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J. CONNOLLY, Undertaken

MOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the
w citizens Of Washington and
the adjoining counties that he is SsIsazEEz575z17
prepared to attend to all orders at
the shortest notice and the most liberal terms,
He VIII spare no pains TO give entire satisfaction
on all occasions. III guarantees to preserve the
dead In the warmest weather for any length Of
time.
A large supply Of ready. made COFFINS Of
all sizes and qualities, always on hand.
Shrouds, Carriages, Hearses, and every other
article furnished OF the best quality.
A share Of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. = mar 2a-tf
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PROPOSED pATRs OF SAILING.

For height or passage apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS & co.,
--r- S. Wall street, New York.
BROWN, SHIPLEY q CO., Liverpool.
STEPHEN KENNARD & CO., "a Austin
Friars, London %
b G. WAINWRIGHT l. CO, Paris
The owners Of these ships will not DO account
cious stones meals, unless bills Of ladfng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein. m 1-tr
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
$9pt UNITED STATES finn
l. 81 K IN Z X 3.

u are the
ATLANTIC Capt. Eldridge.
BALTIC ....................C Capt. Comstocf.
ADklhTIC...s. .Otpt jus "cst.
These ships having been built by contract ex-
pressly for Government service, every care has
been taken In their construction, also In their
engines, to insure strength and speed; and their
accommodations for passengers are unequaled FOR
elegance and comfort
Price Of passage from New York 20 Liverpool
in first cabin, $50; In second do, SIS From
Liverpool to New York, 30 and 20 guinness An
experienced surgeon attached to each ship. No
berths can be secured until paid for The ships
Of this line have improved water-tight bulk
heads and to avoid danger from ice Will not cross
the Banks north Of AZ degrees until after the lst
Of August.
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PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE
VIEW OF MARRIAGE

-. b. Lk CROII, M. De-,
ALBANY, N. Y,
$50 Pssss Sad 100 Else, Piais, ard CsIsrsS LigE-
osrGpSs aRd Plates.
PRICE, ONLY TwKsTr-F;vI CIvTs.
Sent Free Of Postage to all parts Of the Unl3n.
CHEAPEST BOOK EVER PUBLISHED
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~ aud containing nearly
double the quantity OF read
ING matter In that OF the
FIFTY CENT OR DOL
LAR PU BLICATIONS.
liz treats on ths PHYSIOL-
0Gl OF MARRIAGE,
and the Secret Inhrmities
and Disorder Of Youth and
Maturity, resulting from er-
cesses. which destroy the
physical and mental pow
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
U n % e RI A K e r

south side. between 9th and 10th sts.,
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
Il an ELEGANT HEARSE,
and all necessary conveniences for -
properly conducting his business,
would respectfully inform the public that he IL
fully prepared to IN all orders entrusted to him,
at the shortest notice, and In the best manner.
large supply Of READY MADE COFFINS
Of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur
nished on the most reasons able terms.
As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give
entire satisfaction on all occasions.
N. B-Residng on the premises, orders will
be promptly attended to at all hours
feb 7-Iy
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TABLE CUTLERY.
SlHNEk-PLATED TABLE AND DEsSER I
~ Knives; vorDHandle Knives Knives and
Forks Carvers, Forks, and Steels Game Car.
vers; Beef Slicers; Bread Knives, &C. = - !
Remember, prices are low on 9TH ST., especiall,
at 400. ap4- G. FRANCIS
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Information for Travellers.
EXCURSION Boats

-.---. EXCURSION BOATS M
FOR THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION
TIME STEAMERS THOs. COLLYER OR
Il GEORGE WASHINGTON sKh
can be chartered for public or Sc -
leet parties to the White House Pavilion, Fort
Washington, Mount Vernon or any place on the
Potomac River.
For further particulars apply to the Captains Of
the Boats or to the President OF the Company.
an l7tf .... go
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DEhSUNS predisposed TO Pulmonary Alice
TO the sudden changes In temperature; yet by a
little care, adopting warm clothing and supply
Ing themselves with good Prescription or cough
remedy they may easily ward OF what may else
prove dangerous winter companion. TY-
LER'S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP
has been so long known and highly appreciated
~ one Of our most innocent, yet efcacious, plea
SAINT, and lsince the reduction In price) economi-
used with the utmost confidence. Ii Is sold at IS
cents, or three bottles In one so cents Wholesale
by PATTERSON & MARIN and STOTT d.
CO; and retail by most Druggists. In Alexan-
dria by PEEL STEVENS; Georgetown by
MI ClSSELL. ...-.. jV6-1y
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aLENWOOD CEMETERY.
Office Ne. 2s2 Pa. ave., csrnsr 10Th stTcs 9,
loyIR The sAvINss BANV.)

