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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04
The Border RuHans,

The citizens Of Lafayette county Missouri
have held public meeting to vndcate them
selves against the ISLANDERS Of the free soilers Of
Kansas. In an address to the President and
people of the United States" they declare:
In consequence of the many slanderous mis-
representations of the conduct of the people Of
Western Missouri, industriousy circulated by the
chieftains Of the rebel forces in the Territory of
.Kansss, and especially with reference 10 tho re-
cent unfounded allegation, addressed to the Pres
ident of the United States and various Cover
nors thel citizens of tho county Of Lafayette, at
mass meeting assembled in tho city of LIE xington,
deeming the exposure Of the falsehoods incum-
bent upon them. Do, through the undersigned
respectfully represent to the President Of tho
United States and all the people thereof, that
there is not in the county do they believe there
exists in any portion of the State, an organized
force for the invasion Of Kansas and the butchery
of its Free State inhabitants. Having acquain.
tances and correspondents in all the counties ad.
jacent to the Territory. we feel confident such n
state of affairs could not exist without our knowl
edge.
West of Jefferson City lsave those which are
mounted on the brietlilg rar,parts of Lawrence
We know of but one piece al artillery not in tn.
keeping o. the arsenas of the general govern
ment: that exception may be found at Indepen
dent-a brass six FOUNDER. captured at the battle
of Sacramento by Col. Doniphan's regiment. and
presented by the State of Missouri to the Jackson
County Company as tribute to their gallantry
in the memorable conflict.
We therefore pronounce the statement Of G.
Robinson. j. II. Lane, and others, that "a large
force of M!ssourians, amply provided with artil-
iery. are being organized Tor the invasion of Kan
sas and the butchery of its Free State inhabi
tants," or for any other purpose, an unmitgated
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

MONUMENT TO Mr. CLAY.-Preparaton is ma
king in Now Orleans to erect n monument in hon
or of Henry Clay, the corner stone of which is to
be laid tho 10Th inst--the birth day of the Illus
trous colnmoner. The Bee Of that city says the
ceremonial will probably be one of,ho most mag
nifcent and imposing spectaoles ever witnessed in
that city.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

THE FRENCH EMPRESS has done herself cred.
it. She has met an important political crisis
(scarcely less important than the coup d'etat of
her husband) and shown herself equal to the emer-
gency. The wi shes of the Emperor, the neces
sites of the nation and the opinion of the world
demanded that the recent accession to the Napole
on name and heir to its honors should be of the
male persuasion" Eugenie has met these de-
mands noby. All honor to her
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

The Cincinnati Price Current publishes full
returns from the Pork Trade ofthe West, also
the shipments East. The increase in the number
of hogs packed over last year, is 900 head
increase in weight equal to 100000 hogs. The
increase in the shipments East during the season
by tho various railways and the lakes amounts to
}55.O0O head.
Reacs being arranged in Europe and extraordi-
nary demands for supplies ending with the war,
Il is probable that the nccssssries Of life will soon
rslspss to old prices-a result We think as desir-
abls.Whsn xiewed in ell its bearings,as it 10 prob
able.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

Our creed is Fixed and mmutable, "known aud
read of all men," there are no new protestations
to DO made. no new articles to be added, and with
regard to the application of That faith to new is
sues, tho verdict Of the Democratic party is al
ready made up, and Published to tho world
lSoufhside Dem.
We should like to know what is the "6xed and
immutable' creed Of the Democratic party in re-
gard to S1uater Sovereignty.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

Tas spssch Of Hon. WIN L. Goggin before the
RadAsation meeting in Bedford has the ring of
~ true metal about it. We hope none Of our
ssadses viii pass it over. II belongs to that rare
$3.50 of speeches which contain only words Of
U6saso. 6ty spoken"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04
HOUSE, SIGN a ONAMENT.Il

