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The Nevada journal., 1857-12-25
A G. A X Id.

PROMPTED by an honest desire of my heart, wish tc
lay before the public which light com
mendation only of scientific skill bu that
of humanity, also About two years ago suddenly and
from unknown to me- seized with tit ofEpi
lepsy, which owing to my inabit the expenses
consequent upon thorough medical treatment and the
encouragement which met with attempting soon
bebome such (as was then led to beeve) defy the
skill of physician was frequently while in pursuit
my calling thrown down to the ground without the slight
est warning, and although insensbe to the agones
despised the miseres of life and learned ooE
npon those who would render assistance shelter me
from dauger enemies who sought proong the slisey
of existence. While in this State, and having pfc
vious my Affections tasted the sweets of life once
vas induced to attempt seeking aid of physician
and, by recommendation, called on DR. l.. J. fzapkav
told him my circumstances and my inability reward
him his services-regaress of which, however he al
once undertook my and with the blessing of Cod
was restored perfect health Unabi to Re
ward him for the boon which enjoy al present and Jf
conscious of my indebtedness consider il due to nyEe
and all afflicted make the public in order a
those in need of medical advice may find p!ys,cian i
whom every confidence can be Glaeeh.
IL 81 MEYER yABLONsKYl
State of California San Francisco county-Ss
Subscribed and before this lst dav Of Ane
A. d. 1856 GILBERT GRANT Notary Public Il. Is
DIR. L. J. Cza2kay's Medical AMI Surgical In stitt.r
Sacramento street below Montgomery opposite th9
oifc Mail Steamship Company's Office, San Francisco
California. The Doctor offers free consultation da
sask no rerunera.ionuntilhSe acuIe.ccst
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All Kinds of Liquors d Vinegar
INSTANTLY, by the use of
LACOUR,S ESSENTIAL. OILS

These oils obtained by dislaton at the Chemical
Laboratory Parish of Jefferson Of Pierre acow author
of LacOur's Chemical Analyois Lacour's Chemical
nipuatons Lacour on the Manufacture of Liquors. SC.
Purchasers particularly requested to return the
TASKS and obtain their money if the oil does give
LACoUR'S OIL OF COGNAC converts neutral spirit
to superior imitation of Imported Brandies. viz
Otard, Sazcrac, Marett Cognac. Poultney Seignctte
United Vineyard Proprietors, Castillon and London
Dock Brandies. These Liquors will have full fruity
flavor. and beautiful, sparkling color. Common Recti
fed Whistey will he changed by the of the oil Of
Cognac to New York Brandy, Pine Apple Brandy Com
mon Cognac Brandy. &c.
LACoUR's OIL OF RYE changes Rectifed Whisky
to Monongahea Rye Whiskey, Old Virginia Malt Whs-
key. Bourbon Whiskcy. &c.
OIL OF CEDRAT changes common Rectiied whis-
key todd Irish Malt Whiskey and superior article
OIL or PE.iCH changes common whskey to vir-
gina Peach Brandy &C. Oil of Peach and Oil Of Cognac
will convert common Whiskey to Apple Brandy
Ri or GIN converts the poorest whiskey to Ho
land Gin Sehiedam schnapps, Rose Gin, Swan Gin En-
LACOUR'S CONCENTRATED ACID will. in five
hours after being mixed, change five gallons of good
Vinegar ami twenty-five gallons ofwater to thirty gal
Ions oi the most acid Vinegar that be found in the
market. By the use of Lacour's Concentrated Acid
vinegar be made for dollar and sixty cents per
barrel
FOR MAKING LIQUORS, Lacour's Oils require no
preparaton-only ! the oil into the Whiskey and
shake we'll The Liquors thus made lhave fine nat
ura ar ma full rich oily taste beautiful transpar
ent color and fine bead Lacours oils three
nct properties in converting whisky to brandy
sl &C. ne lrst property combines with and subsidies
in the form of oculent particles the whole of the grain
OIL Amylic Acohol) The whiskey is thus deprived
that peculiar irritating and burning aste and becomes
neutral spirit the second property c.sst in oily
mucillagnous taste impaired TO the liquor which
ders mellow, and iDparts appearance of age
the third property exhibited in the rich
odor that is impaired to the liquor which reuders dis
tlncton from the genuine brands impossible.
These oils are put up in quart TASKS each flask
tains sufficient oil for making three hundred gallons of
liquor Full and comprehensive directions accompany
the bottles. Price, $3.50 per bottle.
For sale at the of ST. Charles
53 One bottle of these Oils, five in number will
securely packed and shipped with bill of lading any
part of the country upon the receipt of $1,000 to the
address of P. .LACOUR New Orlaans
Purchasers requested. a guarantee of good
faith furnish the ofany house in Orleans
and will ship them package of the oils. If they do
not perform all that is claimed for them they will
nothing. Feb 6-Iy
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B Ut L LIS
PECTORAL BALSAM.
The Great Cough Remedy has
been tested by thousands !

