and complete paralysis anu inFau' y
and ali functional arrangements, such as los' u
'n, a''u aversion to society. misan1hropy, tlmiu-
iiv nrrvous excitement from slight causes sun
ltrnst middincss headache, ringing i'll lhe c'i i .
confusion of ideas, love OF solltude, oP'e"' ~ %
sious. disturbed sleep, and mcapacity ioi 49, -,
and study: also. in diseases OF the luoss ""u ,, q"
n.ssa oes such as tubercular disease OF cohs""P
ton pneumonia or inflammation vi .no III lun9 i
nlpnritips or plcursy, and all forms OF catarin"'
pgnctions. also diseases of the liver, congcSIion
~ +bo liver assesses of the liver, calcul III .c
call bladder and ducts jaundice ana tio'e u'
cases which impair its functions. such AZ "i",'
rcver. bilious fever. and the consequences "h'0n
these disorders leave behind. ;.;
Also. diseases of the stomach, such as gasiilt'S
or inflammation of the stomach. enterites: or "lna-
nation of the bowels dyspepsia in all lofiilS'
which destroy the appetite and dlgcStioh' n'lu, u
lnncips dysentory and diarlhUa; diseases o ,he
kidncys and other urinary organs, Such III ulae'
tne or an excessive flow OF urine album oui'H
commonly known as Bright disease i" '"l'
complaint the physician and patient 90 ho' o''vt, ,
times suspcct the presence oi the disease u"'l'
foo late The most common symptoms are gen'r-
nj indspostion. with dropsica SwcIlIhgS' N"'c"-
Ii in tbr kidnpvS urcthra or bladder, ehurlScs' OF
inability to retain the urine. cyslllS or hh'l''""
Of the bladder and all disorders of the urinary
organs: also, diseases of the womb and It's appen
dagcs. such as irregularities OF the menSGS' "htu
excessive. detective suppressed orrrcSuiar' pro-
lapsns or falling of the womb. Stcrill'y' oNarthu
! drnpsv and other diseases of the parts III the
! nntmpnt of the above diseases. the Doctor ha'
many remedies. and guarantees perfect cure If
all cases or the money will be refunded Al
consultations (hy letter or otherwise rce
Address DR.. l.. J. Czapkay, San Francisco Cal
! ifornia. ecP' -
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published
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
Big Trees in Mariposa County

A correspondent of the Mariposa Demo
crat saws:
For the honor Of Mariposa county, and to
relieve the anxiety of Professor Dewey and
those who are fearful that the BIG Trees of
Calaveras county may become extinct, | wish
to make known through the columns Of your
paper, the fact that there are known to be
in this county three groves Of the same kind.
To Mr.. Clayton. Engineer on the line OF the
proposed new ditch from the Willow Branch
Is due the credit of their discovery. One
grove is situated on the southwest slope Of
the divide of the south fork of the Merced
and Big Creek: another on the divide Of
Willow Branch and Frezno Creek; and the
third on the declvty of the same divide,
near the east branch of the Fresno. In none
of the groves are there trees so large as those
so famous in Calaveras county; but still they
would be- in any other country than Cali
fornia, regarded as very large trees-some
of them measuring from eighteen TO thirty
feet in diameter. do not mean to say that
none of them are less than eighteen feet, but
many are more. The reason for mentioning
the existence of these trees is that many
persons know comparatively nothing of our
high mountain region, the nature of the
country being such as to deter all except a
few hardy miners or hunters from penetra
ting the hidden recesses Of their forests; and
hence little is known to the world of the i'm
mense variety and growth of their vegetable
Kingdom.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY
or THE AGE.