VyHIs CEMETERY is laid out on tie P;Kz g.
Il the celebrated Greenwood, OF New YoIk, ard
situated on the high ground distant one and 4
,treet leading directly 70 the gateway.
This Company have secured charter from Ger
ness appropriating their ground forever 10 Luria
purposes, making fee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting ell Entertainments from Legislation or
otherwise, which is Of vast importance 20 those
who wish taeir dead TO repose where they have
placed then, for II has become a custom In al
other cities when the burial ground becomes valu-
able for other purposes, 10 sell IL, ard throw the
dead promiscously Into one large PIT, and legal
measures cannot prevent it, as 30 tites ne given
TO the ground.
b%Onee open non 10 10 - o CSSs.s, d. r.,
Laws, and a map OF the ground, and al olt1 h-
formation, can be obtained.
All orders LEFT with MIR. James r. Harrtyl no.
tl0Seventh street, or any other undertak VII -
promptly attended to. ee-N
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40 AND EXAMINE THE BOSTON PI.
~ AMOS at ELLlS's Music Store, 300, betw.
9th and l0th streets. ape
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I SHALL THIS DAY OPEN THE FRENCH
Spring style Gents. DRESS HATS, received
per stsaIner Africa. Also extensive assortment
Mems Boys and Children's STRAW GOODS.
In the assortment, and the low prices that the
Bazaar Is conducted one cannot fan to be pleased
-.-i = ~ :, .i. ..." HOPKINS, Cd.
ap A-eoaw Corner 9Th street and Pa. avenue.
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-. q. MANvTAcTURRD By q
DON A l. ID kE n N EDY.
Ne. i20 waryls street, Rsxbxry, Mass.

+ ga PRrck. ONE DoLLAR. = -
cI ~ nGlessis Agents.-New York City, @. v.
" broadway; A. b. & D. SANDS. 100 Fuiton
g.I9et. Philadelphia, T. w. DYOTr = SONS
B Bal5GHIe' s slsI.Ws,. BRoTHER, CANDY !
At Retail by all respectable DIugotsts ;n -.
United States and British Provinces, and also bv
sao NJ s6&Aso VI sAn Oly. cot A-lv
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eHBBB BROTHERS. BANKERS.

a.. BUY AND SELL
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE;
.-1 . -Gs FURNISH DRAFTSl NJ
On al Parts Of United States and Europe;
COLLECT DRAFTS
On all parts Of United States and Europe;
DRAW BILLS .
ON IRELAND FOR FL OR UPWARDS;
BUY AND SELL
BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES;
NE8OTIATE TIME PAPER.
Investment paying 10 " and ever, for sale.
., LAND W ANTS.
We are at all times Purchasing and have for
Sale, LAND WARRANTS of all denominations.
Land Warrants located In Iowa, Wisconsin, or
Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS,
Jan t3-n Bankers, opposite the Treasury.
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MEDICAL CARD.

nOCTOR STANISTAS HERNISZ, REG
IL ular Practitioner Of Homeopathy. Once,
81 corner F and Fourteenth streets. COnsuta.
lions from 10 a. m, to p. m.
Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from
Europe with improved health, will attend to the
practice Of his profession.
LIE Docteur parle Francois.
Der Doctor spricht Deutsch.
Ell Doctor habla Espanol
ii Dottore parla Italfano mar 7-3m&
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JONAS r. LEVY,
INfoRfER AND pIALIR IN
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE


General Commission q Forwarding Id erch ant
INSURANCE AND BILL BROKRR,
No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below u g. Hotel,
WASHINGTON CITY, DC
N B.-Country Merchants are requested - give
ne call before purchasing elsewhere.
&C 2-ly III.
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ORANGE 4 ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
&&A9 a
Great Southern Mail Line!
ar w lex AILY-0A
SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTEDl
Between Washington City and the South