AND IN NO INSTANCE HAsIT FAILED If You
havea
Couch. COLD BRONCHITIS. CONSUMPTION,
TIGH1NESS or THE CHEST UHOOPING
COUGH DISEASED CHEST or LUNGS
DR.. JOHN P. BULLS PECTORAL BALSAM
Is Safe, Speedy Certain & Permanent Cure.
The PFCToRAL BAIsAM possesses great advantage
over all other Cough Medicines in many respects the
first place, it
Cures he Cough wihout producing Sickness
As all other Cough remedies do In the second place. it
always CURES the DISEASE in DAYS never fails
and PLEASANT TO TAKEis purely vegetable and uni
form in its action, and unpleasant consequence will
follow its use
Another why it should be preferred pre-
pared from the receipt of old and experienced
ttoner who has devoted Thirty Years the study and
Investigation ofdiscases of the Lungs and Chest
patients will not take the ordinary cough remedies from
the fact that they unpleasant take uncertain in
their action and always producing sickness the Som
ach.
The PECToRAL BALssMi pleasant take is certain
relieve and the Cough bv aIayng rri alton promo
ing expeetoraton and procuring QUIET and REFRESHING
SLEEP.
The most obstinate Bronchial and Pulmonary diseases
cured by the of this remedy in from to 10 DAYS
Many of seemingly. hopeless Consumption have
medicine Never give up while there is bottle to be
had
Any number of Testimonials have been received BY
the Proprietor with the request that they might be
published but having full confidence in the Balsam and
believing that the article will recommend itself, have
not deemed it expedicnt to publish them. II only re-
quires doses 10 satisfy that they have
at last found a remeey that cures COUGHS and COLDS
and without sickening the Stomach.
e Fac sim lie of the propretor's signature on the
outside wrapper.
JOHN LARK, NJ. d.
Sole Agent for California. Main street. Nevada
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San Jose, October;30th, 1857.
New Goods at the New York Store.

So Mont gomery street, betwcen Pine and Bush,
rs NOW OPEN WITH \ NEW AND LARGE stock
l. of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, con-
sistng in part of the following:
Silks. Shawls Cloaks and Mantillas;
NJ. de Laines Mcrinocs and Alpaccas;
French English and American Calicoe;
GinghaIns Lawns and Baregcs;
Blankets Flannels and Comfortcrs;
Marseilles Quilts, white and coored;
Irish Linen Shrtings;
Bleached and Brown Shifting Cottons;
5-i and Ga Pillow Case cotton;
81 10 4 and IA Shcetings;
Carpetings, Table Oil loths, and Druggets;
Table tloths, Table Linens and Napkins;
Towels and Toweings of all kinds;
Crash and Star Linens;
Gents Gloves. Cravats. Shirts. ETC.;
Gents Half Hose, Drawers, ETC.;
Ladies' and Misses Hosiery;
Ladies' Gloves. Mitts and Robes;
Embroidered and Plain Linen Handkerchiefs
French Embroidered Capes and Collars;
Rich French Embroidered Sets;
Iaces Edgings and Inscrtings;
Together with large stock of Cassimercs, Satinet
Kentucky Jeans, and every article usually found in a
Dry Goods Store.
The undersigned would inform the citizens Calfor
MIA and particularly country dealers, that the above
are all CONSIGNED Goods therefore, bargains NAV be
expected. Fresh Goods will be received by every
steamer from New York, and the Goods sold at ex-
tremely low prices, wholesale or retail, for cash.
May22- TIoNAS RRADN
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FARMERS GUIDE