GREAT BLESSING TO MANKIND limo
VI CENT BUT POTENT!-Dr. l.. j. Czapkay s
Prophlacticum, (selfdisintecing agcnt) Il sure
preventive against gonorrheal and syphilitic dis
eases. and an unsurpassed remedy for venereal,
scrofuous, gan9rcnous and cancerous ulcers,
fetid discharges from the vagina uterus and
urethra and all cutancous eruptions and diseases.
AS incubation is preventive against small poX,
so is CZAPKAY'S Pr0philacticum preven-
tive against syphilitic and gonorrheal diseases.
Although harmless in itself, it possesses the pow
er of chemically destroying the syphilitic virus,
and thereby saving thousands from being infect
ed by the most loathSome of all diseases. Let no
young man who appreciates health be without
Dr. Czapkay Prophilactlcum. 1t is in very con-
venient packages, and will be found convenient
to use, being used as soap. Price, So For
sale at DR.. Czapkay's Private Medical and Sur
gcal Institute Armory Hall, corner of Mont
gomery and Sacramento streets. San Francisco.
re- All orders must be addressed to l.. j.
Czapkay, NJ. d., San Francisco, California.
gas- SPERMATORRHGA or Local Weakness
Nervous Debility, Low Spirits. Lassitudc
Weakness of the Limbs and Back, Indispositon
and lncapability for Labor and Study, Dullness
of Apprehension, Loss'ot Memory, Aversion to
Society, Love of Solitude, Timidity. Self Dstrust
Dizziness. Headache, Involuntary Discharges.
Pains in the Side, Affections Of the Eyes. Pimples
on the Face SeXua, and other iniirmities 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) aud hence his great success All consul
tations, by letter or otherwise, free
Address L. J. CZAPKAY, N. D., San Francisco,
California. sept a.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
WOODEN w A X r.!

EpASKETS. &c. including Brooms, TUBS. ino la,nS
I'D Wood and Zinc Wash Boards, Choppng
Trays. Rolling Pins Barrel Cov,r rs. Clothes ,"e
Clothes and Market Baskets Shoe, Scrub ahu Du,s i
Brushes hair aud wire Selves. Cotton ana hlnrn LINZ
Twine. Bed Cords and Clothes Lines, WIN WI MI
other article belonging to the WOOD AM ,'aaIa "i
Low WARE business. at the lowest Mn0,e'"''
prices. by w. HAWAHu hol,.
ll2 and ia Front, near Washington street,
'''''' '''' San Francisco;
p. ST. am still doing business in the same olt
wooden building at a very low rent SAVING ~ nv ~
expense which about all goes to the beneil' " ~
customers; and Merchants who do not AZ ieaa't
call and before they buy elsewhere, ca',fp eu
be wide awake to their own interests. Jelf ''
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
>,Ders1satOrsiso oca, or L"caA W NeafA

DP L. j. CZAPKAY. Lecturer on the dlScaS-
IL es of women and children, and chiel surgeon
of the Military Hospital of Pesth. Hungary.
wonld call public attention to spermatorrh@a. or
local weakness There is not in the catalogue OF
human maladics one more to be deprecated thah
this as well because of present distress as the III
innate results The tone Of the system under ltS
influence is either impaired or entirely Destroyer.
and II class Of symptoms supcrndnced that uhht
man for the performance Of any o! the ordinary
duties of life The injuries done to the physical
part of tho-man are truly lam"ntable, but trfng
when compared to those OF the censor rum. the
great nervous center, and to the nervous system
generally. This disease, which is too often con-
seuuent upon that solitary vice. self abuse. IN
wolves pathological conditions beyond the com,
prehensi0n of the uninitiatcd. hni which are wen
understood hy the regular practition'r Among
the symptoms most consp cuous are thc I"Il"" lHg'
love OF solitude. avi r-on to business and socIe-
tv. distressing timidty. nervOns cNcit ment from
SLIGHT causes low spirits aud iaSsitudc. duliness
of appr,henson and msanthropY. These being
functional dcrangcmgnta are often the harhingerS
of horrid organic / sons Of the brain, which pro
duccS fatuitv. dcmcntia and death.
For the care Of this and all kindred diseases.
DR.. /. j. Czapkay has established his lnsttuie.
where all may rely with perfect confidence upon
that skill which long exp rience and thorough
devotion to his profession has given. Those VITO
suffer should call without delay and use the
means by which they may racuprl and live.
All consultations, by letter or otherwise, Tree.
september Il j.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
MARYsynIE. JUNE 10th. 1865.

nR. J. C.. YOUUG, Dear Sir Please send m"
~ 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 mead, weak back
and loss of memory. and is generally debilitatcd:
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 tonsump
ton. and the doctors up here gave me up nd ad-
vised me to 90 home to die. but instead OF Going
home called upon you. and here am as y II as
any of them. and likely to I've loup I'M yes
with strength cnouoh to work with thc STRONGEST
Of them. Doctor | Will send one to you that looks
to me as though he needed a physician. It shall
not he fault il any one dies for want of medical
Treatment | will do | can to keep the atil ctcd
away from those pests OF society, yclcpt profess
sors and HIGH sounding titled mon, 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. aud hope some Of those that
humhuggcd me may see il and sleep Lad for one
night Truly yours
GEO. DAVIDSON.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
DLAW7x BOOKS !