III. PAlSTING-rhe subscribers would respectful. VI
M y inform their friends thel public generally M
that they have associated themselves together !
tor the purpose of condu ting the painting business House
Sign and Ornancnai in all its anches, with
Their Char establishments ON Water street. few below
Main, at the old stand of &. Il &. H. Hardy
The painting department will be under the hrage of T.
HARDY who has had an experience IL years the bust
huss ana as competent to execute work in line
any man IN the State Prices moderate but
employed and all work executed faithfully and promptly
The chair department will be the direction of C II
HARDY, who will use his utmost sustain the rem
uaien which the shop has enjoyed for the last 40
good assortment of all kinds plain fancy Chairs always
on hand aud orders filled promptly and With dispatch All
work warranted Cane rehed repairing and repainu
OLD chairs promptly done ehope by close attention to bust
ness to receive u large share of patronage
We viii hang paper and whiien walls at short notice
2 Call at the sign of the big red Chair
apl -d2aw&cts C. n HARRY g. mo
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04
Presidential Speculations.

Horace Greeley. in a letter from Washington
to the Tribune. INDUCES the following specuia-
lions as TO the nominee Of the Cincinnati Con-
yention:
wrote some week. since that the friends Of
Mr. Buchanan were confident Of his success st
Cincinnati. and with apparent reason. | think
their confidence has since abated-at all events,
NV faith in their success has fallen off consdera
bly. do not attribute great Importance TO the
delusion of Gen. Pierce, which impels him To
consider himself still candidate, except That
believe it will place his personal reta'ners IN
position Of marked aud special aniagonisn TO
the lending candidates in earnest Tor his pace
one Of whom Mr. Buchanan ceftainiyis. men
ever il shall become evident, even 10 the s'ue-
bornly blind, that Gen. Pierce's denomination Is
out Of the question. then predict that ms per,
sopal and official followers will generally ME on
10 the support not of Mr.. Buchanan or Sena-
tor Douglas, but of some less conspicuous nspi'
rant.
Among the candidates lying in wait for til" Ia
yorable moment, expecting To turn up as MT.
Pierce did four years ngo, are Senator Hunter
and Gov. Wise Of Virginia, Senator Rusk OF Tex
as. and (they say Mr.. Disney fef-M. % OF u
bio. Even Gen. Cass is understood not :" nave re-,
linquished all hopes of being ultimately pitched
upon. though he has really no more chance than
Maftln ' an Buren. MI. ~ o. A'NNih""" -
" in the field mean his friends are canvassing
in his behalf-but have not yet noted an assn
rance that he will receive any decided support
out side Of the "lIard delegation from our stare
Wisconsin and California are said TO be Tor
him. with some delegates from other Free
States; but these never make the Democratic can
didate for President. II Virginia were Tor MN
he would stand good chance; but Virginia Is
nomnny divided and wavering, and secretly ma
neuvering to fix the choice finally on one OF her
own sons. think the real choice OF her lending
politicians is Hunter; but circumstances will de-
eide whether that choice shall or shall not be pro-
claimed ut Cincinnati. A bare week may bring
great changes; but to-day consider Hunter OF
Rusk quite as likely to be the nominee AS Buch.
anan or Douglas, and their chances great way
ahead of Pierces or Dickinson's.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04
CITY FURNITURE NAME =

a CITY FCRNIECRE MANI r2sTsEy
ia FACTORY WAREROOMS MAIy st.
Lynchbnrg. Va. Encourage Home Manu- .SfzsSZsJ
facnrics The attention Of the citizens of Lynchburg
aud the surrounding country is most respectfully invited to
large and commanding stock Cabinet
and Chairs exhibition at my Warc.rooms
prng article in the ne, every variety and style;
which cannot be surpassed either dusa5y flash
The necessity is obNiated for going North Fur
ntnro when it can be supplied at their doors
perior quality and At a reasonable price
T All goods securely baked packed and dcyed the
Depot or Canal free Of charge. A. WINSTON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

The letter of our correspondent Blue Ridge
will be found very entertaining.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

