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The Placer herald., 1856-04-19
PLACERvILLE, May %, 1855.

DR j. G.. YOUNG: DEAR SGR-Word cannot eN-
IL press the gratitude feel is due to you for the
benefit have received from your truly invaiuai9e
course of treatment of my case while prescribing
for me- ! think | cannot justify myself Wlthout
irving this small token of my thankiulness and
esteem. for you have been The means OF Sdcfhg
mn Hfe and restoring to me that health when
had so long despaired of again enjoying. had
for Il long time flour years,) been troubled WIN
that most dreadful scourge of young people sem
ina weakness or nocturnal emmlssons, 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.) III ine
mountain districts, and after careful eXamlh-
alton of my case. he gave me medicines con-
timed 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 1--we IN sus-
pense | had lost about thirty pounds OF Hesh,
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 my case was incurable; that l had better
not take any more medicines. He said was in
decline which was fast tending to pulmonary con-
sumption.
then dcspaifed of obtaining any relief and
saw that unless something was done to mitigate
the complaint that | should be nuAbered with the
dead. or what is worse, be a raving maniac. Hap
penng to see one of your books the Pocket Hs-
culopius, | made up my mind at once 70 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 by 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, 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
| iulyllmy
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SONORA, May 30th, 1850
DR. fOUNG-I 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 | called upon you, a
discouraged and almost broken down man, alfict-
ed with "a complaint brought on by masturbation
and aggravated by the remains of an illtreated
venereal disease. so depleted that | could do no
work and had no wish to live. Away from friends
and home my sufferings were intoerabe. 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 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
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 ferventy 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 g. Co.,
and say to them that send my thanks for the
able way they prepared the medicines you pre-
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STOCKTON. Nav "a. 1855


DEAR SIR-Having entirely recovered from nv
sickness, ! avail myself Of this opportunity to re-
turn my thankful acknowled gments 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 nv
llie miserable; | can hardly express the gratitude
feel, for my existence had become q 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. MICHELS.
To DR.. J. l.. CzAPKAY, San Francisco
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Cn1n,1A Innn let 1879.

COLOMA June 1st. 1893.
DR. J. c. YOUNG: DEAR Sm-lt is with feel
IL 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. Deblitated end
melancholy | wished for death. ] had tried sew
cral pretended physicians but daily grew worse.
BY chance | came across one of your valuable
medical works which, upon reading. instilled
new hopes into my detected mind, and | resolved
to try once more. and thank God for that resolve:
| am now a 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 Coloma short time and then away to my
claim. Enclosed please find twenty-five dollars
as a remembrance. will send you good spec
linen soon. Yours as long as life lasts.
CHAS. f. WATSON.
P S.-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. go to Dr. j. c. Young, and
you can rely upon IA 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. CHAs +. W.
DR.. YOUNG'S office is at the corner Of Mont
gomery and California streets. over Wells Fargo
4 Co.'S Express office, San Francisco. july14my
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PROBATE COURT.
Hon. JAMES Z. HALE Judge
Meets on the fourth Monday in each month.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Township No |.
Justices-L. D. Latimer, Carrolton; Twin
Avery, Dotan's Bar.
Constables-W. Weber. Dry Greek; Samuel
Bayless, Carrolton.
TOWNSHIP No. ?.
Justices--D. V. Mason, Gold Hill John Barnes,
Coon Creek.
onstables-George Yeric; Thos. Fairchid.
Township No. g.
Jussices-J NJ. Frey, Rattlesnake: C. W. Finley.
Auburn.
Constables-M. p. II. Love. Auburn; E. b. Hale.
Rattlesnake.
TOWNSHIP No. 4.
John McNally Illinostown; L. Hogan, Noun
tain Springs
Constables-Leonard jones' Dutch Flat: S. NJ
Browning, Dutch Flat.
TOWNSHIP No. 5.
Justices-R. Q. Crayens Yankee jim; William
M.Clanahan, Todd's Valley.
Constablcs-A. l.. Francisco, Todd's Valley: j.
d. Cartwright, Yankee jim.
Township No. 6.
Justices-Daniel Crbbs Sarahsville; ]. Y. Hig
bee, Michigan City.
Constables-Thomas Sims, Michigan City; Reed
Jacobs, Sarahsville.
TOWNSHIP No. 7.
Justices-T. p. Slade, Iowa Hills l.. r. Sellen.
Wisconsin,
Const .bes-lI. c. Ladd Iowa Hill; William NJ,
Crutcher, Wisconsin,
TOWNSHIP No. s.
Justices-P. G.. Hyland Last Chance
Constable-J G.. Walker, Last Chance.
TOWNSHIP No. 9.
Justices-G G. Young, Secret Ravine; W. o.
Hayes. Taylors Ravine.
Constables-Newton Penny; W. II. Hill.
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MEDICAL.