To SCIENTIFIC & PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE.
By Henry stephens. f. X. s.. of Edinburgh, and the
late J. p Norton Professor of Scientific Agriculture in
Yale College New Haven. Two vol ines. Royal
Octave. 1900 pages, and numerous Woo nd Steel En-
cravings.
This is confessedly, the most complete work Ag-
rcuure published and in order TO give it wider
circulation the publishers have resolved to reduce the
low price Of
Five Dollars for the Two Volumes
When sent by mail ('ost paid to California and Orc
gon the price will be 81 To every other part of the
Union and to Canada post-paid.) Sc This work is
the ''Old Book of the Farm"
~ Remittances for any of the above publications
should always be addressed post paid the publishers
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
March 20-tf No "a Gold street New York
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p ST A G. F.

In all the principal Towns and Cities. these works
will be delivered, FREE OF POSTAGE. When sent by
mail the Postage any part of the United States will
be but TwentyFour Cents year for "Blackwood," and
but Fourteen Cents year for each Of the Reviews
y. B.-The price in Great Britain of the five Perodi
Gals above named is about S3l per annum.
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PERSIAN SEEERBET.

tNiE Powder from which thsl prepared, is made on
l. tirey from vegetable ingredients collected from all
parts OF and together with great skill
and care Two tea Spoonfulls put into dry umber of
large size with sufi quantity water added pro-
iuces immediately cooling draught of charming excel
cAcc ara havor and health giving effect il is adapted
orthose who go to representative of sickness
cosiveness, and the generally unpleasant state the
system arising from change of climate aud living 1t al
SO lessons The dangers ofncurrng diseases under trop
zeal sum- and all who about take trip the
tern STATES if they regard health AMI mfo on
the way should not fail to obaina supply before
ing aud more if ladies children with them or
inVads or the sick, as nOthngis grateful the pal
are ana stomach As this and rcssts the enervating eff
eetS OF hot countries, well unlike ardent spirits it
does not enfeeble by namng but strengthens and ex
hraes both body and mind by its nutritious powers
ana tue energy which mpart to the digestive process
so 100 should seamen be provided with some before they
leave the port
Those gallant men and glorious Of toll
no brave the dangerous deep guard their native SOIL
With daring hands the white wings Commerce spread
To bless the world and to earn their bread
glass taken at any time of the day removes all feel
ing OF heat thirst or hunger and its being made
IN great measure of vegetable acids tends to preven
scurvy and purifes the blood at the same time Its also
an invaluable Restorative for those who labor hard for
living. such Farmers, Miners Mechanics and Iaborcrs
and to StorekcePcrs Professional and others whose
occupaonscompe sedentary lives draugt
before breakfast gives spirit for the busnesss of the
day andlast, though not least it is boon Woman
who is
The sweetest er sourest ofa our joy and woe
That this world can give life must know
To those who are mothers. sisters daughters wives,
And would have pleasant homes and happy lives,
Should Sherbert keep, the bestthing made vet
For with widows orphans cries is ever wet
At home in the house, for husbands, fathers. sons
brothers beaux tOusc and their dear selves dar
ing little well Medical who know its com
position speak in the highest utility. and all
the poets praise Byron calls it the best Shcrbet. Moore
makes frequent mention oft and great Persian
bard says
Boy let yon sparkling Shcrbet flow,
And bid thy pensive heart be glad
prpparcl LON Ncy Tor,
and San Francisco And for sale by all the respectable
druggists and Dealers, 50 per Bottle eachone
make twelve glasses
Agents wanted and supplied the most liberal and
conv enient terms Depot at the
DAVIS STREET DNUG STORE,
mayS3m Davis ST. near Jackson, San Francisco.
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CITY DRUG STORE.