~ RtCkER co. Lynchburg. Va, take great pleasure
Ia announcing to their and the pubic
that they receipt of the principal portion # their
stock of FANCY and STAPLE DRY GOODS, fer Spring
and Summer trade Their selections mad with giest
care as To styles and less the til st
reference to the tastes and wants of this community also
t. the tastes and wants of thoen the adjoining counties
IRON distance purchase their goods In this Al
persons wanting beautiful cheap really good goods are
respectfully invited to call and make the, purchases
bah Goods cash prices aud due iwice
year the lsi day July and the is day Of Jan.
AMI 2dtsf Af1
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

kNOH RENT.-rhe House and Lot ner th''
Republican Spring at present occupied by John y ban
Applv (apl2 ditiD TDMpkiNS
MEATH BLOW TO CIIiNclES.-Aa thiS
~ is the for house cleaning. would call the AZ
ten ion Of House this failing remedy IL
kills the insect and destroys Made ard sold y by
H. THOMPSON & co,
apl !d2cts Druggists
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

Ar, Mrs. sUTPHIN WOULD RESPECT
Ev2 fully inform her friends and the public generally tn,
YEA she has returned from n y with her suppl
~es of Spring MILLINERY which she will open Tue
day. the first of April for the inspection of her
Bnets Ribbons, Flowers Childrens Hats, Flats, Ladie
Dress Caps Gloves Handke rehcf and various other thin
usually kept in Millinery establishments. Main street, o.
posite L. J.Fokes Fnrniture Wareroom. lapl div
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08
GRASS VALLEY, JUNE Sd, 1855.

GRASS VALLEY, JUNE Sd, 1855.
nE.4R SIR:-The last medicine you sent me
~ has done the business. | am now perfectly
we'll, and wish to give my testimony to the pub
lie in favor of you skill. was troubled with a
complication of diseases brought on by that de-
stroying habit selfpollution, and complaints
caught by connection with bad persons of the op-
posite sex. | had been treated by some of the
best physicians as well as those Xuacks who infest
the state, and by them all given up as incurable;
but being advised by friend who had been bene-
fitted by your scentf treatment TO call upon you,
did so, and feel grateful to him for the ntorma-
tion, but still more thankful to You for the care
adm good advice you gave me, as well as the eff
cacious medicines you prescribed. If any of the
afflicted should see this be sure that it is volun-
tary offering in gratitude for the blessings of
hoalth received from you, and also giveh with a
fervent wish that it may be of service to those
suffering as did; and may God bless you in your
effort to lessen the sufferngs 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 preensions of eminence in the
medical world.
Yours eternaly,
JOHN BURGESS.
To DR.. J. c. Young, San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08

CoLoMA. June lst, 1855.
DR. j. C. YOUNG: DEAR SlR-lt is with feel
~ ings more easily felt than described that l
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 Debiitated end
melancholy l 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 resolve;
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 pnbsh this letter. | shall
stop at Coloma a short time and then away to my
claim. Enclosed please find twenty-five dollars
as a remembrance. l will send you good spec
linen soon. Yours as long as life lasts.
CHAS. F. WATSON.
PS.-Dear Dr., if you publish the above please
add this as p. S.:-Take my advice, all young
men, if you require medical assistance no matter
what your case may be, 60 to DR.. j. c. 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 tht
benefit of his scientific skill CHAs. +. W.
DIR. YOUNG'S 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., 1856-03-08
p,,cERyIILE. May 2S, 1853.