PORTLAND, Oregon, May Is, 1853
Dr. CzAPKAY-SR-I our medicine has loor
taken according to directions. feel a little weak
vet; in every other way | am almost entirely ro
covered, and think in short time shall be os
well as ever. Everybody that knows me is won.
derng what made such change, for some friends
thought had consumption. and others said was
gong crazy. Well, don't know but they ven
both right as | felt a good deal both wavs, and
thought if did mt die soon / would like to- lam
not troubled any more with emissions and thn
pain in my head and back, and the weakness in
nv limbs have left me, and so has the dizziness
timidity and the wish always to be alone am
not afraid to go in company and am not so easily
scared as used to be, when any little thing wonld
set me trembling l 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. \ ou MAJ
publish this if you want to.
Yours, &c, JOSEPH RATH
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19
MARYsvILLE. JUNE 10th. 1855.

MARISNII.IE. JUNE luln, 1919.
DR. J. c. YOUUG. Dear SIR: Please send me
~ some of the medicine you prescribed in my
case. have a 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 dcbilitatcd;
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 adj
vised me to 90 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 a 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 protes-
sors and high sounding titled men, who if the
focts were known, are men who cleft their coun-
try for their countrys 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. Tully yours.
GEO. DAVIDSON.
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State Government Of California

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
J. NEELY JOHNSON. Governor
Il. NJ. ANDERSON, Lieut.. Governor.
DavidF F. Douglass, Secretary of State.
Henry Bates. Treasurer of State
George W. Whitman. Controller of State.
Paul X. Hubbs Superintendent of Public In
struction.
W. G. Wallace, Attorney General
John A. Brewster Surveyor
James Allen State Printer
Wm. G. Kibbe, Quarter Master General
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JOSEPH RATIJ.
SONORA, Nav 2S lSk5

SONOKA, May e, 1865
Dr. L. j. CzAPKAY- DEAR SIR-I very much 70.
eret that had not called upon you sooner for
had been suffering many months, during which
time | passed a miserable existence. When
called upon you few weeks since. ! had Int lit.
tie hope of being so speedily recovered: l cannot
denict the suffering of mind which | endured
whilst my bodily infrmitics made me lurthcr
TO NV friends The confusion in my brain. tmid.
ity. the nervousness when would get the least
excited or alarmed. the love of solitude the want
of appetite and weakness generally, but rartcu.
larly of my limbs, have all disappeared, as have
the nocturnal emissions and the remains Of al
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 he benefited
by putting this letter i'll the papers, you are at
liberty to do so. Believe me ever gratefully yours,
ABRAHAM LORING.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19
MEDICAL.

scribed Dear DOCTOR | have written tnis ietter
with the expectation that you will publish it, for
which YOU have my voluntary consent, and hope
it will meet the eye of suffering telloW-mor-
taland that he will follow advice and consult you
at once, thereby freeing himself from his dire cal
amty. Respectfully your humble patient
mivl4mv VIM j. BITMAN.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19

ENRIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL IN
q STlTUTE.-Dr l.. j. Czapkay has opened his
Institute for the Of all forms of private dis
ease - such Syphilis, Gonorh@a Nocturnal
| Emissions. and all the consequences Of seiabuse,
In the first stages Of Syphilitc or GonorlhTal
diseases, he guarantees 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 buboes or painful
sWellings the grons. or ulcers in the throat or
nose. which if not checked destroy the soft parts
and cause the bones to mortty, tparate and come
away, leaving the sufferer an object hideous to
behold; or when splotches and pimples break out
upon the skin, or when he has painful swelllngs
upon the bones or when his constitution is IN
Jured so as to predispose to consumption or ofher
constitutional disease. the Doctor guarantees
cure or arks no compensation.
In RHEU MATlSM. chronic or acute; in D1 )
EMERY or DlARRI0lA. he has safe and effec-
tual remedies. For the treatment of the conse-
qucnces of selrabuse 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 WEAKNESS Of life; with the neW Gus sys
tenn so eXcable that slight noises shock or starile
the patient, making his existence miserable. Fof
the above maladies the Doctor will guarantee
cure or ask no compensation. He can be consult,
ed free of charge and invites all TO call, as II VIII
cost them nothing and may be much to their ad-
vantage. His offices are Nos. 3 and Armory
Hall. corner of Sacramento and Montgomery SIS
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19