VIA: ALEXANDRIA,
6ORDONSVlLLE,A AND RICHMOND.
Leave Washingtsn at 8 m and pm.
Fare nom Washington to Richmond. ......S5 50
OMNIBUSES and BAGGAGE WAGONS
will be at the Washington Railrpad Depot to con-
vey PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE, FIss of
Charge, to STEAMER GEORGE ~
PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA, a dis
lance Of six miles, allowing ample time Tor Meals.
Tickets procured on the boat.
Expedition and Comfort are secured by this
Route, as 1t Is a CONTINUOUS LINE OF FIRST CLASS
RAILROAD FROM ALEXANDRIA TO RICH
MOND.
THROUGH PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE
carried without cost to the Depot Of the petersburg
Railroad. ...-
Information Of Route and Lost Baggage OBJ
tanned of JAMES A. EVANS,
feb IL Agent, Alexandria, Va.
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COFFIN WARKROOM, &c.

4 WILLIAM PLANT d CO., UEUERYA-
- . kERS-resiaence416 Seventh
Street, between and II streets. Co.,
lnterments procured In any ground
d cemetery Coans, Caps, Shrcuds, CARRIAGES,
h6afse, and every article Tor interments OF
The best quality furnished q! short notice, on the
most reasonable terms, aud at all hours Of the
night. Having the exclusive hight Of Cruu p's
Patent Corpse Preserrer, we guarantee to keep The
lead for any length Of time. WILLY
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NiLkS'S REGISTER.-First 40 volumes,
complete, price $40. One copy emily.
eP IL FRANCK TAYLOR
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Time between Washin stsn and wheeling
but17h hours!
Running Time between Washington and
Cincinnati 81 hours
THROUGH TICKETS AND BAGGAGE CHECKS TO BIZ
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To- 'f NOW RECBIvING, 7
NEW AND FASHIONABLE STYLES OF
~ 6sntlemen's Furnishing Articles adapted to
Spring and Summer wear, at LANES
81 Gents Furnishing Store,
ap IA 4I Pa. av., near corner Az street
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DIRD CAGES, Bird Seed, Fish Bone, &c.,
u at the Housekeepers' Furnishing store, ssO
Seventh street mar l2l Il. FRANCS
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~ 49,. niNE GOODS, EMBRACING A
sna ,ssIsty Of the newest and preties
Constantly on hand Soos promptly nlled.
ready made, Of superior quality. "''''e"'',
Also, fine Dress Shirts, with eauze. s,,t ga
Cotton underdress, Furnishing and Toilet {, ooT =
IN variety. A. H. YOUNG.
4. Merchant Tailor and Ciothier, Browns Hotel.
!, mar f6-wH Pa avenue
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"fHE MARRIAGE GUIDE.n
MARRIAGE GUIDE, OR NATURAIHJs
ls1 tory OF Generation, for the use Of married
persons and those about to marry, Of both sexes ;
price, 81 =" -
"THE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANISE
In health and disease, from infancy to old age,
with the Treatment Of all their arrangements; for
every mans own private use; with colored plates
price, 81.
Diseases; their cure and prevention for private
use; with colored plates; price, 81.
THE MATRON'S MANUAL OF MID
wifsry and the Diseases Of Pregnancy and Child
birth, for every females own private use; price
81 ..r
THE DISEASES OF WOMEN-THEIR
Causes and Treatment 7
Any Of the Books can be had Of the agent,
ALEX. ADAMS0N,
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
MEDICAL.

lose in the way of health; for die must as 'neI
was Now mark the change-from day to day
grew grew gradually better, until now enjoy perfect
health-and although | am not so strong as J.
could wish, yet am gaining strength every ;;h uig,
I 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 in 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 that the
blessings of an honest man is worth more than IN
dozen fees. Give my respects to Little y Co.,
ond saw TO them that | send my thanks for the
able able way they prepared the medicines you pre-
scribed Dear doctor, have written TINS letter ter
with the expectation that you will publish IT. Tor
which you have my voluntary consent and nope
it will meet the eye of some suffering lellow
tS,ond that he will follow advice and consult you
at once. thereby freeing himself from his dire cal
amity Respectfully your humble patient,
III, a,v VIM. j. BITMAN.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
PI.ACERvILLE, May 2S, 1865.