DpJC YOJTNG: DEAR SIR-WOrds canno' eA-
nress the gratitude feel is due to you lor ,e t1e
honp6t have received from your truly ihValuao o.;
oomrsn of treatment of my case while prescribing
for me. | think l cannot justify myscl, "anU" omd
oi1nc this small token OF my thanhluiieee "nu
esteem for you have been 'he means y, ,'h;c5
,u, Efe and restoring to me that heaith %h'oh noh
7 X Sad so long despared of again enjoy :.i nan
for a long time flour years) been trouoieo M M..n
that most dreadful scourge OF young peopie: 1en
inal weakness or nocturnal emmlsslohs "ii1n ~
weakened me- both body ana miho' 'I'' "
Obliged to give up mining altogether. cci'u, ~
ed one of the best physicians $50 caled.) III .ne
,umto;n au um districts. and after careful examn-
otion of nv case he gave me medicines. con,
tinned under his treatment for three mohths
without receiving any benefit, in fact grew worse
from week to week, until at last got uiscouiaS.u
and asked him for his opinion. told MN ho' ~
fear TO tell me the whole truth, Tor snoulo la'-
er know the worst at once, 'l"n W i1a0 of aosh
ncnse. had lost about thirty pounds OF hesh,
and knew that he at least could not cure me- anu
az was then going on. death must soon count me
as one Of its victims This physician then toid
mo that nv case was incurabe; that had pet'er
not take any more medicines. lie salu was III "
decline which was fast tending 10 puih'oha'! oon-
sumption. .,;of and
then despaired of obtaining any relief. ana
saw that unless something was done to mitigate
the comDlaint that should be numbered WIN ihe
dead or what is worse, be raving maniac nap
peninp to see one of your books, the Iochet 1-S
culapius. made up my mind at once to call and
consult 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
mnaton! l commenced taking the medicines
prescribed by you. and | am now, through their
healing powers. restored to perfect health. Shail
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, 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. ,. W. hLluI1EA.
iulYl4mY
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08
STOCKTON. Nav % ISss


DEAR SIR-Havng entirely recovered from nv
Sickness avail myself of this opportunity to re-
turn my thankful Acknowledgements for the relief
mat you have given me. When | think of tbe
distressing bodily weakness under which I have
suffered, and the nervousness, headache. fearful
NESS, want OF confidence, dizziness, restlessness,
weakness in the limbs. loss of memory confns;nr
OF Ideas dislike for society," nocturnal emissions
ana many other symptoms, which had made NV
lsie miserable; can hardly express the gratitude
Ieel' 1or my existence had become a burthen to
me: ana nothing afforded the least satisfaction,
whist now feel perfectly well and can enioy life
10 my entire satisfaction. Knowing that there are
m,al ,nany ancted as have been. you have my per-
mission 10 make use of this letter as you think
proper Believe me gratefully yours
NJ. MICHELS.
10 Dr. j, l., CzAPKAY, San Francisco,
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08
TO the LADIES of CALIFORNIA.

nOCTOR l.. j. CZAPKAY, Physician, eui.
~ geon and Accoucheur, invites the attention
OF the sick and afflicted females. laborng unccf
any of the various forms of Diseases of the Bran
Lungs Heart. Stomach, Liver, Womb. Blood hIa, M,
neys and all diseases peculiar to their sex. ~, ane
doctor is efecting more cures than any other rIy
sician in the State of California Let no laiss
save yourselves from painful sufIerings and pre-,
mature death. All married ladies whose deIica.o
health or other circumstances do not allow to na1'
an increase in their families, should call at III. -
>. Czapkay's Medical Institute. ArmOry Hall, co,
ner OF Sacramento and Montgomery streets, ,a,n an
they will receive every possible relief and nep r.
The Doctors Offices are so arranged that he can W
consulted without the fear of molestation H.;. ui
sired Dr. c. will visit the ladies in their l:1,
dences. All consultations by letter or other"''''
free. Address to DIR. L. J. CZAPkAf,
Medical Institute Armory Hall, a.
Corner Montgomery and Sacramento slre'"'
Jenny San Francisco'
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08
MEDICAL.