"A FRESH supply and frs-rate assortmen, ,t "
"A FULL and HALF BOUND BLANK BOOho
Just received eX ~ oung America
PASS BOOKS, Sheep and Tuck MEMORANDA
BOOKS,
Monthly and Wahly Time Boo@s'
RECEIPT BOOKS,
Shipping and Storehouse. and Cash COf liH'H
PRESS BOOKS.
School Whiting Books
Miniature Blanks.
Notes, Drafts
Bill Lading &C., &c.
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A Fiery Incident.

We have heard a good story of Ned Con-
nor, the popular actor, and his talented little
wife, which occurred at the late sad fire
at Nevada. Apprehending no danger to
himself at first, like an old fireman, as
he is, he went to help Others, but soon the
flames crept up to his own place of residence,
and he broke to try and save something.
Well. he dI-he saved his little wife and
carpet bag, Just escaped by the "skin of his
teeth or the length of his shadow, from a
red hot building. leaving behind him one of
the most beautiful warcrobes ever brought
to this country. While picking up the car
pet bag, Mrs c. said to hm-"Don't take
that, dear take that bundle" bless her little
heart she was rather more DESTROYS of saw
ing her lace frilled pettcoats than having
him save his clean Shirts which with her
own needle she could easily reproduce "Its
no time now, love-" said Ned, "to swop
horses" and he commenced travelling up hill
"The fact is. my dear" said Ned, II want
to tell you that anecdoe about swapping
horses "Oh," said his spouse, this is no
time to tell anecdotes" We'll" said Ned,
Il Just think this is the very time to brush
up mans wits, and must tell you this, for
it is great example Of presence of mind.
You see (God bless me what a blast that was
Of hot air.) well, you see my dear, a man
was upon the Mississippi in flat boat, and
among the passengers were a mare and a
fine colt, and as she progressed the boat
truck snag, and down it went QRun, dear,
III swear 10y Shakespeare, the fire is gaining on
us; now we are ahead of it again.) Well. as
was saying, my love, about the mare and
the colt one of the passengers caught the
colt by the tail, and as the mother was max
ing for the shore, of course the colt followed.
A man on the shore shouted to the passel =
mare "Oh, YOU be id, said he, this is no
time to swap horses" BY this time Ned
had reached the house of an acquaintance on
the hill, and thought he was ont of reach OF
the fire; he therefore sat down to blow a
little, when presently he was startled by a
man at the door, who quietly informed him
that the roof under which he sought shelter
was on fire. He looked around for some
thing to save, and he SAW two large framed
and colored Autographs of Henry Clay and
Daniel Webstor, and although Ned is great
Democrat, he said those two old fellows
should not go through an auto du te, and 50
picking them up he again started with Mrs.
c. up the hill to a spot out of danger. On
arriving there, Mrs c. said, give me hand
kerchef out Of that valise, my dear" God
bless me-" said Ned, Il forgot that in the
last building" swell, that is just like you, .
said his good lady. Yes" said Ned fondIy,
II always think more about Others than |
do about myself, and ;his is the reason | love,
and am so happy that from the wreck and
ruin have saved you.-Sac Age.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
PLAcERvILLE. May IS. 1855