DpJC VOTING. DEAR SrR-Words cannot eX-
nress the gratitude feel is due to you for the
benefit | have received from your truly ihVaiuaoIe
course Of treatment of my case while prescribing
for me. | think cannot justify ihyseli "i'iou, '1
giving this small token of my thanklulness and
esteem for YOU have been the means OF SdrnS
uu life. and restoring to me that health when
had so long despaired of again enjoying. had
for long time flour years) been trouoied WIN
that most dreadful scourge OF young people, sem
inal weakness or nocturnal emmlssiohs' "ncn 81
weakened nae both body and mind. that was
Obliged to Give up mining altogether. consult
ed one of the best physicians $50 called') III the
mountain districts, and alter care1ul eNamln-
alton of my case, he gave me medicines con
tinued under his treatment Tor three hohtns
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-
er know the worst at once. than to 1--we In sus-
pense. had lost about thirty pounds of flesh,
and knew that he at least could not cure me, ana
as was then going on. death must soon count me
as one of its victims. This physician then told
me that nv case was incurable; that had better
not take any more medicines. He said | was in
decline which was fast tending to pulmonary con-
sumption.
l then despaired 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 ravng maniac Hap
penng to see one of your books, the Pocket Hs-
cuapius 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
mination | commenced taking the medicines
prescribed bv 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
| a case as bad as mine was cure every disease
that flesh is heir to- if there is life enough left in
! the system to build upon.
! Receive nv most sincere and heartfelt thanks
! and esteem. 5. W. RElGHLEA
| julyl4my
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
DR.. J. @. Young's
MEDICAL Advertisements.
SONORA, May 3Oth, Is

SONORA, May goth, 1865
DR. YOUNG-I am the happest man in this
~ country, and yet, only three months since, l
had despared of ever being well man. You
will recolect that in March | called upon you, a
discouraged and almost broken down man, aillict-
ed with complaint brought on by masturbation
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 suherings were intolerable. AS a
last release l called to see you, and your encour-
aging advice gave me some hope, although it was
try, for | had every thing to gain and nothing to
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15

the expenses of this Convention. That the
same be paid to the Chairman of the County
Central Committee of Sacramento, to dis
burse the same in payment to the Trustees
of this Church, for the use of the same-to
pay the Sexton of this Church for his care
and expense in fitting the same for our use,
and to defray the other expenses thereof
Adopted.
Mr. Graham, of San Bernadno, moved to
adjourn. Lost.
Mr.. Griffith, of Yolo, moved that the
names of candidates for delegates to the Ma
tiona Convention, be placed before the Con
vention. Carried.
The following gentlemen were then nom
mated by their respective friends:
Michael Gray, Yuba; p. c. Rust, Sutter;
B. F. Marshall, Caaveras; S. II. Dosh, Shasta;
Daniel Aldrich, San Francisco; d. +. Buel,
Ell Dorado; J. II. Hill, Sonoma p L. Solo
mon, Tuolumne; J. L. Brent, Los Angeles;
|. N. Dawley, Nevada; b. s. Lippincott, San
Francisco; W. H. Endicott, Nevada; Nelson
Taylor, Santa Clara; Ed. f. Beale, San Fran
cisco; G. f. Lott, Butte; A. Redmond, Santa
Clara; w. ID. Farren, Santa Cruz; w. j.
Ford, Sierra; R. H. Bowlin, San Francisco:
s. w. Ingc, San Francisco.
And on motion the Convention adjourned
until tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
TO the LADIES of CALIFORNIA

DOCTOR L. J. CZAPKAY, Physician au, s;an
~ geon and Accoucheur, invites the a''en'iyr n1or
of the sick and afflicted females, laborlng u a.Gu
any of the various forms Of Diseases OF tne D1" IA
Lungs. Heart. Stomach, Liver, Womb. Blood Nt. T,o
neys, and all diseases peculiar to their sen phv
doctor is eflecting more cures than any olnef se
sician in the State of California Let no ",, anS
delicacy preyent you but apply Immediately Mre "n
save yourselves from painful suferlngs ana iapate
mature death A II married ladies whose de'o"s na's
health or other circumstances do not allow 10 Du Ia"
an increase in their families. should call at 7, -, ror
j. Czapkay's Medical Institute. ArmOry nan M and
ner OF Sacramento and Montgomery s.ree,', . hSln
they will receive every possible relie anu an ~ he
The Doctors offices are so arranged tIal ne te 40
consulted without the fear of molestatlon' II .os.
sired. Dr.. c. will visit the ladies in tnell n.nise
dences. All consultations. by letter OF 0'a,l NV
free. Address to DIR. l.. }. CZAIhni'
Medical Institute. Armory han ,roets
Corner Montgomery and Sacramen.o; SUI
jenny San tranc'SVV'
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15