There is good story going the rounds of
the newspapers, told of a man in Arkansas
who had been drinking till late hour at
night, and then started for home in a state
Of sweet obliviousness. Upon reaching his
own premises, he was too far gone to discoy-
er any door to the domicil he was about to
inhabit and therefore laid himself down in a
shed, which was a favorite rendezvous for the
hogs. They happened to be out when the
new conner arrived, but soon returned to
their bed. The weather being rather cold
they, in the utmost kindness, and with the
truest hospitality, gave their bipel compan-
ion the middle CT the bed, some lying on
either side of him, and others acting the part
of quilt Their warmth prevented him from
being injured by exposure. Towards morn
Jug he awoke Finding himself comfortable
he supposed himselfin hotel in company
with other gentlemen. He reached out his
hand, and catching hold Of the stiff bristles
of a hog, exclaimed: Hello, my good friend,
you've got a-of beard When did you
shave last'
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19

DR. L. J. CZAPKAY, late in the Hungarian
~ Revolutionary War, chief physician to the
10th Regiment Of iIonyeds, chief surgeon to the
military hospital Of Pesth, Hungary and late Lee
turcr 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: Syphiitic
Ulcers, Gonorrhca, elect, 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
cesstul remedies against diseases of all kinds. He
uses no mercury-charges moderate treats his
patients in correct and honorable way-and
has references of unquestonabe veracty from
men Of known respectablity and high standing in
society. All parties consulting him. by letter
or otherwise, will receive the best and gentlest
treatment and implicit secresy.
DIR. l.. j. CZAPKAY is daily receiving appl-
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 thankfulness
some of which are published below by permission
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The Last of ashingtons Life Guard.
I'M the Newburg telegraph, Jan. IL

lrTUiU llG -NtNDulS 16ltSidPlli "ati' IL
Uzal Knapp. the last of the Life Guard of
Washington, died at his residence, in New
Windsor, on Friday last in the 95th year OF
his age Thus, within about year has
fallen asleep the last officer Of the Reyou-
tion-Maior Burnett--and the last OF the
Life Guard.
Uzal Knapp performed active service dur
inc the whole of the Revolution. On the
lst of June. 1777, then eighteen years Of
ace. he entered the army 'tor and during
the war" and was on duty from that time
until his final discharge at the hand of Wash
ington. at the close Of the war; His first
service was in the battle Of White Plains~
and his next under Gen. Wooster, in the
skirmish at Rdgelield. At the storming of
Forts Clinton and Montgomery, he was
stationed at Peeksill and from thence march
cd with bis regiment to Valley Forge, en-
countcrng on their way a detachment OF
Howe's army at Chestnut Hill, in which
engagement his regiment lost 90 men. lie
arrived at Valley Forge, and there passed
the memorable winter of l777-TS, with his
naked, starving. sick compatriots; and was,
at the time of his death, the last survivor OF
that encamped band Of suffering patriots.
In Nav, l77S, he became a member of La
tayette's corps of light infantry, and took
post at Barner Hill, subsequently retreating
to the fields of Monmouth, where his corps
formed the ralying point after the disgrace
fu retreat OF Gen. Lee. In 1880 his regi-
ment was encamped in the Hudson High
lands, and while there he was detailed to
form part of the temporary increase of tn.
Life Guard Of Washington, and received a
Sergeants commission. This selection was
in itself the best evidence Of the fidelity with
which he had served his country. he WAS
discharged in June, 1888, having served five
years and eleven months. His discharge is
signed by Washington. and countersigned
by ]. Truebell, ir, his Secretary. The fol-
lowing is a copy Of his discharge;
BY his Excllency George Washington, Esq, Gen
eral and Commander-in-Chet OF the forces
of the United States of America:
These are to certify that the bearer hereof. Uzal
Knapp. Sergeant in the Third Connecticut Regi
ncnt having faithfully served the United States
from June lst, III. to the date hereof and being
enlisted for the only. is hereby discharged
from the American army. Given at headquarters
the Sth day OF June. 1883.
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TO the LADIES of CALIFORNIA.