CITY DRUG STORE.
Number % Main Street Nevada, California.
THE undersigned has hand and constantly re-
ceivinga large and fresh invoice of Drngs Medicines
Paints Oils Camphene, Brushes, Spirits Turpentine,
Alcohol, Trusses. Shoulder Braces Abdominal Suppor
ters &c &c Also alarge stock ofPatent Medicines,
sisting in part of the following articles:
For Coughs and Colds,
DR.. John P. Bulls Pectoral Balsam
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. s,t James E1peetorant s
Divine's Cough Lozcnges.
Sarparillas-Buls Sarsaparilla Sands Sarsaparilla
Townsend's Sarsaparlla Guysotts Sarsaparla.
ayne's Alternative.
Fever and Ague Cure-Rhodes' Fever and Ague Cure.
Osgood's Cholagogue.
Liniments-Chase Isntmcnt Hunts Liniment.
Broggs' Mustang Liniment. Railways Ready Relief
Davis Pain Killer. American Horse Liniment.
Bowman Ointment,
Ointments-pallv Pain Extractor
Green Mountain Ointment.
Sblev's Pill Ointment. Russia Salve &c &c
Jaynes' Vermifuge. McLane's Vermifuge.
Fahnstocks vermfuge
Thompsons Eye Water. Greefenberg Eye Lotion
Pcttit's Eye Salye.
Balm Thousand Flowers I.ubins Extracts.
Bazins & Farina Cologne, Penand Pomade
Rose Water. Lavender Water,
Orange Flour Water Florida Water,
Bay Rum.
Fancy Articles.
Tooth Nail Hair, and Shaving Brushes Combs, Soaps
of all kinds Agent for the following articles:
Hostetters Grcrorys. German Tonic, Hufers and Bull
Sarsaparia Bitters Balm of Thousand Flowers, Bulls
Sarsapara, DIR. Sohn p. Bulls Pectoral Basam. Guy
sotts SaIsaparia. and Rhodes Fever and Ague Cure.
NY stock is large and the assortment complete which
enables me to sell goods at the LOWEST market price
for CASH. My goods carefully packed and warran
ted to give satisfaction both in quality and price Or
ders firm the country solicited
Family Medicines carefully prepared by myself and pre-
scrpton put up in the best manner and at reasonable
prices If you want goods in my line give me call an
prepared to sell both wholesale and retaat VERY LOW
PRICES.
JOHN LARK.
" -.l..-nIc, a1,II p. IlI,,.-
The Nevada journal., 1857-12-25

These Periodicals ably represent the three great po
tcal parties of Great Britain-WHIG, TORY and
RADICAL-but politics form only fea,uLe of their
character. As Organs of the most profound writers
Science Literature Morality. and Religion they stand
they ever have stood, unrvaled in the world of let
being considered Indispensable the scholar
the professional while to the intelligent reader of
class they furnish and satisfactory
record the literature of the day, oughout
the world than possibly be obtained from any other
The Nevada journal., 1857-12-25