,so n the wav of health; for die must as aaH 'nel
10ss Move s MARK the day to oesot ay
beath@and although am not SO s'rons ryesv d. day
could wish, yet am gaining agk sire in the mines with
can d 90 t%ew how my ui Introduce to your favorable
most ol tne tbe bearer of this note he is rou-
eonslaefhsU M the same way although not bad was
Cure i him as you have and he will n"hh that He tbe
as fervently as do and let me tel y"" 'au than
blessings of an honest man nsmass is wff' to Little little Co.,
sss ss y way to ay Hsp prspased p 's"e h
wth Sc the expectation that you will publish II hdOe ,oe
which you have my voluntary consent fa1ow anu mu
it will meet the eye of some suherinS nsut ,e Won
.alanu ia once the Thereby freeing himself from his dire cal
az amiy it Respectfully your humble PatIeT4s.'N
july l4my "t" -
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08
Wilkins and his Dinah.

'Tis Of rich merchant who in Lunnun did dwell;
He 'ad but one daughter, an unkimmcn nice young
gal;
Her name it vas Dinah, scarce sixteen years old,
With VERY VERY large fortin in silver and gold
with Too raj loo ral' chorus after each verse;
As Dinah vas valkin' in the gardng vun day,
Her papa came to her, and thus he did say:
CO. dress yourself Dinah in gorgeous array,
I've got you 'ussyband both gallant and gay"
"Oh papa Oh papa, I've not made up my mind,
And to marry just yet, WI don't feel inclned;
To YOU my large fortin I'll gladly give DER,
If you'll let me live single for vun or two year
more
60. 90. boldest daughter the parient replied;
.If Won won't consent to be this ere young man 5
bride,
I'll give your large fortin to the nearest of kin,
And you shan't reap the bennyft Of vun single
pin"
As Wilkins vas Walking the garding around
He spied his dear Dinah lying dead on the ground,
With cup of cold pson layn' down by her side,
And a billy dux a statin' twas by pson she died.
He kissed her cold corpus 10000 times Ger,
And called her his Dinah, though she wasn't no
more;
Then swallowed the bottle and sung a short stavc,
And Wilkins and his Dinah lie both in grave.
MoRIAI.-No. l.
Now, all you young maidens, take varnln by her,
Never not by no means, offend the uv'ncr;
And all you young fellows mind who you claps
eyes on,
Think of Wilkins and Dinah and the cup of cold
ExrRY VERSES.
That night (about l2) near tall popular tree,
The chostess of Dinah the parent did see
Arm in arm with her Wilkins, they both lookn
blue,
And sung 'We wouldn't been pisoned if it hadn't
been for you"
Now the parent vas struck With the horrior OF
home,
SO he packed up his portmantil the vide world to
roam;
But as he vas startin he vas looked With shver,
Vich shocked him to pieces for ever and ever.
MoRIAL-No. 2.
Now. this is the mortal, No. is not reckoned;
This is the right mortal, although it comes second;
You nav learn from my story vch is true, every
word,
All this wouldn't ave 'appened if 'adn't not oc-
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08
SONORA, Nav 3Oth, 1855.

" SONUKA May 3Uth, 1900.
DR. 1OuNG-1 am the happiest man in this
~ country, and yet, only three months since. |
had despared of ever being a well man. You
Will recollect that in March l called upon you,
discouraged and almost broken down man. afflict-
ed with complaint brought on by masturbation
and aggravated by the remains of an il-treated
venereal disease, so depleted that could do no
work and had no wish to live. Away from friends
and home my sutferings were intolerable. Asa
last release | called to see you, and your encour
aging advice gave me some hope, although it was
small at that tlme At any rate determined to
try, for had every thing to gain and nothing 70
The Placer herald., 1856-03-08
MARYsyuLE. JUNE 10th, 1855.

MARYsvnIE. JUNE 10TH 1855.
nR. J. c. YOUUG, 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 debiitated; ;
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-
vsed me to go home to die, but instead of going
home called upon you, and here | am as well as
any of them, and likely to live a 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 l can to keep the afflicted
away from those pests of society, yclept profes-
sors and high sounding titled men. who, if the
focts 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.