wealth of the Roman Catholic Church of
Mexico is often spoken of on account of its
influence in political affairs. While the
annual income of the republic does not
exceed So, 100000, the revenues ofthe Church
will amount to s2s,OOO,OOO. The product of
the tithes, on an average, is estimated at
1882, 900 per annum, and, in addition to
this, the clergy possess an immense capital
in specie, the accumulation of three centuries
arising partly from bequest, and partly from
surplus income The ecclesiastical establish
ment consists of one archbishopric, (that of
Mexico,) chiefly from that portion of the
tithes intended for the subsistence of the
clergy, and amount to O,OOO-the arch
bishop receiving $l3o,OOO.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
COLOMA. June lst. 1853.
.iulyl4my


nR. c. YOUNG: DEAR SIR-It 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 I applied to you. | could scarcely walk,
so weak was my whole system. Dcbilitated end
melancholy I 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. instlled
new hopes into my detected mind, and | resolved
to try once more and thank God for that resolves
/ am now well man. rejoicing in perfect health
and daily growing stronger. Dear doctor, | shall
not fail to tell all my friends Of your skill, and
if you wish you may publish this letter. | shall
stop at Cooma a short time and then away to my
claim. Enclosed please find twenty-five dollars
as remembrance | will send you good spec
linen SOON Yours as long as life lasts
CHAS. +. WATSON.
PS-Dear Dr., if you publish the above please
add this p. S,;-lake my advice, all young
men, if you require medical assistance, no matter
what your case may be, 90 to DR.. J. G. Young, and
you can rely upon perfect cure-and not do as
| did, run to every doctor without knowing
whether he was good or bad DR.. Young cured
me, and wish every one afflicted to receive the
benefit of his scientific skill CuAs. f. W.
DIR. YOUNGiS Office is at the corner Of Mont
gomery and California streets. over Wells. Fargo
q Co.'S Express Office, San Francisco. julyl4my
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
MEDICAL.
PORTLAND, Oregon, Nav lh. L

PORTLAND Oregon, May Is, 1855.
DR.. CzAPKAY-SlR- Your medicine has bee,
taken according to directions feel little weak
vet: in every other way l am almost entirely ra'
covered. and think in short time shall be 90
well as ever. Everybody that knows me is WON.
derng what made such change, for some friends
thought had consumption. and Others said Was
GOING crazy. Well, don't know but they wero
10th right. as | felt good deal both ways and
thought if | did mt die soon | would like to- Lam
not troubled any more with emissions and tho
pain in my head and back, and the weakness in
nv limbs have left me- and so has the dizziness
not afraid to go in company and am not so easlv
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 nav
publish this if you want to.
Yours, &c, JOSEPH RATH
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
STOCKTON. Nav "a. 1851

'oTOCKTON, May "a, 1906.
DEAR STR-Having 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 think of the
distressing bodily weakness under which have
suffered, and the nervousness, headache fearful
ness, want of confidence, dizziness, restlessness,
weakness in the limbs. loss of memory, confusion
OF ideas, dislike for society, nocturnal emissions,
and many other symptoms, which had made my
life mlserable; | can hardly express the gratitude
feel for my existence had become burthen to
me, and nothing afforded the least satisfaction,
whilst now 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 use of this letter as you think
proper Believe me gratefully yours,
NJ. MICIIELS.
To DR.. J. L. CzAFKAr, San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1856-03-15
JOSEPH RATH.
SoNORA Nav % 1,

'J0t''''-h' 1""y
DIR. L. J. CzAPKAY- DEAR SIR very much 70
pret 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 IF.
tie hope of being so speedily recovered. | cannot
depict the suffering Of mind which | endured
Whilst Whilst my bodily iniirmities made me burtheni
TO nv friends The confusion in my brain, timd
itv. the nervousness when would get the least
excited or alarmed, the love of solitude the want
of appetite and weakness generally. but particu-
larly of my limbs, have all disappeared. as have
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 my
health. If you think any one would be benefited
by putting this letter in the papers, you are at
liberty 10 do so Believe me ever gratefully yours
ABRAHAM LORING.