DOCTOR L. j. CZAPKAY Physician SUR
~ geon and Accoucheur, invites the attention
OF the sick and afflicted females, laboring under
any Of the various forms of Diseases of the Brain
Lungs, Heart Stomach, Liver, Womb, Blood kld-
neys, and all diseases peculiar to their SEX =, me
doctor is eflectng more cures than any other Fhy>
sican in the State of California, Let no false
save yourselves from painful suferings and pre-
mature death. All married ladies whose delicate
health or other circumstances do not allow to have
an increase in their families should call at Dr. L.
). Czapkay's Medical Institute. Armory Hail. cor,
ner OF Sacramento and Montgomery streets, anu
they will receive every possible relief and heIP.
The Doctors offices are so arranged that he can pe
consulted without the fear of moestation. II de
sired. Dr. c. will visit the ladies in their resi-
dences. All consultations by letter or otherwise
free. Address to DR. l.. J. CZAPKAY,
Medical Institute Armory Hall,
Corner Montgomery and Sacramento stree's'
e9--my San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19

no THE AFFLICTED.-Rea the following
L recommcndatory letters and then Judge be-
tween DR.. Young and those vampires that malign
his motives. Avoid such men as you would a
pestilence for there is death in their treatment
All afflicted with disease of private or any other
nature should call upon DR.. ]. c. Young aud
they would then avoid imposition and assist the
Doctor in his herculean labor Of supprcssing
quackery and empyricism. Or. Young's charges
are moderate and within the reach of the most
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19

REVOLUTIONARY ANECDoTE.-''It was once
in my power to have shot General Washing
ton," said British soldier to an American,
as they were discussing the event of the
great struggle at the concluding Of peace.
"Why did you not shoot him them" asked
the American, ''you ought to have done so
for the benefit of your countrymen." "The
death OF Washington would not have been
for their benefit, replied the Englishman
for we depend upon him to treat our prison
ers kindly, and, by Heavens! we'd sooner
have shot an officer OF our own.''
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19
GRASS VALLEY. JUNE Sd. 1855

GRASS VALLEY. JUNE ID, 1880.
DE.4R SLR:--The last medicine you sent me-
~ has done the business. ] am now perfectly
WELL 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 selfpolution. and complaints
caught by connection with bad persons Of the OPP
posite sex. had been treated by some of the
best physicians well as those Xuacks who nfest
the state, and by them all given up as ncurable;
but being advised by friend who had been bene-
fitted by your scientif treatment to call upon you,
did so, and feel grateful to him for the intorma-
ton 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 this be sure that it is volun-
tary Offering in gratitude for the blessings of
hoalth received from you, and also giveh with
fervent 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 preensions of eminence in the
medical world
Yours eternally,
JOHN BURGESS.
To Dr. j. c. Young, San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19

"REronTs CoURrEous."-It is whispered
that suspicious characters are lurking in
Volcano and vicinity Volcano Ledger
Yes. and there viii be uspicious charac-
ters' lurking about Volcano, as long as the
editors of the Ledger are permitted to remain
in the place.-Anodor Sentinel.
A curiosity, in the shape Of lock Of hair
from sl@jce head, is now in possession
of IAN honest miner" who resides in this
place Volcano Ledger.
More curious stll-"an honest miner" in
the town Of Nolcano.-Amador Sentinel.
The editor of the State Journal, Sacra-
mento City calls the Sierra citizen "onc-
horse" mountain journal.
Pish cone horse" in the mountains is GER
tainly equal to city oss.-O old 1Hountaineer.
A late number Of the Brookville 1merican
the destruction of the editors hat,
whereupon the Connersvile Times impudent-
ly wonders if any lives were lost.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-19

1t is said that there are but two words in
our language, which contains all the vowes
in their proper order. They "abstemious-
ly' and 'tacetiously."
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DIR. !. Q. Xoung's
MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS

~ Dr.. j. c. OlgH.g is TIE I0iOneeE
advertising Physician in California and the only
one that has received collegiate education, and
consequently the only one competent to treat dis
of any kind Come one, come all and trust
to no advertising physician but Dr. J. c. Young.