DR. J.C. YOUNG: DEAR SIR-Words cannot ex-
IL press the gratitude feel is due to you tor the
ncneht 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 lhahkuness and
esteem. for you have been the means OF saping
my Hfe. and restoring to me that health which
had so long despalrcd Of again enjoying. had
tor long time Qour years. been uouLltd Wth
that most dreadful scourge OF young people, sem
mai weakness or nocturnal emm.ss.ons, which so
weakened me, both body and mnd that | was
obliged to give up mining altogether consult
1t one OF the best physicians so callCd.) in the
mountain districts, and after careful eXamn-
alton OF my case, he gave me mt dicnts | con
tlnurd under his treatment Tor three months
without receiving any ben, fit. in fact grew worse
rom week to week, until at last got discouraged d
and asked HIM for his opinion. | told h.m not to
fear to tell me the whole truth, Tor should rHth-
cr know the worst at once. tlan to live in sus-
p'nse. had lost about thirty pounds Of flesh,
and knew that he at least coulu not cure me. and
us was then going on death must soon count me
rs one OF its victims This physician then told
me that II y case was incuraLle that had hettor
not take my more medicines. He said was in n
iecline which was fast tending to pulmonary con-
sumption.
ther despared of obtaining any relief and
saw that uuless something was done to mitiea
The con plant that should be numbered with the
dead o what is worse, be a ravng maniac. Hap
penlnG to see one of your books, the Pocket As
culapl | 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 lat dot,r-
min ltion! | commenced taking the medicines
prescribed by you. and I am now. through their
healing powers. restored TO perfect health. shall
not iail to recommend you TO any OF my friends
tina require assistance, for man that can cure
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22


Established for the permanent cure Of all
Pyipote and Chronic Diseases the sup
preston Of Quackery.
DR. L. J. CZAPKAY, late in the Hungarian
~ Revolutionary War, chief physician to the
10th Regiment of IIonveds, chief surgeonto the
military hospital Of Pesth, Hungary and late Lee
turer on Diseases of Urinary Organs and diseases
of Women and Children. has opened his Institute
for the cure of all forms of private diseases,
such as syphilis, gonorrhGa. nocturnal emissions
and all the consequences of self abuse. In the
first stages of syphilitc or gonorrhGal diseases.
he guarantees cure in a few days, without IN
convenience to the patient or hindrance to his
business. When patient hy neglect or improp-
cr treatment. has developed the symptoms OF Sc
condary syphilis. such as buboes. or painful
swellings OF the grons, or ulcers III the throat
or nose which, if not checked, destroy the soft
parts and cause the bones to mortiiy, separate
and come away leaving the sufferer hidcouS to
behold; or when spiotches and pmples break
out upon the skin, or when he has painful swell
ings upon the bones or when his constitution is
| injured so as to predispose to consumption or
constitutional disease. the Doctor guarantees a
cure or asks no compensation
| In Rheumatism chronic or acute. in dysentery
or diarrhru, he has safe and eflectual remedies
| For the treatment Of the consequences of self
| abuse. such as nocturnal emissions. nervousness
! tlmidlty, headache. pains IN the back ana inns
| with general weakness loss OF appetite. loss ol
memory, injury to the sight, restlessness conIu-
sion Of ideas, dislike for society, and feeling
Of wcariness of life, with the nervous systt m SC
excitable that CHIT noises shock or startle the
patient. making his existence mis.rallF lF Fol-
the above maladies the Doctor will guarantee a
cure or ask no compensation. He can be con
suited free Of charge and invites all to call as
it will cost them nothing, and may be much tc
their advantage. sept II
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
III A II Ell d Ell L.
A Popular Song.

In the Hazel Dell my Nelly's sleeping
Nelly loved so long
And my lonely, lonely watch I'm keeping,
Nelly lost and gone!
Here in moonlight oft wandered,
Through the silent shade;
Now where leafy branches dropping downward
Little Nelly's laid;
All alone my watch I'm keeping,
In the Hazel Dell
For my daring Nely's near me sleeping,
Nelly, dear, farewell.
In the Hazel Dell my Nellys sleeping
Where the flowers wave.
And the silent stars are nightly weeping
Ger poor Nellys grave.
Hopes that once my bosom fondly cherished,
Smile no more for me;
Every dream of joy, alas, has perished,
Nelly, dear, with thee.
All alone, my watch I'm keeping, &c
Now I'm weary. friendlcss and forsaken,
Watching here aone
Nelly, thou no more wilt fondly cheer me
With thy gentle tone;
Yet forever shall thy gentle image
In my memory dwell
And my tears thy lonely grave shall moisten;
Nelly, dear, farewell
All alone my watch I'm keeping, &c.
The DEMoCRArIC BANNER CoUNTY.-Th,
NaNada NeuJOcrot claims that NavaIa /
the banner county of the State.