rT'HIS ARTICLE OF Bl1TERs FAR SURPASSFS
i any introduced to the California public heng
PURELY VEGETABLE, composed Of Roots Plants
and Herbs, each OF which possesses positive uodcin,
every reliance in the made here that there i.
No HumIug IN 1t.
These Bitters have gained such unprecedented popu-
larity not only in New York city AMI Buffalo where i,
was first manufactured by
Tie Turner Brothers,
But in the Eastern, Middle and Western States that
they mad to keep their stills working day and night for
months in succession The peculiar process of disla
tion
Tie Forest TV1nc Bitters
Is subjected to- removes all that might be iniurou, to
health were ii prepared by infusion only As Is now
prepared by the Turner Brothers, 10th here and in Nov
York. they defy the closest ehemca scrutiny to discover
anything i'll II that is not beneficial TO health II ia not
ike many other preparations that negative char
acter as its
Positice Medical Qualities
Regulates the systems of healthy and keeps them
so whist 1t nvigorates such debated especially
II such debility be produced by excesses of any kind
The Bitters have been used by adults of both scxes
with eminent success and also by children here irre,
uarites of the bowels stomach produced nausaa Tor
food, ora total loss of appetite ~,
Turner'S Forest Vine Bifters
Have been pronounced Invaluable as an anne,;,o- T.;
morning as wen as before dinner; but in every case
before meals 1t acts as corrective the stomach and
an lnvlgorator to the entire hGman frame Manufac,nr
ed Dy NJ T. lURNER BROTHERS. N y CITY:
JAS TURNER BROS, Buffalo n Y. and
TURNER BROTHERS.
Manufacturers and Importers of Turner.
Ginger VINE, Swups, Cordiazs,
Bitters, &c, &C.,
Sept 1e, le57.-3m Market street San Francisco
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DIR. Guysott's Improved
Extract of Yellow Dock & SarSaparilIa.
In Quart Bottles.


acknowledged to be the best Sarsaparilla made,
certified By the wonderful cures it has performed
Remember this is the only and genuine article.
This medicine, when used according to directions
WILL CURE WITHOUT FAIL
Scroula, or Kings Evil, Cancers Tumors, Eruptons o
the Skin, Eryspelas Chronic Sore Eyes, Ring
Worm or letter, Scald Head, Rheuma-
tism, Pains in the Bones and
Joints, Old Sores and
Ulcers Swelling of the Glands, Dyspepsia Salt Rheum
Disease of the Kidneys Loss of Appetite,
Disease arising from the Use of
Mercury Pain in the Side and Shoulders, Genera Dcbi
ty, Jaundce and Cosvencss.
The Best Female Medic ne known
The Yellow Dock and Sarsaparla is peculiarly adap-
females of delicate health resulting from irregu
lay menstrual discharges and other diseases peculiar
to heii sex We the afflicted that bottle
DR. Guysot Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla
will regulate those difficulties and renew the nat
ural energies
DR.. JOHN LARK. Agent for Nevada. Park & White
Sole Agents and Importers, wholesale dealers
n all Genuine Patent Medicines I32 Washington street.
opposite the market, San Francisco apl0
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OUR BUSINESS 10 PUBLISH
,zige Important News.
A EE @ RS T o. PROFIT Ry 1T

A n II RS o PROFIT BY IT.
We therefore axe ereat pleasure in being able
torn iie people af l1toEnaa the 3os- s1t~qcrGra-
= &eagsis97 has taken ala-. ia lte PRICE or L0DG-
ING III
Woodward's What Cheer House.
and l2 Sacramento st and ST. So ana g. new sddi-
tion Ledesdortf st.
, The price of Lodg ns is reduced to so ana IS
Cents per Night
Lodgings in irs class Single Rooms furnished com
pete at SENENTY-FIFE CENTS per airht.
We have been giveuto undersjapd tha, lodgings by
the week can be obtained a VERY LOW FIGURE.
t'entcmen Sleep is wonderful Institution hut
woodward has improved upon it greatly by introducing
adbrnging within the reach every these Renown
ed Patent French Spring Beds at 50 and IS per
night.
The Price of Boards also exceedingly low
Board per week $500
Board per day. / 90
An extensive and abundantly supplied Reading Room
and Library is also fitted up for the accommodation Of
the patrons Of this establishment
The location OF the House is such place it In the
centre "i business it directly opposite the Mail steam
ship Companys Office and in the immediate vicinity
the Z. S. Branch Mint
Just call at the WHAT CHEER HOUSE, ll9and l2l
Spcramento street. where You will be well attended
X. B. WOODWARD, Proprietor.
his House is conducted Strictly Temperance
lnclplesD febl3
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- Pefumed Breath.-what lady or gentle
would remain under the of a disagreeabe
breath when by usinghe Balm of thousand Flowers
a dentifricewould not only render it sweet but leave
the teeth white aabaster Many persons do not know
their breath bad and subject delicate their
friends viii never mentionh it, Pour single drop of Balm
your toothbrush and wash the teeth night and morn
ing.
SHAVING MADE EAsY.-Wet your shaving brush in
either cold water pour three drops of
the ''Balm of Thousand Flowers rub the beard well
and it will make beautiful soft lather much facilitating
the operation of shaving For sale by all Druggists
JOHN LARK, Agent, Nevada. Park White San
Francisco. april loft
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HOTEL INTERNATIONAL,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HE undersigned requests the attention of the tray-
eiling public and strangers in particular to the mer
its ofthIs House.
Although but lately established under the supervision
Of its present managers yet discriminating public have
discovered in it well managed and superior hotel The
present proprietress and managers, S. HALEY JOHN
]. HALEY and E r. ROBINSON, with an honorable
decacyi not wishing upon the merits of 9th
er houses have successfully endeavored establish for
it the name of
FIRST GLASS HOTEL,
IN EVERY PARTICULAR
We would here state that the comparative success OF
this House since January last has exceeded that of any
other on the Pacific Coast with constantly increasing
patronage. A conveyance, marked
''Internatior al Hotel Coach"
Under the personal superintendent of P. b. Smith, for
mery Stage Agent at Sacramento city, in attendance
at all hours to convey passengers to and from the Hotel
for ono dollar each, including baggage
A. 5. HALEY. Lessee
Assisted by John J. Haley and E. R. Robinson lato Of
the Railroad House. septls-f
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Clubbing.

discount .Senty five per from the above pri-
ces allow clubs ordering more copies
o any of the above works Thus -Four
copias Blackwood of one Review. will be
one address So four copies of the four Reviews and
Blackwood for $50 and so on.
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THOMAS TILDEN,

General Mercantile agent, San Francisco.
~ TILDEN having had some fifteen years expert
L encc in a General Mercantile and Merchandise bus
mess the last eight years in san Francisco will attend
the purch and forwarding of every description of
goods with pu ctualty and dispatch Also collection
and rcmittances all parts of the country, Atlanii
States AMI Europe. made with romptness and fidelity
Gold Dust received for Assay and Coinage, Negotia
tons and every description of Marcante business
acted upon the most liberal terms.
Refcrcncc-E. F. Burton Nevada. aug7tf
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On the of leaving this state take this method of
returnng my thanks my friends and patrons the
heralparonage heretofore extended me, and respect
fu=y request continu the my successor
Dr- L. E. Bailey. JOHN LARK
Hevsds, Nov. 20, 1857.
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Furniture, Bedding, &c.


{IT-z14444kA j. T. PIDWELI, informs his old
- customers and the public generally
bat he has just returned from the East and has
- business at
140 Washington Street, San Francisco.
from the arrangements he was enabled to make with
Of the principal Houses in New York and Boston,
r viii be kept in constant supply with the best Goods
i1- market and with wha; he intends nanufac-
will be enabled fill all orders he may be favored
with
ie would take this opportunity to inform those Of the
TRADE that wish order direct from the East that
hc IS prepared totransri ther orders and afford them
Gehhes to procure any goods they may desire.
Samples of Furniture, Looking Glasses and Bedding
with variety OF Upholstery Goods, such Plush lair
Cloth Webbing and Lcnt's Patent Spiral Springs for
Mattresses, Sofas and Chairs, and assortment of
CABIN EFT HARDWARE.
M viii also he inrcceipt invoices of Goods which he
viii dispose of at small advance.
e iherefnre feels confident TO be able to give salts
etion TO all those who may be deirous of purchasing
either at who sale or retail
hcmember-l40 Washington street
san Francisco. Jnne 26, 1851
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